Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 188-2-75 - Minimum Lease Maintenance Standards1. The lessee shall mark the lease in a manner prescribed by section 2.80 or the Commissioner in the lease.2. The lessee shall ensure that all authorized structures must remain within the boundaries of the lease site.3. The lessee shall maintain the site in such a manner as to avoid the creation of a public or private nuisance and to avoid substantial injury to marine organisms.4. The lessee must collect and properly dispose of all errant gear, errant equipment, or errant solid waste from the lease site in a timely manner.5. In order to prevent adverse impact to public health, the lessee shall make lawful efforts to ensure animal excrement does not accumulate on or near structures.6. The lessee must properly contain and dispose of human waste generated during lease operations. 7. The lessee must maintain and follow their operational plan as defined in 2.05(M). These documents must be produced upon request by the Department.8. The lessee must maintain an escrow account or performance bond and pay rental fees in a timely manner.13-188 C.M.R. ch. 2, § 75