§6041. Pelagic and Anadromous Fisheries Fund
The Pelagic and Anadromous Fisheries Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the department. Balances in the fund may not lapse and must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. [PL 2009, c. 527, §1 (NEW).]
1. Uses of fund. The commissioner shall use the fund for research directly related to pelagic or anadromous fishery management and the processing of landings data. The commissioner may authorize the expenditure of money in the fund for research and development programs that address the restoration, development or conservation of pelagic or anadromous fish resources.
[PL 2009, c. 527, §1 (NEW).]
2. Sources of revenue. The fund is capitalized by surcharges assessed under section 6502-A, subsection 7 and section 6502-C, subsection 5 and fees collected pursuant to section 6502‑B, subsection 4. In addition to those revenues, the commissioner may accept and deposit in the fund money from any other source, public or private.
[PL 2019, c. 640, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 527, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 332, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 332, §3 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 640, §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 Marine Recreation Fishing Conservation and Management Fund (REPEALED)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 Marine Recreational Fishing Advisory Council (REPEALED)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