ME LD382

Establishes a revenue sharing system for commercial, industrial, and recreational use of Maine's coastal resources, with direct benefits to affected communities

Creates a standardized fee and royalty schedule based on the type and scale of coastal resource activities conducted

Distributes revenue through a formula that allocates portions to both the State (for administration, enforcement, and oversight) and to affected communities and stakeholders

Creates a new revenue sharing board with representatives from state agencies, municipal governments, and other stakeholders to administer fee collection and revenue distribution

Submitted as a concept draft under Joint Rule 208, meaning specific statutory language has not yet been developed