§6021. Purpose
The Department of Marine Resources is established to conserve and develop marine and estuarine resources; to conduct and sponsor scientific research; to promote and develop the Maine coastal fishing industries; to advise and cooperate with local, state and federal officials concerning activities in coastal waters; and to implement, administer and enforce the laws and regulations necessary for these enumerated purposes, as well as the exercise of all authority conferred by this Part. [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 603: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION
12 §6021-A. Marine Products Marketing Program
12 §6022. Commissioner's appointment, duties and powers
12 §6025. Marine patrol officers
12 §6027. Other governmental units to file documents
12 §6028. Volunteer marine patrol officers
12 §6029. Search and rescue operations
12 §6029-A. Safety and security services
12 §6030. Department of Marine Resources Educational Fund
12 §6030-A. Burnt Island; Burnt Island Living Lighthouse; rules
12 §6031. Governor's Marine Studies Fellowship Program
12 §6032. Marine Recreation Fishing Conservation and Management Fund (REPEALED)
12 §6032-A. Marine Recreation Fishing Conservation and Management Fund
12 §6033. Marine Recreational Fishing Advisory Council (REPEALED)
12 §6034. Commercial Fishing Safety Council
12 §6035. Commercial safety fishing plan
12 §6036. Marine Fisheries Research and Development Fund
12 §6037. Marine Fisheries Stock Enhancement Fund
12 §6038. Shellfish Advisory Council
12 §6040. Watercraft Fund (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 6038)
12 §6041. Pelagic and Anadromous Fisheries Fund
12 §6042. Maine Working Waterfront Access Protection Program