Cooperative Soil Survey (Maine Revised Statutes: Title 12 - Conservation; Chapter 3)

Title 12: CONSERVATION Chapter 3: COOPERATIVE SOIL SURVEY Table of Contents Part 1. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION.................................................... Section 211. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS..................................................................................... 3 Section 212. GENERAL PROVISIONS....................................................................................... 3 | i MRS Title 12, Chapter 3: COOPERATIVE SOIL SURVEY Text current through November 1, 2018, see disclaimer at end of document. ii | Maine Revised Statutes Title 12: CONSERVATION Chapter 3: COOPERATIVE SOIL SURVEY §211. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for the state contribution to the Cooperative Soil Survey of the State of Maine. The Cooperative Soil Survey, conducted nationally by the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, is the systematic inventory of the soils of the State. This basic soils data is of great value in the guidance of sound land use planning. [1969, c. 509, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY 1969, c. 509, §1 (NEW). §212. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. Data. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall gather and compile soils data and information of the State. It shall present this information in printed maps and reports for the general public. [ 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §116 (AMD); 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV) .] 2. Professional soil scientists. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may employ professional soil scientists, subject to the Civil Service Law, to perform soils mapping in Maine. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may contract with other state or federal agencies as appropriate to accomplish necessary soils mapping within this State. [ 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §57 (AMD); 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV) .] 3. Interdepartmental cooperation. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall consult with other state resource agencies in setting priorities of soils mapping and the publication of interim soils reports. [ 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §5 (AMD); 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV) .] SECTION HISTORY 1969, c. 509, §1 (NEW). 1979, c. 541, §A116 (AMD). 1985, c. 785, §B57 (AMD). 1995, c. 532, §17 (AMD). 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §5 (AMD). 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF). 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV). The State of Maine claims a copyright in its codified statutes. If you intend to republish this material, we require that you include the following disclaimer in your publication: All copyrights and other rights to statutory text are reserved by the State of Maine. The text included in this publication reflects changes made through the Second Special Session of the 128th Maine Legislature and is current through November 1, 2018. The text is subject Generated 1.24.2019 §211. Legislative findings | 3 MRS Title 12, Chapter 3: COOPERATIVE SOIL SURVEY to change without notice. It is a version that has not been officially certified by the Secretary of State. Refer to the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated and supplements for certified text. The Office of the Revisor of Statutes also requests that you send us one copy of any statutory publication you may produce. Our goal is not to restrict publishing activity, but to keep track of who is publishing what, to identify any needless duplication and to preserve the State's copyright rights. PLEASE NOTE: The Revisor's Office cannot perform research for or provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal assistance, please contact a qualified attorney. 4 | §212. General provisions Generated 1.24.2019