1.Transfer of management responsibility to other state agencies.
The bureau may transfer the responsibility for the management of particular portions of nonreserved public land within its jurisdiction to any other state agency upon conditions and for periods the bureau specifies when such a transfer is pursuant to a management plan and has received the written consent of the receiving agency, the Governor and the commissioner. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to negate or affect obligations of the State undertaken in any existing lease, easement or other binding agreement or obligations of the State undertaken by the acceptance of any deed or other grant of an interest in real property.
2.Public roads.
The bureau may grant the right to construct and maintain public roads.
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1.
Transfer of management responsibility to other state agencies.
The bureau may transfer the responsibility for the management of particular portions of nonreserved public land within its jurisdiction to any other state agency upon conditions and for periods the bureau specifies when such a transfer is pursuant to a management plan and has received the written consent of the receiving agency, the Governor and the commissioner. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to negate or affect obligations of the State undertaken in any existing lease, easement or other binding agreement or obligations of the State undertaken by the acceptance of any deed or other grant of an interest in real property.
2.
Public roads.
The bureau may grant the right to construct and maintain public roads.
3.
Lease of nonreserved public land to other state agencies.
With the consent of the Governor and the commissioner, the bureau may lease the right to use parcels of nonreserved public land to other agencies of the State for a period not exceeding 25 years for purposes of protecting, enhancing or developing the natural, scenic or wilderness qualities or recreational, scientific or educational uses. Each such lease must contain a provision that authorizes the bureau to terminate the lease at any time when the bureau in its sole discretion determines that termination is in the best interests of the State. No adjustment or compensation may be due any lessee under this subsection on account of such a termination.
4.
Lease of nonreserved public land for utilities and rights-of-way.
The bureau may lease the right, for a term not exceeding 25 years, to:
5.
Lease of nonreserved public land for private uses.
The director may lease campsites, garages, depots, warehouses and other structures located on nonreserved public land, or sites for the same, for a term not exceeding 5 years, and also:
6.
Lease of nonreserved public lands for industrial and commercial purposes.
With the consent of the Governor and the commissioner, the bureau may lease mill privileges and other rights in land for industrial and commercial purposes; dam sites; dump sites; the rights to pen, construct, put in, maintain and use ditches, tunnels, conduits, flumes and other works for the drainage and passage of water; flowage rights; and other rights of value in the nonreserved public lands for a term not exceeding 10 years.
7.
Lease of nonreserved public lands to Federal Government.
With the consent of the Governor and the commissioner and with the approval of the Legislature, the director may lease to the Federal Government the right to use nonreserved public lands.
8.
Lease of nonreserved public lands to municipalities.
With the consent of the Governor and the commissioner, the bureau may lease the right to use parcels of nonreserved public land to municipalities and other political subdivisions of the State for a period not exceeding 25 years for purposes of protecting, enhancing or developing the natural, scenic or wilderness qualities or recreational, scientific or educational uses of the land. Each such lease must contain a provision that authorizes the bureau to terminate the lease at any time when the bureau in its sole discretion determines that termination is in the best interests of the State. No adjustment or compensation may be due any lessee under this subsection on account of such a termination.
9.
Lease of nonreserved public land to private nonprofit organizations.
With the consent of the Governor and the commissioner, the bureau may lease the right to use parcels of nonreserved public land to private, nonprofit organizations for a period not exceeding 25 years for purposes of protecting, enhancing or developing the natural, scenic or wilderness qualities or recreational, scientific or educational uses of the land. Each such lease must contain a provision that authorizes the bureau to terminate the lease at any time when the bureau in its sole discretion determines that termination is in the best interests of the State. No adjustment or compensation may be due any lessee under this subsection on account of that termination.
10.
Lease for cultivating edible crops, hay or pasturage for livestock.
Pursuant to the right to food as declared in the Constitution of Maine, Article I, Section 25 and consistent with section 598‑A, the bureau, with the consent of the Governor and the commissioner, may lease the right to use parcels of nonreserved public land for purposes of cultivating edible crops, hay or pasturage for dairy animals or other livestock. Each lease must contain a provision that authorizes the bureau to terminate the lease at any time when the bureau in its sole discretion determines that termination is in the best interests of the State. The bureau may not issue any adjustment or compensation to any lessee under this subsection on account of that termination. The bureau, to the extent practicable, in establishing a lease under this subsection, may give priority consideration to individuals with a history of generational poverty or land dispossession in the United States or to individuals who are veterans. For purposes of this subsection, "veteran" means an individual who served in the United States Armed Forces and meets the definition of "veteran" under 38 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 3.1 or who has served or is currently serving in the Maine Army National Guard or Maine Air National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces.