Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, § 8869-A (2025)
The bureau shall establish a prior approval process for harvesting trees by a person that has committed 2 violations of unlawful cutting of trees pursuant to Title 17, section 2510, subsection 1. The process must include at a minimum the following:
1. Written approval Requiring written approval from the bureau for the person to harvest trees on any land in the State; and
[PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV); PL 2013, c. 412, §1 (NEW).]
2. Bonding Requiring the person to post a private bond in an amount not less than $500,000 before commencing tree harvesting.
[PL 2013, c. 412, §1 (NEW).]
PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV). PL 2013, c. 412, §1 (NEW).