Maine Revised Statutes

A. Have the responsibility for the control of forest fires in all areas of the State; [1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]

B. Conduct programs to protect the forest, shade and ornamental trees of the State against insects and diseases; [1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]

C. Conduct a program of service and community forestry in order to provide advice and assistance on forest management to small woodland owners and municipalities; [1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]

D. Provide advice and assistance on utilizing and marketing the wood products of the State, and regulate the utilization and marketing of wood products where authorized; [1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]

E. Have the responsibility for management of particular portions of land owned by the State when management is entrusted to the division by statute or is transferred by mutual agreement of the division and other state agencies; and [1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV).]

F. Conduct information, education, planning and research programs designed to promote the purposes of the division as set forth in this Part. [1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV).]

A. The division may, in conformity with the Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, adopt, amend, repeal and enforce reasonable rules and regulations, including emergency rules, necessary for the proper administration, enforcement and interpretation of those laws which the division administers. [1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV).]

B. The division is authorized to accept federal, municipal and private funds for the purposes set forth in this Part, except federal funds received under the Stennis-McIntire Act, Public Law 87-788. The Treasurer of State shall receive allowable funds, subject to the approval of the commissioner, and the State Controller shall authorize expenditures from these funds as approved by the division and the commissioner. [1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV).]

C. The division, at the expense of the State, may print sufficient copies of the forestry and forestry-related laws to inform the public and the division's employees of the provisions of these laws. The compilation of laws may be revised biennially. [1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV).]

D. [1981, c. 542, §3 (RP).]

E. The division may grant funds to municipalities to strengthen local fire protection programs. Grants shall be made on a 50-50 cost-share basis with local contributions, provided that the state share for any one grant may not exceed 10% of the division's funds earmarked for a program of grants under this paragraph. Any municipality may apply for a grant, provided that the grant will be used for forest fire control or related activities. The department may promulgate rules to carry out the purposes and implementation of this paragraph. [1987, c. 349, Pt. H, §10 (NEW); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV).]