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38 ME Rev Stat § 610-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 4: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AIR|38 §610-D. Residential Wood Stove Replacement Fund

 §610-D. Residential Wood Stove Replacement Fund 1.  Fund established.  The Residential Wood Stove Replacement Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund administered by the department for the purpose of providing financial incentives for the replacement of wood stoves with cleaner alternatives.   [PL 2009, c. 653, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Sources of money.  The fund consists of any money received from the following sources:   A. Contributions from any source, both public and private; and   [PL 2009, c. 653, §1 (NEW).]B. [PL 2009, c. 653, §1 (NEW); MRSA T. 38 §610-D, sub2, ¶B (RP).] Money deposited in the fund must be deposited with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the fund and may be invested as provided by law. Interest on that investment must be credited to the fund.   [PL 2009, c. 653, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Disbursements from the fund.  The department shall apply the money in the fund toward the award of financial incentives to residents of the State to replace residential wood stoves manufactured prior to 1988 and used as a primary source of heat in an owner's primary residence with residential heating appliances with lower emissions of pollution, such as wood stoves, pellet stoves or vented gas stoves, that have been certified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Costs incurred by the department to administer the residential wood stove replacement program under subsection 4 may be paid by the fund.   [PL 2009, c. 653, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Residential wood stove replacement program.  The department shall establish through rulemaking a residential wood stove replacement program. The program must include, but is not limited to:   A. Public outreach and education;   [PL 2009, c. 653, §1 (NEW).]B. Establishment of eligibility criteria for participating in the program, benefits available under the program and the process for establishing eligibility for benefits; and   [PL 2009, c. 653, §1 (NEW).]C. Approved methods for removal and disposal of the replaced residential wood stoves.   [PL 2009, c. 653, §1 (NEW).][PL 2009, c. 653, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Rulemaking.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2009, c. 653, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 653, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 38 §610-D, sub2, ¶B (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 953 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §953. Saco River Corridor established

 §953. Saco River Corridor established There is hereby created the Saco River Corridor, herein referred to as the "corridor," which includes the Saco River from the landward side of the rock jetty in Saco Bay to the New Hampshire border; the Ossipee River from its confluence with the Saco River to the New Hampshire border; and the Little Ossipee River from its confluence with the Saco River to the New Hampshire border at Balch Pond.   [PL 1995, c. 171, §3 (AMD).]The corridor also includes the lands adjacent to these rivers to a distance of 500 feet as measured on a horizontal plane from the normal or mean high water line of these rivers or to the edge of the 100-year floodplain if that extends beyond 500 feet, up to a maximum of 1,000 feet.   [PL 1995, c. 171, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 171, §3 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 954 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §954. Creation of the Saco River Corridor Commission

 §954. Creation of the Saco River Corridor Commission To carry out the purpose stated in section 951, the Saco River Corridor Commission, as established by Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 13, shall hereafter in this chapter be called the "commission." The commission is charged with implementing this chapter within the Saco River Corridor and shall have and exercise all the powers and authorities necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter and the powers and authorities granted herein. The commission shall consist of one member and one alternate from each municipality whose jurisdiction includes lands or bodies of water encompassed by the Saco River Corridor. Members and alternates shall not be personally liable for the official acts of the commission.   [PL 1989, c. 503, Pt. B, §178 (AMD).]Appointments to the commission shall be made by the municipal officers of each municipality who may consult with the planning board of that municipality. The initial members and alternates shall be appointed within 30 days of the effective date of this chapter. Members of the commission and alternates shall serve staggered 3-year terms. The term of office of the initial members and alternates shall be determined by lot with 1/3 of the initial members and alternates selected respectively for one, 2 and 3-year terms. The member and alternate from the same municipality shall serve the same term.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]Appointed and elected officials of the municipalities with lands within the corridor shall be eligible to serve as members of the commission, and such service shall not be considered a conflict of interest. The members shall be sworn to the faithful performance of their duties as such by a dedimus justice and 7 members or alternates qualified to vote shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §294 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B178 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 954-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §954-A. Officers and meetings

 §954-A. Officers and meetings The commission shall elect annually, from its own membership, a chair and secretary and such other officers as it deems necessary. Meetings must be held at the call of the chair or at the call of more than 1/2 of the membership. The meetings must be held no less frequently than 8 times a year. The minutes of all proceedings of the commission are a public record available and on file in the office of the commission. Members of the commission must be compensated according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379.   [RR 2013, c. 2, §49 (COR).]Alternate members shall be allowed to participate in all proceedings of the commission, but shall vote only in the absence of the regular member from the municipality which they represent. Public hearings conducted under the authority of this chapter may be held by a single member, alternate or hearing officer designated by the commission.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §295 (AMD). RR 2013, c. 2, §49 (COR).
38 ME Rev Stat § 954-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §954-B. Commission budget; financing and executive director

