5 M.R.S. § 18303 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18303
5 §18303. Certification and payment of contributions
Status: in_force

1. Certification. The board shall certify to the chief fiscal officer of the participating local district: A. The contributions and pick-up contributions computed under sections 18301 and 18302 ; [PL 1987, c. 739, §§34, 48 (AMD).] B. A pro rata share of the cost of the administration of the retirement system, based upon the payroll of the employees; and [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] C. The cost of each annual valuation. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 739, §§34, 48 (AMD).]

2. Payment and credit. The chief fiscal officer of the participating local district shall make monthly payments to the retirement system in accordance with the board certification under subsection 1 . The amounts paid shall be credited to the appropriate funds and accounts of the retirement system. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

3. Delinquent payments. Delinquent payments due under this section: A. May be recovered by action in a court of competent jurisdiction against the participating local district liable for the payments; [PL 1991, c. 185, §2 (AMD).] B. May, at the request of the retirement system, be deducted from any other money payable to that participating local district by any department of the State; or [PL 1991, c. 185, §2 (AMD).] C. May be subject to a late fee as directed by the board and interest at a rate, to be set by the board and paid by the participating local district, not to exceed regular interest by 5 or more percentage points. [PL 1993, c. 387, Pt. A, §16 (AMD).] [PL 1993, c. 387, Pt. A, §16 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 179 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 7-A / Section 179
5 §179. Accounting and annual report
Status: in_force

1. Account; audit. The board shall cause an accurate account of all of the program's, enterprise fund's and board's activities, operations, receipts and expenditures to be maintained on a calendar year basis. A full audit of the books and accounts of the board pertaining to those activities, operations, receipts and expenditures must be conducted by a certified public accountant, including, but not limited to, direct and indirect costs attributable to the use of outside consultants, independent contractors and any other persons who are not state employees for the administration of the program. For the purposes of the audit, the auditors must have access to the properties and records of the program and board and may prescribe methods of accounting and the rendering of periodic reports in relation to projects undertaken by the program. [PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).]

2. Submission of report. Beginning February 1, 2026 and annually thereafter, the board shall submit to the Governor, the Treasurer of State and the Legislature an audited financial report, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, detailing the activities, operations, receipts and expenditures of the program and board during the preceding calendar year. The report must include the number of participants, the investment options and their rates of return and other information regarding the program and must also include projected activities of the program for the current calendar year. [PL 2023, c. 167, §13 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 4621 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 12 / Chapter 337 / Section 4621
5 §4621. Civil action
Status: in_force

Within the time limited, an aggrieved person may file a civil action in the Superior Court against the person or persons who committed the unlawful discrimination. [PL 2011, c. 613, §22 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).]
5 M.R.S. § 8058 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18 / Chapter 375 / Section 8058
5 §8058. Judicial review of rules
Status: in_force

1. Judicial review. Judicial review of an agency rule, or of an agency's refusal or failure to adopt a rule where the adoption of a rule is required by law, may be had by any person who is aggrieved in an action for declaratory judgment in the Superior Court conducted pursuant to Title 14, section 5951 , et seq., which provisions shall apply to such actions wherever not inconsistent with this section. Insofar as the court finds that a rule exceeds the rule-making authority of the agency, or is void under section 8057, subsection 1 or 2 , it shall declare the rule invalid. In reviewing any other procedural error alleged, the court may invalidate the rule only if it finds the error to be substantial and related to matters of such central relevance to the rule that there is a substantial likelihood that the rule would have been significantly changed if the error had not occurred. If the court finds that the rule is not procedurally invalid and not in excess of the agency's rule-making authority, its substantive review of that rule shall be to determine whether the rule is arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion or otherwise not in accordance with law. The phrase "otherwise not in accordance with law" shall apply only to the review authorized in the preceding sentence and shall not be construed so as to limit or replace in any way section 8003. In the event that the court finds that an agency has failed to adopt a rule as required by law, the court may issue such orders as are necessary and appropriate to remedy such failure. [PL 1985, c. 680, §6 (AMD).]

2. Failure to seek judicial review. The failure to seek judicial review of an agency rule in the manner provided by subsection 1 shall not preclude judicial review thereof in any civil or criminal proceeding. [PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 18662 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18662
5 §18662. Participation of local districts
Status: in_force

The employees of any local district may participate in the group life insurance program to the full extent of any and all benefits provided for in this subchapter subject to section 18655, subsections 1 and 2 . The participation of these employees is governed as follows. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

1. Minimum number. [PL 2025, c. 221, §49 (RP).]

2. Supplemental and dependent insurance. Employees of a local district who are covered under the basic group life insurance plan are also eligible for the supplemental insurance under section 18656, subsection 2 , and dependent insurance under section 18656, subsection 3 , if the local district elects to adopt those benefit plans. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

3. Information required. The chief fiscal officer of a local district shall submit to the board whatever information about the employees of the district is prescribed by the board as necessary to administer this subchapter. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

4. Pro rata cost. The chief fiscal officer of a local district shall pay whatever pro rata cost of premiums and expenses is levied by the board. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 135-A — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 135-A
5 §135-A. Establishment of other special revenue accounts
Status: in_force

Except in cases when a state department or agency receives funds that the department or agency is legally required to distribute to or hold on behalf of specifically named persons, and except for the Baxter State Park Authority, all departments or agencies of State Government, in working with the Treasurer of State, are prohibited from establishing trust funds, escrow accounts or other accounts that would not be specifically allocated by the Legislature unless there is a compelling, documented legal reason, as determined by the Treasurer of State, to do otherwise. [PL 1991, c. 532, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 532, §2 (AFF).]
5 M.R.S. § 200-F — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 200-F
5 §200-F. Telephone communication by kidnappers
Status: in_force

Whenever the Attorney General has reason to believe that one or more persons have been kidnapped, as defined by Title 17‑A, section 301, the Attorney General may order a public utility company employee to cut, reroute or divert telephone lines for the purpose of preventing telephone communication by the kidnapper with any person other than a law enforcement officer or a person authorized by a law enforcement officer to receive or transmit those communications. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §31 (COR).]
5 M.R.S. § 13080-C — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13080-C
5 §13080-C. Use of operating revenues
Status: in_force

1. Use of revenue. Operating revenue generated from property transferred in the Federal Aviation Administration public benefit transfer or otherwise generated by the airport must be used to support the development, maintenance and operation of aeronautical facilities, operating costs of the airport and costs substantially related to the actual air transportation of passengers or property. Revenues generated from other properties granted to the authority in subsequent or different transfers must be used as the authority determines appropriate within the powers established by this article. [PL 1993, c. 729, §5 (RPR).]

2. Permitted liability limited. All expenses incurred in carrying out this article must be paid solely from funds provided under the authority of this article, and liability or obligation may not be incurred under this article beyond the extent to which money has been provided under the authority of this article. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]

3. Equal opportunity employers. Contractors and subcontractors on authority construction and reconstruction projects must be equal opportunity employers and, for contracts in excess of $250,000, shall pursue in good faith affirmative action programs as defined in section 782 . The authority may by rule provide for the enforcement of this requirement. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 13120-P — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13120-P
5 §13120-P. Commercial Facilities Development Program
Status: in_force

1. Establishment; purpose. The Commercial Facilities Development Program is established within the authority to serve the following purposes: A. Restore employment opportunities by serving as principal, partner, lender or investor in the acquisition and redevelopment of nonproductive commercial facilities for subsequent return to productive use through sale or lease; and [PL 2003, c. 281, §8 (AMD).] B. Create employment opportunities in areas of economic need that are underserved by private investors by serving as principal, partner, lender or investor in the acquisition of property and development of commercial facilities for subsequent sale or lease into private productive use. [PL 2003, c. 281, §8 (AMD).] In carrying out its duties under this section, the authority shall make all reasonable and appropriate efforts to maximize the leverage of its funds through partnership and risk-sharing arrangements with public and private organizations. [PL 2003, c. 281, §8 (AMD).]

2. Redevelopment of property. Except as provided in section 13120‑Q , the authority may undertake the redevelopment of property as an owner or lender for subsequent use and sale under the following conditions: A. The property has been previously and materially used as a commercial facility or the property is suitable for adaptive use as a commercial or industrial facility; [PL 2003, c. 281, §8 (AMD).] B. The property is currently not in productive commercial use or is expected to be taken out of productive commercial use within the immediate future; [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] C. The property has not been placed under a purchase option or contract; [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] D. The authority, using due diligence, has determined that: (1) There is a reasonable expectation that the property will become financially viable following its redevelopment; and (2) The economic benefits, including the restoration of employment opportunities, expected to result from the redevelopment justify the risks associated with the authority's equity, security or other interest in the property; and [PL 2005, c. 425, §18 (AMD).] E. The municipality, local development corporation or another entity will provide funding for the project equal to 25% of the funding that the authority provides to the project. [PL 2005, c. 425, §18 (AMD).] The authority may finance undeveloped land or personal property only if the undeveloped land or personal property is part of the overall redevelopment project. The authority may take custody of any machinery and equipment held as collateral for a loan issued to the commercial facility being redeveloped. [PL 2011, c. 563, §11 (AMD).]

3. Development of property. Except as provided in section 13120‑Q , the authority may undertake the development of property as an owner or lender for subsequent use and sale under the following conditions: A. The property consists of real estate that is zoned, sited or otherwise suitable for development as a commercial facility; [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] B. The property is currently not in productive commercial use; [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] C. The property has not been placed under a purchase option or contract; [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] D. The authority, using due diligence, has determined that: (1) There is a reasonable expectation that the property will become financially viable following its development; (2) The development of the property will create employment opportunities and other economic benefits within the region; and (3) The economic benefits expected to result from the development justify the risks associated with the authority's equity, loan or other interest in the property; and [PL 2005, c. 425, §18 (AMD).] E. The municipality, local development corporation or another entity will provide funding for the project equal to 25% of the funding that the authority provides to the project. [PL 2005, c. 425, §18 (AMD).] The authority may finance undeveloped land or personal property only if the undeveloped land or personal property is part of the overall development project. The authority may take custody of any machinery and equipment held as collateral for a loan issued to the commercial facility being redeveloped. [PL 2011, c. 563, §12 (AMD).]

4. Other use of program funds. The authority may use funds available for the program established in this section: A. To implement the program established in this section; and [PL 2017, c. 174, §1 (NEW).] B. To provide technical assistance, planning grants and implementation grants to municipalities and other entities eligible for assistance under section 13120‑R . [PL 2017, c. 174, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 174, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 13080-H — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13080-H
5 §13080-H. Interest of public officials, trustees or employees
Status: in_force

1. Acquisition of interest. An official, trustee or employee of the authority may not acquire or hold a direct or an indirect financial or personal interest in: A. An authority activity; [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] B. Property included or planned to be included in the base area; or [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] C. A contract or proposed contract in connection with an authority activity. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] When an acquisition is involuntary, the interest acquired must be disclosed immediately in writing to the authority trustees and the disclosure must be entered in the board's minutes. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]

2. Present or past interest in property. If an official, trustee or employee presently owns or controls, or owned or controlled within the preceding 2 years, a direct or an indirect interest in property known to be included or planned to be included in an authority activity, that official, trustee or employee must disclose this fact immediately in writing to the authority and the disclosure must be entered in the authority's minutes. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]

3. Recusal. The official, trustee or employee with an interest may not participate in an action by the authority affecting that property. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]

4. Incompatible offices. A trustee or other officer of the authority may not hold elected office in a municipality in Aroostook County or in Aroostook County government. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]

5. Violation. A violation of this section is a Class E crime. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 17101 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 421 / Section 17101
5 §17101. Establishment
Status: in_force

1. Purpose. There is established a retirement system, the functions and operations of which are under the supervision of the board, for the purpose of providing retirement allowances and other benefits under this Part for employees. [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. L, §14 (AMD).]

2. Name. The retirement system is known as the "Maine Public Employees Retirement System" and by that name all of its business must be transacted, all of its funds invested and all of its cash and securities and other property held in trust for the purpose for which received. [PL 2007, c. 58, §1 (AMD).]

3. Date of establishment. The date of establishment of the retirement system is: A. July 1, 1942, for all employees who were employed by the State before July 1, 1947; [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] B. July 1, 1947, for employees employed for the first time after July 1, 1947; [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] C. July 1, 1947, for all teachers employed as teachers before July 1, 1947; [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] D. The date of participation set by the participating local district under section 18201 ; or [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] E. The date on which contributions were first made to any retirement system supported in whole or in part by the State, for all other employees. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

4. Corporation. [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. L, §15 (RP).]

5. Body corporate and politic. The retirement system is a body corporate and politic and an incorporated public instrumentality of the State and the exercise of powers conferred by this Part are held to be the performance of essential government functions. [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. L, §16 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 13302 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 395 / Section 13302
5 §13302. Social Equity Program Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

The Social Equity Program Advisory Committee, established by section 12004-I, subsection 6-L and referred to in this chapter as "the advisory committee," serves to advise the department on the development and implementation of the program. The advisory committee has 5 members who are members of impacted communities. Two members of the advisory committee are appointed by the President of the Senate and 3 members are appointed by the Speaker of the House. The first‑named member appointed by the Speaker of the House is the chair of the advisory committee. The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, or the commissioner's designee, shall convene the advisory committee as necessary to carry out its advisory duties. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §14 (COR).]
5 M.R.S. § 17252 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 421 / Section 17252
5 §17252. Employer contribution
Status: in_force

On account of each member, the State and each participating local district shall pay annually into the Retirement Allowance Fund an amount equal to a certain percentage of the annual earnable compensation of employees. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 18302 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18302
5 §18302. Employer contribution
Status: in_force

1. Computation by actuary. The actuary shall compute employer contributions payable annually by the participating local district on account of employees who become members under subchapter II in the same manner as if they were state employees in accordance with chapter 421, subchapter IV . [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

2. Expense. The expense of making the initial determination of the contributions under this section shall be assessed against and paid by the participating local district on whose account it is made. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

3. Employer contributions to the Participating Local District Consolidated Retirement Plan. The board may establish by rule the rate at which employers who participate in the Participating Local District Consolidated Retirement Plan in accordance with chapter 427 contribute to that plan. Rules established pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2017, c. 392, §4 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 4657 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 12 / Chapter 337-A / Section 4657
5 §4657. Notification
Status: in_force

The clerk shall issue, without fee, a copy of an order, agreement, amendment or revocation to the plaintiff, the defendant and, as the court directs, to the law enforcement agencies most likely to enforce it. [PL 1987, c. 515, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 109 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 6-A / Section 109
5 §109. Change of name or address by noncommercial clerk or noncommercial registered agent
Status: in_force

1. Contents of statement. If a noncommercial clerk or noncommercial registered agent changes its name or its address as currently in effect with respect to a represented entity pursuant to section 105, subsection 1 , the agent shall file with the Secretary of State, with respect to each entity represented by the agent, a statement of change signed by or on behalf of the agent that states: A. The name of the entity; [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] B. The name and address of the agent as currently in effect with respect to the entity; [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] C. If the name of the agent has changed, its new name; and [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] D. If the address of the agent has changed, the new address. [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]

2. Effective on filing. A statement of change filed under this section takes effect on filing. [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]

3. Notice. A noncommercial clerk or noncommercial registered agent shall promptly furnish the represented entity with notice in a record of the filing of a statement of change and the changes made by the filing. [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]
5 M.R.S. § 18412 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18412
5 §18412. Limitation on benefits
Status: in_force

Benefits are limited as follows: [PL 1987, c. 256, §34 (NEW).]

1. One benefit only. A beneficiary may select only one benefit, regardless of how many benefits the beneficiary qualifies for; and [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §145 (COR).]

2. Election final. Except as provided in section 18403, subsection 4 , and section 18553, subsection 8 , if a beneficiary elects a benefit after receiving reasonable notification of available options from the retirement system, the beneficiary's election of a benefit is final and may not be changed or revoked at a later date. [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 1587 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 145 / Section 1587
5 §1587. Lease-purchase agreements
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no agent or officer of the State or any department or agency thereof may enter into a lease-purchase or other similar agreement whereby the State would become the ultimate owner of buildings or equipment, if the outright purchase price of such capital items is more than $2,000, or $40,000 for telecommunications related equipment, without specific prior approval of the Legislature through the usual budget procedure. That request for approval shall be submitted as a separate line item. All agreements relating to telecommunications equipment that are $40,000 or less shall be subject to review by a subcommittee of the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs. All lease-purchase agreements submitted for review or approval shall include the total amount of interest charged. [PL 1989, c. 237, §1 (AMD).]

