Maine § 6023. - Deputy commissioner
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6023. — Deputy commissioner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6023.. Deputy commissioner
The commissioner shall designate a deputy commissioner, who serves at the pleasure of the commissioner. The deputy commissioner is responsible, under the direction of the commissioner, for the administration and enforcement of the marine resources' laws and has all the powers of a marine patrol officer. The deputy commissioner serves as the commissioner in the commissioner's absence or disability or if the office of the commissioner becomes vacant. The commissioner may appoint an appropriate administrative officer in the department to perform the functions of the commissioner if both the commissioner and deputy commissioner are disabled or absent. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §26 (COR).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6023.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6023. cover?
Section 6023. ("Deputy commissioner") 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 § 6023.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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