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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 2: MATERIAL ASSISTANCE › 12 §8703. Municipal forests

§8703. Municipal forests
The director may establish a program to provide, at cost, forest seedlings or transplants for use on lands acquired by municipalities for forest purposes as allowed in Title 30, chapter 227. Application for such material shall be made on forms as the director prescribes. The director, whenever providing forest seedlings or transplants, shall recommend procedures for the planting, management and protection of the municipal forest lands.   [PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 2: MATERIAL ASSISTANCE › 12 §8704. Rehabilitation program

§8704. Rehabilitation program
The director may carry out a forest rehabilitation program on unstocked and poorly stocked potential forest land, either public or private, with first priority to burned areas. The director shall make use of federal funds as and if available and of inmates of state institutions, including penal, whenever possible or feasible. The State shall participate in the cost of such forest rehabilitation up to 50% of the total cost on private land including the value of trees. Rehabilitation on private lands may be done only at the landowner's request.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §64 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §64 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 2: MATERIAL ASSISTANCE › 12 §8705. Community Forestry Fund

§8705. Community Forestry Fund
1.  Establishment of fund.
The Community Forestry Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund under the jurisdiction of the bureau to promote the community forestry activities in the municipalities of the State. The bureau may apply for and accept any appropriation, grant, gift or service made available from any public or private sources consistent with the purpose of this section and shall deposit any such money into the fund.
[PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. XXX, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
2.  Use of the fund.
The bureau shall develop a process for municipalities to submit proposals and establish criteria for reviewing proposals and awarding grants from the fund for the purpose of developing and maintaining community forestry activities.
[PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. XXX, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 439, §XXX1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 1: COMMERCIAL STANDARD FOR MAINE WHITE-CEDAR SHINGLES › 12 §8821. Purpose (REPEALED)

§8821. Purpose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 13, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 1: COMMERCIAL STANDARD FOR MAINE WHITE-CEDAR SHINGLES › 12 §8822. Raw material (REPEALED)

§8822. Raw material
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 13, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 1: COMMERCIAL STANDARD FOR MAINE WHITE-CEDAR SHINGLES › 12 §8823. Maine commercial standard shingles (REPEALED)

§8823. Maine commercial standard shingles
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 13, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 1: COMMERCIAL STANDARD FOR MAINE WHITE-CEDAR SHINGLES › 12 §8824. Grades (REPEALED)

§8824. Grades
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 13, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 1: COMMERCIAL STANDARD FOR MAINE WHITE-CEDAR SHINGLES › 12 §8825. Nomenclature and definitions (REPEALED)

§8825. Nomenclature and definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 13, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 1: COMMERCIAL STANDARD FOR MAINE WHITE-CEDAR SHINGLES › 12 §8826. Dimension of shingles (REPEALED)

§8826. Dimension of shingles
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 13, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 1: COMMERCIAL STANDARD FOR MAINE WHITE-CEDAR SHINGLES › 12 §8827. Dimension of bundles (REPEALED)

§8827. Dimension of bundles
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 13, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 1: COMMERCIAL STANDARD FOR MAINE WHITE-CEDAR SHINGLES › 12 §8828. Sawing (REPEALED)

§8828. Sawing
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 13, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 1: COMMERCIAL STANDARD FOR MAINE WHITE-CEDAR SHINGLES › 12 §8829. Area coverage (REPEALED)

§8829. Area coverage
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 13, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 1: COMMERCIAL STANDARD FOR MAINE WHITE-CEDAR SHINGLES › 12 §8830. Labeling (REPEALED)

§8830. Labeling
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 13, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 1: COMMERCIAL STANDARD FOR MAINE WHITE-CEDAR SHINGLES › 12 §8831. Registration (REPEALED)

§8831. Registration
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 13, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 1: COMMERCIAL STANDARD FOR MAINE WHITE-CEDAR SHINGLES › 12 §8832. Grading and reinspection (REPEALED)

