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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS › Subchapter 4: FORMATION OF DISTRICTS › 12 §154. Expenses; regulations; informalities

§154. Expenses; regulations; informalities
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall pay all expenses for the issuance of such notices and the conduct of such hearings and referenda. It shall issue appropriate regulations governing the conduct of such hearings and referenda. No informalities in the conduct thereof shall invalidate said referendum.   [PL 1969, c. 477, §1 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 477, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS › Subchapter 4: FORMATION OF DISTRICTS › 12 §155. Results of referendum; determination

§155. Results of referendum; determination
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall publish the result of such referendum in a newspaper of general circulation in the territory affected and shall thereafter again consider and determine whether the operation of the district is administratively practicable and feasible. If the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall determine that the operation of such district is not administratively practicable and feasible, it shall record such determination and deny the petition. If the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall determine that the operation of such district is administratively practicable and feasible, it shall record such determination and shall proceed with the organization of the district in the manner provided. In making such determination, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall give due regard and weight to the attitude of the occupiers of lands lying within the defined boundaries, the number of land occupiers eligible to vote in such referendum who shall have voted, the proportion of the votes cast in such referendum in favor of the creation of the district to the total number of votes cast, the probable expense of carrying on erosion-control operations within such district and such other economic and social factors as may be relevant to such determination. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall not have authority to determine that the operation of the proposed district is administratively practicable and feasible unless at least a majority of the votes cast in the referendum shall have been cast in favor of the creation of such district.   [PL 1969, c. 477, §1 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 477, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS › Subchapter 4: FORMATION OF DISTRICTS › 12 §157. Subsequent petitions

§157. Subsequent petitions
After 6 months shall have expired from the date of entry of a determination by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry that operation of a proposed district is not administratively practicable and feasible, and denial of a petition, subsequent petitions may be filed and action taken by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.   [PL 1969, c. 477, §1 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 477, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS › Subchapter 4: FORMATION OF DISTRICTS › 12 §158. Petition for additional territory

§158. Petition for additional territory
Petitions for including additional territory within an existing district may be filed with the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, and the proceedings provided for in the case of petitions to organize a district shall be observed in the case of petitions for such inclusion. Where the total number of land occupiers in the area proposed for inclusion shall be less than 25, the petition may be filed when signed by a majority of the occupiers of such area, and in such case no hearing or referendum need be held. In referenda upon petitions for such inclusion, all occupiers of land lying within the proposed additional area shall be eligible to vote.   [PL 1969, c. 477, §1 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 477, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS › Subchapter 5: FINANCES › 12 §201. Allocation of funds

§201. Allocation of funds
1.  Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to districts.
Unless otherwise provided by law, moneys which may be under the control of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Fund, or in any other account, shall be allocated by the State Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry among the districts already organized or to be organized, in accordance with the procedure specified in subsection 2. All moneys allocated to any district by the said Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall be available to the supervisors of such district for all administrative and other expenses of the district under this chapter.
[PL 1969, c. 477, §1 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
2.  Budget and allocations.
Allocations to soil and water conservation districts shall be made on the basis of a budget submitted by each district to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry by February 1st of each year. In making such allocations of such moneys, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall retain an amount estimated by it to be adequate to enable it to make subsequent allocations in accordance with this section from time to time among newly organized districts.
[PL 1967, c. 494, §12 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 190, §19 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 494, §12 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 477, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS › Subchapter 6: FUND TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION PROJECTS › 12 §205. Findings and purposes

