§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.
[PL 1983, c. 449 (NEW).]
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.
[PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §27 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 541, §B73 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 449 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §27 (AMD).
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 Marine Recreation Fishing Conservation and Management Fund (REPEALED)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 Marine Recreational Fishing Advisory Council (REPEALED)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