§8832. Grading and reinspection
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §F38 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 13, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 1: COMMERCIAL STANDARD FOR MAINE WHITE-CEDAR SHINGLES › 12 §8833. Penalties and revocation (REPEALED)

§8833. Penalties and revocation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B31 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 13, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 2: TRANSPORTATION OR CUTTING OF CHRISTMAS TREES › 12 §8841. Definitions

§8841. Definitions
For the purpose of this Article the following terms shall have the following meanings.   [PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Christmas tree.
"Christmas tree" means any species of coniferous tree severed from the stump and cut for commercial purposes as a Christmas tree.
[PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Evergreen boughs.
"Evergreen boughs" means boughs or tips of all species of coniferous trees cut for commercial purposes.
[PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]
3.
[PL 1983, c. 507, §1 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 507, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 2: TRANSPORTATION OR CUTTING OF CHRISTMAS TREES › 12 §8842. Owner's permission required (REPEALED)

§8842. Owner's permission required
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 507, §2 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §F39 (RP). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 2: TRANSPORTATION OR CUTTING OF CHRISTMAS TREES › 12 §8843. Forgery

§8843. Forgery
Every permit, bill of sale, port of entry statement, or other written document specified in this Article shall be deemed to be a written instrument subject to the laws relating to forgery.   [PL 1983, c. 507, §2 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 507, §2 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 2: TRANSPORTATION OR CUTTING OF CHRISTMAS TREES › 12 §8844. Seizure or attachment

§8844. Seizure or attachment
Any officer authorized to make inspections, investigations or arrests under this Article may seize and hold Christmas trees or evergreen boughs until proof of ownership has been established. If proof of ownership has not been established, the officer shall try to determine where those trees or boughs were cut and notify the landowner. If the owner does not want the trees or boughs, or ownership cannot be determined, the State may dispose of them and any money derived from the disposition of the trees and boughs must be paid to the landowner, if the landowner's identity can be established and, otherwise, to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the General Fund.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §65 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 507, §2 (RPR). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §65 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 2: TRANSPORTATION OR CUTTING OF CHRISTMAS TREES › 12 §8845. Federal quarantine regulations

§8845. Federal quarantine regulations
Compliance with this Article does not relieve or exempt from legal responsibility any person from compliance with the federal regulations concerning any quarantine law.   [PL 1983, c. 507, §2 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 507, §2 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 2: TRANSPORTATION OR CUTTING OF CHRISTMAS TREES › 12 §8846. Trees from out-of-state (REPEALED)

§8846. Trees from out-of-state
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 507, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 2: TRANSPORTATION OR CUTTING OF CHRISTMAS TREES › 12 §8847. Enforcement agencies

§8847. Enforcement agencies
State police, county sheriffs, municipal law enforcement officers, state forest rangers and game wardens are authorized to make inspections, investigations, arrests and disposals of trees and boughs under this Article.   [PL 1983, c. 507, §4 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 507, §4 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 2: TRANSPORTATION OR CUTTING OF CHRISTMAS TREES › 12 §8848. Registration (REPEALED)

§8848. Registration
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 507, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 2: TRANSPORTATION OR CUTTING OF CHRISTMAS TREES › 12 §8849. Penalty (REPEALED)

§8849. Penalty
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 507, §6 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §F41 (RP). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 3: FORESTRY SUPERVISION OF BIOMASS FUEL WOOD HARVESTING › 12 §8860. Purpose (REPEALED)

§8860. Purpose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 286 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 555, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 3: FORESTRY SUPERVISION OF BIOMASS FUEL WOOD HARVESTING › 12 §8861. Definitions (REPEALED)

§8861. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 286 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 502, §B14 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 555, §9 (RP). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. A, §36 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 3: FORESTRY SUPERVISION OF BIOMASS FUEL WOOD HARVESTING › 12 §8862. Certification of harvest required (REPEALED)

§8862. Certification of harvest required
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 286 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 555, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 3: FORESTRY SUPERVISION OF BIOMASS FUEL WOOD HARVESTING › 12 §8863. Sample forms (REPEALED)

