Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
670 - BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS
Chapter 53 - SUBMERGED LANDS RULES


Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

PREAMBLE

The State of Maine holds the Submerged Lands, as defined herein, in trust for the benefit, rights and use of the general public. The private use of Submerged Lands requires a lease or easement from the Bureau of Parks and Lands, which has been authorized by the Maine Legislature to grant such conveyances. Because exclusive, private uses of Submerged Lands restrict the public's ability to exercise their rights to use and enjoy these lands, the issuance of any conveyance requires careful consideration of the impacts of such conveyances on public trust rights as well as a just and fair compensation to the public for the private use of the Submerged Lands.

SUMMARY

These Rules set forth the Bureau's regulations and policies relating to the use and conveyance of Submerged Lands owned by the State of Maine and held in the public trust for the people of Maine. These Rules provide definitions of key terms, explain when a lease or easement of Submerged Lands is required, and establish the process to be used in granting such leases and easements.

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