Maine § 6028. - Volunteer marine patrol officers

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6028. — Volunteer marine patrol officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6028.. Volunteer marine patrol officers

1.  Appointment.  The commissioner may appoint volunteer marine patrol officers upon such conditions as the commissioner may determine. Volunteer marine patrol officers shall serve without compensation and may be paid actual automobile costs at the rate paid to state employees.

2.  Powers and duties.  Volunteer marine patrol officers have the same powers and duties as marine patrol officers specified in section 6025, except that the exercise of these powers and duties is limited to marine resources laws set out in chapters 601 to 627, inclusive, and department regulations adopted pursuant to these statutes. Volunteer marine patrol officers shall complete reserve officer training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy prior to assuming these duties.

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6028.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6028. cover?

Section 6028. ("Volunteer marine patrol officers") 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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