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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA Pt. 15-C is enacted to read:

 
PART 15-C

 
MAINE WOODS

 
CHAPTER 357

 
MAINE WOODS BOARD

 
SUBCHAPTER 1

 
GENERAL PROVISIONS

 
§6401.__Short title

 
This chapter may be known and cited as "the Maine Woods Act."

 
§6402.__Findings

 
The Legislature finds that forestry is an integral part of the
economy and culture of the State and that the forestry industry
has made its land available for public recreational use, which
has given rise to the well-recognized tradition of high-quality
outdoor recreational opportunities in this State.__The
Legislature recognizes the importance of sustainable forestry
practices in maintaining the Maine woods for both forest products
production and public access and recreation.__The Legislature
recognizes the State's obligation to assist in the maintenance of
the productive, working forest to support both the forest
products industry and public access and recreation in the Maine
woods.

 
§6403.__Definitions

 
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates
otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.

 
1.__Act.__"Act" means the Maine Woods Act.

 
2.__Appraised value. "Appraised value" means the fair market
value of property without the consideration of the effect of
dedication or other restrictions related to preservation.

 
3.__Board.__"Board" means the Maine Woods Board as established
in section 6404.


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