LD62

An Act to Support Municipal and County Actions on Dam Ownership and to Make Other Changes to the Laws Regulating Release from Dam Ownership

Complete·6/3/25

This bill modifies the dam ownership transfer process in Maine, requiring additional information from dam owners and setting a 180-day deadline for.

This bill amends Maine's dam ownership transfer process by updating the information dam owners must submit to the Department of Environmental Protection. It now includes a plan of the dam and descriptions of its condition and recent operation. Additionally, it mandates that municipalities and counties hold public meetings within 180 days of receiving notice to discuss the issue of dam ownership. This change aims to ensure transparency and community involvement in decisions regarding dam ownership.

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

10:00 AM

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.