30-A M.R.S. § 1607 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1607
30-A §1607. Family support
Status: in_force

A prisoner may not participate in a work program under section 1605 or any other program administered by the sheriff by which a prisoner is able to generate money unless the prisoner consents to pay at least 25% of that money for the support of that prisoner's dependent children if the parent, legal guardian or legal custodian of that prisoner's dependent child requests that payment. Upon the written request of a parent, legal guardian or legal custodian, the sheriff of the county jail where the prisoner is incarcerated shall collect and disburse to the parent, legal guardian or legal custodian that portion of the prisoner's money to be paid for the support of that prisoner's dependent children. This section does not apply to any prisoner making payments for the support of a dependent child pursuant to a support order issued by a court or by the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 1997, c. 358, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7055 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7055
30-A §7055. Employment of historian
Status: in_force

A plantation may appoint a historian and determine the historian's duties and compensation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5115 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5115
30-A §5115. Transfer, sale or lease of real property in urban renewal area
Status: in_force

1. Sale or lease of property. The authority, for the purpose of this chapter, may sell or lease for such sums as may be agreed upon all or any part of a renewal area to the redeveloper or, if the property is to be used for public purposes, to any appropriate public agency. A. The authority shall determine the consideration paid for the sale or lease of the property, and the municipality may appropriate and authorize the expenditure of money to compensate for any portion of the difference between the acquisition cost of the property and the sale or lease price of the property at a lesser consideration to the redeveloper. (1) A sale or lease price may not be lower than the use value of the property, unless the sale or lease is to a public agency to be used for public purposes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Each contract for sale or lease to a redeveloper must provide, among other things, that: (1) The property transferred will be developed and used in accordance with the renewal plan or that plan as modified with the authority's approval; (2) The building of the improvements will be begun within a period of time which the authority fixes as reasonable; and (3) All transfers of properties by the redeveloper will be subject to the consent of the authority until construction or improvements are completed. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The municipal officers must approve any contract for sale or lease before its final approval by the authority. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Temporary operation by authority. The authority may temporarily operate and maintain real property in a renewal project area pending the disposition of the property for renewal, without regard to subsection 1 , for any uses and purposes that are considered desirable even though not in conformity with the renewal plan. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Federally designated development areas. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, where the municipality is located in an area designated as a redevelopment area under the United States Area Redevelopment Act, Public Law 87-27, the public body or corporation for redevelopment may, in accordance with the urban renewal plan, dispose of land in an urban renewal project area designated under the urban renewal plan for industrial or commercial uses to any public body or nonprofit corporation for subsequent disposition as promptly as practicable. Only the purchaser from or lessee of the public body or corporation, and their assignees, is required to assume the obligation of beginning the construction of improvements within a reasonable time. Any disposition of land to a public body or corporation under this subsection must be made at its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban renewal plan. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Contracts; federal conditions. The authority may arrange or contract for the furnishing or repair, by any person or agency, public or private, of services, privileges, works, streets, roads, public utilities or other facilities for or in connection with a renewal project. The authority may agree to any conditions that it considers reasonable and appropriate attached to federal financial assistance and imposed under federal law relating to the determination of prevailing salaries or wages or compliance with labor standards, in the undertaking or carrying out of a renewal project, and may include in any contract let in connection with such a project provisions to fulfill any of these conditions that it considers reasonable and appropriate. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Powers; contractual provisions. Within its area of operation, the authority may: A. Purchase, lease, obtain options upon, acquire by gift, grant, bequest, devise or otherwise any real or personal property, or any interest in property, together with any improvements on the property, necessary or incidental to a renewal project; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Hold, improve, clear or prepare for urban renewal any property obtained under subsection 1 ; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Sell, lease, exchange, transfer, assign, subdivide, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise encumber or dispose of any real or personal property or any interest in property; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Enter into contracts with redevelopers of property containing: (1) Covenants, restrictions and conditions regarding the use of the property for residential, commercial, industrial, recreational purposes or for public purposes in accordance with the renewal plan; and (2) Any other covenants, restrictions and conditions that the authority considers necessary to prevent a recurrence of slum or blighted areas or to accomplish the purposes of this chapter; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. Make any of the covenants, restrictions or conditions of the foregoing contracts or covenants running with the land, and may provide appropriate remedies for any breach of these covenants or conditions, including the authority's right to terminate the contracts and any interest in the property created under the contracts; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] F. Insure or provide for the insurance of any real or personal property or operations of the authority against any risks or hazards, including the power to pay premiums on any such insurance; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] G. Enter into any contracts necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. General authority. The authority may exercise all or any part or combination of powers granted. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 106 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 106
30-A §106. Warrants of distress; actions
Status: in_force

Warrants of distress on judgments legally rendered by the county commissioners may be originally issued within 2 years after judgment and made returnable to the clerk's office within 90 days from their date. New warrants may be issued within 2 years from the return day of the last preceding warrant for any sums remaining unpaid. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Warrants against municipalities. No warrant may be originally issued against a municipality until 20 days after the county clerk transmits a certificate of rendition of the judgment to the assessors of that municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Interest. Interest on the damages shall be included and collected by warrants as in executions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Civil action. A party, for whose benefit a judgment is rendered by the county commissioners, may recover the amount in a civil action founded on that judgment. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5102 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5102
30-A §5102. Creation of authority
Status: in_force

A municipality may create an Urban Renewal Authority under this chapter as follows. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Resolution. No municipality may exercise the authority conferred upon municipalities by this chapter until its municipal officers have adopted a resolution finding that: A. One or more slums or blighted areas exist in the municipality; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The rehabilitation, conservation, redevelop- ment, or a combination of these activities, of the area or areas is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals or welfare of the residents of the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Question for voters. After making this finding, the municipal officers may submit the following question to the voters at any regular or special election or town meeting in accordance with the municipal charter or section 2528 : "Shall the municipality adopt the provisions of the urban renewal law, Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30‑A, chapter 203 , and authorize the establishment of an Urban Renewal Authority?" [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Favorable vote. If a majority of the ballots cast on this question favor acceptance, this law becomes effective immediately upon declaration of the vote by the municipal officers, provided the total number of votes cast for and against the acceptance of the Act equals or exceeds 20% of the total votes cast in the municipality for all candidates for Governor at the last gubernatorial election. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Certificate of result; failure and resubmission of question. The municipal officers shall declare the result of this election. The municipal clerk shall file a certificate of the result with the Secretary of State. A. Failure of approval does not prevent the municipal officers from again submitting the question to the voters of the municipality in the manner provided. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5953-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 5953-A
30-A §5953-A. Loans from revolving loan fund
Status: in_force

1. Loan application. A municipality may apply for a loan from the revolving loan fund, the proceeds of which must be used for the following: A. To acquire, design, plan, construct, enlarge, repair or improve a publicly owned sewage or water system or sewage or water treatment plant or to implement a related management program; [PL 1995, c. 564, §1 (NEW).] B. To remediate municipal landfills that affect groundwater; or [PL 1995, c. 564, §1 (NEW).] C. For any actions authorized under the federal Clean Water Act, 33 United States Code, Sections 1251 to 1387. [PL 1995, c. 564, §1 (NEW).] The bank may prescribe any application form or procedure required of a municipality for a loan under this section. The application must include any information that the bank determines necessary for the purpose of implementing this section and section 6006‑A . [PL 1995, c. 564, §1 (RPR).]

2. Loan; loan agreements. Loans are subject to this subsection. A. The bank may make loans from the revolving loan fund to a municipality for one or more of the purposes set forth in subsection 1 . Each of the loans is subject to the following conditions. (1) The total amount of loans outstanding at any one time from the revolving loan fund may not exceed the balance of the fund, provided that the proceeds of bonds or notes of the bank deposited in the fund and binding financial commitments of the United States to deposit money in the fund are included in determining the fund balance. (2) The loan must be evidenced by a municipal bond or such other agreement or instrument as the bank determines necessary or advisable. (3) The rate of interest charged for the loans must be at or below market interest rates. (4) Subject to the limitations of subparagraph (3), the rate of interest charged for the loans made to municipalities under this section or the manner of determining the rate of interest must be established from time to time by direction of the bank, taking into consideration the current average rate on outstanding marketable obligations, as well as the policies of the Department of Environmental Protection. [PL 1991, c. 605, §6 (AMD).] B. Loans made to a municipality by the bank under this section shall be evidenced by and made in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in a loan agreement to be executed by the bank and the municipality. The loan agreement shall specify the terms and conditions of disbursement of loan proceeds. The loan agreement shall state the term and interest rate of the loan, the scheduling of loan repayments and any other terms and conditions determined necessary or desirable by the bank. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§19, 31 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 605, §6 (AMD).]

3. Eligibility certification. No loan to a municipality may be made under this section until: A. The applicant certifies to the bank that it has secured all permits, licenses and approvals necessary to construct the improvements to be financed by the loan; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§19, 31 (NEW).] B. The applicant demonstrates to the bank that it has established a rate, charge or assessment schedule which will generate annually sufficient revenue to pay, or has otherwise provided sufficient assurances that it will pay, the principal of and interest on the municipal bond or other debt instrument which evidences the loan made by the bank to the municipality under this section and to pay reasonably anticipated costs of operating and maintaining the financed project and the system of which it is a part; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§19, 31 (NEW).] C. The applicant certifies to the bank that it has created a dedicated source of revenue, which may constitute general revenues of the applicant through a general obligation pledge of the applicant, for repayment of the loan; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§19, 31 (NEW).] D. The applicant and the project to be financed by the proceeds of the loan have been designated by the Department of Environmental Protection as eligible to participate in a construction or implementation program funded wholly or in part by the State and from the proceeds of the revolving loan fund; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§19, 31 (NEW).] E. The Department of Environmental Protection certifies to the bank that any management program to be financed complies with all applicable state and federal laws and all rules and regulations adopted under those laws; and [PL 1989, c. 48, §§19, 31 (NEW).] F. The Department of Environmental Protection certifies to the bank that the loan eligibility priority, established under section 6006‑A, subsection 3 , entitles the applicant to immediate financing or assistance under this section. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§19, 31 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 48, §§19, 31 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1902 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1902
30-A §1902. Real and personal property; right of eminent domain
Status: in_force

The jail authority formed under this chapter may acquire and hold real and personal property that the jail authority considers necessary for its purposes and is granted the right of eminent domain. The jail authority may take and hold, either by exercising its right of eminent domain or by purchase, lease or otherwise, for public uses any land, real estate, easements or interest in land, real estate or easements necessary for construction and operating the multicounty jail. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30 M.R.S. § 6209-C — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6209-C
30 §6209-C. Jurisdiction of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Tribal Court
Status: in_force

1. Exclusive jurisdiction over certain matters. Except as provided in subsections 3 and 4 , the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians has the right to exercise exclusive jurisdiction, separate and distinct from the State, over: A. The following criminal offenses committed on Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land by an adult member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group: (1) Class C, D and E crimes in Titles 15 , 17 , 17‑A , 19‑A and 29‑A that are not committed against a person or the property of a person; and (2) Class C, D and E crimes committed against a person who is a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group or against the property of a person who is a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group. The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians may not deny to any criminal defendant prosecuted for a Class C crime the rights and protections enumerated in 25 United States Code, Section 1302(c); [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §1 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] B. Juvenile crimes against a person or property involving conduct that, if committed by an adult, would fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians under paragraph A and juvenile crimes, as defined in Title 15, section 3103, subsection 1, paragraphs B and C , committed by a juvenile member of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation or the Mi'kmaq Nation within Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land; [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §6 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).] C. Civil actions between members of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation or the Mi'kmaq Nation arising on Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land and cognizable as small claims under the laws of the State and civil actions against a member of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation or the Mi'kmaq Nation under Title 22, section 2383 involving conduct within Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land by a member of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation or the Mi'kmaq Nation; [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §6 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).] D. Indian child custody proceedings to the extent authorized by applicable state and federal law; [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §6 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).] E. Other domestic relations matters, including marriage, divorce and support, between members of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation or the Mi'kmaq Nation, both of whom reside within the Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land; and [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §6 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).] F. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, civil and criminal actions regarding the enforcement of ordinances enacted pursuant to section 6207‑C, subsection 10 , except that the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians may not exercise jurisdiction over a nonprofit public municipal corporation. [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §6 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).] The governing body of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians shall decide whether to exercise or terminate the exercise of the exclusive jurisdiction authorized by this subsection. The decision to exercise, to terminate the exercise of or to reassert the exercise of jurisdiction under each of the subject areas described by paragraphs A to E may be made separately. Until the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians notifies the Attorney General that the band has decided to exercise exclusive jurisdiction set forth in any or all of the paragraphs in this subsection, the State has exclusive jurisdiction over those matters. If the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians chooses not to exercise or chooses to terminate its exercise of exclusive jurisdiction set forth in any or all of the paragraphs in this subsection, the State has exclusive jurisdiction over those matters until the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians chooses to exercise its exclusive jurisdiction. When the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians chooses to reassert the exercise of exclusive jurisdiction over any or all of the areas of the exclusive jurisdiction authorized by this subsection it must first provide 30 days' notice to the Attorney General. In exercising its exclusive jurisdiction under paragraphs A and B , the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians is enforcing the tribal law of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §1 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

1-A. Exclusive jurisdiction over Penobscot Nation members. [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §6 (RP); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).] Revisor's Note: (Subsection 1-A as enacted by PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. E, §2 and affected by §3 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 30, SECTION 6209-C, SUBSECTION 1-B)

1-B. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 30, §6209-C, sub-§1-A) Exclusive jurisdiction over Passamaquoddy Tribe members. [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §6 (RP); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).]

