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ME LD398

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Guerrette

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases the definition of "transient occupancy" from 120 days to 150 days per calendar year under Maine Land Use Planning Commission regulations
  • Applies to unorganized and deorganized townships of Maine where the Land Use Planning Commission has jurisdiction
  • Enacted as emergency legislation to take effect immediately upon gubernatorial approval (May 9, 2025) rather than after the standard 90-day waiting period
  • Timed to take effect before Memorial Day weekend to accommodate the start of recreational camping season
  • Amends 12 MRSA §682, sub-§18, allowing longer seasonal occupancy for camping and outdoor recreation activities

Legislative Description

An Act to Amend the Definition of "Transient Occupancy" in the Laws Governing the Maine Land Use Planning Commission

Public Lands

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Conservation And Forestry4/3/2025
Housing2/4/2025

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