Me. Stat. tit. 12 § 12903

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 12903 - River management objectives

The following objectives are established for management of rapidly flowing rivers for the benefit of the people of the State: [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF).]

1.Safety and health requirements. To ensure that safety and health requirements are met by all river users;

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF).]

2.Minimize environmental impact. To minimize environmental impact on the rivers and the river corridors, including access roads;

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF).]

3. Recreational use. To allow a reasonable level of recreational use;

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF).]

4.Quality wilderness experience. To maintain a quality wilderness experience on the rivers;

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF).]

5.Multiple uses. To minimize conflicts between different uses of the rivers in order to allow for multiple use;

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF).]

6.Diversity of whitewater experiences and services. To encourage a diversity of whitewater trip experiences and services;

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF).]

7.River use and impact. To monitor river use and its impact;

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF).]

8. Communication. To encourage open communication with all river users, both groups and individuals, on river management matters; and

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF).]

9.System of allocating river use. To provide a system of allocating river use that is simple and fair and that meets the specific goals of section 12913.

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF).]

12 M.R.S. § 12903

2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW) . 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF) . 2003, c. 614, § 9 (AFF) .