30-A M.R.S. § 386 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 386
30-A §386. Compensation of deputies
Status: in_force

1. Full-time deputies. The county commissioners of each county in which deputies are employed shall set the rate of compensation for deputies employed in the county commissioners' county. The county treasurers shall pay the compensation, together with those incidental expenses that are necessary for the proper enforcement of the laws. All fees received by full-time deputies for the service of civil process while on duty are deemed fees for the use of the county and are paid to the county treasurer for the use and benefit of the county. A. [PL 1997, c. 44, §2 (RP).] B. [PL 1997, c. 44, §2 (RP).] [PL 1997, c. 44, §2 (RPR).]

2. Part-time deputies. Part-time deputies must be compensated at a reasonable rate established by the county commissioners. A part-time deputy may not be compensated under this section for more than 1040 hours of work as a part-time deputy in any one calendar or fiscal year. Incidental expenses necessary for the proper enforcement of the laws must be paid in the same manner as provided for full-time deputies and are not included in the limitation on compensation. Compensation paid to a part-time deputy for serving as a court officer is not included in the limitation on compensation. [PL 1997, c. 44, §2 (RPR).]

3. Special deputies. Special deputies may be compensated only when on active duty as provided under section 382 . They must be compensated at a rate equal to the rate of compensation of full-time or part-time deputies, depending on the actual duties performed while on active service. [PL 1997, c. 44, §2 (RPR).]

4. Civil deputies. Civil deputies must be compensated at a reasonable rate established by the county commissioners pursuant to section 421 . [PL 2017, c. 332, §6 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4751 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4751
30-A §4751. Purpose
Status: in_force

The State is experiencing severe shortages of affordable housing in various parts of the State. The affordable housing shortage is also contributing to an increasing class of working poor people and creating severe hardships for a significant number of the State's citizens. Municipalities feel the impact of the affordable housing shortage and find it difficult to deal with the problem with their inadequate resources. By working together, sharing resources and using more comprehensive measures, the State and its municipalities can more effectively address the shortage of affordable housing and the many other problems stemming from this housing shortage. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§3, 31 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4904 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4904
30-A §4904. Consideration for mortgage loans purchased
Status: in_force

An authority shall pay for each mortgage loan or obligation purchased an amount not in excess of the outstanding principal balance; discount from the principal balance may be employed to effect a fair rate of return, as determined by the rate of return on comparable investment under market conditions existing at the time of purchase. In addition to this payment of outstanding principal balance, the authority shall pay the accrued interest due on the date the mortgage loan or obligation is delivered to the authority against payment therefor. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2171-G — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2171-G
30-A §2171-G. Submission of dispute to the Legislature
Status: in_force

If the parties have not reached agreement on all issues within 6 months after beginning discussions, the matter may be submitted to the Legislature. The Legislature may consider the information submitted pursuant to section 2172 in making its decision. [PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 181 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 181
30-A §181. Method of accounting; report to commissioners
Status: in_force

The county treasurer shall keep the books and accounts on forms and in the manner approved by the Office of the State Auditor. The treasurer shall report all county receipts and payments to the commissioners of the county. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1565 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1565
30-A §1565. Menstrual products
Status: in_force

Any person who is incarcerated in a jail or other county correctional facility who menstruates has a right to comprehensive access to menstrual products, including, but not limited to, sanitary pads and tampons, provided and available at all times and without inconvenience or charge to the incarcerated person. [PL 2019, c. 139, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2601 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2601
30-A §2601. Appointment and term of officials; generally
Status: in_force

1. Appointment of officials and employees. Except where specifically provided by law, charter or ordinance, the municipal officers shall appoint all municipal officials and employees required by general law, charter or ordinance and may remove those officials and employees for cause, after notice and hearing. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Term of officials. Unless otherwise specified, the term of all municipal officials is one year. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4801 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4801
30-A §4801. Findings and purpose
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that economic conditions have, from time to time since the original enactment of the Maine Housing Authorities Act, created circumstances in which Maine residents have been unable to support financing costs for the purchase of new or substantially rehabilitated homes or for the purchase of existing housing. To provide mortgage funds to allow Maine citizens who are persons of low income to enjoy the benefits of home ownership or residency in privately owned apartments, the expansion of the financial capacity of the Maine State Housing Authority as a source of additional loan money for housing in Maine is undertaken in this subchapter. It is further declared that the purposes of this subchapter are public purposes and uses for which public funds may be borrowed, loaned, advanced or expended. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2635 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2635
30-A §2635. Select board to act as a body; administrative service to be performed through town manager; committees
Status: in_force

It is the intention of this subchapter that the select board as a body shall exercise all administrative and executive powers of the town except as provided in this subchapter. The select board shall deal with the administrative services solely through the town manager and may not give orders to any subordinates of the manager, either publicly or privately. This section does not prevent the select board from appointing committees or commissions of its own members or of citizens to conduct investigations into the conduct of any official or department, or any matter relating to the welfare of the town. [PL 2021, c. 275, §41 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4351 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4351
30-A §4351. Home rule limitations
Status: in_force

This subchapter provides express limitations on municipal home rule authority. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3352 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 159 / Section 3352
30-A §3352. Prohibited dumping
Status: in_force

1. Prohibited dumping. Notwithstanding Title 17‑A, section 4‑A , whoever personally or through the agency of another leaves or deposits any offal, filth or other noisome substance in any public dumping ground, except in the manner prescribed by the local health officer, is guilty of a Class E crime and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100, or by imprisonment for not more than 3 months. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Civil action. A municipality may recover any expenses incurred in abating the nuisance caused by the violation in a civil action brought in the name of the municipality against the guilty party. If requested and the violation merits it, the court in its discretion may award double damages in the action. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 900-E — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 900-E
30-A §900-E. Final budget estimates; filing
Status: in_force

A copy of the final budget estimates must be filed, on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor, with the State Auditor, who shall retain them for 3 years. [PL 1991, c. 777, §1 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1954 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1954
30-A §1954. Guarantee by counties of jail authority bonds and notes
Status: in_force

Subject to the consent of the counties, the board of directors and a majority of the commissioners of each county may provide by resolution for the issuance, at one time or from time to time, of guaranteed notes and bonds of the jail authority for any purpose for which the jail authority may issue debt. Bonds issued by the authority under this section are a municipal security as defined by section 5903 and are eligible for purchase by the Maine Municipal Bond Bank. Except as otherwise provided, notes and bonds issued by the jail authority in accordance with this section must be authorized, issued and sold in the same manner as and subject to the other provisions of this subchapter relating to notes and bonds. The principal, premiums, if any, and interest on notes and bonds issued under this section must be guaranteed by the counties of the jail authority and the full faith and credit of the counties must be pledged for the guarantee provided in this section. The share of liability of each county for the guaranteed notes and bonds must be established in accordance with the method established in the operating and governance agreement. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

If the issuance of guaranteed notes and bonds of the jail authority is authorized pursuant to this section, then a county is authorized to guarantee the payment of the principal of and premiums, if any, and interest on notes and bonds issued by the jail authority and to pledge the full faith and credit of the county to the payment of the principal of and premiums, if any, and interest on notes and bonds issued by the jail authority. Any amount that is payable pursuant to a guarantee authorized pursuant to this section is payable from sums annually apportioned by a county among the towns and other places within the territorial limits of the county and assessed upon the taxable property in the county and the sums so apportioned and assessed are payable from ad valorem taxes that may be levied without limit as to rate or amount upon all the property within the territorial limits of each town or place taxable by the town or place, except as otherwise provided by law. [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, §18 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5120 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5120
30-A §5120. Grant of funds by municipality
Status: in_force

The municipality may grant funds to the authority for the purpose of aiding the authority in carrying out any of its powers and functions under this chapter. To obtain funds for this purpose, the municipality may levy taxes and may issue and sell its bonds. Any bonds issued by the municipality under this section shall be issued in the manner and within the limitations, except as otherwise provided, prescribed by the laws of the State for the issuance and authorization of bonds by the municipality for a public purpose. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 900-C — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 900-C
30-A §900-C. Public hearing
Status: in_force

The Washington County commissioners shall hold one or more public hearings on the budget estimate no later than 90 days before the end of the county's fiscal year and an informational meeting, in conjunction with the budget advisory committee, with the Washington County legislative delegation no later than 30 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 2007, c. 663, §25 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2701 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2701
30-A §2701. Employee probation periods
Status: in_force

Except as specifically provided otherwise by charter or ordinance, any reference to cause and hearing in this Part only applies to an employee who has completed a reasonable probation period established by the municipality. Periods of probation may not exceed 6 calendar months or the length of time in effect in a municipality on January 1, 1984, whichever is greater, except in the case of police officers, who upon being hired shall complete an employment probationary period that lasts for at least one year after graduation from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy or the date the board waives the basic training requirement. [PL 1993, c. 744, §15 (AMD).]

During the probationary period, an employee may be dismissed, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Dismissal, suspension or any other disciplinary action against an employee during the probationary period is not subject to the grievance and arbitration provision of the collective bargaining agreement. [PL 2021, c. 601, §12 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2203 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 115 / Section 2203
30-A §2203. Joint exercise of powers
Status: in_force

Any power or powers, privileges or authority exercised or capable of exercise by a party to an agreement under this chapter may be exercised and enjoyed jointly or cooperatively with any other party to the extent that federal laws, when applicable, permit the joint or cooperative exercise. When acting jointly or cooperatively with any party, any agency of State Government may exercise all of the powers, privileges and authority conferred by this chapter upon a public agency. [PL 2009, c. 636, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]

1. Agreement. Any 2 or more parties may enter into agreements with one another for joint or cooperative action under this chapter. The governing bodies of the participating parties must take appropriate action by ordinance, resolution or other action under law before any such agreement may become effective. [PL 2009, c. 636, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]

2. Specifications. Any agreement made under this chapter must specify the following: A. Its duration; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The precise organization, composition and nature of any separate legal or administrative entity created by the agreement together with the powers delegated to that entity, provided the entity may be legally created; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Its purpose; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. The manner of financing the joint or cooperative undertaking and of establishing and maintaining a budget for the undertaking; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. The method to be used to partially or completely terminate the agreement and to dispose of property upon termination; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] F. Any other necessary and proper matters. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Additional items. If the agreement does not establish a separate legal entity to conduct the joint or cooperative undertaking, the agreement, in addition to the items listed in subsection 2 , must contain the following. A. It must provide for an administrator or a joint board responsible for administering the joint or cooperative undertaking. In the case of a joint board, all parties to the agreement must be represented. [PL 2009, c. 636, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).] B. It must provide the manner of acquiring, holding and disposing of real and personal property used in the joint or cooperative undertaking. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 2009, c. 636, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]

4. Responsibility. No agreement made under this chapter may relieve any party of any obligation or responsibility imposed upon it by law except to the extent of actual and timely performance by a joint board or other legal or administrative entity created by an agreement made under this chapter. This performance may be offered in satisfaction of the obligation or responsibility. [PL 2009, c. 636, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]

5. Liability. An action is maintainable against any party whose default, failure of performance or other conduct caused or contributed to the incurring of damage or liability by the other parties jointly. [PL 2009, c. 636, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]

6. Notice to regional councils. Any agreement made under this chapter is subject to the reporting requirements of section 2342, subsection 6 , if applicable. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. Liberal construction. It being the intent of the Legislature to avoid the proliferation of special purpose districts and inflexible enabling laws, this chapter must be liberally construed toward that end. [PL 2009, c. 636, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]

8. Limitation. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter: A. No powers, privileges or authority may be jointly or cooperatively exercised unless each type of power, privilege or authority exercised is capable of being exercised by at least one of the parties within the entire jurisdictional area of the agreement, or by each of the several parties within each of their several jurisdictions if all of the several jurisdictions make up the total jurisdictional area of the agreement; or [PL 2009, c. 636, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).] B. No essential legislative powers, taxing authority or eminent domain power may be delegated by agreement to a joint authority or administrative entity. [PL 2009, c. 636, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).] [PL 2009, c. 636, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]

9. Included powers. Without limiting the powers, privileges or authority that may be jointly or cooperatively exercised pursuant to this chapter, any 2 or more parties may enter into an agreement to establish a regional municipal utility district for any or all of the following purposes: A. To provide or, through public-private partnerships, to support or promote the provision of any of the following: (1) Broadband services; and (2) Internet services; and [PL 2015, c. 222, §1 (NEW).] B. To issue revenue bonds in support of any of the activities undertaken pursuant to paragraph A . [PL 2015, c. 222, §1 (NEW).] Nothing in this subsection exempts a regional municipal utility district from any applicable provisions of Title 35-A . [PL 2015, c. 222, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2521 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2521
30-A §2521. Call of town meeting
Status: in_force

Each town meeting must be called by a warrant. The warrant must be signed by a majority of the members of the select board, except as follows. [PL 2021, c. 275, §22 (AMD).]

1. First town meeting. The first town meeting must be called in the manner provided in the act of incorporation. [PL 2021, c. 275, §22 (AMD).]

2. Majority of members of select board. If, for any reason, a majority of the members of the select board do not remain in office, a majority of those remaining may call a town meeting. [PL 2021, c. 275, §22 (AMD).]

3. Petition of 3 voters, if no select board. When a town, once organized, is without a select board, a notary public may call a meeting on the written petition of any 3 voters. [PL 2021, c. 275, §22 (AMD).]

4. Petition by voters, if select board refuses. If the select board unreasonably refuses to call a town meeting, a notary public may call the meeting on the written petition of a number of voters equal to at least 10% of the number of votes cast in the town at the last gubernatorial election, but in no case less than 10. [PL 2021, c. 275, §22 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2172 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2172
30-A §2172. Information to be submitted with legislation proposing secession
Status: in_force

A territory that seeks to have legislation submitted on its behalf proposing its secession from a municipality shall provide the Legislature with the following information, which the Legislature may use in making a determination on a proposal for secession: [PL 1997, c. 699, §3 (AMD).]

1. Report on attempts to resolve differences. A report on attempts by the secession territory to resolve concerns that have caused the desire to secede from the municipality. If a neutral 3rd party was involved in the attempt to resolve concerns through alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation, facilitation or arbitration, the territory must also submit a report from the neutral 3rd party; [PL 1999, c. 381, §3 (AMD).]

2. Effective date. The date on which a proposed secession is effective; [PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW).]

3. Provision of educational services. Plans for the provision of educational services, including school transportation services for all students in the proposed secession territory; [PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW).]

