LD687

Maine LD687 would assert state ownership over ocean waters up to 12 nautical miles and submerged lands and marine resources up to 24 nautical miles.

Maine LD687 would assert the state's ownership and jurisdiction over all waters within the rise and fall of the tide seaward up to 12 nautical miles and all submerged lands and the harvesting of marine resources from the coastline for a distance of up to 24 nautical miles. The bill also mandates the Office of the Attorney General to study the legal issues regarding state ownership and sovereignty over marine resources beyond the 12-nautical-mile territorial sea limit.