Maine Statutes
§ 12 §12911 — Recreational use limits
1.Findings and goals.
Increased use has resulted in increased environmental impact on the Kennebec River and the West Branch Penobscot River, as well as on their valleys, nearby roads and the social structure of the areas. Recreational use limits are necessary to allow for rafting use and other competing uses, such as fishing, camping and canoeing, while minimizing detrimental impacts and maintaining the opportunity for a quality wilderness experience for rafters and for other users.
2.Kennebec River.
The recreational use limit on the Kennebec River between Harris Station and West Forks is 1,000 commercial passengers per day. Noncommercial recreational use is not limited.
3.West Branch Penobscot River.
The recreational use limit of the West Branch Penobscot River between McKay Station a
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Legislative History
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B335 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
Nearby Sections
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§ 12 §12901
Definitions§ 12 §12902
Legislative findings§ 12 §12903
River management objectives§ 12 §12904
Exceptions§ 12 §12905
General penalty§ 12 §12906
Rule violations; whitewater rafting§ 12 §12909
Whitewater guide license§ 12 §12910
Safety; order of launch; safety committee§ 12 §12911
Recreational use limits§ 12 §12912
Rapidly flowing rivers§ 12 §12913
Allocation system§ 12 §12951
Rule violations; taxidermy§ 12 §12952
Taxidermy; general provisions