4. Distribution of tangible assets and liabilities. Plans regarding the distribution of assets and liabilities; [PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW).]

5. Information about municipality. The following information concerning the municipality and the proposed secession territory: A. Present population, past population change and projected population for the secession territory; [PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] B. Quantity of land within the secession territory proposed for incorporation; the natural terrain of the secession territory, including general topography, major watersheds, soil conditions; and such natural features as rivers and lakes; [PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] C. Present pattern of physical development in the secession territory, including residential, industrial, commercial, agricultural and institutional land uses; and the present transportation network and potential transportation issues, including proposed highway development; [PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] D. Land use controls and planning presently being utilized in the secession territory, including comprehensive plans for development in the secession territory; [PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] E. Present governmental services being provided to the secession territory, including water and sewer service, fire protection, police protection, street improvements and maintenance, administrative services and recreational facilities; [PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] F. Existing or potential problems of environmental pollution and the need for additional services to resolve these problems; [PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] G. Fiscal data of the secession territory, including the net tax capacity of the proposed secession territory and the impact on the municipality from which the territory proposes to secede; the present bonded indebtedness; and the local tax rates of the county, school district and municipality; [PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] H. Effect of the proposed incorporation on communities adjacent to the secession territory and on school districts within and adjacent to the secession territory; and [PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] I. Ability of municipal government to deliver services to the secession territory; and [PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW).]

6. Community support. The extent to which the proposed secession territory and the affected municipality or municipalities have demonstrated support or opposition for a proposal for secession, including the use of petitions, votes or other methods of indicating support or opposition. [PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6302 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 241 / Section 6302
30-A §6302. Ordinance authority
Status: in_force

A village corporation or its officers have the same powers and duties which a municipality or its municipal officers have under sections 3002 , 3005 , and 3007 to 3009 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 121 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 121
30-A §121. County buildings and land; records; parking areas
Status: in_force

1. Buildings. The county commissioners, in the county seat of their county, may provide a jail and shall keep it in proper repair. The county commissioners, in the county seat of their county, shall provide and keep in repair: A. Courthouses pursuant to Title 4, section 115 , with a suitable room in each for the county law library; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Fireproof buildings of brick or stone or other fire-resistant material, with separate fireproof rooms and suitable alcoves, cases or boxes for each office, for the safekeeping of records and papers belonging to the offices of: (1) The register of deeds; (2) The register of probate; (3) The register of insolvency; and (4) The clerk of courts. A registry that has permanent records located off-site is exempt from this paragraph if all permanent records, either in their original state or on archival-quality microfilm, that are stored off-site are in a secure fire-resistant facility with temperature and humidity controls suitable for long-term preservation, those records temporarily retained at the registry for copying are stored in fire-resistant containers and the registry building meets applicable fire and life safety codes; and [PL 2007, c. 151, §1 (AMD).] C. Any other necessary buildings. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 151, §1 (AMD).]

2. Acquiring land. The county commissioners may acquire land by purchase or by condemnation proceedings for the enlargement of the grounds around county buildings. These condemnation proceedings must be in conformity with Title 23, sections 2051 to 2058 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Files and records. If, in the judgment of the county commissioners, public convenience so requires, they, at the county's expense, may cause the files and records of the probate and other county courts to be rearranged, indexed and docketed, the dockets which are worn or defaced to be renewed and the indexes to be consolidated under the direction of the respective registers and clerks of courts. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Parking areas. The county commissioners may lay out parking areas on county lands near county buildings and may enact ordinances for the reasonable use of those areas and enforce them by suitable penalties. Any violation of these ordinances is a civil violation. The county commissioners may authorize a sheriff’s deputy, certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy under Title 25, section 2803‑A, subsection 8 , to represent the county in District Court in the prosecution of alleged violations of unpaid penalties pursuant to an ordinance enacted under this subsection. The county commissioners may delegate to the county's sheriff their power under this subsection to authorize sheriff’s deputies to represent the county. County public parking areas are subject to any applicable requirements of the Maine Human Rights Act, Title 5, chapter 337, subchapter 5 . [PL 2007, c. 41, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4754 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4754
30-A §4754. Purchase and acquire property; construct housing
Status: in_force

The Maine State Housing Authority or any municipal housing authority may purchase or acquire property to preserve or provide affordable housing to low-income and moderate-income people and provide for the management and maintenance of this property. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§3, 31 (NEW).]

1. Construction. The Maine State Housing Authority or any municipal housing authority may construct or reconstruct housing for low-income and moderate-income households. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§3, 31 (NEW).]

2. Rehabilitation. The Maine State Housing Authority or any municipal housing authority may rehabilitate buildings as a means of providing affordable housing to low-income and moderate-income households. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§3, 31 (NEW).]

3. State-owned property. The Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority may use surplus state-owned property pursuant to this subchapter and Title 5, section 1742, subsection 23 to achieve the purpose of this subchapter. [PL 2025, c. 264, §2 (AMD).]

4. Property. For the purpose of this subchapter, property includes land, buildings, structures and equipment. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§3, 31 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5107 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5107
30-A §5107. General neighborhood renewal plans
Status: in_force

Any authority authorized to perform planning work may prepare a general neighborhood renewal plan for urban renewal areas which are of such scope that urban renewal activities may have to be carried out in stages. A general neighborhood renewal plan must conform to the comprehensive plan and the workable program of the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Contents of plan. The plan may include, but is not limited to, a preliminary plan which: A. Outlines the urban renewal activities proposed for the area involved; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Provides a framework for the preparation of urban renewal plans; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Indicates generally the land uses, population density, building coverage, prospective requirements for rehabilitation and improvement of property and portions of the area contemplated for clearance and redevelopment. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5103 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5103
30-A §5103. Organization
Status: in_force

There is created in each municipality that adopts section 4802 a public body corporate and politic to be known as the "Urban Renewal Authority" of the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Board of trustees. The municipal officers shall appoint a board of 5 trustees of the Urban Renewal Authority. The term of office of a trustee is 5 years, but initial appointments shall be made for one, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years respectively. Any person may be appointed as trustee if that person resides within the municipality and is otherwise eligible for appointment under this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Expenses; term of office. A trustee shall receive no compensation for services but is entitled to the necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the discharge of duties. Each trustee shall hold office until a successor has been appointed and has qualified. A certificate of the appointment or reappointment of any trustee shall be filed with the municipal clerk. This certificate is conclusive evidence of the due and proper appointment of the trustee. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Quorum; powers. The trustees of the authority shall exercise the powers of the Urban Renewal Authority. A majority of the trustees constitutes a quorum for the purpose of conducting business, exercising the powers of the authority and for all other purposes. The authority may take action upon a vote of a majority of the trustees present. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Officers; employees. The trustees shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from among their number. The authority may employ an executive director, technical experts and any other agents and employees, permanent and temporary, that it requires and determine their qualifications, duties and compensation. For any legal service that it requires, the authority may employ or retain its own counsel and legal staff. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Annual report. An authority authorized to transact business and exercise powers under this chapter shall file, with the municipal legislative body, by January 31st of each year, a report of its activities for the preceding calendar year. This report must include a complete financial statement setting forth its assets, liabilities, income and operating expense as of the end of the calendar year. When the report is filed, the authority shall publish in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality a notice that the report has been filed with the municipality and that the report is available for inspection during business hours in the office of the municipal clerk. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Removal from office; hearing. The municipal officers may, after a hearing, remove a trustee from office for inefficiency, neglect of duty or misconduct in office. The trustee must be given a copy of the charges at least 10 days before the hearing and an opportunity to be heard in person or to be represented by counsel at the hearing. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 882 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 882
30-A §882. Interim budget
Status: in_force

If the budget is not approved before the start of a fiscal year, until a budget is finally adopted, the county shall operate on an interim budget that may not exceed 80% of the previous year's budget. [PL 1991, c. 513 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6303 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 241 / Section 6303
30-A §6303. Planning and land use regulation
Status: in_force

A village corporation may enact planning and land use regulation ordinances, subject to the same guidelines and standards which apply to municipalities under chapter 187 . When a conflict exists between a land use regulation ordinance of a village corporation and an ordinance of the municipality of which it is a part, the municipal ordinance prevails. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §52 (RPR); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1658 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1658
30-A §1658. Additional accommodations
Status: in_force

The county commissioners may make such additions in workshops, fences and other suitable accommodations in, adjoining or appurtenant to the jails in the several counties as may be found necessary for the safekeeping, governing and employing of offenders committed to the jails by authority of the State or the United States. For the better employing of these offenders, they may lease or purchase necessary lands or buildings anywhere within their respective counties and may authorize the employment on those lands for the benefit of the county or of dependent families of prisoners committed for crime, as provided in section 1601 . Whenever the county commissioners determine that the use of the land and buildings is unnecessary for that use, they may sell and dispose of the land and buildings in the manner required by law. The county commissioners may raise by loan of their respective counties, or otherwise, a total sum not exceeding $5,000 to make those purchases, alterations and improvements, and may expend so much of that amount as is necessary. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

The county commissioners may purchase, lease, contract or enter into agreements for the use of facilities to house minimum security prisoners who have been sentenced to the county jail. These prisoners must be involved in restitution, work or educational release, or rehabilitative programs. The funds to purchase, lease or contract for these facilities and to provide any programs in these facilities may be taken from the funds received by the counties pursuant to Title 34‑A, section 1210‑E . Any facilities used to house prisoners pursuant to the authority granted by this section are subject to standards established by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Title 34‑A, section 1208‑A . [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §111 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §112 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 290 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 290
30-A §290. Investigators; appointments and removal
Status: in_force

The district attorney may appoint in one or more counties of the prosecutorial district, subject to the requirements of section 501 , full-time or part-time investigators, whose duties are to enforce the criminal laws in the county. [PL 2001, c. 686, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).]

1. Qualifications for appointment. To be eligible for appointment, an investigator must be a law enforcement officer who has met the requirements of Title 25, section 2804‑C and is certified as a full-time law enforcement officer. [PL 2001, c. 686, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).]

2. Powers. An investigator has the statutory powers of a deputy sheriff in the county in which the investigator is appointed. An investigator's powers may include those under sections 404 and 405 . [PL 2001, c. 686, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5953-D — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 5953-D
30-A §5953-D. Assistance from Municipal Investment Trust Fund
Status: in_force

1. Application for public service infrastructure grants and loans. In addition to the other forms of financial assistance available under section 6006‑D , an eligible municipality or group of municipalities may apply for a public service infrastructure grant or loan from the Municipal Investment Trust Fund, in this section called the "fund," the proceeds of which must be used to acquire, design, plan, construct, enlarge, repair, protect or improve public service infrastructure owned by the applicant. The bank, in conjunction with the Department of Economic and Community Development, may prescribe an application form or procedure for an eligible municipality or group of municipalities to apply for a grant or loan under this section. The application must include all information necessary for the purpose of implementing this section and section 6006‑D . [PL 1999, c. 776, §13 (AMD).]

1-A. Application for downtown improvement grants and loans. In addition to the other forms of financial assistance available under section 6006‑D , an eligible municipality or group of municipalities may apply for a downtown improvement grant or loan from the fund, the proceeds of which must be used to acquire, design, plan, construct, enlarge, repair or protect downtown improvements. The bank, in conjunction with the Department of Economic and Community Development, may prescribe an application form or procedure for an eligible municipality or group of municipalities to apply for a grant or a loan under this subsection. The application must include all information necessary for the purpose of implementing this section and section 6006‑D . [PL 2003, c. 288, §1 (AMD).]

2. Loan; loan agreements. Loans from the fund are subject to this subsection. A. The bank may make loans from the fund to an eligible municipality or group of municipalities for one or more of the purposes set forth in subsection 1 and subsection 1‑A . Each of the loans is subject to the following conditions. (1) The total amount of loans outstanding at any one time from the fund may not exceed the balance of the fund; the proceeds of bonds or notes of the bank deposited in the fund, revenues from other sources deposited in the fund and binding financial commitments of the United States to deposit money in the fund must be included in determining the fund balance. (2) The loan must be evidenced by a municipal bond or other debt instrument, payable by the municipality over a term not to exceed 40 years with annual principal or interest payments commencing not later than one year after the project being financed is completed. (3) The rate of interest charged for the loans must be at or below market interest rates. (4) Subject to the limitations of subparagraph (3), the rate of interest charged for the loans made to municipalities under this section or the manner of determining the rate of interest must be established from time to time by direction of the bank, taking into consideration the current average rate on outstanding marketable obligations. [PL 1999, c. 776, §13 (AMD).] B. Loans made to a municipality by the bank under this section must be evidenced by and made in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in a loan agreement to be executed by the bank and the municipality. The loan agreement must specify the terms and conditions of disbursement of loan proceeds. The loan agreement must state the term and interest rate of the loan, the scheduling of loan repayments and any other terms and conditions determined necessary or desirable by the bank. [PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. D, §3 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] [PL 1999, c. 776, §13 (AMD).]

3. Eligibility certification. The bank may not make a grant or loan to a municipality or group of municipalities under this section until: A. The applicant certifies to the bank that it has secured all permits, licenses and approvals necessary to construct the improvements to be financed by the grant or loan; [PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. D, §3 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] B. In the case of a loan, the applicant demonstrates to the bank that it has established a rate, charge or assessment schedule that generates annually sufficient revenue to pay, or has otherwise provided sufficient assurances that it pays, the principal of and interest on the municipal bond or other debt instrument that evidences the loan made by the bank to the municipality pursuant to the loan agreement under this section and to pay reasonably anticipated costs of operating and maintaining the financed project and the system of which it is a part; [PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. D, §3 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] C. In the case of a loan, the applicant certifies to the bank that it has created a dedicated source of revenue that may constitute general revenues of the applicant through a general obligation pledge of the applicant for repayment of the loan; [PL 1999, c. 776, §13 (AMD).] D. In the case of a grant or loan, the Department of Economic and Community Development affirms that the applicant has met the conditions of this paragraph. (1) A municipality is eligible to receive a grant or a loan, or a combination of both, if that municipality has adopted a growth management program certified under Title 5, section 3233 that includes a capital improvement program composed of the following elements: (a) An assessment of all public facilities and services, such as, but not limited to, roads and other transportation facilities, sewers, schools, parks and open space, fire and police; (b) An annually reviewed 5-year plan for the replacement and expansion of existing public facilities or the construction of such new facilities as are required to meet expected growth and economic development. The plan must include projections of when and where those facilities will be required; and (c) An assessment of the anticipated costs for replacement, expansion or construction of public facilities, an identification of revenue sources available to meet these costs and recommendations for meeting costs required to implement the plan. (2) A municipality is eligible to receive a loan if that municipality: (a) Has adopted a comprehensive plan that is determined by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to be consistent with section 4326 . (3) A municipality is eligible to receive a grant or a loan if that municipality is a service center community. Subject to the limitations of this subsection, 2 or more municipalities that each meet the requirements of subparagraph (1), (2) or (3) may jointly apply for assistance under this section; and [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. D, §41 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 393, §45 (AMD).] E. In the case of a downtown improvement grant or loan, the Department of Economic and Community Development affirms that the applicant has met the conditions of this paragraph. A municipality is eligible to receive a downtown improvement grant or loan if that municipality has: (1) Shown broad-based support for downtown revitalization; (2) Established a comprehensive downtown revitalization work plan, including a definition and a map of the affected area; (3) Developed measurable goals and objectives; (4) Demonstrated an historic preservation ethic; (9) Developed the capacity to report on the progress of the downtown program; and (10) Established the ability and willingness to support integrated marketing efforts for retailers, services, activities and events. [PL 2003, c. 288, §2-A (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. D, §41 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 393, §45 (AMD).]

