Maine § 29. - Consent not given for high-level radioactive waste deep geological repository
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 29. — Consent not given for high-level radioactive waste deep geological repository, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.. Consent not given for high-level radioactive waste deep geological repository
Notwithstanding any other provisions of chapter 1 or any other provision of law, the State does not consent to the acquisition by the United States, or any agent, agency or person acting under its authority or direction, of any interest in land or waters within the State to be used for the exploration, siting, construction or operation of a repository for the deep geological disposal of high-level waste, and does not cede any legislative jurisdiction over lands or waters acquired by or on behalf of the United States for such purposes. [PL 1985, c. 802, §4 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 29.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 29. cover?
Section 29. ("Consent not given for high-level radioactive waste deep geological repository") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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