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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 4: PUBLIC RESERVED LANDS › 12 §1857. Timber trespass on public reserved lands

§1857. Timber trespass on public reserved lands
1.  Director to prosecute trespass cases.
The director shall prosecute cases of trespass on public reserved lands under the care, custody, control or management of the bureau.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
2.  Liability of trespassers.
If any person unlawfully enters or trespasses upon public reserved land while that land is under the care, custody, control or management of the bureau by cutting, destroying, taking or carrying away any trees, timber, wood, grass or other materials under or upon those lands without the express written consent of the bureau, that person and all persons participating in those actions are trespassers, jointly and severally liable in damages for such trespasses, and they may be sued for trespass in any county. The measure of damages is the highest price those materials would bring at the usual place of sale of the materials. If the trespass is willful, the court shall assess treble damages and the costs of maintaining the action. For the purposes of this section, a trespass is willful if the land upon which the materials were cut, destroyed or taken, or from which the materials were carried away, was posted with conspicuous notices of state ownership at or near the point where roads entered into the state-owned land; if the land is otherwise posted or identified in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders; or if the intruder had actual knowledge of the fact of state ownership.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
3.  Title to materials illegally taken to remain in State.
Title to all materials taken in violation of this section must remain in the State, and the State may seize and sell all such materials. At such a sale, no person who was in any way connected with committing such a trespass or who aided those who committed it may become a purchaser directly or indirectly.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
4.  Penalty.
[PL 2001, c. 604, §11 (RP).]
5.  Trespass; duty of assessors.
The assessors in the organized plantations shall help police the public reserved lands within the boundaries of their respective plantations without any expense to the bureau. They shall immediately report any cutting or removal of timber or other materials of value to the director in writing. The assessors in plantations organized before March 1, 1974 may review and comment before final actions taken by the director under section 1847, subsection 3 on the public reserved lands located within their respective plantations.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 604, §11 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 5: SUBMERGED AND INTERTIDAL LANDS › 12 §1861. Submerged Lands Fund

§1861. Submerged Lands Fund
1.  Fund established.
All revenues from the activities of the bureau under section 1862 must be deposited with the Treasurer of State to be credited to the Submerged Lands Fund, which is established as a nonlapsing, dedicated fund and referred to in this section as the "fund." Any interest earned on this money must be credited to the fund. The fund is administered by the bureau.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
2.  Permissible uses.
Money credited to the fund may be used to manage submerged lands pursuant to section 1862, provide grants to municipalities pursuant to section 1863 and remove abandoned watercraft pursuant to this subchapter.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
3.  Expenditure of funds.
Money in the fund must be expended on the operating expenses of the bureau's submerged lands leasing program pursuant to section 1862. Any funds available in excess of the amount needed for the bureau's submerged lands operating expenses must be expended in accordance with section 1863 and this subchapter.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 5: SUBMERGED AND INTERTIDAL LANDS › 12 §1863. Shore and Harbor Management Fund

§1863. Shore and Harbor Management Fund
1.  Creation of fund.
The Shore and Harbor Management Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund to support shore and harbor management improvement activities. The fund is administered by the director.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
2.  Purpose.
The purpose of the fund is to support shore and harbor management improvement activities by providing grants to municipalities and funds to state agencies. These activities include but are not limited to the development of harbor management plans and public access facilities. A portion of the fund, not to exceed 25% of available revenues, may be used to support management programs on state-owned coastal islands under the jurisdiction of the bureau.
[PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. J, §1 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
3.  Fund sources.
Annual revenues, less funds deposited in the Renewable Ocean Energy Trust pursuant to section 1863‑A and operating expenses from the submerged and intertidal lands program and the abandoned watercraft program and conveyances of submerged and intertidal lands by the Legislature, must be deposited in the fund.
[PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]
4.  Administration.
The director shall develop criteria for awarding grants under this section. Money in the fund not immediately required pursuant to this section must be invested by the Treasurer of State as authorized by Title 5, section 138. Interest on these investments must be credited to the fund.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 401, §I1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 254, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 673, §J1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. B, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 5: SUBMERGED AND INTERTIDAL LANDS › 12 §1864. Submerged Lands Advisory Board (REPEALED)

§1864. Submerged Lands Advisory Board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 344, §17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1871. Declaration of policy

