Me. Stat. tit. 38 § 448

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 448 - Municipalities establish commercial fishing and maritime activity zones

A municipality may, within coastal shoreland areas of that municipality, adopt zoning ordinances establishing a commercial fishing and maritime activity zone. In creating that zone, the municipality shall consider at least the following: [1989, c. 403, §15(NEW).]

1.Utilization. The number of persons who fish commercially and the utilization of the shoreland area;

[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §235(COR).]

2.Availability. The availability of shoreland area for commercial fishing;

[1989, c. 403, §15(NEW).]

3.Demand for property. The demands for shoreland property for commercial and residential purposes not related to commercial fishing or maritime activity; and

[1989, c. 403, §15(NEW).]

4.Access. Access to the shore and availability of space appropriate for commercial fishing and maritime activities.

[1989, c. 403, §15(NEW).]

38 M.R.S. § 448

1989, c. 403, § 15 (NEW) . RR 1993, c. 1, § 112 (COR) .
As corrected by Revisor.