Maine § 12 §1900 Swim areas

Maine Statutes

§ 12 §1900 — Swim areas

Maine § 12 §1900

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 §1900 (2026).

Text

1.Definitions. As used in this subchapter, the following terms have the following meanings.

2.Property rights. Nothing in this subchapter may be construed to affect private property rights or the State's ownership rights over inland waters.

3.Swim area prohibition. A person may not establish or maintain a swim line or a developed swim area without a permit issued under subsection 4.

4.Issuance of permit; revocation. The director may issue a permit to establish and maintain a swim line or a developed swim area within the water safety zone only to a qualified entity and only if the swim line or developed swim area is designed solely to provide recreational swimming opportunities for the public.

5.Fee; expiration. Permits issued under subsection 4 expire 5 years after the date of issuanc

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1.
Definitions.
As used in this subchapter, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Property rights.
Nothing in this subchapter may be construed to affect private property rights or the State's ownership rights over inland waters.
3.
Swim area prohibition.
A person may not establish or maintain a swim line or a developed swim area without a permit issued under subsection 4.
4.
Issuance of permit; revocation.
The director may issue a permit to establish and maintain a swim line or a developed swim area within the water safety zone only to a qualified entity and only if the swim line or developed swim area is designed solely to provide recreational swimming opportunities for the public.
5.
Fee; expiration.
Permits issued under subsection 4 expire 5 years after the date of issuance. The director shall establish by rule a fee for the permits. All revenues from fees must be deposited in the Boating Facilities Fund created under section 1896.
6.
Enforcement.
A municipally appointed inland harbor master, code enforcement officer or law enforcement officer is primarily responsible for the enforcement of this subchapter.
7.
Rules.
The director shall adopt rules to implement and carry out the purposes of this subchapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.