LD398

An Act to Amend the Definition of "Transient Occupancy" in the Laws Governing the Maine Land Use Planning Commission

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This bill modifies the definition of "transient occupancy" to allow occupancy not exceeding 150 days in a calendar year.

This bill amends the Maine Land Use Planning Commission laws to redefine "transient occupancy" as occupancy not exceeding 150 days in a calendar year, up from the current 120 days. The change aims to accommodate longer stays for outdoor recreation activities, including camping. The bill was enacted as an emergency measure to take effect immediately, aligning with the start of the recreational camping season.

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Calendar

Apr 15, 2025

1:01 PM

Hearing

History

May 6, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

Apr 30, 2025

House

This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.

Apr 30, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.