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12 ME Rev Stat § 5151 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 8: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY|Chapter 430: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS|Subchapter 1: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM|12 §5151. Maine Conservation Corps Program (REPEALED)

 §5151. Maine Conservation Corps Program (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 543, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 451, §1 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 709, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §O1 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 5152 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 8: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY|Chapter 430: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS|Subchapter 1: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM|12 §5152. Participants (REPEALED)

 §5152. Participants (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 543, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 451, §1 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 709, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 11 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §O1 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 5153 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 8: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY|Chapter 430: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS|Subchapter 1: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM|12 §5153. Projects (REPEALED)

 §5153. Projects (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 543, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 451, §1 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 709, §3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §O1 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 5154 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 8: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY|Chapter 430: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS|Subchapter 1: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM|12 §5154. Limitations (REPEALED)

 §5154. Limitations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 451, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 709, §4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §O1 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 5155 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 8: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY|Chapter 430: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS|Subchapter 1: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM|12 §5155. Administration (REPEALED)

 §5155. Administration (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 451, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 709, §5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §O1 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 5156 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 8: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY|Chapter 430: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS|Subchapter 1: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM|12 §5156. Corps members (REPEALED)

 §5156. Corps members (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 451, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 410, §O1 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 5157 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 8: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY|Chapter 430: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS|Subchapter 1: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM|12 §5157. Prohibition against displacement of other employees or involvement in labor dispute (REPEALED)

 §5157. Prohibition against displacement of other employees or involvement in labor dispute (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 709, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 410, §O1 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 5161 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 8: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY|Chapter 430: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS|Subchapter 2: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT|12 §5161. State Environmental Resource Volunteer Effort (REPEALED)

 §5161. State Environmental Resource Volunteer Effort (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 451, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 410, §O1 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 5162 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 8: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY|Chapter 430: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS|Subchapter 2: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT|12 §5162. Volunteer insurance (REPEALED)

 §5162. Volunteer insurance (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 451, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 709, §7 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 410, §O1 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 5163 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 8: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY|Chapter 430: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS|Subchapter 2: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT|12 §5163. Types of volunteer or intern services (REPEALED)

 §5163. Types of volunteer or intern services (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 451, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 410, §O1 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 5164 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 8: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY|Chapter 430: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS|Subchapter 2: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT|12 §5164. Stipends (REPEALED)

 §5164. Stipends (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 451, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 410, §O1 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 5165 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 8: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY|Chapter 430: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS|Subchapter 2: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT|12 §5165. Monetary contributions to the volunteer and intern program (REPEALED)

 §5165. Monetary contributions to the volunteer and intern program (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 451, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 410, §O1 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6002 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 601: GENERAL PROVISIONS|12 §6002. Rules of construction

 §6002. Rules of construction The following rules of construction apply to this Part, unless a different construction is plainly required by the context.   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]1.  Reference to marine organisms.  Reference to the taking or possession of any marine organism includes the taking and possession of any part of it.   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Application to marine organisms.  Marine resources' laws apply only to marine organisms, as distinguished from fresh water organisms, except where jurisdiction over migratory or other organisms is specifically given.   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).] 3.  General application.  Marine resources' laws shall apply to all registered vessels and to all persons where their activities occur within the State, within the coastal waters of the State or where the product of those activities are brought into the State or its coastal waters. They shall also apply to all residents of the State wherever those activities are conducted, but not within the jurisdiction of another state. These laws do not apply to marine organisms passing through the State under the authority of the laws of the United States. This subsection does not limit section 6859.   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6003 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 601: GENERAL PROVISIONS|12 §6003. Coordination of fisheries management

 §6003. Coordination of fisheries management The Commissioner of Marine Resources, in consultation with the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, may regulate the taking of freshwater fish species in coastal waters. Rules shall be promulgated in accordance with section 6171. Whenever a bag limit on freshwater fish species in coastal waters exists, as defined in section 6001, subsection 17-A, no person may possess more than one day's bag limit, regardless of whether the fish are taken from inland or coastal waters.   [PL 1987, c. 312, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 312, §3 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 601: GENERAL PROVISIONS|12 §6004. Juvenile violations