 §954-B. Commission budget; financing and executive director The commission shall prepare a biennial budget and shall submit to the Legislature requests for appropriations sufficient to carry out its assigned tasks. The commission may accept contributions of any type from any source to assist it in carrying out its assigned tasks, and make such agreements in respect to the administration of such funds, not inconsistent with this chapter, as are required as conditions precedent to receiving such funds, federal or otherwise. The commission may contract with municipal, state and federal governments or their agencies to assist in the carrying out of any of its assigned tasks. The commission is authorized to employ an executive director who shall be the principal administrative, operational and executive employee of the commission. The executive director shall attend all meetings of the commission and be permitted to participate fully, but shall not be a voting member of the commission. The executive director, with the approval of the commission, may hire whatever competent professional personnel and other staff as may be necessary and he may obtain office space, goods and services as required.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 954-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §954-C. Rule-making powers

 §954-C. Rule-making powers 1.  The commission shall have the power, after notice and public hearing, to adopt such rules and regulations governing its procedures as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The rules and regulations may cover but shall not be limited to:   A. The form and content of applications;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]B. The conduct of meetings and hearings;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]C. The determination of parties to hearings;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]D. The provision, form and content of both public notice and notice to individuals, groups and property owners affected by proposed action of the commission;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]E. The issuance and revocation of permits and certificates of compliance;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]F. The issuance of decisions and findings of facts;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]G. The adoption, amendment and interpretation of district boundaries;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]H. The amendment and revision of the comprehensive plan;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]I. The adoption and amendment of a schedule of fees;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]J. The adoption and amendment of additional performance standards for permitted uses under section 962-A; and   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]K. The grant or denial of variances.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).][PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] 2.  In adopting rules and regulations under this section, the commission shall consider, in addition to the other requirements set forth in this chapter, the following factors:   A. Expense and facility of administration;   [PL 1977, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]B. Convenience to landowners and individuals affected;   [PL 1977, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]C. Encouragement of public participation; and   [PL 1977, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]D. Cooperation with municipal and state officials.   [PL 1977, c. 459, §1 (NEW).][PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 954-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §954-D. Additional powers and duties

 §954-D. Additional powers and duties 1.  -- additional.  In order to implement this chapter, the commission may, in addition to the powers and duties otherwise authorized by this chapter:   A. Adopt an official seal;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]B. Compel attendance of witnesses and require production of evidence;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]C. Designate or request municipal, state or federal agencies to receive applications, provide assistance, make investigations and submit recommendations;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]D. Conduct joint hearings with municipal officers or other appropriate state or local agencies where joint approval may be required; and   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]E. Sue and be sued in its own name, plead and be impleaded.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).][PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 955 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §955. Acquisition of property interests

 §955. Acquisition of property interests The commission may acquire conservation easements or other interest in real estate in the name of the State by gift, purchase, grant, bequest, devise or lease for any of its purposes and may convey administration thereof to any appropriate agency.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]A conservation easement under this section may be a development right, covenant or other contractual right, including a conveyance with conditions or with limitations or reversions, as may be desirable to conserve and properly utilize open spaces and other land and water areas in the corridor.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 956 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §956. The comprehensive plan

 §956. The comprehensive plan 1.  Guide for boundaries.  The comprehensive plan submitted to the 106th Legislature by the Saco River Environmental Advisory Committee must be used as a guide by the planning boards of the municipalities within the corridor in making recommendations for district boundaries and by the commission in establishing final boundaries. The comprehensive plan may not be regarded as a final and complete design for the future of the land and water areas within the corridor, but as the basis of a continuing planning process to be carried out by the commission in conjunction with local officials, regional planning districts, councils of government and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §35 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).] 2.  Prerequisites to amendment or revision.  The commission shall not amend or revise the comprehensive plan, unless:   A. The proposed amendment or revision has been submitted to the Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission, the Greater Portland Council of Governments and other appropriate agencies, which shall forward their comments and recommendations, if any, to the commission within 30 days;   [PL 1979, c. 663, §233 (NEW).]B. The proposed amendment or revision has been submitted to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, which shall forward its comments and recommendations, if any, to the commission within 30 days; and   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §36 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]C. The commission has considered all the comments.   [PL 1979, c. 663, §233 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §36 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).] 3.  Basis for amendment or revision.  The commission shall have the authority, after notice and public hearing, to revise, expand or amend the comprehensive plan on the basis of new information, improved professional techniques or changing conditions in the corridor.   [PL 1979, c. 663, §233 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 663, §233 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §§35, 36 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
38 ME Rev Stat § 957 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §957. Use districts and classifications

 §957. Use districts and classifications 1.  Classification.  The land and water area within the Saco River Corridor shall be classified by the commission according to the following land and water use districts:   A. Resource protection;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]B. Limited residential; and   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]C. General development.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).][PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Use.  Within each of these districts, the possible uses of land and water shall be divided into the following 3 categories:   A. Uses for which no permit from the commission is required;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]B. Uses allowed by permit; and   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]C. Prohibited uses.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).][PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 957-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §957-D. Omitted uses