Upon execution of any lease-purchase agreements that exceed the amounts listed above, all departments and agencies shall provide information to the Treasurer of State pertaining to the actual amount of the lease-purchase, including the term and the interest cost of the lease-purchase agreement. [PL 1989, c. 923, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 159 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 159
5 §159. Required training regarding harassment (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 5, SECTION 158)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 5, SECTION 158)

The Treasurer of State shall attend and complete annually a course of in-person education and training regarding harassment, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment and racial harassment. [PL 2023, c. 545, §2 (NEW); RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §9 (RAL).]
5 M.R.S. § 120-C — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 6-A / Section 120-C
5 §120-C. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Status: in_force

This chapter modifies, limits and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7001, et seq., but does not modify, limit or supersede Section 101(c) of that Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7001(c), or authorize delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7003(b). [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]
5 M.R.S. § 2046 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 168 / Section 2046
5 §2046. Design of program
Status: in_force

1. Design requirements. The Department of Health and Human Services, in consultation with appropriate federal and other state agencies, other states and interested parties, shall design the program to comply with the applicable requirements of 21 United States Code, Section 384, including requirements regarding safety and cost savings. The program design must: A. Designate a state agency to become a licensed drug wholesaler or to contract with a licensed drug wholesaler in order to seek federal certification and approval, pursuant to subsection 3 , to import safe prescription drugs and provide cost savings to consumers in the State; [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] B. Use prescription drug suppliers in Canada regulated under the laws of Canada or of one or more Canadian provinces, or both; [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] C. Ensure that only prescription drugs meeting the federal Food and Drug Administration's safety, effectiveness and other standards are imported by or on behalf of the State; [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] D. Import only those prescription drugs expected to generate substantial cost savings for consumers in the State; [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] E. Ensure that the program complies with the transaction and tracing requirements of 21 United States Code, Sections 360eee and 360eee-1 to the extent feasible and practical prior to imported prescription drugs coming into the possession of the licensed drug wholesaler and that the program complies fully with those federal requirements after imported prescription drugs are in the possession of the licensed drug wholesaler; [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] F. Consider whether the program may be developed on a multistate basis through collaboration with other states; [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] G. Prohibit the distribution, dispensing or sale of imported prescription drugs outside of the State; [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] H. Recommend a charge per prescription or another method of financing to ensure that the program is adequately funded in a manner that does not jeopardize significant cost savings to consumers, including adequate funding for the initial start-up costs of the program; [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] I. Apply for and receive funds, grants or contracts from public and private sources; and [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] J. Include an audit function. [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]

2. Rules. The Department of Health and Human Services shall adopt rules to design the program in accordance with the requirements of subsection 1 no later than January 1, 2020. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]

3. Request for federal approval and certification. The Department of Health and Human Services shall submit a request for approval and certification of the program to the United States Department of Health and Human Services no later than May 1, 2020. [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 1983 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 163 / Section 1983
5 §1983. Intergovernmental cooperation and assistance
Status: in_force

The commissioner may enter into agreements with the Federal Government, the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System and other agencies and organizations that will promote the objectives of this chapter and accept funds from the Federal Government, municipal and county agencies or any individual or corporation to be expended for purposes consistent with this chapter. [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 18358 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18358
5 §18358. Prior service; service previous to membership
Status: in_force

1. Employee in service when district participation begins. Any employee who is in service on the date when participation of the local district begins and who elects to join the Participating Local District Retirement Program after that date is entitled to: A. Service credit for prior service for the periods of previous service certified by the participating local district as creditable prior service rendered to that district for which the participating local district makes contributions; and [PL 1987, c. 256, §29 (AMD).] B. Service credit for all membership service for which contributions are paid into the Participating Local District Retirement Program by the member or picked up by the employer. [PL 2007, c. 491, §228 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 491, §228 (AMD).]

2. Optional members joining the Participating Local District Retirement Program. A person who joins the Participating Local District Retirement Program under section 18251 , 18252 or 18252‑A begins to accrue membership service credit on the effective date of first contributions or pick-up contributions to the program. A. [PL 2009, c. 474, §43 (RP).] B. [PL 2009, c. 474, §43 (RP).] [PL 2009, c. 474, §43 (RPR).]
5 M.R.S. § 19-A — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 19-A
5 §19-A. Protective equipment training for state employees
Status: in_force

If protective equipment, such as that issued to fire fighters in Title 26, section 2103 , is issued or made available to any state employee, that employee must receive training in the use of the equipment before being required or asked to use it. Training must be provided on at least an annual basis and otherwise meet or exceed the requirements of the General Industry Standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910, Subpart L. [RR 1991, c. 2, §5 (COR).]
5 M.R.S. § 4661 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 12 / Chapter 337-A / Section 4661
5 §4661. Access to certain private images and written information
Status: in_force

Access to and dissemination of certain private images as described in Title 17‑A, section 511‑A and any written information describing and directly pertaining to the images contained in court records are governed by rule or administrative order adopted by the Supreme Judicial Court. [PL 2015, c. 410, Pt. C, §7 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 8052 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18 / Chapter 375 / Section 8052
5 §8052. Rulemaking
Status: in_force

1. Notice; public hearing. Prior to the adoption of any rule, the agency shall give notice as provided in section 8053 and may hold a public hearing, except that a public hearing must be held if otherwise required by statute or requested by any 5 interested persons or if the rule is a major substantive rule as defined in section 8071, subsection 2, paragraph B . A public meeting or other public forum held by an agency for any purpose that includes receiving public comments on a proposed agency rule is a public hearing and is subject to all the provisions of this subchapter regarding public hearings. [PL 2007, c. 581, §2 (AMD).]

2. Requirements. A public hearing must comply with any requirements imposed by statute, but is not subject to subchapter 4 . Any public hearing must be held and conducted as follows. A. In the case of a rule authorized to be adopted by a board or commission consisting of 3 or more members, at least 1/3 of the board or commission members must be present during any hearing on the rule. [PL 2025, c. 384, §1 (AMD).] B. In the case of a rule authorized to be adopted by a single agency member, either the agency member, a person in a major policy-influencing position, as listed in chapter 71 , or a designee who has responsibility over the subject matter to be discussed at the hearing shall hold and conduct the hearing. [PL 1993, c. 362, §2 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 384, §1 (AMD).]

3. Statements and arguments filed. When a public hearing is held, written statements and arguments concerning the proposed rule may be filed with the agency within 10 days after the close of the public hearing, or within such longer time as the agency may direct. [PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]

4. Relevant information considered. The agency shall consider all relevant information available to it, including, but not limited to, economic, environmental, fiscal and social impact analyses and statements and arguments filed, before adopting any rule. [PL 1991, c. 632, §1 (AMD).]

5. Written statement adopted. [PL 2025, c. 384, §2 (RP).]

5-A. Impact on small business. In adopting rules, the agencies shall seek to reduce any economic burdens through flexible or simplified reporting requirements and may seek to reduce burdens through flexible or simplified timetables that take into account the resources available to the affected small businesses. The agency may consider clarification, consolidation or simplification of compliance or reporting requirements. For the purposes of this subsection, "small business" means businesses that have 20 or fewer employees. Prior to the adoption of any proposed rule that may have an adverse impact on small businesses, the agency shall prepare an economic impact statement that includes the following: A. An identification of the types and an estimate of the number of the small businesses subject to the proposed rule; [PL 2007, c. 181, §1 (NEW).] B. The projected reporting, record-keeping and other administrative costs required for compliance with the proposed rule, including the type of professional skills necessary for preparation of the report or record; [PL 2007, c. 181, §1 (NEW).] C. A brief statement of the probable impact on affected small businesses; and [PL 2007, c. 181, §1 (NEW).] D. A description of any less intrusive or less costly, reasonable alternative methods of achieving the purposes of the proposed rule. [PL 2007, c. 181, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 181, §1 (AMD).]

5-B. Basis statement; summary of comments and testimony. At the time of adoption of any rule, an agency shall: A. Compose a basis statement that briefly explains the factual and policy foundation for the rule. If the adoption under this subsection is final adoption of a major substantive rule under subchapter 2‑A , the agency must include in its written statement citation of the legislative act authorizing final adoption of that rule; or, if authorization is the result of failure of the Legislature to act under section 8072, subsection 7 , the agency must indicate that fact and identify the date the agency filed the rule for review under section 8072 ; and [PL 2025, c. 384, §3 (NEW).] B. List the names of persons whose comments were received, including through testimony at hearings, the organizations the persons represent and summaries of their comments as follows. (1) The agency shall address the specific comments and concerns expressed about any proposed rule and state its rationale for adopting any changes from the proposed rule, failing to adopt the suggested changes or drawing findings and recommendations that differ from those expressed about the proposed rule. (2) If the same or similar comments or concerns about a specific issue were expressed by different persons or organizations, the agency may synthesize these comments and concerns into a single comment that accurately reflects the meaning and intent of these comments and concerns to be addressed by the agency, listing the names of the persons who commented and the organizations they represent. [PL 2025, c. 384, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 384, §3 (NEW).]

5-C. Consistency of adopted rule with proposed rule. A rule may not be adopted unless the adopted rule is consistent with the terms of the proposed rule, except to the extent that the agency determines that it is necessary to address concerns raised in comments about the proposed rule or specific findings are made supporting changes to the proposed rule. If an agency determines that a rule that the agency intends to adopt is substantively different from the proposed rule, the agency shall request comments from the public concerning the changes from the proposed rule. The agency may not adopt the rule for a period of 30 days from the date comments are requested pursuant to this subsection. Notice of the request for comments must be published by the Secretary of State in the same manner as notice for proposed rules. [PL 2025, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]

5-D. Agency rule files. In addition to other documents required by this Act, an agency shall maintain a file for each rule adopted by the agency that includes the following information: A. Testimony submitted during any public hearing held on the rule; [PL 2025, c. 384, §5 (NEW).] B. Written comments submitted on the rule; [PL 2025, c. 384, §5 (NEW).] C. The names of persons who commented on the rule and the organizations those persons represent; and [PL 2025, c. 384, §5 (NEW).] D. Any other information relevant to the rule and considered by the agency in connection with the formulation, proposal or adoption of the rule. [PL 2025, c. 384, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 384, §5 (NEW).]

6. Effective date. No rule, except emergency rules adopted under section 8054 , becomes effective until at least 5 days after filing with the Secretary of State under section 8056, subsection 1, paragraph B . When the effective date of a rule is contingent upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of an event, notification of the occurrence or nonoccurrence must be filed with the Secretary of State when known. [PL 1993, c. 362, §3 (AMD).]

7. Adoption of rule. A rule may not take effect unless: A. The agency adopts it within 120 days of the final date by which data, views or arguments may be submitted to the agency for consideration in adopting the rule; and [PL 1985, c. 39, §1 (NEW).] B. This adopted rule is approved by the Attorney General as to form and legality, as required by section 8056 , within 150 days of the final date by which those comments may be submitted. [PL 1985, c. 39, §1 (NEW).] The final date for comments may be extended if notice of doing so is published within 14 days after the most recently published comment deadline, in the consolidated notice referred to in section 8053 . [PL 1995, c. 373, §3 (AMD).]

8. Appropriate reference to underlying federal and state laws and regulations. At the time of adoption of any rule, the agency shall refer with particularity to any underlying federal or state law or regulation which serves as the basis of the rule. [PL 1985, c. 77, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 1727-A — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 152 / Section 1727-A
5 §1727-A. Conflict of interest prohibited
Status: in_force

The State Controller or any employee of the division may not be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in any insurer, agency or insurance transaction, except as a policyholder or claimant under a policy, nor may the State Controller or any employee be licensed under Title 24‑A , as an agent, broker, consultant or adjuster. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. O, §2 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 29 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 29
5 §29. Remedies ordered by court
Status: in_force

A court, in rendering a judgment in an action brought pursuant to this chapter, may order reinstatement of this employee, the payment of back wages, full reinstatement of fringe benefits and seniority rights or any combination of these remedies. A court may also award the prevailing party all or a portion of the costs of litigation, including reasonable attorneys' fees and witness fees, if the court determines that the award is appropriate. [PL 1985, c. 167 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 17805-A — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 423 / Section 17805-A
5 §17805-A. Divorce
Status: in_force

If the recipient of a reduced service retirement benefit under section 17804, subsection 3 , 4 , 5‑A , 5‑B , 5‑C , 5‑D or 5‑E is granted a divorce either after retirement or before a retirement beneficiary is named the following provisions apply. [PL 2001, c. 118, §6 (AMD).]

1. Election of benefit for different beneficiary. The recipient may elect to have the reduced retirement benefit paid under the same option to a different beneficiary except when the former spouse is named as retirement beneficiary at the time the divorce is granted, in which case the election may be made only under the following conditions: A. The spouse or former spouse who was originally named as retirement beneficiary must have been the sole beneficiary of the reduced retirement benefit under section 17804, subsection 3 , 4 , 5‑A , 5‑B , 5‑C , 5‑D or 5‑E ; and [PL 2001, c. 118, §7 (AMD).] B. The recipient and the spouse or former spouse who was originally named retirement beneficiary must agree to the change of beneficiary. Prior to this agreement, the chief executive officer shall ensure that the spouse or former spouse who was originally named as retirement beneficiary has been counseled by an employee of the retirement system regarding the financial effect of giving up rights as a beneficiary and has signed a statement that the information has been received and understood. [PL 1995, c. 604, §3 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).] [PL 2005, c. 560, §3 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]

2. Time and manner of election. The recipient may make the election at any time after the divorce is granted by: A. Sending a written request to the chief executive officer; and [PL 1991, c. 320, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).] B. Submitting evidence of the divorce. [PL 1991, c. 320, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 320, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]

3. Amount of benefit. The amount of the benefit payable under the option elected is the actuarial equivalent, at the date of the beginning of payment of benefits under this section, of the amount of reduced retirement benefit the recipient has been receiving, plus the amount expected to be paid to the original spouse after the recipient's death. [PL 1991, c. 320, §1 (NEW).]

4. Effective date of coverage of new beneficiary. The effective date of the designation of the recipient's new beneficiary is the date the request is received. The recipient's retirement benefit must be adjusted on the first day of the month following the effective date of the new designation of beneficiary. [PL 1991, c. 320, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 97 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Section 97
5 §97. Violation
Status: in_force

Violation of any provision of this chapter or any rules adopted under section 95‑C, subsection 1, paragraph C , except those violations for which specific penalties are provided, is a Class E crime. [PL 2019, c. 50, §13 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 30 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 30
5 §30. Penalties for violations
Status: in_force

A person who violates sections 22 , 23 and 24 is liable for a civil fine of $10 for each day of willful violation, which shall not be suspended. Any civil fine imposed under this section shall be submitted to the Treasurer of State for deposit to the General Fund. [PL 1985, c. 167 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 306 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 14-A / Section 306
5 §306. Contributions
Status: in_force

The commission may accept gifts, bequests and federal funds for purposes consistent with the objectives of this chapter. Such gifts and bequests shall be used solely to carry out the purposes for which they were made. [PL 1975, c. 647, §6 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 1813-B — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 155 / Section 1813-B
5 §1813-B. Cost-savings information available through the Internet
Status: in_force

The Director of the Bureau of General Services shall make cost-savings information for the award winners of all competitively bid contracts for services for the State available through the department's publicly accessible site on the Internet. For a contract with a new contractor, the cost-savings information must, where applicable, include projected savings of the contract over the State's costs of providing the same service and include the amount of savings over the previous contractor's contract. For a contract with a contractor renewing or extending a contract for the first time, the cost-savings information must, where applicable, include details of cost-savings for the expiring contract over the previous contractor's costs and details of continued cost-savings at or below costs in the current contract adjusted for inflation. For a contract with a contractor renewing or extending a contract beyond a first renewal or extension, the cost-savings information must include details on continued cost-savings at or below costs in the current contract adjusted for inflation. The Director of the Bureau of General Services shall coordinate with all departments and agencies in the State to ensure the collection of the cost-savings information described in this section. The Director of the Bureau of General Services, with the approval of the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, shall establish by rule practices and procedures to make the cost-savings information available on the department's publicly accessible site on the Internet. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2015, c. 345, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 3360 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 9 / Chapter 316-A / Section 3360
5 §3360. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1991, c. 806, §3 (NEW).]

1. Board. "Board" means the Victims' Compensation Board as established in section 12004‑J, subsection 11 . [PL 1991, c. 806, §3 (NEW).]

2. Bodily injury. [PL 1999, c. 360, §1 (RP); PL 1999, c. 360, §9 (AFF).]

2-A. Catastrophic injury. "Catastrophic injury" means an extremely serious injury that may result in permanent disability or a long-lasting medical condition. [PL 2009, c. 79, §1 (NEW).]

3. Crime. "Crime" means one of the following: A. Offenses against the person as described in Title 17‑A, chapter 9 ; [PL 1991, c. 806, §3 (NEW).] B. Sexual assaults as described in Title 17‑A, chapter 11 ; [PL 1991, c. 806, §3 (NEW).] C. Kidnapping and criminal restraint as described in Title 17‑A, chapter 13 ; [PL 1991, c. 806, §3 (NEW).] D. Robbery as described in Title 17‑A, chapter 27 ; [PL 1997, c. 378, §1 (AMD).] E. Operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive alcohol level, as described in Title 29‑A, section 2411 ; [PL 2009, c. 447, §1 (AMD).] F. An act of terrorism, as defined in United States Code, Title 18, Section 2331, committed outside of the United States against a resident of this State; [PL 2005, c. 22, §1 (AMD).] G. Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving personal injury or death, in violation of Title 29‑A, section 2252 ; [PL 2013, c. 537, §1 (AMD).] H. Sexual exploitation of a minor as described in Title 17‑A, chapter 12 ; or [PL 2013, c. 537, §2 (AMD).] I. [PL 2009, c. 336, §3 (RP).] J. Aggravated sex trafficking or sex trafficking as described in Title 17‑A, sections 852 and 853 , respectively. [PL 2013, c. 537, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 537, §§1-3 (AMD).]

4. Eligible expenses and losses. "Eligible expenses and losses" means expenses and losses resulting from a personal injury sustained by an individual as a direct result of a crime specified in subsection 3 and may include medical and medically related expenses, psychological or mental health counseling expenses, lost wages, funeral, burial and other homicide-related expenses and travel expenses and loss of income of a claimant or family member for providing or obtaining care for the personal injury of a minor or incapacitated victim. "Eligible expenses and losses" may include costs of eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures or other prosthetic devices taken, lost, destroyed or damaged as a result of the crime, costs to repair, replace or install locks or security devices, costs of crime scene cleanup and relocation expenses. Expenses and losses claimed under this subsection must be expenses or losses actually and reasonably incurred. [PL 2025, c. 171, §1 (AMD).]