§8863. Sample forms
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 286 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 555, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3: REGULATION › Article 3: FORESTRY SUPERVISION OF BIOMASS FUEL WOOD HARVESTING › 12 §8864. Repeal (REPEALED)

§8864. Repeal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 286 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 749, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 555, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3-A: FOREST PRACTICES › 12 §8866. Purpose

§8866. Purpose
The Legislature finds and declares that the State's forests are resources of great significance to the people of the State. These resources have great economic value, environmental value, scenic beauty and unique characteristics and unsurpassed recreational, cultural and historical values of present and future benefit to the citizens of the State. The well-being of communities of the State depends upon sustainable forest management. Liquidation harvesting is a serious and direct threat to forest management, forest industries and rural communities over the landscape of Maine. Liquidation harvesting produces significant adverse economic and environmental effects and threatens the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the State. Liquidation harvesting is incompatible with responsible forest stewardship and must be substantially eliminated.   [PL 2003, c. 422, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 422, §A1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3-A: FOREST PRACTICES › 12 §8867. Rulemaking (REPEALED)

§8867. Rulemaking
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 555, §10 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §G8 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §G8 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 722, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 722, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 722, §4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 722, §11 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 720, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3-A: FOREST PRACTICES › 12 §8867-A. Rulemaking

§8867-A. Rulemaking
The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may adopt rules to implement this subchapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).]
The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall consult with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to ensure that rules adopted under this subchapter are consistent with wildlife habitat and environmental protection.   [PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 720, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3-A: FOREST PRACTICES › 12 §8867-B. Regulation of timber harvesting activities in areas adjacent to rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands and tidal waters

§8867-B. Regulation of timber harvesting activities in areas adjacent to rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands and tidal waters
In accordance with the purposes of chapter 206‑A and Title 38, chapter 3, the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall adopt rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375 to establish performance standards for timber harvesting activities in areas adjacent to rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands and tidal waters. The rules must provide the maximum opportunity for flexibility that achieves the goal of protecting the public resources while minimizing the impact on private resources. The initial rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. Subsequent amendments to those rules are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. D, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 695, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 566, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 335, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. D, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3-A: FOREST PRACTICES › 12 §8867-C. Enhancement of cold water fisheries habitat

§8867-C. Enhancement of cold water fisheries habitat
By November 1, 2012, the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall adopt rules to allow activities that enhance cold water fishery habitat without a permit or fee. The rules must establish standards for the placement of wood in stream channels and specify that only a licensed forester trained by the bureau in cooperation with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in techniques to enhance fisheries habitat may implement these techniques.   [PL 2011, c. 599, §3 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
In developing standards to enhance brook trout habitat and the training required to implement habitat enhancement, the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall consult with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the Department of Marine Resources and the Department of Environmental Protection. The bureau shall notify the departments of habitat enhancement activities conducted under this section.   [PL 2011, c. 599, §3 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
A permit is not required for activities conducted in accordance with the rules adopted under this section in stream segments that have been identified by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as lacking desired habitat features. The Department of Marine Resources must be consulted and approve of any habitat enhancement under this section on a stream that is identified as Atlantic salmon habitat.   [PL 2011, c. 599, §3 (NEW).]
The initial rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. Subsequent amendments to those rules are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. This section does not relieve a person from meeting the requirements of section 8867‑B or Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 2‑B.   [PL 2011, c. 599, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 599, §3 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3-A: FOREST PRACTICES › 12 §8867-D. Regulation of timber harvesting and timber harvesting activities within the unorganized and deorganized areas of the State

§8867-D. Regulation of timber harvesting and timber harvesting activities within the unorganized and deorganized areas of the State
Beginning November 1, 2012, the director of the bureau shall administer and enforce the regulation of timber harvesting and timber harvesting activities in areas classified as protection districts and management districts by the commission in accordance with section 685‑A. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall establish standards in rule to implement this section.   [PL 2011, c. 599, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§6, 7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
The initial rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. Subsequent amendments to those rules are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2011, c. 599, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 599, §4 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§6, 7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3-A: FOREST PRACTICES › 12 §8867-E. Regulation of land management roads, gravel pits and water crossings within the unorganized and deorganized areas of the State

