E. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph D, the bureau may not deny approval for the removal of trees that are dead, dying or damaged by natural causes.

F. Before disapproving a request for approval or imposing terms and conditions under paragraph C, the bureau shall have the request for approval and the management plan reviewed by an experienced professional forester.

7.__Violations.__The following penalties apply to violations of this section.

A.__Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a person who violates any provision of this section or rules adopted or permits issued under this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of up to $1,000 for each day of the violation may be adjudged.

B.__A person who intentionally or knowingly falsifies any statement contained in a management plan or application under this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of up to $1,000 may be adjudged.

C.__A person who violates the herbicide provisions of this section is subject to the penalties of Title 22, section 1471-J.

In addition, the bureau may in the name of the State institute any appropriate action, injunction or other proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any violation of this subchapter or of the rules or permits issued under this subchapter as provided in section 1884.

Sec. F-6. 12 MRSA §1884, 3rd ¶, as amended by PL 2001, c. 604, §16, is repealed.

Sec. F-7. 12 MRSA §6204, as amended by PL 2003, c. 248, §6, is further amended to read:

§6204. General penalty

A violation of any provision of marine resources' laws is a Class D crime, unless another penalty has been expressly provided. Except as otherwise specifically provided, these crimes are strict liability crimes as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.