1.Commissioner's powers. The commissioner may investigate conditions affecting conflicts among harvesters of marine organisms and, with the advice
and consent of the advisory council, may adopt or amend regulations he deems necessary to prevent gear conflicts and promote
the optimum development of marine organisms.
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1981, c. 427, (NEW)
.]
2.Limitations. The limitations of section 6171, subsection 2 shall also apply to regulations to prevent gear conflicts.
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1981, c. 427, (NEW)
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3.Considerations. In adopting rules to prevent gear conflicts, the commissioner shall consider:
A. Traditional uses of the marine organisms; [1981, c. 427, (NEW).]
B. Total economic benefits to the area in which the organisms are harvested; and [1981, c. 427, (NEW).]
C. Optimum economic and biological management of marine resources. [1981, c. 427, (NEW).]
In each case, the commissioner shall accommodate the needs of all interested parties to the maximum extent possible, through
provisions for joint use, alternate use or other methods.
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1981, c. 427, (NEW)
.]
4.Procedure.
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1987, c. 100, §1 (RP)
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4-A.Emergency rules. The commissioner may adopt or amend rules under emergency procedures if immediate action is necessary to prevent serious
economic dislocation to the area in which marine resources are harvested.
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1987, c. 100, §3 (NEW)
.]
5.Emergency regulations.
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1987, c. 100, §2 (RP)
.]
5-A.Procedure. The procedures of subchapter II shall be used in adopting or amending rules authorized by this section.
[
1987, c. 100, §3 (NEW)
.]
SECTION HISTORY
1981, c. 427, (NEW).
1983, c. 645, §1 (AMD).
1987, c. 100, §§1-3 (AMD).
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