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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 12: CONSERVATION
Chapter 929: WHITEWATER RAFTING
12 §12903. River management objectives

Universal Citation:
12 ME Rev Stat § 12903 (2012 through 125th Legis)
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Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE HEADING: PL 2003, C. 414, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. D, §7 (AFF); C. 614, §9 (AFF)

Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS HEADING: PL 2003, C. 414, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. D, §7 (AFF); C. 614, §9 (AFF)

§12903. River management objectives

The following objectives are established for management of rapidly flowing rivers for the benefit of the people of the State: [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

1. Safety and health requirements. To ensure that safety and health requirements are met by all river users;

[ 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF) .]

2. Minimize environmental impact. To minimize environmental impact on the rivers and the river corridors, including access roads;

[ 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF) .]

3. Recreational use. To allow a reasonable level of recreational use;

[ 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF) .]

4. Quality wilderness experience. To maintain a quality wilderness experience on the rivers;

[ 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF) .]

5. Multiple uses. To minimize conflicts between different uses of the rivers in order to allow for multiple use;

[ 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF) .]

6. Diversity of whitewater experiences and services. To encourage a diversity of whitewater trip experiences and services;

[ 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF) .]

7. River use and impact. To monitor river use and its impact;

[ 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF) .]

8. Communication. To encourage open communication with all river users, both groups and individuals, on river management matters; and

[ 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF) .]

9. System of allocating river use. To provide a system of allocating river use that is simple and fair and that meets the specific goals of section 12913.

[ 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).

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