1-C. Concurrent jurisdiction over certain criminal offenses. The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians has the right to exercise jurisdiction, concurrently with the State, over the following criminal offenses: A. Class C, D and E crimes committed on Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land by an adult member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group against a person who is not a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group or against the property of a person who is not a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group; and [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] B. Class C, D and E crimes committed on Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land by a person who is not a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group as authorized in the federal Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022, Public Law 117-103, Division W, Title VIII, Subtitle A, Section 804, 25 United States Code, Section 1304. Notwithstanding subsection 2 , the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians may not deny to any criminal defendant prosecuted pursuant to this paragraph the rights and protections enumerated in 25 United States Code, Sections 1302(a), 1302(c), 1303 and 1304(d) and all other rights whose protection is necessary under the United States Constitution in order for Congress or the State to recognize concurrent jurisdiction under this paragraph. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians may not deny to any criminal defendant prosecuted for a Class C crime the rights and protections enumerated in 25 United States Code, Section 1302(c). The governing body of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians shall decide whether to exercise or terminate the exercise of jurisdiction authorized by this subsection. In exercising the concurrent jurisdiction authorized by this subsection, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians is enforcing the tribal law of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. The definitions of the criminal offenses and the punishments applicable to those criminal offenses over which the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians has concurrent jurisdiction under this subsection are governed by the laws of the State. Issuance and execution of criminal process also are governed by the laws of the State. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

1-D. Exclusive jurisdiction of the State. Except as provided in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B and subsection 1‑C , all laws of the State relating to criminal offenses and juvenile crimes apply within Houlton Band Trust Land and the State has exclusive jurisdiction over those offenses and crimes. Notwithstanding subsections 1 and 1‑C , the State has exclusive jurisdiction over: A. All crimes and juvenile crimes committed on Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land against the State or against any office, department, agency, authority, commission, board, institution, hospital or other instrumentality of the State, including the Maine Turnpike Authority, the Maine Port Authority, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, the Maine Community College System, the Maine Veterans' Homes, the Maine Public Employees Retirement System, the Maine Military Authority and all similar state entities; and [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] B. Class C, D and E crimes defined in provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes outside of Titles 15 , 17 , 17‑A , 19‑A and 29‑A committed on Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land by an adult member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group that are not committed against a person or the property of a person. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] Nothing in subsection 1 or 1‑C affects, alters or preempts the authority of the State to investigate or prosecute any conduct occurring in the State, including conduct occurring on Houlton Band Trust Land, that is within the State's exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

2. Definitions of crimes; tribal procedures. The definitions of the criminal offenses and juvenile crimes and the punishments applicable to those criminal offenses and juvenile crimes over which the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians has exclusive jurisdiction under this section are governed by the laws of the State. Issuance and execution of criminal process are also governed by the laws of the State. The procedures for the establishment and operation of tribal forums created to effectuate the purposes of this section are governed by federal statute, including, without limitation, the provisions of 25 United States Code, Sections 1301 to 1303 and rules and regulations generally applicable to the exercise of criminal jurisdiction by Indian tribes on federal Indian reservations. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §4 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

2-A. Criminal records, juvenile records and fingerprinting. At the arraignment of a criminal defendant, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Tribal Court shall inquire whether fingerprints have been taken or whether arrangements have been made for fingerprinting. If neither has occurred, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Tribal Court shall instruct both the responsible law enforcement agency and the person charged as to their respective obligations in this regard, consistent with Title 25, section 1542‑A . At the conclusion of a criminal or juvenile proceeding within the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians' exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction, except for a violation of Title 12 or Title 29‑A that is a Class D or Class E crime other than a Class D crime that involves hunting while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive alcohol level or the operation or attempted operation of a watercraft, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile or motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive alcohol level, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Tribal Court shall transmit to the Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Identification an abstract duly authorized on forms provided by the bureau. [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §6 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).]

3. Lesser included offenses in state courts. In any criminal proceeding in the courts of the State in which a criminal offense under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians constitutes a lesser included offense of the criminal offense charged, the defendant may be convicted in the courts of the State of the lesser included offense. A lesser included offense is as defined under the laws of the State. [PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. B, §2 (AFF).]

4. Double jeopardy; collateral estoppel. A prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime over which the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians has exclusive jurisdiction under this section does not bar a prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime arising out of the same conduct over which the State has exclusive jurisdiction. A prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime over which the State has exclusive jurisdiction does not bar a prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime arising out of the same conduct over which the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians has exclusive jurisdiction under this section. The determination of an issue of fact in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a tribal forum does not constitute collateral estoppel in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a state court. The determination of an issue of fact in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a state court does not constitute collateral estoppel in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a tribal forum. [PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. B, §2 (AFF).]

5. Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land. [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §6 (RP); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).]

6. Full faith and credit. The State shall give full faith and credit to the judicial proceedings of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians shall give full faith and credit to the judicial proceedings the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation, the Mi'kmaq Nation and the State. [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §6 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 931 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 931
30-A §931. Property taken for debt due from county
Status: in_force

The personal property of the residents and the real estate within the boundaries of a county may be taken to pay any debt due from the county. The owner of property so taken may recover from the county under Title 14, section 4953 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 382 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 382
30-A §382. Special deputies; duties
Status: in_force

1. Appointment. Sheriffs may at any time appoint and train as special deputies citizens more than 18 years of age. The appointment must be in writing, signed by the sheriff, and include the residence and post office address of each special deputy. The appointment must be recorded in the office of the county commissioners in the county and is not valid until recorded. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Active duty. The sheriff or the sheriffs' chief deputy may order special deputies to active duty only when: A. A state of war exists; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The Governor proclaims an emergency under Title 37‑B, chapter 13 ; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency declares that a state of emergency is imminent. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Powers; liability. Special deputies shall exercise all the powers of deputy sheriffs appointed under the general law, except the service of civil process, only for the duration of the emergency that exists or which has been proclaimed or during the time for which they have been ordered to active duty. Special deputies are personally responsible for any unreasonable, improper or illegal acts committed by them in the performance of their duties, but the sheriffs are not liable upon their bonds or otherwise for any neglect or misdoings of these deputies. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3108 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 151 / Section 3108
30-A §3108. Asthma inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors
Status: in_force

Municipal employees and volunteers that operate or assist in any municipal recreational program or camp may receive training on how to administer asthma inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors as defined in Title 22, section 2150‑F, subsection 3 . Municipal employees and volunteers may possess and administer prescribed asthma inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors in order to provide emergency aid. [PL 2019, c. 560, §5 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1654 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1654
30-A §1654. Supplies for jails; accounts audited
Status: in_force

The county commissioners of the several counties shall, without extra charge or commission to themselves or to any other person, procure all necessary supplies, including necessary food, potable water, fuel, bedding and clothing for the jails and the prisoners in the jails, to be furnished and purchased under their direction and at the expense of the counties. A county commissioner may not be interested directly or indirectly in the purchase of any such supplies or in any contract for such supplies made by the board of which and while the county commissioner is a member, and all contracts made in violation of this provision are void. A suitable person must be employed to prepare the foods of the prisoners in each county at the expense of the county. The service of the food to the prisoners is under the general direction of the jailer, master or keeper. The sheriff shall appoint the person employed to prepare the food of the prisoners subject to the approval of the county commissioners. The county commissioners may at any time direct specific rations or articles of food, clothing, soap, fuel or other necessities to be provided to the prisoners. The bills and accounts for supplies furnished and the items of expense incurred in preparing and serving these supplies must be audited pursuant to section 951 . [PL 2019, c. 126, §3 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5951 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 5951
30-A §5951. Creation of bank and membership
Status: in_force

1. Bank established. There is established a public body corporate and politic to be known as the "Maine Municipal Bond Bank" in accordance with Title 5, chapter 379 . The bank is constituted as an instrumentality of the State exercising public and essential governmental functions. The bank's exercise of the powers conferred by this chapter shall be deemed and held to be an essential governmental function of the State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Board of commissioners; oath. The bank shall consist of a board of 5 commissioners, including: A. The Treasurer of State who serves as a commissioner ex officio. (1) The Treasurer of State may designate the Deputy Treasurer of State to serve in place of the Treasurer of State; [RR 2015, c. 2, §21 (COR).] B. The Superintendent of Financial Institutions, who also serves as a commissioner ex officio. (1) The Superintendent of Financial Institutions may designate a deputy superintendent to serve in place of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions; and [PL 2007, c. 79, §25 (AMD).] C. Three commissioners, who must be residents of the State, appointed by the Governor for terms of 3 years. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] Before entering upon their duties all commissioners shall take and subscribe to an oath to perform the duties of office faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of their abilities. A record of these oaths shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. [RR 2015, c. 2, §21 (COR).]

3. Terms; vacancy; removal. Each commissioner shall hold office for the term of appointment and until a successor has been appointed and has qualified. A commissioner may be reappointed. Any vacancy occurring other than by the expiration of a term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. The Governor may remove a commissioner from office for cause after a public hearing. The Governor may suspend a commissioner pending the completion of this hearing. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Officers of board; exercise of powers. The board of commissioners shall elect one of its members as chair and one as vice-chair and shall appoint an executive director who also serves as both secretary and treasurer. The powers of the bank are vested in the commissioners of the bank in office from time to time. Three commissioners of the bank constitute a quorum at any meeting of the commissioners. Action may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the bank at any meeting by the affirmative vote of at least 3 commissioners of the bank. A vacancy in the office of commissioner of the bank does not impair the right of a quorum of the commissioners to exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the bank. The board of commissioners may meet by telephonic, video, electronic or other similar means of communication with less than a quorum assembled physically at the location of a public proceeding identified in the notice required by Title 1, section 406 only if: A. Each commissioner can hear all other commissioners, speak to all other commissioners and, to the extent reasonably practicable, see all other commissioners by videoconferencing or other similar means of communication during the public proceeding, and members of the public attending the public proceeding at the location identified in the notice required by Title 1, section 406 are able to hear and, to the extent reasonably practicable, see all commissioners participating from other locations by videoconferencing or other similar means of communication; [PL 2015, c. 449, §4 (NEW).] B. Each commissioner who is not physically present at the location of the public proceeding and who is participating through telephonic, video, electronic or other similar means of communication identifies all persons present at the location from which the commissioner is participating; [PL 2015, c. 449, §4 (NEW).] C. A commissioner who participates while not physically present at the location of the public proceeding identified in the notice required by Title 1, section 406 does so only when the commissioner's attendance is not reasonably practical. The reason that the commissioner's attendance is not reasonably practical must be stated in the minutes of the meeting; and [PL 2015, c. 449, §4 (NEW).] D. Each commissioner who is not physically present at the location of the public proceeding and who is participating through telephonic, video, electronic or other similar means of communication has received prior to the public proceeding all documents and materials discussed at the public proceeding, with substantially the same content as those presented at the public proceeding. Documents or other materials made available at the public proceeding may be transmitted to the commissioner not physically present during the public proceeding if the transmission technology is available. Failure to comply with this paragraph does not invalidate an action taken by the bank at the public proceeding. [PL 2015, c. 449, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 449, §4 (AMD).]

5. Surety bonds required. Before issuing any bonds or notes under this chapter, each commissioner of the bank must execute a surety bond in the penal sum of $25,000 and the executive director of the bank must execute a surety bond in the penal sum of $50,000. The surety bonds must be: A. Conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the office of the commissioner or executive director; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in the State as surety; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Approved by the Attorney General; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Filed in the office of the Secretary of State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] At all times after the bank issues any bonds or notes, each commissioner of the bank and the executive director shall maintain the surety bonds in full force and effect. The bank shall bear all the costs of these surety bonds. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Compensation. Each public member of the board of commissioners shall be compensated according to Title 5, chapter 379 . All commissioners shall be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out their duties under this chapter. Notwithstanding any other law, no officer or employee of the State may be deemed to have forfeited or may forfeit their office or employment or any benefits or emoluments of their office or employment due to accepting the office of commissioner of the bank or performing services in that office. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. Employees. The executive director may employ, upon approval of the board of commissioners, a general counsel, architects, engineers, accountants, attorneys, financial advisors or experts and any other officers, agents and employees who are required and determine their qualifications, terms of office, duties and compensation. The board of commissioners shall fix the duties and compensation of the executive director. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 921 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 921
30-A §921. Capital reserve accounts
Status: in_force

1. Capital reserve accounts authorized. Section 5801, subsections 1 and 2 , and section 5802 , which contain the capital reserve account provisions for municipalities, apply equally to counties. The county commissioners have the powers and duties of municipal officers under those provisions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Purpose of account stated. Before establishing any account under this section, including capital reserve accounts established for the unorganized territory, the county commissioners shall clearly specify the purpose for which the account is created, state the anticipated amount of the account and report that purpose and that amount, in writing, to the Office of the State Auditor. Once a purpose for an account is specified, any expenditure from that account must be for that purpose unless the Office of the State Auditor states in writing that an account for that purpose is no longer needed. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3753 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3753
30-A §3753. Permit required
Status: in_force

A person may not establish, operate or maintain an automobile graveyard, automobile recycling business or junkyard without first obtaining a nontransferable permit from the municipal officers of the municipality in which the automobile graveyard, automobile recycling business or junkyard is to be located, or from the county commissioners of the county of any unorganized territory in which the automobile graveyard, automobile recycling business or junkyard is to be located. Permits issued to an automobile graveyard or junkyard under this section are valid until the first day of the following year; except that, beginning in calendar year 2004, permits issued to an automobile graveyard or junkyard under this section are valid until the first day of October of the following year. Permits issued to an automobile recycling business under this section are valid for 5 years from the date of issuance and are renewable provided that the permit holder furnishes a sworn statement, annually, on the anniversary date of the granting of the permit, that the facility complies with the standards of operation applicable at the time of issuance of the permit. A person operating a business that involves the recycling of automobiles may operate under a permit for an automobile graveyard or a permit for an automobile recycling business. [PL 2003, c. 312, §7 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2152 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2152
30-A §2152. Joint charter commission
Status: in_force

1. Petition. The voters of a municipality may file a petition in the municipal office that must: A. Be addressed to the municipal officers; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Be signed by a number of voters of the municipality equal to at least 10% of the total number of votes cast in that municipality in the last gubernatorial election, except: (1) In municipalities with 10,000 or more votes cast in the last gubernatorial election, 1,000 signatures are required unless the municipal charter requires an amount greater than 1,000; and (2) When a petition is subject to section 2155 ; [PL 2017, c. 398, §1 (AMD).] C. Propose that the municipality be consolidated with another municipality, or other municipalities, named in the petition; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Request that 3 persons be elected by the voters of the municipality to serve as members of a joint charter commission for the purpose of drafting a consolidation agreement. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 398, §1 (AMD).]

1-A. Referendum on forming joint charter commission. If a petition is filed pursuant to subsection 1 , the municipal officers shall call and conduct a referendum to determine the willingness of the voters of the municipality to form a joint charter commission with the municipality or municipalities named in the petition. The referendum must be held at the next scheduled regular election that is held at least 90 days after the petition is filed. The question to be voted on at the referendum must be in substantially the following form: "Do you favor forming a joint charter commission to draft a consolidation agreement for the purpose of consolidating with ..................................................... (municipality or municipalities named in the petition)?" The consolidation agreement is not final unless approved by the voters of each municipality. [PL 2017, c. 398, §2 (NEW).]