4. Criteria; conditions for public service infrastructure grants and loans. The Department of Economic and Community Development, in conjunction with the bank, shall develop criteria and conditions for the award of public service infrastructure loans and grants to eligible municipalities subject to the requirements of this section. The department shall: A. [PL 2001, c. 621, §1 (RP).] A-1. Give highest priority equally to: (1) Service center communities. For purposes of this section, "service center community" has the same definition as in section 4301 ; and (2) Projects undertaken jointly by 2 or more municipalities; [PL 2001, c. 621, §1 (NEW).] B. Following the highest priority described in paragraph A‑1 , establish a preference for those municipalities eligible under subsection 3, paragraph D , subparagraph (1) over those municipalities eligible under subsection 3, paragraph D , subparagraph (2); [PL 2001, c. 621, §1 (AMD).] C. [PL 2001, c. 90, §5 (RP).] D. Following the preference described in paragraph B , establish a preference for capital investment projects that provide substantial regional benefits; [PL 2001, c. 621, §1 (AMD).] E. Adopt other criteria as it determines necessary to ensure that loans and grants made under this section maximize the ability of municipalities to accommodate planned growth and economic development; and [PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. D, §3 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] F. Condition any loans and grants under this section on consistency with the municipality's comprehensive plan or local growth management program. [PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. D, §3 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 621, §1 (AMD).]

4-A. Criteria; conditions for downtown improvement grants or loans. The Department of Economic and Community Development, in conjunction with the bank, shall develop criteria and conditions for the award of downtown improvement grants or loans to eligible municipalities after consultation with the state agencies listed in subsection 5 and subject to the requirements of this section. The department shall establish a preference for municipalities that are regional service centers or urban compact municipalities or have adopted a comprehensive plan consistent with section 4326 . [PL 2003, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]

5. Coordination. The bank shall coordinate the loans and grants made under this section with all other community assistance loans and grants administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development and with other state assistance programs designed to accomplish similar objectives, including those administered by the Department of Education, the Department of Transportation, the Finance Authority of Maine, the Maine State Housing Authority, the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the Department of Environmental Protection. [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §28 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]

6. Municipal Capital Investment Advisory Commission. [PL 1999, c. 668, §117 (RP).]

7. Report to the Legislature. The bank shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resource matters no later than January 1st of each odd-numbered year on the loans and grants program. The bank may make any recommendations it finds necessary to more effectively achieve the purposes of this section, including the appropriation of any necessary additional funds. [PL 1999, c. 776, §13 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1804 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1804
30-A §1804. Exemption from taxation
Status: in_force

1. Exemption. The property, both real and personal, rights and franchises of the jail authority formed under this chapter are exempt from taxation. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

2. Payments in lieu of taxes. The jail authority may elect to make payments in lieu of taxes to communities in which its property is located or utilized. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5957 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 5957
30-A §5957. Allocation of state ceiling; recovery zone economic development bonds; qualified energy conservation bonds
Status: in_force

By rulemaking under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2 , the bank may establish a process for allocation and carry-forward of that portion of the state ceiling on issuance of tax-exempt bonds allocated to the bank under Title 10, chapter 9 . The executive director of the Maine Municipal Bond Bank is designated as the state official authorized to issue the certification under the United States Code, Title 26, Section 149(e)(2)(F), as amended, for allocations of the state ceiling allocated to the bank pursuant to Title 10, chapter 9 . [PL 2009, c. 517, §18 (AMD).]

By routine technical rulemaking defined under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A the bank may establish a process for allocation of that portion of the national recovery zone economic development bond limitation established pursuant to 26 United States Code, Section 1400U‑1, or that portion of the national qualified energy conservation bond limitation established pursuant to 26 United States Code, Section 54D, waived by any county or reallocated pursuant to section 5953‑F and for designation by the bank of recovery zone economic development bonds and qualified energy conservation bonds. [PL 2009, c. 517, §18 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6023 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6023
30-A §6023. Remedies of holders of bonds and notes
Status: in_force

1. Trustee. If the bank defaults in the payment of principal of or interest on any issue of bonds after the principal and interest become due, whether at maturity or upon call for redemption, and that default continues for a period of 30 days, or if the bank fails or refuses to comply with this chapter or defaults in any agreement made with the holders of any issue of bonds, the holders of 25% in aggregate principal amount of bonds then outstanding, by instrument or instruments filed in the office of the clerk of courts of the County of Kennebec and proved or acknowledged in the same manner as a deed to be recorded, may appoint a trustee to represent the bondholders for the purposes provided. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Duties of trustee. The trustee appointed under subsection 1 may, and upon written request of the holders of 25% in principal amount of all such bonds then outstanding shall, in the trustee's or the bank's own name: A. By mandamus or other suit, action or proceeding at law or in equity, enforce all rights of the bondholders, including the right to require the bank to collect rates, charges and other fees; and to collect interest and amortization payments on municipal securities held by it adequate to carry out any agreement as to, or pledge of, those rates, charges and other fees and of such interest and amortization payments; and to require the bank to carry out any other agreements with the bondholders and to perform its duties under this chapter; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Bring suit upon the bonds; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. By action or suit, require the bank to account as if it were the trustee of an express trust for the bondholders; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. By action or suit in equity, enjoin any acts or omissions which may be unlawful or in violation of the rights of the bondholders. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Additional powers of trustee. The trustee shall also have all of the powers necessary or appropriate for the exercise of any functions specifically set forth in this chapter or incident to the general representation of bondholders in the enforcement and protection of their rights. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Jurisdiction. The Superior Court has jurisdiction of any suit, action or proceeding by the trustee on behalf of the bondholders. The venue of any such suit, action or proceeding shall be laid in the County of Kennebec. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Notice. Before declaring the principal of bonds due and payable, the trustee shall first give 30 days' notice in writing to the bank. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 933 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 933
30-A §933. Temporary loans
Status: in_force

Without obtaining the consent of their county, the county commissioners of each county may raise funds through temporary loans not exceeding 1/5 of 1% of the assessed valuation of their respective counties. These loans must be paid, within one year from the time when the loan is contracted, out of money raised during the current year by taxes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7304 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 303 / Section 7304
30-A §7304. Power and authority of State Tax Assessor
Status: in_force

Whenever the organization of any municipality or plantation has been terminated by Act of the Legislature, the powers, duties and obligations relating to the affairs of that municipality or plantation are vested in the State Tax Assessor for not more than 5 years. The real and personal property of the municipality or plantation shall be held by the State Tax Assessor and used as described in this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Powers of State Tax Assessor. The State Tax Assessor may: A. Subject to the restriction in subparagraph (1), sell or otherwise dispose of any property which the municipality or plantation holds title to at the time of deorganization or may receive title to after deorganization. When disposing of property, the State Tax Assessor shall ensure that the interests of the residents of the unorganized territory are the most important consideration. (1) In the case of school property, the State Tax Assessor shall consult with the Commissioner of Education; and [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §132 (AMD).] B. Assess taxes any time after the act terminating the organization of the municipality or plantation takes effect by making assessment once a year under the laws relating to the assessment of property taxes in unorganized territory. (1) The State Tax Assessor may make additional assessments in the same manner against the property owners in the deorganized municipality or plantation to provide funds to pay the debts of the municipality or plantation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §132 (AMD).]

2. Use of money. All money received under this section shall be applied: A. To pay the necessary expenses of the State Tax Assessor in making assessments under subsection 1 ; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. To pay any obligation of the municipality or plantation outstanding at the time its organization is terminated; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. To pay taxes assessed against the municipality or plantation; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. To complete any public works of the municipality or plantation already begun. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Surplus funds and property. At the end of the 5-year period, or when in the judgment of the State Tax Assessor final payment of all known accounts against the municipality or plantation has been made, any funds which have not been expended shall be deposited with the county commissioners as undedicated revenue for the unorganized territory fund of that county. Any property of the municipality or plantation which has not been sold shall be held by the State in trust for the unorganized territory or transferred to the county to be held in trust for the unorganized territory. Income from the sale or use of the property shall be used as described in Title 36, section 1604 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3853 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3853
30-A §3853. Check or receipt for property delivered for safekeeping
Status: in_force

Every guest and every person intending to be a guest of any hotel, inn or boardinghouse in this State, upon delivering any baggage or other articles of property of the guest to the proprietor of the hotel, inn or boardinghouse or to the proprietor's employees for safekeeping elsewhere than in the room assigned to that guest, shall demand, and the hotel or inn proprietor shall give, a check or receipt for the baggage or other property to evidence the fact of the delivery. No proprietor is liable for the loss of or injury to the baggage or other property of the guest, unless the guest has actually delivered the baggage or other property to the proprietor or employees for safekeeping, or unless the loss or injury occurs through the negligence of the proprietor or employees in the hotel or inn. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §36 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4407 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4407
30-A §4407. Revisions to existing plat or plan
Status: in_force

Any application for subdivision approval which constitutes a revision or amendment to a subdivision plan which has been previously approved shall indicate that fact on the application and shall identify the original subdivision plan being revised or amended. In reviewing such an application, the municipal reviewing authority shall make findings of fact establishing that the proposed revisions do or do not meet the criteria of section 4404 . [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 497, §11 (AMD).]

1. Recording. If a subdivision plat or plan is presented for recording to a register of deeds and that plat or plan is a revision or amendment to an existing plat or plan, the register shall: A. Indicate on the index for the original plat or plan that it has been superseded by another plat or plan; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. Reference the book and page or cabinet and sheet on which the new plat or plan is recorded; and [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] C. Ensure that the book and page or cabinet and sheet on which the original plat or plan is recorded is referenced on the new plat or plan. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4861 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4861
30-A §4861. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. E, §1 (NEW).]

1. Authority. "Authority" means the Maine State Housing Authority. [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. E, §1 (NEW).]

2. Fund. "Fund" means the Maine Energy, Housing and Economic Recovery Fund established in section 4863 . [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. E, §1 (NEW).]

3. Program. "Program" means the Maine Energy, Housing and Economic Recovery Program established in section 4862 . [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. E, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7102 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7102
30-A §7102. Expenditures
Status: in_force

All plantations may raise and expend money: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Schools. For school purposes as part of a school administrative unit, as defined in Title 20‑A, section 1, subsection 26 ; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. General assistance. For general assistance programs as provided in Title 22, chapter 1161 ; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Other legal expenditures. For sums necessary for legal plantation expenses. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2005 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 101 / Section 2005
30-A §2005. Civil action against firearm and ammunition manufacturers
Status: in_force

A municipality may not commence a civil action against any firearm or ammunition manufacturer for damages, abatement or injunctive relief resulting from or relating to the lawful design, manufacture, marketing or sale of firearms or ammunition to the public. This section does not prohibit a municipality from bringing an action against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer or dealer for breach of contract or warranty for firearms or ammunition purchased by a municipality. [PL 1999, c. 430, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2171 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2171
30-A §2171. Legislative intent
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that the citizens of the State in accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article I, Section 2, have an unalienable and indefeasible right to institute government and to alter, reform or totally change the same, when their safety and happiness require it. The Legislature further finds that the Legislature has the responsibility to ensure that the rights of all citizens are protected and that a decision to alter or otherwise change the boundaries of a municipal government should be made with caution and only after following the process set forth in this subchapter. [PL 1999, c. 381, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2205 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 115 / Section 2205
30-A §2205. Approval by state officers
Status: in_force

If an agreement made under this chapter deals in whole or in part with the provision of services or facilities with regard to which an officer or agency of the State Government has constitutional or statutory powers of control, the agreement must be submitted to the state officer or agency having that power of control before becoming effective. The state officer or agency shall approve or disapprove it as to all matters within the state officer's or agency's jurisdiction. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

The officer or agency shall approve any agreement submitted to the officer or agency under this chapter unless the officer or agency finds that it does not in substance comply with any law regarding matters within that officer's or the agency's jurisdiction. The officer or agency shall detail in writing, addressed to the governing bodies of the public agencies concerned, the specific respects in which the proposed agreement substantially fails to meet the requirements of law. Failure to disapprove an agreement submitted under this chapter within 30 days of its submission constitutes approval of the agreement. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2636 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2636
30-A §2636. Powers and duties of town manager
Status: in_force

The town manager: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Executive and administrative officer. Is the chief executive and administrative official of the town; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Administer offices. Is responsible to the select board for the administration of all departments and offices over which the select board has control; [PL 2021, c. 275, §42 (AMD).]

3. Execute laws and ordinances. Shall execute all laws and ordinances of the town; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Department head. Shall serve in any office as the head of any department under the control of the select board when directed by the select board; [PL 2021, c. 275, §42 (AMD).]

5. Appoint department heads. Shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the select board, supervise and control the heads of departments under the control of the select board when the department is not headed by the town manager under subsection 4 ; [PL 2021, c. 275, §42 (AMD).]

6. Appoint town officials. Unless otherwise provided by town ordinance, shall appoint, supervise and control all town officials whom the municipal officers are required by law to appoint, except members of boards, commissions, committees and single assessors; and appoint, supervise and control all other officials, subordinates and assistants, except that the town manager may delegate this authority to a department head and report all appointments to the select board; [PL 2021, c. 275, §42 (AMD).]

7. Purchasing agent. Shall act as purchasing agent for all departments, except the school department, except that the town or the select board may require that all purchases greater than a designated amount must be submitted to sealed bid; [PL 2021, c. 275, §42 (AMD).]

