Maine § 1846. - Access to public reserved lands
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1846. — Access to public reserved lands, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1846.. Access to public reserved lands
1. Legislative policy. The Legislature declares that it is the policy of the State to keep the public reserved lands as a public trust and that full and free public access to the public reserved lands to the extent permitted by law, together with the right to reasonable use of those lands, is the privilege of every citizen of the State. The Legislature further declares that it recognizes that such free and reasonable public access may be restricted to ensure the optimum value of such lands as a public trust but that such restrictions, if and when imposed, must be in strict accordance with the requirements set out in this section.
2. Establishment of restrictions on public access.
3. Unlawful entry onto public reserved lands.
4. Development of public facilities. The bureau may construct and maintain overnight campsites and other camping and recreation facilities.
5. User fees. The bureau may charge reasonable fees to defray the cost of constructing and maintaining overnight campsites and other camping and recreation facilities.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1846.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1846. cover?
Section 1846. ("Access to public reserved lands") 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.
How do I cite Maine § 1846.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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