Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 551 - RULES FOR CONDUCT OF THE ASSESSMENT PHASE OF THE AGRICULTURAL VIABILITY PROGRAM
Section 001-551-VI - AMENDMENTS

A. These Rules can be amended with the advice of the Advisory Committee either by the Commissioner's own initiative or in response to a petition as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act 5 MRSA subsection8055.

B. Changes in the boundaries of an agricultural region, or in the structure or responsibilities of a designated local lead agency may be considered amendments to the contract between the LLA and the Department and may be negotiated by the signatories.

C. New designations of regions and LLA's will be handled as provided in Section III of these rules.