8. Attend meetings of select board. Shall attend all meetings of the select board, and the town manager may attend meetings when the manager's removal is being considered; [PL 2021, c. 275, §42 (AMD).]

9. Make recommendations. Shall make recommendations to the select board for the more efficient operation of the town; [PL 2021, c. 275, §42 (AMD).]

10. Attend town meetings. Shall attend all town meetings and hearings; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

11. Inform of financial condition. Shall keep the select board and the residents of the town informed as to the town's financial condition; [PL 2021, c. 275, §42 (AMD).]

12. Collect data. Shall collect data necessary to prepare the budget; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

13. Assist residents. Shall assist, insofar as possible, residents and taxpayers in discovering their lawful remedies in cases involving complaints of unfair vendor, administrative and governmental practices; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

14. Remove appointments. Has exclusive authority to remove for cause, after notice and hearing, all persons whom the manager is authorized to appoint and report all removals to the select board. [PL 2021, c. 275, §42 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7009 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7009
30-A §7009. Incorporation into town; first valuation
Status: in_force

When towns are incorporated, the assessors of the town shall return to the county commissioners of their county the original valuation first taken in their towns, on or before the 15th day of May following the town's incorporation. The county commissioners shall examine and correct this valuation and return a copy of the valuation to the Treasurer of State. This corrected valuation shall be the basis of state and county taxes in the same manner as the valuations of plantations under section 7008 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4752 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4752
30-A §4752. Housing component of comprehensive plans
Status: in_force

Any comprehensive plan developed under chapter 187, subchapter II , shall provide for the development of affordable housing for low-income and moderate-income households. A municipality may cooperate with neighboring municipalities to develop a regional comprehensive plan in lieu of a municipal plan. Any comprehensive plan developed under chapter 187, subchapter II, shall include municipal or regional strategies to effectively reduce the cost of housing or provide for the construction of affordable housing, including zoning measures, use of municipally owned land and other similar measures. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§3, 31 (NEW).]

1. Provide technical assistance and information. The Maine State Housing Authority and any municipal housing authority shall provide technical assistance and information to municipalities requesting assistance in the development of affordable housing provisions for comprehensive plans to include the formulation of measures to effectively address the shortage of affordable housing for low-income and moderate-income households. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§3, 31 (NEW).]

2. Land and buildings of political subdivisions. [PL 2017, c. 234, §22 (RP).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6051 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6051
30-A §6051. Declaration of public policy; funding
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that revenue financing bonds as authorized in this subchapter are tax-exempt or taxable bonds payable from sources as provided in this subchapter and such bonds do not include a legal or equitable claim against tax revenues of the State and do not represent constitutional debt of or a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State. The Legislature also finds that issuance of the revenue financing bonds authorized in this subchapter and use of the proceeds of those bonds do not violate the terms of the Constitution of Maine, Article V, Part Third. [PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 257 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 257
30-A §257. Removal from office
Status: in_force

The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court have jurisdiction to remove any district attorney from office, by majority vote of the justices sitting, upon complaint filed with the court by the Attorney General, and after notice and hearing, as provided in this section. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Expedited proceeding. Proceedings under this section shall be expedited insofar as practicable and shall take precedence over all other matters except requests for opinions of the justices and petitions for writs of habeas corpus. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Complaint; application of court rules. The complaint in a proceeding under this section shall contain a short and plain statement of facts showing that grounds for removal exist. The proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure and the Maine Rules of Evidence, except that: A. Discovery procedures may be used only by order of the court on motion for cause shown; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The court may modify any rule or restrict its application as is necessary or appropriate to expedite the proceeding and ensure that the court is as fully informed of the relevant and material facts as practicable. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Removal. If a majority of the justices sitting finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that the respondent district attorney has violated a statute or is not performing the duties of office faithfully and efficiently, and finds in consequence that removal from office is necessary in the public interest, judgment to that effect shall be entered, and the respondent shall thereby be removed from office as district attorney. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2556 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2556
30-A §2556. Recount; challenge for office
Status: in_force

Sections 2531‑B to 2533 apply in a city and govern recounts of elections for office, referenda and the procedure for challenging a person who claims title to an office. [PL 2011, c. 255, §9 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6012 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6012
30-A §6012. Tax exemptions
Status: in_force

All property of the bank and all bonds and notes issued under this chapter are deemed to constitute essential public and governmental purposes and the property and the bonds and notes so issued, their transfer and the income from those bonds and notes, including any profits made on the sale of the bonds or notes, are at all times exempt from taxation within the State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 904 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 904
30-A §904. Food stamp or donated food program
Status: in_force

The county commissioners of any county may provide for a food stamp or donated food program in conformity with regulations adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare and may expend county funds to operate and administer such a program. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4903 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4903
30-A §4903. Authority not obligated
Status: in_force

1. Authority may decline to purchase. The authority may at any time decline to purchase or decline to make commitments to purchase any mortgage loan or obligation offered or submitted to it. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Reinvestment required. An authority may not purchase from a seller who has previously sold to the authority mortgage loans or obligations secured by land and improvements constituting one-family to 4-family housing units, any new mortgage loan or obligation secured by land and improvements constituting a one-family to 4-family housing unit until that seller has completed the reinvestment in residential mortgages or notes or the purchase of those residential mortgages or notes contemplated in section 4902 and so informed the authority in writing, provided that if the seller had entered into a contract with the authority which provided for reinvestment of the proceeds of the sale of mortgages or obligations with certain restrictions within a certain time period, compliance with the terms of that contract constitutes compliance with this subsection. Any seller who is performing within the terms of the contract is deemed to have completed the reinvestment requirements within the meaning of this subsection with respect to mortgages or obligations subject to that contract. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2254 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 117 / Section 2254
30-A §2254. Public self-funded pool not insurance company
Status: in_force

Any public self-funded pool operating under this chapter is not an insurance company, reciprocal insurer or insurer under the laws of the State. The development, administration and provision of public self-funded pool programs and coverages authorized by section 2253, subsection 1 , by the governing authority created to administer the pool does not constitute doing an insurance business. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4858 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4858
30-A §4858. Revolving fund
Status: in_force

The fund is a revolving fund. The Maine State Housing Authority shall continuously apply all money in the fund to carry out this subchapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5601 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 221 / Section 5601
30-A §5601. Bond
Status: in_force

Before assuming the duties of office, the treasurer must give a surety bond to the municipality subject to the following provisions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Condition. The bond shall be conditioned on the treasurer's faithful discharge of all the duties of office. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Type. The bond may be a corporate surety bond or an individual surety bond. A. If the bond is an individual surety bond, the surety shall provide the municipal officers with a detailed sworn statement of the surety's personal financial ability. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Amount. The bond need not be for more than twice the amount of taxes to be collected during the municipal year. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. How paid. The municipality shall pay for the bond. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Sufficiency. The municipal officers are the sole judges of the sufficiency of the bond and sureties. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Recorded. After the municipal officers approve the bond, the clerk shall record the bond. A. This record is prima facie evidence of the contents of the bond. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Failure to record the bond is not a defense to an action on it. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 456 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 456
30-A §456. Rescue services
Status: in_force

Each county may provide rescue services through the sheriff's department and deputies. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2637 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2637
30-A §2637. Transitional provisions
Status: in_force

The select board, by resolve, may provide for the orderly transition of the town government. These resolves may not infringe upon the rights of any official or employee of the town and may not be inconsistent with this subchapter. [PL 2021, c. 275, §43 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3405 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3405
30-A §3405. Sewer connections
Status: in_force

If required by municipal ordinance, the owner of each lot or parcel of land upon which a building has been constructed which abuts upon a street or public way containing a sewer shall connect that building with the sewer and shall cease using any other method for the disposal of waste water. All such connections must comply with the applicable municipal ordinance, which may provide for a reasonable charge for making the connections. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3971 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3971
30-A §3971. Records of sales of used merchandise
Status: in_force

1. Records required. Every dealer in used personal property shall record the following information before completing the purchase of any used personal property: A. The date of the purchase; [PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW).] B. The seller's name and address; and [PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW).] C. A brief description of the property, including any identification numbers. [PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW).] Before recording the information required by this subsection, a dealer shall require reasonable written proof of the seller's identification in the form of a motor vehicle operator's license, military identification card, adult liquor identification card or similar item. [PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW).]

2. Form of records. The records required under subsection 1 must be kept for the purpose of complying with this section, maintained in order by date of purchase and contained either in a bound volume or ledger or in a binder in which pages can be affixed. [PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW).]

3. Availability for inspection. Upon request by any law enforcement officer or prosecuting attorney, a dealer in used personal property shall promptly make available for inspection at the dealer's principal place of business the records required under subsection 1 . [PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW).]

4. Violations. A dealer in used personal property who violates any of the requirements of this section or a seller who provides false identification to a dealer is guilty of a Class E crime. [PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW).]

5. Exemption. An auctioneer licensed under Title 32, chapter 5‑B is exempt from the requirements of this section. [PL 2019, c. 279, §1 (NEW).]
30 M.R.S. § 6204 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6204
30 §6204. Laws of the State to apply to Indian Lands
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this Act, all Indians, Indian nations, and tribes and bands of Indians in the State and any lands or other natural resources owned by them, held in trust for them by the United States or by any other person or entity shall be subject to the laws of the State and to the civil and criminal jurisdiction of the courts of the State to the same extent as any other person or lands or other natural resources therein. [PL 1979, c. 732, §§ 1, 31 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2529 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2529
30-A §2529. Absentee ballots
Status: in_force

If a town has accepted section 2528 , absentee ballots may be cast at all regular and special elections to which section 2528 applies, including elections for town meeting members where the representative town meeting form of government is used. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Procedure. The absentee voting procedure outlined in Title 21-A shall be used, except that the clerk shall perform the duties of the Secretary of State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Absentee ballot. The absentee ballot requirements of Title 21-A, section 752 apply. [PL 1993, c. 608, §9 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2208 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 115 / Section 2208
30-A §2208. Agreements involving federally recognized Indian tribes
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to and has no effect on any agreement to which any federally recognized Indian tribe is a party if the agreement has not been entered into under the authority of this chapter. [PL 2009, c. 636, Pt. D, §5 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2312 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 119 / Section 2312
30-A §2312. Contents of agreement
Status: in_force

The agreement must provide for representation, but at least 1/2 of the representatives of each member must be municipal officers. The agreement must specify the organization, the method of withdrawal, the method of terminating the agreement and the grounds for suspension of member municipalities. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4408 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4408
30-A §4408. Recording upon approval
Status: in_force

Upon approval of a subdivision plan, plat or document under section 4403, subsection 5 , a municipality may not require less than 90 days for the subdivision plan, plat or document to be recorded in the registry of deeds. [PL 2011, c. 245, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4761 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4761
30-A §4761. Temporary Housing Assistance Fund
Status: in_force

1. Creation. The Temporary Housing Assistance Fund is established under the jurisdiction of the Maine State Housing Authority. For the purposes of this subchapter, "state authority" means the Maine State Housing Authority, "fund" means the Temporary Housing Assistance Fund and "program" means the Temporary Housing Assistance Program. [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).]

2. Sources of fund. The following must be paid into the fund: A. All money appropriated for inclusion in the fund; [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).] B. Subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation, any money that the state authority receives in repayment of loans or advances from the fund; [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).] C. Subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation, all interest, dividends or other income from investment of the fund; and [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).] D. Any other money, including federal money, deposited in the fund to implement the provisions of this subchapter. [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).]

3. Application of fund. The state authority may apply money in the fund for purposes authorized by this subchapter. Money in the fund not needed currently for purposes of this subchapter may be deposited with the state authority to the credit of the fund or may be invested as provided by law. The following may be used to pay the administrative costs of the program: A. No more than 10% of the money in the fund; [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).] B. Any earnings on money in the fund; and [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).] C. Any recoveries to the fund, including, but not limited to, repayments, recaptures of principal and recaptures of interest. [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).]

4. Accounts within fund. The state authority may divide money in the fund into separate accounts determined necessary or convenient for carrying out this subchapter. [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).]

5. Revolving fund. The fund is a nonlapsing revolving fund. All money in the fund must be continuously applied by the state authority to carry out this subchapter. [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5410 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 213 / Section 5410
30-A §5410. Remedies
Status: in_force

Except to the extent that rights given are restricted by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust agreement, any holder of revenue bonds issued under this chapter or of any of the coupons appertaining to those bonds and the trustee under any trust agreement may by suit, action, mandamus or other proceeding, either at law or in equity, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the State or granted under this chapter or under the resolution or trust agreement. The holder or trustee may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this chapter or by the resolution or trust agreement to be performed by the municipality, the municipal officers or any municipal official, including the fixing, charging and collecting of rates, fees and charges for the use of or for the services and facilities furnished by the revenue-producing municipal facility. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4976 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4976
30-A §4976. Conversion of property
Status: in_force

Any owner or purchaser of low-income rental housing who sells, transfers title or takes other action in regard to that property that would result in the termination of financial assistance shall allow the current tenants to remain in the dwelling units for 6 months from the date of sale, transfer of title or other action in regard to the property, at the same rents or portion of the total rents charged to the tenants before that sale, transfer of title or other action in regard to the property, or the owner may relocate the tenants to comparable units with comparable rents in accordance with the procedure established by rules of the Maine State Housing Authority. [PL 2025, c. 381, §8 (AMD).]

