3.__Compensation to landowners.__The owners of property taken under this section must be compensated for that taking.

A.__The owners of property, either real or personal, taken by the commissioner under this section, are entitled to damages equal to the reasonable value of the property, as is provided when land is taken for highway purposes under Title 23, chapter 3.

B.__In the event of a disagreement over the value of property taken under this section, the reasonable value must be determined by the county commissioners of the county in which the land is situated, upon the written application of any interested party.

C.__If any party in interest is aggrieved by the decision of the county commissioners under paragraph B rendered in conformity with this section, an appeal may be made to the Superior Court of the county in the same manner as is provided when land is taken by the State for highway purposes.

4.__Unneeded property. The Governor, on recommendation of the commissioner, may sell and convey on behalf of the State the interests of the State in property taken or acquired by purchase under this Part and determined no longer necessary for the purposes of this Part.__The commissioner, with the approval of the Governor, may lease these same properties.__The proceeds from these sales or leases must be credited to the funds of the department.

SUBCHAPTER 3

ADVISORY COUNCIL, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

§10151.__Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council

1.__Appointment.__The Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council, established by Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 20 and referred to in this Part as the "advisory council," consists of 10 members representing the 16 counties of the State in the following manner: one member representing Androscoggin County,