# 33 M.R.S. § 1209: 33 §1209. Review of claims to coastal islands

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1209

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 M.R.S. § 1209
- **Heading:** 33 §1209. Review of claims to coastal islands
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 33 / Chapter 25 / Section 1209

## Text

The Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands shall review each and every claim of true ownership made to a coastal island or islands under section 1205 or section 1208 . An initial determination shall be made by the director after consultation with the Attorney General as to the validity of all such claims. The director shall notify in writing any person whose claim is initially determined to be not valid. [PL 1975, c. 509, §8 (RPR); PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. E, §30 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]

Any person so notified shall have 30 days from the date of such notification to present evidence to substantiate his claim. The director shall make a final determination of the validity of such claim within 30 days of receipt of such evidence. If no evidence is forthcoming, the director's initial determination shall become final. [PL 1975, c. 509, §8 (RPR).]

Appeals from the final determination of the director under this section shall be taken in accordance with Rule 80C of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. [PL 1983, c. 480, Pt. B, §30 (AMD).]

## Nearby sections

- [33 M.R.S. § 1201 33 §1201. Legislative intent, purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1201.md)
- [33 M.R.S. § 1202 33 §1202. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1202.md)
- [33 M.R.S. § 1203 33 §1203. Registry](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1203.md)
- [33 M.R.S. § 1204 33 §1204. -- duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1204.md)
- [33 M.R.S. § 1205 33 §1205. Registration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1205.md)
- [33 M.R.S. § 1206 33 §1206. Filing and notice of failure to file](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1206.md)
- [33 M.R.S. § 1207 33 §1207. Title in State](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1207.md)
- [33 M.R.S. § 1208 33 §1208. Late registrations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1208.md)
- [33 M.R.S. § 1209 33 §1209. Review of claims to coastal islands](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1209.md)
- [33 M.R.S. § 1210 33 §1210. Exemption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1210.md)
- [33 M.R.S. § 1211 33 §1211. Requirement for notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1211.md)
- [33 M.R.S. § 1212 33 §1212. List](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1212.md)
- [33 M.R.S. § 1213 33 §1213. Water boundaries](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1213.md)
- [33 M.R.S. § 1215 33 §1215. Rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T33_C25_S1215.md)

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