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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
Chapter 1: OPERATION OF VESSELS
38 §86-A. Jurisdiction over coastal waters and rivers

Universal Citation:
38 ME Rev Stat § 86-A (2011 through 125th Legis)
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Subchapter 3: PILOTS

§86-A. Jurisdiction over coastal waters and rivers

This subchapter applies to all Maine coastal waters and navigable waters with the exception of: [1987, c. 689, §1 (RPR).]

l. Piscataqua River. The Piscataqua River;

[ 1987, c. 689, §1 (RPR) .]

2. Exempt waters. Those waters specifically exempted by the Maine Pilotage Commission; or

[ 1999, c. 355, §6 (AMD) .]

3. Portland harbor. Those waters specifically governed by the Board of Harbor Commissioners for the Harbor of Portland.

[ 1987, c. 689, §1 (RPR) .]

4. Frenchman's Bay.

[ 1987, c. 689, §1 (RP) .]

5. Eastport Harbor, Cobscook Bay, Penamquan River and Friar Roads.

[ 1987, c. 689, §1 (RP) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 389, §33 (NEW). 1987, c. 689, §1 (RPR). 1999, c. 355, §6 (AMD).

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