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12 ME Rev Stat § 10253 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subchapter 5: SPECIAL FUNDS|12 §10253. Maine Endangered and Nongame Wildlife Fund

 §10253. Maine Endangered and Nongame Wildlife Fund 1.  Fund established.  The Maine Endangered and Nongame Wildlife Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established. The fund receives money deposited by the Treasurer of State pursuant to section 10255 and Title 36, section 5284, revenues generated in accordance with this section and any money contributed voluntarily to the fund. All money deposited in the fund and the earnings on that money remain in the fund to be used for the management of nongame wildlife and for necessary administrative and personnel costs associated with the management of nongame wildlife and may not be deposited in the General Fund or any other fund, except as specifically provided by law.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 2.  Report and allocation.  The commissioner shall include a report on the fund as part of the report submitted to the Governor pursuant to section 10103. This report must also be submitted to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over fisheries and wildlife matters. The commissioner shall submit a budget for each biennium in accordance with Title 5, sections 1663 to 1666. The State Controller shall authorize expenditures from the fund as allocated by the Legislature.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 3.  Grants.  Any person, organization or agency of the State may apply to the department for a grant to undertake research and nongame wildlife management activities. The department may award grants out of the fund. For the purposes of this section, "nongame wildlife" includes all unconfined terrestrial, freshwater and saltwater species that are not ordinarily collected, captured or killed for sport or profit.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 4.  Fundraising.  The commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent may provide for the creation, reproduction, sale, licensing, distribution and other disposal of any art or products for the purpose of generating revenues for the management of the State's nongame wildlife. All money generated from the sale of these items must be deposited in the fund.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 5.  WE CARE support program.  The Wildlife Enthusiast's Conservation Appreciation, Recreation and Enjoyment, or "WE CARE," support program is established to encourage voluntary support for the programs and services provided by the department. The fee for participating in this program is $19. All money generated pursuant to this subsection must be deposited in the fund.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10254 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subchapter 5: SPECIAL FUNDS|12 §10254. Maine Wildlife Park Fund

 §10254. Maine Wildlife Park Fund 1.  Fund established.  The Maine Wildlife Park Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established. The fund receives all funds collected by the department from the operation of the Maine Wildlife Park, including gate fees, the proceeds of any sales at the Maine Wildlife Park and any donations, grants or other funds presented to the department for the benefit of the Maine Wildlife Park, except that any funds that are solicited by and earned by volunteers for the benefit of the Maine Wildlife Park may not be used, directly or indirectly, to supplant appropriations from the General Fund or allocations from other revenue sources. 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 Maine Wildlife Park. Unexpended balances in the fund at the end of the fiscal year are nonlapsing and must be carried forward to the next fiscal year to be used for the same purposes.   [PL 2005, c. 504, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Report.   [PL 2007, c. 651, §6 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B52 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 504, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 651, §6 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10255 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subchapter 5: SPECIAL FUNDS|12 §10255. Maine Environmental Trust Fund

 §10255. Maine Environmental Trust Fund 1.  Fund established.  The Maine Environmental Trust Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund administered by the commissioner for the purposes of improving state parks and historic sites by supporting the Parks General Operations Fund established in section 1825, subsection 1-A and managing nongame wildlife by supporting the Maine Endangered and Nongame Wildlife Fund established in section 10253, subsection 1. Money deposited with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the fund may be invested as provided by law. Income from these investments must be credited to the fund.   [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. Y, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Fund sources.  The fund receives money deposited by the Treasurer of State pursuant to Title 29-A, section 455 and any other gift, grant or other source of revenue deposited for that use.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 3.  Distribution from fund.  Money distributed from the fund may be used for marketing the plates and for the production and marketing of goods using the environmental plate design. After the Treasurer of State has reimbursed the Secretary of State for costs of producing and issuing environmental registration plates in accordance with section 455, the Treasurer of State shall, at the end of each quarter in the fiscal year, distribute the balance in the fund as follows:   A. Sixty percent of the balance must be deposited in the Parks General Operations Fund established in section 1825, subsection 1‑A; and   [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. Y, §4 (AMD).]B. Forty percent of the balance must be deposited in the Maine Endangered and Nongame Wildlife Fund established in section 10253.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).][PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. Y, §4 (AMD).] 4.  Budget.  The commissioner shall submit a budget for each biennium pursuant to Title 5, sections 1663 and 1666.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. Y, §§3, 4 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10256 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subchapter 5: SPECIAL FUNDS|12 §10256. Land Management Fund

 §10256. Land Management Fund The Land Management Fund is established within the department. The fund is authorized to receive revenue from the sale of timber, lease of lands, gifts and other revenues associated with the use of department-owned land. The fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts. Any balance remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10257 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subchapter 5: SPECIAL FUNDS|12 §10257. Lake and River Protection Fund