1. Rules. The Maine State Housing Authority, pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 , shall adopt rules with respect to relocation standards to be applied under this section. These standards shall include, but are not limited to, assistance with moving expenses and rental assistance payments necessary to maintain comparable rents for the displaced tenants. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§12, 31 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1803 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1803
30-A §1803. Relationship to other laws
Status: in_force

This chapter provides an alternative method for carrying out the purposes of this chapter and is supplemental to powers conferred by other laws, and is not in derogation of any existing powers. Any reference to "county jail" or "jail" in the Maine Revised Statutes includes the Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail. [PL 2011, c. 604, §2 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5729 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5729
30-A §5729. Federal and state grants
Status: in_force

A municipality's acceptance of grants is governed by this section. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Federal. Municipalities may apply for, accept and appropriate federal grants for any purpose for which federal grants are made available to municipalities either directly or through the State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. State. Municipalities may apply for, accept and appropriate state grants for any purpose for which state grants are made available to municipalities either directly or through a state agency. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5653 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5653
30-A §5653. Gifts of money or property in trust
Status: in_force

This section governs a municipality's receipt of money or other property in trust for any specified public purpose. The municipal officers shall serve as trustees unless otherwise specified in the trust instrument. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Acceptance or rejection. When the municipal officers receive written notice from a prospective donor or a representative of a proposed trust, they shall submit the matter at the next meeting of the municipal legislative body. Within 10 days after the meeting, the municipal officers shall send written notice of its acceptance or rejection to the donor or the donor's representative. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Deposited or invested. Unless otherwise specified by the terms of the trust, the municipal officers shall either deposit or invest trust funds according to subchapter III‑A . A. Unless the instrument or order creating the trust prohibits, the municipal officers may treat any 2 or more trust funds as a single fund solely for the purpose of investment. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. After deducting management expenses, the municipal officers shall prorate any interest earned or capital gains realized among the various trust funds. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The municipal officers shall retain any property or securities included in the corpus of a trust fund where the trust instrument so provides. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Unless otherwise specified in the trust instrument, the municipal officers may spend only the annual income from the trust fund. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Reversion to donor. If the municipality fails to comply with the terms of the trust instrument, the trust fund reverts to the donor or the donor's heirs. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4973 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4973
30-A §4973. Notification of intent to sell
Status: in_force

Any person, firm or organization that owns or has a controlling interest in any low-income rental housing may not sell, transfer title, prepay a mortgage or take other action in regard to the property that would result in the termination of any affordability restrictions or financial assistance without providing notice, as outlined in subsection 1 , to the tenants of that property, a tenant organization for that property, if any, the Maine State Housing Authority and, if the property is located in the area of operation of a municipal housing authority, the municipal housing authority, as provided in this section. [PL 2025, c. 381, §3 (AMD).]

1. Notice. The notice required by section 4973‑A must be made to the tenants, a tenants' organization for the property, if any, the Maine State Housing Authority and the municipal housing authority, if any, at least 90 days prior to the owner entering into a contract for the sale or transfer or taking any action in regard to the property described in this section. Failure to provide notice as required by this subsection does not reduce the 90-day period within which the Maine State Housing Authority or the municipal housing authority, if any, may submit, in writing, the intention to pursue the option described in subsection 2. [PL 2025, c. 381, §4 (AMD).]

2. Option. The Maine State Housing Authority or the municipal housing authority, if any, has the option to purchase the property subject to the notice requirements of this section at its current appraised value, as determined by appraisers for the owner of the property and the holder that has stated the intention to exercise the option to purchase within 90 days of receiving the notice required by subsection 1 . The municipal housing authority must have opportunity to exercise the option to purchase. The holder has the option throughout the 90-day period. Failure to exercise the option to purchase within 90 days constitutes a waiver of that option by the holder. By stating in writing its intention to pursue its option during the 90-day period, the holder has an additional 90 days, beginning on the date the appraised value is determined by the appraisers for the owner and the holder, to buy or to produce a buyer for the property. This additional 90-day period may be extended by mutual agreement between the holder and the owner of the property. The 90-day period and any agreed upon extension beginning on the date the appraised value is determined is automatically extended for any additional time required to obtain governmental approvals of any sale or transfer transaction and an additional 60 days after receipt of approval. The holder has the right to assign its option to a nonprofit corporation upon such terms as the holder may determine, including, but not limited to, requiring the assignee to agree to additional income eligibility restrictions and rental restrictions for a duration as determined by the holder. A. This section is not intended to prevent an owner of the property from deciding not to sell, transfer or take other action described in this section. The withdrawal or revocation, or failure to close on a sale pursuant to the option within the time provided in this subsection, extinguishes any option held by the holder or an assignee. [PL 2025, c. 381, §5 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 381, §5 (AMD).]

3. Exceptions. The holder may not possess any option when a bona fide buyer, by contract with the seller, agrees to maintain the property as low-income housing without any termination or other modification to the affordability restrictions or financial assistance applicable to the property. [PL 2025, c. 381, §6 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1553 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1553
30-A §1553. Violations or furnishing liquor to prisoners
Status: in_force

If any jail keeper violates section 1552 or voluntarily or negligently allows any prisoner in custody, charged with or convicted of any offense, to have any intoxicating liquor, unless the physician authorized to attend the sick in that jail certifies in writing that the prisoner's health requires it and prescribes the quantity, the jail keeper forfeits $25 for the first offense and $50 for the 2nd offense. These forfeitures shall be recovered for the county by indictment, or by persons suing therefor, to their own use. The jail keeper shall be removed from office and may not hold the office of sheriff, deputy sheriff or jailer for 5 years. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4701 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4701
30-A §4701. Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine Housing Authorities Act." [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6020 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6020
30-A §6020. Form of municipal securities and investments
Status: in_force

All municipal securities or other investments of money of the bank permitted or provided for under this chapter shall at all times be purchased and held in fully marketable form, subject to provision for any registration in the name of the bank. All municipal securities at any time purchased, held or owned by the bank must upon delivery to the bank be accompanied by documentation including: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Bond opinion. Approving bond opinion; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Signature certification. Certification and guaranty as to signatures; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Litigation certification. Certification as to the absence of litigation; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Other documentation. Any other or further documentation that is required from time to time in the municipal bond market. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3009-B — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 141 / Section 3009-B
30-A §3009-B. Dispute resolution
Status: in_force

When there is a dispute between a municipality and a video service provider relating to negotiations of a franchise agreement or contract, the obligations of the parties under the agreement or contract or the obligations of the video service provider under sections 3008 and 3010 , the municipality or video service provider may seek resolution under subsection 1 or 2 . For purposes of this section, unless the context indicates otherwise, "video service provider" has the same meaning as in section 3008, subsection 1‑A, paragraph J . [PL 2023, c. 502, §15 (NEW).]

1. Public Utilities Commission process. The Public Utilities Commission shall adopt a process for dispute resolution between a municipality and a video service provider in accordance with this subsection. The commission shall adopt rules to implement this subsection, except that the commission may not adopt a process that addresses any provision of section 3010 relating to consumer rights and protections. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2023, c. 502, §15 (NEW).]

2. Binding arbitration. A municipality or a video service provider may request binding arbitration by a mutually agreed upon arbitrator from a statewide association of mediators. The arbitration must be conducted consistent with the general procedures set forth in the Uniform Arbitration Act. If the municipality and the video service provider are unable to agree on an arbitrator, they may request that a statewide association of mediators select an arbitrator. [PL 2023, c. 502, §15 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4402 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4402
30-A §4402. Exceptions
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to: [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

1. Previously approved subdivisions. Proposed subdivisions approved by the planning board or the municipal officials before September 23, 1971 in accordance with laws then in effect; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

2. Previously existing subdivisions. Subdivisions in actual existence on September 23, 1971 that did not require approval under prior law; [PL 1997, c. 51, §1 (AMD).]

3. Previously recorded subdivisions. A subdivision, a plan of which had been legally recorded in the proper registry of deeds before September 23, 1971; [PL 1997, c. 323, §1 (AMD).]

4. Airports with an approved airport layout plan. Any airport with an airport layout plan that has received final approval from the airport sponsor, the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration; [PL 2017, c. 104, §2 (AMD).]

5. Subdivisions in existence for at least 20 years. A subdivision in violation of this subchapter that has been in existence for 20 years or more, except a subdivision: A. That has been enjoined pursuant to section 4406 ; [PL 1997, c. 323, §3 (NEW).] B. For which approval was expressly denied by the municipal reviewing authority, and record of the denial was recorded in the appropriate registry of deeds; [PL 1997, c. 323, §3 (NEW).] C. For which a lot owner was denied a building permit under section 4406 , and record of the denial was recorded in the appropriate registry of deeds; or [PL 1997, c. 323, §3 (NEW).] D. That has been the subject of an enforcement action or order, and record of the action or order was recorded in the appropriate registry of deeds; or [PL 2017, c. 104, §3 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 104, §3 (AMD).]

6. Division of new or existing structures. Beginning January 1, 2026, a division of a new or existing structure into 3 or more dwelling units whether the division is accomplished by sale, lease, development or otherwise in a municipality where the project is subject to municipal site plan review. A. For the purposes of this subsection, "municipal site plan review" means review under a municipal ordinance that sets forth a process for determining whether a development meets certain specified criteria, which must include criteria regarding stormwater management, sewage disposal, water supply and vehicular access and which may include criteria regarding other environmental effects, layout, scale, appearance and safety. [PL 2019, c. 174, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 174, §3 (AFF).] B. The municipal reviewing authority in each municipality shall determine whether a municipal site plan review ordinance adopted by the municipality meets the requirements of paragraph A . [PL 2019, c. 174, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 174, §3 (AFF).] [PL 2025, c. 385, §21 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5119 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5119
30-A §5119. Encouragement of private enterprise
Status: in_force

The authority, to the greatest extent it determines to be feasible in carrying out this chapter, shall afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the municipality as a whole, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban renewal area by private enterprise. The authority shall consider this objective in exercising its powers under this chapter, including the formulation of a workable program, the approval of urban renewal plans, the exercise of its zoning powers, codes and regulations relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements, the disposition of any property acquired, and the provision of necessary public improvements. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2902 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 131 / Section 2902
30-A §2902. Old Home Week
Status: in_force

The week beginning with the 2nd Sunday in August of each year, or any other week designated by the municipality's legislative body, is designated and set apart as Old Home Week. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2154 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2154
30-A §2154. Effects of consolidation
Status: in_force

All the rights, privileges and franchises of each of the municipalities and all property, real and personal, and all debts due on whatever amounts, belonging to and of the municipalities, are transferred to and vested in the consolidated municipality, provided that all bonded debt of each municipality remains in effect after consolidation as a debt of that portion of the consolidated municipality within the limits of the former municipality that incurred the debt. Ordinances of the former municipalities remain in effect in their respective territories until 2 years after the effective date of the consolidation when they become void. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4482-B — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 190 / Section 4482-B
30-A §4482-B. Finality of municipal land use decision
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter and except as provided in section 2691 , a municipal land use decision is a final decision when an application for a project requiring the approval of one or more municipal boards has received all required municipal administrative approvals by the board of appeals, the planning board or municipal reviewing authority, a site plan or design review board, a historic preservation review board and any other review board created by municipal charter or ordinance. An appeal may not be filed under this section prior to the review and final approval of a project by each applicable municipal administrative review board, except that a denial of an application by a municipal administrative review board is considered a final decision even if other municipal administrative approvals are required for the project and remain pending. An appeal of the denial under this chapter must be in accordance with the requirements of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80B. [PL 2017, c. 241, §6 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 900-B — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 900-B
30-A §900-B. Advisory committee
Status: in_force

There is established the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee as provided in this section. [PL 1991, c. 777, §1 (NEW).]

1. Municipal officers; election; term. Except as provided in subsections 2 and 2‑A , the municipal officers from each county commissioner district shall choose the budget advisory committee members by the following procedure. A. No later than 100 days before the end of the county's fiscal year, the county commissioners shall notify all municipal officers in the county to caucus by county commissioner districts at a specified date, time and place for the purpose of electing at least one municipal officer from each district as a member of the budget advisory committee; except that, in 1992, at least 3 municipal officers must be selected from each district unless the municipal officers of a district decide that another person from that district would be better qualified. A municipality may not be represented by more than one officer at a time. The county commissioner shall serve as nonvoting moderator for that district caucus. Nominations must be received from the floor. The nominee receiving the most votes is approved as a budget advisory committee member except that, in 1992, each caucus shall elect 3 members. The names of those elected by the caucus must be recorded and forwarded to the county commissioners. [PL 2007, c. 663, §23 (AMD).] B. Budget advisory committee members serve 3-year terms except that, in 1992, one member from each district must be elected for a one-year term, one member for a 2-year term and one member for a 3-year term. If a budget advisory committee member ceases to be a municipal officer during the term of membership, that committee member vacates membership and the next district caucus shall elect a qualified municipal officer to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. [PL 1991, c. 777, §1 (NEW).] A municipal officer elected as a member of the budget advisory committee may name a designee to serve on the committee. [PL 2025, c. 290, §1 (AMD).]

2. Legislative member. Prior to October 15, 2025, the Washington County legislative delegation shall annually select one member of the delegation who resides in Washington County to serve as a nonvoting member on the budget advisory committee. By October 15, 2025 and by October 15th of every odd-numbered year thereafter, the Washington County legislative delegation shall select, by majority vote, one member of the delegation who resides in Washington County to serve on the budget advisory committee for a 2-year term as a voting member. If the selected member resigns from the Legislature or from the budget advisory committee during the member's term of office, the Washington County legislative delegation shall select, by majority vote, another member of the delegation who resides in Washington County to serve the remainder of the term. The Washington County legislative delegation may replace a member selected pursuant to this subsection to serve on the budget advisory committee by a 2/3 vote of the delegation. [PL 2025, c. 290, §1 (AMD).]

2-A. Member from unorganized territory. The county commissioners shall select, by majority vote, one member who is a resident of the unorganized territory in Washington County who has not served in or been employed by Washington County government within the past 3 years and is not a current employee of Washington County government as a voting member of the budget advisory committee to serve a 3-year term. [PL 2025, c. 290, §1 (NEW).]

3. Chair. The budget advisory committee shall annually select one of its members to chair the committee. [PL 1991, c. 777, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 896 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 896
30-A §896. Membership
Status: in_force

The budget committee consists of 9 voting members selected as follows. [PL 2001, c. 150, §1 (AMD).]

1. Municipal representatives. No later than 100 days before the end of the county's fiscal year, municipal officers within each commissioner district shall caucus and elect members from that district for terms as provided in paragraph A . There must be 3 members from each commissioner district, 2 of whom are municipal officers and one of whom is a municipal official who is not a municipal officer as defined in section 2001 . No more than one member may represent the same municipality at one time. A. Members serve for 3-year terms, except that initially each district caucus selects one member for a one-year term, one member for a 2-year term and one member for a 3-year term. If a budget committee member ceases to be a municipal officer or official during the term of membership, that member shall resign the membership and the next district caucus shall elect a qualified municipal officer or official to fill the membership for the remainder of the unexpired term. [PL 1993, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 663, §22 (AMD).]