5. Family or household member. "Family or household member" means: the parent, stepparent, sibling, grandparent, spouse, child or stepchild of a victim or a person who bears an equally significant relationship to the victim; or a person who at the time or discovery of the crime was living in the household of the victim or who previously had lived in the household of the victim for a period of not less than 2 years. [PL 2003, c. 243, §3 (AMD).]

5-A. Mass violence crime. "Mass violence crime" means an intentional violent crime that results in physical, emotional or psychological injury to a large number of individuals and significantly increases the burdens on victim support and the crime victims' compensation program. [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. N, §1 (NEW).]

6. Personal injury. "Personal injury" means bodily injury as defined in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 5 or psychological injury incurred by a victim who has sustained the threat of bodily injury. [PL 1999, c. 360, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 360, §9 (AFF).]
5 M.R.S. § 8-A — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 8-A
5 §8-A. Declaration of purpose
Status: in_force

For the benefit of the people of the State, it is essential that certain activities of the State Government be constantly reviewed in order to provide essential state services more efficiently and economically. To aid in accomplishing this purpose and due to improved travel conditions and communications, housing for state employees at state institutions and other areas of State Government and commissaries operated by state departments for the sale of food and food supplies to state employees shall be controlled as set forth in sections 8‑B and 8‑C respectively. [PL 1971, c. 588 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 18362 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18362
5 §18362. Teachers in private, parochial and other schools
Status: in_force

1. Parochial school or public or private academy. A member who taught in a parochial school or in a public or private academy may purchase up to 10 years of service credit for that service under the following conditions. A. The member must have taught in a school approved by the Department of Education or the education department of another state while holding an appropriate teaching certificate. [PL 1989, c. 78, §4 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §27 (AMD).] B. The member must have 20 years of creditable service as a member of the participating local district. [PL 1991, c. 558, §2 (AMD).] C. The member must, before any retirement benefit becomes effective for the member, make contributions into the Members' Contribution Fund, for the years of private or parochial school teaching on the same basis as the member would have made contributions had the service been as a state employee or teacher in this State, including interest at a rate to be set by the board not to exceed regular interest by 5 or more percentage points. The member's earnings for the years of private or parochial school teaching must be assumed to have been the same as the average salary for teachers in this State as determined by the Department of Education for each of the years when the private or parochial school teaching took place. Interest must be computed beginning at the end of the year when those contributions would have been made, if the service had been as a state employee or teacher in this State, to the date of payment. Payment must be made by a single direct payment or annual direct payments to the Participating Local District Retirement Program in accordance with section 18301, subsection 4 . [PL 2007, c. 491, §231 (AMD).] D. The member must have begun membership before January 1, 1976. [PL 1991, c. 558, §2 (NEW).] E. The member's last 10 years of creditable service before the date of retirement must be as a member of the participating local district. [PL 1991, c. 558, §2 (NEW).] F. Upon complete payment of the contributions under paragraph C, the member must be granted service credit for the period of time for which the contributions have been made. Upon making partial payment of the contributions under paragraph C , the member must be granted service credit on a pro rata basis in accordance with rules adopted by the board. [PL 1991, c. 558, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 491, §231 (AMD).]

1-A. Alternative. In the determination of the retirement benefit under this Part, if service credit for private or parochial school teaching is not allowed under subsection 1 based upon the member not meeting the requirements of subsection 1, paragraph B or D , additional service credit for private or parochial school teaching is allowed for any member who meets the requirements of subsection 1, paragraphs A and E , if the member, before any retirement benefit becomes effective for that member, pays into the Members' Contribution Fund by a single direct payment or annual direct payments to the Participating Local District Retirement Program an amount that, together with regular interest on that amount, is the actuarial equivalent at the effective date of the retirement benefit of the portion of the retirement benefit based on the additional creditable service. Annual payments must be made in accordance with section 18301, subsection 4 . A. Additional amounts paid under this subsection become a part of the member's accumulated contributions. [PL 1993, c. 387, Pt. A, §19 (NEW).] B. If any retirement benefit becomes effective before the completion of the payment under this subsection, the member is entitled to service credit for that portion of the additional creditable service that the total amount of payments actually made, plus regular interest on those payments to the date the retirement benefit becomes effective, bears to the actuarial equivalent of the total portion of the retirement benefit based on the additional creditable service. [PL 1993, c. 387, Pt. A, §19 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 491, §232 (AMD).]

2. Other schools and programs. A member who terminates service in the State and teaches under the Volunteers in Service to America Program, the Fulbright Exchange Program or the Peace Corps, foreign or domestic, or teaches children of United States Foreign Corps personnel outside the continental limits of the United States is entitled to service credit for that service under the following conditions. A. The service credit may not exceed 2 years. [PL 1989, c. 78, §4 (NEW).] B. The member must return to active service as a member of the Participating Local District Retirement Program within one year of the completion of the teaching outside of the State described in this section. [PL 2007, c. 491, §233 (AMD).] C. The member must, before any retirement benefit becomes effective for the member, pay into the Members' Contribution Fund, by a single direct payment or annual direct payments to the Participating Local District Retirement Program, an amount that, together with regular interest on that amount, is the actuarial equivalent, at the effective date of the member's retirement benefit, of the portion of the member's retirement benefit based on the additional creditable service. Annual payments must be made in accordance with section 18301, subsection 4 . [PL 2007, c. 491, §234 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 491, §§233, 234 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 13083-K — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13083-K
5 §13083-K. Property of authority
Status: in_force

The authority shall hold and acquire property as follows. [PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]

1. Lease or sale. Properties may be leased or sold to accomplish the readjustment or reuse of the base facilities as determined appropriate by the authority. Resources acquired as a result of the lease or sale of these properties become operating revenues or assets of the authority. [PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]

2. Entry upon lands. The authority and its authorized agents and employees may enter upon lands, waters and premises in the State for the purpose of making surveys, soundings, drillings and examinations the authority determines necessary or convenient for the purposes of this article. The entry is not a trespass, but the authority is liable for damages its entry creates. [PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]

3. Authority for transfers of interest in land to the authority. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of law, upon the authority's request, on reasonable and fair terms and conditions and without the necessity for advertisement, order of court or action or formality other than the regular and formal action of the authorities concerned, counties, municipalities, public agencies or instrumentalities of the State, public service corporations and special districts may lease, lend, grant or convey to the authority real or personal property or rights in that property that may be necessary or convenient for the effectuation of the authorized purposes of the authority, including real and personal property or rights in that property already devoted to public use. As used in this subsection, the term "public service corporation" includes a public utility as defined in Title 35‑A, section 102, subsection 13 and a corporation referred to in Title 13‑C . [PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]

4. Enforcement on ways under jurisdiction of the authority. A law enforcement officer may enforce the traffic laws under Title 29‑A on a way under the jurisdiction of the authority. [PL 2013, c. 48, §2 (NEW).]

5. Uniform Environmental Covenants Act. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, all property held by the authority is subject to the Uniform Environmental Covenants Act. [PL 2025, c. 412, §5 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 18356 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18356
5 §18356. Unused accrued or accumulated sick leave or unused vacation leave
Status: in_force

1. Election. A participating local district may elect to provide service credit for unused accrued or accumulated sick leave or unused vacation leave or a combination of both, for which a member is credited on termination of service, but for which the member does not receive payment. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

2. Limitation. Leave qualifying for service credit under subsection 1 may not exceed a total of 90 days, except as provided in subsection 3 . [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

3. Exceptions. Leave beyond 90 days may qualify as service credit, up to the maximum number of days of leave, set by personnel rules or by contract, that a person is allowed to accumulate, if the participating local district pays into the Participating Local District Retirement Program the actuarial equivalent of the benefit. [PL 2007, c. 491, §227 (AMD).]

4. Treatment of members of the Participating Local District Consolidated Retirement Plan covered by chapter 427. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, for members of the Participating Local District Consolidated Retirement Plan, the plan provisions adopted by rule pursuant to section 18801 govern any service credit for unused accrued or accumulated sick leave or unused vacation leave. [PL 2017, c. 392, §5 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 19505 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 24 / Chapter 511 / Section 19505
5 §19505. Powers and duties of the agency
Status: in_force

The agency has the following powers and duties. [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).]

1. Information and referral. The agency may provide information on and referral to programs and services addressing the needs of persons with disabilities. [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).]

2. Advice. The agency may advise and educate individuals on the rights of persons with disabilities and otherwise support and assist those persons in the protection of and advocacy for those rights. [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).]

3. Pursuit of remedies. The agency may pursue administrative, legal and other appropriate remedies on behalf of persons with disabilities. The agency has standing to file a civil action for alleged violations of chapter 337, subchapter 5 in Superior Court. Notwithstanding section 4622, subsection 1 , the agency may be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs as provided in section 4614 . [PL 2015, c. 452, §1 (AMD).]

4. Investigation. The agency may investigate allegations of abuse, exploitation or neglect of persons with disabilities. The agency may initiate an investigation upon receipt of a report that an incident of abuse, exploitation or neglect has occurred or is occurring. The agency may also initiate an investigation on its own initiative when it has probable cause to believe that abuse, exploitation or neglect has occurred or is occurring. [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).]

5. Report. The agency shall prepare an annual report for submission to the Governor, the Legislature, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The report must describe the activities, accomplishments and expenditures of the agency during the most recently completed fiscal year. [RR 1995, c. 2, §16 (COR); PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV).]

6. Goals and priorities. The agency shall represent persons with disabilities and otherwise conduct its activities in accordance with goals and priorities annually established by the agency, with other requirements of applicable federal law and with the terms of any grants or contracts. The agency shall provide the public with an opportunity to comment upon the agency's goals and priorities. [PL 2001, c. 357, §12 (NEW).]

7. Monitoring. The agency may monitor the delivery of services, supports and other assistance or residential services or treatment provided to persons with disabilities for the purpose of ensuring that services, supports and assistance meet the needs of those persons and are delivered in conformity with laws, regulations, rules and other standards regarding quality of care. [PL 2001, c. 357, §12 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 139-A — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 139-A
5 §139-A. --guaranty funds
Status: in_force

The Treasurer of State, with the approval of the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and the Attorney General, has the power to enter into contracts or agreements approved by the Governor, with any national bank, trust company or safe deposit company located in New England or New York City, for custodial care and servicing of any securities deposited with the treasurer as a guaranty fund required by statutes. [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. Y, §12 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 44, §11 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 44, §14 (AFF).]

Such services shall consist of the safekeeping of such securities in the vaults of the bank or safe deposit company and any fiscal service which is normally covered in a custodial contract or agreement. [PL 1971, c. 555 (NEW).]

The Treasurer of State shall obtain the written approval of the Superintendent of Insurance prior to releasing any securities received by the Treasurer of State and deposited in custodial accounts pursuant to the deposit requirements of the Maine Insurance Code. [PL 1993, c. 313, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 1550-A — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 143 / Section 1550-A
5 §1550-A. Services to nonstate agencies
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of the State Controller may establish an account within Other Special Revenue funds to recover the cost of providing accounting, payroll and other services provided by the office to the Maine Military Authority established in Title 37‑B, section 391 . [PL 2001, c. 559, Pt. F, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 600, §4 (REV).]
5 M.R.S. § 17716 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 423 / Section 17716
5 §17716. Motor vehicle detectives
Status: in_force

A motor vehicle detective, senior motor vehicle detective, principal motor vehicle detective or chief motor vehicle detective who elects the retirement option provided in section 17851, subsection 14 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as provided in section 17852, subsection 15 . [PL 2017, c. 229, §1 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 4653 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 12 / Chapter 337-A / Section 4653
5 §4653. Commencement of proceedings
Status: in_force

1. Filing. A person who has been a victim of harassment, including a business, may seek relief by filing in an appropriate court: A. A sworn complaint alleging harassment; and [PL 2011, c. 559, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).] B. If the alleged harassment does not meet the definition in section 4651, subsection 2, paragraph C or is not related to an allegation of domestic violence, violence against a dating partner, sexual assault, stalking or harassment as described in Title 17‑A, section 506, subsection 1, paragraph A‑1 or A‑2 , a copy of a notice to stop harassing the plaintiff issued to the defendant pursuant to Title 17‑A, section 506‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A , subparagraph (1), division (a) or subparagraph (3) or a statement of good cause why such a notice was not sought or obtained. The court has discretion, based on the nature of the allegations as well as any further inquiry that the court may make of the plaintiff, to issue an order even if notice to stop harassing the plaintiff has not been issued to the defendant as described in Title 17‑A, section 506‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A , subparagraph (1), division (a) or subparagraph (3). [PL 2021, c. 634, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 634, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]

2. Assistance. The court shall provide separate forms with a summons and clerical assistance to assist either party to proceed under this chapter in completing and filing a complaint or other necessary documents. This assistance may not include legal advice or assistance in drafting legal documents. [PL 2003, c. 658, §3 (AMD).]

3. Fees. No fee may be charged for forms. A plaintiff may apply for the right to proceed in forma pauperis. [PL 1989, c. 371, §1 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 13073 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13073
5 §13073. Community Development Block Grant Program
Status: in_force

The director shall implement the Community Development Block Grant Program pursuant to the United States Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1, and its subsequent amendments. For purposes of this section, "program" means the Community Development Block Grant Program and "fund" means the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund. [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]

1. Revolving loan fund. The Community Development Block Grant Program shall include the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund which shall be a nonlapsing revolving fund. [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]

2. Repayments to fund. To this fund shall be credited all repayments of grants made to municipalities that elect not to retain those funds under the fund part of the program, including interest, penalties and other fees and charges related to fund grants. [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]

3. Investment of fund money. Money in the fund not needed to meet the current obligations of the program shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the fund and may be invested in such manner as is provided by law. Interest received on that investment shall be credited to the fund. [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]

4. Legislative allocation of fund required. The Department of Economic and Community Development shall submit to the Legislature, through the budget process as required by chapter 149 , its recommendations for disbursement from the fund. [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]

5. Expenditures from fund. Upon approval of the allocation by the Legislature and approval of the allotment by the Governor, the State Controller shall authorize expenditures from the fund as approved by the department for the following purposes: A. Administrative expenses related to the fund; [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).] B. Grants to cities and towns under the fund; and [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).] C. Grants related to the fund and to other public and private organizations. [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]

6. Encumbered balances at year-end. At the end of each fiscal year, all encumbered balances in the Community Development Block Grant may be carried twice. [PL 1989, c. 7, Pt. O, §3 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 889 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 2 / Chapter 67 / Section 889
5 §889. Liability limited
Status: in_force

The financial liability of the State, county, city, town or other political subdivision under a tax-deferred arrangement under this chapter is limited in each instance to the transmittal to the provider of the investment product or products selected by an employee of that portion of the employee's compensation deferred under the tax-deferred arrangement while the enrollee remains an employee of the State, county, city, town or other political subdivision enrolled in the tax-deferred arrangement, and only to the amount of the portion of the employee's compensation. [PL 1997, c. 204, §7 (RPR).]
5 M.R.S. § 17761 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 423 / Section 17761
5 §17761. CETA service
Status: in_force

1. Service credit allowed. Service credit for the period of CETA employment occurring after June 30, 1979, shall be granted to any person who, after June 30, 1979, satisfies the following conditions: A. The person was a CETA employee; [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] B. The person, within 90 days of termination of CETA employment, became a non-CETA employee of the employer; [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] C. The person, within 90 days of becoming a non-CETA employee, signified in writing to the retirement system the person's intention to purchase time credit under section 17707, subsection 4; [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §105 (COR).] D. The person has not received a return of any contributions made under section 17707, subsection 4 or has deposited the person's contributions within 18 months of obtaining non-CETA employment with the employer under section 17707, subsection 4; and [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §106 (COR).] E. The employer contribution required by section 17707, subsection 3 has been paid. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §§105, 106 (COR).]

2. Retirement benefit effective before completion of payment. If any retirement benefit becomes effective before the completion of the deposit under section 17707, subsection 4, the person is entitled to credit for that portion of the person's CETA time that the amount of the deposit actually made bears to the total amount that would have been required to purchase the person's entire CETA time. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §107 (COR).]

3. Service credit allowed. Service credit for the period of CETA employment occurring before July 1, 1979 must be granted to any person who satisfies the following conditions: A. The person was a CETA employee; [PL 1999, c. 241, §2 (NEW).] B. The person within 90 days of termination of CETA employment became a non-CETA employee of the employer; and [PL 1999, c. 241, §2 (NEW).] C. The employee contribution required by section 17707, subsection 4, paragraph D has been paid. [PL 1999, c. 241, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 241, §2 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 7069 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 17-A / Chapter 372 / Section 7069
5 §7069. Officer to develop brochure or publication
Status: in_force

The officer shall develop a brochure or publication by which the information in section 7068 is clearly and simply presented. The brochure or publication must be made available to new employees upon arrival at their jobs and to other state employees upon request. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. B, §41 (COR); RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. B, §50 (AFF).]
5 M.R.S. § 4564 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 12 / Chapter 337 / Section 4564
5 §4564. Compensation; reappointment
Status: in_force

Each member of the commission shall be compensated as provided in chapter 379 . All members of the commission shall be eligible for reappointment subject to section 4561 . [PL 1987, c. 709, §2 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 203-D — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 203-D
5 §203-D. Reporting on funds received by direct share subdivisions pursuant to court settlement of opioid crisis litigation
Status: in_force

A direct share subdivision that receives funds pursuant to settlements described in section II.A of the Memoranda of Understanding shall submit a report to the Attorney General by January 15, 2026, and annually thereafter, detailing the amount of such funds received pursuant to section II.C.2 of each Memoranda of Understanding and expended in the prior calendar year, including a description of each such expenditure. The Attorney General shall compile these reports and submit them by February 15, 2026 and annually thereafter to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters. [PL 2025, c. 79, §1 (NEW).]

