Land Use & Zoning
Maine's Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) has jurisdiction over approximately how much of Maine's land area?
A10%
B20%
C40%✓ Correct
D55%
Explanation
The LUPC has jurisdiction over approximately 10.4 million acres, representing roughly 40% of Maine's total land area, consisting primarily of the unorganized and deorganized territories.
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