§1871. Declaration of policy
Whereas the preservation, protection and development of the natural scenic beauty and the unique character of our waterways, wildlife habitats and wilderness recreation resources for this generation and all succeeding generations; the prevention of erosion, droughts, freshets and the filling up of waters; and the promotion of peace, health, morals and general welfare of the public are the concern of the people of this State, the Legislature declares it to be in the public interest, for the public benefit and for the good order of the people of this State to establish an area known as the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1873. Establishment; area

§1873. Establishment; area
1.  Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
The Allagash Wilderness Waterway, in this subchapter called the "waterway," is established. The area of the waterway includes the watercourse as defined in section 1872, subsection 12 and all land area and all waters within one mile of the bounds of the watercourse as defined in section 1872, subsection 1.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
2.  Watercourse.
The watercourse within the waterway is established covering an area as defined in section 1872, subsection 12.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
3.  Restricted zone.
A restricted zone within the waterway is established, covering an area as defined in section 1872, subsection 8, to preserve, protect and develop the maximum wilderness character of the watercourse. The boundaries of the restricted zone must be determined by the bureau after survey. The bureau shall establish a minimum width of 400 feet from the bounds of the watercourse as the width of the restricted zone if in the bureau's discretion that 400-foot width can preserve, protect and develop the maximum wilderness character of the watercourse. The bureau shall determine a greater width up to 800 feet as the width of the restricted zone if in the bureau's discretion the greater width is necessary to preserve, protect and develop the maximum wilderness character of the watercourse.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1874. Administration

§1874. Administration
The bureau shall administer the waterway under this subchapter, with the exception of powers to control activities previously delegated by law to the department's Bureau of Forestry, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Board of Environmental Protection. The director shall create technical committees as needed to advance the waterway's purposes.   [PL 2007, c. 146, §2 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §§23, 24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 146, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §§23, 24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1875. Control of water areas; permitted and prohibited uses

§1875. Control of water areas; permitted and prohibited uses
1.  Power watercraft.
Power watercraft may be used in the waterway only as follows.
A. Watercraft equipped with power propulsion of any kind or any other motorized equipment are allowed on Telos Lake, Round Pond (T. 6, R. 11) and Chamberlain Lake as permitted by rule of the bureau.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
B. Canoes equipped with one motor not to exceed 10 horsepower are allowed in the waterway except on Allagash Lake and Allagash Stream.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
C. Except as permitted by paragraphs A and B, watercraft equipped with power propulsion are not allowed in the waterway.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
2.  Landing of aircraft.
The landing of aircraft within the waterway is prohibited, except for:
A. Emergency use;   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
B. Necessary use by state agencies and departments;   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
C. Use within landing areas and for purposes designated by the bureau; and   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
D. Landing of aircraft when water areas are frozen, except as permitted by rule of the bureau.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
3.  Motor-driven snowsleds.
The use of motor-driven snowsleds is prohibited within the waterway except as permitted by rule of the bureau.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1876. Control of land areas

§1876. Control of land areas
1.  Structures.
New structures or expansions of existing structures are not permitted within the restricted zone, except those structures essential to state service agencies, those structures determined by the bureau to be essential in maintaining water level controls and temporary structures determined by the bureau to be necessary for watercourse crossing and access. All existing structures must be removed except those determined necessary by the bureau to carry out the intent of this subchapter.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
2.  New construction.
New construction within 1/4 mile of the restricted zone may be done only with the prior approval of the bureau.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
3.  Camps.
Other than structures permitted under subsection 1, camps are prohibited within the restricted zone. Existing commercial sporting camps must be acquired by the bureau and may be leased back to the present owners or others on terms and conditions determined by the bureau. As of July 25, 1984, the bureau may not change the existing type of use of Jalbert's Sporting Camps on Round Pond and Nugents Sporting Camps on Chamberlain Lake or destroy or abandon those camps without legislative approval.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1877. Authority to acquire property by eminent domain or otherwise

