09-137 C.M.R. ch. 8, § 01 - Agency Jurisdiction

A. The Commissioner has the authority to recommend to the Legislature the designation of any species of fish or wildlife found in the State ( 12 M.R.S.A. §12803) as Endangered [12 M.R.S.A.) § 10001(19) ] or Threatened ( 12 M.R.S.A. §10001(63)] in accordance with the provisions of the Maine Endangered Species Act ( 12 MRSA §12804) . The Legislature has sole authority to designate a species as Endangered or Threatened.

B. (Repealed)

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09-137 C.M.R. ch. 8, § 01