§6039. Halibut Fund
The Halibut Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the department. [PL 2007, c. 615, §6 (NEW).]
1. Sources. The fund is capitalized by fees assessed under section 6506, subsections 4 and 5 and received through the sale of commercial halibut fishing licenses and tags. In addition to those revenues, the commissioner may accept and deposit into the fund money from any other source, public or private. All money in the fund must be used for the purposes set forth in this section.
[PL 2021, c. 627, §1 (AMD).]
2. Purposes. The commissioner shall use the fund for halibut research and for the implementation of management measures needed for the halibut fishery.
[PL 2007, c. 615, §6 (NEW).]
3. Interest and balances credited to fund. Any interest earned on the money in the fund must be credited to the fund. Unexpended balances in the fund at the end of the fiscal year do not lapse but must be carried forward to the next fiscal year and credited to the fund.
[PL 2007, c. 615, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 615, §6 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 627, §1 (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 Marine Recreation Fishing Conservation and Management Fund (REPEALED)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 Marine Recreational Fishing Advisory Council (REPEALED)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