 §957-D. Omitted uses 1.  Omitted uses.  Uses not specifically mentioned or covered by any general category in the enumeration of permitted and prohibited uses for each district shall be deemed prohibited unless allowed by special permit upon a showing by the applicant that the soils are suitable for the proposed use and that it will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of their property by adjacent landowners or involve any significant:   A. Degradation of air and water quality;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]B. Harmful alteration of wetlands;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]C. Increase in erosion or sedimentation;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]D. Danger of increased flood damage;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]E. Obstruction of flood flow;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]F. Damage to fish and wildlife habitat;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]G. Despoliation of the scenic, rural and open space character of the corridor;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]H. Overcrowding;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]I. Excessive noise;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]J. Obstruction to navigation; or   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]K. Interference with the educational, scenic, scientific, historic or archaeological values of those areas designated and approved for inclusion within the Resource Protection District.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).][PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] The burden of proof shall be upon the applicant to show entitlement to a permit under this section.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 958 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §958. Existing uses

 §958. Existing uses Any existing building or structure or use of a building or structure lawful March 19, 1974, or on the date of any subsequent amendment of this chapter or of any regulation adopted hereunder, may continue although such a use of a structure does not conform to this chapter or the regulations adopted hereunder. Any existing building or structure may be repaired, maintained and improved, but an existing building, structure or nonconforming use may be extended, expanded or enlarged only by permit from the commission. A nonconforming use, other than a single family residential use, that is discontinued for any reason for a period of one year is deemed abandoned and may not be resumed thereafter except in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.   [PL 1995, c. 171, §9 (AMD).]If, as a result of flood, fire or other casualty, the value of a nonconforming building or structure is reduced by more than 75%, it may be rebuilt and the nonconforming use housed therein may be continued only by permit from the commission. If a nonconforming building or structure is decreased in value less than 75% by flood, fire or other casualty, it may be rebuilt in substantially the same location and in the same size without a permit from the commission, even though it would otherwise violate the requirements of this chapter, provided that the rebuilding shall be commenced within 12 months of the casualty.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]If 2 or more contiguous lots or portions thereof are in single ownership on or after March 19, 1974, and if all or part of the lots do not meet the criteria of lot width, area, frontage or other measures required under this chapter or if a building thereon could not meet the aggregate requirements established by this chapter, the lots involved shall be considered to be one parcel for the purposes of this chapter.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]To avoid undue hardship, nothing in this chapter may be deemed to require a change in the design, construction or intended use of any building or structure with respect to which substantial construction was legally carried out prior to March 19, 1974 or the effective date of any amendment to this chapter. An intended use within the meaning of this section is any use for which such a building or structure is designed as evidenced by the construction or by plans or specifications in existence as of March 19, 1974 or, in the case of any intended use affected by any amendment to this chapter, construction, plans or specifications in existence on the effective date of that amendment.   [PL 1995, c. 171, §9 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 171, §9 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 959 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §959. Permits required

 §959. Permits required Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, after March 19, 1974, a person may not engage in any use of land or water for which a permit is required under this chapter without first obtaining a permit from the commission and complying with all federal, state and municipal regulations.   [PL 1995, c. 171, §10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 171, §10 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 959-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §959-A. Requirements for granting permits

 §959-A. Requirements for granting permits 1.  Permits.  The commission shall grant permits for uses allowed under this chapter upon a showing by the applicant that the soils are suitable for the proposed use and that it will be in compliance with all applicable performance standards and requirements established under this chapter. The commission shall also find that the proposed use will not involve any unreasonable:   A. Degradation of air and water quality;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]B. Harmful alteration of wetlands;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]C. Increase in erosion or sedimentation;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]D. Danger of increased flood damage;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]E. Obstruction of flood flow;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]F. Damage to fish and wildlife habitat;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]G. Despoliation of the scenic, rural and open space character of the corridor;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]H. Overcrowding;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]I. Excessive noise;   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]J. Obstructions to navigation; or   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]K. Interference with the educational, scenic, scientific, historic or archaeological values of those areas designated and approved for inclusion within the Resource Protection District.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]The burden of proof shall be upon the applicant to show entitlement to a permit under this section, but if the applicant makes the requisite showing, a permit shall be issued by the commission.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 959-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §959-B. Permits with conditions

 §959-B. Permits with conditions Permits granted under this chapter may be made subject to such reasonable conditions concerning setback, location, spacing, size of structure or development, type of construction, time of completion, landscaping, retention of trees, screening, reclamation, erosion control, noise level, quantity and quality of discharge, sewage disposal and manner and method of operation, as the commission deems necessary to avoid the dangers enumerated in section 959-A. For the purpose of enforcement, permits issued by the commission and conditions thereof shall be considered as orders of the commission.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 960 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR|38 §960. District boundary maps

 §960. District boundary maps Maps showing district boundaries within the Saco River Corridor shall be kept in the office of the commission and the maps or conformed copies of them shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours. Copies of those portions of such maps including the area of each municipality shall be furnished by the commission to the municipal officers thereof and shall be available for public inspection at the office of the town clerk or at the town office.   [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).