2. Legislative member. [PL 2001, c. 150, §2 (RP).]

3. Budget committee chair. The budget committee shall select its own chair each year. [PL 1993, c. 582, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7053 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7053
30-A §7053. Vehicles on icebound inland lakes
Status: in_force

For the purposes of regulating motor vehicles on icebound inland lakes, plantations have the same powers as municipalities under section 3009, subsection 1, paragraph E . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5714 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5714
30-A §5714. Financial institution stock and other obligations
Status: in_force

1. Municipalities may invest in: A. The debentures of any financial institution authorized to do business within this State, incorporated under the laws of this State or the United States and of any financial institution holding company, provided that the holding company is registered under the United States Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, or the National Housing Act, Section 408, as amended; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The capital stock, preferred stock, debentures and acceptances of any insured bank not having an office in this State which has total capital and reserves of at least $50,000,000 and of any bank holding company whose subsidiary banks have total capital and reserves of at least $50,000,000, provided that the holding company is registered under the United States Bank Holding Company Act of 1956; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Capital notes or debentures issued by any municipalities chartered under the laws of any state, or of the United States, or of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, notwithstanding the fact that these notes or debentures may be subordinate to the claims of depositors or other creditors of the issuing institution. Not more than 1% of the total assets of the permanent reserve fund, permanent trust fund or other permanent fund being invested may be so invested; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Obligations issued, assumed or guaranteed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development or the Inter-American Development Bank or the African Development Bank. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Limitations. A municipality shall not acquire or hold stock and obligations described in subsection 1 in excess of 30% of the total assets of the reserve fund, permanent trust fund or other permanent fund being invested; nor shall it acquire or hold stock and obligations of any one bank or holding company not operating in this State in excess of 5% of the total assets of the reserve fund, permanent trust fund or other permanent fund being invested; nor shall any such fund be invested in that stock in excess of 10% of the capital stock of any one bank or holding company. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5409 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 213 / Section 5409
30-A §5409. Trust funds
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, all money received under the authority of this chapter is deemed to be trust funds, to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter. The resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds or the trust agreement securing the bonds shall provide that any officer to whom, or bank, trust company or other fiscal agent to which, this money is paid, act as trustee of the money and hold and apply the money for the purposes of this chapter, subject to any regulations provided in the resolution or trust agreement or required by this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2171-D — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2171-D
30-A §2171-D. Advisory referendum
Status: in_force

Unless a majority of the secession territory representatives withdraws support for secession by filing written notice of such withdrawal with the municipal officers, the municipality shall conduct an advisory referendum within the secession territory as long as the Legislature has authorized the secession process to proceed pursuant to section 2171‑C‑1 . The referendum must be held at the next regularly scheduled election and must be conducted pursuant to sections 2528 , 2529 and 2532 , even if the town or plantation has not accepted the provisions of section 2528 . The question at the referendum must be: "Do you favor secession of the territory described below from the municipality of ?" (description of secession territory) [PL 2013, c. 384, §2 (AMD).]

The municipal officers may hold a separate advisory referendum in the municipality outside the secession territory at the same time with the same question, provided that the vote totals are kept and reported separately. [PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5214 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 205-A / Section 5214
30-A §5214. Implementation of improvements to capital improvement district
Status: in_force

1. Advisory committee. The municipal officers are responsible for implementing improvements to the capital improvement district. For the purposes of overseeing the authorized improvements to the capital improvement district, the municipal officers shall appoint an advisory committee consisting of no fewer than 3 and no more than 7 owners of property within the capital improvement district for the purposes of receiving comments and recommendations on the proposed improvement or improvements within the capital improvement district. Advisory committee members serve at the pleasure of the municipal officers. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]

2. Cost of improvement. The initial cost of an authorized improvement in a capital improvement district is borne by the municipality until the improvement is complete, as determined by the municipal officers. Commencing with the first tax year that begins after the determination by the municipal officers that the improvement is complete, the municipality shall levy a special assessment against each property in the capital improvement district representing that property's annual share of the cost of the improvement as determined by the municipal officers and projected in the referenda ballots that created the capital improvement district, unless the actual total cost of the improvement is determined to be less than projected during the referenda, in which case the special assessments are reduced proportionally to reflect the actual cost. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]

3. Method of assessment. The special assessments must be included in the next annual warrant to the tax collector of the municipality for collection and must be collected in the same manner as state, county and municipal taxes are collected. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]

4. Annual report. The municipality's annual report must record the progress of implementing the improvements to the capital improvement district. At a minimum, the annual report must include: A. The boundaries of the capital improvement district; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] B. The public elements of the capital improvement district; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] C. The improvements to the capital improvement district made by the municipality; and [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] D. The total cost of those improvements, the schedule of the assessed shares and contingency fees against the property located within the district to pay for the improvements and the degree to which those assessed shares and contingency fees have been collected. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3155 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 153 / Section 3155
30-A §3155. Municipal liability; demolished buildings
Status: in_force

If the pulling down or demolition of any structure or appurtenance, except that in which the fire originated, is used to stop the spread of fire, the owner of that structure or appurtenance may recover reasonable compensation for its destruction from the municipality in a civil action. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4102 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4102
30-A §4102. Nuisance
Status: in_force

Any building, structure, travel trailer parking facility or equipment existing in violation of an ordinance subject to this subchapter is a nuisance. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 863 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 863
30-A §863. Budget committee organization
Status: in_force

The budget committee shall organize and conduct its meetings as follows. [PL 2001, c. 170, §3 (AMD).]

1. Organization. The county commissioners shall direct the county clerk to call an organizational meeting of the budget committee no later than 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. At the organizational meeting, the committee shall: A. Elect a chair and a recording secretary from among its members; and [PL 1991, c. 533, §4 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 533, §10 (AFF).] B. Adopt rules, procedures and bylaws. [PL 1991, c. 533, §4 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 533, §10 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 170, §3 (AMD).]

2. Meetings. The budget committee shall determine the time and location of the budget committee meetings. The meetings must be held at times convenient for the public. The budget committee shall keep minutes and record votes for every meeting. The county clerk shall issue a public notice of a meeting no later than 7 days before the meeting is held. [PL 2001, c. 170, §3 (AMD).]

3. Resources. The county commissioners shall provide the budget committee with necessary clerical assistance, office expenses and suitable meeting space, as well as access to county files and information. [PL 2001, c. 170, §3 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 862 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 862
30-A §862. Kennebec County Budget Committee
Status: in_force

In Kennebec County there is established the Kennebec County Budget Committee to carry out the purposes of this article. The budget committee consists of 9 elected or appointed municipal officials and a subcommittee of 6 nonvoting members of the county legislative delegation or their designees as provided in this section. [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. B, §16 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. B, §18 (AFF).]

1. Municipal representatives. No later than 100 days before the end of the county's fiscal year, municipal officers within each commissioner district shall caucus and elect members from that district for terms as provided in paragraph A . There must be 3 members from each commissioner district, 2 of whom are municipal officers and one of whom may be a municipal official who is not a municipal officer as defined in section 2001 . No more than one member may represent the same municipality at one time. A. Members serve for 3-year terms, except that initially each district caucus selects one member for a one-year term, one member for a 2-year term and one member for a 3-year term. If a budget committee member ceases to be a municipal officer or official during the term of membership, that member shall resign the membership and the next district caucus shall elect a qualified municipal officer or official to fill the membership for the remainder of the unexpired term. [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. B, §17 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. B, §18 (AFF).] B. [PL 1991, c. 533, §3 (RP); PL 1991, c. 533, §10 (AFF).] [PL 2007, c. 663, §15 (AMD).]

1-A. Membership; legislative delegation. A subcommittee of 6 members of the Kennebec County legislative delegation or their designees shall serve as nonvoting members of the budget committee. A. The subcommittee is appointed by the chair and must be ratified by a vote of the legislative delegation. [PL 1991, c. 533, §3 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 533, §10 (AFF).] B. The subcommittee shall serve as a resource to the budget committee and as a liaison to the legislative delegation. [PL 2001, c. 170, §2 (AMD).] [PL 2001, c. 170, §2 (AMD).]

1-B. Initial election. [PL 2001, c. 170, §2 (RP).]

2. Duties. The budget committee shall review the budget estimates prepared by the county commissioners, hold public hearings in the county and submit their recommendations to the county commissioners. [PL 2001, c. 170, §2 (AMD).]

3. Term of office. The term of office for a budget committee member who is an elected official is 3 years, provided that a budget committee member remains an elected official in the elected official's municipality. [PL 2001, c. 170, §2 (AMD).]

4. Vacancies. The county commissioners shall appoint an elected official to fill any vacancy occurring on the budget committee. A vacancy must be filled from the commissioner district in which the vacancy occurred and is for the balance of the unexpired term. [PL 2001, c. 170, §2 (AMD).]

5. Expenses. Members are not entitled to compensation, but must be reimbursed at the county rate from the county treasury for expenses authorized by the county commissioners that are lawfully incurred in the performance of their duties. [PL 1991, c. 533, §3 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 533, §10 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2676 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2676
30-A §2676. Interstate police assistance
Status: in_force

A duly authorized police officer of a neighboring state may exercise all statutory authority under section 2671 within this State, provided that the chief law enforcement officer of the requesting municipality has executed with the chief law enforcement officer of the responding municipality a written agreement which sets forth the terms and conditions under which assistance may be requested or rendered. [PL 1989, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]

The executed agreement shall constitute authorization for every request for assistance, and for any assistance rendered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the written agreement, regardless of whether the responding police officer is named in the agreement. In an emergency situation, the ranking on-duty law enforcement officer of the requesting municipality is authorized to make an oral request for assistance to the ranking on-duty law enforcement officer in the responding municipality, subject to the terms and conditions of the written agreement, and the responding police officer may exercise all statutory authority under section 2671 . [PL 1989, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]

The written agreement shall remain in full force and effect until terminated by the mutual consent of the chief law enforcement officers in each municipality or until 10 days after the chief law enforcement officer of one municipality has received notification from the chief law enforcement officer of the other municipality of that officer's intentions to terminate. [PL 1989, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3102 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 151 / Section 3102
30-A §3102. Improvement of navigation and prevention of erosion
Status: in_force

A municipality may acquire real estate or easements by the condemnation procedure for town ways, as provided in Title 23, chapter 304 , and may contract with the State Government and Federal Government to comply with requirements imposed by the Federal Government in authorizing any project which has been approved by the Governor for improving harbor and river navigation or preventing property damage by erosion or flood. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Municipalities may act jointly. Two or more municipalities may act jointly in performing the operations authorized by this section. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Governor's power. With regard to such a project, the Governor may: A. Designate a state agency to make any investigation considered necessary; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Provide for the State's payment of up to 1/2 of the contribution required by the Federal Government, when the Legislature has made an appropriation for it; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Make an agreement with the Federal Government to hold and save it harmless from resulting claims. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3263 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 157 / Section 3263
30-A §3263. Supervision of shade trees
Status: in_force

All public shade trees may be under the care and control of conservation commissioners in municipalities which appoint those commissioners under this subchapter. The conservation commissioners may have the powers and duties of tree wardens in regard to those trees. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3406-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3406-A
30-A §3406-A. Landlord access to tenant bill payment information
Status: in_force

If a tenant is billed for municipal sewer or storm water disposal system service provided to property rented by the tenant and nonpayment for the service may result in a lien against the property, the municipality shall provide to the landlord or the landlord's agent, on request of the landlord or the landlord's agent, the current status of the tenant's sewer or storm water disposal system service account, including any amounts due or overdue. For purposes of this section, "storm water disposal system" has the same meaning as in section 3406 . [PL 2013, c. 197, §2 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 855 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 855
30-A §855. Budget procedures
Status: in_force

1. Proposed budget. The county commissioners shall submit an itemized budget estimate, as described in sections 701 and 702 , to the budget committee in a timely fashion, no later than 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Budget review process. The budget committee shall review the proposed itemized budget prepared by the county commissioners, together with any supplementary material prepared by the head of each county department or provided by any independent board or institution or another governmental agency. The budget committee may increase, decrease, alter or revise the proposed budget, provided that: A. The budget committee shall enter into its minutes an explanation for any change in the estimated expenditures and revenues as initially presented by the county commissioners; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The total estimated revenues, together with the amount of county tax to be levied, must equal the total estimated expenditures. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Public hearing. The budget committee shall hold a public hearing in the county on the proposed budget before the end of the county's fiscal year and before the final adoption of the budget. Notice of the hearing shall be given at least 10 days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the county. Written notice and a copy of the proposed budget shall be sent or delivered to the clerk of each municipality in the county in accordance with section 701, subsection 3 . The municipal clerk shall notify the municipal officers of the proposed budget. [PL 2023, c. 87, §9 (AMD).]

4. Adoption of budget. After the public hearing is completed, the budget committee may further increase, decrease, alter and revise the proposed itemized budget, subject to the conditions and restrictions imposed in subsection 2 . The proposed itemized budget must be finally adopted by a majority vote of the budget committee at a duly called meeting not later than the end of the county's fiscal year. The approved budget is the final authorization for the assessment of county taxes. The budget shall be sent to the county commissioners and the county tax authorized shall be apportioned and collected in accordance with section 706 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Interim budget. If the budget is not approved before the start of a fiscal year, until a budget is finally adopted, the county shall operate on an interim budget which may not exceed the previous year's budget. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Transfer of funds. The county commissioners may transfer funds as provided in section 922 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7059 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7059
30-A §7059. Planning and land use regulation
Status: in_force

Plantations are subject to chapter 187 regarding planning and land use powers and duties in the same manner as a town or city, except as otherwise provided in chapter 187 . Any planning or land use ordinance related to buildings and equipment must comply with section 7060 . [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §54 (RPR); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1502 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1502
30-A §1502. Jailer's duties when office of sheriff vacant
Status: in_force

When a vacancy occurs in the office of sheriff, the jailer lawfully acting continues in office and shall retain charge of the jail and of all prisoners in or committed to the jail. The jailer's official neglects and misdoings are a breach of the principal's official bond until a new sheriff is qualified, or the Governor removes that jailer and appoints another, which the Governor may do. The jailer so appointed shall give bond in the manner required of a sheriff for the faithful discharge of duties. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1302 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 1302
30-A §1302. Definitions
Status: in_force

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

1. County commissioners. "County commissioners" means the county commissioners in a county or the officers, under a charter, who exercise legislative powers within the county. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3443 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3443
30-A §3443. Arbitration of assessment
Status: in_force

Any person who is dissatisfied with the amount assessed under section 3442 may, within 10 days after hearing under section 3442, subsection 5 , make a written request to the municipal clerk to have the assessment upon the lot or parcel of land determined by arbitration. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Arbitrators selected. The municipal officers shall nominate 6 persons who are residents of the municipality. The applicant shall select 2 of these persons, and these 2 persons shall select a 3rd person who is a resident of the municipality and who is not one of the 6 persons nominated by the municipal officers. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Arbitration procedure. The 3 persons selected under subsection 1 shall fix the amount to be paid by the applicant. Within 30 days from the hearing before the municipal officers under section 3442 , the arbitrators shall report their findings to the municipal clerk who shall record them. The arbitrators' report is final and binding on all parties. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 153 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 153
30-A §153. Bond required
Status: in_force

The person elected under section 152 and accepting the office of county treasurer shall give bond to the county for the faithful discharge of duties in the sum ordered by the commissioners and with such sureties as they approve in writing on the bond. Surety and fidelity insurance coverage provided by a public sector self-funded risk pool organized pursuant to section 2253 in the sum ordered by the commissioners is deemed to comply with the requirements of this section. [PL 1999, c. 22, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 897 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 897
30-A §897. Budget procedures
Status: in_force

1. Budget procedures. The county commissioners shall submit itemized finance estimates in the form of a budget to the budget committee no later than 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 1993, c. 582, §1 (NEW).]

