Maine Revised Statutes Title 12. Conservation § 10156. Advisory Board for the Licensing of Whitewater Guides

A. The commissioner or an employee of the department who is the commissioner's designee;

B. One warden or retired warden of the department, appointed by the commissioner; and

C. Eight persons representing the public who are licensed whitewater guides, appointed by the Governor for staggered terms of 3 years. In making appointments under this paragraph, the Governor shall ensure that those appointments establish and maintain a wide diversity of whitewater guide experience on the State's rapidly flowing rivers. A person who holds a commercial whitewater outfitter's license is ineligible for appointment to the board. At least 5 persons appointed under this paragraph must have expertise in whitewater rafting on both the Kennebec River and the West Branch of the Penobscot River, including the cribworks.

A. To provide advice regarding rules proposed by the commissioner;

B. At the request of the commissioner, to conduct an examination of applicants for the whitewater guide's license as provided in section 12909, except that oral examinations are conducted by 2 members;

C. To advise the commissioner on granting and revoking whitewater guide's licenses; and

D. To advise the commissioner on establishing and reviewing safety requirements for whitewater trips, developing a safety information program and reviewing the safety record of whitewater guides and outfitters.