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36 M.R.S. § 2851 Preamble
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It is the Legislature's belief that mining for metallic minerals is an acceptable and necessary activity in the State. Mining results in economic benefits to the locality where it occurs, as well as to the entire State and the Nation. Those who conduct mining do so by their own i…
36 M.R.S. § 2852 Findings
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The Legislature makes the following findings. [PL 1981, c. 711, §10 (NEW).] 1. Mineral resources fundamental. Mineral resources are fundamental to modern civilization. 2. Mineral resources as economic wealth. Mineral resources have historically been a primary source of economic w…
36 M.R.S. § 2853 Purpose
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It is the policy of the State to encourage the sound and orderly development of Maine's mineral resources. The object of this policy is to assure that the actions associated with development of these resources will: [PL 1981, c. 711, §10 (NEW).] 1. Expansion and diversification o…
36 M.R.S. § 2854 Excise tax
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An annual excise tax is imposed on a mining company for the privilege of conducting mining in the State and is in addition to any other tax imposed by this Title. [PL 2025, c. 469, §17 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 469, §44 (AFF).] 1. Annual excise tax. 2. Property tax exemption.