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Program to Prevent Infestation of and to Control Invasive Aquatic Plants (Maine Revised Statutes: Title 38 - Waters and Navigation; Chapter 20-A)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Maine
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Coastal zone management Navigation Marine area Wetlands Water supply Alien species Aquatic plants Wild flora Education Special fund
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the Maine Revised Statutes concerns the program to prevent infestation of and to control invasive aquatic plants. It provides that the commissioner and the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife jointly shall implement a program to inspect watercraft, watercraft trailers and outboard motors at or near the border of the State and at boat launching sites for the presence of invasive aquatic plants and to provide educational materials to the public and to watercraft owners regarding invasive aquatic plants. It further provides for program to prevent infestation of and to control invasive aquatic plants; invasive aquatic plant and nuisance species fund; emergency authority to regulate surface use; and public water supplies.

Full text
English
Website
legislature.maine.gov