Maine § 12 §1851 Sale of public reserved lands

Maine Statutes

§ 12 §1851 — Sale of public reserved lands

Maine § 12 §1851

Title 12CONSERVATION

Part 2FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS

Ch. 220BUREAU OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, § 12 §1851 (2026).

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1.Authority to sell land. With the consent of the commissioner, the director may execute deeds on behalf of the State for public reserved land under the director's management and control, conveying lands that have been authorized to be conveyed by the Legislature or sold by lawful authority, subject to the provisions of section 598-A.

2.Parcels greater than 1/4 acre in size. With the consent of the Governor and the commissioner, the director may make recommendations to the Legislature for the sale, exchange or relocation of public reserved lands greater than 1/4 acre in size, subject to the provisions of section 598-A.

3.Parcels less than 1/4 acre in size. The director, after review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government an

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1.
Authority to sell land.
With the consent of the commissioner, the director may execute deeds on behalf of the State for public reserved land under the director's management and control, conveying lands that have been authorized to be conveyed by the Legislature or sold by lawful authority, subject to the provisions of section 598-A.
2.
Parcels greater than 1/4 acre in size.
With the consent of the Governor and the commissioner, the director may make recommendations to the Legislature for the sale, exchange or relocation of public reserved lands greater than 1/4 acre in size, subject to the provisions of section 598-A.
3.
Parcels less than 1/4 acre in size.
The director, after review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government and subsequent approval by the Governor and the commissioner, and subject to the provisions of section 598-A, may sell any parcel of public reserved land not exceeding 1/4 acre in size, provided that:
4.
Notice of land sales, exchanges or relocations.
Before requesting approval from the Legislature, the director shall give notice of the proposed sale, exchange or relocation and may hold a public hearing. A public hearing must be held by the director if requested by any party.