§6135. Maine Groundfish Fund
The Maine Groundfish Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a dedicated, nonlapsing fund within the department. Unexpended balances in the fund at the end of the fiscal year may not lapse and must be carried forward to the next fiscal year and used for the purposes of this section. [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. GGG, §1 (NEW).]
The fund may receive money from any source for the purposes of this section. Revenues may be used for support of the groundfish industry including research, development and economic assistance to maintain access, capacity and infrastructure along the entire coast. The commissioner shall select activities and projects that will be most beneficial to the commercial groundfish industry of the State. [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. GGG, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 673, §GGG1 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 605: GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Subchapter 5: MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES
12 §6131. River herring fishing rights
12 §6132. Natural Fish Die-off Clean-up Program
12 §6133. Inspection of documents and watercraft
12 §6134. River herring passage; fishways on the St. Croix River
12 §6135. Maine Groundfish Fund
12 §6136. Maine Coast Environmental Trust Fund
12 §6137. Atlantic Salmon Commission (REPEALED)
12 §6138. Members; appointment; composition; term; compensation; meetings (REPEALED)
12 §6139. Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat Advisory Council (REPEALED)
12 §6140. Atlantic salmon license
12 §6140-A. Atlantic salmon; method of fishing; season
12 §6140-B. Unlawful fishing, possession or sale of Atlantic salmon