As used in this section, "Memoranda of Understanding" has the same meaning as in section 203‑C, subsection 1, paragraph C and "direct share subdivision" means a municipality or county that is a subdivision identified in Exhibit 3 of the Memoranda of Understanding. [PL 2025, c. 79, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 18505 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18505
5 §18505. Computation of benefit
Status: in_force

When a member qualified under section 18504 retires, the member is entitled to receive a disability retirement benefit equal to 59% of the member's average final compensation. The 59% level must be reviewed for cost-neutral comparability as a part of the actuarial investigation provided under section 17107, subsection 2, paragraph E , beginning with the investigation made January 1, 1997 and every 6 years thereafter. The review that takes place every 6 years must compare actual experience under the disability plans with actuarial assumptions regarding election and costs of benefits under the new options elected and identify possible options for compliance with the federal Older Workers Benefit Protection Act that protect benefits for employees without additional cost to the State and participating local districts. [PL 1995, c. 643, §18 (AMD).]

A member who by election remains covered, as to qualification for benefits, under section 18504 as written prior to its amendment by Public Law 1991, chapter 887, section 12, qualifies for a disability retirement benefit on meeting the requirements of section 18504, subsection 1 , paragraphs C and D. When a member so qualified retires after approval for disability retirement by the chief executive officer in accordance with this Article, the member is entitled to receive a disability retirement benefit equal to 66 2/3% of the member's average final compensation. [PL 1997, c. 384, §11 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
5 M.R.S. § 12012 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18 / Chapter 379 / Section 12012
5 §12012. Members from other branches of government
Status: in_force

Persons who serve in any branch of State Government may serve on a board that is solely advisory in authority. A person who serves in a branch of State Government may serve on a board of another branch of State Government as a nonvoting member in an advisory capacity only if that board is not solely advisory in authority. A person who serves in a branch of State Government may serve on any board that is solely advisory in authority, unless specifically prohibited by another provision of law. [PL 1985, c. 295, §23 (AMD).]

A board is solely advisory in authority if its only authority is to review policies and procedures, conduct studies or advise or make recommendations to a branch of government. It may not have the authority to control expenditures, issue rules, approve decisions of other agencies or officials or enforce its decisions or recommendations. [PL 1983, c. 814 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 25002 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 31 / Chapter 631 / Section 25002
5 §25002. Membership
Status: in_force

1. Membership. To the extent possible, the commission must consist of members who represent the diverse racial, indigenous and tribal populations in the State. In making appointments, the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House shall consider and appoint residents of the State who have a knowledge of problems facing racial, indigenous and tribal populations in the State, who have experience in advocacy relating to racial, indigenous and tribal populations' issues and who provide leadership in programs or activities that create and improve opportunities for racial, indigenous and tribal populations. The commission consists of the following members: A. Members appointed by the President of the Senate: (1) A representative of a statewide organization promoting civil rights that has racial justice or racial equity as its primary mission; (2) A representative of an economic policy organization or other data-focused organization; (3) A representative of an organization with expertise in legal and policy matters related to public benefit programs that assists individuals with low incomes; (4) A faculty member of a college or university in this State specializing in the history, the culture or the civil and human rights of historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous and tribal populations; and (5) A representative of organized labor with expertise in labor rights and working conditions; [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).] B. Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: (1) A representative of an immigrant or refugee rights organization; (2) A representative from a housing or homelessness advocacy organization; (3) A representative of a community development financial institution; and (4) A representative of a historically disadvantaged racial population of the State; [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).] C. Members appointed by the Governor: (1) A member of the public representing the faith-based community; and (2) A member of the public representing youth; and [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).] D. Other members: (1) A representative from each of the federally recognized Indian tribes in the State; and (2) Any other individual agreed to by a majority of commission members. [PL 2021, c. 436, §5 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 436, §5 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 8-H — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 8-H
5 §8-H. Civil violation
Status: in_force

Any violation of sections 8‑A to 8‑F is a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $1,000 may be adjudged and any person violating any of those sections shall be dismissed from state service. [PL 1977, c. 696, §30 (RPR).]
5 M.R.S. § 4603 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 12 / Chapter 337 / Section 4603
5 §4603. Rulemaking; review
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Education has joint rule-making authority with the commission to effectuate this subchapter. On or before January 15, 2024 and at least once every 10 years thereafter, the Commissioner of Education and the commission shall jointly review rules adopted pursuant to this section and, if the Commissioner of Education and the commission determine that those rules must be amended to reflect changes in statute and best practices to ensure an individual's right to freedom from discrimination in education, the Commissioner of Education and the commission shall as soon as practicable initiate rulemaking in accordance with this section. [PL 2023, c. 105, §1 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 18360 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18360
5 §18360. Service in the armed forces
Status: in_force

Service credit for service in the Armed Forces of the United States is governed as follows. Except as provided in subsection 1, paragraph B, subparagraph (1) , service credit under this section is limited to 5 years. [PL 2003, c. 387, §8 (AMD).]

1. Service after becoming a member. A member is entitled to service credit for the period of time during which the member's membership is continued under section 18258, subsection 1 , under the following terms and conditions. A. A member who is otherwise entitled to service credit for military leave may not be deprived of these credits if the member's return to membership service is delayed beyond 90 days after the member's separation from the service in the Armed Forces of the United States, under conditions other than dishonorable, if the delay is caused by an illness or disability incurred in the service in the armed forces. [PL 2003, c. 387, §9 (AMD).] B. A member may not receive service credit for military leave beyond the end of the period of first enlistment or induction or beyond 5 years from the date of original call to active duty in the armed forces, whichever is less, unless: (1) The member's return to active duty in the armed forces or the extension of the period of service beyond 5 years is required by some mandatory provision; and (2) The member presents proof of the return to or extension of service satisfactory to the board. [PL 2003, c. 387, §9 (AMD).] [PL 2003, c. 387, §9 (AMD).]

2. Service before becoming a member. If a participating local district elects to provide service credit for service in the Armed Forces of the United States under this subsection, a member who served as a full-time active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States before becoming a member of the Participating Local District Retirement Program is entitled to service credit for the period of time the member served in the armed forces, under the following terms and conditions. A. Except as provided in paragraph I , on the date of retirement, the member must have at least 15 years of creditable service. [PL 2001, c. 114, §4 (AMD).] B. [PL 1991, c. 479, §6 (RP).] C. The member must have separated from the armed forces under conditions other than dishonorable. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] D. Except as provided in paragraph E , the member must have begun membership before January 1, 1976. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] E. Except as provided in paragraph I , a member who served in the armed forces during any federally recognized period of conflict, is entitled to service credit under this subsection. For purposes of this paragraph, "federally recognized period of conflict" means World War I, April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 or to March 31, 1920 if service was in Russia; World War II, December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946; the Korean Conflict, June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955; the Vietnam War, August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 and the period beginning on February 28, 1961 and ending on May 7, 1975 in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period; and the Persian Gulf War, August 7, 1990 to the date that the United States Government recognizes as the end of the Persian Gulf War. [PL 2007, c. 249, §29 (AMD).] F. Except for members qualifying under paragraph E , this subsection: (1) Applies to all persons, active or retired, but, for those already retired, the effective date of any adjustment must be not earlier than the date on which the time or credit is certified to the retirement system; and (2) Does not apply to any member who begins membership on or after January 1, 1976. [PL 2007, c. 491, §230 (AMD).] G. Upon complete payment of the back contributions under section 18311 , the member must be granted service credit for the period of time for which the contributions have been made. Upon making partial payment of the back contributions under section 18311 , the member must be granted service credit on a pro rata basis in accordance with rules adopted by the board. [PL 2007, c. 491, §230 (AMD).] H. A participating local district may elect, with regard to special plans under section 18453, subsections 2 to 9 , that service credits under this subsection apply only to additional retirement benefits under section 18453, subsections 10 and 11 , and that the service credits not apply to age or service requirements of retirement. Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to affect in any way the rights of public employees to collectively bargain for terms and conditions of employment. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] I. A member who fails to meet one or more of the terms and conditions required under paragraphs A , D and E may purchase service credit as provided in this paragraph. The member must have at least 5 years of creditable service and, before any retirement benefit becomes effective for that member, must pay into the Members' Contribution Fund, by a single direct payment or annual direct payments to the Participating Local District Retirement Program, an amount that, together with regular interest on that amount, is the actuarial equivalent, at the effective date of the retirement benefit, of the portion of the retirement benefit based on the additional creditable service. Annual direct payments must be made in accordance with section 17701, subsection 4 . Any member who purchases service credit under this paragraph who subsequently, without inclusion of the purchased service credit and prior to retirement, meets the terms and conditions of paragraphs A , D and E is entitled to purchase the service credit under section 18311, subsection 2 and to receive a refund of the amount paid under this paragraph that exceeds the cost to purchase the service credit under section 18311 . [PL 2007, c. 491, §230 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 491, §230 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 13056-I — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13056-I
5 §13056-I. Rural Workforce Recruitment and Retention Grant Program
Status: in_force

1. Program established. The Rural Workforce Recruitment and Retention Grant Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the department to provide grants for local economic development initiatives in rural regions of the State that will assist rural businesses in those regions in locating, recruiting and retaining qualified staff to meet workforce needs. For the purpose of this section, "rural regions of the State" means Aroostook County, Piscataquis County, Somerset County and Washington County. [PL 2021, c. 420, §1 (NEW).]

2. Fund established. The Rural Workforce Recruitment and Retention Grant Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund within the department for the purpose of providing funds for the program. The fund consists of money appropriated to the fund by the Legislature and any funds received by the department for the purposes of the program. [PL 2021, c. 420, §1 (NEW).]

3. Rulemaking. The department shall establish by rule the criteria for eligibility for grants from the program and the process of application. The rules must require that an entity receiving a grant for an initiative secure matching funds for the initiative on a one-to-one basis. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 420, §1 (NEW).]

4. Reporting. The department shall report by January 15th of each year to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic development matters on the program, including the number of grants given and the results achieved. [PL 2021, c. 420, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 6210 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 15-A / Chapter 353 / Section 6210
5 §6210. Data sharing
Status: in_force

If the board transfers in writing to any local or federal agency any written information acquired by the board under this chapter concerning any land, the board may, upon transfer, notify the landowner of the transfer by certified mail. [PL 2025, c. 471, Pt. A, §12 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 13207 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 393 / Section 13207
5 §13207. Bonds
Status: in_force

1. Hearing required. The corporation may issue bonds to finance its activities only after giving notice of the proposed issuance and its terms at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the appropriate primary impact community and holding a duly advertised public hearing on the issuance. [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).]

2. Authority. The corporation may issue bonds from time to time in its discretion to finance the undertaking of an authorized activity under this chapter, including, but not limited to, the payment of principal and interest upon advances for surveys and plans, and may issue refunding bonds for the payment or retirement of bonds previously issued. A. The principal and interest of bonds must be made payable solely from the income, proceeds, revenues and funds of the corporation derived from or held for activities under this chapter. Payment of the principal and interest of bonds may be further secured by a pledge of a loan, grant or contribution from the Federal Government or other source in aid of activities of the corporation under this chapter and by a mortgage of an urban activity or a project or part of a project, title to which is in the corporation. [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] B. Bonds issued under this section do not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction and are not subject to other laws or charters relating to the authorization, issuance or sale of bonds. Bonds issued under this chapter are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and, together with interest on and income from the bonds, are exempt from all taxes. [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] C. Bonds may not be issued by the corporation until the corporation has received a certificate of approval from the Finance Authority of Maine authorizing issuance of the bonds. Before issuing a certificate of approval under this section, the Finance Authority of Maine must determine that there is a reasonable likelihood that the income, proceeds, revenues and funds of the corporation derived from or held for activities under this chapter or otherwise pledged to payment of the bonds will be sufficient to pay the principal, the interest and all other amounts that may at any time become due and payable under the bonds. In making this determination, the Finance Authority of Maine shall consider the corporation's analysis of the proposed bond issue and the revenues to make payments on the bonds and may require such information, projections, studies and independent analyses as it considers necessary or desirable and may charge the corporation reasonable fees and expenses. The issuance by the Finance Authority of Maine of a certificate of approval under this section does not constitute an endorsement of the bonds or the projects or purposes for which those bonds are issued, and the corporation or any other person or entity, including, without limitation, any holder of bonds of the corporation, has no cause of action against the Finance Authority of Maine with respect to any certificate of approval. The Finance Authority of Maine may require that it be indemnified, defended and held harmless by the corporation for any liability or cause of action arising with respect to the bonds. [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).]

3. General characteristics. Bonds authorized under this section may be issued in one or more series. The resolution, trust indenture or mortgage under which the bonds are issued may include the following: A. The date or dates borne by the bonds; [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] B. Whether the bonds are payable upon demand or mature at a certain time or times; [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] C. The interest rate or rates of the bonds; [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] D. The denomination or denominations of the bonds; [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] E. The form of the bonds, whether coupon or registered; [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] F. The conversion or registration privileges carried by the bonds; [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] G. The rank or priority of the bonds; [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] H. The manner of execution of the bonds; [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] I. The medium and place or places of payment of the bonds; [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] J. The terms of redemption of the bonds, with or without premium; [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] K. The manner in which the bonds are secured; and [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] L. Any other characteristics of the bonds. [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).]

4. Price sold. The bonds may be: A. Exchanged for other bonds on the basis of par; [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] B. Sold to the Federal Government at private sale at not less than par. If less than all of the authorized principal amount of the bonds is sold to the Federal Government, the balance may be sold at private sale at not less than par at an interest cost to the corporation that does not exceed the interest cost to the corporation of the portion of the bonds sold to the Federal Government; or [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] C. Sold to a person on such terms as the corporation may negotiate. [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).]

5. Signatures of outgoing officers; negotiability. If an official of the corporation whose signature appears on a bond or coupon issued under this chapter ceases to be an official before the bond is delivered, the signature is nevertheless valid for all purposes as if the official had remained in office until the delivery. Notwithstanding contrary provisions of law, bonds issued under this chapter are fully negotiable. [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).]

6. Bond recitation; conclusive presumptions. In actions or proceedings involving the validity or enforceability of a bond issued under this chapter or the security for that bond, a bond reciting in substance that it has been issued by the corporation in connection with an activity is conclusively deemed to have been issued for that purpose and the activity is conclusively deemed to have been planned, located and carried out in accordance with this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).]

7. No personal liability; not debt of State. A member of the board of directors and the person executing the bonds are not liable personally on the bonds by reason of the issuance of the bonds. The bonds and other obligations of the corporation must have stated on their face that they are not a debt of the State and that the State is not liable on the bonds. The bonds or obligations may not be payable out of funds or properties other than those of the corporation acquired for the purposes of this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).]

8. Bonds as legal investments. Public officers, municipal corporations, political subdivisions and public bodies; banks, trust companies, bankers, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business; insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business; and executors, administrators, curators, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest sinking funds, money or other funds belonging to them or within their control in bonds or other obligations issued by the corporation under this chapter. These bonds or other obligations are authorized security for all public deposits. It is the purpose of this section to authorize persons, political subdivisions and officers, public or private, to use funds owned or controlled by them for the purchase of these bonds or other obligations. This section does not relieve a person of any duty or of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities. [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).]

9. Investment of funds; redemption of bonds. The corporation may: A. Invest, in property or securities in which savings banks may legally invest funds subject to their control, funds held in reserves, sinking funds or funds not required for immediate disbursement; and [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] B. Cancel its bonds by redeeming them at the redemption price established in the bonds or by purchasing them at less than redemption price. [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 631, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 4576 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 12 / Chapter 337 / Section 4576
5 §4576. Gender equity in school administrative positions
Status: in_force

The commission shall promote gender equity in the hiring of public school administrators in cooperation with the Commissioner of Education and investigate all human rights complaints associated with the public school system. [PL 1989, c. 889, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 3001 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 7 / Chapter 309 / Section 3001
5 §3001. Declaration of policy
Status: in_force

The State of Maine recognizes that intergovernmental cooperation is an essential factor in resolving problems affecting this State and that the interchange of personnel between and among governmental agencies at the same or different levels of government is a significant factor in achieving such cooperation. [PL 1967, c. 266 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 286 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 286
5 §286. Administration
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services has responsibility for the state employee health insurance program through the Office of Employee Health, Wellness and Workers' Compensation that is established as part of the organization of the Bureau of Human Resources. The office is headed by the Executive Director of Employee Health, Wellness and Workers' Compensation. The executive director has responsibility for the daily operation of this program and for the development and maintenance of programs that promote the health and safety of the state employees. Program services must be administered through offices, systems, consultants and staff necessary to provide cost-effective, accessible and responsive services to eligible employees and retirees. Administration of the program must be consistent with rules adopted by the State Employee Health Commission. The executive director and the staff of the state employee health insurance program are appointed in accordance with the Civil Service Law. [PL 2025, c. 48, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).]

