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2025 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
Chapter 35: PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL SOILS FROM SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS
38 §3201. Definitions

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38 ME Rev Stat § 3201 (2025)
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§3201. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2023, c. 448, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 448, §5 (AFF).]

1.  High-value agricultural land.  "High-value agricultural land" means land that has a high value for agricultural use, as determined in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, in consultation with the department and the Governor's Energy Office.  

[PL 2023, c. 448, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 448, §5 (AFF).]

2.  Solar energy development.  "Solar energy development" means a development that:  

A. Uses ground-mounted solar arrays and installations to convert solar energy to electrical energy;   [PL 2023, c. 448, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 448, §5 (AFF).]

B. Occupies 5 acres or more; and   [PL 2023, c. 448, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 448, §5 (AFF).]

C. Is wholly or partially located on high-value agricultural land.   [PL 2023, c. 448, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 448, §5 (AFF).]

[PL 2023, c. 448, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 448, §5 (AFF).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2023, c. 448, §3 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 448, §5 (AFF).

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