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12 ME Rev Stat § 6083 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 2: LEASES AND SPECIAL LICENSES|12 §6083. Lease option

 §6083. Lease option 1.  Lease option.  A person may apply for a lease option that conveys the right to file an application for an aquaculture lease under section 6072, 6072-A or 6072-B for a particular area of the submerged lands of the State and for a defined period of time. The department may not accept an application for an aquaculture lease pursuant to section 6072, 6072-A or 6072-B or an application for a limited-purpose aquaculture license pursuant to section 6072-C in an area that is under a lease option, except as described in subsection 2.   [PL 2009, c. 229, §10 (NEW).] 2.  Other claims of preference.  A lease option under this section does not supersede the provisions for application preference in section 6072, subsection 8 and section 6072-A, subsection 12. Competing aquaculture lease applications from persons claiming preference under section 6072, subsection 8 or section 6072-A, subsection 12 must be evaluated by the department to determine if the claim of preference is valid and, if it is found to be valid, the holder of the lease option may cancel the lease option and receive a fee refund prorated for the remainder of the term of the lease option.   [PL 2009, c. 229, §10 (NEW).] 3.  Issuance criteria.  The applicant for a lease option under this section must demonstrate that the site is being assessed in good faith for its suitability for aquaculture and that there is a reasonable likelihood that an application for an aquaculture lease will be filed during the term of the lease option. The area proposed for lease option may not contain an existing aquaculture lease or license or include an area that is part of an aquaculture lease or license application under consideration by the department.   [PL 2009, c. 229, §10 (NEW).] 4.  Fee.  The fee for issuance of a lease option under this section may be up to $500 for the first acre plus up to $50 for each additional acre, the amount to be established in rules adopted by the commissioner. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2009, c. 229, §10 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 229, §10 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6084 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 2: LEASES AND SPECIAL LICENSES|12 §6084. Nonpayment of aquaculture lease fees

 §6084. Nonpayment of aquaculture lease fees If a holder of an aquaculture lease or license under this subchapter fails to pay any related fees or charges, the commissioner may refuse to renew or issue any marine resources license or permit to the holder of the aquaculture lease or license.   [PL 2009, c. 229, §11 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 229, §11 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6085-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 2: LEASES AND SPECIAL LICENSES|12 §6085-A. Land-based aquaculture; reporting (REPEALED)

 §6085-A. Land-based aquaculture; reporting (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 94, §6 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 310, §6 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6087 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 2: LEASES AND SPECIAL LICENSES|12 §6087. Seaweed Fisheries Advisory Council

 §6087. Seaweed Fisheries Advisory Council 1.  Appointment; composition.  The Seaweed Fisheries Advisory Council, established by Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 57-H and referred to in this section as "the council," consists of 7 members appointed by the commissioner as follows:   A. Two members who process seaweed or hold either a seaweed permit or seaweed buyer's license;   [PL 2017, c. 52, §2 (NEW).]B. Two members who are seaweed aquaculture lease holders or their designees;   [PL 2017, c. 52, §2 (NEW).]C. One member of the scientific community;   [PL 2017, c. 52, §2 (NEW).]D. One member who harvests seaweed; and   [PL 2017, c. 52, §2 (NEW).]E. One member of the public.   [PL 2017, c. 52, §2 (NEW).]The commissioner shall make appointments so that the composition of the council reflects the diversity of the State's seaweed operations.   [PL 2017, c. 52, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Purpose.  The council shall:   A. Make recommendations to the commissioner on all matters concerning the health of the seaweed resource, its ecosystem and the industry it supports; and   [RR 2017, c. 1, §4 (COR).]B. Make recommendations to the commissioner regarding expenditures from the Seaweed Management Fund as described in section 6806.   [PL 2017, c. 52, §2 (NEW).][RR 2017, c. 1, §4 (COR).] 3.  Term.  The term of a member appointed to the council is 3 years, except that a vacancy during an unexpired term must be filled in the same manner as for the original member for the unexpired portion of the member's term. A member may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms.   [PL 2017, c. 52, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Officers.  The officers of the council are the chair, vice-chair and secretary. The term of the officers is one year. The council shall elect a member of the council for each officer position at the first regular meeting of each year.   [PL 2017, c. 52, §2 (NEW).] 5.  Meeting.  The council shall meet at least once a year. It may also meet at other times at the call of the commissioner.   [PL 2017, c. 52, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY RR 2017, c. 1, §4 (COR). PL 2017, c. 52, §2 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6088 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 2: LEASES AND SPECIAL LICENSES|12 §6088. Municipal fees

 §6088. Municipal fees If a person submits an application to the commissioner for a lease or license under this subchapter and the municipality provides the commissioner with information necessary for the completion of that lease or license application, the municipality may not charge that person a fee of more than $50 for the administrative costs associated with providing that information to the commissioner on that person's behalf.   [PL 2019, c. 112, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 112, §1 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 3: INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL|12 §6102. Mandatory quality control program

