LD1763

An Act to Regulate Nonwater-dependent Floating Structures on Maine's Waters

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Maine LD1763 prohibits nonwater-dependent floating structures on inland and coastal waters, with exceptions and enforcement provisions.

Maine LD1763 establishes a prohibition on placing or using nonwater-dependent floating structures in, on, or over inland and coastal waters. A nonwater-dependent floating structure is defined as a waterborne structure supported by its own buoyancy and used for purposes not requiring direct access to water. Exceptions include functionally water-dependent structures, swimming structures, water toys, ice fishing shacks, and aquaculture facilities.

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Roll Call Votes

Adopt Hah-711 To Cah-684 RC #498

75 Yea

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57 Nay

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19 Absent

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Calendar

May 28, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 16, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-684) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-711) thereto in concurrence.

Jun 16, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 16, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.