5 M.R.S. § 19 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 19
5 §19. Financial disclosure by executive employees
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Appointed executive employee" means a compensated member of the classified or unclassified service employed by the Executive Branch, who is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature, or who serves in a major policy-influencing position, except assistant attorneys general, as set forth in chapter 71 . [PL 1987, c. 784, §4 (AMD).] A-1. "Associated organization" means any organization in which an executive employee or a member of the executive employee's immediate family is a managerial employee, director, officer or trustee or owns or controls, directly or indirectly, and severally or in the aggregate, at least 10% of the outstanding equity. [PL 2011, c. 634, §15 (NEW).] B. "Constitutional officers" means the Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State and Treasurer of State. [PL 1979, c. 734, §2 (NEW).] B-1. [PL 2021, c. 567, §5 (RP).] C. "Elected executive employee" means the constitutional officers and the State Auditor. [PL 1979, c. 734, §2 (NEW).] D. "Executive employee" means an appointed executive employee or an elected executive employee. [PL 1979, c. 734, §2 (NEW).] E. "Gift" means anything of value, including forgiveness of an obligation or debt, given to a person without that person providing equal or greater consideration to the giver. "Gift" does not include: (1) Gifts received from a single source during the reporting period with an aggregate value of $300 or less; (2) A bequest or other form of inheritance; and (3) A gift received from a relative or from an individual on the basis of a personal friendship as long as that individual is not a registered lobbyist or lobbyist associate under Title 3, section 313 , unless the employee has reason to believe that the gift was provided because of the employee’s official position and not because of a personal friendship. [PL 2009, c. 524, §1 (AMD).] F. "Honorarium" means a payment of money or anything with a monetary resale value to a person for an appearance or a speech by the person. "Honorarium" does not include reimbursement for actual and necessary travel expenses for an appearance or speech. "Honorarium" does not include a payment for an appearance or a speech that is unrelated to the person's official capacity or duties. [PL 1989, c. 561, §14 (NEW).] G. "Immediate family" means a person's spouse, domestic partner or dependent children. [PL 2011, c. 634, §16 (AMD).] H. "Income" means economic gain to a person from any source, including, but not limited to, compensation for services, including fees, commissions and payments in-kind; gross income derived from business; gross income derived from dealings in property, rents and royalties; gross income from investments including interest, capital gains and dividends; annuities; income from life insurance and endowment contracts; pensions; income from discharge of indebtedness; distributions from a partnership or limited liability company; gross income from an interest in an estate or trust; prizes; and grants, but does not include gifts or honoraria. Income received in-kind includes, but is not limited to, the transfer of property and options to buy or lease and stock certificates. "Income" does not include alimony and separate maintenance payments, child support payments or campaign contributions accepted for state or federal office or funds or other property held in trust for another, including but not limited to fees paid in advance or money to be spent on behalf of a client for payment of a licensing or filing fee. [PL 2011, c. 634, §17 (AMD).] H-1. "Managerial employee" means an employee of an organization whose position requires substantial control over the organization's decision making, business operations, financial management or contracting and procurement activities. For the purposes of this subsection, financial management does not include tasks that are considered clerical in nature. [PL 2011, c. 634, §18 (NEW).] I. "Relative" means an individual who is related to the executive employee or the executive employee's spouse as parent, child, sibling, sibling of a parent or that sibling's spouse, sibling of a grandparent or that sibling's spouse, first cousin, child of a sibling, spouse, grandparent, grandchild, parent-in-law, child-in-law, sibling-in-law, stepparent, stepchild, stepsibling or half sibling, and is deemed to include the betrothed of the executive employee. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §6 (COR).] I-1. "Reportable liabilities" means any unsecured loan, except a loan made as a campaign contribution recorded as required by law, of $3,000 or more received from a person not a relative. Reportable liabilities do not include: (1) A credit card liability; (2) An educational loan made or guaranteed by a governmental entity, educational institution or nonprofit organization; or (3) A loan made from a state or federally regulated financial institution for business purposes. [PL 1991, c. 331, §2 (NEW).] J. "Self-employed" means that the person qualifies as an independent contractor under Title 39‑A, section 102, subsection 13‑A . [PL 2011, c. 643, §2 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 643, §14 (AFF).] [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §6 (COR).]

2. Content of statement. Each executive employee shall annually file with the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices a statement identifying the sources of income received, positions held and reportable liabilities incurred during the preceding calendar year by the executive employee or members of the executive employee's immediate family. The name and, where applicable, the job title of the individual earning or receiving the income must be disclosed, unless otherwise noted. Each source of income must be identified by name, address and principal type of economic or business activity. If disclosure of this type is prohibited by statute, rule or an established code of professional ethics, it is sufficient for the executive employee to specify the principal type of economic or business activity from which the income is derived. The statement must identify: A. If the executive employee is an employee of another person, firm, corporation, association or organization that has provided the executive employee with compensation of $2,000 or more, the name and address of the employer; [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (RPR).] B. If the executive employee is self-employed, the name and address of the executive employee's business and each source of income derived from self-employment that represents more than 10% of the employee's gross income from self-employment or $2,000, whichever is greater; [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (RPR).] C. [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (RP).] D. [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (RP).] E. [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (RP).] F. [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (RP).] G. [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (RP).] H. The name, address and principal economic or business activity of any corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business in which the executive employee or members of the employee's immediate family own or control, directly or indirectly, more than 5% of the outstanding equity, whether individually or in the aggregate, that has received revenue of $2,000 or more; [PL 2013, c. 401, §3 (AMD).] I. Each source of income of $2,000 or more the executive employee derived from providing services as an attorney, the major areas of law practiced by the executive employee and, if associated with a law firm, the major areas of practice of the firm; [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (NEW).] J. Each additional source of income of $2,000 or more received by the executive employee and a description of the nature of the income, such as rental income, dividend income and capital gains; [PL 2013, c. 401, §3 (AMD).] K. The specific source of each gift received by the executive employee; [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (NEW).] L. Each source of income of $2,000 or more received by any member of the immediate family of the executive employee, except that the employee is not required to identify the names of dependent children. If the member of the executive employee's immediate family received income of $2,000 or more in compensation, the executive employee shall identify the source of the compensation, the type of the economic activity and the title of the position held by the immediate family member; [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (NEW).] M. Each source of honoraria of $2,000 or more that the executive employee accepted; [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (NEW).] N. Each executive branch agency before which the executive employee or a member of the employee's immediate family has represented or assisted others for compensation; [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (NEW).] O. Each state governmental agency, board or commission to which the executive employee, a member of the employee's immediate family or an associated organization has sold, rented or leased goods or services with a value of $10,000 or more during the preceding calendar year and a description of the goods or services sold, rented or leased; [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (NEW).] P. Each party as defined in Title 21‑A, section 1, subsection 28 , including a party committee, and each organization that is required under Title 21‑A, chapter 13 to register with the commission as a political action committee or ballot question committee for which the executive employee or a member of the executive employee's immediate family is a treasurer, principal officer or principal fund-raiser or decision maker of the organization; [PL 2013, c. 401, §3 (AMD).] Q. Any offices, trusteeships, directorships or positions of any nature, whether compensated or uncompensated, held by the executive employee or a member of the employee's immediate family with any for-profit or nonprofit firm, corporation, association, limited liability company, partnership or business. For the purposes of this paragraph, service as a clerk of a corporation or as a registered agent authorized to receive service of any process, notice or other demand for a business entity is not considered a position with the corporation or business entity; and [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (NEW).] R. All reportable liabilities incurred by the executive employee or members of the employee's immediate family during the reporting period. [PL 2011, c. 634, §19 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 401, §3 (AMD).]

2-A. Statement of interests. [PL 2021, c. 132, §2 (RP).]

3. Time for filing. A. An elected executive employee shall file an initial report within 30 days of the executive employee's election. An appointed executive employee shall file an initial report prior to confirmation by the Legislature. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §7 (COR).] B. Each executive employee shall file the annual report by 5:00 p.m. on April 15th of each year, unless that employee has filed an initial or updating report during the preceding 30 days or has already filed a report for the preceding calendar year pursuant to paragraph A . [PL 2011, c. 634, §20 (AMD).] C. An executive employee shall file an updated statement concerning the current calendar year if the income, reportable liabilities or positions of the executive employee or an immediate family member, excluding dependent children, substantially change from those disclosed in the employee's most recent statement. Substantial changes include, but are not limited to, a new employer that has paid the executive employee or immediate family member, excluding dependent children, $2,000 or more during the current year, another source that has provided the employee with income that totals $2,000 or more during the current year or the acceptance of a new position with a for-profit or nonprofit firm that is reportable under subsection 2, paragraph Q . The executive employee shall file the updated statement within 30 days of the substantial change in income, reportable liabilities or positions. [PL 2011, c. 634, §21 (RPR).] [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §7 (COR).]

3-A. Filing upon termination of employment. An executive employee whose employment has terminated shall file a statement of finances as described in subsection 2 within 45 days after the termination of employment relating to the final calendar year of the employment. [PL 2021, c. 132, §3 (AMD).]

4. Penalties. Penalties for violation of this section are as follows. A. Failing to file a statement within 15 days of having been notified by the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices is a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged. A statement is not considered filed unless it substantially conforms to the requirements of Title 1, chapter 25, subchapter 2 and is properly signed. The commission shall determine whether a statement substantially conforms to such requirements. [PL 2011, c. 634, §23 (NEW).] B. The intentional filing of a false statement is a Class E crime. If the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices concludes that it appears that an executive employee has willfully filed a false statement, it shall refer its findings of fact to the Attorney General. [PL 2011, c. 634, §23 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 634, §23 (RPR).]

5. Rules. The Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices may adopt or amend rules to specify the reportable categories or types and the procedures and forms for reporting and to administer this section. [PL 2007, c. 704, §8 (AMD).]

6. Public record. Statements filed under this section are public records. The Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices shall provide a means for executive employees to file statements in an electronic format that must immediately place the statements on a publicly accessible website. Executive employees shall file statements required by this section using the electronic format prescribed by the commission. If an executive employee can attest to an inability to access or use the electronic filing format, the commission may provide assistance to the employee to ensure proper and timely placement of the required statements on the publicly accessible website. [PL 2013, c. 401, §4 (AMD).]

7. Disclosure of reportable liabilities. [PL 2011, c. 634, §24 (RP).]
5 M.R.S. § 1812-G — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 155 / Section 1812-G
5 §1812-G. Payment for hotel rooms
Status: in_force

A hotel, motel or other establishment that provides lodging may directly bill a state agency in connection with a state employee who travels on state business. A state agency may use a purchase order to procure lodging. [PL 2001, c. 120, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 31 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 31
5 §31. Collective bargaining rights
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be construed to diminish or impair the rights of the State or respective bargaining agent under any collective bargaining agreement. [PL 1985, c. 167 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 20023 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 25 / Chapter 521 / Section 20023
5 §20023. Education
Status: in_force

To the fullest extent possible, the Commissioner of Education shall coordinate all elementary and secondary school substance use disorder education programs administered by the Department of Education and funded under the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986 with programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. The Commissioner of Education shall participate in planning, budgeting and evaluation of substance use disorder programs and ensure that substance use disorder education programs administered by the Department of Education that involve any community participation are coordinated with available treatment services. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §35 (AMD).]

Nothing in this section interferes with the authority of the Department of Education to receive and allocate federal funds under the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986. [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §46 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 934, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 286-N — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 286-N
5 §286-N. Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Health Insurance Program Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

1. Composition; designation. The Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Health Insurance Program Advisory Committee, referred to in this section as "the advisory committee," is composed of the following 8 members: A. Six voting members who are members of the organizations listed in subparagraphs (1) to (4), duly designated by their respective organizations as follows: (1) One member duly designated by a statewide association of fire chiefs; (2) One member duly designated by a statewide association of police chiefs; (3) Two members duly designated by a statewide association of professional firefighters; and (4) Two members duly designated by a statewide association of police; and [PL 2019, c. 446, §5 (NEW).] B. Two ex officio nonvoting members as follows: (1) The Executive Director of Employee Health, Wellness and Workers' Compensation within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources or the executive director's designee; and (2) The employee of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Employee Health, Wellness and Workers' Compensation assigned to the program. [PL 2025, c. 48, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 48, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]

2. Compensation of members. The members of the advisory committee are not entitled to receive compensation for their participation in the advisory committee's activities. [PL 2019, c. 446, §5 (NEW).]

3. Chair. The Executive Director of Employee Health, Wellness and Workers' Compensation within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources, or the executive director's designee, shall serve as chair. [PL 2025, c. 48, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]

4. Term. The terms of the members are as follows. A. Each member serves a term of 5 years. [PL 2019, c. 446, §5 (NEW).] B. A member shall continue to serve after the expiration of that member's term until a qualified successor is designated. The member's continuation as a member does not change the expiration of that member's term. [PL 2019, c. 446, §5 (NEW).] C. The term of a member designated to succeed a member whose term has expired expires 5 years after the expiration date of the term of the previous member, regardless of the effective date of the new designation. There is no limit to the number of terms to which a member may be designated. [PL 2019, c. 446, §5 (NEW).] D. The designating authority shall designate a person to fill a vacancy caused by death, resignation or ineligibility within 60 days. This designation is for the unexpired portion of the term and must be made from a designation provided by the organization the former member represented, as provided in subsection 1 . With the agreement of the member being replaced and of the designating authority, the member being replaced serves until a replacement is designated. Otherwise, a vacancy exists until a replacement is designated. [PL 2019, c. 446, §5 (NEW).] E. A member is considered to have resigned if: (1) The member severs the affiliation with the organization that designated the member in accordance with subsection 1 ; or (2) The member is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the advisory committee without good cause as determined by the advisory committee. [PL 2019, c. 446, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 446, §5 (NEW).]

5. Transaction of business. The transaction of business by the advisory committee is governed as follows. A. Four voting members constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. [PL 2019, c. 446, §5 (NEW).] B. Each member is entitled to one vote. [PL 2019, c. 446, §5 (NEW).] C. Affirmative votes of a simple majority of the quorum or, if greater, of the voting members present are necessary for the passage of any resolution or any other action by the advisory committee. [PL 2019, c. 446, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 446, §5 (NEW).]

6. Rules. Rules authorized by section 286‑M, subsection 4, paragraph C must be submitted to the advisory committee for the advisory committee's review and recommendations before those rules may be adopted. [PL 2019, c. 446, §5 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 13080-G — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13080-G
5 §13080-G. Bonds
Status: in_force

1. Hearing required. The authority may issue bonds to finance its activities only after giving notice of the proposed issuance at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county and holding a duly advertised public hearing on the issuance. [PL 2003, c. 598, §3 (AMD).]

1-A. Credit of State pledged. The authority may ask the State to issue bonds to finance the undertaking of any authorized activity under this article, those bonds to have the full faith and credit of the State. Before any such bonds are issued they must be authorized by the Legislature and ratified by the electors in accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 14. Subsections 1 and 2 and subsection 7 , the 2nd 2 sentences, do not apply to bonds issued under this subsection. [PL 1995, c. 495, §5 (NEW).]