 §6102. Mandatory quality control program The commissioner may, in accordance with the most modern public health and food protection practices, establish and maintain effective surveillance and inspection of all segments of the state's fishing industries. He may establish a program to carry out this responsibility. The program may include provisions similar to those of section 6856, shellfish sanitation and certificate, and section 6101, voluntary fish products inspection program, including any additional inspection, licensing and certification requirements that are necessary to insure proper sanitation and quality control. The commissioner may adopt or amend regulations prescribing the minimum standards for establishments and for sanitation and quality control of the processing of any marine organism or its products. Each set of regulations shall be based on the particular operational requirements of the species or phase of industry being regulated, and shall conform to the latest state or federal sanitation standards.   [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 672, §A50 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 705, §C1 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6103 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 3: INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL|12 §6103. Implementation of fishery product or shellfish inspection programs

 §6103. Implementation of fishery product or shellfish inspection programs The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the Commissioner of Marine Resources shall cooperate in developing and implementing any fishery product or shellfish inspection programs. Those programs must meet the standards established by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry under the Maine Food Law.   [PL 2005, c. 434, §2 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 705, §C2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 57, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 784, §4 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 434, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6111 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 3-A: SURIMI OR SURIMI PRODUCTS|12 §6111. Definitions

 §6111. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1985, c. 254 (NEW).]1.  Surimi.  "Surimi" means an intermediate manufactured seafood product derived from minced fish meat, washed to remove water-soluble protein, blood or other undesirable components and mixed with additives, containing sugars or sodium, or both, to enhance its frozen storage and functional characteristics.   [PL 1985, c. 622, §1 (RPR).] 2.  Surimi-based analogue.   [PL 1985, c. 622, §2 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 254 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 622, §§1,2 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6112 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 3-A: SURIMI OR SURIMI PRODUCTS|12 §6112. Labeling of food products containing surimi

 §6112. Labeling of food products containing surimi A food product may not be sold in this State consisting of or containing surimi unless the packaging containing the food product is clearly and conspicuously labeled or, if there is no packaging, unless a sign is conspicuously displayed, indicating that the product is "imitation lobster," "imitation crab," "imitation" followed by the name of the seafood imitated, "processed seafood," "surimi," "lobster-processed seafood salad," "crab-processed seafood salad" or other terms as approved by the Department of Marine Resources through rules adopted in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II. Any term approved by that department is sufficient to notify the public that the product contains surimi.   [PL 1991, c. 378 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 254 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 622, §3 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 378 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6113 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 3-A: SURIMI OR SURIMI PRODUCTS|12 §6113. Serving food containing surimi

 §6113. Serving food containing surimi No food containing surimi or a surimi product may be served in any eating establishment in the State whether for consumption on or off the premises, unless on the menu and all notices advertising the food it is clearly and conspicuously labeled as "imitation lobster," "imitation crab," "imitation" followed by the name of the seafood imitated, "processed seafood," "surimi," "lobster-processed seafood salad," "crab-processed seafood salad" or other terms as approved by the Department of Marine Resources through rules adopted in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II. Any term approved by that department shall be sufficient to notify the public that the product contains surimi.   [PL 1985, c. 622, §4 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 254 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 622, §4 (RPR).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6114 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 3-A: SURIMI OR SURIMI PRODUCTS|12 §6114. Violation; enforcement

 §6114. Violation; enforcement 1.  Forfeiture.  A violation of this subchapter is a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 may be adjudged.   [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §13 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 254 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 421, §B13 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6122 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 4: FISHWAYS|12 §6122. Construction of new dams or other artificial obstructions

 §6122. Construction of new dams or other artificial obstructions 1.  Notice required.  Prior to construction or prior to authorizing construction of a new dam or other obstruction in the coastal waters, the owner, lessee or other person in control of the dam or other artificial obstruction shall provide written notice to the commissioner, supplying information on construction plans, proposed location and date of construction of the dam or other artificial obstruction.   [PL 1983, c. 388, §2 (RPR).] 2.  Initiation of fishway proceedings.  Within 30 days of receipt of the construction notice, the commissioner shall review the plans in order to determine whether fishway construction or alteration of proposed fishway construction plans may be required pursuant to the criteria set forth in section 6121, subsection 3. If the commissioner determines that such construction or alteration may be necessary, he shall initiate fishway proceedings and follow the procedures prescribed in section 6121.   [PL 1983, c. 388, §2 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 388, §2 (RPR).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6123 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 4: FISHWAYS|12 §6123. Obstructing fishways

 §6123. Obstructing fishways A person who tampers with, damages, destroys or closes to fish migration or introduces foreign objects into any fishway without the authority of the commissioner commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §1 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 771, §B1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 771, §§D1,2 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6124 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 4: FISHWAYS|12 §6124. Violations; penalty

