The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the just and orderly
operation of marine activities on the Kennebunk River.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to 38 M.R.S.A. § 1
et seq. and the Home Rule Provisions of the Maine Constitution.
Where there is conflict between this chapter and any other federal,
state, or local law, statute, regulation, rule or ordinance, the more
restrictive provisions shall apply.
After public hearing by the Board of Selectmen, this chapter
may be amended at an Annual or Special Town Meeting.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COMMERCIAL FISHING
Commercial fishing is defined as fishing in which the fish
harvested, either in whole or in part, is intended to enter commerce
or enter commerce through sale, barter, or trade.
[Amended 11-8-2022]
COMMERCIAL VESSEL
A vessel that is primarily used for commercial fishing.
[Amended 11-8-2022]
VESSEL
Includes boats of all sizes powered by sail, machinery or
hand, scows, dredges, lobster, crab and shellfish cars, and craft
of any kind.
If any provision or clause of this chapter or application thereof
to any person, persons or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity
shall not offset other provisions or applications of the chapter which
can be given effect without the invalid provision or application,
and to this end, provisions of this chapter are declared to be separable.
Additional laws relating to boating are contained in M.R.S.A.
Titles 12, 17 and 38 and the Department of Marine Resources laws and
regulations.