Own a Camp in Maine? Some Could Soon be Banned by a New Law

When it comes to properties in The Pine Tree State, everyone has, or knows someone who has, a camp. Over the years we've heard Maine's 'King of Comedy', Bob Marley, tell funny tales about the things that happen 'up ta camp'.

Summer afternoons by the lake in a hammock or hosting a family barbecue while the kids play in kayaks or fish off the dock. These are just a few of the wonderful things that we get to experience living the 'up ta camp' life here in Maine.

But what would happen if some of those camps became banned by a state law? That's exactly what could happen in coming months. Now, if you have a regular camp that sits on the shore of a lake or pond, or even a hunting camp in the middle of nowhere, Maine, you're going to be fine.

This newly proposed legislation would actually ban 'floating camps' here in Vacationland. But what exactly is a floating camp? Well, to be frank, it's exactly what it sounds like.

Over the last few years, ever since a couple of these went viral on Tik Tok, people have been taking pontoon boats and retro-fitting them to be floating cabins. And, if I'm being totally honest, the idea is actually wicked cool.

However, according to an article from WGME 13, it may soon be illegal to have them in and on Maine waterways. The newly proposed measure would allow fines to be handed out to anyone who has a floating camp in a Maine waterway.

It would also grant state or local officials the power to take control of camps that aren't removed within 24 hours. It would also allow the state to dismantle, sell, destroy, or retain the structures.

Currently, these types of 'camps' are not regulated by the state of Maine. Do you think they should be or do you think they should just let the camps float!?