Maine § 6806. - Seaweed Management Fund

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6806. — Seaweed Management Fund, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6806.. Seaweed Management Fund

1.  Fund established.  The Seaweed Management Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established as a dedicated, nonlapsing fund.

2.  Permissible uses.  The commissioner shall use the fund in accordance with a plan required under subsection 3 to research and manage the State's seaweed resources and to enforce the laws and rules related to seaweed.

3.  Plan required.  Beginning in calendar year 2018, the commissioner shall by May 1st of each year present a plan for expenditures from the fund for the next fiscal year to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over marine resource matters. When developing the plan, the commissioner shall consult with the Seaweed Fisheries Advisory Council established in Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 57-H.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6806.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6806. cover?

Section 6806. ("Seaweed Management 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 § 6806.?

A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 6806." (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 § 6806. apply to my situation?

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