2010年一项有利于沿海地产所有者的裁决之后,缅因州最高法院决定让公众使用潮汐土地。 Maine's Supreme Court to decide public access to tidal lands after a 2010 ruling favored coastal property owners.

缅因州最高司法法院即将对Masucci v. Moody案作出裁决, 该案可能会在2010年4-3支持沿海地主的争议性决定后, 重新定义公众使用潮汐地的权利。 Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court is poised to rule on Masucci v. Moody, a case that could redefine public access to tidal lands after a controversial 2010 4-3 decision favoring coastal property owners. 这项裁决允许私人被排斥在潮汐地带之外, 封锁了贝尔法斯特5亿美元的渔场等大型项目, 并引起对潜在偏见的批评, The ruling, which allows private exclusion from tidal zones, has blocked major projects like a $500 million fish farm in Belfast and sparked criticism over potential bias, as the majority of justices own coastal property. 虽然历史先例支持将潮汐地区用于捕鱼和航行的公共权利,但法院的解释阻碍了经济发展和创造就业机会。 While historical precedent supports public rights to use tidal areas for fishing and navigation, the court’s interpretation has hindered economic development and job creation. 即将作出的决定可能决定缅因州是将旅游业和私人所有权列为优先事项,还是采取一种更平衡的办法,既支持公共准入又支持社区增长。 The upcoming decision may determine whether Maine prioritizes tourism and private ownership or adopts a more balanced approach that supports both public access and community growth.