2. Joint charter commission. If a petition is filed as required under subsection 1 and a majority of those casting ballots pursuant to subsection 1‑A approve the referendum question in each municipality or if a majority of municipal officers vote to hold elections for a joint charter commission under section 2155 , the 3 members of a joint charter commission must be elected at the next special or regular election in the manner provided for the election of municipal officers. The election of members by 2 or more municipalities authorizes the commission to draft the consolidation agreement. If a municipality does not elect members, it may not participate in the consolidation. [PL 2017, c. 398, §3 (AMD).]

3. Consolidation agreement. The joint charter commission shall draft an agreement between the consolidating municipalities which includes: A. The names of the municipalities; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The name under which it is proposed to consolidate, which must be distinguishable from the name of any other municipality in the State, other than the consolidating municipalities; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The property, real and personal, belonging to each municipality, and its fair value; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. The indebtedness, bonded and otherwise, of each municipality; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. The proposed name and location of the municipal office; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] F. The proposed charter; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] G. The terms for apportioning tax rates to service the existing bonded indebtedness of the respective municipalities; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] H. Any other necessary and proper facts and terms. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Submission of consolidation agreement. The consolidation agreement shall be submitted to the voters of each municipality at a municipal election after notice and hearing as provided in paragraphs A and B . The consolidation agreement may be amended, provided that the amended agreement meets the notice and hearing requirements of paragraphs A and B . Upon approval of a majority of those voting in each of 2 or more municipalities, the consolidation agreement becomes effective, according to its terms, in those municipalities. A. The municipal officers of each municipality shall hold a public hearing on the consolidation agreement. The public hearing may be held on more than one day, provided that it adjourns permanently at least 10 days before the election. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The municipal officers shall notify the voters of each municipality of the consolidation agreement and of the time and place of the public hearing in the same manner that the voters of each municipality are notified of ordinances to be enacted. This notice must be given at least 30 days before the election and at least 10 days before the hearing. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6101 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 229 / Section 6101
30-A §6101. Membership
Status: in_force

The Board of Emergency Municipal Finance, established in accordance with Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 25-A , and referred to in this chapter as the "board," shall be composed of the 3 persons who hold the offices of the Commissioner of Finance, Treasurer of State and State Tax Assessor. The successor of any person to any of these offices immediately becomes a member of the board and the person who formerly held that office ceases to be such a member. The person holding the office of State Tax Assessor is the chair of the board. The members of the board shall be compensated according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379 . [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §51 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. A, §90 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1003 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1003
30-A §1003. Annual verification of compass; record of needle declination
Status: in_force

When the meridian lines required by section 1001 have been established and completed, every land surveyor shall, at least annually before making any survey, test and verify his compass or other instrument using the magnetic needle by the meridian line established in the county where his surveys are to be made. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Test recorded. The surveyor shall enter the declination of that needle from the true meridian in the book mentioned in section 1001 , together with the style and make of the instrument and its number, if any, and the date and hour of observation and sign his name for future reference. The surveyor shall insert corresponding entries as to date and declination in the field notebooks. The surveyor's field notebooks must also show the dates on which the surveys are made. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Violation. Neglect or refusal to comply with this section is a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $25 for each neglect may be adjudged, to be recovered on complaint in the county where any survey is made, half to the complainant and half to the county. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Application. This section does not apply to surveys that are made by angles from some fixed, permanent line or by a solar instrument and independent of the magnetic needle. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1324 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 1324
30-A §1324. Submission to voters
Status: in_force

1. Voting procedure. The method of voting at all elections, when a question relating to a charter revision, a charter adoption or a charter amendment is involved, shall be by secret ballot in the manner prescribed for state elections. The county commissioners shall notify the municipal officers of the county of the date on which the election will be held. The municipal officers shall notify the inhabitants of their respective municipalities in that county to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election, to vote on the acceptance or rejection of these recommended charter revisions by voting on the question in paragraphs A and B . A. In the case of a charter revision or a charter adoption, the question to be submitted to the voters shall be in substance as follows. "Shall the county approve the (charter revision) (new charter) recommended by the charter commission?" B. In the case of a charter amendment, the question to be submitted to the voters shall be in substance as follows. "Shall the county approve the charter amendment reprinted (summarized) below?" The voters of each municipality in the county shall vote by ballot on this question and shall designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square below the words "Yes" or "No." The ballots shall be received, sorted, counted and declared in open ward, town and plantation meetings in the county and returns made to the Secretary of State in the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall review the returns, and, if it appears that a majority of the votes in the county are in favor of the recommended adoption, amendment or revision, the Governor shall proclaim that fact without delay. The adoption, amendment or revision becomes part of that county's charter 30 days after the date of the Governor's proclamation. The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each municipality in the county all ballots and returns necessary to carry out the purpose of this referendum. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW).]

2. Voter information. The following procedures shall be performed before the election. A. In the case of a charter revision or charter adoption, at least 2 weeks before the election, the county commissioners shall: (1) Have the final report of the charter commission printed; (2) Make copies of the report available to the voters in the clerk's office; and (3) Post the report in at least one public place in each municipality in the county. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. In the case of a charter amendment, at least 2 weeks before the election, the county commissioners shall: (1) Have the proposed amendment and any summary of the amendment printed; (2) Make copies available to the voters in the clerk's office; and (3) Post the amendment and any summary of the amendment in the same manner as required under paragraph A . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5301 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 209 / Section 5301
30-A §5301. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Administering authority. "Administering authority" means an urban renewal authority, municipal officers or any other persons or organizations empowered by the provisions of chapters 203 , 205 and 206 to implement an urban renewal plan, community development program or municipal development district plan. [PL 2001, c. 669, §3 (AMD).]

2. Development plan. "Development plan" means an urban renewal plan, community development program or municipal development district plan as defined and described in chapters 203 , 205 and 206 . [PL 2001, c. 669, §3 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4852 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4852
30-A §4852. Housing Opportunities for Maine Program
Status: in_force

1. Operator of program. The Maine State Housing Authority shall operate the Housing Opportunities for Maine Program. This program may be operated in conjunction with or as part of one or more other programs of the Maine State Housing Authority. [PL 1999, c. 16, Pt. M, §1 (AMD).]

2. Use of money. Money in the fund may be used as provided in this subsection. A. Money in the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund may be applied to: (1) Reduce the rate of interest on or the principal amount of such mortgage loans as the Maine State Housing Authority determines; (2) Reduce payments by persons of low-income for the rental of single-family or multi-unit residential housing; (3) Make mortgage loans and such other types of loans or grants as the Maine State Housing Authority determines; (4) Fund reserve funds for, pay capitalized interest on, pay costs of issuance of or otherwise secure and facilitate the sale of the Maine State Housing Authority's bonds issued under this subchapter; (5) Pay the administrative costs of state public bodies or other public instrumentalities and private, nonprofit corporations directly associated with housing projects; (5-A) Maintain housing affordability in mobile home parks to support ownership of mobile home parks by mobile home owner's associations, resident-owned housing cooperatives or other nonprofit entities representing the interests of mobile home owners in mobile home parks; and (6) Otherwise make the costs of single-family or multi-unit residential housing affordable by persons of low-income. [PL 2025, c. 484, §§1, 2 (AMD).] A-1. In addition to the uses provided in paragraph A , the following may be used to pay the administrative costs of the authority's programs: (1) No more than 3% of the money in the fund, other than amounts derived from the dedication of the tax on real estate transfers established in Title 36, chapter 711‑A ; (2) Any earnings from the fund; and (3) Any recoveries to the fund, including, but not limited to, repayments, recaptures of principal and recaptures of interest owed. [PL 1989, c. 581, §11 (NEW).] B. Notwithstanding the requirements of section 4702, subsection 10 , mortgage loans made or assisted with money from the fund may be secured by a mortgage which does not constitute a first lien. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§5, 31 (RPR).] C. If any money in the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund is used in conjunction with or as part of the issuance of any mortgage purchase bonds and the proceeds of the bonds are allocated by the Maine State Housing Authority to assist in the acquisition of housing, the Maine State Housing Authority may require that the purchaser of the housing make a minimum down payment in an amount determined by the Maine State Housing Authority; except that any such requirement shall not apply to mortgage loans insured or guaranteed by the United States Veterans Administration, the Federal Housing Administration or any other agency of the Federal Government that allows for a lesser down payment than that required by the Maine State Housing Authority. The Maine State Housing Authority may not limit the maximum down payment that may be required. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§5, 31 (NEW).] D. Money in the fund may be provided to 3rd parties to provide reasonable administrative support and planning funds for the development or specific creation of new housing units or the rehabilitation of dilapidated or substandard existing housing units. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§5, 31 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 484, §§1, 2 (AMD).]

3. Availability requirement. [PL 2007, c. 562, §7 (RP).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7007 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7007
30-A §7007. Duties of officials
Status: in_force

Assessors of plantations are considered the members of the select board of the plantation for the purpose of performing the duties performed by the select boards of towns. Treasurers, collectors and constables of plantations must give the same bond as similar officials of towns are required to give, to be approved in the same manner. The valuation of property for the assessment of taxes in plantations, as well as the assessment, collection and disposal of taxes, must be the same as in towns. [PL 2021, c. 275, §52 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3754-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3754-A
30-A §3754-A. Limitations on graveyard, automobile recycling business and junkyard permits
Status: in_force

1. Highways; Interstate System and Primary System. A permit may not be granted for an automobile graveyard or junkyard within 1,000 feet of the right-of-way of any highway incorporated in both the Interstate System and Primary System or within 600 feet of the right-of-way of any other highway, except for: A. Those automobile graveyards or junkyards that are kept entirely screened from ordinary view from the highway at all times by natural objects, plantings or fences. Screening required by this paragraph must be: (1) At a height, density and depth sufficient to accomplish complete screening from ordinary view; (2) Well constructed and properly maintained at a minimum height of 6 feet; (3) Placed outside of the highway right-of-way; and (4) Acceptable to the municipal officers or county commissioners; and [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).] B. Those automobile graveyards or junkyards located within areas that have been zoned for industrial use and located more than 600 feet but less than 1,000 feet from the right-of-way of any highway incorporated in both the Interstate System and Primary System. [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).]

2. Limitation on new permits. A permit may not be granted for an automobile graveyard or junkyard established after October 3, 1973 and located within 100 feet of any highway. [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).]

3. Public facilities. A new permit may not be granted for an automobile graveyard or junkyard that is: A. Located within 300 feet of a public building, public park, public playground, public bathing beach, school, church or cemetery; and [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).] B. Within ordinary view from a facility under paragraph A . [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).]

4. Public and private water supplies. A permit may not be granted for an automobile graveyard, junkyard or automobile recycling business that handles junk, scrap metal, vehicles or other solid waste within 300 feet of a well that serves as a public or private water supply. This prohibition does not include a private well that serves only the automobile graveyard, junkyard, automobile recycling business or the owner's or operator's abutting residence. This prohibition does not apply to wells installed after an automobile graveyard, junkyard or automobile recycling business has already received a permit under section 3753 . Automobile graveyards, junkyards and automobile recycling businesses operating under the terms of permits issued prior to the effective date of this subsection and handling junk, scrap metal, vehicles or other solid waste within 300 feet of wells that serve as public or private water supplies may continue to operate in those locations under the terms of those permits. Municipal officers or county commissioners may renew a permit allowing the continued handling of junk, scrap metal, vehicles or other solid waste within 300 feet of a well serving as a public or private water supply as long as no further encroachment toward the well occurs. The municipal officers or county commissioners may not renew a permit if there is substantial, credible evidence that the permitted activities have caused contamination of the well. [PL 2005, c. 424, §3 (AMD).]

5. Operating standards. All automobile graveyards and junkyards permitted pursuant to section 3753 are required to comply with the following standards: A. All fluids, including, but not limited to, engine lubricant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, hydraulic fluid, engine coolant, gasoline, diesel fuel and oil, must be properly handled in such a manner that they do not leak, flow or discharge into or onto the ground or into a body of water; [PL 2005, c. 247, §1 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 247, §7 (AFF).] B. A vehicle containing fluids may not be stored or dismantled: (1) Within 100 feet of any body of water or freshwater wetland, as defined by Title 38, section 436‑A, subsection 5 ; (2) Within the 100-year floodplain; or (3) Over a mapped sand and gravel aquifer; [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).] C. Junk, scrap metal, vehicles or other solid wastes may not be placed or deposited, directly or indirectly, into the inland waters or tidal waters of the State or on the ice of inland waters or tidal waters or on the banks of inland waters or tidal waters in such a manner that they may fall or be washed into these waters; [PL 2005, c. 247, §2 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 247, §7 (AFF).] D. Junkyard and automobile graveyard owners must demonstrate at the time of licensing that the facility or facilities for which they seek permits are, or are part of, a viable business entity and the facility or facilities are actively engaged in the business of salvaging, recycling, dismantling, processing, repairing or rebuilding junk or vehicles for the purpose of sale or trade; [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. A, §51 (RPR).] E. A log must be maintained of all motor vehicles handled that includes the date each vehicle was acquired, a copy of the vehicle's title or bill of sale and the date or dates upon which all fluids, refrigerant, batteries and mercury switches were removed; [PL 2005, c. 247, §3 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 247, §7 (AFF).] F. All fluids, refrigerant, batteries and mercury switches must be removed from motor vehicles that lack engines or other parts that render the vehicles incapable of being driven under their own motor power or that are otherwise incapable of being driven under their own motor power, appliances and other items within 180 days of acquisition. Motor vehicles, appliances and other items acquired by and on the premises of a junkyard or automobile graveyard prior to October 1, 2005 must have all fluids, refrigerant, batteries and mercury switches removed by January 1, 2007. Fluids required to be removed under this paragraph must be removed to the greatest extent practicable; [PL 2005, c. 247, §3 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 247, §7 (AFF).] G. Storage, recycling or disposal of all fluids, refrigerant, batteries and mercury switches must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations; and [PL 2005, c. 247, §3 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 247, §7 (AFF).] H. All fluids, refrigerant, batteries and mercury switches must be removed from motor vehicles, appliances and other items before crushing or shredding. Fluids required to be removed under this paragraph must be removed to the greatest extent practicable. [PL 2005, c. 247, §3 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 247, §7 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. A, §51 (AMD).]

