Maine § 10301. - Definitions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 10301. — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10301.. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
1. Acquisition. "Acquisition" means fee ownership, easement, lease, right-of-way and other less-than-fee interests in land.
2. Board. "Board" means the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Board established in section 10308.
3. Coordinator of the Natural Areas Program. "Coordinator of the Natural Areas Program" means the person appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to be responsible for coordinating the Natural Areas Program.
4. Fund. "Fund" means the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund.
5. Matching funds. "Matching funds" means any combination of public and private funds used in conjunction with the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund for the purpose of this subchapter, including, but not limited to, private contributions of cash or securities, money from municipal or other public agencies, money from a federal matching program, in-kind contributions or any combination thereof.
6. Natural resources agencies. "Natural resources agencies" means state agencies, bureaus, boards, commissions or other instrumentalities having jurisdiction over the protection of the State's natural resources.
7. Public-private partnership. "Public-private partnership" means any partnership between federal agencies, state agencies or individuals or any combination of federal agencies, state agencies or individuals, including corporations and private persons or organizations, where at least 1/3 of the funding is contributed by a nongovernmental organization or individual.
8. Wildlife. "Wildlife" means wild organisms, including vertebrate, invertebrate and plant species.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 10301.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 10301. cover?
Section 10301. ("Definitions") 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 § 10301.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 10301." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 10301. apply to my situation?
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