§205. Findings and purposes
The Legislature finds that the conservation of soil and water are essential to the continued productivity of our agricultural lands and the purity of our waters. Yet the economic realities of modern farming have led to more intensive cultivating methods which exhaust topsoil and erode croplands faster than ever before. Presently, Maine's average rate of soil loss is approximately twice the sustainable rate of erosion. Approximately 15% of the state's eroded soil finds its way into our lakes and streams, which become polluted by the fine sediments, fertilizers and pesticides they carry. Additionally, the overwhelming majority of Maine's livestock and poultry farms are unequipped to productively use or cleanly dispose of animal wastes. The improper handling of animal wastes contributes both to soil depletion and water pollution.   [PL 1983, c. 522 (NEW).]
Conservation programs and practices initiated and encouraged by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine's 16 soil and water conservation districts and federal conservation agencies have been demonstrably effective in reducing soil loss and implementing animal waste management plans. Resource conservation demands a continuing commitment of both financial and human resources. Many conservation practices have limited lifetimes or require annual maintenance. Changing agricultural production methods and technologies also require new cropping arrangements and new erosion control systems.   [PL 1983, c. 522 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
Virtually all public financing for conservation practices in Maine, 98¢ of every government dollar spent, has been provided by the Federal Government, but the amount of federal spending has been steadily decreasing in constant dollars since 1972. Even under federally-funded programs, the farmer-landowner has been responsible for 25% to 100% of project costs. Because of low financial returns, many concerned farmers have been unable to set aside the money to finance their share of installation costs for conservation systems.   [PL 1983, c. 522 (NEW).]
To continue the progress already made in soil and water conservation, State Government will need to assume a greater share of conservation spending than it has in the past. It is the intent of the Legislature that the largest portion of new funding be devoted to the development of innovative conservation projects by the soil and water conservation districts.   [PL 1983, c. 522 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 522 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS › Subchapter 6: FUND TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION PROJECTS › 12 §206. Establishment of fund

§206. Establishment of fund
There is established a fund to encourage local soil and water conservation projects. The fund shall consist of all moneys appropriated to it and any moneys received as donations or from other sources. Moneys in this fund shall be disbursed periodically by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry on a competitive basis to one or more of the soil and water conservation districts for the funding of innovative soil and water conservation projects. Any balance in this fund, except moneys appropriated by the State, shall not lapse, but shall be carried forward from year to year to be expended for the purposes set forth in this subchapter. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall establish by rule criteria for project submission, evaluation and selection. These criteria shall, among other factors, address priority of need, boldness of approach, program feasibility and reproducibility and verification of results. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may impose such conditions on the use of funds awarded as in its judgment are best suited to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter and insure that moneys awarded by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are properly spent by the districts. Any final decision of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to fund a project or to not fund a project shall constitute "final agency action" for purposes of Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall submit an annual report on the status of the Challenge Grant Program to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over agriculture and audit and program review, as well as the Finance Authority of Maine for public hearing and critique.   [PL 1985, c. 481, Pt. A, §20 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 522 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 481, §A20 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 3: COOPERATIVE SOIL SURVEY › 12 §211. Legislative findings

§211. Legislative findings
It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for the state contribution to the Cooperative Soil Survey of the State of Maine. The Cooperative Soil Survey, conducted nationally by the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, is the systematic inventory of the soils of the State. This basic soils data is of great value in the guidance of sound land use planning.   [PL 1969, c. 509, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 509, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 3: COOPERATIVE SOIL SURVEY › 12 §212. General provisions

§212. General provisions
1.  Data.
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall gather and compile soils data and information of the State. It shall present this information in printed maps and reports for the general public.
[PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §116 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
2.  Professional soil scientists.
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may employ professional soil scientists, subject to the Civil Service Law, to perform soils mapping in Maine. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may contract with other state or federal agencies as appropriate to accomplish necessary soils mapping within this State.
[PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §57 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
3.  Interdepartmental cooperation.
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall consult with other state resource agencies in setting priorities of soils mapping and the publication of interim soils reports.
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §5 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 509, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 541, §A116 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B57 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 5: ABANDONED DAMS (REPEALED) › 12 §251. Purpose and scope (REPEALED)

§251. Purpose and scope
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 787, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 417, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 5: ABANDONED DAMS (REPEALED) › 12 §252. Definitions (REPEALED)

§252. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 787, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 56, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 417, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 5: ABANDONED DAMS (REPEALED) › 12 §253. Abandonment and new ownership of dams (REPEALED)

§253. Abandonment and new ownership of dams
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 787, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 56, §§2-7 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 417, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 5: ABANDONED DAMS (REPEALED) › 12 §254. Miscellaneous (REPEALED)

§254. Miscellaneous
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 787, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 56, §8 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 417, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 6: NEGLECTED DAMS (REPEALED) › 12 §301. Legislative findings (REPEALED)

§301. Legislative findings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 542 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 417, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 6: NEGLECTED DAMS (REPEALED) › 12 §302. Definitions (REPEALED)

§302. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 542 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 127, §63 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 56, §9 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 417, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 6: NEGLECTED DAMS (REPEALED) › 12 §303. Registration of ownership (REPEALED)

§303. Registration of ownership
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 542 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 56, §§10,11 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 417, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 6: NEGLECTED DAMS (REPEALED) › 12 §304. Establishment of water levels (REPEALED)

