LD1623

An Act to Amend Certain Fish and Wildlife Laws Related to Landowner Representation Regarding Abandoned Property

Complete·6/5/25

This bill allows landowners to manage the use of their property by authorizing representatives to address issues related to abandoned property and.

This bill amends Maine's fish and wildlife laws to enhance landowner rights and responsibilities. It allows landowners to authorize representatives to address issues related to abandoned property, such as cameras, electronic surveillance equipment, ladders, and observation stands. Landowners or their representatives can remove, destroy, sell, or possess such abandoned items if the owner is unknown. The bill also requires persons operating all-terrain vehicles on private land to stop and identify themselves upon request.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

DDD
3
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Apr 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 5, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Jun 4, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 4, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.