2013 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 12: CONSERVATION
Chapter 220: BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS
12 §1891-B. Projects

Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS
Subchapter 6-A: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS

1891-B. Projects

1. Types of projects. Projects undertaken by the Corps include, but are not limited to, projects such as:

A. Forestry, nursery and silvicultural operations; [2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, 2 (NEW).]

B. Wildlife habitat conservation, rehabilitation and improvement; [2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, 2 (NEW).]

C. Recreational area development, management and improvement; [2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, 2 (NEW).]

D. Energy conservation projects; [2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, 2 (NEW).]

E. Fish culture and habitat maintenance and improvement and other fisheries or marine resource assistance; [2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, 2 (NEW).]

F. Trail and campsite development and improvement; [2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, 2 (NEW).]

G. Insect, disease, rodents and fire prevention and control; [2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, 2 (NEW).]

H. Erosion, flood, drought and storm damage assistance and control; [2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, 2 (NEW).]

I. Reclamation and improvement of lands disturbed by erosion, mining or other adverse natural or human-made actions; and [2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, 2 (NEW).]

J. Environmental education programs. [2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, 2 (NEW).]

[ 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, 2 (NEW) .]

2. Eligible sponsors. All projects must be undertaken and operated under the sponsorship and cooperation of a public agency or a nonprofit organization. A sponsoring public agency or organization shall contribute to a project by, at a minimum, providing tools, supplies, equipment and technical supervision and plans necessary for project completion.

[ 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, 2 (NEW) .]

3. Additional criteria. Projects must be of lasting and worthwhile significance to the people of the State or otherwise serve a valid public purpose and provide meaningful work or service experience to the enrollees.

[ 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, 2 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2007, c. 146, 5 (NEW). 2007, c. 240, Pt. NN, 2 (NEW). 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, 14 (RAL).