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Maine Revised Statutes Title 38. Waters and Navigation § 448. Municipalities establish commercial fishing and maritime activity zones

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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:

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

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

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

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

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