§4461. River corridor commissions encouraged
1.
Findings.
The Legislature finds that:
A.
The effectiveness of local governments in implementing their responsibilities under shoreland zoning can be enhanced by coordination and cooperation among municipalities;
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
B.
River corridor commissions have proven their effectiveness as one mechanism to bring about such coordination and cooperation;
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
C.
Additional river corridor commissions are not likely to be formed without state encouragement and incentives; and
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
D.
Such cooperation serves state interests as stated in Title 12, section 402 and Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 2‑B.
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
2.
Purpose.
It is the policy of the State to encourage the formation of river corridor commissions. The purpose of this law is to:
A.
Clarify the procedures for forming river corridor commissions;
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
B.
Delegate authority to the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to approve acceptable proposals to form the river corridor commissions;
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
C.
Grant additional powers to those river corridor commissions beyond those provided for in chapter 115; and
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
D.
Provide a portion of the funding for the operation of the river corridor commissions.
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).