 §10257. Lake and River Protection Fund 1.  Fund established.  The Lake and River Protection Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established within the department as a nonlapsing fund. The fund must be administered by the commissioner. The fund is funded from a portion of the fees collected for lake and river protection stickers issued under section 13058, subsection 3 and from other funds accepted for those purposes by the commissioner or allocated or appropriated by the Legislature. Money in the fund may be used for enforcing laws pertaining to invasive aquatic plants and nuisance species, inspecting watercraft for invasive aquatic plant and nuisance species materials, educational and informational efforts targeted at invasive aquatic plant and nuisance species prevention, eradication and management activities and the production and distribution of lake and river protection stickers required under section 13058, subsection 3. For purposes of this section, "nuisance species" has the same meaning as in Title 38, section 1861, subsection 2.   [PL 2013, c. 580, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 74, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 580, §2 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10258 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subchapter 5: SPECIAL FUNDS|12 §10258. Snowmobile Enforcement Fund

 §10258. Snowmobile Enforcement Fund 1.  Fund established.  The Snowmobile Enforcement Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established in the department's Bureau of Warden Service. All funds credited to the fund are available for use by the Game Warden Colonel of the Bureau of Warden Service only for the purposes established in this section. Money in the fund may be used only to supplement other funds appropriated to the enforcement operations program. Money in the fund at the end of each fiscal year does not lapse and must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 2.  Fund uses.  The Game Warden Colonel may use money in the fund only for the following purposes:   A. Regular or overtime personnel services costs of the warden service related to enforcement of snowmobile laws;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]B. Safety or other education programs conducted by the department or authorized by the department that are related to the operation of snowmobiles; or   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]C. Purposes, including the purchase of equipment or machinery, determined by the Game Warden Colonel as necessary for effective snowmobile safety and enforcement activities.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10260 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subchapter 5: SPECIAL FUNDS|12 §10260. Black Bear Research Fund

 §10260. Black Bear Research Fund The Black Bear Research Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the department as a nonlapsing fund to be used by the commissioner to fund or assist in funding studies related to the management of black bears. Revenue from the nonresident late season bear hunting permit under section 11151-A and the bear trapping permit under section 12260-A must be deposited in the fund. The commissioner may accept and deposit into the fund monetary gifts, donations or other contributions from public or private sources for the purposes specified in this section. The fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §6 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 168, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 168, §8 (AFF). RR 2015, c. 1, §6 (COR).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10261 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subchapter 5: SPECIAL FUNDS|12 §10261. Boat Launch Facilities Fund

 §10261. Boat Launch Facilities Fund The Boat Launch Facilities Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the department as a nonlapsing fund to be used by the commissioner to fund or assist in funding the establishment, improvement and maintenance of publicly owned boat launch facilities on inland waters. The commissioner may accept and deposit into the fund any monetary gifts, donations or other contributions from public or private sources. Funds deposited in the fund must be used for the purposes specified in this section.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. LLLL, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. LLLL, §1 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10262 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subchapter 5: SPECIAL FUNDS|12 §10262. Warden Service Aircraft Fund

 §10262. Warden Service Aircraft Fund 1.  Fund established.  The Warden Service Aircraft Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established through the Office of the State Controller as a nonlapsing fund under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Warden Service within the department, referred to in this section as the "bureau," to ensure the viability of its aviation program.   [PL 2009, c. 146, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Funding.  The bureau may assess charges consisting of direct operating costs of the aircraft to agencies of the State for the use of the bureau's aircraft resources for purposes other than warden service activities and shall deposit any such money received into the fund. The bureau may apply for and accept any appropriation, grant, gift or service made available from any public or private source consistent with the purpose of this section and shall deposit any such money into the fund.   [PL 2009, c. 146, §5 (NEW).] 3.  Fund uses.  The bureau may use the fund to purchase aviation equipment and pay for operational expenses, including but not limited to maintenance, repairs, fuel and spare parts, in accordance with the bureau's plan to diversify and modernize its aviation program.   [PL 2009, c. 146, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 146, §5 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10263 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subchapter 5: SPECIAL FUNDS|12 §10263. Moose Research and Management Fund