§304. Establishment of water levels
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 542 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §§198-203 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 56, §§12-17 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 417, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 6: NEGLECTED DAMS (REPEALED) › 12 §305. Maintenance of dams (REPEALED)

§305. Maintenance of dams
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 542 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 127, §64 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 56, §18 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 417, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 6: NEGLECTED DAMS (REPEALED) › 12 §306. Enforcement (REPEALED)

§306. Enforcement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 542 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §204 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 56, §19 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 417, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 6: NEGLECTED DAMS (REPEALED) › 12 §307. Appeal (REPEALED)

§307. Appeal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 542 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §205 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 56, §20 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 417, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 6: NEGLECTED DAMS (REPEALED) › 12 §308. Miscellaneous (REPEALED)

§308. Miscellaneous
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 542 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 78, §38 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 417, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 7: MAINE HEALTHY SOILS PROGRAM › 12 §351. Definitions

§351. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
[PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Department.
"Department" means the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
[PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Greenhouse gas.
"Greenhouse gas" has the same meaning as in Title 38, section 574, subsection 1.
[PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Greenhouse gas drawdown.
"Greenhouse gas drawdown" means greenhouse gas emissions source reduction or sequestration.
[PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Healthy soils best practices.
"Healthy soils best practices" means agricultural and land management practices that:
A. Enhance the continuing capacity of soils to function as a vital, living biological system, increase soil organic matter, improve soil structure, strengthen water holding and nutrient holding capacity, improve nutrient cycling and result in net long-term greenhouse gas drawdown;   [PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).]
B. Continuously improve the capacity of soils to host a diversity of beneficial organisms, grow vigorous crops, enhance agricultural resilience, including, but not limited to, the ability of crops and livestock to tolerate and recover from drought, temperature extremes, pests and other stressors, and help regulate the global climate by converting organic residue into stable soil organic matter and retaining nutrients, including, but not limited to, nitrogen and phosphorus;   [PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).]
C. Continuously improve the health of soils by considering all relevant factors, including, but not limited to, depth of topsoil horizons, water infiltration rate, water holding capacity, organic carbon content, biologically accessible nutrient content, bulk density, biological activity and biological and microbiological diversity; and   [PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).]
D. Follow the principles of minimizing soil disturbance and external inputs: keeping soil covered, maximizing biodiversity, maximizing the presence of living roots and integrating animals into land management, including grazing animals, birds, beneficial insects and keystone species, such as earthworms.   [PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION › Chapter 7: MAINE HEALTHY SOILS PROGRAM › 12 §353. Maine Healthy Soils Fund

§353. Maine Healthy Soils Fund
The Maine Healthy Soils Fund is established as a nonlapsing separate account to be administered by the commissioner. Income from gifts, grants, fees and other sources may be deposited into the fund. All money in the fund and earnings on that money must be used for the purposes of this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 200: MAINE'S RIVERS › 12 §401. Maine's rivers

§401. Maine's rivers
The Legislature finds:   [PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Rivers and streams a natural resource.
That the State's nearly 32,000 miles of rivers and streams comprise one of its most important natural resources, historically vital to the state's commerce and industry and to the quality of life enjoyed by Maine people;
[PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Increase in value of rivers and streams.
That the value of its rivers and streams has increased in recent years due to the improvement in the quality of their waters, the restoration of their fisheries, the growth in demand for hydropower and the expanding interest in river recreation activities, leading at times to conflict among these uses;
[PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Use of rivers and streams.
That its rivers and streams afford the state's people with major opportunities for the enjoyment of nature's beauty, unique recreational activities and solace from an industrialized society, as well as for economic expansion through the development of hydropower, the revitalization of waterfronts and ports and the attraction of both tourists and desirable new industries; and
[PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Policy.
That the best interests of the state's people are served by a policy which recognizes the importance that their rivers and streams have for meeting portions of several public needs, provides guidance for striking a balance among the various uses which affords the public maximum benefit and seeks harmony rather than conflict among these uses.
[PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 200: MAINE'S RIVERS › 12 §402. Declaration of policy

