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ME LD1595

ME LD1595
An Act to Strengthen Working Waterfronts Against Nuisance Complaints Regarding Aquaculture


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Introduced
04/10/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
06/02/2025
Passed
06/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/10/2025

Introduced Session

132nd Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act to Strengthen Working Waterfronts Against Nuisance Complaints Regarding Aquaculture

AI Summary

This bill aims to strengthen protections for working waterfronts in Maine by modifying the definition of "commercial fishing activity" to explicitly include aquaculture-related businesses and activities. Specifically, the bill expands the existing definition to add aquaculture to the types of commercial fishing activities that are protected, and includes references to additional equipment like cages that are used in aquaculture operations. The bill references the existing legal definition of "commercial fisheries business" from Title 12, section 6001, subsection 6-A, and broadens the scope of protected activities to include not just traditional fishing but also aquaculture-related manufacturing, sales, and equipment services. Additionally, the bill repeals a separate subsection of the existing law, though the specific details of the repealed subsection are not provided in the text. The overall intent appears to be providing legal protections for aquaculture businesses against potential nuisance complaints, ensuring that these marine farming operations are treated similarly to traditional commercial fishing activities.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Governor's Action: Signed, Jun 10, 2025 (on 06/10/2025)

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