§8867-E. Regulation of land management roads, gravel pits and water crossings within the unorganized and deorganized areas of the State
1.  Regulation.
In accordance with section 685‑A, subsection 14, beginning November 1, 2012, the director of the bureau shall administer and enforce the regulation of construction, maintenance and repair of land management roads, water crossings by land management roads and gravel pits of less than 5 acres in areas designated as protection districts and management districts by the commission.
[PL 2013, c. 256, §11 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
2.  Rules.
The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall adopt rules to implement this section. Initial rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. Subsequent amendments to those rules are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. Rules adopted under this subsection must be adopted in consultation with the commission. The rules must:
A. Require a permit from the bureau for activities located within areas of special flood hazard as defined in the commission's rules;   [PL 2011, c. 599, §5 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
B. Include standards to protect outstanding river segments, historic, scenic, scientific, recreational and aesthetic resources in districts classified by the commission for special protection and delineated on land use maps adopted under section 685‑A, subsection 7‑A; and   [PL 2011, c. 599, §5 (NEW).]
C. Require review by and approval from the commission for any activity in a protection district described in paragraph B that requires a permit.   [PL 2011, c. 599, §5 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 599, §5 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§6, 7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 599, §5 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§6, 7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 256, §11 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3-A: FOREST PRACTICES › 12 §8867-F. Fee schedule

§8867-F. Fee schedule
The bureau shall establish a schedule of fees through rulemaking for the administration of sections 8867‑D and 8867‑E. Notwithstanding Title 5, section 8071, subsection 2, paragraph A, rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. The bureau may not issue an approval, certificate, special exception or variance until the required fee has been paid.   [PL 2011, c. 599, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 599, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3-A: FOREST PRACTICES › 12 §8867-G. Forest certification programs

§8867-G. Forest certification programs
1.  Requirements for state land.
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may obtain or maintain certification from a forest certification program for state land only if the program, in order to obtain certification under the program:
A. Contains performance-based indicators described in subsection 2 that protect forest workers, including logging and trucking contractors, that can be assessed and verified by a recognized certifying entity; and   [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
B. Does not require payment to a trade association that is registered with the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.   [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Performance-based indicators.
Performance-based indicators required by subsection 1 include the following labor practices:
A. No use of child labor;   [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
B. No use of forced labor;   [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
C. No discrimination;   [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
D. Freedom of association and collective bargaining;   [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
E. Promotion of gender equality;   [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
F. Implementation of legal occupational health and safety practices;   [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
G. Payment of fair wages that meet or exceed the minimum wage;   [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
H. Adequate and effective training; and   [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
I. Grievance resolution and compensation for damages.   [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 3-A: FOREST PRACTICES › 12 §8869-A. Prior bureau approval for harvesting trees and authority to issue stop-work orders

§8869-A. Prior bureau approval for harvesting trees and authority to issue stop-work orders
The bureau shall establish a prior approval process for harvesting trees by a person that has committed 2 violations of unlawful cutting of trees pursuant to Title 17, section 2510, subsection 1. The process must include at a minimum the following:   [PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV); PL 2013, c. 412, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Written approval.
Requiring written approval from the bureau for the person to harvest trees on any land in the State; and
[PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV); PL 2013, c. 412, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Bonding.
Requiring the person to post a private bond in an amount not less than $500,000 before commencing tree harvesting.
[PL 2013, c. 412, §1 (NEW).]
The bureau shall issue a stop-work order if the requirements of this section are not met at the time harvesting is occurring.   [PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV); PL 2013, c. 412, §1 (NEW).]
For the purposes of this section, "person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association or any other legal entity.   [PL 2013, c. 412, §1 (NEW).]
The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are major substantive rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2013, c. 412, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV). PL 2013, c. 412, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 4: ASSESSMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES › 12 §8871. Maine's forests (REPEALED)

