§8867-B. Regulation of timber harvesting activities in areas adjacent to rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands and tidal waters
In accordance with the purposes of chapter 206‑A and Title 38, chapter 3, the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall adopt rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375 to establish performance standards for timber harvesting activities in areas adjacent to rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands and tidal waters. The rules must provide the maximum opportunity for flexibility that achieves the goal of protecting the public resources while minimizing the impact on private resources. The initial rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. Subsequent amendments to those rules are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. [PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. D, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 695, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 566, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 335, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. D, §10 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT
Subchapter 3-A: FOREST PRACTICES
12 §8867. Rulemaking (REPEALED)
12 §8867-C. Enhancement of cold water fisheries habitat
12 §8869. Forest harvest regulations
12 §8869-A. Prior bureau approval for harvesting trees and authority to issue stop-work orders
12 §8869-B. Maine Forestry Operations Cleanup and Response Fund