Sec. 1. 33 MRSA c. 43 is enacted to read:

CHAPTER 43

CAMP LOTS

§2001.__Camp lot leases

1.__Camp lot defined.__For the purposes of this chapter, "camp lot" means a parcel of land, 2 acres or less in size, that is used or occupied or developed, devoted, intended or permitted to be used or occupied as a seasonal recreational residence or a full-time residence in an area normally associated with seasonal recreational activities.

2.__Statement of fact required.__A camp lot lease must contain, in clear and understandable language, the following information:

A.__The amount of any lease fee and what the lease fee covers;

B.__The responsibilities of the lessee and lessor regarding roads and other maintenance;

C.__The designated contact person of the lessor to whom a concern of the lessee may be communicated; and

D.__The amount and explanation of any other fees such as liability insurance.

3.__Insurance.__The lessor shall give a copy of the insurance policy for the camp lot to the lessee upon the request of the lessee.

SUMMARY

This bill would require camp lot leases to include information, in clear, understandable language, regarding the lease fees and what they cover, the responsibilities of the lessee and lessor regarding roads and other maintenance, the designated contact person for lessee concerns and the amount of and an explanation of any fees such as liability insurance. It would also require a copy of any such insurance policy to be given to the lessee upon request.