2. Budget review process. The budget committee shall review the itemized estimated budget prepared by the county commissioners, together with any supplementary material prepared by the head of each county department or provided by any independent board or institution or other governmental agency. The budget committee shall prepare a proposed budget and may increase, decrease or alter the estimated budget as long as: A. The budget committee enters into its minutes an explanation for any suggested change in the estimated expenditures and revenues as initially presented by the county commissioners; and [PL 1993, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] B. In the proposed budget, the total estimated revenues, together with the amount of county tax to be levied, equal the total estimated expenditures. [PL 1993, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 582, §1 (NEW).]

3. Public hearing. The budget committee shall hold a public hearing in the county on the proposed budget before the end of the county's fiscal year and before final adoption of the budget. Notice of the hearing must be given in all newspapers of general circulation within the county at least 10 days before the hearing. Written notice and a copy of the proposed budget must be sent or delivered to the clerk of each municipality in the county in accordance with section 701, subsection 3 . The municipal clerk shall notify the municipal officials of the proposed budget. [PL 2023, c. 87, §12 (AMD).]

4. Adoption of budget; tax levy. After the public hearing is completed, the budget committee shall adopt a final budget and transmit that budget to the county commissioners. A. The county commissioners may not further increase, decrease, alter or revise the budget adopted by the budget committee except by unanimous vote of the county commissioners. If the adopted budget is changed by the county commissioners, the budget committee may reject that change by a 2/3 vote of its membership. The budget is final and not subject to further action by either the county commissioners or the budget committee upon failure of the commissioners to unanimously recommend changes in the budget transmitted from the budget committee or upon acceptance or rejection of changes by the budget committee. [PL 1993, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] B. The budget adopted under this subsection is the final authorization for the assessment of county taxes and the county tax authorized is apportioned and collected in accordance with section 706 . [PL 1993, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 582, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3111 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 151 / Section 3111
30-A §3111. Vehicle emissions goals
Status: in_force

In acquiring by purchase or lease light-duty motor vehicles a municipality shall to the extent practicable do so in a manner designed to increase by 2035 the percentage of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and zero-emission vehicles acquired annually to 100% of the annual acquisitions of light-duty motor vehicles. [PL 2021, c. 693, §6 (NEW).]

For purposes of this section, "light-duty motor vehicle" means any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10,000 pounds and "plug-in hybrid electric vehicle" has the same meaning as in Title 35‑A, section 10126, subsection 1, paragraph D . [PL 2021, c. 693, §6 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4994 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4994
30-A §4994. Heating oil price increases
Status: in_force

1. Initial trigger. If home heating oil prices increase more than 40% in any 14-day period during the home heating season, the authority shall immediately: A. Estimate funds needed to provide adequate assistance to residents eligible at that time to receive fuel assistance under this subchapter; and [PL 1999, c. 758, §4 (NEW).] B. Notify the Governor, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over business and economic development matters and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs of the estimated funding need. [PL 1999, c. 758, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 758, §4 (NEW).]

2. Higher trigger. If home heating oil prices increase more than 50% in any 14-day period during the home heating season, the authority shall immediately: A. Estimate funds needed to provide adequate assistance: (1) To residents eligible at that time to receive fuel assistance under this subchapter; and (2) To residents not eligible at that time to receive fuel assistance under this subchapter but who, as a result of the oil price increase, require fuel assistance under this subchapter; and [PL 1999, c. 758, §4 (NEW).] B. Notify the Governor, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over business and economic development matters and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs of the estimated funding need. [PL 1999, c. 758, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 758, §4 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5901 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 5901
30-A §5901. Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine Municipal Bond Bank Act." [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2356 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 120 / Section 2356
30-A §2356. General provisions
Status: in_force

1. Other legislation not precluded. This chapter does not preclude the introduction of any legislation concerning quasi-municipal corporation or district charter amendments or revisions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Effect of contrary charter provisions. Any portion of the charter of any quasi-municipal corporation or district which is contrary to this chapter has no effect. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Trustees' compensation; water districts and sewer districts. This chapter does not affect the procedures concerning changes in the compensation of trustees of water districts and sewer districts as provided in Title 35-A, section 6410, subsection 7 and Title 38, section 1036, subsection 7 . [PL 2013, c. 555, §3 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2325 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 119 / Section 2325
30-A §2325. Finances
Status: in_force

1. Budget; member contributions. The commission shall prepare an annual budget and shall determine on an equitable basis the contribution of each member toward the support of the commission. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Funds. The commission may accept funds, grants, gifts and services from: A. The Federal Government; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The State or its departments, agencies or instrumentalities; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Any other governmental unit, whether a member or not; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Private and civic sources. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Prohibition. No department, agency or instrumentality of the State may provide any funds, grants, gifts or services to any commission which does not provide the results of any financial audit of any of its operations, including those of its subsidiary corporations, to any of its constituent municipalities. [PL 1987, c. 884, Pt. C, §§3 and 6 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3535 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 164 / Section 3535
30-A §3535. Certificate of organization
Status: in_force

After its organization, the district shall file a certificate with the Secretary of State in accordance with Title 13, section 903 . The certificate must set forth the following information: [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]

1. Name. Name of the district; [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]

2. Purposes. Purposes of the district; [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]

3. Municipalities included. Municipalities included within the district; [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]

4. Location. Location of the principal office; [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]

5. Names of directors. Number and names of the directors and their addresses; and [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]

6. Names of officers. Names and addresses of the officers. [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]

As changes occur, the district shall file an amended certificate with the Secretary of State setting forth those changes. [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5302 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 209 / Section 5302
30-A §5302. Payment of costs of relocating utility facilities underground in an urban renewal area
Status: in_force

Any public utility, as defined in Title 35‑A, section 102, subsection 13 , that is required to move or relocate its facilities from or in any traveled way because of the requirements of a development plan which is approved after February 23, 1978, under the procedures established for the approval of development plans, may not be required to install the relocated or any new facilities underground at its own expense, but shall be reimbursed from federal funds provided to implement these plans for the costs of placing utility facilities underground. The relocation costs subject to reimbursement may not exceed the cost of underground installation less the cost of providing the same service with the same capacity through a new overhead system. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Determination of cost. In determining the amount of reimbursement, in the first instance, the public utility shall itemize for the administering authority of the development plan, the components of the utility's relocation costs and the cost of providing the same service with the same capacity through a new overhead system. If there is disagreement with respect to the reimbursement, the disagreement shall be submitted to the Public Utilities Commission which, after notice and hearings, shall determine the amount of the reimbursement. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Federal reimbursement; lack of federal funds. The difference in costs, if any, between the underground and new overhead construction, qualifies for reimbursement to the administering authority from the Federal Government to the fullest extent allowed by law. If federal money is not available to refund a public utility for relocating its facilities as described in this section, the relocation costs shall be considered ordinary costs of business for rate-making purposes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3353 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 159 / Section 3353
30-A §3353. Rat control
Status: in_force

Whenever a municipality maintains public dumping grounds, its municipal officers shall have the dumping grounds treated, when needed, with proper rat exterminating agents. These agents must be applied by competent persons properly certified for their use. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

At the request of the municipal officers of any municipality, the Board of Pesticides Control shall provide information on the most effective methods and materials for the purpose of carrying out this section. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7302 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 303 / Section 7302
30-A §7302. Records surrendered
Status: in_force

Whenever any municipality is deorganized, the municipality shall surrender all its records to the State Archivist. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7305 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 303 / Section 7305
30-A §7305. Cemetery trust funds
Status: in_force

The State Tax Assessor may transfer any cemetery trust funds held by a municipality at the time of deorganization to a cemetery association, provided that association is formed under the laws of the State. If no such association exists, the State Tax Assessor may transfer the funds to the county commissioners. These funds are to be retained for the purpose of allowing the interest only to be used in the same manner and for the same purposes for which the fund was originally accepted by the deorganized municipality. If the funds are in the care and custody of the county commissioners and a cemetery association is subsequently formed, the county commissioners may transfer the funds to the cemetery association. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6014 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6014
30-A §6014. Governmental unit intercept
Status: in_force

The Treasurer of State may receive from the Federal Government any amount of money as appropriated, allocated, granted, turned over or in any way provided for the purposes of the bank or this chapter. Unless otherwise directed by federal authority, these amounts must be credited to and deposited in the General Fund and are available to the bank. [PL 1997, c. 787, §14 (AMD).]

The Treasurer of State shall pay and deposit in the General Fund and make available to the bank, any funds or money in the treasurer's custody or control whether the funds or money is available because of any grant, allocation or appropriation by the Federal Government or the State or any state agency to assist any governmental unit in paying its municipal securities or school construction loan liability under section 5953-E , referred to in this section as "loan liability," owned or held by the bank, or required by the terms of any other law to be paid to holders or owners of municipal securities or loan liability upon failure or default of a governmental unit to pay the principal of or interest on its municipal securities or loan liability when due and payable, to the extent that any such funds or money is applicable with respect to municipal securities or loan liability of a particular governmental unit that are then owned or held by the bank and as to which that governmental unit has failed or defaulted to make payment of principal or interest as and when due and payable. [PL 1997, c. 787, §14 (AMD).]

To the extent that the Treasurer of State is the custodian of any funds or money due or payable to a governmental unit at any time after written notice to the Treasurer of State from the bank to the effect that the governmental unit has not paid or is in default as to the payment of principal of or interest on any municipal securities or loan liability of that governmental unit then held or owned by the bank, the Treasurer of State shall withhold the payment of such funds or money from the governmental unit until the amount of the principal or interest then due and unpaid has been paid to the bank, or the Treasurer of State has been advised that arrangements, satisfactory to the bank, have been made for the payment of the principal and interest. [PL 1997, c. 787, §14 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 72 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 72
30-A §72. Quorum
Status: in_force

A majority of the commissioners constitutes a quorum. When fewer attend, they may adjourn to a convenient time and place. When no commissioner attends, the clerk may adjourn the meeting. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4944 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4944
30-A §4944. Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Subject to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II , the Maine State Housing Authority may adopt rules necessary to implement the Elderly Homeowner Equity Loan Program. [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).]

1. Asset limitations. The Maine State Housing Authority may adopt rules with respect to asset limitations. At a minimum, the Maine State Housing Authority shall adopt rules restricting real property assets to the principal residence of the applicant. Nothing in this section may preclude from eligibility the permanent residence and land contiguous to that residence, such as a family farm or similar situation. [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).]

2. Counseling of applicants. The Maine State Housing Authority shall, by rule, provide for the counseling of applicants to ensure that the applicants are aware of the advantages, disadvantages, potential risks and other aspects of the program. [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).]

3. Purpose; minimize risk. In adopting rules, the Maine State Housing Authority shall seek to protect the interests of all parties and to minimize their risks. [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).]

4. Federal projects. The Maine State Housing Authority, by rule, may allow for federal pilot projects which may have criteria inconsistent with the criteria in the Elderly Homeowner Equity Loan Program. [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3004 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 141 / Section 3004
30-A §3004. Revision, codification and publication
Status: in_force

A municipality may revise, codify and publish from time to time in book or pamphlet form all or part of its ordinances arranged in appropriate classifications excluding the titles, signatures and other formal parts of the enacting legislation for the purpose of producing a complete, accurate code of the ordinances in force. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Enactment. The revised code shall be enacted by one ordinance entitled "An ordinance to revise and codify ordinances of the City (or Town) of .....". [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Repeals; vested rights. The revised code is a repeal of all ordinances in conflict with it, but all ordinances in force before its adoption continue in force for the sole purpose of preserving vested rights acquired under the former provisions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Admissible in evidence; revision. When adopted, the revised code becomes law and is admissible in all courts without further proof as prima facie evidence of its existence and validity. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Revision of ordinance. In the process of codifying a municipality's ordinances, an ordinance may be revised only by following the procedure required for its original enactment. This subsection does not require the individual enactment of changes in each ordinance which is to be codified by a municipality except when the enactment procedure to be followed requires it. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3551 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 165 / Section 3551
30-A §3551. Utilization of air rights
Status: in_force

1. Lease authorized; proceeds. Except as provided in paragraph A , any municipality may lease at one time or from time to time for a term or terms not to exceed 99 years, upon any terms and conditions that the municipal officers consider advisable, air rights over public streets and ways, parking facilities and other public buildings, land and water, in which the public has a right of travel or in which the municipality holds less than a fee interest. These leases may be made for any nonmunicipal purpose which, in the opinion of the municipal officers, will not impair the construction, full use, safety, maintenance or repair of those streets and ways, facilities, buildings, land and water. The proceeds from any lease granted under this chapter shall be paid into the municipal treasury. A. No lease of air rights may be granted under this chapter with regard to any dedicated park land, including rights for support, access, utilities, light and air. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Any lease granted under this chapter for air rights over state and state aid highways must be approved by the Department of Transportation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Assignment, pledge or mortgage; reversionary rights. Any lease granted under this chapter may, with the consent of the municipal officers, be assigned, pledged or mortgaged and the lien of that pledge or mortgage may be foreclosed by appropriate action. Any lease granted under this chapter for air rights over public streets and ways in which the municipalities own an easement, but not a fee interest, does not affect the reversionary rights, if any, of the holder of the fee in the public street or way. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Fee interests unaffected. This chapter does not reduce the right of a municipality holding a fee interest in streets, ways, facilities, buildings, land or water from conveying air rights in fee or by lease. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5705 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5705
30-A §5705. Refinancing of the United States Farmers Home Administration loans
Status: in_force

For the period beginning January 1, 1988, and ending December 31, 1989, the municipal officers of any municipality or plantation may refinance any debt owed to the United States Farmers Home Administration without the approval of the municipality's or plantation's legislative body as long as the refinancing will result in a net savings to the municipality or plantation. [PL 1989, c. 12 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. C, §47 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3782 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3782
30-A §3782. Continuation of business
Status: in_force

After the termination date of the sale and any extension granted under section 3781, subsection 1, paragraph B , the person to whom the license was granted may not continue the business under the same or a different name, at the same location or elsewhere in the same municipality, contrary to the designation of the sale. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3016 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 141 / Section 3016
30-A §3016. Heating or energy system (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 30-A, SECTION 3015)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 30-A, SECTION 3015)

Unless otherwise authorized by statute, a municipality may not adopt any ordinance or regulation that prohibits the use of a safe and commercially available heating or energy system of an individual's or entity's choice to serve the individual's or entity's heating or energy needs, including the heating or energy needs of a motor vehicle, or that prohibits the individual or entity from engaging the services of a person or energy distributor to install, connect, service or resupply such a system. As used in this section, "energy distributor" means an individual or entity allowed to distribute or supply oil, propane, natural gas or wood or renewable resources or other related energy services to consumers in the State and "renewable resources" has the same meaning as in Title 35‑A, section 3210, subsection 2, paragraph C . [PL 2025, c. 456, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §40 (RAL).]

