4. Maine's aquaculture leasing program should practice integrity in all aspects of its operation.

5. Maine should encourage local participation in aquaculture permitting decisions.

6. Maine's aquaculture laws and regulations should provide flexibility to address change while recognizing both the need for regulatory stability and for stability in the use of the public resource.

7. Maine's aquaculture leasing process should provide for open communication among stakeholders.

8. Maine's aquaculture monitoring program should feature state-of-the-art environmental monitoring.

9. Marine aquaculture may flourish only with high water quality.

10. Marine aquaculture offers the potential to bring substantial economic value and diversity to the State and its communities.

11. Maine should create a welcoming environment for a range of investments in marine aquaculture.

12. Maine should encourage the development of locally owned and Maine-based operations.

13. Maine should provide and encourage incentives for innovation in marine aquaculture.

Sec. C-2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF

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Initiative: Deallocates funds to reflect changes in the functioning of the Aquaculture Monitoring, Research and Development Fund.

Other Special Revenue Funds 2003-04 2004-05