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- License Renewal and Application Frequently Asked Questions
- Questions about which license you need, contact the Maine Marine Patrol
- All other questions or issues regarding licensing or LEEDS: Email DMR licensing at licensing.dmr@maine.gov or call 624-6550, option 2
News and Notices
- : REMINDER: Bottom Trawl Survey of the Maine Research Array Wind Energy Area Underway, Spring Survey to Begin in April
- : REMINDER: Winter Bottom Trawl Survey of the Maine Research Array Wind Energy Area to Begin in January
- : Maine Marine Patrol Partnering with Operation Game Thief to Investigate Possible Theft of Aquaculture Equipment and Oysters
- : DMR Solicitation of Public Comment Regarding the Royal River Boat Yard Dredge Project in the Royal River, Yarmouth
- : Public Notice of Federal Consistency Review
Proposed, New, or Emergency Regulations
- Posted : Notice of Agency Rulemaking Proposal - Chapter 41 - 2026 Menhaden Season PUBLIC HEARING: February 10, 2026: 5:00 p.m. - COMMENT DEADLINE: February 23, 2026
- Posted : Notice of Agency Rulemaking Proposal - Chapter 32 Elver Quota System for the 2026 Season
- Posted : Notice of Agency Rulemaking Proposal - Chapter 2 Aquaculture Regulations PUBLIC HEARING: February 9, 2026: 5:00 p.m. - COMMENT DEADLINE: February 23, 2026
Meetings and Events
- : Aquaculture Public Hearing or Scoping Session : Aquaculture Public Scoping Session - Chebeague Island Oyster Co
- : Aquaculture Public Hearing or Scoping Session : Aquaculture Public Hearing - Keith Miller
- : Lobster Advisory Council : Lobster Advisory Council
- : Aquaculture Public Hearing or Scoping Session : Aquaculture Public Scoping Session - Salt Holding Co, LLC
- : Aquaculture Public Hearing or Scoping Session : Aquaculture Public Hearing - Terry Dutton