Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §7406, sub-§16, ¶E, as amended by PL 1997, c. 243, §2, is further amended to read:

E. Except as provided in subsection 20, paragraph C, erects Erects or uses either a portable or permanent tree ladder or stand attached to a tree on the land of another person, unless:

(1) That person has obtained verbal or written authorization to erect and use a tree ladder or stand from the landowner or the landowner's representative; and

(2) The tree ladder or stand is plainly labeled with a 2-inch by 4-inch tag identifying the name and address of the person or persons authorized by the landowner to use the tree stand or ladder.

Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §7406, sub-§20, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 667, Pt. A, §31, is repealed.

SUMMARY

This bill allows the use of a portable tree ladder or stand on the land of another landowner without obtaining the landowner's permission.