{"data":{"id":"us-me/38-m.r.s.-3201","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"38 M.R.S. §3201","heading":"Definitions","body":"As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.\n1.  High-value agricultural land.  \"High-value agricultural land\" means land that has a high value for agricultural use, as determined in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, in consultation with the department and the Governor's Energy Office.\n2.  Solar energy development.  \"Solar energy development\" means a development that:\nA.  Uses ground-mounted solar arrays and installations to convert solar energy to electrical energy;\nB.  Occupies 5 acres or more; and\nC.  Is wholly or partially located on high-value agricultural land.","path":["TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION","CHAPTER 35: PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL SOILS FROM SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/38/title38sec3201.html","current_through":"October 1, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:41Z","sha256":"01a2edfe46bc3ecddb482727461abc6be04a93d039626217942972f2b6c336d9","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/38-m.r.s.-3119","next":"us-me/38-m.r.s.-3202"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}