§1877. Authority to acquire property by eminent domain or otherwise
The bureau may acquire, on behalf of the State, land, improvements or any interest therein and water and power rights within the boundaries of the waterway or adjacent thereto by purchase, lease or gift and to enter into agreements concerning the same. Any land acquired that is adjacent to the waterway becomes part of the waterway. The bureau is authorized to accept and receive gifts and bequests of money or other property, including funds from the Federal Government, for purposes consistent with the intent of the Legislature in establishing the waterway.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
Within the restricted zone, the bureau may acquire by eminent domain on behalf of the State any land, improvements or any interest therein and water and power rights, specifically excluding Telos Dam Lot and Lock Dam Lot and water and power rights connected therewith; however, the power and authority of the bureau as otherwise provided to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter apply to Telos Dam Lot and Lock Dam Lot.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1878. Manner of acquisition by eminent domain

§1878. Manner of acquisition by eminent domain
Acquisition of property by the bureau by eminent domain pursuant to section 1877 must be made in the manner provided in Title 35-A, chapter 65.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1879. Initial plan for acquisition

§1879. Initial plan for acquisition
As soon as possible after availability of funds after December 29, 1966 the bureau shall proceed to acquire title in fee simple to land within the restricted zone. The bureau shall acquire within the restricted zone any other rights the bureau determines necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter. Nothing contained in this section and no action under this section may limit any of the powers or authority of the bureau under this subchapter.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1881. Use of roads

§1881. Use of roads
1.  New roads.
The bureau has sole control of access to the waterway from any public road.
[PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
2.  Existing roads.
Existing private roads within the waterway remain privately owned as existing. The bureau may direct the discontinuance and relocation of any portion of such a road that is within the restricted zone at the expense of the bureau. When the bureau directs the discontinuance of a road and the landowner does not request the relocation of the road at the time of the bureau's directive, the bureau is not obligated to relocate that road.
[PL 2001, c. 312, §1 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 312, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1883. Rules (REPEALED)

§1883. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 604, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1884. Enforcement, inspection and penalties for violations

§1884. Enforcement, inspection and penalties for violations
Permits issued by the bureau under this subchapter have the force and effect of law. No timber harvesting operation may be undertaken except in conformance with this subchapter.   [PL 2001, c. 604, §16 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
For the purposes of inspection and to ensure compliance with permits issued or adopted by the bureau, authorized bureau staff or consultant personnel may conduct investigations, examinations, tests and site evaluations that are determined to be necessary to verify information presented to the bureau and may obtain access to any lands and structures regulated under this subchapter.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
In addition, the bureau may in the name of the State institute any appropriate action, injunction or other proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any violation of this subchapter or of the permits issued under it or rules adopted under section 1803. This action may include, but is not limited to, proceedings to revoke or suspend any bureau permit or approval taken before the District Court in accordance with Title 4, section 152, subsection 9 and Title 4, chapter 5 or, notwithstanding the provisions of Title 5, section 10051, before the Superior Court, as part of an enforcement action brought by the bureau.   [PL 2001, c. 604, §16 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B28 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 604, §16 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §F6 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1885. Possession of weapons (REPEALED)

§1885. Possession of weapons
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 604, §17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1886. Police supervision (REPEALED)

§1886. Police supervision
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 604, §17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1887. Jurisdiction (REPEALED)

§1887. Jurisdiction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 604, §17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1888. Employees

§1888. Employees
The bureau shall fix the duties of and employ permanently or part-time any employees and other personnel, subject to the Civil Service Law, the bureau considers necessary in the discharge of its duties under this subchapter.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1889. Allocation of funds

§1889. Allocation of funds
Except for revenues resulting from an increase in fees in the waterway that, as provided in this chapter, accrue to a dedicated revenue account to be used for capital improvements in the waterway, all money received by the bureau with respect to the operation and management of the waterway must be deposited with the Treasurer of State to be credited to the General Fund.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1890. Appeals

§1890. Appeals
Any applicant for a timber harvesting permit who is aggrieved by a decision of the bureau relating to timber harvesting operations may appeal in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter VII.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1890-A. Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council; established (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 1891)