Appeals by eligible employees or retirees must be to hearing officers designated by the commission. [PL 2025, c. 48, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).]

The cost of administration of the state employee health insurance program must be funded from an administrative allowance to be negotiated by the commission with the health benefit carrier or carriers. Indirect costs may not be allocated to the program. [PL 2025, c. 48, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).]

The commissioner shall establish the Accident, Sickness and Health Insurance Internal Service Fund through the State Controller in which health insurance and dental insurance premiums collected from state departments and agencies and other plan participants, premium dividends, return of premiums resulting from risk reduction programs and any other receipts must be deposited to be used for the purposes of the state employee health insurance program. The fund is a continuing fund and may not lapse. Interest earned from investment of the fund must be credited to the fund. [PL 2025, c. 48, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).]

An annual report must be prepared for the Governor concerning the number of participants, premiums charged, utilization of benefits and operating costs. The report must also include recommendations regarding future operation of the program. [PL 2025, c. 48, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).]

A reserve fund, administered by the Executive Director of Employee Health, Wellness and Workers' Compensation and the State Human Resources Officer with approval of the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, is created to protect the program from unexpected losses and self-insured losses and related expenses incurred in the provision of health and dental benefits for the eligible participants. The fund is a continuing fund and may not lapse. The Treasurer of State shall invest the fund. All proceeds of these investments accrue to the fund. [PL 2025, c. 48, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).]

The reserve fund is capitalized by money from premium payments and by legislative appropriation, payments from state departments and agencies and by such other means as the Legislature may approve. All money in the fund is deemed to be the commingled assets of all the covered employees and must be used only for the purposes of this section. [PL 1989, c. 776, §3 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 13303 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 395 / Section 13303
5 §13303. Report
Status: in_force

By December 15, 2026, and biennially thereafter, the department shall file a report with the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic and community development matters and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over cannabis matters detailing the components of the program, the progress and impact of the program and its components and the activities of the advisory committee. Each joint standing committee may report out legislation in the regular or special session of the Legislature in which the report was filed. [PL 2023, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 12023 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18 / Chapter 379 / Section 12023
5 §12023. Reports to the Legislature
Status: in_force

1. Adoption and implementation. By February 1, 2013, a governing body shall submit a report to the Legislature on the adoption and implementation status of written policies and procedures required by section 12022 and describing the measures the governing body intends to use to monitor compliance with those policies and procedures. The report must be submitted to the Executive Director of the Legislative Council in a manner established by the executive director, who shall forward it to the appropriate joint standing committee or committees of the Legislature for review. [PL 2015, c. 102, §10 (AMD).]

2. Ongoing reports. By February 1, 2014, and annually thereafter, a governing body shall submit a report to the Legislature containing the following information: A. A list of all procurements exceeding $10,000 in the preceding year for which competitive procurement was waived under the policies adopted pursuant to section 12022, subsection 3 , including procurements exceeding $10,000 that were made under contracts previously entered into for which competitive procurement was not required. The list must include the names of the vendors and costs associated with those procurements; [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] B. A list of all persons to which the entity made contributions greater than $1,000 in the preceding year and the total amount contributed to each; and [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] C. A description of changes made in the preceding year to the written policies and procedures required by section 12022 or to the procedures used by the governing body to monitor compliance with those policies and procedures. [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] For the purpose of this subsection, "the preceding year" means either the most recent January 1st to December 31st budget cycle or the most recent July 1st to June 30th budget cycle, depending on the fiscal year that the entity uses. Reports to the Legislature required by this subsection must be submitted to the Clerk of the House, the Secretary of the Senate and the Executive Director of the Legislative Council in a manner determined by the Executive Director of the Legislative Council. The Executive Director of the Legislative Council shall forward each report to the appropriate joint standing committee or committees of the Legislature. [PL 2015, c. 102, §10 (AMD).]

3. Committee review and report. By March 1st of every second regular session, beginning in 2016, a joint standing committee of the Legislature receiving reports pursuant to subsection 2 shall review the reports received within the past 2 calendar years, and gather additional information as necessary from the submitting entities, to assess whether policies and procedures adopted by a governing body in accordance with section 12022, subsections 3 to 5 are consistent with expectations established in those subsections and whether all reported waivers of competitive procurement and reported contributions made are in compliance with the adopted policies and procedures, including proper justification and documentation. The joint standing committee shall report the results of its review, including any areas that should be reviewed in more depth, to the joint legislative committee established to oversee program evaluation and government accountability matters. [PL 2015, c. 253, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 90-F — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 90-F
5 §90-F. Refusal of records for filing or recording; removal of filed or recorded records
Status: in_force

1. Refusal. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a person presents a record to the Secretary of State for filing or recording, the Secretary of State may refuse to accept the record for filing or recording if the record is not required or authorized to be filed or recorded with the Secretary of State or the Secretary of State has reasonable cause to believe the record is materially false or fraudulent. This subsection does not create a duty upon the Secretary of State to inspect, evaluate or investigate a record that is presented for filing or recording. [PL 2015, c. 180, §1 (NEW).]

2. Removal. The Secretary of State may remove a record that has been filed or recorded with the Secretary of State if the Secretary of State determines that the record was filed or recorded erroneously because the record was not required or authorized to be filed or recorded with the Secretary of State or the Secretary of State has reasonable cause to believe that the record is materially false or fraudulent. If the Secretary of State removes a record that was filed or recorded, the Secretary of State shall immediately notify the person who presented the record for filing or recording. [PL 2015, c. 180, §1 (NEW).]

3. Action after refusal or removal. If the Secretary of State, pursuant to subsection 1 , refuses to accept a record for filing or recording, the person who presented the record to the Secretary of State may commence an action in or apply for an order from the Superior Court to require the Secretary of State to accept the record for filing or recording. If the Secretary of State, pursuant to subsection 2 , removes a record that was filed or recorded, the person who presented the record to the Secretary of State may commence an action in or apply for an order from the Superior Court to require the Secretary of State to reinstate the filing or recording from the original date of filing or recording. If the court determines that the record is appropriate for filing or recording, it shall order the Secretary of State to accept the record for that purpose or require the Secretary of State to reinstate the record from the original date of filing or recording. [PL 2015, c. 180, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 15309 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 19 / Chapter 407 / Section 15309
5 §15309. Liberal construction
Status: in_force

This chapter must be construed liberally to effect the interest and purposes of the institute for an improved science and technology capacity-building effort in the State and must be broadly interpreted to effect that intent and those purposes. [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 2 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 2
5 §2. Tenure of office; citizenship
Status: in_force

All civil officers, appointed in accordance with law, whose tenure of office is not fixed by law or limited by the Constitution of Maine, otherwise than during the pleasure of the Governor, except persons appointed to qualify civil officers, shall hold their respective offices for 4 years and no longer, unless reappointed, and shall be subject to removal at any time within that term by the Governor for cause. [PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §13 (AMD).]

All such officers so appointed shall be citizens of the United States of America.
5 M.R.S. § 113 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 6-A / Section 113
5 §113. Service of process on entities
Status: in_force

1. Agent to receive service. A clerk or registered agent is an agent of the represented entity authorized to receive service of any process, notice or demand required or permitted by law to be served on the entity. [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]

2. Service to other than clerk or registered agent. If an entity that previously filed a clerk or registered agent filing with the Secretary of State no longer has a clerk or registered agent, or if its clerk or registered agent cannot with reasonable diligence be served, the entity may be served by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the governors of the entity by name at its principal office in accordance with any applicable judicial rules and procedures. The names of the governors and the address of the principal office may be as shown in the most recent annual report filed with the Secretary of State. Service is perfected under this subsection at the earliest of: A. The date the entity receives the mail; [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] B. The date shown on the return receipt, if signed on behalf of the entity; or [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] C. Five days after its deposit with the United States Postal Service, if correctly addressed and with sufficient postage. [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]

3. Hand delivery. If process, notice or demand cannot be served on an entity pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 , service of process may be made by handing a copy to the manager, clerk or other person in charge of any regular place of business or activity of the entity if the person served is not a plaintiff in the action. [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]

4. Form acceptable. Service of process, notice or demand on a clerk or a registered agent must be in the form of a written document, except that service may be made on a commercial clerk or commercial registered agent in such other forms of a record and subject to such requirements as the agent has stated from time to time in its listing under section 106 that it will accept. [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]

5. Perfected by other legal means. Service of process, notice or demand may be perfected by any other means prescribed by law other than this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]

6. Service of criminal process on providers of electronic communication service or providers of remote computing service. A commercial clerk or registered agent of a provider is an agent of the provider authorized to receive service of a grand jury subpoena or a search warrant required or permitted by law to be served on the entity. Service of criminal process must be accomplished as provided in this subsection. A. As used in this subsection, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. (1) "Criminal process" means a grand jury subpoena or search warrant issued pursuant to this section, Title 15, section 55 or 56 or Rule 17 or 17A of the Maine Rules of Unified Criminal Procedure. (2) "Electronic communication service" means a service that provides to users the ability to send or receive spoken, wire or electronic communications. (3) "Electronic communication service provider" or "provider of electronic communication service" means an entity that provides electronic communication service to the general public. (4) "Provider" means an electronic communication service provider or a remote computing service provider. (5) "Remote computing service" means computing storage or processing services provided by means of an electronic communication service. (6) "Remote computing service provider" or "provider of remote computing service" means an entity that provides remote computing service to the general public. (7) "Service of criminal process" means any service of a grand jury subpoena or search warrant. [PL 2017, c. 144, §1 (NEW).] B. The authority granted in this subsection applies to criminal process served pursuant to Title 15, section 55 or 56 , Rule 17 or 17A of the Maine Rules of Unified Criminal Procedure or any other provision of state or federal law upon a provider in accordance with paragraph C . [PL 2017, c. 144, §1 (NEW).] C. For purposes of this subsection, criminal process is properly served if it is: (1) Delivered by hand, or in a manner reasonably allowing for proof of delivery if delivered by United States mail, overnight delivery service or facsimile to a commercial clerk or commercial registered agent as provided in section 106 ; section 107, subsection 4 ; or this section; (2) Delivered by specific means identified by the provider for service of criminal process, including, but not limited to, e-mail, facsimile or submission via an Internet web portal; or (3) Delivered to the provider's place of business within the State. If service is made pursuant to subparagraph (1) or (3) and the provider promptly notifies the law enforcement agency of the specific means of service identified by the provider pursuant to subparagraph (2) for criminal process, service must be made by the means of service specified by the provider if possible. [PL 2017, c. 144, §1 (NEW).] D. Service of criminal process pursuant to this section governs party and nonparty recipients. [PL 2017, c. 144, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 144, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 20003 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 25 / Chapter 521 / Section 20003
5 §20003. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 934, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).]

1. Alcoholic. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §13 (RP).]

2. Approved public treatment facility. "Approved public treatment facility" means an alcohol treatment facility operating under the direction and control of the department or providing treatment under this subchapter through a contract with the department under section 20008 , or any facility funded in whole or in part by municipal, state or federal funds. [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §7 (AMD).]

3. Approved treatment facility. "Approved treatment facility" means a public or private alcohol treatment facility meeting standards approved by the department in accordance with section 20005 and licensed pursuant to subchapter 5 and other applicable provisions of state law. [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §8 (AMD).]

3-A. Commission. "Commission" means the Substance Use Disorder Services Commission, as established by section 12004‑G, subsection 13‑C . [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §14 (AMD).]

3-B. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §9 (AMD).]

4. Community service provider. "Community service provider" means a provider of substance use disorder treatment or gambling addiction treatment, including, but not limited to, evaluation. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).]

5. Council. [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. LL, §5 (RP).]

6. Department. "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §10 (AMD).]

7. Dependency-related drug. "Dependency-related drug" means alcohol or any substance controlled under Title 22, chapter 558 or Title 32, chapter 117 . [PL 1989, c. 934, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).]

8. Director. [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §11 (RP).]

9. Drug abuse prevention. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §16 (RP).]

10. Drug user. "Drug user" means a person who uses any drugs, dependency-related drugs or hallucinogens in violation of any law of the State. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §17 (AMD).]

11. Drug addict. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §18 (RP).]

12. Drug-dependent person. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §19 (RP).]

13. Emergency service patrol. [PL 1991, c. 601, §5 (RP).]

13-A. Hub. "Hub" means an organization licensed by the department that provides timely access to comprehensive, integrated assessment, treatment and recovery support for individuals with substance use disorder, including but not limited to opioid use disorders. Hub services may be provided by licensed behavioral health organizations, community mental health centers, methadone clinics, hospitals and federally qualified health centers. [PL 2017, c. 460, Pt. G, §1 (NEW).]

14. Incapacitated by alcohol. [PL 1991, c. 601, §5 (RP).]

15. Incompetent person. [PL 1991, c. 601, §5 (RP).]

15-A. Integrated medication-assisted treatment. "Integrated medication-assisted treatment" means a treatment method that combines medication approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder with counseling, urine drug screening and behavioral therapy that has proven effective in treating substance use disorder. [PL 2017, c. 460, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).]

16. Intoxicated person. [PL 1991, c. 601, §5 (RP).]

16-A. Levels of care. "Levels of care" means the continuum of recovery-oriented services that reflect an individual's risks, needs, strengths, resources and skills as determined by an assessment with standardized placement criteria conducted by a qualified clinician. [PL 2017, c. 460, Pt. G, §3 (NEW).]

17. Office. [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §12 (RP).]

17-A. Person with substance use disorder. "Person with substance use disorder" means a person who, due to the use of alcohol or a drug, has a clinical and significant functional impairment, including a health problem or a disability or an inability to meet major responsibilities at work, home or school. A substance use disorder may be mild, moderate or severe as determined by the diagnostic criteria met by the person. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §20 (NEW).]

17-B. Person recovering from substance use disorder. "Person recovering from substance use disorder" means a person with substance use disorder who is engaged in a process attempting to improve the person's health and wellness, live a self-directed life and reach the person's full potential. [PL 2019, c. 524, §4 (NEW).]

18. Prevention. "Prevention" means any activity designed to educate or provide information to individuals and groups about the use of alcohol and other drugs. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §21 (AMD).]

19. Prevention of drug traffic. "Prevention of drug traffic" means any functions conducted for the purpose of preventing drug traffic, such as law enforcement and judicial activities or proceedings, including: A. The investigation, arrest and prosecution of drug offenders and offenses; or [PL 1989, c. 934, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).] B. The detection and suppression of illicit drug supplies. [PL 1989, c. 934, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 934, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).]

19-A. Recovery support services. "Recovery support services" means services that recognize recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives and strive to reach their full potential, including, but not limited to, safe housing, transportation, peer mentoring and coaching and assistance with and access to employment services. "Recovery support services" may include services provided in an integrated medication-assisted treatment setting, in a separate facility that is staffed by individuals in recovery and that provides services such as mentoring, education and resource provision or in a recovery residence. [PL 2019, c. 524, §5 (AMD).]

19-B. Spoke. "Spoke" means a community-based provider, including, but not limited to, a primary care provider, that provides integrated medication-assisted treatment and behavioral health treatment and recovery support services to patients with substance use disorder, including, but not limited to, opioid use disorder, or refers those patients to such treatments or services. [PL 2017, c. 460, Pt. G, §5 (NEW).]

19-C. Recovery. "Recovery," as it pertains to substance use disorder, means a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives and strive to reach their full potential. [PL 2019, c. 524, §6 (NEW).]

19-D. Recovery residence. "Recovery residence" means a shared living residence for persons recovering from substance use disorder that is focused on peer support, provides to its residents an environment free of alcohol and illegal drugs and assists its residents by connecting the residents to support services or resources in the community that are available to persons recovering from substance use disorder. [PL 2019, c. 524, §6 (NEW).]

20. Standards. "Standards" means criteria and rules of the department that are to be met before and during operation of any treatment facility or treatment program. [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §13 (AMD).]

21. Substance Abuse Advisory Group. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §22 (RP).]

21-A. Substance use prevention. "Substance use prevention" means all facilities, programs or services relating to substance use control, education, rehabilitation, research, training and treatment, including reinforcing health behaviors and lifestyles and reducing risks contributing to alcohol, tobacco and other drug misuse. "Substance use prevention" does not include any function defined in subsection 19 as "prevention of drug traffic." [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §23 (NEW).]

22. Treatment. "Treatment" means the broad range of emergency, outpatient, intermediate and inpatient services and care, including career counseling, diagnostic evaluation, employment, health, medical, psychiatric, psychological, recreational, rehabilitative, social service care, treatment and vocational services, that may be extended to a drug user, a person with substance use disorder or a person in need of assistance due to the use of a dependency-related drug. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §24 (AMD).]

23. Treatment program. "Treatment program" means any program or service, or portion of a program or service, sponsored under the auspices of a public or private nonprofit agency providing services especially designed for the treatment of those persons listed in subsection 22 . [PL 1989, c. 934, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 20057 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 25 / Chapter 521 / Section 20057
5 §20057. Certified recovery residences
Status: in_force

Beginning July 1, 2022, recovery residences must be certified pursuant to the requirements established in section 20005, subsection 22 , to receive: [PL 2021, c. 472, §1 (NEW).]

1. Contracts. Any department contract for a recovery residence or services related to the recovery residence; or [PL 2021, c. 472, §1 (NEW).]

2. Housing assistance. To the extent not in conflict with federal law, any housing assistance or voucher provided by the department, the Maine State Housing Authority or a municipality provided to or for the person recovering from substance use disorder. [PL 2021, c. 472, §1 (NEW).]

