Maine § 6122. - Construction of new dams or other artificial obstructions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6122. — Construction of new dams or other artificial obstructions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6122.. Construction of new dams or other artificial obstructions
1. Notice required. Prior to construction or prior to authorizing construction of a new dam or other obstruction in the coastal waters, the owner, lessee or other person in control of the dam or other artificial obstruction shall provide written notice to the commissioner, supplying information on construction plans, proposed location and date of construction of the dam or other artificial obstruction.
2. Initiation of fishway proceedings. Within 30 days of receipt of the construction notice, the commissioner shall review the plans in order to determine whether fishway construction or alteration of proposed fishway construction plans may be required pursuant to the criteria set forth in section 6121, subsection 3. If the commissioner determines that such construction or alteration may be necessary, the commissioner shall initiate fishway proceedings and follow the procedures prescribed in section 6121.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6122.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6122. cover?
Section 6122. ("Construction of new dams or other artificial obstructions") 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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