Maine § 5015. - Maine Rivers Protection Fund
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 5015. — Maine Rivers Protection Fund, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5015.. Maine Rivers Protection Fund
There is established within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry a Maine Rivers Protection Fund, which shall be funded by donations, bequests, grants, gifts and proceeds from the sale of Maine rivers protection promotion items. The fund shall not lapse. [PL 1985, c. 105, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
Pursuant to the authority established in section 5012, the commissioner may administer a state grant-in-aid program and may promulgate rules therefor under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2. The purpose of the program is to assist local governments, river conservation or management groups and landowners in activities that may include the acquisition, establishment and maintenance of access sites, parking areas, picnic areas, campsites and sanitary facilities; encouraging and securing shoreland gifts and conservation easements; financial support for river runners, litter control, signs and educational materials; the restoration and enhancement of anadromous fisheries; improving the natural productivity of inland fisheries; and supervision of recreational use and other similar or associated activities involving the protection of and public access to the State's rivers. [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. A, §17 (COR).]
All funds of the Maine Rivers Protection Fund shall be subject to allocation by the Legislature. [PL 1985, c. 105, §1 (NEW).]
Rules adopted under this section shall become effective immediately, but shall be submitted to the Legislature no later than the next regular session for approval or modification. If the Legislature fails to act, those rules shall continue in full force and effect. [PL 1985, c. 105, §1 (NEW).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 5015.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 5015. cover?
Section 5015. ("Maine Rivers 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 § 5015.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 5015." (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 5015. apply to my situation?
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