6. Rules. A permit, other than a limited-term permit as described in this section, may not be granted for an automobile graveyard or automobile recycling business that is not in compliance with all applicable provisions of the automobile dealer or recycler licensing provisions of Title 29‑A, chapter 9 . Municipal officers or county commissioners may award a limited-term permit conditioned upon an automobile graveyard's or automobile recycling business's demonstrating compliance with the provisions of Title 29‑A, chapter 9 within 90 calendar days of the issuance of the municipal or county limited-term permit. [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).]

6-A. Relationship to state storm water requirements. After October 30, 2005, municipal officers or county commissioners may reject an application for an automobile graveyard or automobile recycling business if the applicant has not demonstrated that: A. A notice of intent has been filed with the Department of Environmental Protection to comply with the general permit provisions for storm water discharges; or [PL 2005, c. 247, §4 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 247, §7 (AFF).] B. The Department of Environmental Protection has determined that a storm water discharge permit is not required. [PL 2005, c. 247, §4 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 247, §7 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 247, §4 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 247, §7 (AFF).]

7. Local ordinances. This subchapter may not be construed to limit a municipality's home rule authority to enact ordinances with respect to automobile graveyards, automobile recycling businesses and junkyards that the municipality determines reasonable, including, but not limited to, ordinances concerning: A. Compliance with state and federal solid waste and hazardous waste regulations; [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).] B. Fire and traffic safety; [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).] C. Levels of noise that can be heard outside the premises; [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).] D. Distance from existing residential or institutional uses; [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).] E. The effect on groundwater and surface water, as long as municipal ordinances on groundwater are no less stringent than or inconsistent with rules adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection; and [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).] F. Best management practices for automobile graveyards, junkyards and automobile recycling businesses developed by the Department of Environmental Protection. [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).] Municipal officers or county commissioners shall consider compliance with these local ordinances in deciding whether to grant or deny a permit for any automobile graveyard, automobile recycling business or junkyard and in attaching conditions of approval to a permit. [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).]

8. Applicability. Municipalities may apply local ordinances adopted previously under subsection 7 pertaining to automobile graveyards and junkyards to an automobile recycling business without amending those ordinances to include automobile recycling businesses. A municipality must provide notice of its intent to apply these ordinances at the time an application for an automobile recycling business permit is filed. [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).]

9. Right of entry. Municipal officers or their designees may, to carry out the provisions of this subchapter or to determine compliance with any laws, ordinances, license or permit approvals, decisions or conditions: A. Enter any automobile graveyard, junkyard or automobile recycling business property and inspect all outside areas, equipment and activities at reasonable hours for compliance with the laws or ordinances set forth in accordance with this subchapter; and [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).] B. Enter any building on the property with the consent of the owner, occupant or agent to inspect the building and activities within the building for compliance with the laws or ordinances set forth in accordance with this subchapter. [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).] A municipal officer's or designee's entry onto property under this subsection is not a trespass. [PL 2003, c. 312, §9 (NEW).]

10. Standard for permit. The municipal officers or county commissioners may issue a permit to an automobile graveyard or junkyard if that automobile graveyard or junkyard meets the operating standards set forth in subsection 5 . [PL 2005, c. 424, §5 (NEW).]

For purposes of revocation or suspension of a permit pursuant to section 3758‑A, subsection 5 , each of the standards set forth in this section is a condition of a permit. [PL 2005, c. 424, §6 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4466 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 189 / Section 4466
30-A §4466. Ordinance
Status: in_force

The ordinance to implement the plan must be at least as restrictive as the State's guidelines for municipal shoreland zoning ordinances and shall supersede existing shoreland zoning ordinances. The ordinance must contain adequate procedures for processing permit requests and for considering appeals of a decision made by the commission. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5730 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5730
30-A §5730. Historic and scenic preservation
Status: in_force

Pursuant to the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 8, Subsection 5, a municipality may raise or appropriate money to reimburse taxpayers for a portion of taxes paid under Title 36, Par t 2 on real property if the property owner agrees to maintain the property in accordance with criteria that are adopted by ordinance by the governing legislative body of the municipality and that provide for maintaining the historic integrity of important structures or providing a scenic view. The Maine Historic Preservation Commission shall provide guidance, if requested by a municipality, in implementing this section. [PL 1999, c. 626, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3406 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3406
30-A §3406. Service charges for sewage or storm water disposal
Status: in_force

The municipal officers may establish a schedule of service charges from time to time upon improved real estate connected with a municipal sewer or sewer system or storm water disposal system for the use of the system. These service charges must include reserve fund contributions. For purposes of this section, "storm water disposal system" means storm water and flood control devices, structures, conveyances, facilities or systems, including natural streams and rivers and other water bodies used wholly or partly to convey or control storm water or floodwater. [PL 2013, c. 197, §1 (AMD).]

1. Interest. The municipal officers may charge interest on delinquent accounts at a rate not to exceed the highest lawful rate set by the Treasurer of State for municipal taxes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Lien. There is a lien on real estate served or benefited by a municipal sewer or sewer system or storm water disposal system to secure the payment of service charges and interest on delinquent accounts established under this chapter. This lien arises and is perfected as services are provided and takes precedence over all other claims on the real estate, excepting only claims for taxes. [PL 2015, c. 174, §1 (AMD).]

3. Collection. The treasurer of the municipality may collect the service charges and interest on delinquent accounts in the same manner as granted by Title 38, section 1208 , to treasurers of sanitary sewer districts with reference to rates established and due under Title 38, section 1202 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3775 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3775
30-A §3775. Restrictions on the purchase and sale of scrap metal
Status: in_force

A scrap metal processor may not engage in the sale, purchase or acquisition of motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts unless that person is a recycler under Title 29‑A, chapter 9, subchapter 6 . A seller may not sell and a scrap metal processor may not purchase the following scrap metal unless the seller provides to the scrap metal processor, in addition to the requirements of section 3772, subsection 3 , a signed statement at the time of sale that the property subject to this transaction is not stolen property to the best of the seller's knowledge, and that the seller is the owner or is otherwise authorized to sell the scrap metal: [PL 2021, c. 660, §5 (AMD).]

1. Marked with certain initials. Scrap metal marked with the initials of an electrical, telephone, cable or other public utility or a beer manufacturer; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

2. Utility access covers. Utility access covers; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

3. Street lights. Street light poles and fixtures; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

4. Guard rails. Road and bridge guard rails; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

5. Street signs. Highway or street signs; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

6. Water meter covers. Water meter covers; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

7. Beer kegs. Metal beer kegs or keg pieces including those made of stainless steel that are clearly marked as being the property of the beer manufacturer. Beer kegs or keg pieces may not be sold or purchased pursuant to this subchapter if the brewer's markings have been obliterated or made illegible; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

8. Traffic signs. Traffic directional and control signs; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

9. Traffic signals. Traffic light signals; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

10. Marked; governmental entity. Any scrap metal marked with the name of a governmental entity; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

11. Marked; utility or railroad. Property owned by a telephone, cable, electric, water or other utility or by a railroad and marked or otherwise identified as such; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

12. Certain construction or utility materials. Unused and undamaged building construction or utility materials consisting of copper pipe, tubing or wiring or aluminum wire; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

13. Historical markers. Historical markers; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

14. Grave markers. Grave markers and vases; and [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

15. Catalytic converters. Catalytic converters. [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

This section does not apply to transactions in which a scrap metal processor purchases, transfers or otherwise conveys scrap metal to another scrap metal processor. [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2958 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 133 / Section 2958
30-A §2958. Fences may vary from dividing line
Status: in_force

When, in the opinion of the fence viewers having jurisdiction of the case, it is, by reason of natural impediments, impracticable or unreasonably expensive to build a fence on the true line between adjacent lands and the occupants disagree respecting its position, on application of either party as provided in section 2955 , and after notice to both parties and a view of the premises, they may determine by a certificate under their hands communicated to each party on which side of the true line and at what distance, or whether partly on one side and partly on the other and at what distances, the fence shall be built and maintained and in what proportion by each party. Either party may have the same remedy against the other as if the fence were on the true line. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2553 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2553
30-A §2553. Nomination to city office by petition
Status: in_force

A person may be nominated to any city office by nomination petition following the procedure prescribed by Title 21‑A, chapter 5, subchapter II . A person seeking nomination under this section may use a political designation only if permitted by the city charter. The petition and consent must be filed with the clerk at least 14 days before election day. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4201 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4201
30-A §4201. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

2. Department. "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

3. Plumbing. "Plumbing" means the installation, alteration or replacement of pipes, fixtures and other apparatus for bringing in potable water, removing wastewater and the piping connections to heating systems using water. Except for the initial connection to a potable water supply and the final connection that discharges indirectly into a public sewer or wastewater disposal system, the following are excluded from this definition: A. All piping, equipment or material used exclusively for manufacturing or industrial processes; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The installation or alteration of automatic sprinkler systems used for fire protection and standpipes connected to automatic sprinkler systems or overhead; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Building drains outside the foundation wall or structure; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. The replacement of fixtures with similar fixtures at the same location without any alteration of pipes; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. The sealing of leaks within an existing line. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [RR 2017, c. 1, §21 (COR).]

4. Seasonal dwelling. "Seasonal dwelling" means a dwelling which existed on December 31, 1981, and which was not used as a principal or year-round residence during the period from 1977 to 1981. Evidence of use as a principal or year-round residence includes, but is not limited to: A. The listing of that dwelling as an occupant's legal residence for the purpose of: (1) Voting; (2) Filing a state tax return; or (3) Automobile registration; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The occupancy of that dwelling for a period exceeding 7 months in any calendar year. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Subsurface wastewater disposal system. "Subsurface wastewater disposal system" means: A. Any system for the disposal of waste or wastewater on or beneath the surface of the earth including, but not limited to: (1) Septic tanks; (2) Drainage fields; (3) Grandfathered cesspools; (4) Holding tanks; or (5) Any other fixture, mechanism or apparatus used for those purposes; but [RR 2017, c. 1, §21 (COR).] B. Does not include: (1) Any discharge system licensed under Title 38, section 414 ; (2) Any surface wastewater disposal system; or (3) Any municipal or quasi-municipal sewer or wastewater treatment system. [RR 2017, c. 1, §21 (COR).] [RR 2017, c. 1, §21 (COR).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2353 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 120 / Section 2353
30-A §2353. Charter revisions
Status: in_force

1. Board of trustees and municipal legislative bodies. If, after the board of trustees of the quasi-municipal corporation or district holds a public hearing on the proposed revision, a majority of the board and a majority of each municipal legislative body of the affected municipalities vote in favor of a revision of the charter of the quasi-municipal corporation or district, the proposed revision shall be submitted to the quasi-municipal corporation or district voters in each affected municipality according to the procedures in section 2354 . If the charter revision passes, the trustees of the quasi-municipal corporation or district shall submit that change to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities to be included in the annual omnibus legislation as provided in section 2355 . The revision is effective upon the effective date of the omnibus legislation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Alternative method, initiated petition. On the written petition of a number of voters equal to at least 20% of the total number of the votes cast in the affected municipalities in the last gubernatorial election, but in no case less than 10 voters, the proposed revision shall be submitted to the quasi-municipal corporation or district voters in each affected municipality according to the procedures in section 2354 . If the charter revision passes, the trustees of the quasi-municipal corporation or district shall submit that change to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities to be included in the annual omnibus legislation as provided in section 2355 . The revision is effective upon the effective date of the omnibus legislation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 903-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 903-A
30-A §903-A. Electricity services
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Aggregator" has the same meaning as defined in Title 35-A, section 3201 . [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).] B. "Competitive electricity provider" has the same meaning as defined in Title 35-A, section 3201 . [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).] C. "Retail access" has the same meaning as defined in Title 35-A, section 3201 . [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).]

2. Establishment. County commissioners may establish a county electricity agency, referred to in this section as an "agency," to serve as a public aggregator for any electricity consumers, public or private, located within a county. [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).]

3. Powers. An agency is authorized to: A. Enter into agreements with electricity consumers located within a county to aggregate their electric service needs within that county for the purpose of purchasing electricity on a group basis on or after the beginning date of retail access; and [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).] B. Exercise any other powers or authority that county commissioners are authorized to exercise and that the county commissioners expressly delegate to the agency. [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).] An agency may not require any electricity consumer to join or be served by the agency. [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).]

4. Agency board; appointment; terms; vacancy. The affairs of an agency are managed by a board of 9 persons appointed by the county commissioners. All board members must be residents of the county and no more than 3 may reside in any one commissioner district established under section 66 . Board members serve for a 3-year term of office and may be reappointed, except that members of the first board have the following staggered terms chosen by lot at the board's first meeting. A. Three members serve a one-year term. [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).] B. Three members serve a 2-year term. [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).] C. Three members serve a 3-year term. [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).] When a vacancy occurs on the board as a result of death, resignation, removal from the county, permanent incapacity or for any other reason, the county commissioners shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term of office. [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).]

5. Funding; expenses; liabilities. All funding of and expenditures by an agency, including compensation of board members, must be authorized in the county budget. In order to raise revenues to fund its operations, an agency may impose a charge on consumers served by the agency, as long as any such charges are clearly identified and disclosed to consumers. All revenues and expenses of an agency must be segregated from other county revenues and expenses and separately accounted. Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize an agency or a county through an agency to incur any indebtedness or liability on behalf of or payable by the State. Any debt or liability created or incurred by an agency or a county through an agency pursuant to this section is the responsibility of the agency or the county and does not constitute or create in any way a debt or liability of the State. An action taken by an agency or a county pursuant to any authority granted under this section may not be construed to constitute a pledge of the faith and credit of the State. All contracts entered into by an agency or a county pursuant to this section must contain a statement to the effect that the agency or county is solely responsible for all liabilities arising from the contract and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State is pledged to the payment of any such liabilities. [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).]

6. Conflict of interest. A person may not hold office as an agency board member if the person owns, controls or otherwise has a direct financial interest in any competitive electricity provider. [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).]

7. Reservation of powers. Nothing in this section limits any other power or authority that county commissioners or others may have to provide services, including services related to the purchase and sale of electricity. [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).]

8. Subject to applicable law. Nothing in this section exempts an agency from the provisions of Title 35-A , including provisions relating to aggregators. [PL 1999, c. 178, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2671 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2671
30-A §2671. Police officers
Status: in_force

1. Appointment. Except as provided by charter, ordinance or section 2636, subsection 6 , the municipal officers may appoint police officers for a definite term, and control and fix their compensation. Police officers, including chiefs of police, may be removed for cause after notice and hearing. A. Before appointing any law enforcement officer, the municipal officers shall investigate the qualifications and background of any person being considered for appointment. This includes investigating the applicant's abilities, reputation for truthfulness and respect for the law. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. An appointed law enforcement officer is subject to the training requirements of Title 25, chapter 341 . [PL 1993, c. 349, §64 (AMD).] C. Notwithstanding section 2526 , residency in the State is not a condition of initial or continued appointment as a municipal police officer. [PL 1989, c. 279, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 349, §64 (AMD).]

