Bill > LD1095

This bill prohibits the relocation of common loons (a species of aquatic bird scientifically known as Gavia immer) from bodies of water that are 500 acres or smaller in Maine as part of any wildlife relocation program. The legislation specifically amends Maine Revised Statutes (MRSA) Title 12 by adding a new section that directly restricts the removal of these birds from smaller water bodies. By preventing the relocation of common loons from smaller lakes and ponds, the bill aims to protect these birds and maintain their existing habitats, potentially preserving local breeding populations and ecological balance in smaller water ecosystems. The bill appears to be motivated by concerns about the potential negative impacts of moving common loons from their established environments, recognizing the species' importance to Maine's natural wildlife.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1095&snum=132