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12 ME Rev Stat § 10107 (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 2: COMMISSIONER: POWERS AND DUTIES|12 §10107. Deer wintering areas

 §10107. Deer wintering areas 1.  Identification of deer wintering areas.  The commissioner shall, by rule, establish criteria for the identification of deer wintering areas in the State. The criteria must include:   A. Observation by department personnel;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]B. Deer tracks;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]C. Evidence of current or past browsing;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]D. Deer pellet depositions; or   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]E. Bedding sites.   [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).] 2.  Notification.  Whenever evidence indicates, according to criteria established by the commissioner, the existence of a deer wintering area in any municipality or plantation, the commissioner shall notify the officials of the municipality or plantation and the owner or owners of record of the property on which the area is located of the existence of the deer wintering area and shall provide information to those persons as to actions that may be taken to protect the deer in that area.   [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 § 10107-A (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 2: COMMISSIONER: POWERS AND DUTIES|12 §10107-A. Deer population goals and 5-year benchmark report

 §10107-A. Deer population goals and 5-year benchmark report The department shall establish 5-year benchmarks for managing the deer population in each wildlife management district and report annually to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters. The annual report must include, but is not limited to:   [PL 2011, c. 381, §3 (NEW).]1.  Updates.  Updates on meeting each 5-year benchmark;   [PL 2011, c. 381, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Annual goals.  Annual goals for wildlife management districts, funding needed to meet the goals and the progress toward meeting the goals;   [PL 2011, c. 381, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Deer mortality.  Data on deer mortality, including, but not limited to, predation on deer;   [PL 2011, c. 381, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Efforts.  An assessment of the efforts of animal depredation control agents;   [PL 2011, c. 381, §3 (NEW).] 5.  Annual flights.  The number of flights made annually by agents of the department to assess the deer population; and   [PL 2011, c. 381, §3 (NEW).] 6.  Work with others.  The department’s efforts to work with interest groups regarding predator control.   [PL 2011, c. 381, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 381, §3 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10110 (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 2: COMMISSIONER: POWERS AND DUTIES|12 §10110. Hunting and fishing license; confidential

 §10110. Hunting and fishing license; confidential 1.  Indication of confidentiality.  The commissioner shall allow an applicant for a hunting or fishing license to indicate that the applicant's e-mail address is confidential.   [PL 2011, c. 185, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Confidential information.  If a person indicates that the person's e-mail address submitted as part of the application process for a hunting or fishing license is confidential as provided in subsection 1, that information is confidential.   [PL 2011, c. 185, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Exception.  E-mails designated as confidential under this section are not confidential to department personnel or law enforcement officers or for purposes of court proceedings.   [PL 2011, c. 185, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 185, §1 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10152 (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 3: ADVISORY COUNCIL, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES|12 §10152. Disabled hunter, trapper and angler advisory committee (REPEALED)

 §10152. Disabled hunter, trapper and angler advisory committee (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B32 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 301, §3 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10153 (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 3: ADVISORY COUNCIL, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES|12 §10153. Advisory Board for the Licensing of Guides

 §10153. Advisory Board for the Licensing of Guides 1.  Members.  The Advisory Board for the Licensing of Guides, established by Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 23 and referred to in this section as "the board," consists of the following 8 members:   A. One subordinate officer of the department designated by the commissioner;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]B. Two wardens of the department;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]C. Four representatives of the public, with no more than 3 holding a license under chapter 927, to be appointed by the Governor for a term of 3 years to reflect a wide diversity of guiding experience. At least 2 members must be chosen for their expertise in outdoor recreation. The public members must be compensated as provided in Title 5, chapter 379; and   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]D. One marine patrol officer of the Department of Marine Resources.   [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).] 2.  Duties.  The board has the following duties:   A. To provide advice and consent regarding rules proposed by the commissioner;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]B. At the request of the commissioner, to conduct oral examinations of applicants for guide licenses;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]C. To advise the commissioner on granting and revoking guide licenses; and   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]D. At the board's discretion, to designate examiners for the purpose of conducting oral examinations pursuant to section 12855, subsection 6. Examiners must be selected from active or retired members of the Bureau of Warden Service, current or former board members, active or retired members of the marine patrol or currently licensed Maine guides. Designated examiners are entitled to compensation under the same provisions as the board.   [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).] 3.  Quorum.  Five members of the board constitute a quorum.   [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 § 10154 (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 3: ADVISORY COUNCIL, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES|12 §10154. Junior Maine Guides and Trip Leaders Curriculum Advisory Board (REPEALED)

