§10101. Appointment
The commissioner is appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over fisheries and wildlife matters and to confirmation by the Legislature. The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Any candidate for the office of commissioner must have a record of demonstrated support for, and an understanding of, the basics of modern wildlife and fisheries management and have experience in hunting, fishing or trapping. [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
Subpart 2: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONER: POWERS AND DUTIES
12 §10106. Fish and wildlife restoration
12 §10107. Deer wintering areas
12 §10107-A. Deer population goals and 5-year benchmark report