2. Powers. Police officers may serve criminal and traffic infraction processes and arrest and prosecute offenders of the law. A police officer has all the statutory powers of a constable, unless limited by charter or ordinance. No police officer has any authority in criminal or traffic infraction matters beyond the limits of the municipality in which the officer is appointed, except to: A. Recapture a prisoner whom the officer has arrested and who has escaped; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Take a person before the District Court; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Execute a mittimus given to the officer by the District Court; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Pursue a person who has gone into another municipality and for whose arrest the officer has a warrant; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. Arrest a person who travels beyond the limits of the municipality in which the officer is appointed when in fresh pursuit of that person. This paragraph applies to all crimes and traffic infractions. As used in this paragraph: (1) With respect to Class A, Class B and Class C crimes, the term "fresh pursuit" is defined in Title 15, section 152 ; and (2) With respect to Class D and Class E crimes and traffic infractions, "fresh pursuit" means instant pursuit of a person with intent to apprehend; or [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. D, §6 (AMD).] F. As provided for in section 2674 . [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §23 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §23 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. D, §6 (AMD).]

2-A. Optional powers. Notwithstanding subsection 2 , municipal officers may authorize a municipality's police officers who have met the requirements of Title 25, section 2804‑C to perform any of the acts described in Title 17‑A, section 15 while the police officers are outside the jurisdiction in which they are appointed if, when possible, the law enforcement agency of a foreign municipality in which the arrest is to be made is notified in advance or, when not possible, the law enforcement agency of the foreign municipality in which the arrest has been made is notified immediately after the arrest. A. [PL 2003, c. 233, §4 (RP).] B. [PL 2003, c. 233, §4 (RP).] [PL 2003, c. 233, §4 (AMD).]

2-B. Liability. When a municipal police officer makes an arrest, as authorized in subsection 2‑A or subsection 4 , outside of jurisdictional limits of the municipality in which the police officer is appointed, that police officer has the same immunity from tort liability and all of the pension, relief, disability, workers' compensation, insurance and any other benefits the police officer enjoys while performing duties within the police officer's appointing municipality. [PL 2005, c. 320, §1 (AMD).]

3. Representation of the municipality in District Court. The municipal officers may authorize a law enforcement officer certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, under Title 25, section 2803‑A, subsection 1 , to represent the municipality in District Court in the prosecution of alleged violations of ordinances which the officer may enforce. Under this subsection, the municipal officers may delegate their power to authorize law enforcement officers to represent the municipality to the municipality's full-time chief of police. [RR 2007, c. 1, §16 (COR).]

4. Multijurisdictional crimes. If there is probable cause to believe that more than one theft, forgery or negotiation of a worthless instrument committed pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct by the same or several persons has occurred in more than one municipal jurisdiction, a police officer in a municipality in which at least one of the thefts, forgeries or negotiations of worthless instruments was committed may investigate and assist in the prosecution of all the related thefts, forgeries or negotiations of worthless instruments, with the express authorization of the police officer's municipal officers. [PL 2005, c. 320, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2321 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 119 / Section 2321
30-A §2321. Establishment; purposes
Status: in_force

1. Establishment. Any 7 or more municipalities or unorganized territory townships, all of which are within one regional planning and development district and within one subdistrict if any, by vote of their municipal officers, may join together to form a regional planning commission. A. If 4 to 6 municipalities desire to form a regional planning commission, each proposed member municipality must receive the consent of the commissioners of the county in which the municipality is located. (1) Upon receiving a request for the formation of a regional planning commission under this paragraph, the county commissioners shall notify all proposed member municipalities and any regional planning commission in the county of the request and shall hold a public hearing on the request. (2) The county commissioners shall grant a request by a municipality to join in the formation of a regional planning commission composed of 4 to 6 municipalities if that formation furthers the purposes of this chapter. [PL 1989, c. 202 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 202 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 508, §2 (AMD).]

2. Purposes. The purposes of a regional planning commission are to: A. Promote cooperative efforts toward regional development; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Prepare and maintain a comprehensive regional plan. (1) The public must be given an adequate opportunity to be heard in the preparation of a comprehensive plan; [PL 2007, c. 215, §5 (AMD).] C. Coordinate with state and federal planning and development programs; [PL 2007, c. 215, §5 (AMD).] D. Provide planning assistance and advisory services to municipalities; and [PL 2007, c. 215, §5 (AMD).] E. Provide programs and services to municipalities. [PL 2007, c. 215, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 215, §5 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 522 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 522
30-A §522. Membership, terms and compensation
Status: in_force

The County Personnel Board shall be composed of 3 or 5 members who may not be county officers or employees. The county commissioners shall appoint the members. The term of office of the members is 3 years, except that for the first appointment approximately 1/3 of the members shall be appointed for one year, approximately 1/3 for 2 years and the remainder for 3 years. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the term of the vacated appointment. The board shall elect its own chair annually. The members may receive $25 a day for the time actually spent in the discharge of their duties and their necessary expenses. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. D, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4975 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4975
30-A §4975. Provide financing
Status: in_force

The Maine State Housing Authority or any municipal housing authority may provide low interest or no interest financing to any person who agrees to construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate or purchase property to provide housing for moderate-income and low-income households. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§12, 31 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5122 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5122
30-A §5122. Interest of public officials, trustees or employees
Status: in_force

1. Acquisition of interest. No public official or employee of a municipality, or board or commission of a municipality, and no trustee or employee of an authority which has been vested by a municipality with urban renewal project powers under this chapter may voluntarily acquire any personal interest, direct or indirect, in any: A. Urban renewal project; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Property included or planned to be included in any urban renewal project of the municipality; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Contract or proposed contract in connection with an urban renewal project. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] When this acquisition is not voluntary, the interest acquired shall be immediately disclosed in writing to the municipal officers and the disclosure shall be entered upon their minutes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Present or past interest in property. If any official, trustee or employee as described in subsection 1 presently owns or controls, or owned or controlled within the preceding 2 years, any interest, direct or indirect, in any property known to be included or planned to be included in an urban renewal project, the official, trustee or employee shall immediately disclose this fact in writing to the municipal officers, and this disclosure shall be entered upon their minutes. Any such official, trustee or employee may not participate in any action by the authority affecting that property. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Disclosure to authority. Any disclosure required to be made under this section to the municipal officers shall concurrently be made to the authority which has been vested with urban renewal project powers by the municipality under this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Incompatible offices. No trustee or other officer of the authority exercising powers under this chapter may hold any other public office in the municipality other than the office with respect to the authority. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Violation. Any violation of this section constitutes misconduct in office. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2004 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 101 / Section 2004
30-A §2004. General powers of cities
Status: in_force

When no specific provision in a city charter exists in reference to the exercise of a municipal power, the city has all of the powers granted to towns or municipalities under the general law. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 899-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 899-A
30-A §899-A. Review
Status: in_force

The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over county government matters may review the operation of the budget committee before February 1, 1997 and, if it determines necessary, introduce legislation to amend or repeal this article. If the committee fails to act, this article continues in effect. [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §51 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2522 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2522
30-A §2522. Petition for article in warrant
Status: in_force

On the written petition of a number of voters equal to at least 10% of the number of votes cast in the town at the last gubernatorial election, but in no case less than 10, the municipal officers shall either insert a particular article in the next warrant issued or shall within 60 days call a special town meeting for its consideration. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 900-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 900-A
30-A §900-A. Interim budget
Status: in_force

If the budget is not approved before the start of a fiscal year, the county shall operate on an interim budget, that may not exceed 80% of the previous year's budget, until a budget is finally adopted. [PL 1991, c. 777, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4302 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4302
30-A §4302. Nuisances
Status: in_force

Any property or use existing in violation of a municipal land use ordinance or regulation is a nuisance. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3532 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 164 / Section 3532
30-A §3532. Formation; powers
Status: in_force

1. Formation. By vote of its legislative body, any municipality, in cooperation with one or more other municipalities, may form a district for the purposes provided in this chapter. [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]

2. General powers; area of service. The district formed under subsection 1 is a quasi-municipal corporation that may sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, adopt a name, adopt and alter a common seal, borrow funds and do all things necessary to furnish emergency medical services or fire protection within that district. [PL 2025, c. 334, §3 (AMD).]

3. Incidental rights. All incidental powers, rights and privileges necessary to accomplish the main objectives set forth in this chapter are granted to a district created under this chapter. [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]

4. Draft agreement. Prior to voting on formation of an emergency medical services district or a fire district, the municipalities shall negotiate an agreement on terms for governing the district, including such matters as the number and distribution of district directors, length of term for a director, the time frame of the fiscal year of the district and such other matters as are essential to the operation of the district. [PL 2025, c. 334, §4 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7052 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7052
30-A §7052. Perambulation of boundary lines
Status: in_force

Sections 2851 and 2852 , which contain perambulation provisions for town lines, apply equally to plantations. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1101 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 1101
30-A §1101. Activities authorized; costs
Status: in_force

County commissioners may provide for emergency management activities as provided by law within their respective counties. The county commissioners shall include the cost of these activities in the annual estimate under chapter 3 . [PL 2013, c. 462, §9 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6018 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6018
30-A §6018. Purchase of anticipation notes
Status: in_force

The bank may purchase notes of any governmental unit issued in anticipation of the sale of municipal securities in an amount not exceeding at any one time outstanding the authorized amount of those municipal securities. The issue and sale of those anticipation notes must be in accordance with the laws applying to the governmental unit issuing the notes. In connection with any such purchase of anticipation notes, the bank may by agreement with the governmental unit impose any terms, conditions and limitations that in its opinion are proper in the circumstances and for the purposes and security of the bank and the holders of its bonds or notes. The bank shall enforce all the rights, remedies and provisions of law that it has under this section or provided elsewhere in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2003 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 101 / Section 2003
30-A §2003. Nonstatutory municipal functions
Status: in_force

In addition to those offices and departments required by general law, a municipality may provide under its home rule authority for the performance of any other municipal function. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4991 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4991
30-A §4991. Fuel assistance program
Status: in_force

The Maine State Housing Authority shall administer a fuel assistance program as provided in this subchapter. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §23 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §25 (AFF).]

1. Authority. "Authority" means the Maine State Housing Authority. [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §23 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §25 (AFF).]

2. Fuel assistance. "Fuel assistance" means assistance paid to eligible households or to fuel vendors on behalf of an eligible household or directly to eligible tenants who pay heating costs as an undesignated portion of rent. [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §23 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §25 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2505 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2505
30-A §2505. Recall of municipal officials
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by the municipality's ordinances or charter, an elected official of a municipality may be recalled from office pursuant to this section. For purposes of this section, "official" has the same meaning as section 2604, subsection 2 . [PL 2011, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]

1. Petition for recall. On the written petition pursuant to subsection 5 of a number of voters equal to at least 10% of the number of votes cast in the municipality at the last gubernatorial election, an election must be held to determine the recall of an elected official of that municipality. [PL 2011, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]

2. Notice of intention. In order to initiate a recall election under subsection 1 , the initiator of the petition shall file a notice of intention of recall with the municipal clerk of the municipality. A notice of intention of recall under this subsection must include the name, address and contact information of the person filing the notice and the name and position of the official subject to recall under this section. Only a person registered to vote in the municipality may file a notice of intention of recall under this subsection. [PL 2011, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]

3. Petition forms. Within 3 business days of receipt of a notice of intention of recall under subsection 2 , the municipal clerk shall prepare petition forms for the collection of signatures under subsection 4 and send notice to the initiator of the petition under subsection 2 that the petition forms are available. The municipality may charge the initiator of the petition a reasonable fee for preparing and providing the petition forms under this subsection. A petition form under this subsection must include: A. At the top of the form, the name and position of the official subject to recall, the name and contact information of the initiator of the petition and the date by which the signatures must be submitted to the municipal clerk under subsection 4 ; [PL 2011, c. 324, §1 (NEW).] B. Spaces for each voter's signature, actual street address and printed name; and [PL 2011, c. 324, §1 (NEW).] C. Space at the bottom of the form for the name, address and signature of the person circulating the petition form. [PL 2011, c. 324, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]

4. Collection and submission of signatures. A petition form under subsection 3 may be circulated or signed only by a registered voter of the municipality. A circulator of a petition form shall fill in the information required under subsection 3, paragraph C and sign the form prior to submission of the form to the municipal clerk. The initiator of the petition under subsection 2 shall collect the petition forms from all circulators and submit the signed petition forms to the municipal clerk within 14 days of receipt of notice from the clerk that the petition forms are available under subsection 3 . A municipal clerk may not accept a petition form submitted more than 14 days after sending notice of availability to the initiator under subsection 3, and any voter signatures on that form are invalid. [PL 2011, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]

5. Petition certification and notification. Within 7 business days of receiving petition forms under subsection 4 , the municipal clerk shall determine whether the petition forms meet the criteria under subsection 4 and certify the validity of any signatures on the petition forms. If the municipal clerk finds that the number of valid signatures submitted under subsection 4 meets or exceeds the requirements under subsection 1 , the clerk shall certify the petition and immediately send notification of the certification to the municipal officers, the initiator of the petition and the official subject to the recall. If the municipal clerk finds the number of valid signatures submitted under subsection 4 does not meet the requirements for a petition under subsection 1 , the municipal clerk shall file the petition and the petition forms in the clerk's office and notify the initiator of the petition. [PL 2011, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]

6. Scheduling recall election. Within 10 business days of certification of the petition under subsection 5 , the municipal officers shall schedule a recall election to determine whether the official subject to the recall petition should be recalled. The election must be held no less than 45 days nor more than 75 days after certification of the petition under subsection 5 unless a regular municipal election is scheduled to be held within 90 days of the certification of the petition under subsection 5 , in which case the recall election must be held on the date of the regular municipal election. If the municipal officers fail to schedule a recall election within 10 days of certification of the recall petition under subsection 5 , the municipal clerk shall schedule the recall election pursuant to the date requirements of this subsection. [PL 2011, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]

7. Ballots for recall election. If the official subject to the recall does not resign from office within 10 business days of certification of the recall petition under subsection 5 , the ballots for the recall election under subsection 6 must be printed. A ballot for a recall election under this section must read: "Do you authorize the recall of (name of official) from the position of (name of office)? ( ) Yes ( ) No" [PL 2011, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]