§8871. Maine's forests
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 555, §11 (RP). PL 1989, c. 600, §B11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 4: ASSESSMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES › 12 §8872. Assessment of forest resources (REPEALED)

§8872. Assessment of forest resources
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 555, §11 (RP). PL 1989, c. 600, §B11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 4: ASSESSMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES › 12 §8873. Annual report (REPEALED)

§8873. Annual report
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 555, §11 (RP). PL 1989, c. 600, §B11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 4: ASSESSMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES › 12 §8874. Cooperation (REPEALED)

§8874. Cooperation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 555, §11 (RP). PL 1989, c. 600, §B11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 4: ASSESSMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES › 12 §8875. Authority (REPEALED)

§8875. Authority
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 555, §11 (RP). PL 1989, c. 600, §B11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 4-A: FOREST RESOURCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM › 12 §8876. Forest Resource Assessment Program

§8876. Forest Resource Assessment Program
There is established in the Bureau of Forestry a Forest Resource Assessment Program. The purpose of the Forest Resource Assessment Program is to systematically and continually assess the ability of the State's forests to provide sustainable forest resources and socioeconomic benefits for the people of this State. The Director of the Bureau of Forestry, referred to in this subchapter as "the director," shall implement this program to:   [PL 1997, c. 720, §9 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
1.  Current status.
Assess the current status of forest resources, using standards of forest sustainability developed in accordance with section 8876‑A;
[PL 1997, c. 720, §9 (AMD).]
2.  Future demand.
Project future demand for forest resources based on a common economic forecast developed by the Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission and on other appropriate economic projections;
[PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §21 (RPR).]
3.  Trends.
Identify trends in resource utilization and forecast supply available to meet the projected demands; and
[PL 1997, c. 720, §9 (AMD).]
4.  Potential shortfalls.
Identify potential shortfalls in forest resources and the management and policy actions necessary in the public and private sector to avoid shortfalls.
[PL 1997, c. 720, §9 (AMD).]
5.  Recomendations.
[PL 1997, c. 720, §9 (RP).]
The director shall coordinate the efforts of this program fully with ongoing bureau and federal forestry program planning efforts and with the efforts of the Maine Economic Growth Council to develop a long-term plan for the State's economy pursuant to Title 10, section 929‑B.   [PL 1997, c. 720, §9 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §J10 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 720, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. DD, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. DD, §24 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV). PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. D, §12 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. IIII, §6 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §21 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 4-A: FOREST RESOURCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM › 12 §8876-A. Forest sustainability

§8876-A. Forest sustainability
The director shall establish a process to assess forest sustainability. In developing this process, the director shall build on the principles of sustainability developed by the Northern Forest Lands Council established by Congress in 1990 and the criteria developed by the Maine Council on Sustainable Forest Management pursuant to Executive Order #11 dated April 25, 1995.   [PL 1997, c. 720, §10 (NEW).]
1.  Standards.
Standards must be established to assess each of the criteria listed in this subsection by January 1st of the year indicated. The following standards must be specific, measurable and understandable by both forest managers and the general public:
A. Soil productivity by 2001;   [PL 1997, c. 720, §10 (NEW).]
B. Water quality, wetlands and riparian zones by 1999;   [PL 1997, c. 720, §10 (NEW).]
C. Timber supply and quality by 1999;   [PL 1997, c. 720, §10 (NEW).]
D. Aesthetic impacts of timber harvesting by 2003;   [PL 1997, c. 720, §10 (NEW).]
E. Biological diversity by 2002;   [PL 1997, c. 720, §10 (NEW).]
F. Public accountability of forest owners and managers by 1999; and   [PL 1997, c. 720, §10 (NEW).]
G. Traditional recreation by 2003.   [PL 1997, c. 720, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 720, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Process.
The director shall identify individuals with scientific background and practical experience in each of the criteria areas listed in subsection 1 and convene technical working groups. In the development of standards pursuant to subsection 1, the director and working groups shall assess current status and trends, the desired objectives and actions to reach the objectives. Each working group shall identify a range of alternative standards and recommend a set of standards based on a comprehensive review of available information and an assessment of the economic impacts of implementing the standards. The director shall coordinate the efforts of each working group and provide an opportunity for public comment on the recommended standards prior to final adoption.
[PL 1997, c. 720, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Report.
The director shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over forestry matters with a recommendation for each set of standards and an articulated goal for each criterion by the date specified in subsection 1. At the time of the report, the director shall indicate the recommended timetable for revisiting the particular criterion and standards.
[PL 1997, c. 720, §10 (NEW).]
4.  Monitoring.
As each set of standards is adopted, the director shall develop a system to monitor statewide progress in achieving those standards and begin monitoring. Standards and monitoring systems must be in place for all criteria by July 1, 2004.
[PL 1997, c. 720, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 720, §§10,11 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 4-A: FOREST RESOURCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM › 12 §8877. Review and coordination (REPEALED)