 §6004. Juvenile violations Notwithstanding other provisions of law, a person who has not attained 18 years of age and who is convicted of a crime for a violation of a provision of this Part that is not defined as a juvenile crime under Title 15, section 3103, subsection 1 may not be sentenced to imprisonment but may be ordered to serve a period of confinement in a Department of Corrections juvenile correctional facility that may not exceed 30 days, which may be suspended in whole or in part, if the court determines that:   [PL 2005, c. 507, §1 (AMD).]1.  Crime.  The crime is one that, if committed by a person who has attained 18 years of age, would carry a mandatory term of imprisonment that may not be suspended;   [PL 2005, c. 328, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Nature.  The aggravated nature and seriousness of the crime warrants a period of confinement; or   [PL 2005, c. 507, §1 (AMD).] 3.  History.  The record or previous history of the defendant warrants a period of confinement.   [PL 2005, c. 507, §1 (AMD).] The court is not required to impose a period of confinement notwithstanding that there is a mandatory term of imprisonment applicable to a person who has attained 18 years of age.   [PL 2005, c. 507, §1 (AMD).]Any period of confinement must be served concurrently with any other period of confinement previously imposed and not fully discharged or imposed on the same date. Any period of confinement is subject to Title 17‑A, section 2305, except that a statement is not required to be furnished and the day-for-day deduction must be determined by the facility, but is not subject to Title 17‑A, section 2305, subsection 4 or 4-A; section 2307, subsections 2, 3 and 4; section 2308, subsection 2; section 2309, subsection 2; or section 2310, subsections 3, 6 and 7. If the court suspends the period of confinement in whole or in part, the court shall impose a period of administrative release not to exceed one year. The administrative release must be administered pursuant to Title 17-A, chapter 67, subchapter 2, and revocation of the administrative release is governed by the provisions of that subchapter.   [PL 2021, c. 330, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 410, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 328, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 507, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §9 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 330, §1 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6005 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 601: GENERAL PROVISIONS|12 §6005. Labeling shellfish

 §6005. Labeling shellfish A person who is authorized to hold or possess shellfish under chapter 623 may not label shellfish sold alive using the words "product of Maine" or any other similar words or terms that misleadingly suggest the shellfish was taken from the waters of this State unless the shellfish was in fact taken from the waters of the State.   [PL 2011, c. 234, §1 (NEW).]The sale of shellfish labeled in violation of this section is a deceptive business practice in violation of Title 17-A, section 901. A violation of this section that results in a conviction under Title 17-A, section 901 is considered a conviction for a violation of a marine resources law under section 6351, subsection 1, paragraph A.   [PL 2011, c. 234, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 234, §1 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6021 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 603: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION|12 §6021. Purpose

 §6021. Purpose The Department of Marine Resources is established to conserve and develop marine and estuarine resources; to conduct and sponsor scientific research; to promote and develop the Maine coastal fishing industries; to advise and cooperate with local, state and federal officials concerning activities in coastal waters; and to implement, administer and enforce the laws and regulations necessary for these enumerated purposes, as well as the exercise of all authority conferred by this Part.   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6021-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 603: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION|12 §6021-A. Marine Products Marketing Program

 §6021-A. Marine Products Marketing Program The Marine Products Marketing Program is established to encourage, promote and provide for direct participation of Maine seafood producers in joint public and private market development programs. The commissioner may enter into agreements or cooperative arrangements with any person for the purpose of advertising and increasing the sale and consumption of seafood products. The commissioner may receive, administer and disburse any funds or contributions from these persons, either independently or in conjunction with state funds allocated to the purpose, provided that funds so contributed shall be used only for the purposes of market development programs.   [PL 1989, c. 57, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 57, §1 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6023 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 603: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION|12 §6023. Deputy commissioner

