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LD 382

An Act To Establish A System Of Revenue Sharing For The Use And Management Of Coastal Resources

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Scott Cyrway and 6 co-sponsors

Failed Maine bill proposed creating a coastal resource revenue-sharing system but received a committee "ought not to pass" recommendation in January 2026.

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Bill Summary · LD 382

Legislative bill overview

LD 382 proposed establishing a revenue-sharing mechanism in Maine that would distribute income generated from coastal resource use and management to relevant stakeholders or municipalities. The bill was introduced in the 131st Legislature but ultimately did not advance, receiving an "Ought Not to Pass" (ONTP) recommendation from committee in January 2026.

Why is this important

Coastal resource management directly affects Maine's fishing industry, tourism, environmental conservation, and local economies. A revenue-sharing system could have redistributed significant financial benefits from coastal exploitation to communities bearing environmental or regulatory costs, or conversely, could have created new revenue streams for state coffers—making it economically meaningful to affected coastal regions.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope of "coastal resources": Unclear whether the bill covered fishing rights, mineral extraction, renewable energy (offshore wind), tourism licensing, or all the above, affecting which industries would contribute revenue
  • Distribution methodology: No clear public record of how revenues would be allocated—whether by municipality population, resource proximity, economic dependency, or other formulas
  • Industry impact: Businesses extracting or using coastal resources may have opposed new revenue-sharing obligations as additional regulatory costs or taxation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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