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ME LD1093

Bill

Status

Failed

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sophia Warren

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits nonstate parks from using the term "state park" in their names

  • Requires the Bureau of Parks and Lands to ensure only officially classified parks use "state park" designation in signage, promotional materials, brochures, and exhibits

  • Mandates a review of signage and public information for all state-controlled land to ensure clear and appropriate designation

  • Requires the Bureau to develop rules, procedures, and deadlines for entities improperly using "state park" to relabel their materials, including signage and road sign colors

  • Materials from nonstate parks must include notice that their tickets and passes are not transferable to actual state parks

Legislative Description

An Act to Direct the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands to Prevent the Use of the Term "State Park" by Nonstate Parks

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Last Action

Reported Out: ONTP

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Conservation And Forestry3/14/2025

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