Maine § 355. - Lake Environmental Protection Fund
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 355. — Lake Environmental Protection Fund, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 355.. Lake Environmental Protection Fund
The Lake Environmental Protection Fund, referred to in this subchapter as the "fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund to assist the municipalities of the State in defraying legal expenses which may be incurred as a result of the regulation of land use activities and the enforcement of land use laws and ordinances in lake watersheds. The fund consists of such money as is appropriated to it from time to time by the Legislature. It is administered by the department and the money in it deposited with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the fund and may be invested as provided by law. Interest on these investments must be credited to the fund. [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §15 (AMD).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 355.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 355. cover?
Section 355. ("Lake Environmental Protection Fund") 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 § 355.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 355." (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 § 355. apply to my situation?
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