LD1874

An Act to Enable the Maine Pilotage Commission to Oversee Pilots Operating in Portland Harbor

Complete·6/3/25

Transfers jurisdiction over pilots in Portland Harbor to the Maine Pilotage Commission.

This bill shifts the oversight of pilots operating in Portland Harbor from the Board of Harbor Commissioners for Portland Harbor to the Maine Pilotage Commission. It modifies the definition of coastal zones in Maine's laws and exempts certain vessels from the jurisdiction of the Board of Harbor Commissioners for Portland Harbor. The Maine Pilotage Commission must adopt rules for pilots in Portland Harbor that are consistent with existing rules of the Board of Harbor Commissioners for Portland Harbor.

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:01 PM

Hearing

May 8, 2025

12:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 3, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.