2005 Maine Code - §4461 — River corridor commissions encouraged

      1. Findings. The Legislature finds that:
   
A. The effectiveness of local governments in implementing their responsibilities under shoreland zoning can be enhanced by coordination and cooperation among municipalities; [1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (new); Pt. C, §10 (new).]    
B. River corridor commissions have proven their effectiveness as one mechanism to bring about such coordination and cooperation; [1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (new); Pt. C, §10 (new).]    
C. Additional river corridor commissions are not likely to be formed without state encouragement and incentives; and [1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (new); Pt. C, §10 (new).]    
D. Such cooperation serves state interests as stated in Title 12, section 402 and Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 2-B. [1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (new); Pt. C, §10 (new).] [1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (new); Pt. C, §10 (new).]
      2. Purpose. It is the policy of the State to encourage the formation of river corridor commissions. The purpose of this law is to:
   
A. Clarify the procedures for forming river corridor commissions; [1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (new); Pt. C, §10 (new).]    
B. Delegate authority to the Commissioner of Conservation to approve acceptable proposals to form the river corridor commissions; [1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (new); Pt. C, §10 (new).]    
C. Grant additional powers to those river corridor commissions beyond those provided for in chapter 115; and [1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (new); Pt. C, §10 (new).]    
D. Provide a portion of the funding for the operation of the river corridor commissions. [1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (new); Pt. C, §10 (new).] [1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (new); Pt. C, §10 (new).]

Section History:

PL 1989,  Ch. 104,   §A45,C10 (NEW).