§1890-A. Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council; established
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 1891)
There is established the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council, referred to in this section as "the council," pursuant to Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 3‑D.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).]
1.  Duties.
The council shall:
A. Meet at least twice annually;   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).]
B. Work with the manager of the waterway in developing and maintaining a strategic plan for the waterway and advancing the mission and goals of the waterway; and   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).]
C. Report annually to the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands regarding the state of the waterway and at other times as it is determined necessary by the council.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
[PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
2.  Members.
The council consists of 7 members including:
A. One representative of the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service;   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).]
B. One public member;   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).]
C. One member with knowledge and experience in sustainable forest management who is a private landowner, or an employee of the landowner, whose holdings abut the waterway;   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).]
D. One member with knowledge and experience in wilderness recreation;   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).]
E. One member with knowledge and experience in natural resources planning and management;   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).]
F. One member with knowledge and experience in fisheries or wildlife conservation; and   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).]
G. One member with knowledge and experience in cultural and historic preservation.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).]
The members shall annually elect a chair from among the members. The chair is responsible for scheduling, preparing the agenda of and presiding at meetings.
[PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).]
3.  Appointment.
The Governor shall appoint the 6 members described in subsection 2, paragraphs B to G. The Governor shall invite the Northeast Regional Director of the National Park Service within the United States Department of the Interior to designate the member described in subsection 2, paragraph A.
[PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).]
4.  Terms.
Council members serve terms of 5 years and may serve no more than 2 terms.
[PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1890-B. Allagash Wilderness Waterway Permanent Endowment Fund (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 1891-A)

§1890-B. Allagash Wilderness Waterway Permanent Endowment Fund
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 1891-A)
The Treasurer of State shall establish a dedicated, nonlapsing unit called the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Permanent Endowment Fund as a separate unit within the Allagash Waterway account and shall manage the account as a state-held trust. Subject to the approval of the Governor, the commissioner may accept funds from any source and may accept gifts in trust to be credited to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Permanent Endowment Fund, except that a gift may not be accepted with any encumbrances or stipulations as to the use of the gift. Interest earned on investments in the fund must be credited to the fund. With the advice of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council under section 1890-A, the director may expend money from the fund for purposes consistent with section 1871 and an approved waterway management plan.   [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. AA, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2007, c. 2, §2 (COR). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §13 (RAL). PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. AA, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1890-C. Reporting (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 1891-B)

§1890-C. Reporting
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 1891-B)
The commissioner shall report on or before March 1st of each year to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over conservation matters regarding the state of the waterway, including its mission and goals, administration, education and interpretive programs, historic preservation efforts, visitor use and evaluation, ecological conditions and any natural character enhancements, general finances, income, expenditures and balance of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Permanent Endowment Fund, the department's annual budget request for the waterway operation in the coming fiscal year and current challenges and prospects for the waterway.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §14 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §14 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1891. Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council; established (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 12, SECTION 1890-A)

§1891. Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council; established
(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 12, SECTION 1890-A)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 146, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1891-A. Allagash Wilderness Waterway Permanent Endowment Fund (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 12, SECTION 1890-B)

§1891-A. Allagash Wilderness Waterway Permanent Endowment Fund
(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 12, SECTION 1890-B)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 146, §4 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §13 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6: ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY › 12 §1891-B. Reporting (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 12, SECTION 1890-C)

§1891-B. Reporting
(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 12, SECTION 1890-C)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 146, §5 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §14 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6-A: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS › 12 §1891. Maine Conservation Corps

§1891. Maine Conservation Corps
There is established within the bureau the Maine Conservation Corps, referred to in this chapter as "the Corps," to provide job training, education and work opportunities for the economically disadvantaged, to improve public property for the increased use and enjoyment of the public, to provide conservation education, to promote and manage volunteer opportunities related to natural resources and to assist public and nonprofit organizations with projects that serve a valid public purpose and have purposes consistent with this subchapter.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
Revisor's Note: §1891. Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council; established (As enacted by PL 2007, c. 146, §3 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 12, SECTION 1890-A)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 146, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §12 (RAL). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6-A: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS › 12 §1891-A. Participants

§1891-A. Participants
The Corps shall strive to include a diversity of participants. Priority must be given to those whose family income is 150% or less of the nonfarm income official poverty line as defined by the federal Office of Management and Budget and as revised annually in accordance with the United States Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, Section 673, Subsection 2 and to those who are low-income individuals as defined by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, 29 United States Code, Section 3102. A person is not eligible if that person has left a secondary school for the purpose of participating in the Corps. Corps members may be jointly enrolled in any state or local job training program or human resource development program.   [PL 2017, c. 110, §3 (AMD).]
Revisor's Note: §1891-A. Allagash Wilderness Waterway Permanent Endowment Fund (As enacted by PL 2007, c. 146, §4 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 12, SECTION 1890-B)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 146, §4 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §13 (RAL). PL 2017, c. 110, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6-A: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS › 12 §1891-B. Projects

