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ME LD1435

ME LD1435
An Act to Allow a Municipality or Locally Recognized Lake Association to Post Certain Information on the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's Information Kiosks Located at State Boat Launch Facilities


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Introduced
04/03/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/05/2025

Introduced Session

132nd Legislature

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to provide reasonable space to display information on the department's informational kiosks located at state boat launch facilities to municipalities and local lake associations and similar nonprofit organizations and disseminate to the general public information about these associations and organizations and water quality and invasive species activities.

AI Summary

This bill amends Maine's existing laws regarding wildlife management areas and public access sites by allowing municipalities and locally recognized lake associations to post information on the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's informational kiosks at state boat launch facilities. Specifically, the bill requires the department to provide a designated space of at least 8.5 by 11 inches on these kiosks for local organizations to share information. The department is also obligated to help disseminate information about these associations and their activities, which focus on promoting lake water quality and preventing the spread of invasive aquatic species. This provision aims to support local environmental efforts and provide a community-level communication platform at boat launch sites, enabling municipalities and lake associations to share important local information with boat launch users.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 06/05/2025)

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