Bill > LD2215

Introduced Session

This bill is reported out by the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Public Law 2025, chapter 378. The bill makes changes to definitions related to the laws governing nonwater-dependent floating structures. It replaces the term "internal waters," which is defined as waters under the exclusive jurisdiction of the State, with the term "waters of this State," which is defined as all internal waters and all federal waters within the jurisdiction of the State. It replaces the term "coastal waters" with the term "territorial waters." The bill also provides that, in order for the owner of a homemade watercraft that is a houseboat or that is a nonwater-dependent floating structure capable of being used as a means of transportation on water to obtain a certificate of number from the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the homemade watercraft must meet all applicable operating visibility standards related to the field of vision from the helm position as recommended by the American Boat and Yacht Council or its successor organization. FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED (See attached) Revised: 02/18/26 132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE LD 2215 LR 3047(01) An Act Relating to Nonwater-dependent Floating Structures Fiscal Impact for a Committee Bill Committee: Not Referred Fiscal Note Required: Yes Fiscal Note Minor cost increase - General Fund Fiscal Detail and Notes Any additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. LR3047(01) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1

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