§1891-B. Projects
1.  Types of projects.
Projects undertaken by the Corps include, but are not limited to, projects such as:
A. Forestry, nursery and silvicultural operations;   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
B. Wildlife habitat conservation, rehabilitation and improvement;   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
C. Recreational area development, management and improvement;   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
D. Energy conservation projects;   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
E. Fish culture and habitat maintenance and improvement and other fisheries or marine resource assistance;   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
F. Trail and campsite development and improvement;   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
G. Insect, disease, rodents and fire prevention and control;   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
H. Erosion, flood, drought and storm damage assistance and control;   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
I. Reclamation and improvement of lands disturbed by erosion, mining or other adverse natural or human-made actions; and   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
J. Environmental education programs.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Eligible sponsors.
All projects must be undertaken and operated under the sponsorship and cooperation of a public agency or a nonprofit organization. A sponsoring public agency or organization shall contribute to a project by, at a minimum, providing tools, supplies, equipment and technical supervision and plans necessary for project completion.
[PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Additional criteria.
Projects must be of lasting and worthwhile significance to the people of the State or otherwise serve a valid public purpose and provide meaningful work or service experience to the enrollees.
[PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §1891-B. Reporting (As enacted by PL 2007, c. 146, §5 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 12, SECTION 1890-C)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 146, §5 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §14 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6-A: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS › 12 §1891-C. Limitations

§1891-C. Limitations
Projects to be carried out by the Corps are limited to projects on publicly owned lands or, if not on public lands, under the sponsorship and supervision of a public agency or nonprofit organization.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6-A: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS › 12 §1891-D. Administration

§1891-D. Administration
The director shall employ a director of the Corps and may employ other personnel as are required to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
The director of the Corps shall work with other agencies and organizations to design the Corps to provide maximum volunteer and work opportunities, job skills training, education, improvements to publicly owned property and assistance with projects conducted by public agencies and nonprofit organizations.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
The director of the Corps shall work with state and local job training agencies, including other service delivery areas and the job service, which may conduct recruitment and referral of individuals interested in participating in the Corps. Agency collaboration with the Corps is on a voluntary basis.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
There is established a dedicated account for the use of the Corps. This account must be used to receive funds contributed by private and public agencies, organizations or individuals and to expend those funds to promote the purposes of this subchapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, state agencies may transfer money appropriated from the General Fund into this account for purposes of contributing to projects, services or volunteer stipends that benefit the contributing agency. The Corps may enter into an agreement with a private nonprofit organization designated by the director for the purpose of assisting with the management and operation of the Corps. The designated organization may accept federal and state funds and private contributions, directly or through the Corps, for the purpose of developing and operating programs of the Corps.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6-A: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS › 12 §1891-E. Corps members

§1891-E. Corps members
Members of the Corps who are paid wages or a living allowance through the General Fund account of the Corps or through its dedicated account must receive personal liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance, and those who meet the income guidelines in section 1891‑A must be compensated at least the minimum wage or an annualized living allowance of at least 75% of the minimum wage times 2,080. Notwithstanding other state laws, Corps members are not considered employees of the State for the purposes of Title 5, Part 20.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6-A: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS › 12 §1891-F. Prohibition against displacement of other employees or involvement in labor disputes

§1891-F. Prohibition against displacement of other employees or involvement in labor disputes
The assignment of members of the Corps may not result in the displacement of existing employees of the sponsor, including any employees who have been temporarily laid off by the sponsor. For purposes of this section, "displacement" means both total and partial displacement, including a reduction in the number of hours, wages or other benefits of employment.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6-B: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT › 12 §1891-K. State Environmental Resource Volunteer Effort Program created

§1891-K. State Environmental Resource Volunteer Effort Program created
There is established within the Corps the State Environmental Resource Volunteer Effort Program, referred to in this subchapter as "SERVE/Maine," to create, promote and manage volunteer and intern opportunities with public agencies that are responsible for protecting, developing, managing or preserving the State's natural resources.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6-B: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT › 12 §1891-L. Volunteer insurance

