LD 153 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Prohibit The Unauthorized Mooring Of Watercraft

This bill prohibits securing a watercraft to a mooring owned or leased by someone else without their permission. It directly affects boat owners who use others' moorings without authorization, making it a Class E crime if they refuse to release the boat, leave it unattended, or damage the mooring. Violators must also pay restitution for any financial losses caused to the mooring owner or lessee. Exceptions apply for clearly marked rental moorings (with payment attempts) and emergencies where law enforcement is immediately contacted.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Mar 27, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 26, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - ONTP
legislature
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE in concurrence
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE.
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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