8. Results of recall election. Within 2 business days of a recall election under subsection 6 , the municipal clerk shall certify and record the election results and notify the municipal officers of those results. If a majority of voters vote to remove the official, the recall takes effect on the date the election results are recorded pursuant to this subsection. [PL 2011, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]

9. Limitation of recall. An elected official may be the subject of a recall petition under this section only if the official is convicted of a crime, the conduct of which occurred during the official's term of office and the victim of which is the municipality. [PL 2011, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4355 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4355
30-A §4355. Application fees
Status: in_force

Any application fee charged by a municipality for an application for any land use permit issued by the municipality may not exceed the reasonable cost of processing, review, regulation and supervision of the application by the municipality and its consultants and the administration of any requirement for a certificate of compliance with any permit conditions. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
30 M.R.S. § 7205 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 603 / Section 7205
30 §7205. Powers and duties of Mi'kmaq Nation within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land
Status: in_force

1. Sovereign status. The State recognizes that the Mi'kmaq Nation predates the State of Maine and the United States and possesses the power and authority to self-govern as limited by the Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act and this Act. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

2. General powers. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the Mi'kmaq Nation, within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land, may, separate and distinct from the State, exercise exclusive jurisdiction, including by enacting ordinances, over internal tribal matters, including membership in the nation, the right to reside within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land, tribal organization, tribal government and tribal elections and the exercise of power pursuant to section 7206, subsection 8 , section 7207 and section 7208, subsection 1, paragraph F and such matters are not subject to regulation by the State. Pursuant to the Mi'kmaq Nation's power and authority to self-govern, the Mi'kmaq Nation has the same, and no more, power to enact ordinances within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land as municipalities have within the State. The Mi'kmaq Nation shall designate such officers and officials as are necessary to implement and administer those laws of the State applicable to Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land and the residents thereof. Any resident of Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land who is not a member of the nation is equally entitled to receive any municipal or governmental services provided by the nation or by the State, except those services that are provided exclusively to members of the nation pursuant to state or federal law, and are entitled to vote in national, state and county elections in the same manner as any tribal member residing within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

3. Power to sue and be sued. The Mi'kmaq Nation and its members may sue and be sued in the courts of the State to the same extent as any other entity or person in the State except that the nation and its officers and employees are immune from suit when the nation is acting in its governmental capacity to the same extent as municipalities or like officers or employees thereof within the State. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

4. Ordinances. The Mi'kmaq Nation has the right to exercise exclusive jurisdiction within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land over violations by members of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group of tribal ordinances adopted by the nation pursuant to this section or section 7206 . The decision to exercise or terminate the jurisdiction authorized by this section must be made by the Mi'kmaq Nation Tribal Council. If the nation chooses not to exercise, or to terminate its exercise of, jurisdiction as authorized by this section or section 7206 , the State has exclusive jurisdiction over violations of the nation's tribal ordinances by members of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land. The State has exclusive jurisdiction over violations of the nation's tribal ordinances by persons not members of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group except as provided in section 7208. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 124 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 124
30-A §124. Bids, awards and contracts
Status: in_force

Any contract for construction, renovation or improvement of county buildings or facilities involving a total cost of $2,500 or more must be awarded by a system of competitive bidding. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

Except for purchases through the State, the county commissioners shall make all purchases over $2,500 of services, supplies, materials and equipment needed by the county, or any department or agency of the county, by competitive bidding. Title 5, chapter 155, subchapter I‑A governs these purchases as far as applicable. Title 5, section 1825‑B, subsection 2, paragraph A governs purchases through the State. [PL 1999, c. 14, §1 (AMD).]

The procurement of goods or services pursuant to this section that involves the expenditure of $10,000 or less may be accepted by oral proposal or bids. [PL 2001, c. 349, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2953 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 133 / Section 2953
30-A §2953. Neglect of owners; function of fence viewers
Status: in_force

If any party neglects or refuses to repair or rebuild any such fence that that party is legally required to maintain, the aggrieved party may complain to 2 or more fence viewers of the town where the land is situated who, after due notice to the delinquent party, shall proceed to survey it and, if they determine that it is insufficient, they shall signify it in writing to the delinquent occupant and direct the delinquent occupant to repair or rebuild it within such time as they judge reasonable not exceeding 30 days. If the fence is not repaired or rebuilt accordingly, the complainant may make or repair it. [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §24 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 752 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 752
30-A §752. Budget committee organization
Status: in_force

The budget committee shall conduct its meetings in public at county buildings. The county commissioners shall direct the county clerk to call an organizational meeting of the budget committee no later than 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. The county commissioners shall provide the committee with necessary clerical assistance, office expenses and suitable meeting space, as well as access to county files and information. The budget committee shall select from among its members a chair, vice-chair and secretary. The budget committee shall adopt its own rules or procedures and bylaws. [PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 283 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 283
30-A §283. Criminal proceedings
Status: in_force

The district attorney shall attend all criminal terms held in the counties within the prosecutorial district for which the district attorney was elected and act for the State in all cases in which the State or county is an interested party. Unless the district attorney makes an order of dismissal under section 284 , the district attorney or someone acting under the district attorney's direction shall prosecute all criminal cases and shall be present at the trial of any such case before the District Court of any of the counties within the district. If the Attorney General is absent from a term in any of the counties, the district attorney shall perform the Attorney General's duties in state cases, in any of the counties, under directions from the Attorney General. The district attorney shall appear and act for the State with the Attorney General in the Law Court in all state cases coming into that court from any of the counties. No additional compensation may accrue to the district attorney for performing these duties. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4724 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4724
30-A §4724. Conflict of interest
Status: in_force

The provisions of this section are in addition to the limitations of Title 5, section 18 . Any violation of this section is a Class E crime. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Present employee or commissioner; participation in decision. No employee or commissioner of the Maine State Housing Authority may participate in any decision on any contract or project entered into by the Maine State Housing Authority if that employee or commissioner has any interest, direct or indirect, in any firm, corporation, partnership, or association which may be party to the contract or financially interested in any such project. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Acquisition of interest in project; accepting employment. During tenure and within one year of service, no employee or commissioner of any authority may voluntarily acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract, project or property included or planned to be included in any project of that housing authority over which the employee or commissioner has exercised responsibility, control or decisions during tenure with the authority, and no employee or commissioner of any authority, if employment is accepted with any person who has an interest in any contract, property or project included or planned to be included in any project of that authority, may work directly on that contract, project or property for that person if the employee or commissioner has exercised responsibility, control or decisions over that contract, project or property. A. This subsection does not prohibit a manufactured housing inspector employed by the Maine State Housing Authority from accepting employment by a person to work on manufactured housing that is manufactured after the date employment with the Maine State Housing Authority has terminated. [PL 2017, c. 234, §19 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 234, §19 (AMD).]

3. Limitation on application of section. This section does not apply to: A. The acquisition of any interest in notes or bonds of the Maine State Housing Authority issued in connection with any project or otherwise; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The execution of agreements by banking institutions for the deposit or handling of funds in connection with any project or to act as trustees under any trust indenture; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Utility services, the rates for which are fixed or controlled by a governmental agency. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4804 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4804
30-A §4804. Bonds; use of proceeds
Status: in_force

Institutional loans made and rules established under this subchapter shall be designed to: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Expand mortgage funds. Expand the supply of funds available in the State for residential mortgage loans; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Improve housing for low-income persons. Provide funds to alleviate the shortage of decent, safe and sanitary living accommodations in the State for persons of low income; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Improve energy conservation. In the case of rehabilitated housing units or housing projects, improve and promote conservation of energy resources or otherwise improve the quality of existing housing. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3784 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3784
30-A §3784. Violations and penalties
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 4-A , any licensee under section 3781 , who fails to comply with that section, or any person who conducts such a disposal sale without first having obtained a license, is guilty of a Class E crime and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both. Each day on which a sale is conducted in violation of this subchapter constitutes a separate offense. In addition to the penalties set forth, the Superior Court has jurisdiction, upon the complaint of any person, to enjoin any sale, or other acts, being performed in violation of section 3781 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3703 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 181 / Section 3703
30-A §3703. Production of licenses or permits
Status: in_force

The municipal officers may not require a licensee or permittee to publicly display the licensee's or permittee's license or permit on the premises to which that license or permit applies. The municipal officers may require a licensee or permittee to make available for inspection the license or permit at the premises to which the license or permit applies. [PL 2011, c. 535, §4 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2533 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2533
30-A §2533. Title to municipal office
Status: in_force

Within 30 days after election day, a person who claims to have been elected to any municipal office may proceed against another who claims title to the office by the following procedure. [PL 1993, c. 608, §15 (AMD).]

1. Procedure. The person must bring a complaint in the Superior Court alleging the facts upon which the person relies in maintaining the action. The action must be brought in the county in which the defendant resides. The court shall hear and decide the case as soon as reasonably possible. [PL 1993, c. 473, §42 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).]

2. Appeal procedure. The party against whom the judgment is rendered may appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court within 10 days after entry of the judgment. The appellant must file the required number of copies of the record with the clerk of courts within 20 days after filing the notice of appeal. Within 30 days after the notice of appeal is filed, the parties must file briefs with the clerk of courts. As soon as the records and briefs have been filed, the court shall immediately consider the case and shall issue its decision as soon as reasonably possible. Final judgment must be entered accordingly. [PL 1993, c. 473, §42 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).]

3. Court to issue order. As soon as final judgment has been rendered, the Superior Court, on request of the prevailing party, shall issue an order to the party unlawfully claiming or holding the office, commanding that party to immediately surrender it to the person who has been adjudged lawfully entitled to it, together with all the records and property connected with it. The prevailing party may assume the duties of the office as soon as the term begins. [PL 1993, c. 473, §42 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).]

4. Costs. The court shall allow costs to the prevailing party as the court determines reasonable and just. [PL 1993, c. 473, §42 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2704 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2704
30-A §2704. Mandatory retirement age prohibited
Status: in_force

1. Legislative findings and intent. The legislative findings and intent for this section are the same as the findings and intent specified in Title 5, section 4575, subsection 1 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Prohibition. A municipality may not enact any ordinance or adopt any regulation which requires a municipal employee, as a condition of employment, to retire at or before a specified age or after completion of a specified number of years of service. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Criteria and standards. A municipality may establish reasonable criteria and standards of job performance to be used for the purpose of determining when the employment of municipal employees should be terminated. These criteria and standards are subject to all of the provisions included under Title 5, section 4575, subsection 2 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Normal retirement age. This section shall not be construed to prohibit the use of a "normal retirement age," as defined in the United States Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Public Law 93-406, as amended, in computing pension or retirement benefits, provided that normal retirement age and the accrual or awarding of pension or retirement benefits may not be used in any way to require the retirement of an employee or to deny employment to a person. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Federal requirements. This section shall not be construed to affect or limit any power or duty relating to pension or retirement plans which the Federal Government reserves to itself. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 471 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 471
30-A §471. County volunteer parking enforcement programs
Status: in_force

1. Programs established. Each sheriff's department may establish a program to deputize volunteer parking enforcement specialists to enforce disabled parking restrictions in private parking lots within the county, in areas that are not within the jurisdiction of a municipal police department, pursuant to enforcement agreements entered into between the sheriff's department and the owners of those lots under section 3009, subsection 1, paragraph D . [PL 2021, c. 348, §42 (AMD).]

2. Qualifications. To qualify as a volunteer parking enforcement specialist, an applicant: A. Must be at least 18 years of age; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. Must successfully complete a criminal history check to standards officially adopted by the sheriff's department; and [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] C. Must successfully complete an examination and training program, as established in section 473 . [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] The sheriff's department should seek applicants who have disabilities. [PL 2021, c. 348, §43 (AMD).]

3. Duties. After an applicant has qualified under subsection 2 , the sheriff's department shall deputize the applicant as a volunteer parking enforcement specialist. A volunteer parking enforcement specialist shall: A. Issue parking citations, tickets or oral warnings to operators of motor vehicles parked in violation of any disabled parking restriction in private parking lots, pursuant to agreements entered into under section 3009, subsection 1, paragraph D ; and [PL 2021, c. 348, §44 (AMD).] B. Make referrals to a law enforcement agency when proper and appropriate. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 348, §44 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4406 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4406
30-A §4406. Enforcement; prohibited activities
Status: in_force

The Attorney General, the municipality or the planning board of any municipality may institute proceedings to enjoin a violation of this subchapter. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

1. Sales or other conveyances. No person may sell, lease, develop, build upon or convey for consideration, or offer or agree to sell, lease, develop, build upon or convey for consideration any land or dwelling unit in a subdivision that has not been approved by the municipal reviewing authority of the municipality where the subdivision is located and approved under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 6 , where applicable, and subsequently recorded in the proper registry of deeds. A. No register of deeds may record any subdivision plat or plan that has not been approved under this subchapter. Approval for the purpose of recording must appear in writing on the plat or plan. All subdivision plats and plans required by this subchapter must contain the name and address of the person under whose responsibility the subdivision plat or plan was prepared. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 769, §1 (AMD).] B. Whenever the initial approval or any subsequent amendment of a subdivision is based in part on the granting of a variance from any applicable subdivision approval standard, that fact must be expressly noted on the face of the subdivision plan to be recorded in the registry of deeds. (1) In the case of an amendment, if no amended plan is to be recorded, a certificate must be prepared in recordable form and recorded in the registry of deeds. This certificate must: (a) Indicate the name of the current property owner; (b) Identify the property by reference to the last recorded deed in its chain of title; and (c) Indicate the fact that a variance, including any conditions on the variance, has been granted and the date of the granting. (2) The variance is not valid until recorded as provided in this paragraph. Recording must occur within 2 years of the final subdivision approval or approval under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 6, where applicable, whichever date is later, or the variance is void. [PL 2017, c. 104, §5 (AMD).] B-1. Whenever the subdivision is exempt from Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 6 , because of the operation of Title 38, section 488, subsection 5 , that fact must be expressly noted on the face of the subdivision plan to be recorded in the registry of deeds. The developable land, as defined in Title 38, section 488, subsection 5 , must be indicated on the plan. The person submitting the plan for recording shall prepare a sworn certificate in recordable form and record it in the registry of deeds. This certificate must: (1) Indicate the name of the current property owner; (2) Identify the property by reference to the last recorded deed in its chain of title and by reference to the subdivision plan; (3) Indicate that an exemption from Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 6, has been exercised; (4) Indicate that the requirements of Title 38, section 488, subsection 5 , have been and will be satisfied; and (5) Indicate the date of notification of the Department of Environmental Protection under Title 38, section 488, subsection 5 . The exemption is not valid until recorded as provided in this paragraph. Recording must occur within 90 days of the final subdivision approval under this subchapter or the exemption is void. [PL 1989, c. 769, §1 (NEW).] C. A building official may not issue any permit for a building or use within a land subdivision unless the subdivision has been approved under this subchapter and under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 6 , where applicable. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 769, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 699, §24 (REV).] D. Any person who sells, leases, develops, builds upon, or conveys for consideration, offers or agrees to sell, lease, develop, build upon or convey for consideration any land or dwelling unit in a subdivision that has not been approved under this subchapter and under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 6 , where applicable, shall be penalized in accordance with section 4452 . [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 769, §1 (AMD).] E. Any person who, after receiving approval from the municipal reviewing authority or approval under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 6 and recording the plan at the registry of deeds, constructs or develops the subdivision or transfers any lot in a manner other than depicted on the approved plans or amendments or in violation of any condition imposed by the municipal reviewing authority or the Department of Environmental Protection, when applicable, must be penalized in accordance with section 4452 . [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. D, §5 (RPR).] F. Any person who sells, leases or conveys for consideration any land or dwelling unit in a subdivision approved under this subchapter and exempt from Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 6 , because of the operation of Title 38, section 488, subsection 5 , shall include in the instrument of sale, lease or conveyance a covenant to the transferee that all of the requirements of Title 38, section 488, subsection 5 , have been and will be satisfied. [PL 1989, c. 769, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 104, §5 (AMD).]

