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Maine property near a working waterfront:

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B) Maine's Working Waterfront Access Protection Program may create easements or restrictions

Maine has enacted Working Waterfront laws to protect commercial fishing access. Properties near working waterfronts may have restrictions or public access easements that should be disclosed.

Answer Options
A
No effect
B
Maine's Working Waterfront Access Protection Program may create easements or restrictions
C
Always increases value
D
Federal only

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Related Topics & Key Terms

Related Topics:

Maine Shoreland Zoning ActEasements and deed restrictionsMaine property disclosure requirementsCoastal Zone ManagementMaine Department of Marine Resources

Key Terms:

working waterfronteasementMaine coastal lawdisclosurecommercial fishing access

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