Maine Revised Statutes
Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT
38 §480-GG. High and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat and excavations and quarries authorized pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8-A

§480-GG. High and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat and excavations and quarries authorized pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8-A
1.  Excavation authorized before June 8, 2006.  Unless a permit is required due to the presence of a protected natural resource other than a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat, an excavation or quarry that was authorized pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8‑A before June 8, 2006 is not required to obtain a permit pursuant to this article for excavation within the upland portion of a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat.  
If a permit is required pursuant to this article due to the presence of a protected natural resource other than a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat, an excavation or quarry that was authorized pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8‑A before June 8, 2006 is not required to meet standards associated solely with the upland portion of a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat.  
[PL 2007, c. 616, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Permits not authorized.  The department may not issue a permit pursuant to this article for an excavation or quarry authorized pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8‑A and located in, on or over the wetland portion of a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat.  
The department may not issue a permit pursuant to this article for an excavation or quarry requiring authorization pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8‑A after June 8, 2006 and located in the upland portion of a high and moderate value waterfowl and wading bird habitat.  
[PL 2007, c. 616, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 616, §1 (NEW).

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