§8877. Review and coordination
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §J10 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §G9 (RP). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §G9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 4-A: FOREST RESOURCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM › 12 §8877-A. Determination of supply and demand for timber resources

§8877-A. Determination of supply and demand for timber resources
The director shall use a variety of methods, including those specified in this section, to assess the status of timber resources, project future demand for these resources and forecast the supply available to meet the projected demands.   [PL 1997, c. 720, §11 (NEW).]
1.  Forest inventory.
The director, in cooperation with the United States Forest Service, shall conduct a forest inventory and analysis program. The inventory must be based on plot data collected annually in a manner that provides for the entire State to be inventoried on a cycle of not more than 5 years. Plot data must be collected and compiled to provide for analysis by ownership class and geographic region. The director shall provide for collection of supplemental plot data when needed to assess the impact of catastrophic events on the State's forests or significant changes in harvesting levels or methods.
[PL 1997, c. 720, §11 (NEW).]
2.  Remote sensing data.
The director shall review data collected using remote sensing technology to determine the area of forest types and gross changes in forest types.
[PL 1997, c. 720, §11 (NEW).]
3.  Timber supply modeling.
The director shall coordinate efforts to project future timber supply using forest models based on growth, harvest and other dynamic factors affecting the forest. The models must allow for statewide projections and projections for geographic regions and landowner classes.
[PL 1997, c. 720, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 720, §11 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 4-A: FOREST RESOURCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM › 12 §8878. Reports (REPEALED)

§8878. Reports
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §J10 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 720, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 4-A: FOREST RESOURCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM › 12 §8878-A. Annual report on clearcutting (REPEALED)

§8878-A. Annual report on clearcutting
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 720, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 532, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 5: FOREST LANDOWNER AND WOOD PROCESSOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS › 12 §8882. Forms

§8882. Forms
Forms required under this subchapter must be provided by the bureau and must be written in an easily understandable format. In addition to the information required under section 8883-B, the bureau may request information regarding business practices and workers' compensation coverage.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §42 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 555, §12 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 600, §B11 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 648, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §F42 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 5: FOREST LANDOWNER AND WOOD PROCESSOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS › 12 §8883. Notification (REPEALED)

§8883. Notification
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 555, §12 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 600, §B11 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 648, §§4-6 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 361, §§4-7 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 603, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 345, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §F43 (RP). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 5: FOREST LANDOWNER AND WOOD PROCESSOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS › 12 §8883-A. Notification of importing or exporting (REPEALED)

§8883-A. Notification of importing or exporting
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 242, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 133, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 5: FOREST LANDOWNER AND WOOD PROCESSOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS › 12 §8886. Reports