A certified recovery residence must have a written discharge and transfer policy that is approved by a credentialing entity that is recognized by the department. Notwithstanding any landlord and tenant rights and obligations under Title 14, chapter 709 , a certified recovery residence with a discharge and transfer policy approved under this section may immediately discharge or transfer a resident in accordance with that policy if the discharge or transfer is necessary for the resident's welfare, the resident's needs cannot be met at the recovery residence or the health and safety of other residents or recovery residence employees are at risk or would be at risk if the resident continues to live at the recovery residence. A person who refuses to leave a recovery residence after a discharge or transfer that is consistent with the requirements of this section may be ordered to leave the premises by the recovery residence owner or operator or by a law enforcement officer. [PL 2023, c. 249, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 89 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 89
5 §89. Cooperative document production capability
Status: in_force

1. Purpose. State motor vehicle operators' licenses and identification documents have an increasingly important role in our society. They serve not only to identify persons who have received permission to undertake a specific regulated activity, but also serve as identification in numerous public and private transactions. It is becoming vitally important to insure that state motor vehicle operators' licenses be issued in a form that clearly identifies them as official state documents, that they positively and easily identify the holder and that they are extremely difficult to counterfeit or alter. [PL 1981, c. 506, §1 (NEW).]

2. Form. An official state motor vehicle operator's license or identification card issued under this section shall be a one-piece document and shall: A. Clearly indicate its nature as an official state document; [PL 1981, c. 506, §1 (NEW).] B. Contain a photograph of the person to whom issued; [PL 1981, c. 506, §1 (NEW).] C. Be manufactured in a manner to prohibit, as nearly as possible, the ability to reproduce, alter or counterfeit the document without ready detection; [PL 1981, c. 506, §1 (NEW).] D. Contain other information required or appropriate for that license or identification card; and [PL 1981, c. 506, §1 (NEW).] E. Provide that any license issued to persons under 21 years of age shall be distinguished by a different color or other means to make the distinction easily observable. [PL 1985, c. 539, §1 (AMD).] [PL 1985, c. 539, §1 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 6204 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 15-A / Chapter 353 / Section 6204
5 §6204. Board composition
Status: in_force

1. Composition. The board consists of 9 members, 6 who are private citizens and 3 who are permanent members. The permanent members are the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; the Commissioner of Marine Resources; and the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. A permanent member may appoint a designee to represent that member at board meetings. [PL 2023, c. 494, §1 (AMD).]

2. Appointments. The 6 private citizens are appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over matters pertaining to state parks and public lands and to confirmation by the Legislature. [PL 1999, c. 603, §3 (AMD).]

3. Qualifications. The 6 private citizens must be selected for their knowledge of the State's natural resources and landscape and their demonstrated commitment to land conservation. Appointments must provide broad geographic representation. [PL 1993, c. 728, §6 (AMD).]

4. Terms; compensation. The appointed private citizen members are appointed to staggered 4-year terms. The initial appointments are: Two members for 2-year terms; 2 members for 3-year terms; and 2 members for 4-year terms. Appointed private citizen members may not serve more than 2 consecutive 4-year terms. The appointed members receive the legislative per diem pursuant to chapter 379 . [PL 1993, c. 728, §6 (AMD).]

5. Chair. The Governor shall appoint the chair of the board. [PL 1993, c. 728, §6 (AMD).]

6. Assistance. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; the Department of Transportation; the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; and all other state agencies shall provide staff support and assistance considered necessary by the board to fulfill the objectives of this chapter. If agency assistance is not available, consultants may be hired from the proceeds of either the Land for Maine's Future Trust Fund or the Public Access to Maine Waters Fund to assist the board in carrying out its responsibilities. [PL 2023, c. 284, §11 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 11114 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18 / Chapter 377-A / Section 11114
5 §11114. Criteria for review
Status: in_force

When reviewing a rule under this chapter, the committee shall consider, in addition to any matters proposed by the applicant, the following: [PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).]

1. Consistency with legislation. Whether the rule is consistent with and necessary to the intent of the statute which the rule implements; [PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).]

2. Reasonableness of effects. Whether the effects of the rule are reasonable, including its benefits and costs, and including costs of compliance and administration; [PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).]

3. Circumstances. Whether circumstances have changed since the passage of the statute which the rule implements; [PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).]

4. Abuse of discretionary powers. Whether the rule may tend to promote abuse of discretionary powers of the agency; and [PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).]

5. Fee. Whether any fee established by rule is reasonable and whether the sums collected relate to the costs of administration. [PL 1981, c. 524, §15 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 19003 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 21 / Chapter 431 / Section 19003
5 §19003. Federal-state agreement
Status: in_force

The state agency, with the approval of the Governor, is authorized to enter on behalf of the State into an agreement with the Federal Security Administrator, consistent with the terms and provisions of this chapter, for the purpose of extending the benefits of the Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance System to employees of any political subdivision of the State and to the civilian employees of the Maine National Guard who are employed pursuant to section 90 of the National Defense Act of June 3, 1916 (32 U.S.C., Sec. 42), with respect to services specified in such agreement which constitute "employment" as defined in section 19002 . Such agreement may contain such provisions relating to coverage, benefits, contributions, effective date, modification and termination of the agreement, administration and other appropriate provisions as the state agency and Federal Security Administrator shall agree upon, but, except as may be otherwise required by or under the Social Security Act as to the services to be covered, such agreement shall provide in effect that: [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

1. Benefits. Benefits shall be provided for employees whose services are covered by the agreement, and their dependents and survivors, on the same basis as though such services constituted employment within the meaning of the Social Security Act, Title II; [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

2. Contributions. The State shall pay to the Secretary of the Treasury, at such time or times as may be prescribed under the Social Security Act, contributions with respect to wages, as defined in section 19002 , equal to the sum of the taxes which would be imposed by the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, sections 1400 and 1410, if the services covered by the agreement constituted employment within the meaning of that Act; [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

3. Effective date. Such agreement shall be effective with respect to services in employment covered by the agreement performed after a date specified therein, but in no event may it be effective with respect to any such services performed prior to the first day of January, 1951; and [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

4. Services covered. All services, which constitute employment as defined in section 19002 , are performed in the employ of a political subdivision of the State, and are covered by a plan which is in conformity with the terms of the agreement and has been approved by the state agency under section 19005 , shall be covered by the agreement. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 18005 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 423 / Section 18005
5 §18005. Adjustment of benefits
Status: in_force

1. Beneficiaries becoming ineligible. When a person sharing benefits under section 18003 ceases to be eligible to receive benefits, the subsequent benefits of the remaining beneficiaries shall be recalculated as if the remaining beneficiaries had been the only beneficiaries to survive the qualifying member. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]

2. Workers' compensation or similar law. The amount payable under this article must be reduced by any amount received by the surviving spouse and dependent child or dependent children under former Title 39, the Workers' Compensation Act or Title 39‑A, Part 1 , the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992, or a similar law. For purposes of this article, a death benefit paid to a law enforcement officer, firefighter or emergency medical services person under Title 25, chapter 195‑A is not considered a benefit paid under a "similar law" and may not be used to reduce the amount payable under this article. A. Lump-sum settlements of benefits that would reduce the accidental death benefits under this subsection must be prorated on a monthly basis in an equitable manner prescribed by the board. [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §12 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §47 (AFF).] B. The prorated lump-sum settlement amounts must reduce the accidental death benefits payable monthly under this article. [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §12 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §47 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. CCCCC, §2 (AMD).]

3. Cost-of-living adjustments. Benefits under this article are subject to adjustment as provided in section 17806 . [PL 1993, c. 595, §9 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 20073-B — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 25 / Chapter 521 / Section 20073-B
5 §20073-B. Programs and components; rules
Status: in_force

The department shall design programs and components that are age-appropriate and therapeutically appropriate. The department shall adopt rules regarding requirements for these programs and components and any other rules necessary to implement this subchapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §48 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 1544 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 143 / Section 1544
5 §1544. Unappropriated Surplus; report; purchase of real estate adjacent to State House
Status: in_force

The State Controller shall maintain on the books of the State an account to be known as "Unappropriated Surplus." The balances of all revenue and appropriation accounts not otherwise provided for by law, together with any other necessary adjustments of balances previously closed to the Unappropriated Surplus Account, shall be closed to this account at the end of each fiscal year. Any amounts authorized for allocation by the Governor or representing permanent working capital advances shall be removed from Unappropriated Surplus and set up in separate accounts so that the balance of the Unappropriated Surplus Account shall be the amount of free and unencumbered surplus according to generally accepted accounting principles. [PL 1975, c. 771, §70 (AMD).]

The State Controller shall include in the official annual financial report a statement of the Unappropriated Surplus Account reflecting all changes in this account during the fiscal year and the balance of this account at the close of the fiscal period. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §51 (COR).]
5 M.R.S. § 17708-B — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 423 / Section 17708-B
5 §17708-B. State Police; contributions on and after July 1, 1993
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding sections 17708 and 17708‑A , on and after July 1, 1993 a state police officer shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made at a rate of 1.15% of earnable compensation in addition to the contributions required under section 17708 . [PL 2007, c. 491, §119 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 18601 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18601
5 §18601. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2009, c. 513, §1 (RPR); PL 2009, c. 513, §3 (AFF).]

1. Professional firefighter. "Professional firefighter" means an employee of a municipal fire department who is a member of the Participating Local District Retirement Program or who is a participating member under chapter 425 and who aids in the extinguishment of fires, whether or not the employee has other administrative duties. [PL 2009, c. 513, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 513, §3 (AFF).]

2. Qualifying member. "Qualifying member" means: A. A member who dies as a result of an injury arising out of and in the course of employment as an employee; [PL 2009, c. 513, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 513, §3 (AFF).] B. After October 31, 2004, an active member who is a professional firefighter who dies as a result of an injury or disease as described in Title 39-A, section 328 if the injury or disease that causes the death is the result of a condition that develops within 30 days of the active member's participating in firefighting or training or a drill that involves firefighting. If the professional firefighter dies after 30 days but within 6 months of participating in firefighting or training or a drill that involves firefighting, there is a rebuttable presumption that the death is the result of an injury arising out of and in the course of employment as a professional firefighter; or [PL 2009, c. 513, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 513, §3 (AFF).] C. A former member receiving a disability retirement benefit who dies as a result of an injury arising out of and in the course of employment as an employee. [PL 2009, c. 513, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 513, §3 (AFF).] [PL 2009, c. 513, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 513, §3 (AFF).]
5 M.R.S. § 13083-G — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13083-G
5 §13083-G. Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority established; goals
Status: in_force

The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority is established as a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the State to carry out the purposes of this article. The authority is entrusted with acquiring and managing the properties within the geographic boundaries of Brunswick Naval Air Station. [PL 2009, c. 641, §1 (AMD).]

The authority is established to facilitate the rapid development of the properties within the geographic boundaries of Brunswick Naval Air Station. In order to achieve this objective, the authority shall make every effort to: [PL 2009, c. 641, §1 (NEW).]

1. Short-term goal. Recover civilian job losses in the primary impact community resulting from the base closure; [PL 2009, c. 641, §1 (NEW).]

2. Intermediate goal. Recover economic losses and total job losses in the primary impact community resulting from the base closure; [PL 2025, c. 412, §1 (AMD).]

3. Long-term goal. Facilitate the maximum redevelopment of base properties; and [PL 2025, c. 412, §2 (AMD).]

4. Environmental stewardship. Engage in environmental stewardship to protect against harm to the environment and residents of the primary impact community. [PL 2025, c. 412, §3 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 18401 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18401
5 §18401. Amendment not to cause reduction in benefit
Status: in_force

No amendment to this Part may cause any reduction in the amount of benefits which would be due to a member based on creditable service, earnable compensation, employee contributions, pick-up contributions and the provisions of this Part on the date immediately preceding the effective date of the amendment. [PL 1987, c. 739, §§42, 48 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 17160 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 421 / Section 17160
5 §17160. Minimum level of employer contribution
Status: in_force

1. Portion of employer contribution. Beginning in fiscal year 2002-03 and continuing until the unfunded liabilities of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program attributable to state employees and teachers, as defined in the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 18-B, are retired, within the term provided in Section 18-B or within any shorter term provided by statute, the portion of the employer contribution amount devoted to paying the unfunded liabilities of the program attributable to state employees and teachers may not be less than the amount paid for that purpose during the immediately preceding fiscal year. A. In circumstances in which the unfunded liability amount to be paid in a given year would be less than the amount paid in the immediately preceding year, the Board of Trustees of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System shall request the system's actuary to recommend a methodology to adjust program funding in order to realize payment of the required amount. The methodology for adjustment must be actuarially sound in itself and may not jeopardize the actuarial soundness of the program or its funding. [PL 2007, c. 491, §87 (AMD).] B. If the system's actuary determines pursuant to paragraph A that no methodology meeting the requirements of this subsection can be identified, then the requirement that the unfunded liability payment in a given year may not be less than the amount paid in the immediately preceding fiscal year applies only to the General Fund portion of the unfunded liability payment. A General Fund appropriation in the amount of the difference between the General Fund portions of the unfunded liability payment in the 2 years in question must be sought. [PL 2001, c. 707, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 491, §87 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 4660-A — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 12 / Chapter 337-A / Section 4660-A
5 §4660-A. Law enforcement agency responsibilities
Status: in_force

1. Reports. Each law enforcement agency shall report all incidents of harassment as required by the State Bureau of Identification under Title 25, section 1544 . [PL 1987, c. 695, §4 (NEW).]

2. Agency procedures. Law enforcement agencies shall establish procedures to ensure that dispatchers and officers at the scene of an alleged incident of harassment or violation of an order of protection can be informed of any recorded prior incident of harassment involving the harassed party and can verify the effective dates and terms of any recorded protection order. [PL 1987, c. 695, §4 (NEW).]

3. Officer training. Law enforcement agencies shall provide officers employed by them with an education and training program designed to inform the officers of the problems of harassment, procedures to deal with these problems and the provisions of this chapter. The amount and degree of officer training, beyond the distribution of information, shall be determined by each local law enforcement agency. [PL 1987, c. 695, §4 (NEW).]

4. Officer responsibilities. Whenever a law enforcement officer has reason to believe that a person has been a victim of harassment, the officer shall immediately use all reasonable means to prevent further harassment, including: A. Remaining on the scene as long as the law enforcement officer reasonably believes there is a danger to the physical safety of that person without the presence of a law enforcement officer; [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §67 (COR).] B. Assisting that person in obtaining medical treatment necessitated by an assault; [PL 1987, c. 695, §4 (NEW).] C. Giving that person written notice of that person's rights, which must include information summarizing the procedures and relief available to victims of harassment; or [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §68 (COR).] D. Arresting the harassing party with or without a warrant pursuant to section 4659, subsection 2 . [PL 1987, c. 695, §4 (NEW).] [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §§67, 68 (COR).]
5 M.R.S. § 200-G — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 200-G
5 §200-G. Strip searches and body cavity searches
Status: in_force

1. Rules promulgated. The Attorney General shall promulgate rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II , relating to strip searches and body cavity searches of arrestees. These rules shall be a guide for the conduct of law enforcement officers in enforcing the law and shall establish acceptable procedures for conducting a strip search or a body cavity search of an arrestee when the arrestee is concealing a weapon or where an officer has a reasonable belief that the arrestee may be concealing contraband or evidence of a crime. A copy of these rules shall be furnished to each officer within the Department of Public Safety and to each sheriff's department and police department statewide and shall be filed and be available for public inspection at the headquarters of each department. [PL 1983, c. 789, §1 (NEW).]

2. Conditions. The rules promulgated by this subsection shall be subject to the following conditions: A. [PL 2003, c. 196, §1 (RP).] B. Strip searches or body cavity searches of the mouth shall be conducted by an officer or officers or by authorized medical personnel of the same sex as the arrestee under conditions so that the search cannot be observed by persons other than the officer or officers or authorized medical personnel conducting the search. [PL 1983, c. 789, §1 (NEW).] C. Body cavity searches other than of the mouth shall be conducted by medically trained personnel of the same sex as the arrestee under conditions so that the search cannot be observed by persons other than those conducting the search. [PL 1983, c. 789, §1 (NEW).] D. Each strip search or body cavity search shall be recorded in a log kept by the Department of Public Safety, sheriff's department or police department indicating the person who ordered the search, the name of the arrestee and the parts of the body searched. [PL 1983, c. 789, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 196, §1 (AMD).]

3. Immunity. A person is immune from criminal or civil liability for an act or omission in conducting a body cavity search if: A. The body cavity search is pursuant to a search warrant directing the body cavity search; [PL 1999, c. 290, §1 (NEW).] B. The person is authorized to conduct a body cavity search under the rules adopted pursuant to subsection 1 ; and [PL 1999, c. 290, §1 (NEW).] C. The person uses due care in conducting the body cavity search. [PL 1999, c. 290, §1 (NEW).] Nothing in this subsection requires a person authorized to conduct body cavity searches to conduct a body cavity search pursuant to a search warrant. [PL 1999, c. 290, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 118 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 6-A / Section 118
5 §118. Expedited service
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may provide an expedited service for the processing of documents in accordance with this chapter. If the service is provided, the Secretary of State shall establish by rule a fee schedule and governing procedures in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. Fees collected for expedited service must be deposited into a fund for use by the Secretary of State to provide an improved filing service. [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]
5 M.R.S. § 1976 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 163 / Section 1976
5 §1976. Use of State Government computer system
Status: in_force

1. Confidentiality. Computer programs, technical data, logic diagrams and source code related to data processing or telecommunications are confidential and are not public records, as defined in Title 1, section 402, subsection 3 , to the extent of the identified trade secrets. To qualify for confidentiality under this subsection, computer programs, technical data, logic diagrams and source code must: A. Contain trade secrets, as defined in Title 10, section 1542, subsection 4 , held in private ownership; and [PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW).] B. Have been provided to a state agency by an authorized independent vendor or contractor under an agreement by which: (1) All trade secrets that can be protected are identified without disclosing the trade secret; (2) The vendor or contractor retains all intellectual property rights in those trade secrets; and (3) The state agency agrees to hold and use the programs, data, diagrams or source code without disclosing any identified trade secrets. [PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW).]