This section does not limit the authority of a municipality to encourage the use of a particular type of heating or energy system or to spend funds in support of a particular type of heating or energy system. This section does not exempt any person or energy distributor that installs, connects, services or resupplies a heating or energy system from applicable licensing or other requirements governing such activities. [PL 2025, c. 456, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §40 (RAL).]
30-A M.R.S. § 182 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 182
30-A §182. Accounts to commissioners
Status: in_force

Each county treasurer shall provide the commissioners of the county with the following. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Annual accounting of county books. The county treasurer shall prepare and deliver the annual account as treasurer to the county clerk. This account shall be enclosed with the estimates for county taxes made by the county commissioners and sent to the Secretary of State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Account of money or effects. Every treasurer holding money or effects belonging to the county, annually and more often if required, shall provide an account of the money or effects to the county commissioners for adjustment. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Account of federal money for use of jails. The county treasurer shall receive, for the county, all money paid by the United States for the use and keeping of county jails and account for that money according to law. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1558-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1558-A
30-A §1558-A. Transfer from state correctional facilities
Status: in_force

A sheriff may accept custody of a prisoner transferred to the sheriff's jail from state correctional facilities under Title 34‑A, section 3063‑C . [PL 2015, c. 335, §17 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 706 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 706
30-A §706. Apportionment of county tax; warrants
Status: in_force

When a county tax is authorized, the county commissioners shall apportion it upon the municipalities, unorganized territory and other places in that county according to the most recent state valuation. They may add to the sum authorized an amount not exceeding 2% of that sum, if a fractional division necessitates that addition and if they demonstrate that necessity in the record of that apportionment. The county commissioners shall establish the date or dates for the payment of the tax. The date may not be earlier than the first day of the following September. [PL 2025, c. 100, §1 (AMD).]

No later than the 15th of July preceding the date established for payment of the tax, the county commissioners shall issue their warrant to the assessors of the municipalities and other places and to the State Tax Assessor for the unorganized territory within that county. Those officers shall assess the sum apportioned to their tax jurisdiction and commit their assessment for collection in the same manner as other amounts to be raised by the property tax during the tax year to which the county tax warrant applies. [PL 2009, c. 625, §1 (NEW).]

If a municipality or place or the State Tax Assessor must make a supplemental assessment due to failure by the county commissioners to issue their warrant by July 15th, the county must bear the costs of that supplemental assessment. Those costs may be recovered by the tax jurisdiction through an offset against the county tax that the tax jurisdiction would otherwise be required to pay over to the county. [PL 2009, c. 625, §1 (NEW).]

The county may collect delinquent county taxes and charge interest on delinquent county taxes as provided under Title 36, sections 891 and 892‑A . [PL 2009, c. 625, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6204 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 231 / Section 6204
30-A §6204. Uses of fund
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this section, the fund is available solely for grants for qualifying projects. The department may use the fund to cover its costs of administration, including contracting for services to administer the grants. [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §9 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).]

Grant funds may not be used for reimbursement of costs or expenses incurred prior to an award from the fund. A maximum of 10% of the value of grant funds available during any year may be awarded for planning grants. [PL 2007, c. 662, §4 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4771 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4771
30-A §4771. Federal aid
Status: in_force

1. Purpose; contractual conditions. It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to authorize every authority to do all things necessary or desirable to secure the financial aid or cooperation of the Federal Government in the undertaking, construction, maintenance or operation of any project by an authority and in the authority's exercise of the other powers granted to the authority in this chapter. To accomplish this purpose, an authority, notwithstanding any other law, may include in any contract with the Federal Government for financial assistance any conditions which the Federal Government attaches to its financial aid of a project, not inconsistent with the purposes of this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Additional powers. In addition to the powers conferred upon an authority by other provisions of this chapter, an authority may: A. Borrow money or accept contributions, grants or other financial assistance from the Federal Government for or in aid of any project within its area of operation; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Take over or lease or manage any project or undertaking constructed or owned by the Federal Government; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. For the purposes of paragraphs A and B , comply with any conditions and enter into any mortgages, trusts, indentures, leases or agreements that are necessary, convenient or desirable. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Contracts for annual contributions. In any contract with the Federal Government for annual contributions to the authority, the authority may obligate itself, notwithstanding any other laws, to convey to the Federal Government the project to which the contract relates, upon the occurrence of a substantial default, as defined in the contract, with respect to the covenants or conditions to which the authority is subject. This obligation is specifically enforceable and does not constitute a mortgage. The contract may further provide that, in case of such conveyance, the Federal Government may complete, operate, manage, lease, convey or otherwise deal with the project in accordance with the terms of the contract, provided the contract requires that, as soon as practicable after the Federal Government is satisfied that all defaults with respect to the project have been cured and that the project will thereafter be operated in accordance with the terms of the contract, the Federal Government will reconvey the project as then constituted to the authority. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Approval of municipality necessary; exceptions. [PL 2017, c. 234, §26 (RP).]
30-A M.R.S. § 101 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 101
30-A §101. Commissioners' duties
Status: in_force

The commissioners of each county shall: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Receipts and expenditures. Examine, allow and settle accounts of the money of the county; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Representation. Represent the county; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Manage property and business. Care for its property and manage its business; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Convey real estate. By a recorded order, appoint an agent to convey its real estate; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. County ways. Lay out, alter or discontinue ways; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Keep books and accounts. Keep their books and accounts on forms and in a manner approved by the Office of the State Auditor; [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 561, §17 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]

6-A. Adopt ethics policy. In their discretion, the county commissioners may adopt an ethics policy governing the conduct of elected and appointed county officials. [PL 1989, c. 561, §18 (NEW).]

6-B. Support the State Board of Corrections. [PL 2015, c. 335, §6 (RP).]

7. Other duties. Perform all other duties required by law. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 441 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 441
30-A §441. Removal of sheriff
Status: in_force

Whenever the county commissioners find that the sheriff is not faithfully or efficiently performing any duty imposed by this chapter or that the sheriff is improperly exercising or acting outside the sheriff's authority, the commissioners may file a complaint with the Governor describing in detail the facts of those actions or omissions and requesting the Governor to remove the sheriff from office and appoint another sheriff in that office for the remainder of the term. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4766 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4766
30-A §4766. Emergency Housing Matching Grant Program
Status: in_force

1. Program established. The Emergency Housing Matching Grant Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the Maine State Housing Authority. [PL 2023, c. 479, §1 (NEW).]

2. Purpose. The purpose of the program is to provide grants to qualified providers of emergency housing and shelter services for the construction, renovation or acquisition of a new or existing building to provide emergency housing and shelter services. Grant funds may also be used to cover the costs to lease a building to provide emergency housing and shelter services. [PL 2023, c. 479, §1 (NEW).]

3. Program requirements. The Maine State Housing Authority shall establish program requirements, including, but not limited to, requiring that an applicant to the program: A. Meet the eligibility requirements of existing programs within the Maine State Housing Authority that provide funding to reimburse shelter operators that provide emergency shelter services at a fixed location; [PL 2023, c. 479, §1 (NEW).] B. Provide emergency housing and housing navigation services 24 hours per day, 7 days per week in the building that is constructed, acquired, renovated or leased using grant funds; and [PL 2023, c. 479, §1 (NEW).] C. For requests greater than $100,000, demonstrate that the applicant has secured funding from a source other than state funding to match the amount of the grant request on a one-to-one basis. [PL 2023, c. 479, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 479, §1 (NEW).]

4. Request for proposals; amount of grant. The Maine State Housing Authority shall issue a request for proposals to award grants under the program no later than January 1st of the year in which a grant will be issued and shall provide grants on an annual basis. When scoring requests for proposals, the Maine State Housing Authority shall award points favorably to applicants that propose to provide emergency housing and shelter services in geographic areas that are underserved and where the provision of those services could result in reducing the demand for emergency housing and shelter services in cities and towns in this State that serve as hubs for services for persons experiencing homelessness and in need of emergency shelter or that have a population of persons experiencing homelessness disproportionate to the housed population of the city or town. The maximum grant awarded to an applicant is determined by the Maine State Housing Authority. [PL 2023, c. 479, §1 (NEW).]

5. Fund. The Emergency Housing Matching Grant Program Fund, referred to in this subsection as "the fund," is established within the Maine State Housing Authority to fund grants under the program. The fund may receive money from appropriations, allocations, donations and other sources, public and private. The fund is interest-bearing, and interest earned by the fund is credited to the fund. Money in the fund does not lapse and carries over to the next fiscal year. [PL 2023, c. 479, §1 (NEW).]

6. Rules. The Maine State Housing Authority shall adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2023, c. 479, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1301 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 1301
30-A §1301. Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to provide a method for each county, by vote of its voters, to determine the structure of county government in that county. The county charter adopted in each county may determine the officers of the county, their relationship, the administrative structure necessary to perform county functions and the organization of county government, subject to the limits of the Constitution of Maine. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4364-C — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4364-C
30-A §4364-C. Municipal role in statewide housing production goals
Status: in_force

This section governs the responsibilities and roles of municipalities in achieving the statewide and regional housing production goals set by the Department of Economic and Community Development in Title 5, section 13056, subsection 9 . [PL 2021, c. 672, §7 (NEW).]

1. Fair housing and nondiscrimination. A municipality shall ensure that ordinances and regulations are designed to affirmatively further the purposes of the federal Fair Housing Act, 42 United States Code, Chapter 45, as amended, and the Maine Human Rights Act to achieve the statewide or regional housing production goal. [PL 2021, c. 672, §7 (NEW).]

2. Municipalities may regulate short-term rentals. A municipality may establish and enforce regulations regarding short-term rental units in order to achieve the statewide or regional housing production goal. For the purposes of this subsection, "short-term rental unit" means living quarters offered for rental through a transient rental platform as defined by Title 36, section 1752, subsection 20‑C . [PL 2021, c. 672, §7 (NEW).]

3. Residential units in commercial zones. [PL 2025, c. 364, §1 (RP).]

4. Mandatory training. The municipal reviewing authority and the municipal body hearing zoning appeals, if applicable, shall attend a training on land use planning offered by a state agency or a statewide association representing municipalities or a regional council or municipality within 180 days of appointment or, if a training is not available within the 180-day period, the municipal reviewing authority member and the municipal body hearing zoning appeals must attend the next available training. [PL 2025, c. 385, §19 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5351 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 211 / Section 5351
30-A §5351. Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to assist municipalities and their urban renewal authorities to obtain the additional federal capital grants for urban renewal projects which are available under the United States Housing Act of 1949, Public Law 81-171, Title I, as amended. The additional federal capital grants, as local grants-in-aid for federally assisted urban renewal projects being or to be undertaken by municipalities or their urban renewal authorities, establish the aggregate amount of expenditures made by an educational institution of higher learning or hospital directly or through a private redevelopment corporation, for land, buildings and structures located in areas adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of federally assisted urban renewal projects if the land, buildings or structures are to be redeveloped or rehabilitated by the institution for educational or hospital uses in accordance with a development plan approved under state or local law after public hearing and found acceptable by the Housing and Home Finance Administrator after considering the standards specified in the United States Housing Act of 1949, Public Law 81-171, Title I, Section 110(b), as amended. The additional federal capital grants are available in an amount equal to 2 or 3 times the aggregate amount of such expenditures. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5411 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 213 / Section 5411
30-A §5411. Revenue-refunding bonds
Status: in_force

1. Issuance of refunding bonds; purposes. The municipal officers may provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue-refunding bonds of the municipality for the purpose of: A. Refunding any revenue bonds then outstanding which were issued under this chapter, including the payment of any redemption premium on those bonds and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of those bonds; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. If considered advisable by the municipal officers, constructing improvements, extensions or enlargements of the revenue-producing municipal facility in connection with which the bonds to be refunded were issued. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Issuance of revenue bonds; purposes. The municipal officers may provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds of the municipality for the combined purpose of: A. Refunding any revenue bonds or revenue- refunding bonds then outstanding which were issued under this chapter, including the payment of any redemption premium on those bonds and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of those bonds; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Paying all or any part of the cost of acquiring or constructing any additional revenue-producing municipal facility or part thereof, or any improvements, extensions or enlargements of any revenue-producing municipal facility. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Applicability of other sections. The issuance of the bonds, the maturities and other details of the bonds, the rights and remedies of the holders of bonds and the rights, powers, privileges, duties and obligations of the municipality and the municipal officers with respect to the bonds, are governed by sections 5401 to 5410 , as applicable. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5753 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5753
30-A §5753. Filing of agreement
Status: in_force

Before becoming effective, any agreement made under this subchapter must be filed with the clerk of each municipality and with the Secretary of State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4370 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4370
30-A §4370. Appeal
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter granting persons, municipalities, the State and other entities the opportunity to provide input on a municipal land use permit or approval do not, and may not be interpreted to, authorize persons or entities who would not, absent the provisions of this subchapter, have an interest in or otherwise have standing to appeal a municipal action on the permit or approval. [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1510 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1510
30-A §1510. Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, "prisoner" or "inmate" means an adult sentenced and committed to, transferred to or detained in the custody of a jail, including an adult in a community confinement monitoring program pursuant to section 1659‑A . [PL 2015, c. 315, §1 (NEW).]