2. Authority. In addition to the authority provided in subsection 1‑A , the authority may issue bonds from time to time in its discretion to finance the undertaking of an authorized activity under this article, including but not limited to the payment of costs of acquisition, construction, reconstruction, renovation, equipping, start-up, testing, capitalized interest, reserves, reuse or improvement within the base undertaken by a person and the payment of principal and interest upon advances for surveys and plans, and may issue refunding bonds for the payment or retirement of bonds previously issued. A. The principal, interest and all other amounts that may at any time become due and payable under the bonds must be made payable solely from the income, proceeds, revenues and funds of the authority derived from or held for activities under this article. Payment of the principal and interest of bonds may be further secured by a pledge of a loan, grant or contribution from the Federal Government or other source in aid of activities of the authority under this article or solely from income, proceeds, revenues, loan repayments, funds and other property, real or personal, pledged, assigned or mortgaged by or to the authority in connection with the provision of financial assistance by the authority to any person or any combination of the foregoing and by a mortgage of an urban activity or a project or part of a project, title to which is in the authority. [PL 2003, c. 598, §4 (AMD).] B. Bonds issued under this section and paragraph do not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction and are not subject to other laws or charters relating to the authorization, issuance or sale of bonds. Notwithstanding this paragraph, the authority may issue bonds in an original principal amount not to exceed $100,000,000 to which the authority may designate section 13080‑N to apply. Bonds issued under this article are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and, together with interest on and income from the bonds, are exempt from all taxes. [PL 1995, c. 495, §7 (AMD).] C. Bonds may not be issued by the authority until the authority has received a certificate of approval from the Finance Authority of Maine authorizing issuance of bonds. Before issuing a certificate of approval under this section, the Finance Authority of Maine shall determine that there is a reasonable likelihood that the income, proceeds, revenues and funds of the authority derived from or held for activities under this article or otherwise pledged to payment of the bonds will be sufficient to pay principal, interest and all other amounts that may at any time become due and payable under the bonds. In making this determination, the Finance Authority of Maine must consider the authority's analysis of the proposed bond issue and the revenues to make payments on the bond and may require such information, projections, studies and independent analyses as it considers necessary or desirable and may charge the authority reasonable fees and expenses. The issuance by the Finance Authority of Maine of a certificate of approval under this section does not constitute an endorsement of the bonds or the projects or purposes for which those bonds are issued and neither the authority nor any other person or entity, including, without limitation, any holders of bonds of the authority, have any cause of action against the Finance Authority of Maine with respect to any such certificate of approval. The Finance Authority of Maine may require that it be indemnified, defended and held harmless by the authority for any liability or cause of action arising out of or with respect to the bonds. [PL 2003, c. 598, §4 (AMD).] D. Bonds may be issued by the authority only to finance projects that are substantially located within Aroostook County. [PL 2003, c. 598, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 598, §4 (AMD).]

3. General characteristics. Bonds authorized under this section may be issued in one or more series. The resolution, trust indenture or mortgage under which the bonds are issued may include the following: A. The date or dates borne by the bonds; [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] B. Whether the bonds are payable upon demand or mature at a certain time or times; [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] C. The interest rate or rates of the bonds; [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] D. The denomination or denominations of the bonds; [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] E. The form of the bonds, whether coupon or registered; [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] F. The conversion or registration privileges carried by the bonds; [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] G. The rank or priority of the bonds; [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] H. The manner of execution of the bonds; [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] I. The medium and place or places of payment; [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] J. The terms of redemption of the bonds, with or without premium; [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] K. The manner secured; and [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] L. Any other characteristics of the bonds. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]

4. Price sold. The bonds may be: A. Sold to any person on such terms as the authority may negotiate; [PL 2003, c. 598, §5 (AMD).] B. Exchanged for other bonds on the basis of par; or [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] C. Sold to the Federal Government at private sale at not less than par. If less than all of the authorized principal amount of the bonds is sold to the Federal Government, the balance may be sold at private sale at not less than par at an interest cost to the municipality that does not exceed the interest cost to the municipality of the portion of the bonds sold to the Federal Government. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 598, §5 (AMD).]

5. Signatures of outgoing officers; negotiability. If an official of the authority whose signature appears on a bond or coupon issued under this article ceases to be an official before the bond is delivered, the signature is nevertheless valid for all purposes, as if the official had remained in office until the delivery. Notwithstanding contrary provisions of law, bonds issued under this article are fully negotiable. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]

6. Bond recitation; conclusive presumptions. In actions or proceedings involving the validity or enforceability of a bond issued under this article or the security for that bond, a bond reciting in substance that it has been issued by the authority in connection with an activity is conclusively deemed to have been issued for that purpose and the activity is conclusively deemed to have been planned, located and carried out in accordance with this article. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]

7. No personal liability; not debt of State or municipality. Neither the trustees of the authority nor the person executing the bonds is liable personally on the bonds by reason of the issuance of the bonds. The bonds and other obligations of the authority must have stated on their face that they are not a debt of the State and that the State is not liable on the bonds. The bonds or obligations may not be payable out of funds or properties other than those of the authority acquired for the purposes of this article or otherwise pledged therefor. [PL 2003, c. 598, §6 (AMD).]

8. Bonds as legal investments. Public officers, municipal corporations, political subdivisions and public bodies; banks, trust companies, bankers, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business; insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business; and executors, administrators, curators, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest sinking funds, money or other funds belonging to them or within their control in bonds or other obligations issued by the authority under this article. These bonds or other obligations are authorized security for all public deposits. It is the purpose of this section to authorize persons, political subdivisions and officers, public or private, to use funds owned or controlled by them for the purchase of these bonds or other obligations. This section does not relieve a person of any duty or of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]

9. Investment of funds; redemption of bonds. The authority may: A. Invest, in property or securities in which savings banks may legally invest funds subject to their control, funds held in reserves, sinking funds or funds not required for immediate disbursement; [PL 2003, c. 598, §6 (AMD).] B. Cancel its bonds by redeeming them at the redemption price established in the bonds or by purchasing them at less than redemption price; and [PL 2003, c. 598, §6 (AMD).] C. Invest funds in accordance with Title 30‑A, chapter 223, subchapter 3‑A . [PL 2003, c. 598, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 598, §6 (AMD).]

10. Issue of bonds. With respect to all or any portion of any issue of any bonds or any series of bonds that the authority may issue in accordance with this article, the authority may convenant and consent that the interest on the bonds is includable, under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or any subsequent corresponding internal revenue law of the United States, in the gross income of the holders of the bonds to the same extent and in the same manner that the interest on the bills, bonds, notes or other obligations of the United States is includable in the gross income of the holders under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or any subsequent law. [PL 2003, c. 598, §7 (NEW).]

11. Pledge of security interests. Any pledge or assignment of revenue or collateral or other security interests under this article is valid and binding and perfected from the time when the pledge is made. All the revenues or collateral pledged by the authority is subject immediately to the lien of the pledge or assignment without any physical delivery or further action under the Uniform Commercial Code or otherwise. The lien of any pledge or assignment and perfection is valid and binding against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the authority, whether the parties have notice of the pledge or assignment. [PL 2003, c. 598, §7 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 13120-N — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13120-N
5 §13120-N. Speculative industrial building program
Status: in_force

The authority may assist a municipality or local development corporation to construct a speculative industrial building by loaning the municipality or local development corporation money for construction or carrying costs or both for the project, subject to the following. [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).]

1. Project. The following conditions apply to a project receiving money under this section. A. The project must be within the scope of this subchapter, must be of public use and benefit and must reasonably be expected to accomplish one or more of the following: (1) Create new employment opportunities; (2) Retain or improve existing employment; or (3) Improve the competitiveness of the occupant business. [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] B. Not more than one unoccupied speculative industrial building project may be financed in a municipality. [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).] C. The authority shall charge interest on loans or funds provided under this section to the municipality or local development corporation for a speculative industrial building that remains unoccupied for 3 or more years following completion of the building. [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).] D. The authority shall adopt rules under chapter 375 with respect to: (1) The methodology and criteria for allocating funds to speculative industrial building projects; (2) The process through which municipalities and local development corporations must apply for speculative industrial building funds; (3) Rates of interest, the duration of interest payments and any other terms to which municipalities and local development corporations must be subject under this paragraph; and (4) Other matters necessary to the proper administration of this section. Rules adopted under this paragraph are routine technical rules pursuant to chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).] [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).]

2. Obligations. The municipality or local development corporation receiving money under this section must: A. Own, or hold on long-term lease, the site for the project; [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] B. Be responsible for and present evidence to the authority of its ability to carry out the project as planned; [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] C. Site and maintain the speculative industrial building on property that is appropriate to the size and location of the speculative industrial building; [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).] D. Provide and maintain, with funds other than those provided by the authority, an adequate access road from a public highway to the proposed site and provide and maintain water, sewer and power facilities. The municipality or local development corporation must be responsible for plowing out the plant site at all times and for landscaping the grounds surrounding the building until the building is occupied by a tenant; [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] E. Comply with applicable zoning, planning and sanitary regulations in the municipality where the speculative industrial building is to be located. A loan may not be approved and a certificate of approval for the project or for any subsequent enlargement or addition to the project may not be issued until the Department of Environmental Protection has certified to the authority that all licenses required by the authority have been issued or that none are required; and [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).] F. Make adequate provisions for insurance and fire protection and for maintenance of the speculative industrial building while it is unoccupied. [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).] [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).]

3. Loan terms. Terms for a loan under this section are as follows. A. The authority shall prescribe the terms and conditions of the loan. [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] B. Loans must be repaid in full, including interest and other charges, within 90 days after the speculative industrial building is occupied. [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).] C. A speculative industrial building financed by an authority loan may not be sold or leased without the express approval of the purchaser or lessee by the authority. If the municipality or local development corporation and the authority agree that a speculative industrial building is unlikely to be sold in the near future despite a marketing effort, the authority may permit an interim lease upon terms it considers appropriate for the protection of the Speculative Industrial Buildings Fund or any successor to the fund. Occupation of the premises under an interim lease does not require payment in full of the entire loan within 90 days, as provided in paragraph B . [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).] [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).]

4. Marketing and promotion. The municipality or local development corporation receiving money under this section shall make a reasonable and continual effort to market the speculative industrial building for sale into private commercial use. Upon the request of the authority, the municipality or local development corporation shall present evidence of its marketing efforts and expenditures related to the speculative industrial building. [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).]

5. Taxes. While a speculative industrial building under this section remains unoccupied and a first mortgage is held by the authority, it is property held for a legitimate public use and benefit and is exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the State or any of its political subdivisions. [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).]

6. Municipality. A municipality may raise or appropriate money supporting and guaranteeing the obligation of a chamber of commerce, board of trade or local development corporation for the purpose of constructing a speculative industrial building subject to the provisions of this subchapter. [PL 2005, c. 425, §17 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 12004-I — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18 / Chapter 379 / Section 12004-I
5 §12004-I. Advisory boards; boards with minimal authority
Status: in_force

The primary responsibilities and powers of advisory boards and boards with minimal authority include the responsibility and authority to advise state agencies, review policies and procedures, conduct studies, evaluate programs and make recommendations to the state agencies, the Legislature or the Governor. [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

This classification includes the following. [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

FIELD NAME OF ORGANIZATION RATE OF COMPENSATION STATUTORY REFERENCE

1. Administration [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. S, §9 (RP).]

1-A. Agriculture Maine Arborist Advisory Council Expenses Only 7 MRSA §2191 [PL 2001, c. 299, §1 (NEW).]

1-B. Agriculture [PL 2011, c. 344, §4 (RP).]

2. Agriculture [PL 1993, c. 251, Pt. A, §1 (RP).]

2-A. Agriculture [PL 1993, c. 251, Pt. B, §1 (RP).]

2-B. Agriculture [PL 1995, c. 532, §2 (RP); PL 1995, c. 693, §2 (RP).]

2-C. Agriculture Animal Welfare Advisory Council Expenses Only 7 MRSA §3906‑C [PL 2001, c. 399, §1 (AMD).]

2-D. Business [PL 2005, c. 155, §2 (RP); PL 2005, c. 294, §6 (RP).]

2-E. Business [PL 2023, c. 607, §5 (RP).]

2-F. Business [PL 2005, c. 294, §7 (RP).]

2-G. Business [PL 2021, c. 36, §5 (RP).]

2-H. Cemeteries [PL 2023, c. 677, §1 (RP).]

2-I. Agriculture Advisory Committee on the Fund To Address PFAS Contamination Expenses and Legislative Per Diem 7 MRSA §320‑L [PL 2023, c. 212, §1 (AMD).]

3. Community Services [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §18 (RP); PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §25 (AFF).]

3-A. Conservation [PL 2007, c. 395, §18 (RP).]

3-B. Conservation Snowmobile Trail Fund Advisory Council Expenses for Nonsalaried or Nonpaid Public Members Only 12 MRSA §1893‑B [PL 2003, c. 260, §1 (NEW).]

3-C. Conservation [PL 2015, c. 491, §3 (RP).]

3-D. Conservation Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Expenses/Legislative per diem 12 MRSA §1890‑A [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).]

4. Corrections [PL 1993, c. 225, §1 (RP).]

4-A. Corrections [PL 2011, c. 344, §5 (RP).]

4-B. Corrections [PL 2021, c. 36, §6 (RP).]

4-C. Corrections Sex Offender Management and Risk Assessment Advisory Commission Not Authorized 34‑A MRSA §11401 [PL 2015, c. 86, §1 (NEW).]

5. Corrections Board of Visitors (For each institution under the department) Expenses Only 34‑A MRSA §3001‑A [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. A, §9 (AMD).]

5-A. Culture State Poet Laureate Advisory Selection Committee Not Authorized 27 MRSA §421 [PL 1999, c. 217, §1 (AMD).]

5-B. Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management [PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. A, §3 (RP).]

5-C. Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System Care Fund Advisory Board Expenses Only 37‑B MRSA §512‑A [PL 2013, c. 569, §1 (NEW).]

5-D. Culture Maine Library Advisory Council Not Authorized 27 MRSA §114‑A [PL 2019, c. 150, §1 (NEW).]

6. Economic Development [PL 1993, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (RP).]

6-A. Economic Development [PL 1993, c. 359, Pt. B, §1 (RP).]

6-B. Economic Development [PL 2003, c. 643, §3 (RP).]

6-C. Economic Development [PL 1999, c. 556, §5 (RP).]

6-D. Economic Development [PL 1999, c. 668, §30 (RP).]

6-E. Economic Development [PL 2001, c. 481, §1 (RP).]

6-F. Economic Development [PL 2007, c. 395, §19 (RP).]

6-G. Economic Development Maine Innovation Economy Advisory Board Not Authorized 10 MRSA §949 [PL 2007, c. 420, §2 (NEW).]

6-H. Economic Development [PL 2011, c. 344, §6 (RP).]

6-I. Economic Development Maine Workforce, Research, Development and Student Achievement Institute Not Authorized 5 MRSA §13120‑T [PL 2023, c. 649, §1 (AMD).]

6-J. Economic Development Development Ready Advisory Committee Expenses Only 5 MRSA §3235 [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. D, §16 (AMD).]