§402. Declaration of policy
In its role as trustee of the public waters, the Legislature declares that the well-being of the citizens of this State depends on striking a carefully considered and well-reasoned balance among the competing uses of the state's rivers and streams. Further, the Legislature declares that such a balance shall:   [PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Restoration of water.
Restore waters to a condition clean enough to allow fishing and swimming in all our rivers and streams;
[PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Revitalization of waterfronts.
Revitalize waterfronts and ports;
[PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Maintenance of scenic beauty.
Maintain, even in areas where development occurs, the scenic beauty and character of our rivers;
[PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Interests of riparian owners.
Recognize and respect the rightful interests of riparian owners;
[PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Increase hydroelectric power.
Increase the hydroelectric power available to replace foreign oil in the State;
[PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Hydropower development.
Streamline procedures to facilitate hydropower development under reasoned environmental, technical and public safety constraints;
[PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
7.  Fisheries.
Restore anadromous fisheries and improve the productivity of inland fisheries;
[PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
8.  Recreation.
Expand the opportunities for outdoor recreation; and
[PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
9.  Outstanding river stretches.
Protect the special resource values of the flowing waters and shorelands of the State's most outstanding river stretches, as identified by the former Department of Conservation's 1982 Maine Rivers Study and as specifically delineated in this chapter.
[PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. D, §6 (AMD).]
Further, the Legislature finds that with careful planning our foreseeable needs for all of these uses may be reasonably integrated harmoniously with one another on the state's 32,000 miles of rivers and streams.   [PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. D, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 200: MAINE'S RIVERS › 12 §403-A. Definitions

§403-A. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1987, c. 717, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Existing dam.
"Existing dam" means any human-made barrier across a river segment identified in this chapter that impounds water and has not deteriorated or been breached or modified to the point where it no longer impounds water at 50% or more of its design level at normal flows.
[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §2 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 717, §2 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §2 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 200: MAINE'S RIVERS › 12 §404. Finance Authority of Maine

§404. Finance Authority of Maine
The Finance Authority of Maine may not finance any energy generating system project under Title 10, chapter 110, if that project is located in whole or in part on any river listed in section 403.   [PL 1987, c. 393, §16 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 393, §16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 200: MAINE'S RIVERS › 12 §405. St. Croix River (REPEALED)

§405. St. Croix River
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 12 §405, sub-§4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 200: MAINE'S RIVERS › 12 §406. Report (REPEALED)

§406. Report
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §16 (RP). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §30 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 200: MAINE'S RIVERS › 12 §407. Comprehensive river resource management plans

§407. Comprehensive river resource management plans
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, with assistance from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the Department of Marine Resources, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Governor's Energy Office and other state agencies as needed, shall develop, subject to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, a comprehensive river resource management plan for each watershed with a hydropower project licensed under the Federal Power Act or to be licensed under the Federal Power Act. These plans must provide a basis for state agency comments, recommendations and permitting decisions and at a minimum include, as applicable, minimum flows, impoundment level regimes, upstream and downstream fish passage, maintenance of aquatic habitat and habitat productivity, public access and recreational opportunities. These plans must update, complement and, after public notice, comment and hearings in the watershed, be adopted as components of the State's comprehensive rivers management plan. A comprehensive river resource management plan adopted under this section is a major substantive rule as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2021, c. 675, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 453, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 878, §A29 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §30 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV). PL 2021, c. 675, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 200: MAINE'S RIVERS › 12 §408. Floodplain management

§408. Floodplain management
The floodplain management program is established within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The department shall serve as the state coordinating agency for the National Flood Insurance Program pursuant to 44 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 60 and in that capacity shall oversee delivery of technical assistance and resources to municipalities for the purpose of floodplain management activities and shall administer the State Floodplain Mapping Fund under section 409.   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §7 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §7 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 200: MAINE'S RIVERS › 12 §409. State Floodplain Mapping Fund

§409. State Floodplain Mapping Fund
1.  Fund established.
The State Floodplain Mapping Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a dedicated, nonlapsing fund administered by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry for the purpose of providing funds for the mapping of floodplains in the State using light detection and ranging technology.
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §7 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
2.  Sources of funding.
The fund consists of any money received from the following sources:
A. Contributions from private sources;   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §7 (AFF).]
B. Federal funds and awards;   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §7 (AFF).]
C. The proceeds of any bonds issued for the purposes for which the fund is established; and   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §7 (AFF).]
D. Any other funds received in support of the purposes for which the fund is established.   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §7 (AFF).]
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §7 (AFF).]
3.  Disbursements from the fund.
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall apply the money in the fund toward the support of floodplain mapping in the State, including, but not limited to, the acquisition of light detection and ranging elevation data and the processing and production of floodplain maps.
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §7 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §7 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §501. Director of Bureau of Forestry (REPEALED)

