Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
669 - BUREAU OF FORESTRY (MAINE FOREST SERVICE)
Chapter 23 - TIMBER HARVESTING STANDARDS TO SUBSTANTIALLY ELIMINATE LIQUIDATION HARVESTING
Section 669-23-3 - SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY

Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 669-23-3

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. SCOPE. This rule establishes timber harvesting standards for forest lands in Maine which are purchased or acquired after the effective date of this rule, and harvested and sold or offered for sale or otherwise conveyed within five years of acquisition.

Unless an exemption applies, it is a violation of this rule and of the statute if a landowner conducts timber harvesting on a parcel without complying with this rule and then sells, offers for sale, or otherwise conveys the parcel, or any portion thereof, within five years of its acquisition.

B. Applicability. Whenever provisions of this rule are less stringent than corresponding provisions of applicable federal, state, or municipal law or regulations, the more stringent provisions apply.

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