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



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



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



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