Code of Maine Rules
09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL
Chapter 15 - INTERSTATE WILDLIFE VIOLATORS COMPACT
Section 137-15-08 - Entry into Compact and Withdrawal
Universal Citation: 09 ME Code Rules ยง 137-15-08
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A.The compact shall become effective when it has been adopted by at least two states.
B.Entry into the compact shall be made by an act or resolution of ratification executed by the authorized officials of the applying state and submitted to the chairperson of the board of compact administrators.
1. The
act or resolution shall include statements that in substance are as follows:
a. A citation of the authority by which the
state is empowered to become a party to this compact;
b. Agreement to comply with the terms and
provisions of the compact; and
c.
That compact entry is with all states then party to the compact and with any
state that legally becomes a party to the compact.
2. The effective date of entry shall be
specified by the applying state, but shall not be less than 60 days after
notice has been given by the chairperson of the board of compact administrators
or by the secretariat of the board of compact administrators to each party
state that has received the resolution from the applying state.
C.A party state may withdraw from this compact by official written notice to the other party states, but a withdrawal shall not take effect until 90 days after notice of withdrawal is given. The notice shall be directed to the compact administrator of each member state. No withdrawal shall affect the validity of this compact as to the remaining party states.
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