Uses of the trust fund

5 M.R.S. § 455, under MINING EXCISE TAX TRUST FUND.

5 M.R.S. § 455

1. Funds available. The board may utilize available funds as follows.

A. The board may use income for the purposes of this section. [PL 1981, c. 711, §2 (NEW).]

B. The board may use the principal if approved by the Legislature and the Governor. [PL 1981, c. 711, §2 (NEW).]

2. Uses. Funds may be used as follows:

A. To purchase and develop land or other real property interests for park and recreational uses; [PL 1981, c. 711, §2 (NEW).]

B. To purchase wildlife habitats, marine habitats and unique natural areas; [PL 2025, c. 469, §4 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 469, §44 (AFF).]

C. To restore the quality of marine waters, lakes, rivers and streams; or [PL 2025, c. 469, §4 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 469, §44 (AFF).]

D. To restore the quality of lands, geographic and topological features and soils.