Maine § 632. - Definitions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 632. — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 632.. Definitions
As used in this subarticle, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 458, §18 (NEW).]
1. Board. "Board" means the Board of Environmental Protection, except that, for any hydropower project within the jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission, "board" means the Maine Land Use Planning Commission.
1-A. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, except that, for any hydropower project within the jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission, "commissioner" means the Director of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission.
2. Department. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection, except that, for any hydropower project within the jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission, "department" means the Maine Land Use Planning Commission.
3. Hydropower project. "Hydropower project" means any development that utilizes the flow or other movement of water, including tidal or wave action, as a source of electrical or mechanical power or that regulates the flow of water for the purpose of generating electrical or mechanical power. A hydropower project development includes all powerhouses, dams, water conduits, turbines or other in-stream power devices, generators, transmission lines, water impoundments, roads and other appurtenant works and structures that are part of the development.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 632.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 632. cover?
Section 632. ("Definitions") 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 § 632.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 632." (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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