Bill > LD1093

This bill directs the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to implement several key provisions regarding park designations and signage. Specifically, the bill requires that only land officially classified as a state park can be designated as such, with appropriate signage and public information clearly reflecting this status. The legislation prohibits nonstate parks (defined as lands not officially classified as state parks) from using the term "state park" in their names. Furthermore, the Bureau must comprehensively review all state-controlled land's signage and public information to ensure clarity and accurate representation. The bill also mandates that the Bureau develop and provide rules and procedures for nonstate parks to clearly label their materials, including specific requirements for signage, road sign colors, and a mandatory notice that tickets and passes from nonstate parks are not transferable to official state parks. These provisions aim to prevent confusion among the public about the official status and accessibility of different types of parks in the state.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1093&snum=132