Maine LD553 asserts state sovereignty over ocean waters and marine resources up to 12 nautical miles off the coast.
Maine LD553 declares that the state owns and controls waters up to 12 nautical miles off its coast, including submerged lands and marine resources. It mandates the Office of the Attorney General to assert this sovereignty, including through negotiations and litigation if necessary. The bill also requires a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources by May 1, 2025, detailing the progress of these actions. This legislation aims to protect Maine's commercial fisheries from potential restrictions on herring catch limits.
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