§351. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).] 1. Commissioner. “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. [PL 2021, c. 143, §1 (NEW).] 2. Department. “Department” means the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. […]
§352. Program established The Maine Healthy Soils Program, referred to in this chapter as “the program,” is established within the department and is administered by the commissioner. The commissioner shall consult and cooperate with the University of Maine, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, soil and water conservation districts as defined in section 3, subsection […]
§353. Maine Healthy Soils Fund The Maine Healthy Soils Fund is established as a nonlapsing separate account to be administered by the commissioner. Income from gifts, grants, fees and other sources may be deposited into the fund. All money in the fund and earnings on that money must be used for the purposes of this […]