§8886. Reports
The director shall produce the following reports.   [PL 1989, c. 555, §12 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 600, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
1.  Harvesting practices.
Utilizing a sample of forest landowner reports and any other appropriate survey methods, the director shall tabulate an annual survey of the methods of harvesting and the harvest practices employed. The information on harvesting must include, but is not limited to, the silvicultural prescriptions employed, the estimated acreage of various harvest methods, including clear-cutting, the extent of whole-tree harvesting of both solid and chipped wood, the number of clear-cuts over 75 acres in size, the total acres planted and the total acres precommercially thinned.
[PL 2011, c. 532, §11 (AMD).]
2.  Annual price reports.
The bureau shall publish, annually, a report on prices as specified below. These reports must be reported by zones as determined by the director and must include a statewide average of all zones.
A. The reports must include stumpage prices paid for forest tree species of the State as reported pursuant to section 8885. Prices for other forest products may be collected using acceptable survey techniques.   [PL 1997, c. 720, §18 (AMD).]
B.   [PL 2005, c. 133, §5 (RP).]
[PL 2005, c. 133, §5 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 555, §12 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 600, §B11 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 720, §18 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 133, §5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 532, §11 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 5: FOREST LANDOWNER AND WOOD PROCESSOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS › 12 §8887. Penalties (REPEALED)

§8887. Penalties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 555, §12 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 600, §B11 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 603, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §F49 (RP). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter 5: FOREST LANDOWNER AND WOOD PROCESSOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS › 12 §8888. Enforcement

§8888. Enforcement
Enforcement of this subchapter shall be by any state, county or municipal law enforcement officer, including forest rangers and field foresters of the Bureau of Forestry and wardens of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.   [PL 1989, c. 555, §12 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 600, Pt. B, §11 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 555, §12 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 600, §B11 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 807: FOREST FIRE CONTROL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 12 §8902. Forest fire wardens

§8902. Forest fire wardens
The director shall appoint a forest fire warden in each organized municipality. The municipal fire chief must be appointed as forest fire warden if practicable and no other person may be appointed without the approval of the municipal officers. All appointed forest fire wardens serve at the pleasure of the director and must be sworn to the faithful discharge of these duties and a certificate thereof must be returned to the bureau. A person who has been notified of this appointment shall file with the director that person's acceptance or rejection within 10 days. The appointed forest fire warden may appoint one or more deputy forest fire wardens subject to approval of the municipal officers. A deputy forest fire warden may act for the forest fire warden in the absence of the appointed forest fire warden, but compensation in addition to that provided in this section may not be made.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §66 (COR).]
The State shall pay the appointed forest fire warden an annual fee of $100. This payment is contingent upon attendance at forest fire training schools, preparation of an annual forest fire plan for the town the forest fire warden serves and reports the director may require. This fee in no way limits payment to the warden from the town the forest fire warden serves. The warden's services for work on actual forest fires, as well as that of deputy forest fire wardens, must be paid by the town and at a rate determined by the town.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §66 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 556, §6 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 108, §3 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §66 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 807: FOREST FIRE CONTROL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 12 §8903. General deputy wardens

§8903. General deputy wardens
The director may appoint general deputy wardens as an adjunct to the personnel regularly employed in the forest fire control program. They shall aid in forest fire prevention and shall take immediate action to control any unauthorized forest fires, employ assistance when required and notify the nearest forest ranger or town forest fire warden with dispatch. Such general deputy wardens and those they employ may receive the prevailing local fire fighting wages for the period so engaged.   [PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 807: FOREST FIRE CONTROL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 12 §8904. Coordinating protective agencies

§8904. Coordinating protective agencies
The director shall formulate emergency plans of action to establish staffing pools, equipment reserves, facilities for feeding, transportation and communication on forest fires. In preparing the plan, other agencies and organizations having needed facilities should be contacted, such as fire chiefs, emergency management units, the American Red Cross, sheriffs, the American Legion, the State Police, the Maine National Guard, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the State Grange, colleges, the Civil Air Patrol and any other protective group as determined by the director. Whenever or wherever a major forest fire occurs or threatens, the bureau is the coordinating agency until the Governor declares an emergency.   [PL 2013, c. 462, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV). PL 2013, c. 462, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 11: FORESTRY › Chapter 807: FOREST FIRE CONTROL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 12 §8905. Chain of command

§8905. Chain of command
The director shall be responsible for the control of forest fires in all areas of the State. In carrying out these duties, the director shall have an unbroken chain of command down to, and including, town forest fire wardens.   [PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).