2. Permanent marker required. No person may sell or convey any land in an approved subdivision unless at least one permanent marker is set at one lot corner of the lot sold or conveyed. The term "permanent marker" includes, but is not limited to, the following: A. A granite monument; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. A concrete monument; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] C. An iron pin; or [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] D. A drill hole in ledge. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

3. Utility installation. A public utility, water district, sanitary district or any utility company of any kind may not install services to any lot or dwelling unit in a subdivision, unless written authorization attesting to the validity and currency of all local permits required under this chapter has been issued by the appropriate municipal officials or other written arrangements have been made between the municipal officers and the utility, except that if a public utility, water district, sanitary district or utility company of any kind has installed services to a lot or dwelling unit in a subdivision in accordance with this subsection, a subsequent public utility, water district, sanitary district or utility company of any kind may install services to the lot or dwelling unit in a subdivision without first receiving written authorization pursuant to this section. [PL 2001, c. 40, §1 (AMD).]

4. Permit display. A person issued a permit pursuant to this subchapter in a great pond watershed shall have a copy of the permit on site while work authorized by the permit is being conducted. [PL 1991, c. 838, §15 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3755-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3755-A
30-A §3755-A. Automobile recycling business permits; operation standards
Status: in_force

1. Application. An application for an automobile recycling business permit must include the following information: A. The name and address of the property owner; [PL 1993, c. 173, §6 (NEW).] B. The name and address of the person or entity who will operate the site; and [PL 1993, c. 173, §6 (NEW).] C. A site plan, including: (1) Property boundary lines; (2) A description of the soils on the property; (3) The location of any sand and gravel aquifer recharge areas; (4) The location of any residence or school within 500 feet of where the cars will be stored; (5) The location of any body of water on the property or within 200 feet of the property lines; (6) The boundaries of the 100-year flood plain; (7) The location of all roads within 1,000 feet of the site; (8) A plan for containment of fluids, containment and disposal of batteries and storage or disposal of tires; and (9) The location within the property boundary lines where vehicles are drained, dismantled or stored. [PL 1993, c. 173, §6 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 173, §6 (NEW).]

2. Standards for permit. The municipality may issue a permit to an automobile recycling business if the business demonstrates that the business meets the operation standards set forth in subsection 3 . [PL 1993, c. 173, §6 (NEW).]

3. Operation standards. An automobile recycling business licensed under this section must meet the following standards. A. The site of the yard must be enclosed by a visual screen that complies with the screening requirements of section 3754‑A . [PL 2003, c. 312, §11 (AMD).] B. A vehicle containing fluids may not be stored within 100 feet of any body of water or freshwater wetland, as defined by Title 38, section 436‑A, subsection 5 . [PL 2003, c. 312, §11 (AMD).] C. A vehicle may not be dismantled or stored within 500 feet of a school, church, cemetery or public playground or park that existed on the date the permit was issued. [PL 1993, c. 173, §6 (NEW).] D. A vehicle may not be dismantled or stored over a sand and gravel aquifer or aquifer recharge area. [PL 1993, c. 173, §6 (NEW).] E. A vehicle containing fluids may not be dismantled or stored within the 100-year flood plain. [PL 1993, c. 173, §6 (NEW).] F. Except as provided in section 3754‑A, subsection 4 , a vehicle may not be dismantled or stored within 300 feet of a well that serves as a public or private water supply, excluding a private well that serves only the automobile recycling business or the owner or operator's abutting residence. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §108 (COR).] G. A vehicle may not be located or dismantled closer than 20 feet from any lot line, unless the operator has notarized written permission from the abutting property owner. [PL 1993, c. 173, §6 (NEW).] H. Dismantling of a vehicle must be performed in accordance with the following standards. (1) Batteries must be removed. (2) All fluids, including but not limited to engine lubricant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, hydraulic fluid, engine coolant, gasoline, diesel fuel and oil, must be drained into watertight, covered containers and must be recycled or disposed of in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. (3) Fluids from a vehicle may not be permitted to flow or be discharged into or onto the ground. (4) Storage, recycling or disposal of all fluids, refrigerant, batteries and mercury switches must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. (5) A log must be maintained of all motor vehicles handled that includes the date each vehicle was acquired, a copy of the vehicle's title or bill of sale and the date or dates upon which all fluids, refrigerant, batteries and mercury switches were removed. (6) All fluids, refrigerant, batteries and mercury switches must be removed from motor vehicles that lack engines or other parts that render the vehicles incapable of being driven under their own motor power or that are otherwise incapable of being driven under their own motor power within 180 days of acquisition. Motor vehicles acquired by and on the premises of an automobile recycling business prior to October 1, 2005 must have all fluids, refrigerant, batteries and mercury switches removed by January 1, 2007. Fluids required to be removed under this subparagraph must be removed to the greatest extent practicable. (7) All fluids, refrigerant, batteries and mercury switches must be removed from vehicles before crushing or shredding. Fluids required to be removed under this subparagraph must be removed to the greatest extent practicable. [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. A, §52 (AMD).] [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §108 (COR).]

4. Revocation or suspension of permit. For purposes of section 3758‑A, subsection 5 , each of the standards set forth in this section are conditions of a permit. [RR 2003, c. 1, §32 (COR).]

5. Relationship to automobile graveyard permit. A person who recycles automobiles but does not qualify for, or loses, an automobile recycling business permit may apply for an automobile graveyard permit. [PL 1993, c. 173, §6 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 762 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 762
30-A §762. Interim budget
Status: in_force

If the budget is not approved before the start of a fiscal year, the county shall operate on an interim budget, which may not exceed 80% of the previous year's budget, until a budget is finally adopted. [PL 1991, c. 749, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 900-B-1 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 900-B-1
30-A §900-B-1. Prior year's budget available
Status: in_force

No later than 100 days before the end of the county's fiscal year, the county commissioners shall publish, deliver to the budget advisory committee and make available to the public copies of a financial statement for the preceding county fiscal year showing funds authorized, including but not limited to revenues, unappropriated fund balances and reserve accounts, and expenditures made for each department, account and program and showing the balance in each account at the end of the fiscal year. [PL 2007, c. 663, §24 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1909 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1909
30-A §1909. Surplus revenues
Status: in_force

If, at the end of any fiscal year, the jail authority has realized a surplus from operations for the fiscal year after payment of or provision for all current expenses, current maintenance, repairs and replacements, current debt service on all outstanding bonds and notes of the jail authority, all reserves for debt service, repairs and replacements, costs or current expenses as may be required by a trust agreement or resolution securing bonds or notes or as may otherwise be maintained by the jail authority, and any other amounts that the jail authority may be obligated by law or contract to pay or provide for, the jail authority may: [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

1. Reduction in charges. Apply the surplus in the following fiscal year to a reduction in the rates, fees, rents or other charges established by the jail authority for services provided; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

2. Reduction of capital debt. Apply the surplus to the reduction of its outstanding capital debt, or to a reserve account for that purpose if the financing documents do not allow debt reduction; or [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

3. Refunds. Make a proportional refund to the counties. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 64 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 64
30-A §64. Military or naval service; substitutes
Status: in_force

Whenever a county commissioner during the commissioner's term of office in time of war, contemplated war or emergency, enlists, enrolls, is called or ordered or drafted into the military or naval service of the United States, that commissioner is not deemed to have thereby resigned from or abandoned the office, nor is the commissioner removable from that office during the period of military or naval service except that the term of office is not lengthened because of this section. From the time of induction into service, the commissioner is regarded as on leave of absence without pay from the office, and the Governor shall appoint a competent citizen, a resident of the same county, to fill the office while the county commissioner is in the federal service, but not for a longer period than the remaining portion of that commissioner's term. In the case of a vacancy in the term of a commissioner who was nominated by primary election before the general election, the commissioner appointed by the Governor must be enrolled in the same political party as the commissioner whose term was vacant. During the period of military or naval service, the county shall pay to the substitute county commissioner a salary at the same rate as the rate of pay of the county commissioner and amounts so paid shall be deducted from the salary of the county commissioner. The citizen appointed to fill the temporary vacancy has the title of "substitute county commissioner" and possesses all the rights and powers and is subject to all the duties and obligations of the county commissioner. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6009 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6009
30-A §6009. Application of money
Status: in_force

Money or investments in any fund or account of the bank established or held for any bonds, notes, indebtedness or liability to be paid, funded or refunded by the issuance of bonds or notes shall, unless the resolution authorizing the bonds or notes provides otherwise, be applied to the payment or retirement of those bonds, notes, indebtedness or liability, and to no other purpose. If there is any money in any such fund or account in excess of the amount required for the payment, funding or refunding, that money may be removed from the fund or account, but only to the extent that the money or investments remaining in the fund or account are not less than the outstanding bonds, notes, indebtedness or liability of the bank to be paid, funded or refunded and for which the fund or account was established or held. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 433 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 433
30-A §433. Exemption from arrest in civil action; proceedings on failure to pay execution; office vacated
Status: in_force

No sheriff may be arrested upon any writ or execution in a civil action. When a judgment is rendered against the sheriff in the sheriff's private or official capacity, the execution on that judgment shall issue against the sheriff's property but not against the sheriff's body. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Sheriff's disclosure. The sheriff, after notice that execution has issued, unless upon a judgment for the sheriff's official delinquency, may cite the creditor and disclose the actual state of the sheriff's affairs in the manner provided for poor debtors arrested upon execution. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Filing with Governor; office vacated. If the execution is returned unsatisfied and the sheriff has not made a disclosure under subsection 1 or if the judgment was rendered for the sheriff's own official delinquency, the creditor may file an attested copy of the execution and return with the Governor, and serve on the sheriff a copy of that copy, attested by the Secretary of State, with a signed notice of the day on which the first copy was filed. If, within 40 days after this service, the sheriff does not pay the creditor the full debt with reasonable costs for copies and service of the copies, he thereby vacates the office of sheriff. When the office is vacated, the clerk may issue alias executions against the former sheriff's property and body, as in other cases. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2639 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2639
30-A §2639. Application
Status: repealed

All municipalities operating under the repealed Title 30, chapter 213, subchapter II are deemed to have made the adoption under section 2631, subsection 1 , as of October 1, 1969. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4746 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4746
30-A §4746. Eminent domain
Status: in_force

An authority may acquire by the exercise of eminent domain any real property which it considers necessary for its purposes under this chapter. The authority must first adopt a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described in the resolution is necessary for those purposes. An authority shall exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided in section 5108 , but references in section 5108 to an urban renewal project and a renewal project area and the like do not apply. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3831 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3831
30-A §3831. Innkeepers
Status: in_force

Every innkeeper shall, at all times, be furnished with suitable provisions and lodging for strangers and travelers. The innkeeper shall grant such reasonable accommodations as occasion requires to strangers, travelers and others. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2654 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2654
30-A §2654. Assistant clerks
Status: in_force

The clerk may appoint in writing one or more assistants who shall perform any duties of the office prescribed by the clerk. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Sworn and oath recorded. Before assuming the duties of office, an assistant clerk must be sworn and the fact of the oath recorded as provided in section 2526, subsection 9 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Term. The assistant clerk serves at the will of the clerk. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Bond liability. The clerk and the surety on the clerk's bond are liable for all acts and omissions of the assistant. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 155 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 155
30-A §155. Androscoggin County treasurer to be full time
Status: in_force

The office of treasurer of Androscoggin County is a full-time office. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2153 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2153
30-A §2153. Alternative procedure
Status: in_force

The municipal officers of 2 or more municipalities may act as a joint charter commission without a petition under section 2152, subsection 1 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6106 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 229 / Section 6106
30-A §6106. Board may take over local government
Status: in_force

1. Board may take over local government. If, after having made the audit or investigation provided for in section 6105 , the board decides by a majority vote that the delinquency is not due to disbursements for emergency relief which could not reasonably be anticipated or to other unavoidable misfortune, the board may take over and regulate the administration of the government of the municipality and the management of the municipality's financial affairs and administer the municipality's government and financial affairs to the exclusion of or in cooperation with any other local government or governmental agency, as otherwise provided by law. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Appointment of commissioner or commissioners. For municipalities with a population under 5,000, the board may appoint one person as commissioner. For municipalities with a population of 5,000 or over, the board may appoint 3 persons as commissioners, one of whom the board shall designate as chairman. The commissioner or commissioners shall act under the direction of the board with relation to the government and management of the governmental and financial affairs of the municipality and are responsible to the board. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 251 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 251
30-A §251. Election; qualifications
Status: in_force

District attorneys shall be elected as provided in this section. They shall enter office on the first day of January following their election. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Election. The district attorneys shall be elected on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November in every 4th year, by the voters of the respective prosecutorial districts. The votes shall be received, sorted, counted and declared in the same manner as votes for Representatives. The names of the persons voted for, the number of votes for each and the whole number of ballots received shall be recorded by the clerk of each municipality within the prosecutorial district. The clerk shall send true copies of these names and totals, sealed and attested as returns of votes for Senators, to the Secretary of State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Qualifications. Only an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of the State and who resides in the prosecutorial district may be elected or appointed district attorney. Removal from the prosecutorial district or disbarment or suspension from the practice of law vacates the office. For purposes of this subsection, a person is a "member in good standing of the bar of the State" if that person is admitted to the practice of law in this State, is presently registered with the Board of Overseers of the Bar as an active practitioner and is not currently disbarred or suspended from practice in this State pursuant to Title 4, chapter 17, subchapter 2 or the Maine Bar Rules. [PL 2019, c. 85, §1 (AMD).]

