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12 M.R.S. §6043: Marine Science Research and Boat Operations and Maintenance Fund
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- TITLE 12: CONSERVATION
- PART 9: MARINE RESOURCES
- CHAPTER 603: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION
1. Fund established. The Marine Science Research and Boat Operations and Maintenance Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a dedicated, nonlapsing fund administered by the department for the purpose of providing funds in support of marine science programs for the purposes described in subsection 3. Balances may not lapse and must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
2. Sources of funding. The fund consists of any money received from the following sources:
A. Fees charged to marine science research programs based on research conducted and boat use;
B. Contributions from private sources;
C. Federal funds and awards; and
D. Any other funds received in support of the purposes for which the fund is established.
3. Disbursements from fund. The department shall use the funds received pursuant to subsection 2 to support marine science programs in the State, including, but not limited to, funding for marine science research, boat operations and boat maintenance.
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