Maine § 1875. - Control of water areas; permitted and prohibited uses
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1875. — Control of water areas; permitted and prohibited uses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1875.. Control of water areas; permitted and prohibited uses
1. Power watercraft. Power watercraft may be used in the waterway only as follows.
A. Watercraft equipped with power propulsion of any kind or any other motorized equipment are allowed on Telos Lake, Round Pond (T. 6, R. 11) and Chamberlain Lake as permitted by rule of the bureau. [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
B. Canoes equipped with one motor not to exceed 10 horsepower are allowed in the waterway except on Allagash Lake and Allagash Stream. [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
C. Except as permitted by paragraphs A and B, watercraft equipped with power propulsion are not allowed in the waterway. [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
2. Landing of aircraft. The landing of aircraft within the waterway is prohibited, except for:
A. Emergency use; [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
B. Necessary use by state agencies and departments; [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW).]
C. Use within landing areas and for purposes designated by the bureau; and [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
D. Landing of aircraft when water areas are frozen, except as permitted by rule of the bureau. [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
3. Motor-driven snowsleds. The use of motor-driven snowsleds is prohibited within the waterway except as permitted by rule of the bureau.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1875.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1875. cover?
Section 1875. ("Control of water areas; permitted and prohibited uses") 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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