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12 M.R.S. § 598 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 639, §1 (NEW).] 1. Lands or land. "Lands" or "land" means real estate held by the State. 2. Proceeds. "Proceeds" means money arising or obtained from the…
12 M.R.S. § 598-A Designated lands
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The following lands are designated lands under the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 23. Designated lands under this section may not be reduced or substantially altered, except by a 2/3 vote of the Legislature. It is the intent of the Legislature that individual holdings…
12 M.R.S. § 598-B Proceeds from the sale of designated land; limitation
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Proceeds from the sale of designated land under section 598‑A must be used to purchase additional land in the same county for the same purpose.
12 M.R.S. § 598-C Process for determination of reduction or substantially altered use of designated land
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The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands shall adopt rules to establish an objective evaluation process for determining if a proposed activity on land designated under this chapter and under the jurisdiction of the bureau would cause the…