 §6023. Deputy commissioner The commissioner shall designate a deputy commissioner, who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The deputy commissioner shall be responsible, under the direction of the commissioner, for the administration and enforcement of the marine resources' laws and shall have all the powers of a marine patrol officer. He shall serve as the commissioner in the commissioner's absence or disability or if the office of the commissioner becomes vacant. The commissioner may appoint an appropriate administrative officer in the department to perform the functions of the commissioner if both the commissioner and deputy commissioner are disabled or absent.   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. B, §73 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 541, §B73 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6025 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 603: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION|12 §6025. Marine patrol officers

 §6025. Marine patrol officers 1.  Appointment.  Applicants for the position of a marine patrol officer who qualify under the officer's code and pass the examination administered by the Bureau of Human Resources may be appointed by the commissioner to hold office under Title 5, chapters 51 to 67 and under the officer's code.   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §67 (AMD).] 2.  Fees and other offices.  Except before the District Court, officers are allowed the same fees as sheriffs and their deputies for like service which must be paid to the commissioner for use of the State. Officers may not hold any other state, county or municipal office for which they receive compensation, except elected positions in municipal or county government.   [PL 2001, c. 340, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Powers and duties.  Officers shall enforce all marine resources' laws and may arrest and prosecute all violators. They may serve all process pertaining to marine resources' laws. They shall have jurisdiction and authority in all areas where the laws for which they have responsibility apply. In addition to their specified powers and duties, the marine patrol officers are vested with the authority to enforce all laws of the State and may arrest for violations of any criminal laws. Any officer may require suitable aid in the execution of the duties of his office. Marine patrol officers may receive complete law enforcement training within one year from the date of employment and in-service training privileges at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. B, §14 (AMD).] 4.  Search powers.  Any marine patrol officer, in uniform, may search without a warrant and examine any watercraft, aircraft, conveyance, vehicle, box, bag, locker, trap, crate or other receptacle or container for any marine organism when he has probable cause to believe that any marine organism taken, possessed or transported contrary to law is concealed thereon or therein.   [PL 1981, c. 433, §2 (AMD).] 5.  Sheriff and police powers as marine patrol officers.  A sheriff, deputy sheriff, police officer, constable or inland fisheries and wildlife warden, within their respective jurisdiction, shall be vested with the powers of a marine patrol officer, except the powers provided in sections 6306 and 6434. When an officer acts under this section, the same fees shall be paid for his services to the usual recipient of the officer's fees.   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. B, §14 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 541, §B14 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 433, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B67 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 340, §1 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6025-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 603: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION|12 §6025-A. New Hampshire marine patrol (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See 2003, c. 519, §2)

 §6025-A. New Hampshire marine patrol (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See 2003, c. 519, §2)A member of the New Hampshire marine patrol who, in the course of patrolling the waters of the Piscataqua River or Portsmouth Harbor, observes activity that the officer reasonably suspects may result in loss of life, widespread injury or widespread and severe property damage has authority to enter Maine and has the same authority to investigate, detain and execute an arrest as a Maine marine patrol officer. When a member of the New Hampshire marine patrol is engaged in Maine in carrying out the purpose of this subsection, that member has all the same privileges and immunities as Maine marine patrol officers in addition to privileges and immunities available under New Hampshire law.   [PL 2003, c. 519, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 519, §2 (AFF).]The commissioner shall immediately notify the Secretary of State of New Hampshire if this section is repealed or amended to significantly alter its application.   [PL 2003, c. 519, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 519, §2 (AFF).]Revisor's Note: §6025-A. New Hampshire marine patrol (WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 2003, c. 519, §2) SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 519, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 519, §2 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6026 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 603: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION|12 §6026. False personation

 §6026. False personation Impersonation of a marine patrol officer shall be a violation of Title 17-A, section 457.   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. B, §73 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6027 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 603: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION|12 §6027. Other governmental units to file documents

