[§342D-107]  Memorandum of understanding;recognition program.  (a)  Nothing contained in this part shall prevent theState from:

(1)  Entering into voluntary agreements with anyowners or operators of commercial passenger vessels, or their representatives,for the purpose of controlling pollution outside the marine waters of theState; or

(2)  Adopting pollution controls more stringent thanthose contained in this part.

(b)  The department may engage in efforts toencourage and recognize superior environmental protection efforts made by theowners or operators of commercial passenger vessels that exceed therequirements established by law. [L 2005, c 217, pt of §1]