6-K. Economic Development Office of New Americans Advisory Council Compensation and Expenses as set by the Office of New Americans 5 MRSA §3111 [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. FF, §3 (NEW).] Revisor's Note: (Subsection 6-K as enacted by PL 2023, c. 683, Pt. A, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 5, SECTION 12004-I, SUBSECTION 6-L)

6-L. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 5, §12004-I, sub-§6-K) Economic Development Social Equity Program Advisory Committee Not Authorized 5 MRSA §13302 [PL 2023, c. 683, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §13 (RAL).]

7. Education [PL 2023, c. 607, §6 (RP).]

7-A. Education [PL 1993, c. 252, Pt. A, §1 (RP).]

7-B. Education [PL 2001, c. 352, §2 (RP).]

7-C. Education [PL 2019, c. 102, §1 (RP).]

8. Education Archives Advisory Board Expenses Only 5 MRSA §96 [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

9. Education [PL 1993, c. 252, Pt. B, §1 (RP).]

10. Education [PL 1989, c. 932, §2 (RP).]

10-A. Education [PL 2011, c. 344, §7 (RP); PL 2011, c. 348, §1 (RP).]

11. Education [PL 2001, c. 519, §4 (RP).]

11-A. Education: Office of Rehabilitation Services [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §6 (RP).]

12. Education [PL 1993, c. 252, Pt. C, §1 (RP).]

12-A. Education Advisory Committee on School Psychologists Expenses Only 20‑A MRSA §13022 [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. NNN, §1 (AMD).]

12-B. Education [PL 2021, c. 560, §3 (RP).]

12-C. Education: Higher Education Higher Education Interpersonal Violence Advisory Commission Expenses Only 20‑A MRSA §12984 [PL 2021, c. 733, §1 (NEW).]

13. Education [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §4 (RP).]

13-A. Education [PL 2011, c. 344, §8 (RP).]

14. Education [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §4 (RP).]

15. Education: Governor Baxter School [PL 1995, c. 676, §2 (RP); PL 1995, c. 676, §13 (AFF).]

15-A. Education: Arthur R. Gould School [PL 1997, c. 752, §4 (RP).]

16. Education: Student Assessment [PL 1993, c. 252, Pt. D, §1 (RP).]

17. Education, Truants and Dropouts Advisory Committee Expenses Only 20‑A MRSA §5152 [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

18. Education: Elementary [PL 1993, c. 252, Pt. E, §1 (RP).]

18-A. Education: Financial Aid [PL 2001, c. 417, §1 (RP).]

18-B. Education: Financial Aid Advisory Committee on Education Savings Not Authorized 20‑A MRSA §11484 [PL 2017, c. 474, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).]

18-C. Education [PL 2013, c. 533, §8 (RP).]

18-D. Education Maine Historical Records Advisory Board Not Authorized 5 MRSA §98 [PL 2001, c. 704, §4 (NEW).]

18-E. Education: Financial Aid [PL 2009, c. 369, Pt. A, §6 (RP).]

18-F. Education: Financial Aid Advisory Committee on Family Development Accounts Expenses for members representing account holders; not authorized for all other members 20‑A MRSA §10985 [PL 2019, c. 239, §1 (NEW).]

18-G. Education: Financial Aid. [PL 2025, c. 180, §1 (RP).]

19. Energy [PL 1999, c. 668, §31 (RP).]

20. Energy [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. DD, §15 (RP); PL 1989, c. 503, Pt. A, §24 (RP).]

20-A. Environment [PL 1999, c. 668, §32 (RP).]

20-B. Environment: Natural Resources and Public Utilities [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. A, §5 (RP); PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. A, §10 (AFF).]

21. Environment: Natural Resources [PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. G, §1 (RP); PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. RRR (AFF); PL 1991, c. 591, Pt. G, §1 (RP).]

22. Environment: Natural Resources [PL 1995, c. 465, Pt. A, §6 (RP); PL 1995, c. 465, Pt. C, §2 (AFF).]

22-A. Environment: Material Resources [PL 1993, c. 226, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

22-B. Environment: Natural Resources [PL 2021, c. 36, §7 (RP).]

22-C. Environment [PL 1995, c. 345, §4 (NEW); MRSA T. 5 §12004-I, sub-§22-C (RP).]

23. Environment: Natural Resources Advisory Board for the Licensing of Guides $50/Day 12 MRSA §10153 [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §6 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

23-A. Environment: Natural Resources Advisory Board for the Licensing of Taxidermists $50/Day 12 MRSA §10155 [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §7 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

23-B. Environment: Natural Resources Advisory Board for the Licensing of Whitewater Guides $50/Day 12 MRSA §10156 [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §8 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

24. Environment: Natural Resources [PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. A, §3 (RP).]

24-A. Environment: Natural Resources [PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. A, §22 (RP).]

24-B. Environment: Natural Resources [PL 2015, c. 319, §2 (RP).]

24-C. Environment [PL 1993, c. 226, Pt. C, §1 (RP); PL 1993, c. 226, Pt. C, §4 (AFF).]

24-D. Environment [PL 1993, c. 664, §2 (RP).]

24-E. Environment: Natural Resources [PL 2011, c. 344, §9 (RP).]

24-F. Environment: Natural Resources [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §5 (RP); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §30 (AFF).]

24-G. Environment: Natural Resources Maine Climate Council, Scientific and Technical Subcommittee and Working Groups Legislative Per Diem and Expenses for Legislators/Expenses Only for Certain Members 38 MRSA §577‑A [PL 2019, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]

25. Finance Advisory Council on Tax-deferred Arrangements Expenses Only 5 MRSA §884 [PL 1997, c. 204, §8 (AMD).]

25-A. Finance Board of Emergency Municipal Finance Expenses Only 30‑A MRSA §6101 [PL 1989, c. 503, Pt. A, §28 (NEW).]

25-B. Finance [PL 2019, c. 239, §2 (RP).]

26. Finance [PL 1993, c. 359, Pt. C, §1 (RP).]

27. Finance [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. S, §10 (RP).]

28. Finance [PL 1995, c. 309, §4 (RP); PL 1995, c. 309, §29 (AFF).]

29. Finance [PL 1995, c. 402, Pt. C, §3 (RP).]

29-A. Finance [PL 1991, c. 830, §1 (RP).]

29-B. Finance Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission Not Authorized 5 MRSA §1710 [PL 1995, c. 368, Pt. J, §2 (NEW).]

29-C. Finance [PL 2007, c. 395, §20 (RP).]

29-D. Finance [PL 2015, c. 491, §4 (RP).]

30. Health [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. S, §11 (RP).]

30-A. Health Care Maine Quality Forum Advisory Council Expenses Only 24‑A MRSA §6952 [PL 2003, c. 469, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

30-B. Health Care: Data Maine Health Data Organization Health Information Advisory Committee Expenses Only 22 MRSA §8718 [PL 2021, c. 423, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

31. Housing [PL 1993, c. 359, Pt. D, §1 (RP).]

31-A. Health Care [PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. J, §1 (RP).]

31-B. Health Care Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care Expenses Only 5 MRSA §3123 [PL 2021, c. 459, §4 (NEW).]

32. Housing Passamaquoddy Indian Housing Authority - Indian Township Not Authorized 30‑A MRSA §4995 [PL 2009, c. 415, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).]

33. Housing Passamaquoddy Indian Housing Authority - Pleasant Point Not Authorized 30‑A MRSA §4995 [PL 2009, c. 415, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]

34. Housing Penobscot Tribal Reservation Housing Authority Not Authorized 30‑A MRSA §4995 [PL 2009, c. 415, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]

35. Human Services [PL 1993, c. 360, Pt. B, §1 (RP).]

35-A. Human Services [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. FFF, §1 (RP).]

35-B. Human Services [PL 2019, c. 450, §1 (RP).]

36. Human Services [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §1 (RP).]

36-A. Human Services [PL 1995, c. 233, Pt. B, §1 (RP).]

36-B. Human Services [PL 2001, c. 574, §1 (RP).]

36-C. Human Services Maine Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Advisory Council Expenses/Legislative Per Diem for Nonsalaried Employee Members 22 MRSA §3789‑D [PL 2025, c. 5, §1 (AMD).]

36-D. Human Services Tobacco Prevention and Control Advisory Council Expenses/Legislative Per Diem for Nonsalaried Employee Members 22 MRSA §272 [PL 1997, c. 560, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).]

36-E. Human Services Organ Donation Advisory Council Not Authorized 29‑A MRSA §1402‑B [PL 2011, c. 168, §1 (NEW).]

36-F. Human Services MaineCare Rate Reform Expert Technical Advisory Panel Not Authorized 22 MRSA §3173‑J, sub‑§5 [PL 2021, c. 639, §1 (NEW).]

37. Human Services [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. S, §11 (RP).]

37-A. Human Services: Child and Family Services [PL 2001, c. 352, §3 (RP).]

37-B. Human Services [PL 1999, c. 668, §33 (RP).]

38. Human Services: Health Facilities [PL 2003, c. 469, Pt. C, §1 (RP); PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §3 (RP).]

38-A. Human Services Maine Telehealth and Telemonitoring Advisory Group Not Authorized 22 MRSA §3173‑I [PL 2017, c. 307, §1 (NEW).]

39. Human Services [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. LL, §3 (RP).]

40. Education Rehabilitation Services [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §7 (RP).]

40-A. Human Services: Bureau of Rehabilitation [PL 1993, c. 708, Pt. E, §2 (RP).]

41. Human Services [PL 1993, c. 360, Pt. D, §1 (RP).]

42. Human Services Maine HIV Advisory Committee Expenses Only 5 MRSA §19202 [PL 1993, c. 384, §1 (AMD).]

42-A. Human Services [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. S, §12 (RP).]

43. Human Services: Public Health [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. S, §13 (RP).]

44. Human Services: Environmental Health [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. S, §13 (RP).]

44-A. Human Services: Hospitals [PL 1995, c. 653, Pt. B, §2 (RP); PL 1995, c. 653, Pt. B, §8 (AFF).]

45. Human Services: Hospitals [PL 1995, c. 653, Pt. B, §3 (RP); PL 1995, c. 653, Pt. B, §8 (AFF).]

46. Human Services: Health Finance [PL 1995, c. 653, Pt. B, §3 (RP); PL 1995, c. 653, Pt. B, §8 (AFF).]

47. Human Services [PL 1995, c. 653, Pt. B, §3 (RP); PL 1995, c. 653, Pt. B, §8 (AFF).]

47-A. Human Services [PL 2007, c. 87, §1 (RP).]

47-B. Human Services: Nursing [PL 1999, c. 668, §34 (RP).]

47-C. Human Services: Public Health Maine Public Drinking Water Commission Expenses Only 22 MRSA §2660‑C [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]

47-D. Human Services [PL 2003, c. 465, §1 (RP).]

47-E. Human Services [PL 2007, c. 395, §21 (RP).]

47-F. Human Services [PL 2009, c. 369, Pt. A, §8 (RP).]

47-G. Human Services Acquired Brain Injury Advisory Council Expenses Only 34‑B MRSA §19001 [PL 2007, c. 239, §1 (NEW).]

47-H. Human Services: Public Health [PL 2013, c. 533, §9 (RP).]

47-I. Human Services Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council Expenses Only 22 MRSA §1726 [PL 2015, c. 203, §1 (NEW).]

48. Human Services: Public Health [PL 1999, c. 174, §1 (RP).]

48-A. Human Services: Public Health Rare Disease Advisory Council Expenses Only 22 MRSA §1700‑B [PL 2021, c. 740, §1 (NEW).]

49. Human Services: Public Health [PL 1993, c. 360, Pt. E, §2 (RP).]

49-A. Human Services: Hospices Maine Hospice Council Expenses Only 22 MRSA §8611 [PL 1989, c. 596, Pt. F, §1 (NEW).]

49-B. Human Services [PL 2015, c. 30, §1 (RP).]

49-C. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Landowners and Land Users Relations Advisory Board Not Authorized 12 MRSA §10157 [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §14 (AMD).]

50. Insurance [PL 1991, c. 701, §1 (RP).]

50-A. Insurance Health Care [PL 2005, c. 294, §8 (RP).]

51. Judiciary [PL 1997, c. 134, §8 (RP).]

52. Judiciary: Criminal Law Criminal Law Advisory Commission Expenses Only 17‑A MRSA §1351 [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

52-A. Judiciary: Family Law Family Law Advisory Commission None Authorized 19‑A MRSA §351 [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. D, §5 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

52-B. Judiciary: Family Law [PL 2005, c. 294, §9 (RP).]

52-C. Judiciary: Cannabis [PL 2023, c. 650, §1 (RP).]

53. Labor [PL 2001, c. 352, §4 (RP).]

54. Labor New Ventures Maine Advisory Council Not Authorized 20‑A MRSA §10924 [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §1 (AMD); PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. Q, §2 (REV).]

54-A. Education: Office of Rehabilitation Services [PL 1999, c. 58, §1 (RP).]

54-B. Labor: Rehabilitation Services [PL 2009, c. 174, §2 (RP).]

54-C. Legislature [PL 2015, c. 491, §5 (RP).]

54-D. Labor Maine Apprenticeship Council Expenses Only 26 MRSA §3209 [PL 2011, c. 491, §8 (NEW).]

54-E. Labor Essential Support Workforce Advisory Committee Not Authorized 26 MRSA §3802 [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §7 (COR).]

54-F. Labor Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Authority Expenses Only 26 MRSA §850‑O [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. AAA, §2 (NEW).]

55. Local and County Government [PL 1989, c. 304, §1 (RP).]

55-A. Local and County Government [PL 1995, c. 148, §11 (RP).]

56. Local and County Government [PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. A, §17 (RP).]

57. Local and County Government [PL 1995, c. 233, Pt. C, §1 (RP).]

57-A. Marine Resources: Zones Lobster Management Policy Councils Expenses Only 12 MRSA §6447 [PL 1995, c. 468, §1 (NEW).]

57-B. Marine Resources: Zones Sea Urchin Zone Council Expenses Only 12 MRSA §6749‑X [PL 2001, c. 327, §1 (AMD).]

57-C. Marine Resources Aquaculture Advisory Council Expenses Only 12 MRSA §6080 [PL 2019, c. 225, §1 (AMD).]

57-D. Marine Resources [PL 2009, c. 369, Pt. A, §9 (RP).]

57-E. Marine Resources Commercial Fishing Safety Council Expenses only 12 MRSA §6034 [PL 2007, c. 34, §1 (AMD).]

57-F. Marine Resources Scallop Advisory Council Expenses Only 12 MRSA §6729‑B [PL 2003, c. 319, §1 (NEW).]

57-G. Marine Resources Shellfish Advisory Council Expenses Only 12 MRSA §6038 [PL 2007, c. 606, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

57-H. Marine Resources Seaweed Fisheries Advisory Council Expenses Only 12 MRSA §6087 [PL 2017, c. 52, §1 (NEW).]

57-I. Marine Resources Working Waterfront Advisory Council Not Authorized 5 MRSA §3208 [PL 2025, c. 265, §3 (NEW).]

58. Marine Resources: Industry Lobster Advisory Council Expenses Only 12 MRSA §6462‑A A. [PL 2001, c. 93, §1 (RP).] [PL 2001, c. 93, §1 (AMD).]

