Maine § 12 §10353 Duties and powers

Maine Statutes

§ 12 §10353 — Duties and powers

Maine § 12 §10353

Title 12CONSERVATION

Part 13INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE

Ch. 905ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

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Bluebook

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, § 12 §10353 (2026).

Text

1.Duties. In addition to other duties set out in this Part, a game warden shall:

2.Powers. In addition to other powers granted in this Part, a game warden or other official described in section 10401 may:

3.Same duties and powers as sheriffs. In addition to specified duties and powers, a warden has the same duties and powers throughout the several counties of the State as sheriffs have in their respective counties, except that a warden's primary responsibility is enforcement of laws protecting fish and wildlife.

4.Agents of commissioner. A warden may act as an agent of the commissioner.

5.Assistance to federal agencies. The Bureau of Warden Service may provide assistance to federal agencies. The director of the Bureau of Warden Service may charge the various federal agencies for these

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1.
Duties.
In addition to other duties set out in this Part, a game warden shall:
2.
Powers.
In addition to other powers granted in this Part, a game warden or other official described in section 10401 may:
3.
Same duties and powers as sheriffs.
In addition to specified duties and powers, a warden has the same duties and powers throughout the several counties of the State as sheriffs have in their respective counties, except that a warden's primary responsibility is enforcement of laws protecting fish and wildlife.
4.
Agents of commissioner.
A warden may act as an agent of the commissioner.
5.
Assistance to federal agencies.
The Bureau of Warden Service may provide assistance to federal agencies. The director of the Bureau of Warden Service may charge the various federal agencies for these services. Revenues received from these agencies must be allocated for the purpose of funding the cost of providing the services.
6.
Assistance to other entities and persons.
The Bureau of Warden Service may, with approval of the commissioner, provide assistance to other entities, including county and state agencies, municipalities and private organizations, and persons. The director of the Bureau of Warden Service may charge the entities or individuals for these services. The Bureau of Warden Service shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters no later than January 15th of each year concerning the assistance provided to other entities and persons during the previous calendar year. The report must contain information about the types of services provided, the number of services and the fees charged by the director of the Bureau of Warden Service.

Legislative History

PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B54 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 20, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 389, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 248, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §30 (AMD).