A.__The director may disclose information designated as confidential under this section to a governmental entity that, in the opinion of the director, requires this information.

B.__The director shall provide names, addresses and electronic mail addresses upon request to a nonprofit corporation that provides educational services to forest landowners regarding sound forest management as long as the information disclosed is used to provide information about forest management.

4.__Information designated as confidential by state or federal agency.__The director may not disclose information furnished to the director that has been designated as confidential by a state or federal agency furnishing the information unless disclosure is authorized by the furnishing agency.

5.__Penalty.__A person who receives confidential information pursuant to subsection 3, paragraph B and uses that information for a purpose other than that authorized by the director commits a civil violation punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.

Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §8611, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2003, c. 346, §1, is further amended to read:

1. Forest management information. The bureau shall provide a forest management information clearinghouse service with a statewide toll-free number. The information and referral service must include, but is not limited to:

A. Reporting, notification and management requirements pursuant to this chapter;

B. Timber and forest management options;

C. Soil conservation practices;

D. Insect and disease management practices;

E. Recreation management options; and

F. Wildlife management options.