Wharves and Fish Weirs (Maine Revised Statutes: Title 38 - Waters and Navigation; Chapter 9) Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision Maine Document type Legislation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Waterworks Local government Procedural matters Authorization/permit Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This chapter of the Maine Revised Statutes concerns wharves and fish weirs. The words "fish weir" mentioned are defined to be a fixed structure erected and maintained during part of each fishing season in the tidewater, constructed of at least 25 spiling or stakes fastened together by binders, surrounded by brush, lath racks or netting, forming the catch pound into which fish are led or guided by one or more fixed leaders constructed of spiling or stakes not more than 20 feet apart and at least 100 feet long, fastened together by binders surrounded by lath racks, brush or netting and from which catch pound they cannot readily escape. The chapter further provides that any person intending to build or extend any wharf, fish weir or trap in tidewaters, within the limits of any city or town, shall apply in writing to the municipal officers of the city or town, stating the location of the weir, the boundaries of the cove in which the weir will be constructed as identified on a map prepared by the Commissioner of Marine Resources, limits and boundaries, as nearly as may be, of the intended erection or extension, and asking license for the intended erection or extension. Full text English Website legislature.maine.gov