7 §242. Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Council
§242. Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Council 1. Establishment. The Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Council, established in Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 4‑C and referred to in this section as “the council,” has all the powers necessary to achieve the public purpose stated in subsection 2 and to carry out the powers conferred under […]
7 §251. Definitions
§251. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2011, c. 609, §1 (NEW).] 1. Agritourism activity. “Agritourism activity” means any agricultural activity carried out on a farm or ranch that members of the general public are allowed to view or participate in, […]
7 §252. Liability
§252. Liability 1. No liability. Except as provided in subsection 2, an agritourism professional is not liable for any property damage or damages arising from the personal injury of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of agritourism activities. Except as provided in subsection 2, a participant or participant’s representative may not make any claim […]
7 §281. Short title
§281. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as “the Maine Food Sovereignty Act.” [PL 2017, c. 314, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 314, §1 (NEW).
7 §282. Definitions
§282. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2017, c. 314, §1 (NEW).] 1. Direct producer-to-consumer transaction. “Direct producer-to-consumer transaction” means a face-to-face transaction involving food or food products at the site of production of those food or food products. [PL […]
7 §220. Local foods procurement program; local foods access (REPEALED)
§220. Local foods procurement program; local foods access (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 437, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 677, §12 (RP).
7 §283. Statement of policy; local control and rural economic development
§283. Statement of policy; local control and rural economic development It is the policy of this State to encourage food self-sufficiency for its citizens. The department shall support policies that: [PL 2017, c. 314, §1 (NEW).] 1. Local control. Through local control, preserve the ability of communities to produce, process, sell, purchase and consume […]
7 §220-A. Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program
§220-A. Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program 1. Grant program established. The Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program, referred to in this section as “the program,” is established in the department to assist farmers in the State to overcome the adverse effects of drought conditions by providing grants in accordance with this section. [PL 2021, […]
7 §284. Authority
§284. Authority Pursuant to the home rule authority granted to municipalities by Title 30‑A, section 3001 and by the Constitution of Maine, Article VIII, Part Second, pursuant to the authority granted to plantations by Title 30‑A, section 7051, and notwithstanding any provision of law regulating food in this Title or Title 22 to the contrary, […]
7 §221. Establishment of Maine Agricultural Internship and Training Program
§221. Establishment of Maine Agricultural Internship and Training Program The commissioner shall establish a Maine Agricultural Internship and Training Program. [PL 1987, c. 520 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 520 (NEW).