 §6027. Other governmental units to file documents Every state department, government agency or official and municipal or political subdivision shall file with the commissioner copies of all leases, permits, grants or licenses issued to carry on activities in the coastal waters.   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6028 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 603: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION|12 §6028. Volunteer marine patrol officers

 §6028. Volunteer marine patrol officers 1.  Appointment.  The commissioner may appoint volunteer marine patrol officers upon such conditions as the commissioner may determine. Volunteer marine patrol officers shall serve without compensation and may be paid actual automobile costs at the rate paid to state employees.   [PL 1983, c. 449 (NEW).] 2.  Powers and duties.  Volunteer marine patrol officers shall have the same powers and duties as marine patrol officers specified in section 6025, except that the exercise of these powers and duties shall be limited to marine resources laws set out in chapters 601 to 627, inclusive, and department regulations adopted pursuant to these statutes. Volunteer marine patrol officers shall complete reserve officer training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy pursuant to Title 25, section 2805-A prior to assuming these duties.   [PL 1983, c. 449 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 541, §B73 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 449 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6029 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 603: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION|12 §6029. Search and rescue operations

 §6029. Search and rescue operations The Department of Marine Resources may provide search and rescue services in the coastal waters of the State and shall be the responsible state agency for those services, except when they involve lost or downed aircraft. The department shall develop a formal plan for those activities and designate one person within the department as coordinator of search and rescue to work with other search and rescue agencies, both governmental and private. The department shall attempt to establish and train regional volunteer organizations to assist with search and rescue and include them in plans and joint training exercises as appropriate.   [PL 1989, c. 489, §3 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 814, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 489, §3 (RPR).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6029-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 603: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION|12 §6029-A. Safety and security services

 §6029-A. Safety and security services 1.  Enforcement of federal safety and security zones.  At the request of and as expressly provided by the United States Coast Guard in accordance with federal law, marine patrol officers may assist the United States Coast Guard in the enforcement of safety and security zones established by the United States Coast Guard Captain of the Port for Maine. Marine patrol officers may take all action necessary to assist the United States Coast Guard in enforcing security and safety zones to the extent authorized by the United States Coast Guard.   [PL 2003, c. 60, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Memorandum of agreement.  Prior to engaging in the activities authorized under this section, the Bureau of Marine Patrol must enter into a memorandum of agreement with the United States Coast Guard that establishes the appropriate procedures and protocols for enforcement activities authorized under this section. Any funds received from the Federal Government for reimbursement to the State for activities authorized under this section must be deposited in the Bureau of Marine Patrol federal programs account.   [PL 2007, c. 615, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY RR 2003, c. 2, §17 (COR). PL 2003, c. 60, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 615, §4 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6030 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 603: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION|12 §6030. Department of Marine Resources Educational Fund

 §6030. Department of Marine Resources Educational Fund 1.  Fund.  There is established the Department of Marine Resources Educational Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund." The department is authorized to set and receive fees to be deposited in the fund. The fund receives all funds collected by the department from the operation of the Aquarium and Resource Center at West Boothbay Harbor and the Burnt Island Living Lighthouse, including admission fees, the proceeds of sales at the Aquarium and Resource Center at West Boothbay Harbor and the Burnt Island Living Lighthouse and donations, grants or other funds presented to the department for the benefit of the Aquarium and Resource Center at West Boothbay Harbor and the Burnt Island Living Lighthouse and their educational programs. All money deposited in the fund and the earnings on the money remain in the fund to be used for the management and maintenance of the Aquarium and Resource Center at West Boothbay Harbor and the Burnt Island Living Lighthouse and their programs that educate the State's children, teachers and visitors about the State's marine resources. Unexpended balances in the fund at the end of the fiscal year do not lapse but must be carried forward to the next fiscal year to be used for the same purpose.   [PL 2003, c. 520, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Annual report.   [PL 2011, c. 598, §5 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 520, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 598, §5 (AMD).