AUGUSTA A bill from Senator David Miramant, D-Camden, to extend funding for the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative was signed into law May 5 by Governor Janet Mills after receiving bipartisan support in the Legislature.
LD 338, “An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative,” promotes the Maine lobster industry and allows the surcharges to licenses to remain the same.
“Lobstering is an important part of our culture and economy, specifically tourist and hospitality industries,” said Sen. Miramant. “The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative, or MLMC, advertises our lobster and the increase in demand for Maine lobster. The lobster industry and MLMC work hand in hand to support Maine’s economy. I proudly sponsored this legislation so they can continue their good work.”
AUGUSTA The Maine Senate enacted Wednesday a bill from Senator Dave Miramant, D-Camden assisting the lobstering industry.
The bill, LD 338, “An Act To Amend the Law Governing the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative,” would extend funding for the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative so they can more freely advocate for the lobstering industry.
LD 338 extends funding for the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative, which was due to end this year, and makes license surcharges ongoing at their current level.
“Lobstering is a cornerstone of both our heritage as well as our tourist economy here in Maine,” said Sen. Miramant. “This bill eases some restrictions for the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative as they work to advertise our lobster and increase demand for Maine lobster. We should be doing all we can to maintain this storied industry of our state and our economy. I’m grateful that my colleagues voted to enact this bill.”
AUGUSTA The Legislature’s Committee on Marine Resources approved Wednesday a bill from Senator David Miramant, D-Camden, to support Maine’s lobster industry.
LD 338, “An Act To Amend the Law Governing the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative,” received bipartisan support with a unanimous vote of ought to pass as amended from the committee members present.
“Lobstering is an important part of our heritage and our tourist and hospitality industries,” said Sen. Miramant. “The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative does important work to advertise our lobster and increase demand for Maine lobster. Our lobster industry depends on the MLMC just as much as our economy depends on our lobster industry. I’m proud to sponsor this legislation so that they can continue their good work.”
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On May 10, 2021 at 3:00 p.m., the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) will hold a remote public hearing on the application of Christopher Dickinson for a 1.00-acre, 20-year standard aquaculture lease on a site located southwest of Hog Island, Damariscotta River, Towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle, for the suspended culture of American/Eastern oysters.
If the remote public hearing listed above is postponed, an alternate remote public hearing will be held on May 11, 2021 at the same time. Notice of a postponement will be posted on the Department s website.
The hearing will take place remotely. Interested persons may participate in the remote hearing by computer or phone. To help manage the proceeding, interested persons need complete an online registration form no later than 5:00 p.m., April 25, 2021. After the registration deadline, DMR will contact interested persons with information about how to join the remote hearing. If you are unable to register online or need ass