Maine Revised Statutes

1. Administration.  Administer the division and adopt methods of administration that are determined necessary to render the office efficient;

2. Classification of lands.  Set apart and classify as parks or historic sites within the meaning of this chapter areas of land in this State including improvements or other structures thereon, title to which has been acquired under lawful authority. The provisions of subchapter II apply specifically to lands classified as state parks or historic sites.

3. Acceptance of funds.  Accept donations, gifts, grants and bequests of money or other personal property to be used in advancing recreational, educational, conservation, land acquisition and land management purposes in state parks, historic sites, submerged and intertidal lands, public reserved lands and nonreserved public lands. All money received from donations, gifts, bequests and grants must be deposited in nonlapsing, dedicated accounts according to the specified purposes and intents of the donors or grantors. The funds are subject to allocation by the Legislature;

4. Surplus property.  Sell storehouses and other structures and fixtures that are surplus to the needs of the division;

5. Division budget.  Prepare and submit to the commissioner the budget for the division; and

6. Restrictions on public access.  Post notice of any restrictions to public access at points commonly used to access the land or at a facility or structure where such rules and notices are regularly posted. The director may restrict public access to any portion of the land or waters within the division's jurisdiction when the restrictions reasonably relate to protecting public health, safety or welfare or the economic interests or natural resources of the State.