3. Term of office. The term of office for a district attorney is 4 years, except when one is elected to fill out an unexpired term, in which case it is for the remainder of the unexpired term. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2956 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 133 / Section 2956
30-A §2956. Building of part assigned; remedy on failure
Status: in_force

If any party refuses or neglects to build and maintain the part thus assigned to that party, it may be done by the aggrieved party who is entitled to double the value and expenses, to be ascertained and recovered as provided in section 2954 , and shall have a lien therefor on the land owned or occupied by the party neglecting or refusing to build or maintain the partition fence assigned to that party by the fence viewers, to be enforced by attachment made within one year from the day of division by them. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5204 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 205 / Section 5204
30-A §5204. Eminent domain
Status: in_force

The following provisions govern the exercise of eminent domain powers by the municipal officers. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Adoption of resolution of condemnation. The municipal officers shall adopt a resolution of condemnation. This resolution must: A. Specifically describe the property, or interest in the property to be acquired, and its location by metes and bounds; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Specify the name or names of the owner or owners; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Set forth the amount of damages determined by the municipal officers to be just compensation for the property or interest in the property taken; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Declare that the acquisition is pursuant to a duly adopted community development program. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] The resolution shall be served on the owners either personally or by registered mail, and then shall be submitted to the municipal legislative body for approval or disapproval. The municipal legislative body may not amend the resolution to decrease the amount of damages to be paid. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Filing, bonds and notice. Within 3 months after the municipality approves the resolution: A. The municipal officers shall have a copy of the resolution filed in the registry of deeds of the county in which the property is located. After this copy is filed, the municipal officers shall have filed in the Superior Court of the county in which the property is located: (1) A copy of the resolution; and (2) A statement of the sum of money approved by the municipality as just compensation for the property taken; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. After the copy of the resolution has been filed in the registry and the statement of estimated just compensation has been filed in the Superior Court, the municipal officers shall have bonds deposited in the Superior Court with surety satisfactory to the clerk of the court, in the amounts that the court determines to be sufficient to satisfy the claims of all persons interested in the property. These bonds shall be deposited for the use of persons entitled to them. The court may, in its discretion, take evidence on the question to determine: (1) The amounts of the bonds to be deposited; (2) Title to the property; or (3) Interest in the property; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. After the copy of the resolution has been filed in the registry and the statement of just compensation has been filed in the Superior Court, the municipal officers shall have notice of the taking of the property or interest in the property served upon the owners of the property by a sheriff or deputies. Service shall be made by leaving a true and attested copy of the resolution and the statement of estimated just compensation with each owner personally or at the last known address in the State or with some person living at that address. (1) If any owner is not a resident of the State, a true and attested copy of the resolution and statement shall be sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the owner at the last known address. (2) In addition, municipal officers shall have a copy of the resolution together with the names of the owners of the property and the amount to be awarded to each of them, published in a newspaper having general circulation in the county, at least once a week for 3 consecutive weeks; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] After the bonds are deposited in the Superior Court, and notice is given, title to the property vests in the municipality in fee simple absolute and the municipality may take possession of the property. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Unknown ownership. If ownership of the property cannot be ascertained after due and diligent search, an award shall be made to persons unknown for the value of the property, and bonds for that amount running to the treasurer of the county for the use of the persons entitled to them, shall be deposited in the Superior Court. If no person has been able to prove ownership of the property within 2 years after the bonds are deposited, the Superior Court shall order those bonds to be cancelled and delivered up to the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Agreement and cancellation of bonds. When any person entitled to the bonds agrees with the municipality for the price of the property or interest in the property so taken and the sum agreed upon is paid by the municipality, the court shall order the bond deposited under this section to be cancelled and delivered up to the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Complaint to Superior Court; trial. Any owner of the property taken under this section, who cannot agree with the municipality on the price of the property or interest in the property in which the owner is interested, may apply by complaint to the Superior Court in the county where the property is located. A. The complaint must be made within 3 months after personal notice of the taking or, if the owner has no personal notice, within one year from the first publication of the copy of the resolution and description required in subsection 2, paragraph C . It must set forth the taking of the property or interest in property, and pray for the assessment of damages by jury or, by agreement of the parties, by a referee or referees appointed by the court. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. When the complaint is filed, the Superior Court shall have 20 days' notice of the pendency of the action given to the municipality by serving the municipal clerk with a certified copy of the complaint. The court may proceed after this notice to obtain a trial of the action. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The trial shall determine all questions of fact relating to the value of the property or interest in the property and the amount of that interest. Judgment shall be entered upon the verdict of the jury and execution shall be issued for that judgment against the money deposited in the court. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Conflicting ownership. If the municipal officers are in doubt as to conflicting ownership or interest, the municipality may file a complaint in the Superior Court for the county in which the property is located for a determination of the various rights and amounts due. If 2 or more plaintiffs make claims to the real property, or to any interest in the property, or to different interests in the same property, the Superior Court, upon motion, shall consolidate their several complaints for trial at the same time by the same jury and may frame all necessary issues for the trial of those actions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. Appeal. An appeal from the decision of the Superior Court may be made in the manner provided for appeals in civil cases. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

8. Guardian ad litem. If a municipality takes any real property or interest in property in which any minor or other person not capable in law to act in the minor's or other person's own behalf is interested, the appropriate Superior Court may, upon the filing of a complaint under subsection 5 by or on behalf of the minor or other person, appoint a guardian ad litem for the minor or other person. This guardian may appear and be heard on behalf of the minor or other person and may, with the advice and consent of the Superior Court and upon such terms as the Superior Court prescribes, release to the municipality all claims for damages for the property of the minor or other person or for any interest in the property. Any lawfully appointed, qualified and acting guardian or other fiduciary of the estate of any such minor or other person, with the approval of the Probate Court having jurisdiction to authorize the sale of real property within this State, may, before filing any complaint under this section, agree with the municipality on the amount of damages suffered by the minor or other person by any taking of property or of interest in the property and may, upon receiving that amount, release to the municipality all claims for damages of the minor or other person for the taking. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

9. Expedited proceedings; property devoted to public use. In any proceedings for assessment of compensation and damages for property or interest in the property taken or to be taken by eminent domain by the municipality, the following provisions apply. A. At any time during the pendency of the action or proceedings, the municipality or an owner may apply to the court for an order directing the owner or the municipality, as the case may be, to show cause why further proceedings should not be expedited. Upon this application the court may make an order requiring that the hearings proceed and that any other steps be taken with all possible expedition. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. If any property or interest in property is devoted to a public use, it may nevertheless be acquired and the taking is effective, provided that: (1) No property or interest in property belonging to any governmental agency may be acquired without its consent; and (2) No property or interest in property belonging to a public utility corporation may be acquired without the approval of the Public Utilities Commission or other officer or tribunal having regulatory power over the corporation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Any property or interest in property previously deeded to or acquired by the municipality may be included within the taking for the purpose of acquiring any outstanding interests in the property. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

10. Business relocation benefits. Whenever the acquisition of real property pursuant to this section results in the displacement of a business or farm, the municipality shall provide payment for moving and related expenses as applicable under Title 23, section 244 . [PL 2005, c. 642, §5 (NEW).]

11. Residence relocation benefits. Whenever the acquisition of real property pursuant to this section results in the displacement of a person from a dwelling, the municipality shall provide payment for moving and related expenses, as well as replacement housing as applicable under Title 23, sections 244 to 244‑C . [PL 2005, c. 642, §5 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5903 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 5903
30-A §5903. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Bank or bond bank. "Bank" or "bond bank" means the Maine Municipal Bond Bank created by section 5951 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Bondholder or holder or noteholder. "Bondholder" or "holder" or "noteholder" or any similar term when used with reference to a bond or note of the bank means any person who is the bearer of any outstanding bond or note of the bank registered to bearer or not registered, or the registered owner of any outstanding bond or note of the bank which at the time is registered other than to bearer. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Bonds. "Bonds" means bonds of the bank issued under this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3-A. Capital reserve fund. "Capital reserve fund" means any capital reserve fund created or established as provided in section 6006, subsection 1‑A . [PL 1989, c. 48, §§13, 31 (NEW).]

3-B. Downtown. "Downtown" means: A. The central business district of a community that serves as the center for socioeconomic interaction in the community and is characterized by a cohesive core of commercial and mixed-use buildings, often interspersed with civic, religious and residential buildings and public spaces, typically arranged along a main street and intersecting side streets, walkable and served by public infrastructure; or [PL 1999, c. 776, §12 (NEW).] B. An area identified as a downtown in a comprehensive plan adopted pursuant to chapter 187, subchapter II . [PL 1999, c. 776, §12 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 776, §12 (NEW).]

3-C. Downtown improvement. "Downtown improvement" includes facade, utility relocation or extension, historic preservation and parking and road improvement; elevator, sprinkler system and traffic control devices installation; purchase of development rights for a park or open space and construction of park and open space amenities; and public toilet, streetscape, sidewalk and curb installation or upgrade. [PL 1999, c. 776, §12 (NEW).]

3-D. Career and technical education center. "Career and technical education center" has the same meaning as "center" in Title 20‑A, section 8301‑A, subsection 3 . [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. X, §7 (NEW).]

3-E. Career and technical education region. "Career and technical education region" has the same meaning as "region" in Title 20‑A, section 8301‑A, subsection 6 . [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. X, §8 (NEW).]

3-F. Equipment purchases. "Equipment purchases" means the purchase of new or updated equipment and any capital improvements necessary to use the new or updated equipment by career and technical education centers or career and technical education regions. [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. X, §9 (NEW).]

4. Fully marketable form. "Fully marketable form" means a municipal security duly executed and accompanied by an approving legal opinion of a bond counsel of recognized standing in the field of municipal law whose opinions are generally accepted by purchasers of municipal bonds, provided that the municipal security so executed need not be printed or lithographed nor be in more than one denomination. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. General fund. "General fund" means the fund created or established as provided in section 6007 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Governmental unit. "Governmental unit" means any county, municipality, school administrative district, community school district, public waste disposal corporation as authorized under Title 38, section 1304‑B or other quasi-municipal corporation within the State, including any corporation owned entirely by a municipality and providing water, sewer or electric service or performing other essential governmental functions. [PL 2007, c. 48, §1 (AMD).]

6-A. Median household income. "Median household income" means the income computed based on the most current census information available, as provided by the State Economist. [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §46 (RPR).]

6-B. Municipal bond. "Municipal bond" means a bond or note or evidence of debt issued by a municipality and payable from taxes or from rates, charges or assessments, but does not include any bond or note or evidence of debt issued under chapter 213 or Title 10, chapter 110, subchapter IV . [PL 1989, c. 48, §§14, 31 (NEW).]

6-C. Municipal bond insurance fund. "Municipal bond insurance fund" means any fund or funds established by the bank to provide reserves to insure payment of any state or municipal issuance of debt, pursuant to a bond insurance program established by the bank. [PL 1991, c. 605, §2 (NEW).]

7. Municipal security. "Municipal security" means a bond or note or evidence of debt issued by a governmental unit and payable from taxes or from rates, charges or assessments, but does not include any bond or note or evidence of debt issued under chapter 213 or Title 10, chapter 110, subchapter IV . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7-A. Municipality. "Municipality" means: A. Any city, town, special district, county, plantation or municipal village corporation within the State, including any corporation owned entirely by any entity specified in this paragraph and providing water, sewer or electric service or performing other essential governmental functions; [PL 2005, c. 552, §1 (AMD).] B. For the purpose of section 5953, subsection 1, paragraph D only, any water utility as defined in subsection 13 ; or [PL 1997, c. 555, §1 (AMD).] C. For the purpose of section 5953, subsection 1, paragraph D , section 5953‑B and section 6006‑B , any public water system as defined under Title 22, section 2601, subsection 8 . [PL 1997, c. 555, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 552, §1 (AMD).]

8. Notes. "Notes" means any notes of the bank issued under this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

8-A. Public service infrastructure. "Public service infrastructure" means those facilities that are essential for public health, welfare and safety. Those facilities include, without limitation, sewage treatment facilities, municipal water supply and treatment facilities, solid waste facilities, public safety equipment and facilities, roads, traffic control devices and other transportation facilities, sidewalks, trees, buried utility lines and other streetscape improvements, parks and other open space or recreational areas, public access to coastal and inland waters, geographic information systems, municipal shelter facilities and housing projects managed and operated by a municipality or a municipal housing authority, as defined in section 4702, subsection 10‑A , and any other public facility that benefits the public. [PL 2025, c. 250, §1 (AMD).]

8-B. Qualified energy conservation bond. "Qualified energy conservation bond" has the same meaning as in 26 United States Code, Section 54D(a), as amended. [PL 2009, c. 517, §15 (NEW).]

8-C. Recovery zone economic development bond. "Recovery zone economic development bond" has the same meaning as in 26 United States Code, Section 1400U‑2, as amended. [PL 2009, c. 517, §16 (NEW).]

9. Required debt service reserve. "Required debt service reserve" means the amount required to be on deposit in the reserve fund as prescribed by section 6006, subsection 1 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 48, §§16, 31 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

9-A. Required minimum reserve. "Required minimum reserve" means the amount required to be on deposit in a capital reserve fund as prescribed by section 6006, subsection 1‑A . [PL 1989, c. 48, §§17, 31 (NEW).]

10. Reserve fund. "Reserve fund" means the Maine Municipal Bond Bank Reserve Fund created or established as provided in section 6006 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

11. Revenues. "Revenues" means all fees, charges, money, profits, payments of principal of or interest on municipal securities and other investments, gifts, grants, contributions, appropriations and all other income derived or to be derived by the bank under this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

12. Revolving loan fund. "Revolving loan fund" means that revolving loan fund created under section 6006‑A . [PL 1989, c. 48, §§18, 31 (NEW).]

13. Water utility. "Water utility" means an entity as defined in Title 35‑A, section 102, subsection 22 . [PL 1991, c. 775, §1 (NEW).]