§501. Director of Bureau of Forestry
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §2 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 412, §7 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 513, §20 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 476, §15 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 504, §20 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 460, §1 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 360, §3 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP). PL 1979, c. 556, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §60 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §501-A. Organization of Bureau of Forestry; research (REPEALED)

§501-A. Organization of Bureau of Forestry; research
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §3 (NEW). P&SL 1971, c. 91, §D3 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 28, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 460, §§2,18 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 625, §61 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 739, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §501-B. Appointment of personnel; State Entomologist (REPEALED)

§501-B. Appointment of personnel; State Entomologist
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §3 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 395, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §502. Receipt of money; travel expenses; clerks (REPEALED)

§502. Receipt of money; travel expenses; clerks
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §4 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 460, §20 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 339, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §503. Use of facsimile signature (REPEALED)

§503. Use of facsimile signature
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §504. Supervision and control of state lands (REPEALED)

§504. Supervision and control of state lands
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §5 (RPR). PL 1965, c. 425, §§5-C,29 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 460, §20 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 761 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 339, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §505. Establishment of nurseries (REPEALED)

§505. Establishment of nurseries
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §6 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP). PL 1979, c. 556, §2 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 698, §69 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §506. Rehabilitation program (REPEALED)

§506. Rehabilitation program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §7 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §507. Sale of certain lands (REPEALED)

§507. Sale of certain lands
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §508. Execution of deeds (REPEALED)

§508. Execution of deeds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §9 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 460, §20 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 339, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §509. Statistics and report (REPEALED)

§509. Statistics and report
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §10 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §510. Information circulars (REPEALED)

§510. Information circulars
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §511. Printing and distribution of laws (REPEALED)

§511. Printing and distribution of laws
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §12 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §512. Acceptance of gifts (REPEALED)

§512. Acceptance of gifts
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §12 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 144 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 557, §2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 329, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 628, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §§123,124 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 360, §4 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §206 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §513. Authority to accept federal, municipal and private funds (REPEALED)

§513. Authority to accept federal, municipal and private funds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §12 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §125 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §514. Management of public lands (REPEALED)

§514. Management of public lands
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §13 (RPR). PL 1965, c. 487 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 544, §21 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 431, §9 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 551, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 590, §11 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 545, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §§3,12,17 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 622, §§25,26 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 460, §20 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 628, §3 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 339, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §514-A. Submerged and intertidal lands owned by the State (REPEALED)

§514-A. Submerged and intertidal lands owned by the State
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 287, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 156, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 277 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 460 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP). PL 1989, c. 878, §B10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §515. Permits for timber and grass stumpage (REPEALED)

§515. Permits for timber and grass stumpage
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §13 (RPR). PL 1973, c. 460, §20 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 339, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §516. Duties of foresters (REPEALED)

§516. Duties of foresters
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §14 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 44 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 395, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §518. Deputy; term of office; salary (REPEALED)

§518. Deputy; term of office; salary
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §519. Annual timber-cut report (REPEALED)

§519. Annual timber-cut report
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 97, §3 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 395, §3 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 486 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 622, §27 (RP). PL 1971, c. 622, §29 (RP). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 759 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP). PL 1979, c. 556, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §520. Annual timber-cut report (REPEALED)

§520. Annual timber-cut report
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 622, §28 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §520-A. Coordinating protective agencies (REPEALED)

§520-A. Coordinating protective agencies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 622, §30 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 497, §3 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › 12 §520-B. Reports by forest landowners (REPEALED)

§520-B. Reports by forest landowners
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 616, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 764, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 509, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › Subchapter 2: PERSONNEL › 12 §521. Appointment of personnel (REPEALED)

§521. Appointment of personnel
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 395, §4 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › Subchapter 2: PERSONNEL › 12 §522. Duties of foresters (REPEALED)

§522. Duties of foresters
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 395, §4 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › Subchapter 2: PERSONNEL › 12 §523. General deputy wardens (REPEALED)

§523. General deputy wardens
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 395, §4 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › Subchapter 2: PERSONNEL › 12 §524. Duties of forest rangers (REPEALED)

§524. Duties of forest rangers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 395, §4 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › Subchapter 2: PERSONNEL › 12 §525. Inspection (REPEALED)

§525. Inspection
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 764, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 545, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201: DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY › Subchapter 2: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES BUREAU OF GEOLOGY › 12 §531. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