 §10154. Junior Maine Guides and Trip Leaders Curriculum Advisory Board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2009, c. 211, Pt. B, §5 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 369, Pt. A, §27 (RP). PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. A, §14 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10155 (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 3: ADVISORY COUNCIL, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES|12 §10155. Advisory Board for the Licensing of Taxidermists

 §10155. Advisory Board for the Licensing of Taxidermists The Advisory Board for the Licensing of Taxidermists is established by Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 23-A and referred to in this section as "the board."   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]1.  Membership.  Members of the board must be residents of the State. The board consists of the following 4 members:   A. Two employees of the department, appointed by the commissioner, one of whom may be a retired employee who has experience in taxidermy; and   [PL 2011, c. 533, §1 (AMD).]B. Two licensed taxidermists with expertise in the art of taxidermy, appointed by the Governor.   [PL 2011, c. 533, §1 (AMD).]C. [PL 2011, c. 533, §1 (RP).] [PL 2011, c. 533, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Term.  The term of office for members of the board is 3 years, except that the terms must be staggered to the extent possible. Appointments for terms of less than 3 years may be made in order to stagger the terms. Upon expiration of a member's term, that member shall serve until a qualified successor is appointed. The successor's term is 3 years from the date of the expiration, regardless of the date of appointment. A vacancy in the office of a member is filled by the appointing authority for that position for the unexpired term. The department members may be removed by the commissioner for cause. All other members may be removed by the Governor for cause.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 3.  Staff assistance.  The department shall provide staff assistance as necessary.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 4.  Duties.  The board shall advise the commissioner regarding implementation of sections 10909, 12952, 12953 and this section and any related rules and shall assist in the development and conduct of examinations.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 5.  Quorum.  Three members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 6.  Compensation.  All members of the board except state employees are entitled to receive compensation as provided in Title 5, chapter 379.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §33 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 7.  Rules.  The commissioner may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §34 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B33,34 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 253, §3 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 533, §1 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10156 (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 3: ADVISORY COUNCIL, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES|12 §10156. Advisory Board for the Licensing of Whitewater Guides

 §10156. Advisory Board for the Licensing of Whitewater Guides 1.  Members.  The Advisory Board for the Licensing of Whitewater Guides, referred to in this section as the "board" and established by Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 23-B, consists of the following 10 members:   A. The commissioner or an employee of the department who is the commissioner's designee;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]B. One warden or retired warden of the department, appointed by the commissioner; and   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]C. Eight persons representing the public who are licensed whitewater guides, appointed by the Governor for staggered terms of 3 years. In making appointments under this paragraph, the Governor shall ensure that those appointments establish and maintain a wide diversity of whitewater guide experience on the State's rapidly flowing rivers. A person who holds a commercial whitewater outfitter's license is ineligible for appointment to the board. At least 5 persons appointed under this paragraph must have expertise in whitewater rafting on both the Kennebec River and the West Branch of the Penobscot River, including the cribworks.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §35 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §35 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 2.  Compensation.  Members who are not employed by the department are entitled to compensation as provided in Title 5, chapter 379.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 3.  Duties.  The board has the following duties:   A. To provide advice regarding rules proposed by the commissioner;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]B. At the request of the commissioner, to conduct an examination of applicants for the whitewater guide's license as provided in section 12909, except that oral examinations are conducted by 2 members;   [PL 2007, c. 651, §3 (AMD).]C. To advise the commissioner on granting and revoking whitewater guide's licenses; and   [PL 2007, c. 651, §4 (AMD).]D. To advise the commissioner on establishing and reviewing safety requirements for whitewater trips, developing a safety information program and reviewing the safety record of whitewater guides and outfitters.   [PL 2007, c. 651, §5 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 651, §§3-5 (AMD).] 4.  Quorum.  Five members of the board constitute a quorum.   [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 2003, c. 655, §B35 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 651, §§3-5 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10203 (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 4: FINANCES|12 §10203. Collection and disposition of money