58-A. Medicine [PL 1999, c. 668, §35 (RP).]

58-B. Medicine [PL 1999, c. 668, §35 (RP).]

58-C. Medicine [PL 1999, c. 668, §35 (RP).]

58-D. Medicine [PL 1999, c. 668, §36 (RP).]

59. Mental Health and Mental Retardation [PL 1999, c. 668, §37 (RP).]

59-A. Mental Health and Mental Retardation [PL 1993, c. 360, Pt. G, §1 (RP).]

59-B. Mental Health and Mental Retardation [PL 1999, c. 668, §38 (RP); PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. L, §1 (RP).]

59-C. Mental Health and Mental Retardation [PL 1999, c. 668, §38 (RP); PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. L, §1 (RP).]

60. Mental Health and Mental Retardation [PL 1987, c. 887, §2 (RP).]

60-A. Mental Health and Mental Retardation [PL 1995, c. 395, Pt. G, §5 (RP); PL 1995, c. 395, Pt. G, §20 (AFF).]

60-B. Mental Health Consumer Council System of Maine Expenses and Legislative Per Diem 34‑B MRSA §3611 [PL 2007, c. 592, §1 (NEW).]

61. Mental Health and Mental Retardation [PL 2007, c. 356, §2 (RP); PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. D, §3 (AFF).]

62. Mental Health and Mental Retardation [PL 1987, c. 887, §2 (RP).]

63. Mental Health and Mental Retardation [PL 1999, c. 668, §39 (RP).]

64. Mental Health and Mental Retardation [PL 1993, c. 48, §1 (RP).]

65. Children's Services [PL 1999, c. 668, §40 (RP).]

66. Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Maine Developmental Disabilities Council Expenses Only 34‑B MRSA §17001 [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).]

67. Mental Health and Mental Retardation [PL 1993, c. 360, Pt. I, §1 (RP).]

68. Natural Resources: Forests [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. S, §13 (RP).]

68-A. Natural Resources State Conservation District Advisory Council Expenses Only 12 MRSA §51‑A [PL 1995, c. 532, §3 (NEW).]

68-B. Natural Resources [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §6 (RP); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §30 (AFF).]

68-C. Natural Resources Water Resources Planning Committee Not Authorized 5 MRSA §6401 [PL 2019, c. 67, §2 (NEW).]

69. Natural Resources: Recreation [PL 1993, c. 438, §1 (RP).]

70. Natural Resources: Recreation [PL 2007, c. 651, §1 (RP).]

70-A. Occupations: Insurance Continuing Education Advisory Committee Expenses Only 24‑A MRSA §1481 [PL 1997, c. 457, §1 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 457, §55 (AFF).]

71. Occupations: Insurance [PL 1997, c. 457, §2 (RP); PL 1997, c. 457, §55 (AFF).]

71-A. Occupations: Fire Protection [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. S, §15 (RP).]

72. Occupations: Insurance [PL 1999, c. 127, Pt. A, §9 (RP).]

72-A. Occupations: Insurance [PL 1999, c. 127, Pt. A, §10 (RP).]

72-B. Occupations: Massage Practitioners [PL 2005, c. 294, §10 (RP).]

72-C. Occupations: Advanced Practice Registered Nursing [PL 1999, c. 668, §41 (RP).]

73. Occupations: Real Estate. [PL 2019, c. 501, §4 (RP).]

73-A. Occupations: Nursing [PL 1991, c. 662, Pt. S, §16 (RP).]

73-B. Probate and Trust Law Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission Not Authorized 18‑C MRSA §1‑801 [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §13 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

74. Occupations: Medicine [PL 1993, c. 360, Pt. J, §1 (RP).]

74-A. Public Safety 9-1-1 Council Expenses Only 25 MRSA §2925 [PL 2025, c. 167, §1 (AMD).]

74-A-1. Public Utilities [PL 2005, c. 605, §4 (RP).]

74-B. State Government [PL 1993, c. 361, Pt. A, §2 (RP).]

74-C. Public Safety Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse Expenses Only 19‑A MRSA §4115 [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. A, §1 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]

74-D. Public Safety [PL 2013, c. 19, §1 (RP).]

74-E. Sentencing [PL 2013, c. 533, §10 (RP).]

74-F. Public Safety [PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §6 (RP).]

74-G. Public Safety [PL 2015, c. 86, §2 (RP).]

74-H. Public Safety Polygraph Examiners Advisory Board Not Authorized 32 MRSA §7371 [PL 2013, c. 316, §1 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

74-I. Public Safety State Trauma Prevention and Control Advisory Committee Not Authorized 32 MRSA §87‑A [PL 2015, c. 30, §2 (NEW).]

74-J. Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations [PL 2021, c. 436, §1 (RP).] Revisor's Note: Subsection 74-J as enacted by PL 2019, c. 435, §2 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 5, SECTION 12004-I, SUBSECTION 74-K Revisor's Note: Subsection 74-J as enacted by PL 2019, c. 446, §6 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 5, SECTION 12004-I, SUBSECTION 74-L

74-K. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 5, §12004-I, sub-§74-J) Public Safety Deadly Force Review Panel Not Authorized 5 MRSA §200‑K [PL 2019, c. 435, §2 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §7 (RAL).]

74-L. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 5, §12004-I, sub-§74-J) Public Safety Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Health Insurance Program Advisory Committee Not Authorized 5 MRSA §286‑N [PL 2019, c. 446, §6 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §8 (RAL).]

75. State Government Capitol Planning Commission Expenses Only 5 MRSA §298 [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

75-A. State Government State House and Capitol Park Commission Expenses Only 3 MRSA §901‑A [PL 1989, c. 410, §20 (NEW).]

75-B. State Government Blaine House Commission Not Authorized 5 MRSA §322 [PL 1993, c. 590, §2 (NEW).]

75-C. State Government [PL 2009, c. 30, §1 (RP).]

76. State Government [PL 1993, c. 361, Pt. B, §3 (RP).]

77. State Government [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. S, §17 (RP).]

77-A. State Government [PL 1999, c. 668, §42 (RP).]

78. State Planning [PL 1993, c. 92, §11 (RP).]

78-A. State Retirement System Participating Local District Advisory Committee Not Authorized 5 MRSA §18802‑A [RR 2017, c. 2, §2 (COR).]

79. Telecommunications [PL 1993, c. 361, Pt. C, §4 (RP).]

79-A. Trade Citizen Trade Policy Commission Legislative Per Diem and Expenses for Legislators/ Expenses Only for Other Members 10 MRSA §11 [PL 2003, c. 699, §1 (NEW).]

80. Telecommunications [PL 1989, c. 503, Pt. A, §36 (RP).]

80-A. Transportation: Motor Carriers [PL 1999, c. 470, §1 (RP).]

81. Transportation: Motor Vehicles Maine Aeronautical Advisory Board Not Authorized 6 MRSA §302 [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

82. Transportation: Ferry Service Maine State Ferry Advisory Board Expenses Only 23 MRSA §4301 [PL 1997, c. 643, Pt. QQ, §1 (AMD).]

82-A. Transportation: Public Transit Public Transit Advisory Council Not Authorized 23 MRSA §4209‑A [PL 2015, c. 182, §1 (NEW).]

83. Transportation: Highway [PL 1999, c. 668, §43 (RP).]

83-A. Transportation: Roads Maine Abandoned and Discontinued Roads Commission Expenses Only 23 MRSA §3036 [PL 2021, c. 743, §1 (NEW).]

84. Transportation: Motor Vehicles Medical Advisory Board (Licensing of Drivers) Expenses Only 29‑A MRSA §1258 [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §10 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]

84-A. Transportation: Motor Vehicles [PL 2011, c. 344, §11 (RP).]

85. Transportation [PL 1993, c. 420, §1 (RP).]

85-A. Technology [PL 2015, c. 284, §1 (RP).]

86. Transportation: Signs and Billboards [PL 2011, c. 344, §12 (RP).]

87. Tourism [PL 2011, c. 563, §1 (RP).]

88. Video and Film Maine State Film Commission Expenses Only 5 MRSA §13090‑H [RR 1995, c. 2, §10 (COR).]

88-A. Women Permanent Commission on the Status of Women Mileage and toll reimbursement for up to 2 meetings per year 5 MRSA §7029 [PL 2025, c. 177, §2 (AMD).]

89. Workers' Compensation [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §6 (RP); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).]

90. Workers' Compensation [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §6 (RP); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AMD).]

91. Emergency Management Homeland Security Advisory Council Not Authorized 37‑B MRSA §708 [RR 2009, c. 1, §7 (COR).]

92. Public Advocate [PL 2011, c. 79, §1 (RP).]

93. Public Advocate Electric Ratepayer Advisory Council Not Authorized 35‑A MRSA §1714 [PL 2021, c. 623, §1 (NEW).] Revisor's Note: Subsection 93 as enacted by PL 2021, c. 661, §4 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 5, SECTION 12004-I, SUBSECTION 94

94. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 5, §12004-I, sub-§93) Attorney General Maine Recovery Council Expenses Only 5 MRSA §203‑C [PL 2021, c. 661, §4 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §8 (RAL).]
5 M.R.S. § 13083-F — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13083-F
5 §13083-F. Annual report
Status: in_force

1. Annual report. The authority shall submit to the Governor, the Executive Director of the Legislative Council and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over business and economic development matters, not later than 120 days after the close of the authority's fiscal year, a complete report on the activities of the authority. The report may also be provided to any other member of the Legislature and to any other person. The report must include for the previous year: A. A description of the authority's operations and activities; [PL 2001, c. 568, §1 (NEW).] B. An accounting of the authority's receipts and expenditures and assets and liabilities at the end of its fiscal year; [PL 2001, c. 568, §1 (NEW).] C. A listing of all property transactions pursuant to section 13083‑D ; [PL 2001, c. 568, §1 (NEW).] D. A statement of the authority's proposed and projected activities for the ensuing year; and [PL 2001, c. 568, §1 (NEW).] E. Recommendations regarding further actions that may be suitable for achieving the purposes of this article. [PL 2001, c. 568, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 568, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 19503 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 24 / Chapter 511 / Section 19503
5 §19503. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).]

1. Abuse. "Abuse" means the act or failure to act, knowingly, recklessly or intentionally, that causes, or may cause, injury or death. "Abuse" includes, but is not limited to, rape or sexual assault, the striking of an individual, the use of excessive force in the use of bodily restraints, the use of bodily or chemical restraints in a manner that is not in compliance with federal and state laws, regulations and rules and verbal, nonverbal, mental and emotional harassment. [PL 2001, c. 357, §4 (AMD).]

2. Agency. "Agency" means the protection and advocacy agency for persons with disabilities, designated by the Governor. [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).]

2-A. Complaint. "Complaint" means, but is not limited to, any report or communication, formal or informal, written or oral, including media accounts and telephone calls from any source, including anonymous calls, alleging abuse or neglect of a person with a disability. [PL 2001, c. 357, §5 (NEW).]

3. Developmental disability. "Developmental disability" means a disability attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments that: A. Is manifested before the person reaches 22 years of age; [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).] B. Is likely to continue indefinitely; [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).] C. Results in substantial functional limitations in 3 or more of the following areas of major life activity: (1) Self care; (2) Receptive and expressive language; (3) Learning; (4) Mobility; (5) Self direction; (6) Capacity for independent living; and (7) Economic self-sufficiency. A person from birth through 9 years of age who has a substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition may be considered to have a developmental disability without meeting 3 of the criteria stated in this subsection if there is a high probability that the person will meet those criteria later in life if services and supports are not provided to the person; and [RR 2001, c. 1, §13 (COR).] D. Reflects the person's need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary or generic care, treatment or other services that are of a lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated. [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).] [RR 2001, c. 1, §13 (COR).]

4. Exploitation. "Exploitation" means the illegal or improper use of an individual or the individual's resources for another's profit or advantage. [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).]

5. Facility. "Facility" means any foster home; boarding home; nursing home; group home; hospital; state mental health institute; state-operated psychiatric treatment facility; state, county or municipal correctional or detention facility; shelter; or any other facility licensed or funded by the State, or any subdivision of the State, for the provision of services, supports and other assistance or residential services or treatment. "Facility" includes any facility providing services, supports and other assistance or residential services or treatment that operates without a license that is required by law, ordinance or rule. [PL 2001, c. 357, §7 (RPR).]

6. Learning disability. "Learning disability" means a disorder exhibited in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or to do mathematical calculations. [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).]

7. Mental illness. "Mental illness" means a significant mental illness or emotional impairment, as determined by a qualified mental health professional. [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).]

8. Neglect. "Neglect" means a negligent act or omission that causes or may cause an individual's injury or death or that places an individual at risk of injury or death. "Neglect" includes, but is not limited to, failure to establish or carry out an individual program, treatment or habilitation plan or the deprivation of or failure to meet essential needs, including needs for adequate nutrition, clothing, health care and a safe environment. [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).]

9. Personnel. "Personnel" means staff employed by the agency. [PL 2001, c. 357, §8 (AMD).]

10. Person with a disability. "Person with a disability" means a person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of that person and includes, but is not limited to, a person with a developmental disability, a learning disability or a mental illness. [PL 2001, c. 357, §9 (RPR).]