2. Public records. Except as provided in subsection 1 , any document created or stored on a State Government computer must be made available in accordance with Title 1, chapter 13 . [PL 2007, c. 597, §4 (AMD).]

3. Violation. [PL 2003, c. 176, §2 (RP).]

4. Penalty. [PL 2003, c. 176, §2 (RP).]
5 M.R.S. § 20-A — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-A
5 §20-A. Use and acquisition of state property
Status: in_force

1. Use of state property. An employee of the State may not take state property off the premises of the State for personal use or for the use of others without prior written approval of the head of the department for which that employee works. [PL 1995, c. 280, §2 (NEW).]

2. Acquisition of state property. Within 3 months of leaving office or employment with the State, an employee of the State, in accordance with rules adopted by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services and this chapter, may purchase at fair market value state property that was assigned to the employee or state property of which the employee was the principal user at the time of that employee's employment. The commissioner, by rule, shall determine state property that may be offered for sale under this chapter. State property may not be offered for sale under this chapter until the commissioner determines that the property is eligible for sale and that no state agency has any need or use for the property. This section may not be interpreted to prohibit an employee of the State or any other person from purchasing state property at fair market value in accordance with this chapter as a gift to an employee of this State upon that employee's retiring or leaving office. [PL 1995, c. 280, §2 (NEW).]

3. Return of state property. If an employee or former employee of the State is in possession of state property in violation of subsection 1 , the State may bring an action for injunctive relief seeking the return of the state property. The action may be brought in Superior Court in the county where the alleged violation occurred, Kennebec County or the county where the person against whom the civil complaint is filed resides. If a violation of subsection 1 is established, the court may enjoin the violation and order the return of the state property. [PL 1995, c. 280, §2 (NEW).]

4. TikTok ban. A computer or other electronic device owned or controlled by any branch of State Government may not be used to access, contain or download the video hosting service known as TikTok, except as necessary for life, health, safety or investigative purposes in accordance with a policy adopted by a state agency. For purposes of this section, "electronic device" has the same meaning as in Title 16, section 647, subsection 3 . [PL 2023, c. 385, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 13080 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13080
5 §13080. Loring Development Authority of Maine established
Status: in_force

The Loring Development Authority of Maine is established as a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the State to carry out the provisions of this article and shall take title, acquire and manage the properties within the geographical boundaries of Loring Air Force Base in the name of the State. [PL 1993, c. 729, §2 (RPR).]
5 M.R.S. § 15308 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 19 / Chapter 407 / Section 15308
5 §15308. General conditions; dissolution
Status: in_force

The institute shall operate as a nonprofit organization consistent with its composition and broad public purposes. The following conditions apply to the operation or dissolution of the institute. [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).]

1. Net earnings of institute. No part of the net earnings of the institute may benefit any member, officer, director or employee except that the institute may pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and otherwise hold, manage and dispose of its property in furtherance of the purposes of the institute. [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).]

2. Dissolution of institute. [PL 2005, c. 425, §21 (RP).]
5 M.R.S. § 297 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 14-A / Section 297
5 §297. Declaration of policy
Status: in_force

The Legislature, in view of the need for effective planning to accommodate the governmental agencies of the State of Maine located in Augusta, and the possibility that a continuing increase in these needs may eventually make the construction of additional buildings and the enlargement of the state capitol grounds necessary, declares that it is the policy of the State of Maine that the development of the Capitol Area shall proceed with economy, careful planning, aesthetic consideration and with due regard to the public interests involved. [PL 1971, c. 544, §12 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 120-B — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 6-A / Section 120-B
5 §120-B. Duty of Secretary of State
Status: in_force

The duty of the Secretary of State to file documents under this chapter is ministerial. The filing or refusal to file a document does not: [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]

1. Validity of documents. Affect the validity or invalidity of the document in whole or in part; [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]

2. Correctness of information. Relate to the correctness or incorrectness of information contained in the document; or [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]

3. Presumption of validity or correctness. Create a presumption that the document is valid or invalid or that the information in the document is correct or incorrect. [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]
5 M.R.S. § 18529 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18529
5 §18529. Payment of benefit
Status: in_force

1. Beginning. Payment of disability retirement benefits shall begin on the first day of the month following the date of termination of active service of the member, but not more than 6 months before the date of receipt by the chief executive officer of the written application, by or on behalf of the member, for disability retirement, unless it is shown that: A. It was not reasonably possible to file the application for disability retirement benefits within the 6-month period; and [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).] B. The application was made as soon as reasonably possible. [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]

2. Cessation. Payment of disability retirement benefits shall continue as long as a person is disabled, except that: A. The disability retirement benefit ceases and a service retirement benefit begins when the service retirement benefit of a person equals or exceeds the amount of the disability retirement benefit. (1) When calculating the person's service retirement benefit, the average final compensation is the average final compensation at the time that person terminated active service before receiving disability retirement benefits adjusted by the same percentage adjustments, if any, that were applied to the disability retirement benefits under section 18407 . (2) The person is entitled to receive service credit for the purpose of determining benefits under this Part for the period following termination of service for which that person receives disability retirement benefits under this article; and [PL 1991, c. 887, §17 (AMD).] A-1. For a person who by election or by having retired on disability retirement prior to October 16, 1992, remains covered under this section as written prior to its amendment by Public Law 1991, chapter 887, section 17, the disability retirement benefit ceases: (1) On the 10th anniversary of that person's normal retirement age, as defined in section 17001, subsection 23 ; or (2) When the service retirement benefit of that person equals or exceeds the amount of the disability retirement benefit, if that occurs before the beneficiary's normal retirement age. [PL 1997, c. 384, §15 (NEW).] B. The chief executive officer may require, once each year, that the person undergo examinations or tests, conducted in accordance with section 18526 , to determine the person's disability. (1) After the disability has continued for 2 years, the disability must render the person unable to engage in any substantially gainful activity that is consistent with the person's training, education or experience and average final compensation adjusted by the same percentage adjustment as has been received under section 18407 . The disability retirement benefit continues if the person can effectively demonstrate to the chief executive officer that the person is actively seeking work. For purposes of this subparagraph, the ability to engage in substantially gainful activity is demonstrated by the ability to perform work resulting in annual earnings that exceed $20,000 or 80% of the recipient's average final compensation at retirement, whichever is greater, adjusted by the same percentage adjustments granted under section 18407 . (2) If the person refuses to submit to the examinations or tests under this paragraph, the disability retirement benefit is discontinued until that person withdraws the refusal. (3) If the person's refusal under subparagraph (2) continues for one year, all rights to any further benefits under this article cease. (4) If it is determined, on the basis of the examinations or tests under this paragraph, that the disability of a person no longer exists, the payment of the disability retirement benefit ceases. (5) The chief executive officer shall notify the person in writing of the decision to discontinue the disability retirement allowance under subparagraph (2) or (4). (a) The decision is subject to appeal under section 17451 . (b) If the person appeals the chief executive officer's decision, the disability retirement allowance may not be discontinued until all appeals have been exhausted. [PL 2021, c. 277, §38 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 277, §45 (AFF); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).] [PL 2021, c. 277, §38 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 277, §45 (AFF); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
5 M.R.S. § 126 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 126
5 §126. Attorney General to prosecute violations
Status: in_force

When the Attorney General receives satisfactory information that the Treasurer of State has violated any provision of section 125, the Attorney General shall cause the Treasurer of State to be indicted for that violation and shall prosecute the indictment to final judgment. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §17 (COR).]
5 M.R.S. § 13056-K — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13056-K
5 §13056-K. Active Duty Military Transition to Civilian Life Fund and Program
Status: in_force

1. Fund established; purpose. The Active Duty Military Transition to Civilian Life Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the department as an Other Special Revenue Funds account for the purpose of receiving funds for the program. [PL 2025, c. 368, §1 (NEW).]

2. Program established; purpose. The Active Duty Military Transition to Civilian Life Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the department to support organizations in the State conducting outreach and providing support services to active duty military members and their families who are transitioning to civilian life. [PL 2025, c. 368, §1 (NEW).]

3. Fund sources; administration. The fund consists of money appropriated or allocated to the fund or received from public or private sources. Through agreements or cooperative arrangements, the department may receive, administer and disburse any funds or contributions from a state or federal agency, person, firm or corporation, either independently or in conjunction with state funds appropriated or allocated to the fund for the purposes of this section. [PL 2025, c. 368, §1 (NEW).]

4. Funds held separate; interest credited; nonlapsing. The funds in the fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts. Interest earned by the fund must be credited to the fund. Any unexpended balances remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year do not lapse and must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. [PL 2025, c. 368, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 4682 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 12 / Chapter 337-B / Section 4682
5 §4682. Violations of constitutional rights; civil actions by aggrieved persons
Status: in_force

1. Remedy. [PL 1991, c. 821, §2 (RP).]

1. (REALLOCATED TO T. 5, §4682, sub-§1-A) Interference with rights; private actions. [RR 2001, c. 1, §11 (RAL).]

1-A. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 5, §4682, sub-§1) Interference with rights; private actions. A person whose exercise or enjoyment of the rights secured by the United States Constitution or the laws of the United States or of the rights secured by the Constitution of Maine or the laws of the State has been interfered with, or attempted to be interfered with, may institute and prosecute in that person's own name and on that person's own behalf a civil action for legal or equitable relief whenever any person, whether or not acting under color of law: A. Violates section 4684‑B ; or [PL 2023, c. 287, §2 (NEW).] B. Intentionally interferes or attempts to intentionally interfere with the exercise or enjoyment by any other person of those secured rights by: (1) Physical force or violence against a person; (2) Damage or destruction of property or trespass on property; (3) Threatening physical force or violence against a person; (4) Threatening damage or destruction of property or trespass on property; or (5) Engaging in any conduct that would cause a reasonable person to suffer emotional distress or to fear death or bodily injury to that person or to a close relation. For purposes of this subparagraph, "close relation" and "emotional distress" have the same meanings as in Title 17‑A, section 210‑A, subsection 2, paragraph B and paragraph D , respectively. [PL 2023, c. 287, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 287, §2 (AMD).]

2. Place of action. The action under subsection 1 must be instituted in the Superior Court for the county where the alleged violator resides or has a principal place of business. [PL 2001, c. 50, §2 (NEW).]

3. Jury trial. There is a right to a jury at the trial of an action on the merits under this section, but there is no right to a jury at the hearing of an application for a preliminary injunction or a temporary restraining order. [PL 2001, c. 50, §2 (NEW).]

4. Service of order or injunction. Each temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction issued under this section must include a statement describing the penalties provided in this section for a knowing violation of the order or injunction. The clerk of the Superior Court shall transmit one certified copy of each order or injunction issued under this section to the appropriate law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over locations where the defendant is alleged to have committed the act giving rise to the action, and service of the order or injunction must be accomplished pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, service must be made by the delivery of a copy in hand to the defendant. [PL 2001, c. 50, §2 (NEW).]

5. Violation of restraining order or injunction. A person who knowingly violates a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction issued under this section commits a Class D crime. [PL 2001, c. 50, §2 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 1824-A — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 155 / Section 1824-A
5 §1824-A. Statewide Capital Equipment Fund
Status: in_force

1. Fund. The Statewide Capital Equipment Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a program account in the General Fund within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to provide a source of funding for the purchase of items of capital equipment that are emergency in nature and that were not funded or could not have been anticipated and included in the biennial or supplemental budget enacted pursuant to section 1666‑A . [PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. EE, §1 (NEW).]

2. Use of fund. The fund may be used for the purchase of capital equipment, but may not be used to purchase motor vehicles, real property, information technology equipment or any single piece of equipment with a value of more than $35,000. [PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. EE, §1 (NEW).]

3. Nonlapsing account. Any unexpended amounts remaining in the fund may not lapse but must be carried forward. [PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. EE, §1 (NEW).]

4. Application for funds. Departments and agencies seeking funding must submit a request to the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services upon forms provided by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. [PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. EE, §1 (NEW).]

5. Transfer authority. Funds approved for equipment purchases may be transferred by financial order upon recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. [PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. EE, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 3204 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 8 / Chapter 310-B / Section 3204
5 §3204. Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The director shall exercise the powers of the office and is responsible for the execution of the duties of the office. [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2 (NEW).]

1. Duties of director. The director shall: A. Appoint and remove office staff and prescribe staff duties as necessary to implement the duties of the office, including: (1) Hiring professional staff that have education, training and experience in the fields of planning and development, local and regional government, climate science and resilience, housing, building codes and general policy making; and (2) Employing additional staff as necessary to support the work of the office; [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2 (NEW).] B. Supervise and administer the affairs of the office and advise the Governor and other officials of State Government on matters of communication and partnerships between the State, municipalities, tribal governments and regional councils in this State; [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2 (NEW).] C. At the request of the Governor, act for the State in the initiation of or participation in any multigovernmental agency program related to the purposes of the office; [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2 (NEW).] D. At the request of the Governor, prepare and submit a budget for the office; and [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2 (NEW).] E. At the request of the Governor, report on the activities of the office and, after consultation with and approval by the Governor, submit recommendations for legislative action as are determined necessary to further the purposes of this chapter. [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2 (NEW).]

2. Duties of office. Under the supervision of the director, the office shall: A. Provide technical assistance and resources to municipalities, tribal governments and regional councils on issues related to planning, climate resilience and development; [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2 (NEW).] B. Collect and collate data and statistics relating to the issues described in paragraph A and provide them to municipalities, tribal governments and regional councils; [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2 (NEW).] C. Assist municipalities, tribal governments and regional councils, as well as the State, in applying for, using and leveraging federal funding resources on issues of importance to communities and the State; [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2 (NEW).] D. Make grants from money appropriated to the office by the Legislature and any funds received by the office for the purposes of the office, including federal funding or private funds; solicit applications for grants; and make grant awards to eligible communities and to service provider organizations as determined by the office, including establishing eligibility requirements and other criteria to consider in awarding grants; [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2 (NEW).] E. Administer contracts with regional councils and regional planning and development districts to provide technical assistance and resources to municipalities and tribal governments on issues related to planning, climate resilience and development, including but not limited to land use planning, planning for housing and other residential development, climate resilience planning and related infrastructure planning, building codes and other forms of local development assistance to support state, regional and local goals; and [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2 (NEW).] F. Consult with and provide ongoing coordination with state agencies on programs and issues related to planning technical assistance and funding to communities in this State, including but not limited to the Department of Transportation; Department of Environmental Protection; Department of Marine Resources; Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; Department of Economic and Community Development; Department of Health and Human Services; Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Emergency Management Agency; Department of Public Safety; Maine State Housing Authority; Governor's Energy Office; Efficiency Maine Trust; the Maine Historic Preservation Commission; and the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority. [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2 (NEW).] The office may adopt rules as necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter, pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. Unless otherwise specified, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. D, §8 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 210 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 210
5 §210. Discontinuance; costs
Status: in_force

In any case where the Attorney General has authority to institute an action or proceeding under section 209, in lieu thereof the Attorney General may accept an assurance of discontinuance of any method, act or practice in violation of this chapter from any person alleged to be engaged or to have been engaged in the method, act or practice. The assurance may include a stipulation for the voluntary payment by that person of the costs of investigation, or of an amount to be held in escrow pending the outcome of an action or as restitution to aggrieved buyers, or both. Any such assurance of discontinuance must be in writing and be filed with the Superior Court of Kennebec County. Matters thus closed may at any time be reopened by the Attorney General for further proceedings in the public interest. Evidence of a violation of the assurance constitutes prima facie evidence of an act or practice declared to be unlawful by this chapter in any action thereafter brought under this chapter. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §33 (COR).]
5 M.R.S. § 931 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 2 / Chapter 71 / Section 931
5 §931. Unclassified service
Status: in_force

The unclassified service comprises positions held by officers and employees as follows. [PL 1983, c. 729, §4 (NEW).]

