An Act To Address Training Requirements for Harbor Masters
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0152
Committee Amendment CA_A_H49 (House)
Amends: 38 MRSA §1-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ff" to H.P. 108, L.D. 152, "An Act To Address 
Training Requirements for Harbor Masters" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inse1iing the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1-A, as amended by PL 2017, c. 54, §1, is fu1ther amended to 
read: 
§1-A. Training 
The following provisions govern the training of harbor masters and deputy harbor 
masters appointed pursuant to section 1 or 2. 
1. Basic training course. A person appointed or reappointed a harbor master or a 
deputy harbor master after August 31, 2006 must complete a basic harbor master training 
course offered by a statewide harbor masters association that represents Maine harbor 
masters within one year after being appointed or reappointed unless that person has 
previously completed such a course. The person appointed or reappointed a harbor master 
or deputy harbor master shall pay the cost of the training required under this subsection If 
a person has not held the position of harbor master or deputy harbor master within the last 
years prior to being appointed or reappointed, that person upon appointment or 
reappointment must complete the basic harbor master training course. 
1-A. Continuing education. A person appointed or reappointed a harbor master or 
deputy harbor master who has completed the basic training course under subsection 1 shall 
complete, at a minimum, 8 hours of training every 3 years to maintain ce1iification as a 
harbor master or deputy harbor master. The training requirement of this subsection may 
be met by completing continuing education training offered or approved by a statewide 
harbor masters association that represents Maine harbor masters. 
2. Reimbursement Payment; reimbursement. Nothing in this section may be 
construed to prohibit a municipality, at its sole discretion, from paying for or reimbursing 
a harbor master or deputy harbor master for the cost of training under this section. 
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3. Additional training. Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit a 
municipality from requiring a harbor master or deputy harbor master to obtain training 
beyond that required by this section. 
4. Training format. During any 3-year period, the training courses offered by the 
statewide harbor masters association must include, at a minimum, in-person, remote and 
online options.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the advanced training requirement that is in the bill. It 
requires harbor masters and deputy harbor masters to complete 8 hours of continuing 
education every 3 years. It permits, but does not require, municipalities to pay for required 
training. It requires a statewide harbor masters association to offer both in-person and 
remote training options. It also removes unnecessary language. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/22/21 frac 
LD 152 
LR6(02) 
An Act To Address Training Requirements for Harbor Masters 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment #{f/4q) 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Municipalities may choose to reimburse for new training 
Current law requires certain basic training for harbor masters and deputy harbor masters. This bill requires 8 hours of 
additional training every 3 years for a person appointed or reappointed a harbor master or deputy harbor master. It 
also requires a fonner harbor master or deputy harbor master who has not held the position within the last 5 years to 
complete the basic harbor master training again. With approximately 200 harbor masters in the State, the statewide 
cost of this bill is estimated between $10,000 and $15,000 every three years. The bill is not a state mandate because 
there is no requirement that municipalities pay for the training. However, it is reasonable to assume that some 
municipalities will choose to cover or reimburse these costs as part of the benefits package offered to the individuals 
involved. 
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