11. Probable cause. "Probable cause" means a reasonable ground for belief that a person with a disability has been or may be subject to abuse or neglect. The belief may be based on reasonable inferences drawn from experience or training regarding similar incidents, conditions or problems that are usually associated with abuse or neglect. [PL 2001, c. 357, §10 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 2003 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 163 / Section 2003
5 §2003. Maine Library of Geographic Information Board
Status: in_force

1. Purposes and duties. The Maine Library of Geographic Information Board, as established by section 12004‑G, subsection 30‑B , has the following purposes and duties: A. To oversee the Maine Library of Geographic Information to ensure that it operates as a coordinated, cost-effective electronic gateway providing public access to data custodians' public geographic information. Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to affect the rights of persons to inspect or copy public records under Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1 , or the duty of data custodians to provide for public inspection and copying of those records; [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] B. To establish and maintain standards, rules and policies for nonstate data custodians' geographic information that is incorporated into the Maine Library of Geographic Information. These standards, rules and policies must be consistent with the standards, rules and policies set by the Chief Information Officer that govern state data custodians' information technology. The geographic information board shall adopt rules to carry out this subchapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . Standards and policies may concern, without limitation: (1) Methods of access and delivery of information held by the library; (2) Geographic information system technical specifications; (3) Data content, metadata and security, including guideline criteria for accepting 3rd-party data from data custodians or data volunteered by the private sector; (4) Privacy and privacy protection; (5) Mechanisms to correct inaccuracies; and (6) Data validation tools and processes; [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] C. To reduce redundancies in the creation, verification and maintenance of public geographic information and to enhance its utility for complex analyses. (1) Each state data custodian, or its designee, that acquires, purchases, verifies, maintains or produces geographic information with state funds or grants shall: (a) Inform the geographic information board and the Office of Geographic Information Systems of the existence of this information and its geographic extent; and (b) Upon request, provide to the library and office an electronic copy of all information classified as public, in a form compatible with standards set by the Chief Information Officer. (2) Each nonstate data custodian, or its designee, that acquires, purchases, verifies, maintains or produces geographic information with state funds specifically provided for that purpose shall: (a) Inform the geographic information board and the Office of Geographic Information Systems of the existence of this information and its geographic extent; and (b) Upon request, provide to the library and Office of Geographic Information Systems an electronic copy of all information classified as public, in a form compatible with standards set by the Chief Information Officer; [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] D. To set priorities and authorize the expenditure of state funds, including awarding of grants or subgrants to data custodians when available. The geographic information board may seek federal and other funding partners, accept gifts and grants and expend the funds acquired for purposes consistent with this subchapter; [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] E. To promote innovative uses of geographic information through the provision of verified, coordinated, intergovernmental information via the Maine Library of Geographic Information. The geographic information board shall seek advice from the general public, professional associations, academic groups and institutions and individuals with knowledge of and interest in geographic information regarding needed information and potential innovative uses of geographic information; [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] F. To enter partnerships to promote the purposes of this subchapter; [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] G. To hear and resolve disputes that may arise between data custodians or with respect to information to be placed in the Maine Library of Geographic Information, enforcement of geographic information board standards, rules or policies or other related matters, all in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. Complainants may directly present their case to the geographic information board, which has the power to hold investigations, inquiries and hearings concerning matters brought to its attention and to make decisions with respect to the case. All interested parties must be given reasonable notice of the hearing and an opportunity to be heard. Hearings must be open to the public; [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] H. To conduct studies relating to the coordination, development and use of statewide geographic information; [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] I. To report annually by January 1st to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters, and state and local government matters. The report must provide a review of the past year's activities, including, but not limited to, a description of standards adopted, data added to the library, partnerships established, disputes addressed, studies conducted and financial activity. The library shall also make this report available to the public. This report may also include suggested legislative language intended to address geographic information issues needing legislative action; and [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] J. To develop appropriate internal services to facilitate generalized access for and use of data by governmental agencies and the public. The library may not compete directly with private enterprise. The library shall work in partnership with nonstate data custodians to promote the purposes of this subchapter. [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]

2. Membership. The geographic information board consists of 15 voting members as follows: A. The commissioner or the commissioner's designee; [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] B. The Chief Information Officer or the Chief Information Officer's designee; [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] C. Two members, or the members' designees, who are responsible for overseeing GIS functions of a state department that is a data custodian of geographic information, appointed by the Governor; [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] D. Eight representatives as follows: (1) A representative of the University of Maine System, appointed by the Chancellor of the University of Maine System; (2) Two representatives of a statewide association of municipalities, one representative appointed by the President of the Senate from nominations made by the association's governing body and one representative appointed by the Speaker of the House from nominations made by the association's governing body; (3) One representative of a statewide association of regional councils, appointed by the Speaker of the House from nominations made by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; (4) One representative of a statewide association of counties, appointed by the Governor from nominations made by the association's governing body; (5) One representative of a statewide association representing real estate and development interests, appointed by the President of the Senate; (6) One representative of a statewide association representing environmental interests, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and (7) One member representing public utilities, appointed by the Governor; [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §1 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §30 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).] E. Two members of the private sector representing geographic information vendors, one member appointed by the President of the Senate and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House; and [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] F. One public member, appointed by the President of the Senate. [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] The terms for the members appointed pursuant to paragraphs C , D , E and F are 3 years. A member who designates another person to serve on the geographic information board as that member's designee shall provide written notice to the geographic information board's staff of the name and title of the designee. [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §1 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §30 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]

3. Board chair. The geographic information board shall annually elect a chair from its membership at the first meeting in each year. [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]

4. Staff. Staff support to the geographic information board is provided by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]

5. Quorum; action. Eight members of the geographic information board constitute a quorum. The affirmative vote of 7 members is necessary for any action taken by the geographic information board. A vacancy in the membership of the geographic information board does not impair the right of a quorum to exercise all the powers and perform the duties of the geographic information board. The geographic information board may use video conferencing and other technologies to conduct its business but is not exempt from Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1 . [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]

6. Meetings. The geographic information board shall meet at the call of the chair but not less than quarterly. Notice must be provided no less than 5 working days prior to the meeting. Notice may be in writing by facsimile or electronic transmission. [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]

7. Memorandum of understanding. Information to be provided by a nonstate data custodian or its designee to the Maine Library of Geographic Information is governed by a memorandum of understanding between the geographic information board or its designee and the nonstate data custodian or its designee. [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]

8. Data custodian responsibilities. Federal and nonstate data custodians may voluntarily contribute data to the Maine Library of Geographic Information, except that data developed with state funds must be submitted to the library. Data custodians or their designees are responsible for: A. Ensuring that the public information is accurate, complete and current through the creation of adequate procedures; [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] B. Updating source data bases following verification of suggested corrections that users submit in accordance with geographic information board standards; [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] C. Complying with standards adopted by the geographic information board; and [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] D. Providing reasonable safeguards to protect confidentiality. [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 949 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 2 / Chapter 71 / Section 949
5 §949. Public Utilities Commission
Status: in_force

1. Major policy-influencing positions. The following positions are major policy-influencing positions within the Public Utilities Commission. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, these positions and their successor positions are subject to this chapter: A. General Counsel - Public Utilities Commission; [PL 1985, c. 618, §4 (AMD).] B. Director of telephone and water utility industries; [PL 2009, c. 122, §4 (AMD).] C. Administrative Director; [PL 1985, c. 618, §4 (AMD).] D. Director of electric and gas utility industries; [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. UUU, §2 (AMD).] D-1. [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. A, §2 (RP); PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. A, §10 (AFF).] E. Director of consumer assistance and safety; and [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. UUU, §2 (AMD).] F. Director of emergency services communication. [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. UUU, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. UUU, §2 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 17765 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 423 / Section 17765
5 §17765. Teacher previously employed as teacher's aide or Educational Technician I
Status: in_force

A member who is a teacher who was previously employed by a school administrative unit in this State as a teacher's aide or Education Technician I may purchase service credit for the time so employed, under the following conditions. [PL 1997, c. 161, §1 (NEW).]

1. Payment to fund. Before the retirement benefit becomes effective, members must pay into the Members' Contribution Fund by a single direct payment or annual direct payments to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program an amount that, together with regular interest on that amount, is the actuarial equivalent, at the effective date of the retirement benefit, of the portion of the retirement benefit based on the additional creditable service. Payments must be made as provided in section 17701, subsection 4 . [PL 2007, c. 491, §143 (AMD).]

2. Partial payment and partial service credit. If any retirement becomes effective before the completion of the payment under this section, the member is entitled to service credit for that portion of the additional creditable service that the total amount of payments actually made, plus regular interest on those payments to the date the retirement benefit becomes effective, bears to the actuarial equivalent of the total portion of the retirement benefit based on the additional creditable service. [PL 1997, c. 161, §1 (NEW).]

3. Limitation on use of purchased service credit. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any service credit purchased under this section may be used only for the purpose of increasing the amount of a member's service retirement benefits by inclusion of the purchased service credit and may not be used for any other purpose. [PL 1997, c. 161, §1 (NEW).]

4. Additional conditions of service credit purchase if some or all employment as teacher's aide or Educational Technician I was under a participating local district plan. If a member was previously employed as a teacher's aide or an Educational Technician I and was a member under the Participating Local District Retirement Program, then the following additional conditions apply: A. If a member was also previously employed as a teacher's aide or an Educational Technician I by a school administrative unit where the member was not a member under the Participating Local District Retirement Program, and the member is purchasing or purchases less than all of the member's total time as a teacher's aide or an Educational Technician I, all of the time during which the member was employed as a teacher's aide or an Educational Technician I and was a member under the Participating Local District Retirement Program must be purchased before the member may purchase any of the time during which the member was employed as a teacher's aide or Educational Technician I and was not a member under the Participating Local District Retirement Program; and [PL 2007, c. 491, §144 (AMD).] B. As of the date that the retirement system receives any payment toward the purchase, a member's purchase of any service credit under this section for time during which the member was employed as a teacher's aide or an Educational Technician I and was a member under the Participating Local District Retirement Program is an irrevocable election to use the service credit purchased to increase the member's service retirement benefits under the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program, in accordance with subsection 3 . Any portion of the service credit that is purchased or available for purchase may not after purchase or being made available for purchase be considered to be service credit under the Participating Local District Retirement Program as service with the participating local district by which the member was employed as a teacher's aide or an Educational Technician I, regardless of whether the member completed the payment for purchase under this section. A member who does not complete the payment for purchase before the member's retirement becomes effective is entitled to service credit as provided in subsection 2 . [PL 2007, c. 491, §144 (AMD).] Revisor's Note: §17765. Service credit for educational leave (As enacted by PL 1997, c. 190, §2 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 5, SECTION 17766) [PL 2007, c. 491, §144 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 17436 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 421 / Section 17436
5 §17436. Liability and immunity of trustees of the investment trust fund
Status: in_force

1. Limited liability of trustees of the investment trust fund. A trustee of the investment trust fund is not: A. Personally liable for any liability, loss or expense suffered by the investment trust fund, unless such a liability, loss or expense arises out of or results from the willful misconduct or intentional wrongdoing of that trustee of the investment trust fund; [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. RRR, §2 (NEW).] B. Responsible for the adequacy of the investment trust fund to meet and discharge any obligation; or [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. RRR, §2 (NEW).] C. Required to take action to enforce the payment of any contribution or appropriation to the investment trust fund. [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. RRR, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. RRR, §2 (NEW).]

2. Immunity of trustees of the investment trust fund. The trustees of the investment trust fund are immune from suit on any and all tort claims seeking recovery of damages to the same extent as governmental entities under the Maine Tort Claims Act. [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. RRR, §2 (NEW).]

3. Legal representation and defense of trustees of the investment trust fund. The Attorney General is legal counsel to the trustees of the investment trust fund and shall represent and defend the trustees of the investment trust fund, as a group and individually, in connection with any claim, suit or action at law arising out of the performance or nonperformance of any actions related to the investment trust fund to the same extent as provided for governmental entities in the Maine Tort Claims Act. [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. RRR, §2 (NEW).]

4. Performance of essential governmental functions. The exercise of the powers conferred by this article is held to be the performance of essential governmental functions. [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. RRR, §2 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 17804 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 423 / Section 17804
5 §17804. Methods of payment
Status: in_force

Except as provided in subsection 6 , payment of a service retirement benefit shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the qualifying member becomes eligible to receive payment of the member's service retirement benefit under section 17851 or 17907 . A full month's benefit shall be paid to the beneficiary or estate of the recipient for the month in which the member dies. A qualifying member may select payment in one of the following methods. [PL 1989, c. 95, §9 (AMD).]

1. Full benefits. All retirement benefits shall be payable for life in equal monthly installments with no further payment made after the month in which the retiree dies. [PL 1987, c. 256, §9 (AMD).]

2. Option 1. The qualifying member may elect to have a reduced retirement benefit paid to the qualifying member while alive and at the qualifying member's death to have the excess, if any, of the qualifying member's accumulated contributions at the time of retirement over the portion of the total retirement benefit payments actually made to the qualifying member while alive, which is the actuarial equivalent of the accumulated contributions, paid in a lump sum to the beneficiary the qualifying member has nominated by written designation duly acknowledged and filed with the chief executive officer on a form provided or specified by the retirement system or, if no one has been nominated as beneficiary, to the qualifying member's estate. [PL 2025, c. 221, §19 (AMD).]

3. Option 2. The qualifying member may elect to have a reduced retirement benefit payable to the qualifying member while alive and at the qualifying member's death to have the benefit continued in the same amount for the life of the beneficiary the qualifying member has nominated by written designation duly acknowledged and filed with the chief executive officer at the time of retirement on a form provided or specified by the retirement system, if the beneficiary survives the qualifying member. [PL 2025, c. 221, §20 (AMD).]

4. Option 3. The qualifying member may elect to have a reduced retirement benefit payable to the qualifying member while alive and at the qualifying member's death to have the benefit continued at 1/2 the amount for the life of the beneficiary the qualifying member has nominated by written designation duly acknowledged and filed with the chief executive officer at the time of retirement on a form provided or specified by the retirement system, if the beneficiary survives the qualifying member. [PL 2025, c. 221, §21 (AMD).]

5. Option 4. [PL 1999, c. 744, §7 (RP); PL 1999, c. 744, §17 (AFF).]

5-A. Option 4. The qualifying member may elect to have a reduced retirement benefit payable to the qualifying member while alive and at the qualifying member's death to have some benefit other than that available under subsection 3 or 4 payable to the beneficiary that the qualifying member has designated, if the beneficiary survives the qualifying member. The total value of the benefit paid to the qualifying member during the qualifying member's life plus the benefit paid after the qualifying member's death is the actuarial equivalent of the benefit that the qualifying member would have received without optional modification. The method used to determine the benefit must be approved by the board, and the beneficiary must be designated by written designation, duly acknowledged and filed with the chief executive officer on a form provided or specified by the retirement system. [PL 2021, c. 548, §21 (AMD).]

5-B. Option 5. The qualifying member may elect to have a reduced retirement benefit payable in part to the qualifying member and in part to the beneficiary, who must be the sole beneficiary, while both are alive and, at the death of either, to have the higher benefit paid to the survivor for the survivor's life. The total value of the benefit paid to the qualifying member and beneficiary, during the qualifying member's life, plus the benefit to be paid after the death of either is the actuarial equivalent of the benefit that the qualifying member would have received without optional modification. The method used to determine the benefit must be approved by the board, and the beneficiary must be designated by written designation, duly acknowledged and filed with the chief executive officer on a form provided or specified by the retirement system. [PL 2021, c. 548, §22 (AMD).]

5-C. Option 6. The qualifying member may elect to have a reduced retirement benefit payable to the qualifying member while alive and, at the qualifying member's death, to have the benefit continued in the same amount for the life of the beneficiary, who must be the sole beneficiary, that the qualifying member has designated by written designation, duly acknowledged and filed with the chief executive officer on a form provided or specified by the retirement system, if the beneficiary survives the qualifying member. If the qualifying member's beneficiary predeceases the qualifying member, the qualifying member's benefit must be changed, effective the first day of the month following the date of the beneficiary's death, to be the actuarial equivalent of the benefit that the qualifying member would have received without optional modification. The reduced retirement benefit must be actuarially calculated to reflect the fact that the benefit may be changed to the larger amount should the beneficiary predecease the member. [PL 2021, c. 548, §23 (AMD).]

5-D. Option 7. The qualifying member may elect to have a reduced retirement benefit payable to the qualifying member while alive and, at the qualifying member's death, to have the benefit continued at 1/2 that amount for the life of the beneficiary, who must be the sole beneficiary, that the qualifying member has designated by written designation, duly acknowledged and filed with the chief executive officer on a form provided or specified by the retirement system, if the beneficiary survives the qualifying member. If the qualifying member's beneficiary predeceases the qualifying member, the qualifying member's benefit must be changed, effective the first day of the month following the date of the beneficiary's death, to the actuarial equivalent of the benefit that the qualifying member would have received without optional modification. The reduced retirement benefit must be actuarially calculated to reflect the fact that the benefit may be changed to the larger amount should the beneficiary predecease the member. [PL 2021, c. 548, §24 (AMD).]

