An Act Regarding The Preservation Of Working Waterfronts

This bill (LD 1625) clarifies and protects access to working waterfronts for commercial fishing and aquaculture. It amends Maine law to explicitly define "working waterfront property" as municipal or private piers and wharves operated to provide access for commercial fishers, aquaculturists, or their cooperatives. The key provision (Section 2) ensures these facilities are recognized as protected under state conservation efforts. This directly affects commercial fishing operations and aquaculture businesses by safeguarding their physical access points to coastal resources. The bill focuses on preserving existing infrastructure, not creating new programs or funding.