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12 M.R.S. § 401 Maine's rivers
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The Legislature finds: [PL 1983, c. 458, §1 (NEW).] 1. Rivers and streams a natural resource. That the State's nearly 32,000 miles of rivers and streams comprise one of its most important natural resources, historically vital to the state's commerce and industry and to the qualit…
12 M.R.S. § 402 Declaration of policy
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In its role as trustee of the public waters, the Legislature declares that the well-being of the citizens of this State depends on striking a carefully considered and well-reasoned balance among the competing uses of the state's rivers and streams. Further, the Legislature declar…
12 M.R.S. § 403 Special protection for outstanding rivers
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The Legislature declares that certain rivers, because of their unparalleled natural and recreational values, provide irreplaceable social and economic benefits to the people in their existing state. It is the Legislature's intent that no new dams be constructed on these river and…
12 M.R.S. § 403-A Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 717, §2 (NEW).] 1. Existing dam. "Existing dam" means any human-made barrier across a river segment identified in this chapter that impounds water and ha…