§1891-L. Volunteer insurance
SERVE/Maine shall ensure that volunteers are covered by workplace injury and liability insurance.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6-B: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT › 12 §1891-M. Types of volunteer or intern services

§1891-M. Types of volunteer or intern services
Volunteers and interns may perform work and services that are described in section 1891-B. Volunteers and interns must be placed in federal, state or local public agencies or in nonprofit organizations and perform work or services that benefit the public. The volunteer and intern positions must be sponsored by natural resource-related agencies or organizations. Volunteers or interns may not attempt to influence legislation, engage in protests, petitions, boycotts, strikes, union organizing or political campaigning or support religious activities or engage in religious proselytizing or fund-raising for private nonprofit organizations as SERVE/Maine volunteers or interns. A sponsoring agency must contribute to a volunteer or intern position by providing all necessary supervision, supplies, equipment and plans required for the position.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6-B: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT › 12 §1891-N. Stipends

§1891-N. Stipends
Sponsoring natural resource agencies may provide stipends to volunteers and interns not to exceed the minimum wage and may reimburse volunteers or interns for work-related expenses.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §3 (NEW).]
Funds for stipends must be deposited by sponsoring agencies in an account established for the Corps, as authorized by section 1891-D. The Corps will disperse stipends to volunteers and interns eligible for those payments.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 6-B: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT › 12 §1891-O. Monetary contributions to the volunteer and intern program

§1891-O. Monetary contributions to the volunteer and intern program
Private organizations and individuals may donate money to SERVE/Maine for general or specific purposes. The funds must be expended to further the purposes of the program.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 8: OFF-ROAD RECREATIONAL VEHICLE OFFICE › 12 §1893-A. Recreational management areas

§1893-A. Recreational management areas
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Excavation" means an excavation for borrow, topsoil, clay or silt, whether alone or in combination.   [PL 2001, c. 466, §7 (NEW).]
B. "Recreational management area" means an area formerly used for excavation on which trails that have been designed for all-terrain vehicle use are developed and on which recreational use by the public is allowed.   [PL 2001, c. 466, §7 (NEW).]
[PL 2001, c. 466, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Development of recreational management areas.
An owner or operator of an excavation site proposing to develop a recreational management area and requesting a variance from reclamation standards under Title 38, section 490‑E shall request the assistance of the office.
Upon receipt of a request for assistance, the office shall assess the affected land for suitability for an all-terrain vehicle trail system. The office shall advise the landowner of funding, technical assistance and other assistance available through the ATV Recreational Management Fund established in section 1893, subsections 2 and 3. When an initial assessment of the affected land indicates the area is appropriate for an all-terrain vehicle trail system, the office may assist the owner or operator in developing a plan and completing a variance application.
[PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. D, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 466, §7 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §B23 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. D, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 8: OFF-ROAD RECREATIONAL VEHICLE OFFICE › 12 §1893-C. ATV Trail Advisory Council established (REPEALED)

§1893-C. ATV Trail Advisory Council established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 186, §2 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 491, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 9: PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR BOATS › 12 §1896. Boating Facilities Fund

§1896. Boating Facilities Fund
There is created within the bureau the Boating Facilities Fund, referred to in this subchapter as the "fund." The fund, as funded under Title 36, section 2903‑D, subsection 1, must be available to the director in carrying out the duties of the bureau under this subchapter. This fund is a continuous carrying account. The fund also receives fees collected under subchapter 10 and is available to the director in carrying out the duties specified under subchapter 10.   [PL 2015, c. 252, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 693, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 693, §11 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV). PL 2015, c. 252, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS › Subchapter 9: PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR BOATS › 12 §1897. Fees

§1897. Fees
The director may charge reasonable fees for the services provided under this subchapter. Such fees must be used to supervise and manage public facilities for boats. The director may set aside no more than 10% of those fees per year as a reserve fund for repairs and maintenance of those facilities and for marking the waters where in the director's judgment a hazard to boating exists.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
When it is essential for public safety, the director may prepare, print and distribute navigation charts and publications and may charge a reasonable fee for them.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
When it is in the State's best interest, the director may charge reasonable amounts for the actual costs of providing materials and services associated with the construction and repair of boating facilities.   [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).