 §10263. Moose Research and Management Fund The Moose Research and Management Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the department as a nonlapsing fund to be used by the commissioner to fund or assist in funding the research and the management of moose. One hundred dollars from each nonresident moose hunting permit issued under section 11154, subsection 3 must be deposited in the fund. In addition, up to $25,000 may be deposited in the fund from the revenues generated by moose hunting application and permit fees to carry out the department's documented moose research. The commissioner may accept and deposit into the fund monetary gifts, donations or other contributions from public or private sources for the purposes specified in this section. The fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts.   [PL 2017, c. 427, §3 (AMD); PL 2017, c. 427, §19 (AFF).]Revisor's Note: §10263. Predator Control and Deer Habitat Fund (As enacted by PL 2011, c. 381, §5 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 12, SECTION 10264)SECTION HISTORY RR 2011, c. 1, §14 (RAL). PL 2011, c. 370, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 381, §5 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 427, §3 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 427, §19 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10264 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subchapter 5: SPECIAL FUNDS|12 §10264. Maine Deer Management Fund (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 10263)

 §10264. Maine Deer Management Fund (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 10263)The Maine Deer Management Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the department as a nonlapsing fund to be used by the commissioner to fund or assist in funding predator control and to acquire or enhance deer habitat. The commissioner shall establish on the department's online licensing system checkoff options that allow a person to donate money for predator control or deer habitat acquisition or enhancement. The checkoff options must be prominently displayed and contain web links to information about how the checkoff revenues have been and will be used. The commissioner shall also print in a prominent place on every paper application for a hunting license checkoff options that allow a person to donate money to the fund for predator control or deer habitat acquisition or enhancement. Revenues from the checkoffs must be deposited in the fund and used for purposes indicated by the checkoffs.   [PL 2021, c. 409, §6 (AMD).]Notwithstanding section 10801, subsection 4, $2 of each deer registration fee collected under section 12301‑A, subsection 3, paragraph C must be deposited in the fund. Fifty percent of the funds deposited in the fund from the deer registration fees must be used for predator control purposes and 50% of the deposited fees must be used to acquire or enhance deer habitat. The commissioner may accept and deposit into the fund monetary gifts, donations or other contributions from public or private sources for the purposes specified in this section. The fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts. The department shall report annually to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters on the fund and its utilization.   [PL 2021, c. 409, §6 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY RR 2011, c. 1, §14 (RAL). PL 2011, c. 668, §3 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 409, §6 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10265 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subchapter 5: SPECIAL FUNDS|12 §10265. Landowner Relations Fund

 §10265. Landowner Relations Fund The Landowner Relations Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the department as a nonlapsing fund to be used by the commissioner to fund or assist in funding the landowner relations program established pursuant to section 10108, subsection 4-A and the Keep Maine Clean program established in section 10108, subsection 4-B. All funds from fees collected under section 10108, subsection 4-A, paragraph C and money accepted by the commissioner pursuant to section 10108, subsection 4-B must be deposited in the fund. The fund receives any other funds appropriated or allocated to the fund. The commissioner may accept and deposit into the fund monetary gifts, donations or other contributions from public or private sources for the purposes specified in this section. The fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts.   [PL 2019, c. 501, §7 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 576, §5 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 277, §9 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 501, §7 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10266 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subchapter 5: SPECIAL FUNDS|12 §10266. Camp North Woods fund

 §10266. Camp North Woods fund The Camp North Woods fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the department as a nonlapsing fund to be used by the commissioner to fund the Camp North Woods program established under section 10108, subsection 12. All funds collected by the department from the operation of the Camp North Woods program and any donations, grants or other funds presented to the department for the benefit of the Camp North Woods program must be deposited into the fund. All money deposited in the fund and the earnings on the money remain in the fund to be used for the operation of the Camp North Woods program. Unexpended balances in the fund at the end of the fiscal year are nonlapsing and must be carried forward to the next fiscal year to be used for the same purposes.   [PL 2015, c. 301, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 301, §4 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10267 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subchapter 5: SPECIAL FUNDS|12 §10267. ATV Enforcement Fund

 §10267. ATV Enforcement Fund 1.  Fund established.  The ATV Enforcement Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established in the Bureau of Warden Service to be used by the Game Warden Colonel for the purposes established in subsection 2. All funds collected by the department pursuant to this section must be deposited in the fund. Unexpended balances in the fund at the end of the fiscal year are nonlapsing and must be carried forward to the next fiscal year to be used for the same purposes.   [PL 2019, c. 75, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Fund uses.  The Game Warden Colonel may use money in the fund only for:   A. Supplementing other funds appropriated to the enforcement operations program;   [PL 2019, c. 75, §2 (NEW).]B. Regular or overtime personnel services costs of the warden service related to enforcement of ATV laws;   [PL 2019, c. 75, §2 (NEW).]C. Safety or other education programs conducted by the department or authorized by the department that are related to the operation of ATVs; or   [PL 2019, c. 75, §2 (NEW).]D. The purchase of equipment or machinery determined by the Game Warden Colonel as necessary for effective ATV safety and enforcement activities.   [PL 2019, c. 75, §2 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 75, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 75, §2 (NEW).