1. Officers and employees. Certain elective, legislative, executive, judicial and other officers and employees as follows: A. Elective officers, chosen by popular election or appointed to fill an elective office; [PL 1983, c. 729, §4 (NEW).] B. Officers who, under the Constitution of Maine or statutes, are chosen by the Legislature; [PL 1983, c. 729, §4 (NEW).] C. Heads of departments and members of boards and commissions required by law to be appointed by the Governor, some bureau directors and the Administrative Director of the Public Utilities Commission; [PL 1983, c. 729, §4 (NEW).] D. Officers and employees in the judicial service of the State; [PL 1983, c. 729, §4 (NEW).] E. Officers and employees of the Senate and House of Representatives of the Legislature; [PL 1983, c. 729, §4 (NEW).] F. Officers and enlisted persons in the National Guard and naval militia of the State; [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §45 (COR).] G. Employees working in the Governor's office, Governor's Office of Communications, Governor's Energy Office and at the Blaine Mansion; [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. D, §1 (AMD).] H. Officers and employees of the unorganized territory school system; the teachers, administrators and professional employees of the state community colleges and the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf; and the teachers, administrators and professional employees of school systems in other state institutions; [PL 2005, c. 279, §2 (AMD).] I. Deputies, assistants, staff attorneys, research assistants and the secretary to the Attorney General of the Department of Attorney General; [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. A, §42 (AMD).] J. Staff attorney, utility analyst and assistant administrative director positions at the Public Utilities Commission; [PL 2007, c. 482, §2 (AMD).] K. All major policy-influencing positions listed in sections 932 to 952 ; [PL 1995, c. 465, Pt. A, §4 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 465, Pt. C, §2 (AFF).] L. [PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. A, §9 (RP).] L-1. [PL 1995, c. 625, Pt. A, §4 (RP).] L-2. [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. I, §4 (RP); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. I, §11 (AFF).] L-3. The Executive Analyst of the Board of Environmental Protection; and [PL 2003, c. 646, §1 (AMD).] L-4. [PL 2003, c. 646, §2 (RP).] M. Other positions in the Executive Branch made unclassified by law. [PL 1987, c. 9, §2 (AMD).] [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §45 (COR).]

2. Employees appointed to major policy-influencing positions. Except where a term is otherwise provided by law, the appointing authority of the department or agency in which a major policy-influencing position is located may appoint and remove persons to and from these positions at the appointing authority's pleasure. A. [PL 1987, c. 76, §1 (RP).] B. [PL 1987, c. 76, §1 (RP).] C. A person permanently appointed to a classified position who accepts an appointment to a major policy-influencing position has the right, for 12 months subsequent to appointment to the major policy-influencing position, to be restored to the classified position from which the person was promoted or to a position equivalent to that position in salary grade in any agency without impairment of the person's personnel status or the loss of seniority, retirement or other rights to which uninterrupted service in the classified position would entitle the person. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §46 (COR).] D. If a person's service in a major policy-influencing position is terminated for cause, the person's right to be restored to a position pursuant to paragraph C must be determined by the State Civil Service Appeals Board. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §46 (COR).] E. During the 12-month period defined in paragraph C, the appointing authority may temporarily appoint a person to the position under the Civil Service Law, if funds are available for the appointment and the appointment is consistent with the law. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §46 (COR).] [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §46 (COR).]
5 M.R.S. § 90-H — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 90-H
5 §90-H. Required training regarding harassment
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall attend and complete annually a course of in-person education and training regarding harassment, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment and racial harassment. [PL 2023, c. 545, §1 (NEW).]

Revisor's Note: §90-H. State calendar (As enacted by PL 2023, c. 569, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 5, SECTION 90-I)
5 M.R.S. § 18656 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18656
5 §18656. Coverage
Status: in_force

1. Basic insurance. Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, to be known as "basic insurance," is available to all eligible participants. A. The amount of life insurance to be paid upon death is equal to the participant's annual base compensation rounded up to the next $1,000. (1) A participant insured under a basic insurance policy is automatically covered for any change in the maximum due to a change in annual base compensation. (2) The date of change in coverage under subparagraph (1) is the first day of the month of April following the effective date of the change in annual base compensation. [PL 1991, c. 480, §8 (AMD).] B. The accidental death and dismemberment insurance shall provide payments as follows. (1) Losses and amounts payable shall be determined according to the following table. LOSS AMOUNT PAYABLE Loss of life by Accident An additional amount equal to that provided under subsection 1, paragraph A Loss of one hand or foot or sight of one eye One-half the amount provided under subsection 1, paragraph A Loss of 2 or more limbs or loss of sight of both eyes or loss of one limb and loss of sight of one eye The amount provided under subsection 1, paragraph A (2) For any one accident the aggregate amount of group accidental death and dismemberment insurance that may be paid may not exceed the amount provided under subsection 1, paragraph A . [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 480, §8 (AMD).]

2. Supplemental insurance. Additional insurance coverage of equal amounts to those described in subsection 1 , to be known as "supplemental insurance," shall be available to each participant purchasing insurance under subsection 1 . [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

3. Dependent insurance. Each participant may elect to insure the life of a dependent not insured in the group covered under subsections 1 and 2 . A. A participant may elect either Plan A or Plan B, but not both. Plan A Plan B Spouse $5,000 $10,000 Full-time unmarried students to age 22 $5,000 $5,000 Children, 6 months to age 19 $5,000 $5,000 Children, 0 to 6 months $1,000 $2,500 [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] B. Insurance purchased under this subsection is subject to the limitations of Title 24‑A, section 2611‑A . [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] C. The number of dependents may not affect the premium rate for insurance purchased under this subsection. [PL 1993, c. 387, Pt. A, §26 (AMD).] D. Any participant who is a participant through employment with 2 or more employers may not insure that participant's dependents more than once. [PL 1991, c. 480, §9 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 387, Pt. A, §26 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 145-A — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 145-A
5 §145-A. Minibonds
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the laws of this State, whenever the Treasurer of State is authorized to issue and sell bonds for the State, and the Treasurer of State determines to issue and sell all or a portion of these bonds in denominations of less than $5,000, minibonds, the Treasurer of State may issue and sell these minibonds at public or private sale, maturing in such amounts and upon such dates, at such interest rate or rates, payable at such time and in such manner, at discount, with or without disclosure, in bearer or registered form, and upon such other terms and conditions, all as the Treasurer of State determines to be in the best interests of the State; except that: not more than $1,000,000 principal amount of minibonds may be sold by the Treasurer of State in any one fiscal year; a minibond may not mature more than 5 years after its date; any one sale to a purchaser of minibonds may not be in an aggregate principal amount equal to or greater than $5,000; and each minibond must provide that it must be redeemed by the State upon due presentation by an appropriate person on any business day after one year from its date of sale by the Treasurer of State at such price as the Treasurer of State determines according to a schedule established with respect to each issue of minibonds prior to the sale thereof. Section 137 does not apply to the issuance of minibonds. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §23 (COR).]

The minibonds must be signed by the Treasurer of State or the Treasurer of State's deputy and attested by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, or such agent as the commissioner may designate. [PL 2023, c. 223, §3 (AMD).]

The Treasurer of State may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 375 for purposes of this section. [PL 1979, c. 560 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 3212 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 8 / Chapter 310-B / Section 3212
5 §3212. State Resilience Fund
Status: in_force

1. Fund established. The State Resilience Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a dedicated, nonlapsing fund administered by the office for the purpose of providing funds for the mitigation of risk to communities, buildings and infrastructure from extreme weather events and other natural hazards such as flooding and damaging winds. [PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).]

2. Sources of funding. The fund consists of any money received from the following sources: A. Contributions from private sources; [PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).] B. Federal funds and grant awards; [PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).] C. The proceeds of any bonds issued for the purposes for which the fund is established; and [PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).] D. Any state or other funds received in support of the purposes for which the fund is established. [PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).]

3. Disbursements from fund. The office shall apply funds in the fund to support data, planning tools, technical assistance and project funding designed to increase the resilience of county, municipal and tribal governments, state and local infrastructure, businesses and other state entities to risks from extreme weather events and natural hazards such as flooding and damaging winds. [PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 18602 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18602
5 §18602. Qualification for benefit
Status: in_force

The beneficiary of a qualifying member shall receive a benefit in accordance with section 18603 . [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 4551 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 12 / Chapter 337 / Section 4551
5 §4551. Title
Status: in_force

This Act may be known and cited as the Maine Human Rights Act. [PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 18657 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18657
5 §18657. Payments on death
Status: in_force

Any amount of group life insurance and group accidental death insurance in force on any employee at the date of the employee's death must be paid, upon the establishment of a valid claim, in the following order of precedence. [PL 2009, c. 515, §2 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 515, §3 (AFF).]

1. Designated beneficiary. First, to the surviving beneficiary or beneficiaries whom the employee designated in writing, if the written designation was received in the retirement system office or postmarked before the employee's death. [PL 2025, c. 221, §46 (AMD).]

2. Surviving spouse. Second, if no beneficiary qualifies under subsection 1 , to the surviving spouse of the employee. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §158 (COR).]

2-A. Executor or personal representative. Third, if no one qualifies under subsection 1 or 2 , to the employee's duly appointed executor or personal representative for distribution according to the provisions of a lawfully executed will. This subsection is applicable only if the retirement system is notified of the appointment of the executor or personal representative within 6 months of the date of death of the employee. [PL 2009, c. 515, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 515, §3 (AFF).]

3. Children. Fourth, if no one qualifies under subsection 1 , 2 or 2‑A , to the surviving child or children of the employee and descendants of deceased children by representation. [PL 2025, c. 221, §47 (AMD).]

4. Parents. Fifth, if no one qualifies under subsection 1 , 2 , 2‑A or 3 , to the surviving parent or parents of the employee. [PL 2009, c. 515, §2 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 515, §3 (AFF).]

5. Executor or conservator. [PL 2009, c. 515, §2 (RP); PL 2009, c. 515, §3 (AFF).]

6. Next of kin. Sixth, if no one qualifies under subsection 1 , 2 , 2‑A , 3 or 4 , to other surviving next of kin of the employee entitled under the laws of domicile of that employee at the time of the employee's death. [PL 2025, c. 221, §48 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 18258 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18258
5 §18258. Service in the armed forces
Status: in_force

1. Membership continued. The membership of the following employees is considered to have continued during the period of the employee's service in the Armed Forces of the United States: A. Any employee entering a class of service in the Armed Forces of the United States approved by resolution of the board, if the employee does not withdraw accumulated contributions; [PL 1991, c. 479, §4 (AMD).] B. Any employee who enlists in or is inducted or drafted into the service of the Armed Forces of the United States; [PL 2001, c. 181, §11 (AMD).] C. Any employee who enlists in or is inducted or drafted into the service of the Armed Forces of the United States while the United States Selective Service Act of 1948, Public Law 759, or any of its amendments or extensions is in effect. [PL 1991, c. 479, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 181, §11 (AMD).]

2. Other military benefits. Any employee who satisfies the criteria of subsection 1, paragraph B , is entitled to all the benefits of Title 26, section 811 . [PL 2001, c. 662, §6 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 15303 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 19 / Chapter 407 / Section 15303
5 §15303. Duties of institute
Status: in_force

1. Fiscal agent for public investments in private research and development. The institute is the fiscal agent of the State for all funds appropriated or allocated to the institute. Fiscal duties include the disbursement of funds through grants to private companies, targeted technology incubators and nonprofit research laboratories. Other duties include the accounting, evaluation and monitoring of all activities of the institute and all programs funded in whole or in part by grants from the institute. The institute may fund necessary precursors to commercialization of products and services, including the development of new technologies and processes, the development of product concepts and the manufacture of prototypes. [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).]

2. Targeted technology boards. The institute shall work directly with and provide staffing to targeted technology sectors to stimulate and manage the research and development grant process in private companies through technology-specific boards, which are subsidiaries of the board consisting of private sector representatives, scientists and others determined appropriate by representatives of the targeted technology sectors. If the institute's board determines it necessary, the institute shall provide start-up organizational and development grants to those targeted technology sectors. Each technology board may establish goals and objectives for its sector based on state economic development goals, establish research and development priorities, help companies network with each other and advise them on funding opportunities and on the availability of other support services, prepare criteria by which to evaluate proposals, solicit and receive competitive funding proposals, arrange for peer reviews and screen proposals and select those to be forwarded to the board for final evaluation. The board may delegate, based on conditions it determines appropriate, partial or full regranting authority to those technology boards that have demonstrated capacity to execute grants that are likely to lead to commercialization of a new technology or product. [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).]

3. Measures of performance. The institute shall develop quantifiable measures of performance to which it will hold all grantees accountable, including, but not limited to, the number of new jobs created by the grant, the amount of sales generated, the number of patents produced and the amount of corporate income taxes paid, and shall require all grantees to report regularly to the institute on those measures during the grant period and for 5 years following the end of the grant period. [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).]

4. Adoption of bylaws. The institute shall adopt bylaws, through the board, consistent with this chapter for the governance of its affairs. [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).]

5. Employees. The institute shall fix, through the board, the compensation of all employees of the institute. [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).]

6. Cooperation with associated organizations and the University of Maine System. The institute, in implementing its powers and duties: A. Shall foster strategic considerations of economic development in the allocation of resources among the targeted technology sectors and promote activities that cut across technologies and achieve competitive advantages for Maine; [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).] B. Shall ensure that the institute's programs reflect the policies as described in the State's science and technology plan developed by the Maine Science and Technology Foundation and consult with the Maine Science and Technology Foundation in the formation of those programs; [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).] C. Shall collaborate with the University of Maine System on the development and annual update of an outcome-based 5-year technology plan that integrates private sector commercialization in the targeted technologies with university-sponsored research and development; [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).] D. Shall coordinate its priorities with the applied research and development efforts of the University of Maine System insofar as those efforts are in the targeted technologies and encourage, when possible and appropriate, companies and research laboratories receiving funds from the institute to establish joint ventures with the university system; and [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).] E. Shall cooperate with the Department of Economic and Community Development, the Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the University of Maine System and others in their efforts to ensure that a complementary system of support services, including, as needed and appropriate, incubators, business assistance, technology transfer, market research, patent research and similar services, is in place and available to companies and research laboratories receiving funds from the institute. [PL 2017, c. 109, §3 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 109, §3 (AMD).]

6-A. SBIR technical assistance program. The institute shall establish a program to provide technical assistance to small businesses based in the State, pursuant to the federal Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982, Public Law 97-219, to develop competitive small business innovation research, or SBIR, proposals for submission to any of the federal agencies participating in the SBIR program. A. The technical assistance program may include, but is not limited to, small grants to hire grant writers, networking with scientists and other successful SBIR awardees, seminars on agency-specific solicitations and grant writing. [PL 1999, c. 608, §12 (NEW).] B. The institute shall conduct a program to inform small businesses of the federal SBIR program and the state program in order to ensure that all firms have the opportunity to participate in these programs. [PL 1999, c. 608, §12 (NEW).] C. The institute shall establish eligibility requirements and award selection criteria to serve as the basis for technical assistance funding under this program. [PL 1999, c. 608, §12 (NEW).] This subsection is in effect if, and as long as, federal financial participation is available pursuant to the federal Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982. [PL 1999, c. 608, §12 (NEW).]

6-B. Maine Biomedical Research Board. [PL 2021, c. 36, §11 (RP).]

6-C. Administer funds. The institute shall administer the Maine Technology Capacity Fund established under section 15303‑A . [PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. RR, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. RR, §18 (AFF).]

7. Other duties and powers. The institute shall do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the lawful purposes of the institute under this chapter and may establish and operate programs, including, but not limited to, the following: A. A technology center pursuant to section 15322 ; [PL 2017, c. 109, §4 (NEW).] B. A program to promote and encourage the establishment, maintenance and operation of incubators and accelerators in the entrepreneurial support system by awarding grants and other forms of financial assistance to companies, nonprofit entities, economic development agencies, educational institutions, government agencies or other entities for programs that promote an entrepreneurial business environment or train or educate entrepreneurs. Support for a program under this paragraph must be awarded on a competitive basis, with effectiveness and effect on Maine's economy as the primary criteria. The administrative costs of a program under this paragraph are not management and related operating costs of the institute under section 15305 ; [PL 2017, c. 109, §4 (NEW).] C. A program, in cooperation with the University of Maine System, to provide summer internship opportunities for college students in the entrepreneurial support system. Students must be selected on a competitive basis and be placed with companies, nonprofit entities, economic development agencies, educational institutions, government agencies or other entities in targeted technologies. The administrative costs of a program under this paragraph are not management and related operating costs of the institute under section 15305 ; [PL 2017, c. 109, §4 (NEW).] D. A program, in collaboration with the Maine Innovation Economy Advisory Board under Title 10, section 949 , to support the technology transfer activities of the University of Maine System, other postsecondary educational institutions in the State and nonprofit research institutes eligible for funding under an asset technology fund established and administered by the institute, to increase the level of patenting at the University of Maine System, other postsecondary institutions in the State and nonprofit research institutes and to promote the licensing of the patents, especially to new and existing companies with operations in the State. Support under this paragraph may include expenses associated with patenting and licensing. The administrative costs of a program under this paragraph are not management and related operating costs of the institute under section 15305 ; and [PL 2017, c. 109, §4 (NEW).] E. A program in collaboration with the University of Maine School of Law to support the commercialization and manufacturing of innovations in the State by providing education and assistance with the patent process of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to companies, inventors and entrepreneurs in the State. The administrative costs of a program under this paragraph are not management and related operating costs of the institute under section 15305 . [PL 2017, c. 109, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 109, §4 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 191-B — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 191-B
5 §191-B. Qualification
Status: in_force

To serve as Attorney General, a person must be a member in good standing of the bar of the State. For purposes of this section, 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 has not been and is not currently disbarred or suspended from practice pursuant to Title 4, chapter 17, subchapter II or Maine Bar Rule 7.2 or its successor. [PL 1997, c. 145, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 262 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 12-A / Section 262
5 §262. Appointment; term; compensation
Status: in_force

The Governor shall appoint an ombudsman to head the Office of the Maine-Canada Trade Ombudsman, who is referred to in this chapter as the "ombudsman," subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters and confirmation by the Senate. The ombudsman must be chosen without reference to party affiliation and solely on the ground of professional competence to perform the duties of that office. The ombudsman holds office for a term of 4 years. An ombudsman may be reappointed. The compensation of the ombudsman is fixed by the Governor. [PL 2003, c. 701, §1 (AMD).]