 §10203. Collection and disposition of money 1.  General.  The following money must be paid to the Treasurer of State as undedicated revenue to the General Fund:   A. All fees, fines, penalties and officers' costs and all other money received, collected or recovered by the court or the department under any provisions of this Part except section 10206, subsections 1 and 3; section 10259; section 10353, subsection 3; section 11157; chapter 925, subchapter 3; and chapter 929; and   [PL 2009, c. 146, §1 (AMD).]B. Any fees, fines and penalties recovered by the court from any prosecution by wardens pursuant to their acting, under section 10353, subsection 3, with the same powers and duties as sheriffs.   [PL 2009, c. 146, §2 (AMD).]C. [PL 2009, c. 146, §3 (RP).] [PL 2009, c. 146, §§1-3 (AMD).] 2.  Counties not to pay unpaid officers' fees.  Officers' fees taxed against a respondent, if any, under this Part that are not paid by or recovered from the respondent may not be assumed or paid by the county where the offense was committed.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 3.  License and permit fees.  License and permit fees must be collected and expended in accordance with section 10801.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 4.  Watercraft.  Money relating to watercraft laws and rules must be collected and expended in accordance with section 10206, subsection 3.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 5.  Snowmobiles and trail-grooming equipment.  Money relating to snowmobile and trail-grooming equipment laws and rules must be collected and expended in accordance with section 1893, subsection 3 and section 10206, subsection 2.   [PL 2005, c. 93, §1 (AMD).] 6.  Failure to pay fine or fee.  A person who receives money for any fine, or part thereof, for a violation of this Part, or any fee for a license or permit issued under the authority of this Part, may not neglect for more than 30 days to pay the money over as provided in this section.   A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §46 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 7.  Department-owned property.  Money received from the sale, lease or rental of department-owned property or products must be deposited into the program account that originally expended funds for that property.   [PL 2009, c. 146, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B46 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 93, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 146, §§1-4 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10204 (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 4: FINANCES|12 §10204. Administrative costs recovered; federal and dedicated money

 §10204. Administrative costs recovered; federal and dedicated money The department is entitled to reimbursement for administrative costs associated with activities of the department performed in support of federal and other special revenue accounts from those accounts.   [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 § 10205 (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 4: FINANCES|12 §10205. Funding of new programs

 §10205. Funding of new programs Any new program or service involving a mandated responsibility to the department must include provisions that specify that full funding for the new program or service is collected from those individuals who receive the service from the department.   [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 § 10251 (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 §10251. Lifetime License Fund; establishment; management

 §10251. Lifetime License Fund; establishment; management 1.  Fund established.  The Lifetime License Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established in the department to accept all revenue derived from the sale of lifetime hunting and fishing licenses under section 10851. The Treasurer of State shall administer the fund and shall invest the fund, subject to the limitations of this section, for growth and income in a manner consistent with the Treasurer of State's fiduciary responsibilities. Money in the fund may not be expended for any purpose except as provided in this section.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 2.  Treasurer of State.  The Treasurer of State shall contract with investment firms as necessary to manage the fund; may agree to the payment of reasonable management fees to those firms, using money in the fund; and may direct those firms to purchase or sell investment opportunities as necessary to prudently manage the fund. The Treasurer of State annually may reimburse the State for costs incurred to oversee the fund from earnings of the fund.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 3.  Commissioner.  The commissioner may accept donations to the fund but may not use any principal or earnings of the fund except upon the approval of the Treasurer of State and for the purposes set forth in this section.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 4.  Uses of fund.  Prior to July 1, 2010, the Treasurer of State continuously shall reinvest all earnings of the fund and may not authorize any payments from the fund or use any earnings of the fund, except those necessary to pay the costs of administering the fund. On July 1, 2010, and on July 1st of each year thereafter, the Treasurer of State shall transfer to the department an amount determined by the department, not to exceed 5% of the fund principal. Additional interest earned by the fund, if any, must be reinvested. Unexpended balances from funds transferred to the department in any fiscal year may be carried forward to the next fiscal year to be used for the same purpose.   [PL 2017, c. 2, Pt. H, §1 (AMD).] 5.  Report.  The Treasurer of State shall report quarterly to the commissioner and to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters on the status of the fund, including the sources and amount of revenue deposited into the fund, interest earnings and payments from 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). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. MMM, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 2, Pt. H, §1 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 10252 (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 §10252. Fish hatchery maintenance fund

 §10252. Fish hatchery maintenance fund The fish hatchery maintenance fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established in the department as a nonlapsing fund to be used by the commissioner to fund or assist in funding engineering designs for the Embden Hatchery, a statewide assessment of all other hatchery facilities and maintenance, repair and capital improvements at fish hatcheries and feeding stations owned by the State. The fund may not be used to fund personnel services costs or general operating costs of a fish hatchery. The commissioner may accept and deposit into the fund any monetary gifts, donations or other contributions from public or private sources and must use that money for the purposes specified in this section.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §51 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B51 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).