12 §549-A. Definitions
§549-A. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1985, c. 201, §2 (NEW).] 1. Development. “Development” means all of the methods used in the preparation of a known and presumed economically extractable ore deposit for mining. [PL 1985, c. 201, §2 […]
12 §549-B. Exploration permits, exploration claims and mining leases
§549-B. Exploration permits, exploration claims and mining leases 1. Authority to explore. An individual over 18 years of age or other person may enter upon state lands, including lands held under specific trust instruments when the trust is consistent with mineral development, on receipt of an exploration permit from the director of the survey for […]
12 §549-C. Compliance with regulatory laws
§549-C. Compliance with regulatory laws Nothing in this subchapter may be deemed to relieve any explorer or mining lessee from the obligation to comply with all applicable environmental or other regulatory laws and rules of the State. [PL 1985, c. 201, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 201, §2 (NEW).
12 §550. Annual exploration registration
§550. Annual exploration registration Annual registration shall be required as provided in this section. [PL 1985, c. 201, §3 (NEW).] 1. Registration. Any person conducting mineral exploration where the total exploration expenses incurred in a calendar year exceed $25,000 on private, leased or otherwise acquired lands within the State must register with the director. […]
12 §550-A. Notice of intent to file (REPEALED)
§550-A. Notice of intent to file (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 201, §3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 819, §A17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 653, §1 (RP). PL 2011, c. 653, §33 (AFF).
12 §544-I. Short title
§544-I. Short title This subchapter may be known and cited as the “Maine Cave Protection Act.” [PL 2001, c. 113, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 113, §1 (NEW).
12 §544-J. Definitions
§544-J. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 113, §1 (NEW).] 1. Cave. “Cave” means any naturally occurring void, cavity, recess, sinkhole or system of interconnecting passages beneath the surface of the earth or within a cliff or ledge that […]
12 §544-K. Prior written consent of owner
§544-K. Prior written consent of owner A person must obtain the prior written permission of the owner to excavate or remove an archaeological, paleontological, prehistoric or historic feature of a cave. [PL 2001, c. 113, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 113, §1 (NEW).
12 §544-L. Field investigations, explorations and recovery operations
§544-L. Field investigations, explorations and recovery operations All field investigations, explorations and recovery operations in a cave must ensure that the ability to recover and preserve historic, scientific, archaeological and educational information is not impeded. The excavation or removal of an artifact, object, specimen or material from a cave on state-controlled land, as those terms […]
12 §544-M. Liability of owners
§544-M. Liability of owners Recreational caving is a recreational or harvesting activity for the purposes of limited liability of landowners under Title 14, section 159-A. [PL 2001, c. 113, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 113, §1 (NEW).