An Act Regarding Public Records Maintained By The Department Of Inland Fisheries And Wildlife

This bill establishes new rules for how the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife handles public records, specifically regarding licenses, permits, and accident reports for snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles. It classifies personally identifiable information in these records as confidential, with specific exceptions allowing disclosure to law enforcement, other government agencies, or the individuals named in the records. The legislation permits the department to publicly share data that does not identify specific people and allows it to charge reasonable fees for processing record requests. Additionally, it creates a Class E crime for failing to report accidents or for misusing vehicle registration numbers obtained under a restrictive affidavit.