| Section 697.1 | Definitions | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.2 | Relation to other Federal and state laws | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.3 | Vessel permits and trap tags | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.4 | Operator permits | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.5 | Dealer permits | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.6 | Prohibitions | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.7 | Vessel identification | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.8 | Facilitation of enforcement | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.9 | Penalties | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.10 | Civil procedures | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.11 | At-sea sea sampler/observer coverage | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.12 | Non-trap harvest restrictions | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.17 | Lobster management areas | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.18 | Trap limits and trap tag requirements for vessels fishing with lobster traps | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.19 | Trap limits and trap tag requirements for vessels fishing with lobster traps | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.19 | Size, harvesting and landing requirements | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.20 | Gear identification and marking, escape vent, maximum trap size, and ghost panel requirements | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.21 | Exempted fishing | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.22 | Restricted gear areas | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.23 | Exempted waters for Maine State American lobster permits | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.24 | Adjustment to management measures | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.25 | EEZ Nearshore Management Area 5 Trap Waiver | 
                
                
                  | Section 697.26 | Trap transferability |