§531. Powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
P&SL 1971, c. 91, §D1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 460, §§3-7 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 625, §62 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 777, §§6,9 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 360, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201-A: GEOLOGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES › Subchapter 1: DIVISION OF GEOLOGY, NATURAL AREAS AND COASTAL RESOURCES › 12 §541. Natural Resources Information and Mapping Center established (REPEALED)

§541. Natural Resources Information and Mapping Center established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 360, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 502, §E32 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 556, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201-A: GEOLOGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES › Subchapter 1: DIVISION OF GEOLOGY, NATURAL AREAS AND COASTAL RESOURCES › 12 §541-A. Division of Geology, Natural Areas and Coastal Resources

§541-A. Division of Geology, Natural Areas and Coastal Resources
The Division of Geology, Natural Areas and Coastal Resources is established within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and is administered by the commissioner. The division consists of the Maine Geological Survey, referred to in this chapter as the "survey," and the Natural Areas Program.   [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. YYY, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 556, §12 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. KK, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. KK, §34 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. C, §3 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. QQ, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §18 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. YYY, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201-A: GEOLOGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES › Subchapter 1: DIVISION OF GEOLOGY, NATURAL AREAS AND COASTAL RESOURCES › 12 §543. Director of the survey

§543. Director of the survey
1.  Director.
The executive head of the survey, referred to in this section as "the director," holds the offices of director of the survey and State Geologist. The executive head of the survey shall personally attend to the duties of those offices so far as practicable.
[PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (AMD).]
2.  Powers and duties.
The director shall exercise the powers of the office and is responsible for the execution of the duties of the office.
A. The director shall administer the survey and adopt such methods of administration, not inconsistent with the law, as the director determines necessary to render the survey efficient.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §4 (COR).]
B. [PL 1987, c. 308, §1 (RP).]
C. The director shall organize such administrative divisions within the survey as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter including, but not limited to, hydrogeology, marine and physical geology.   [PL 1977, c. 360, §6 (NEW).]
D. The director shall prepare and submit to the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry the budget for the survey.   [PL 1977, c. 360, §6 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
E. The director may, upon such terms and conditions as the director considers reasonable, and with the approval of the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, accept grants and funds from and enter into contracts with federal, state, local or other public entities to carry out the purposes of this chapter or to provide geological services, including mapping and inventory information. The proceeds of any such contract must be paid into a separate account to be established by the Treasurer of State, and that account may not lapse, but must continue from year to year and be available to carry out the purposes of this chapter.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §4 (COR).]
F. The director may not, when appointed or while in office, have any pecuniary interest in, directly or indirectly, any mining activity on land owned by the State, except in the director's official capacity.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §4 (COR).]
[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §4 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 360, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 785, §B59 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 308, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §§3, 4 (COR). PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201-A: GEOLOGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES › Subchapter 1: DIVISION OF GEOLOGY, NATURAL AREAS AND COASTAL RESOURCES › 12 §544-A. Natural Areas Advisory Board (REPEALED)

§544-A. Natural Areas Advisory Board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 556, §13 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 395, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201-A: GEOLOGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES › Subchapter 1: DIVISION OF GEOLOGY, NATURAL AREAS AND COASTAL RESOURCES › 12 §544-C. Natural Areas Conservation Fund

§544-C. Natural Areas Conservation Fund
The Natural Areas Conservation Fund is established as a nonlapsing separate account to be administered by the commissioner. Income from gifts, bequests, devises, grants, fees and other sources may be deposited in this fund. All money in the fund and earnings on that money must be used for the investigation, conservation and management of native plants, natural communities, ecosystems or other significant features as described in this chapter and for administrative and personnel costs for the purposes of this section. The commissioner may make grants from the fund to any person, organization, state agency or other entity to undertake inventory and research about rare plants, natural communities, ecosystems or other features of natural areas.   [PL 1999, c. 556, §13 (NEW).]
Funds in the Natural Areas Conservation Fund may not be deposited in the General Fund or any other fund except as provided by law. All funds of the Natural Areas Conservation Fund are subject to allocation by the Legislature.   [PL 1999, c. 556, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 556, §13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS › Chapter 201-A: GEOLOGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES › Subchapter 1: DIVISION OF GEOLOGY, NATURAL AREAS AND COASTAL RESOURCES › 12 §544-D. Maine Coastal Program (REPEALED)

§544-D. Maine Coastal Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. KK, §5 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. KK, §34 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 6 (REV). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. QQ, §2 (RP).