5-E. Option 8. The qualifying member may elect to have a reduced retirement benefit payable to the qualifying member while alive and at the qualifying member's death to have some benefit other than that available under subsection 3 or 4 payable to the beneficiary, who must be the sole beneficiary, that the member has designated by written designation, duly acknowledged and filed with the chief executive officer on a form provided or specified by the retirement system, if the beneficiary survives the qualifying member. The total value of the benefit paid to the qualifying member plus the benefit paid after the qualifying member's death is the actuarial equivalent of the benefit that the qualifying member would have received without optional modification. If the qualifying member's beneficiary predeceases the qualifying member, the qualifying member's benefit must be changed, effective the first day of the month following the date of the beneficiary's death, to be the actuarial equivalent of the benefit that the qualifying member would have received without optional modification. The reduced retirement benefit must be actuarially calculated to reflect the fact that the benefit may be changed to the larger amount should the beneficiary predecease the member. [PL 2025, c. 221, §22 (AMD).]

5-F. Change of beneficiary. If the recipient of a service retirement benefit has elected an optional method of payment under subsection 3 , 4 , 5, 5‑A , 5‑B , 5‑C , 5‑D or 5‑E and has designated someone other than a spouse or ex-spouse as sole beneficiary, the recipient is permitted a one-time change in the designated beneficiary except as provided in paragraph D , but may not change the already elected payment option or the amount of the benefits under that option, by filing a written designation of the new beneficiary, duly acknowledged, with the chief executive officer on a form provided or specified by the retirement system. The change of beneficiary permitted by this subsection may only be made prior to the death of the prior designated beneficiary. A. The benefit payable to the recipient and the new beneficiary must be paid under the same payment option. The amount of the recipient's benefit may not change, and the amount of the new beneficiary's benefit must be the same as the amount of the prior beneficiary's benefit. [PL 1999, c. 744, §8 (NEW).] B. The effective date of the designation of the new beneficiary is the date the designation is received by the chief executive officer. As of the first day of the month following the effective date of the designation of the new beneficiary, the prior beneficiary is no longer entitled to any benefit payment and, if concurrent payment under subsection 5‑B has been elected, the new beneficiary's benefit must become effective on the same date. [PL 2021, c. 548, §25 (AMD).] C. The new beneficiary's entitlement to benefits ceases on the earlier of: (1) The date of the new beneficiary's death; and (2) The date established when the amount of the prior beneficiary's benefit was established, which is the initial commencement date of benefits to the retiree increased by the life expectancy of the prior beneficiary computed in years and months using actuarial equivalence assumptions recommended by the system's actuary. Payment of benefits to the new beneficiary must cease as of the first day of the month following the earlier of subparagraphs (1) and (2). [PL 2021, c. 548, §25 (AMD).] D. A recipient who exercises a one-time option under this subsection may revert back to the original designated beneficiary, who will be treated as the new beneficiary for purposes of paragraphs A to C . [PL 2007, c. 523, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 548, §25 (AMD).]

6. Monthly payment of $10 or less. If the monthly benefit payable to a qualifying member or the beneficiary of a qualifying member is $10 or less, there shall be paid, in lieu of those payments, a lump sum which is the actuarial equivalent, on the date the first monthly payment would otherwise be paid, of the benefit to which the qualifying member or beneficiary is entitled. A beneficiary who receives a lump sum payment under this subsection shall not forfeit any other benefit to which the beneficiary would be entitled if the beneficiary were receiving a monthly benefit payment. [PL 1989, c. 95, §10 (NEW).]

7. Notice to spouse. A qualifying member who is married on the effective date of retirement, who elects the method of payment under subsection 1 or who elects a method of payment other than that provided under subsection 1 and who designates a beneficiary other than the qualifying member's spouse must notify the spouse that the spouse is not the beneficiary. Proof that the spouse has been notified must be provided: A. By written certification of the spouse, duly acknowledged and filed with the chief executive officer, on a form provided or specified by the retirement system, indicating that notice has been received from the qualifying member; or [PL 2021, c. 548, §26 (AMD).] B. When notice has been given but certification by the spouse has not been provided, by written certification of the qualifying member, duly acknowledged and filed with the chief executive officer, on a form provided or specified by the retirement system, indicating that notice has been given to the spouse. [PL 2021, c. 548, §27 (AMD).] Payment of the qualifying member's service benefit may not commence until certification has been received by the chief executive officer. [PL 2021, c. 548, §§26, 27 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
5 M.R.S. § 13080-J — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13080-J
5 §13080-J. Designation as port of entry, international airport, foreign trade zone and free port area
Status: in_force

1. Port of entry. The authority may apply to the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States for the purpose of having Loring Air Force Base or a portion of the base designated, established or constituted as a port of entry or an international airport pursuant to the Customs Reorganization Act, 19 United States Code, Section 1, as amended, and Section 58b, as amended, and regulations of the United States Customs Service, including 19 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 101.0 and 122.1, as amended. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]

2. Foreign trade zone. The authority may apply to the Secretary of Commerce of the United States for the purpose of establishing, operating and maintaining foreign trade zones at Loring Air Force Base pursuant to the federal Free Trade Zone Act, 19 United States Code, Section 81, as amended, providing for the establishment, operation and maintenance of foreign trade zones in or adjacent to ports of entry of the United States for expediting and encouraging foreign commerce and for other purposes. A. The authority may select and describe the location of the zone, make regulations and take other actions concerning the operation, maintenance and policing of the zone as necessary to comply with the Free Trade Zone Act and the regulations promulgated under that Act. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] B. The authority may lease or may erect, maintain and operate structures, buildings or enclosures necessary for the establishment and operation of foreign trade zones. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]

3. Other tax-free provisions. The authority may establish an area at Loring Air Force Base in which personal property in transit is exempt from the provisions of the stock-in-trade tax and other taxes and customs normally levied in a port of entry. For the purposes of this section, personal property in transit through the area established by the port authority includes goods, wares and merchandise that: A. Are moving in interstate or international commerce through or over the areas established; [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] B. Are consigned from outside the State to a public or private warehouse within the State, whether that consignment is specified before or after transportation; or [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] C. Do not lose their exempt status because, while in a warehouse, they are assembled, bound, joined, processed, disassembled, divided, cut, broken in bulk, relabeled or repackaged. The warehouse in which the goods, wares and merchandise are stored may not be owned in whole or in part by either the consignee or the consignor. The exemption granted may be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this article. [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 13056 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13056
5 §13056. Duties and responsibilities of department
Status: in_force

The department shall have the duties and responsibilities to: [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§17, 19 (NEW).]

1. Implement policies and programs. Implement economic development policies and programs in compliance with the state economic development strategy; [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§17, 19 (NEW).]

2. Work with other organizations. Work with other state agencies, municipalities and regional planning, community and economic development organizations for the purpose of assisting and encouraging the orderly and coordinated development of the State; [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§17, 19 (NEW).]

3. Conduct planning and research. Conduct planning, research and analysis for department needs, but not macroeconomic forecasting, which is the responsibility of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. The department shall gather and maintain and must have access to all economic and other information necessary to the performance of its duties; [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §12 (RPR).]

4. Communication with private sector. Communicate, on a regular basis, with the private sector to inform the private sector of departmental programs and services and to determine the needs, problems and opportunities of the private sector; [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§17, 19 (NEW).]

5. Prepare and distribute publications. Prepare and distribute publications that: A. Describe various business development programs within the State that are available to Maine businesses; [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§17, 19 (NEW).] B. Describe the various community and economic development programs of the State; and [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§17, 19 (NEW).] C. Market the State of Maine and its communities as suitable areas for business development; [PL 2003, c. 159, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2003, c. 159, §1 (AMD).]

6. Implement programs. Implement economic and community development programs which are assigned to the department by the Governor or Legislature, including those formerly administered by the following other state agencies: A. The programs of the State Development Office; and [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§17, 19 (NEW).] B. Other community planning and development assistance programs of the former State Planning Office; [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §13 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §13 (AMD).]

7. Contract for services. When contracting for services, to the maximum extent feasible, seek to use the State's private sector resources in conducting studies, providing services and preparing publications; [PL 2021, c. 672, §1 (AMD).]

8. Lead agency for business assistance in response to certain events. Be the lead agency for the State to provide information and business assistance to employers and businesses as part of the State's response to an event that causes the Department of Labor to carry out rapid-response activities as described in 29 United States Code, Sections 2801 to 2872 (2002); and [PL 2021, c. 672, §2 (AMD).]

9. Establish statewide housing production goals. Establish, in coordination with the Maine State Housing Authority, a statewide housing production goal that increases the availability and affordability of all types of housing in all parts of the State. The department shall establish regional housing production goals based on the statewide housing production goal. In establishing these goals, the department shall: A. Establish measurable standards and benchmarks for success of the goals; [PL 2021, c. 672, §3 (NEW).] B. Consider information submitted to the department from municipalities about current or prospective housing developments and permits issued for the construction of housing; and [PL 2021, c. 672, §3 (NEW).] C. Consider any other information as necessary to meet the goals pursuant to this subsection. [PL 2021, c. 672, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 672, §3 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 476 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 20 / Section 476
5 §476. Acceptance of gifts, bequests, grants, aid
Status: in_force

The center may accept gifts, bequests and endowments for purposes consistent with the objectives of this chapter and may accept federal, private foundation and other grants and matching funds when determined to be in the best interests of the program. [PL 2005, c. 656, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 7-A — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 7-A
5 §7-A. Assignment of vehicles
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all assignments of state-owned vehicles to individual employees will terminate effective August 1, 1983. The Governor may establish such criteria as the Governor deems appropriate relative to the assignment of all state-owned vehicles. It is the intent of the Legislature that no state-owned vehicle may be assigned to or used exclusively by any individual employee other than those instances where the Governor deems such assignment and use to be clearly necessary in order to carry out programs that have been approved by the Legislature. [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §6 (RPR).]

1. Garaging vehicles off state grounds. Under no circumstances may any state employee garage a state vehicle at the individual's residence, except as provided: A. A vehicle may be temporarily garaged off state grounds when it is being used to transport state employees while on overnight travel; [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §6 (NEW).] B. State vehicles may be temporarily garaged off state grounds after the late conclusion of a day's work; [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §6 (NEW).] C. State vehicles may be temporarily garaged off state grounds in order to allow an employee to take a vehicle home when the next day's assignment will require the use of the vehicle for travel beyond and in the same general direction as the employee's residence; [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §6 (NEW).] D. A vehicle may be temporarily garaged off state grounds when certified by the Bureau of General Services that there is no space available on state grounds or certified by the Department of Public Safety that the space available does not provide adequate protection for the vehicle; or [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]

2. Individual assignment of vehicles. Assignment of a state vehicle to an individual employee will be made only when that assignment is clearly necessary and meets one or more of the following criteria: A. Sworn law enforcement personnel with powers of arrest or probation officers regularly assigned to field duty; [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. EE, §1 (AMD).] B. Field personnel directly concerned with the maintenance and operation of highway or Maine National Guard facilities who are frequently called for emergency duty at other than regular working hours; [PL 2019, c. 578, §1 (AMD).] C. Employees identified by the Governor, the Commissioner of Public Safety, the Commissioner of Corrections, the Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management or the Commissioner of Transportation to be available for call beyond the normal workday on a regular basis to protect the public safety; [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. EE, §2 (AMD).] D. Employees who are officially headquartered at their residences and carry unusual materials or equipment which make up an integral part of the employee's ability to perform the employee's job function on a regular basis and would be dangerous, unsanitary or too large to carry in that employee's personal vehicle; or [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §6 (NEW).] E. Employees who are officially headquartered at their residences provided the department head determines annually that the assignment is more effective than reimbursement for mileage. [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. EE, §§1, 2 (AMD).]

3. Annual report. Every department or agency in State Government that has state-owned vehicles must file a report with the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs no later than January 15th of every year that provides detailed information on state-owned vehicles. This report must include, but is not limited to, the following information: the total number of state vehicles within that department or agency; the individual employees to whom a state vehicle is assigned; and the purpose or function to which all other vehicles are assigned. [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. Y, §1 (NEW).]

The Governor may also establish criteria for the transfer of vehicles from department to department in order to meet priority operational needs. [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §6 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 19004 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 21 / Chapter 431 / Section 19004
5 §19004. Coverage of employees of political subdivisions
Status: in_force

1. Plan. Each political subdivision of the State following the approval of the town meeting of a town or the governing body of a city, district or other instrumentality is authorized to submit for approval by the state agency a plan for extending the benefits of the Social Security Act, Title II, in conformity with applicable provisions of such Act, to employees of such political subdivision. Each such plan and any amendment thereof shall be approved by the state agency if it finds that such plan, or such plan as amended, is in conformity with such requirements as are provided in regulations of the state agency, except that no such plan shall be approved unless: A. It is in conformity with the requirements of the Social Security Act, and with the agreement entered into under section 19003 ; [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] B. It specifies the source or sources from which the funds necessary to make the payments required by subsection 3, paragraph A , and by subsection 4 are expected to be derived and contains reasonable assurance that such sources will be adequate for such purpose; [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] C. It provides for such methods of administration of the plan by the political subdivision as are found by the state agency to be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the plan; [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] D. It provides that the political subdivision will make such reports, in such form and containing such information, as the state agency may from time to time require, and comply with such provisions as the state agency or the Federal Security Administrator may from time to time find necessary to assure the correctness and verification of such reports; and [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] E. It authorizes the state agency to terminate the plan in its entirety, in the discretion of the state agency, if it finds that there has been a failure to comply substantially with any provision contained in such plan, such termination to take effect at the expiration of such notice and on such conditions as may be provided by regulations of the state agency and may be consistent with the Social Security Act. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]

2. Hearing. The state agency shall not finally refuse to approve a plan submitted by a political subdivision under subsection 1 and shall not terminate an approved plan, without reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing to the political subdivision affected thereby. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]

3. Contributions. A. Each political subdivision as to which a plan has been approved under this section shall pay into the Contribution Fund, with respect to wages, as defined in section 19002 , at such time or times as the state agency may by regulation prescribe, contributions in the amounts and at the rate specified in the applicable agreement entered into by the state agency under section 19003 . [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] B. Each political subdivision required to make payments under paragraph A is authorized, in consideration of the employee's retention in, or entry upon, employment after December 31, 1986, to impose upon each of its employees, as to services that are covered by an approved plan, a contribution with respect to the employee's wages, as defined in section 19002, not exceeding the amount of tax that would be imposed by section 1400 of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act if those services constituted employment within the meaning of that Act, and to deduct the amount of the contribution from the employee's wages as and when paid. Contributions so collected must be paid into the Contribution Fund in partial discharge of the liability of the political subdivision or instrumentality under paragraph A. Failure to deduct a contribution does not relieve the employee or employer of liability therefor. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §161 (COR).] [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §161 (COR).]

