LD 1093: An Act To Direct The Department Of Agriculture, Conservation And Forestry, Bureau Of Parks And Lands To Prevent The Use Of The Term "State Park" By Nonstate Parks
LD 1093 prohibits nonstate parks (parks not owned or operated by the Maine government) from using the term "state park" in their name. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Bureau of Parks and Lands to review signage and public materials to ensure only state parks are labeled as such, and to establish rules for nonstate parks to clearly label their status (e.g., adding disclaimers that their tickets aren't valid at state parks). It directly affects parks like municipal or privately managed facilities currently using "state park" in their branding. The law aims to prevent public confusion about park ownership and services.