Legislation gives Maine power to enforce environmental regulations
Officials say the legislation would allow them to halt noncompliant developers and limit damage to Maine's natural resources.
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Officials say the legislation would allow them to halt noncompliant developers and limit damage to Maine's natural resources.
The governor is expected to sign L.D. 2101 to strengthen shoreland zoning enforcement — inspired by a series of violations at a property in Raymond owned by an Auburn businessman.
The governor is expected to sign L.D. 2101 to strengthen shoreland zoning enforcement — inspired by a series of violations at a property in Raymond owned by an Auburn businessman.
The legislation gives enforcement authority on new permits, restoration of shoreland and allows municipalities and Land Use Planning Commission the right to place a lien on property with unresolved violations.
The legislation gives enforcement authority on new permits, restoration of shoreland and allows municipalities the right to place liens on properties with unresolved violations.