Code of Maine Rules
13 - DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
188 - MARINE RESOURCES - GENERAL
Chapter 2 - AQUACULTURE LEASE REGULATIONS
Section 188-2-40 - Lease Issuance
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
1. Prior to issuing a lease, the Department shall send a draft lease for review to the applicant. The lease holder shall be same as the applicant.
2. Applicant Responsibilities. Prior to issuance of the lease, the applicant must complete the following requirements:
Category of Aquaculture Lease:
No structure, no discharge |
$ 500.00 |
No structure, discharge |
$ 500.00 |
Structure, no discharge |
Total combined area of all structures on lease: |
<=400 square feet |
$ 1,500 |
>400 square feet |
$ 5,000 |
Structure, discharge |
$ 25,000 |
A single performance bond for a structure, discharge lease may be held to meet lease obligations for up to no more than 5 individual leases retained by a leaseholder.
The Department may prorate the performance bond amount for a structure, no-discharge lease where structures are in excess of 2,000 square feet in order to increase the bonding requirement to satisfy the requirements of these rules.
3. Lease Term and Validity
The term of the lease shall run from the date of the Commissioner's decision but no aquaculture rights shall accrue in the lease area until the lease is signed.
4. Other Licenses
The lease holder is responsible for obtaining any requisite licenses from the Department prior to beginning operations.