An Act Facilitating The Reconstruction Or Replacement Of Storm-Damaged Commercial Fisheries Facilities And Infrastructure

Summary

The bill changes Maine’s municipal variance statutes so owners of commercial fisheries infrastructure damaged by storms can get a variance without proving their land cannot yield a reasonable return. It applies to docks, piers, wharves, fish houses and similar structures that are needed for a “functionally dependent” fishing use. The change is meant to speed reconstruction and protect the industry after severe weather events.

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