Maine § 544. - Powers and duties of the board
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 544. — Powers and duties of the board, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 544.. Powers and duties of the board
The powers and duties conferred by this subchapter shall be exercised by the department and shall be deemed to be an essential governmental function in the exercise of the police power of the State. [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §109 (AMD).]
1. Jurisdiction. The rights, powers and duties conferred on the department and other persons under this subchapter extend to a distance of 12 miles from the coastline of the State.
2. Licenses. Licenses required under this subchapter shall be secured from the department subject to such terms and conditions as are set forth in this subchapter.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 544. cover?
Section 544. ("Powers and duties of the board") 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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