 §6124. Violations; penalty A person who improperly operates a fishway required pursuant to this subchapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture equivalent to the value of the fish killed but not more than $10,000 for each day of that violation may be adjudged.   [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §2 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 275, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 771, §B2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 771, §§D1,2 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6125 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 4: FISHWAYS|12 §6125. Rules

 §6125. Rules The Department of Marine Resources and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall jointly make rules defining "fish kill."   [PL 1989, c. 275, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 275, §1 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6132 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 5: MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES|12 §6132. Natural Fish Die-off Clean-up Program

 §6132. Natural Fish Die-off Clean-up Program Upon the request of any affected municipality, the Department of Marine Resources shall assess the extent and severity of public nuisance and potential threats to public health posed by natural fish die-offs. The department shall provide technical advice and, subject to the limits of available funding, financial assistance to the affected municipalities in the conduct of any cleanup or other mitigating measures.   [PL 1987, c. 459 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 786 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 459 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6133 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 5: MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES|12 §6133. Inspection of documents and watercraft

 §6133. Inspection of documents and watercraft 1.  Inspection powers.  Marine patrol officers may stop and board any watercraft at any time to inspect its documents, licenses and permits of the occupants of the watercraft and to conduct a safety inspection.   [PL 1987, c. 713, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Rules.  The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, which:   A. Specify safety requirements for watercraft subject to inspection. Requirements may be incorporated by reference to other state or federal watercraft safety laws, rules or regulations; and   [PL 1987, c. 713, §1 (NEW).]B. Define the procedure for a safety inspection.   [PL 1987, c. 713, §1 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 713, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Failure to submit to inspection.  Failure of an owner, operator or occupant of watercraft to submit to the inspection authorized by this section is a Class E crime and shall be grounds for the suspension, pursuant to chapter 617, of licenses issued under this Part to the person failing to submit.   [PL 1987, c. 713, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 713, §1 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6134 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 5: MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES|12 §6134. River herring passage; fishways on the St. Croix River

 §6134. River herring passage; fishways on the St. Croix River By May 1, 2013, the commissioner and the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall ensure that the fishways on the Woodland Dam and the Grand Falls Dam located on the St. Croix River are configured or operated in a manner that allows the unconstrained passage of river herring.   [PL 2013, c. 47, §1 (NEW).]1.  Woodland Dam.   [PL 2013, c. 47, §1 (RP).] 2.  Grand Falls Dam.   [PL 2013, c. 47, §1 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 48, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 587, §1 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 598, §12 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 47, §1 (RPR).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6135 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 5: MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES|12 §6135. Maine Groundfish Fund

 §6135. Maine Groundfish Fund The Maine Groundfish Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a dedicated, nonlapsing fund within the department. Unexpended balances in the fund at the end of the fiscal year may not lapse and must be carried forward to the next fiscal year and used for the purposes of this section.   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. GGG, §1 (NEW).]The fund may receive money from any source for the purposes of this section. Revenues may be used for support of the groundfish industry including research, development and economic assistance to maintain access, capacity and infrastructure along the entire coast. The commissioner shall select activities and projects that will be most beneficial to the commercial groundfish industry of the State.   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. GGG, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 673, §GGG1 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6137 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 5: MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES|12 §6137. Atlantic Salmon Commission (REPEALED)

 §6137. Atlantic Salmon Commission (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §4 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 561, §5 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6138 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 5: MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES|12 §6138. Members; appointment; composition; term; compensation; meetings (REPEALED)

 §6138. Members; appointment; composition; term; compensation; meetings (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §5 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 561, §6 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6139 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 5: MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES|12 §6139. Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat Advisory Council (REPEALED)

 §6139. Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat Advisory Council (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §6 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 225, §4 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6140-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES|Subchapter 5: MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES|12 §6140-A. Atlantic salmon; method of fishing; season

 §6140-A. Atlantic salmon; method of fishing; season Unless more restrictive rules are adopted by the department, the following restrictions apply to methods of fishing and the season for Atlantic salmon.   [PL 2019, c. 225, §5 (AMD).]1.  Catch and release only.  All fishing for Atlantic salmon is catch and release, except for Atlantic salmon lawfully raised by means of aquaculture.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §8 (NEW).] 2.  Method of fishing.  A person may not fish for Atlantic salmon in waters of the State by any means other than hook and line with an unweighted artificial fly.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §8 (NEW).] 3.  Closed season.  A person may not fish for Atlantic salmon from waters of the State by any means from October 16th to April 30th.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §8 (NEW).] 4.  Open season.  The department may establish by rule an open season during which a person may fish for Atlantic salmon. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2019, c. 225, §6 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §8 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 225, §§5, 6 (AMD).