The powers and duties conferred by this subchapter shall be exercised by the department and shall be deemed to be an essential governmental function in the exercise of the police power of the State. [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §109 (AMD).]
1. Jurisdiction. The rights, powers and duties conferred on the department and other persons under this subchapter extend to a distance of 12 miles from the coastline of the State.

[PL 1993, c. 355, §8 (AMD).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 544

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
2. Licenses. Licenses required under this subchapter shall be secured from the department subject to such terms and conditions as are set forth in this subchapter.

[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §109 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1969, c. 572, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B109 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 355, §8 (AMD).
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