"Except as provided in section 6621...... a program or ordinance may not allow surveying, sampling or harvesting ofshellfish in areas closed by regulation of the commisioner." Title 12 M.R.S.A. Chapter 623 Article 4 ss6671

"[Exception] Municipal officials, with express written athorization from the commissioner, who are engaged in activities authorized under section 6671." Title 12 M.R.S.A. Chapter 623 Article 4 ss6621

 

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The following steps are necessary to receive the approval of the Commissioner in a timely manner.

 1. Contact the Regional DMR biologist responsible for your town. (The biologists should be made aware of any conservation action proposed by the municipality.)

 

York, Cumberland and Sagadahoc Counties Donald Card Tel/Fax: 207-443-5147 72 Indian Carry Rd. Bath, ME 04530 Lincoln, Knox and Waldo Counties Ron Aho Tel/Fax: 207-586-5572 118 Kings Highway Newcastle, ME 04553 Hancock County Hannah Annis Tel/Fax: 207-469-6134 22 Charlie Starr Lane Orland, Me. 04472 Washington County Denis Nault Tel/Fax: 207-422-2092 60 Harborview Drive Sullivan, ME 04664

2. Fill out and send the following application at least a week prior to the requested date. 

3. Retain a copy for your files.

 

NOTE: Do not list multiple areas on this form, each area must be applied for separately.

 

A letter of approval from the DMR signed by the Commissioner will be mailed to your Town Clerk.