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Supreme Court Declines Case Challenging Maine Lobster Boat Tracking Mandate

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The Supreme Court declined to hear a case filed by Frank Thompson, a Maine lobster fisherman, who opposed government tracking requirements. Thompson sued after the state began requiring all federally permitted lobstermen to install Global Positioning System trackers on their boats. The Supreme Court formally denied Thompson's petition on October 5. This decision allows the state to collect data to inform lobster stock assessment and enhance offshore enforcement.

From winnipegfreepress.com, stardem.com

Why it matters

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The ruling solidifies the state's ability to mandate electronic tracking devices on commercial fishing boats. The Maine Department of Marine Resources stated the collected data will support better decision-making in various federal management contexts. The decision means that some 1,200 Maine lobster fishermen who hold federal permits must comply with the tracking mandate.

A gubernatorial candidate in Maine challenged the government requirement mandating GPS tracking for lobster boats.

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  • Global Positioning SystemSpeculative

    Global Positioning System providers may see increased demand for tracking devices as the mandate is solidified.

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