4. Delinquent payments. Delinquent payments due under subsection 3, paragraph A , may, with interest at the rate of 6% per year, be recovered by action in a court of competent jurisdiction against the political subdivision liable therefor or may, at the request of the state agency, be deducted from any other moneys payable to such subdivision by any department or agency of the State. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 4572 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 12 / Chapter 337 / Section 4572
5 §4572. Unlawful employment discrimination
Status: in_force

1. Unlawful employment discrimination. It is unlawful employment discrimination, in violation of this Act, except when based on a bona fide occupational qualification: A. For any employer to fail or refuse to hire or otherwise discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race or color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin or familial status, because of the applicant's previous assertion of a claim or right under former Title 39 or Title 39‑A , because of previous actions taken by the applicant that are protected under Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 5‑B or because the applicant sought and received an order of protection under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation; or, because of those reasons, to discharge an employee or discriminate with respect to hire, tenure, promotion, transfer, compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment or any other matter directly or indirectly related to employment; or, in recruiting of individuals for employment or in hiring them, to utilize any employment agency that the employer knows or has reasonable cause to know discriminates against individuals because of their race or color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin or familial status, because of their previous assertion of a claim or right under former Title 39 or Title 39‑A , because of previous actions that are protected under Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 5‑B or because the applicant sought and received an order of protection under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation. (1) This paragraph does not apply to discrimination governed by Title 39‑A, section 353 ; [PL 2025, c. 269, §1 (AMD).] B. For any employment agency to fail or refuse to classify properly, refer for employment or otherwise discriminate against any individual because of race or color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin or familial status, because of the individual's previous assertion of a claim or right under former Title 39 or Title 39‑A , because of previous actions taken by the individual that are protected under Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 5‑B or because the individual sought and received an order of protection under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation; or to comply with an employer's request for the referral of job applicants if a request indicates either directly or indirectly that the employer will not afford full and equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of their race or color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin or familial status, because of previous assertion of a claim or right under former Title 39 or Title 39‑A , because of previous actions that are protected under Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 5‑B or because the individual sought and received an order of protection under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation; [PL 2025, c. 269, §1 (AMD).] C. For any labor organization to exclude from apprenticeship or membership or to deny full and equal membership rights to any applicant for membership because of race or color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin or familial status, because of the applicant's previous assertion of a claim or right under former Title 39 or Title 39‑A , because of previous actions taken by the applicant that are protected under Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 5‑B or because the applicant sought and received an order of protection under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation; or, because of those reasons, to deny a member full and equal membership rights, expel from membership, penalize or otherwise discriminate with respect to hire, tenure, promotion, transfer, compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment, representation, grievances or any other matter directly or indirectly related to membership or employment, whether or not authorized or required by the constitution or bylaws of that labor organization or by a collective labor agreement or other contract; to fail or refuse to classify properly or refer for employment or otherwise discriminate against any member because of race or color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin or familial status, because of the member's previous assertion of a claim or right under former Title 39 or Title 39‑A , because of previous actions taken by the member that are protected under Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 5‑B or because the applicant sought and received an order of protection under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation; or to cause or attempt to cause an employer to discriminate against an individual in violation of this section, except that it is lawful for labor organizations and employers to adopt a maximum age limitation in apprenticeship programs, if the employer or labor organization obtains prior approval from the Maine Human Rights Commission of any maximum age limitation employed in an apprenticeship program. The commission shall approve the age limitation if a reasonable relationship exists between the maximum age limitation employed and a legitimate expectation of the employer in receiving a reasonable return upon the employer's investment in an apprenticeship program. The employer or labor organization bears the burden of demonstrating that such a relationship exists; [PL 2025, c. 269, §1 (AMD).] D. For any employer, employment agency or labor organization, prior to employment or admission to membership of any individual, to: (1) Elicit or attempt to elicit information directly or indirectly pertaining to race or color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin or familial status, any previous assertion of a claim or right under former Title 39 or Title 39‑A , any previous actions that are protected under Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 5‑B or any previous actions seeking and receiving an order of protection under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation; (2) Make or keep a record of race or color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin or familial status, any previous assertion of a claim or right under former Title 39 or Title 39‑A , any previous actions that are protected under Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 5‑B or any previous actions seeking and receiving an order of protection under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation, except that, in relation to physical or mental disability, when an employer requires a physical or mental examination prior to employment, a privileged record of that examination is permissible if made and kept in compliance with this Act; (3) Use any form of application for employment, or personnel or membership blank containing questions or entries directly or indirectly pertaining to race or color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin or familial status, any previous assertion of a claim or right under former Title 39 or Title 39‑A , any previous actions that are protected under Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 5‑B or any previous actions seeking and receiving an order of protection under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation. This section does not prohibit any officially recognized government agency from keeping records permitted to be kept under this Act in order to provide free services to individuals requesting rehabilitation or employment assistance; (4) Print, publish or cause to be printed or published any notice or advertisement relating to employment or membership indicating any preference, limitation, specification or discrimination based upon race or color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin or familial status, any previous assertion of a claim or right under former Title 39 or Title 39‑A , any previous actions that are protected under Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 5‑B or any previous actions seeking and receiving an order of protection under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation; or (5) Establish, announce or follow a policy of denying or limiting, through a quota system or otherwise, employment or membership opportunities of any group because of the race or color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin or familial status, because of the previous assertion of a claim or right under former Title 39 or Title 39‑A , because of previous actions that are protected under Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 5‑B or because of any previous actions seeking and receiving an order of protection under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation, of that group; or [PL 2025, c. 269, §1 (AMD).] E. For an employer, employment agency or labor organization to discriminate in any manner against individuals because they have opposed a practice that would be a violation of this Act or because they have made a charge, testified or assisted in any investigation, proceeding or hearing under this Act. This paragraph does not limit the liability of persons pursuant to section 4633 . [PL 2021, c. 366, §5 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 269, §1 (AMD).]

2. Unlawful discrimination against qualified individual with a disability. A covered entity may not discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability of the individual in regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement or discharge of employees, employee compensation, job training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. A qualified individual with a disability, by reason of that disability, may not be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs or activities of a public covered entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such covered entity relating to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement or discharge of employees, employee compensation, job training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. A. The prohibition of this subsection against discrimination includes medical examinations and inquiries. [PL 1995, c. 393, §13 (NEW).] B. Except as provided in paragraph C , a covered entity may not conduct a medical examination or make inquiries of a job applicant as to whether the applicant is an individual with a disability or as to the nature or severity of the disability. A covered entity may make preemployment inquiries into the ability of an applicant to perform job-related functions. [PL 1995, c. 393, §13 (NEW).] C. A covered entity may require a medical examination after an offer of employment has been made to a job applicant and prior to the commencement of the employment duties of the applicant and may condition an offer of employment on the results of the examination, if: (1) All entering employees are subjected to the same examination regardless of disability; (2) Any medical and disability information and history of the applicant is collected and maintained on separate forms and in separate medical files and is treated as a confidential medical record, except that: (a) Supervisors and managers may be informed regarding necessary restrictions on the work or duties of the employee and necessary accommodations; (b) First aid and safety personnel may be informed, when appropriate, if the disability might require emergency treatment; and (c) Government officials investigating compliance with this Act are provided relevant information on request; and (3) The results of the examination are used only in accordance with this Act. [PL 2019, c. 667, Pt. A, §7 (AMD).] D. A covered entity may not require a medical examination and may not make inquiries of an employee as to whether the employee is an individual with a disability or as to the nature or severity of the disability, unless the examination or inquiry is shown to be job-related and consistent with business necessity. [PL 1995, c. 393, §13 (NEW).] E. A covered entity may conduct voluntary medical examinations, including voluntary medical and disability information and history, that are part of an employee health or wellness program available to employees at that work site. A covered entity may make inquiries into the ability of an employee to perform job-related functions. Information obtained under this paragraph regarding the medical and disability information and history of an employee is subject to the requirements of paragraph C , subparagraphs (2) and (3). [PL 2019, c. 667, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).] F. For purposes of this subsection, a test to determine the illegal use of drugs may not be considered a medical examination. (1) A covered entity: (a) May prohibit the illegal use of drugs and the use of alcohol at the workplace by all employees; (b) May require that employees may not be under the influence of alcohol or be engaging in the illegal use of drugs at the workplace; (c) May require that employees behave in conformance with the requirements established under the federal Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988, 41 United States Code, Section 701 et seq.; and (d) May hold an employee who engages in the illegal use of drugs or who is an alcoholic to the same qualification standards for employment or job performance and behavior to which that entity holds other employees, even if any unsatisfactory performance or behavior is related to the drug use or alcoholism of the employee; provided that an employer shall make reasonable accommodation to an alcoholic or drug user who is seeking treatment or has successfully completed treatment. [PL 1995, c. 393, §13 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 667, Pt. A, §§7, 8 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 1825-S — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 155 / Section 1825-S
5 §1825-S. Consequences of noncompliance with code of conduct
Status: in_force

1. Action by Chief Procurement Officer. Upon determination of a violation of the code of conduct by a contractor or contractor's supplier at the point of assembly of goods covered by this subchapter, the State, through the Chief Procurement Officer, shall inform the contractor and engage in discussions with the contractor about the violation. The purpose of the discussions is to work in partnership with the contractor to influence the contractor to change its practices or to use its bargaining position with the offending supplier to change the supplier's practices, rather than to cease doing business with the contractor or supplier. The Chief Procurement Officer shall prescribe appropriate measures to ensure compliance with the code of conduct. These measures may include, but are not limited to: A. Requesting that each party found not to be in compliance with the code of conduct provide continued access to independent monitors, if available; [PL 2007, c. 193, §3 (AMD).] B. Requesting that each party found not to be in compliance with the code of conduct offer their workers and managers the training and guidelines necessary to bring the workplace into compliance with the code of conduct; and [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] C. Requesting that each party found not to be in compliance with the code of conduct demonstrate to the Chief Procurement Officer that prescribed changes or improvements have been completed and implemented. [PL 2023, c. 516, Pt. B, §39 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 516, Pt. B, §39 (AMD).]

2. Termination of contract. If, in the opinion of the Chief Procurement Officer, a contractor that has been determined as not in compliance with the code of conduct does not make good faith efforts to change its practices or use its bargaining position with an offending supplier to change the supplier's practices, the Chief Procurement Officer may take appropriate remedial action including, but not limited to, barring the subject contractor from bidding on future state contracts or terminating the State's contract with the contractor. The authority given in this subsection must be specifically referenced in the State's contracts with those contractors that are subject to the code of conduct. [PL 2023, c. 516, Pt. B, §39 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 158 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 158
5 §158. Limitation on borrowing
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility" has the same meaning as in Title 35‑A, section 3501, subsection 1 . [IB 2023, c. 1, §1 (NEW).] B. "Cooperative" has the same meaning as in Title 35‑A, section 4103, subsection 2 . [IB 2023, c. 1, §1 (NEW).] C. "Municipal electric district" means a municipal power district formed pursuant to Title 35‑A, chapter 39 . [IB 2023, c. 1, §1 (NEW).] D. "Quasi-independent state entity" has the same meaning as in section 12021, subsection 5 . [IB 2023, c. 1, §1 (NEW).] E. "Reporting entity" has the same meaning as in section 12021, subsection 6 . [IB 2023, c. 1, §1 (NEW).] F. "Rural electrification cooperative" has the same meaning as in Title 35‑A, section 3703, subsection 2 . [IB 2023, c. 1, §1 (NEW).] [IB 2023, c. 1, §1 (NEW).]

2. Limitation on debt unless approved by voters. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary in effect as of the effective date of this section, and except as provided in subsection 4 , a quasi-independent state entity, reporting entity, municipal electric district, consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility, cooperative or rural electrification cooperative may not borrow money, incur debt, whether general obligation debt or revenue obligation debt, or issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness that would cause its total debt outstanding at any time to exceed $1,000,000,000 unless the action that would cause the total debt outstanding to exceed $1,000,000,000 is approved by the voters at a general election duly called and held in accordance with the provisions of Title 21‑A . Any borrowing, incurrence of debt, or issuance of bonds, notes, other evidences of indebtedness or other obligations subject to this section by a quasi‑independent state entity, reporting entity, municipal electric district, consumer‑owned transmission and distribution utility, cooperative or rural electrification cooperative after the effective date of this section that is not approved by the voters as required by this subsection is invalid and not legally binding nor enforceable. [IB 2023, c. 1, §1 (NEW).]

3. Statement to accompany referendum question. The Treasurer of State, with the assistance of the Secretary of State, shall prepare a signed statement to accompany any question submitted to the voters for approval under subsection 2 . The statement must include, at a minimum, an estimate of costs involved, including an explanation, based on such factors as interest rates that may vary, of the interest cost contemplated to be paid on the amount to be issued, the total cost of principal and interest that will be paid through maturity and any other substantive explanatory information relating to the debt as the Treasurer of State considers appropriate. The statement must be printed on the ballot or printed as a separate document that is available to voters as provided in Title 21‑A, section 651 . This statement must also be included in the citizen's guide to the referendum election issued by the Secretary of State pursuant to Title 21‑A, section 605‑A, subsection 2, paragraph E . [IB 2023, c. 1, §1 (NEW).]

4. Exemptions. This section does not apply to borrowing or issuance of bonds, notes, other evidences of indebtedness or other obligations pursuant to chapter 421 ; Title 10, chapter 110 ; Title 20‑A, Part 5 ; Title 22, chapter 413 ; Title 23, Part 1 ; or Title 30‑A, chapter 201 or chapter 225 . [IB 2023, c. 1, §1 (NEW).]

5. Effective date. This section takes effect: A. If the Act containing this section was referred to the people and approved by a majority of the votes given thereon, 90 days after the Governor has made a public proclamation of the result of the vote on the Act; or [IB 2023, c. 1, §1 (NEW).] B. If the Act containing this section was enacted without change by the Legislature at the session at which it was presented, 365 days after such enactment by the Legislature. [IB 2023, c. 1, §1 (NEW).] [IB 2023, c. 1, §1 (NEW).]

Revisor's Note: §158. Required training regarding harassment (As enacted by PL 2023, c. 545, §2 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 5, SECTION 159)
5 M.R.S. § 242 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 242
5 §242. Organization; deputy
Status: in_force

The Office of the State Auditor must be organized in the manner the State Auditor considers best suited to the accomplishment of its functions. The office may have those auditors, assistants and employees as the State Auditor may require, but they are subject to the Civil Service Law. [PL 2013, c. 16, §2 (AMD).]

Any person permanently employed by the Office of the State Auditor as deputy auditor, director of audits or assistant director of audits must be qualified as or have successfully completed or passed the examination for a certified public accountant, certified information systems auditor or certified internal auditor. Persons not so qualified may be employed in these audit supervisory positions on a temporary basis not to exceed 9 months. [PL 2025, c. 287, §2 (AMD).]

In the event of a vacancy in the office of State Auditor because of death, resignation, removal or other cause, the deputy auditor shall perform the duties of the office until a State Auditor has been appointed in conformity with section 241 and has been duly qualified. In the event of absence or disability of the State Auditor, the deputy auditor shall perform the duties of the office during the State Auditor's absence. [PL 2025, c. 287, §2 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 20050 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 25 / Chapter 521 / Section 20050
5 §20050. Payment for treatment; financial ability of patients
Status: in_force

1. Payment. If treatment is provided by an approved treatment facility and the patient has not paid the charge for that treatment, the treatment facility is entitled to any payment received by the patient or to which the patient may be entitled because of the services rendered, and from any public or private source available to the treatment facility because of the treatment provided to the patient. [PL 1991, c. 601, §24 (AMD).]

2. Liability. A patient in an approved public treatment facility, or the estate of the patient, or a person obligated to provide for the cost of treatment who has sufficient financial ability, is liable to the treatment facility for cost of maintenance and treatment of the patient in accordance with established rates. [PL 1989, c. 934, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).]

3. Finances. The department shall adopt rules governing financial ability that take into consideration the patient's income, savings, other personal and real property and any support being furnished to any other person that the patient is required by law to support. [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §42 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 8063 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18 / Chapter 375 / Section 8063
5 §8063. Fiscal impact
Status: in_force

Every rule proposed by an agency must contain a fiscal impact note as part of the filing. [PL 2025, c. 384, §21 (AMD).]

This section does not apply to emergency rules. [PL 1991, c. 233 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 301 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 14-A / Section 301
5 §301. Cooperation with city officials
Status: in_force

The commission shall inform the City of Augusta of the master plan, and subsequent revisions thereof, and shall make every effort to cooperate with appropriate city officials to the end that the development efforts of the State and the City of Augusta may be integrated and proceed without friction. [PL 1975, c. 647, §3 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 7030-D — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 17 / Chapter 371-A / Section 7030-D
5 §7030-D. Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The commission shall advise and consult with the Governor and the Legislature about, and assist them in improving, opportunities for women in the State by: [PL 2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]

1. Research. Carrying out research programs necessary to determine the status of women in the State; [PL 2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]

2. Activities. Promoting and coordinating activities on state and local levels designed to meet the problems of women in the State; [PL 2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]

3. Advocate. Serving as an advocate for women in making recommendations on proposed budgetary, legislative and policy actions to the Governor, the Legislature and other officials of the State and the Federal Government with respect to state and federal policies, programs and other activities affecting or relating to women in the State; [PL 2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]

4. Information. Informing the public about the presence or absence of opportunities for women in the State; [PL 2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]

5. Meetings. Conducting public hearings, conferences, workshops and other such meetings to obtain information about, discuss and publicize the needs of and solutions to the problems of women; and [PL 2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]

6. Reports. Making a biennial report to the Governor and the Legislature concerning the work and interests of the commission. [PL 2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]

The commission may accept funds from the Federal Government, from a political subdivision of the State or from an individual, a foundation or a corporation and may expend funds for purposes that are consistent with this chapter. Funds received under this section must be deposited in a nonlapsing Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of the Secretary of State to support the work of the commission. [PL 2013, c. 104, §2 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 17806 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 423 / Section 17806
5 §17806. Cost-of-living adjustment to retirement benefits
Status: in_force

Cost-of-living adjustments to the retirement benefits being paid to retired state employees, teachers or beneficiaries of either shall be governed as follows. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]

1. Determination of adjustment. The cost-of-living adjustment shall be determined as follows. A. Except as provided in paragraphs A‑1 , A‑2 and A‑3 , whenever there is a percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index from July 1st to June 30th, the board shall automatically make an equal percentage increase in retirement benefits, beginning in September, up to a maximum annual increase of 3%. Effective July 1, 2011, the increase applies to that portion of the retirement benefit up to $20,000, which amount must be indexed in subsequent years by the same percentage adjustments granted under this section. Effective July 1, 2022, the increase applies to that portion of the retirement benefit up to $24,186.25, which amount must be indexed in subsequent years by the same percentage adjustments granted under this section. [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. NN, §1 (AMD).] A-1. If there is a percentage decrease in the Consumer Price Index from July 1st to June 30th, the board shall set the percentage change at 0% for that September. The adjustment for the following year must be set based on the actuarially compounded Consumer Price Index for both years in a cost-neutral manner. If the Consumer Price Index in the subsequent year or years is not sufficient to allow for the adjustment to be cost-neutral for the 2 years, then the adjustment needed for cost-neutrality must continue to be applied to following years until such time as the cost-neutrality requirement is met. [PL 2009, c. 473, §4 (AMD).] A-2. Regardless of the amount of increase in the Consumer Price Index, for cost-of-living adjustments awarded in fiscal year 2015-16 and fiscal year 2016-17 only, the board shall automatically make a percentage increase in retirement benefits of no less than 2.55%. The increase applies to that portion of the retirement benefit that would otherwise be subject to an increase under paragraph A . [RR 2015, c. 2, §4 (COR).] A-3. For cost-of-living adjustments awarded in fiscal year 2021-22 only, the board shall automatically make a percentage increase in retirement benefits of 4.0%. The increase applies to that portion of the retirement benefit that would otherwise be subject to an increase under paragraph A . [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW).] B. Whenever the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index from July 1st to June 30th exceeds 3%, the board shall make whatever adjustments in the retirement benefits are necessary to reflect an annual increase of 3% and shall submit a supplemental budget request to the Governor for the additional funds that would be required to make adjustments in the retirement benefits to reflect the actual increase in the Consumer Price Index. The request must include a report stating the cost of the 3% increase, the actual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index and the percentage adjustments granted during the previous 5 years. The board shall make an additional adjustment in the retirement benefits in the month following the appropriation only in that amount. [PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. T, §11 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. T, §26 (AFF).] C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the amount of annual retirement benefit otherwise payable under this Part may not be less than the retired member received on the effective date of the member's retirement or on July 1, 1977, whichever amount is greater. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §113 (COR).] [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §113 (COR).]

2. Cost. The board shall determine the costs of the adjustments under this section and shall include those costs in its budget requests. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]

3. Eligibility. Cost-of-living adjustments under this section must be applied to the retirement benefits of all retirees who have been retired for at least 12 months before the date that the adjustment becomes payable, except that a member who has less than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993 may not receive a cost-of-living adjustment until at least 12 months after reaching normal retirement age. Beneficiaries of deceased retirees and members are eligible for the cost-of-living adjustment at the same time the deceased retiree or member would have become eligible. A member who is eligible to retire as of June 30, 1993 and who actually retires effective no later than July 1, 1994 is eligible for the cost-of-living adjustment if that member has been retired for at least 6 months before the date that the adjustment becomes payable. [PL 1993, c. 595, §6 (AMD).]

4. Limitation on changes in eligibility. Effective October 1, 1999: A. The time requirement of subsection 3 that a member be retired for at least 12 months before a cost-of-living adjustment becomes payable may not be increased for a member who, on October 1, 1999 or thereafter, meets the creditable service requirement for eligibility to receive a service retirement benefit, at the applicable age if so required, under section 17851 or section 17851‑A, subsection 2 ; [PL 1999, c. 489, §4 (NEW).] B. The time requirement that a member who had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993 may not receive a cost-of-living adjustment until at least 12 months after reaching normal retirement age may not be increased for a member who, on October 1, 1999 or thereafter, meets the creditable service requirement for eligibility to receive a service retirement benefit, at the applicable age if so required, under section 17851, subsection 1‑C, paragraph A ; section 17851, subsection 1‑C, paragraph B ; section 17851, subsection 2‑C, paragraph A; section 17851, subsection 2‑C, paragraph B ; or section 17851‑A, subsection 2, paragraph A ; and [PL 1999, c. 489, §4 (NEW).] C. The time requirement that a member who had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993 may not receive a cost-of-living adjustment until at least 12 months after reaching normal retirement age may not be made applicable to a member who had at least 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993. [PL 1999, c. 489, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 489, §4 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 17102 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 421 / Section 17102
5 §17102. Board of trustees
Status: in_force

1. Composition. The Board of Trustees of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System, established by section 12004‑F, subsection 9 , is composed of 8 trustees, as follows: A. The Treasurer of State or the Deputy Treasurer of State; [PL 1997, c. 625, §1 (AMD).] B. A person who is a member of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program of the retirement system through employment as a teacher and who is duly elected by the Maine Education Association; [PL 2007, c. 491, §73 (AMD).] C. A person who is a member of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program of the retirement system through employment as a state employee and who is duly elected by the Maine State Employees' Association; [PL 2007, c. 491, §74 (AMD).] D. Four persons appointed by the Governor and subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over retirement matters and to confirmation by the Legislature: (1) At least 2 of whom must be qualified through training or experience in the field of investments, accounting, banking or insurance or as actuaries; (2) One of whom must be selected from a list of 3 nominees submitted by the Maine Retired Teachers' Association; and (3) One of whom must be the recipient of a retirement allowance through the retirement system and be selected from a list or lists of nominees submitted by retired state employees, retired participating local district employees, the Maine Association of Retirees or a committee composed of representatives of these groups; and [PL 2021, c. 548, §9 (AMD).] E. A person who is a member or retired member of the Participating Local District Retirement Program of the retirement system through a participating local district and who is appointed by the governing body of the Maine Municipal Association. [PL 2017, c. 88, §10 (AMD).] F. [PL 1987, c. 715, §5 (RP).] The names of proposed trustees elected or appointed under paragraph B , C or E must be submitted to the Legislature by the Governor and are subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over retirement matters and to confirmation by the Legislature. A member who is elected or appointed may serve in the position of trustee from the date of election or appointment unless the Legislature rejects the confirmation. Each trustee subject to paragraphs B to E must have a working knowledge of retirement policy and legal issues and a general knowledge and understanding of banking, finance and investment practices. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §9 (COR).]

1-A. Retirement system employees ineligible. The chief executive officer and the employees of the retirement system may not serve on the board of trustees. [PL 1989, c. 483, Pt. A, §25 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]

2. Chair. The board shall elect from its membership a chair. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §93 (COR).]

3. Term. The terms of the trustees shall be determined as follows. A. Each trustee, except the Treasurer of State, shall serve a term of 3 years. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] B. A trustee shall continue to serve after the expiration of the trustee's term until a successor is appointed and qualified, but the trustee's continuation as a trustee does not change the expiration date of the trustee's term. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §94 (COR).] C. The term of a trustee appointed to succeed a trustee whose term has expired shall begin on the day after the expiration date of the 3-year term of the previous trustee, regardless of the effective date of the new appointment. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] D. Appointments to any vacancy caused by death, resignation or ineligibility shall be for the unexpired portion of the term. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §94 (COR).]

4. Oath. Each trustee shall, within 30 days after the trustee's appointment, take an oath of office to faithfully discharge the duties of a trustee, in the form prescribed by the Constitution of Maine. A. The oath must be subscribed to by the trustee making it. [PL 2001, c. 181, §4 (AMD).] B. The oath must be certified by the officer before whom it was taken and immediately filed in the office of the Secretary of State. [PL 2001, c. 181, §4 (AMD).] [PL 2001, c. 181, §4 (AMD).]

5. Transaction of business. The transaction of business by the board is governed as follows. A. Five trustees constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. [PL 1997, c. 625, §2 (AMD).] B. Each trustee is entitled to one vote. [PL 1997, c. 625, §2 (AMD).] C. Five votes are necessary for any resolution or action by the board at any meeting of the board. [PL 1997, c. 625, §2 (AMD).] [PL 1997, c. 625, §2 (AMD).]

6. Compensation. The trustees shall be compensated, as provided in chapter 379 , from the funds of the retirement system. For the purposes of this subsection, "administrative leave" means an excused absence from work during the employee's normal work schedule for which the employee does not receive a reduction in compensation, except that it does not include the use of earned vacation time specified by the employment contract; "public employee trustee" means a trustee selected or elected according to subsection 1, paragraph B , C or E , or an employee as that term is defined by section 17001, subsection 14 . Notwithstanding section 12004‑F, subsection 9 , certain trustees shall be compensated as follows. The employer of a public employee trustee shall grant administrative leave at the request of that trustee in order for that trustee to attend an activity compensable under section 12002‑B . If administrative leave is granted to the trustee, then the trustee shall not receive per diem authorized under chapter 379 and an amount equal to the legislative per diem which would otherwise be paid from the funds of the retirement system to the trustee shall be paid directly to that person's employer, unless the employer is the State. [PL 1989, c. 483, Pt. A, §26 (RPR).]

7. Expenses. All administrative costs and expenses attributable to the administrative operating budget of the retirement system must be charged against the assets of the applicable fund. [PL 2015, c. 385, §3 (RPR).]

8. Legal advisor. The Attorney General or an assistant designated by the Attorney General shall be legal advisor to the board. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]

9. Record. The board shall keep a record of all its proceedings, which: A. Shall comply with the requirements of section 8056, subsection 5 and sections 9059 and 9061, to the extent those laws are applicable; and [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] B. Shall be open to public inspection. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]

10. Reports. The board shall publish annually for each fiscal year: A. A report showing the fiscal transactions of the retirement system for the fiscal year and the assets and liabilities of each of the programs of the retirement system at the end of the fiscal year; and [PL 2007, c. 491, §76 (AMD).] B. The actuary's report on the actuarial valuation of the financial condition of each of the programs of the retirement system for the fiscal year. [PL 2007, c. 491, §76 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 491, §76 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 48-A — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 48-A
5 §48-A. Communication services for deaf persons, hard-of-hearing persons and late-deafened persons in court and other legal settings
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Advocate" means a person who is not a lawyer and who provides to the public advice or other substantive legal work that is not prohibited by law or regulation. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).] B. "Agency" means any authority, board, bureau, commission, department or officer of State Government or of any county, municipality, school district or any other political or administrative subdivision. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).] C. "Bureau" means the Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).] D. "CART" means computer-assisted real-time transcription using specialized equipment to transcribe real time word-for-word spoken English into written English that can be viewed on a computer screen or projected onto a large screen. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).] E. "CART provider" means a person who provides CART. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).] F. "Client" means a deaf person, a hard-of-hearing person, a late-deafened person or a hearing person who is provided interpreting services by a privileged interpreter. [PL 2009, c. 174, §1 (AMD).] G. "Confidential communication" means a communication that a client has a reasonable expectation is not being disclosed to persons other than a privileged interpreter and any client to whom the communication is intended to be made. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).] H. "Deaf interpreter" means a deaf person, hard-of-hearing person or late-deafened person with native or near-native fluency in American Sign Language who has training in interpreting and training or experience in the use of gesture, mime, props, drawings and other tools to enhance communication for deaf persons with minimal language skills. [PL 2009, c. 174, §1 (AMD).] I. "Deaf person" means a person whose sense of hearing is nonfunctional for the purpose of communication and who must depend primarily upon visual communication. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).] J. "Hard-of-hearing person" means a person who has a hearing loss resulting in a functional loss, but not to the extent that the person must depend primarily upon visual communication. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).] K. "Interpreting organization" means an organization whose function is to provide qualified legal interpreter services for a fee. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).] K-1. "Late deafened" means that the sense of hearing of an individual is nonfunctional for the purpose of communication and that the individual must depend primarily upon visual communication. The loss of the sense of hearing for a late-deafened individual occurs after the development of speech and language. [PL 2009, c. 174, §1 (NEW).] L. "Privileged interpreter" means a person identified by clients as necessary to facilitate accurate communication between the clients and who otherwise has no substantial personal or business interest in the communication. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).] M. "Qualified legal interpreter" means a person who is licensed under Title 32, chapter 22 as a certified interpreter or certified deaf interpreter and who: (1) