Maine § 13053. - Commissioner's authority to regulate airmobiles
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 13053. — Commissioner's authority to regulate airmobiles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13053.. Commissioner's authority to regulate airmobiles
1. Rules. The commissioner shall adopt rules restricting the operation of airmobiles in areas where their use may be harmful. These rules must be adopted in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375 after public hearings in the areas affected. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
2. Minimum conditions. Rules adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must, at a minimum, establish conditions for the use of airmobiles in fish and wildlife preserves, conservation areas, coastal and inland wetlands and great ponds.
3. Prohibitions. The commissioner shall prohibit airmobile use wherever it adversely affects fish and wildlife habitat, interferes with the operation of other watercraft, threatens public safety or adversely affects the natural environment.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 13053.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 13053. cover?
Section 13053. ("Commissioner's authority to regulate airmobiles") 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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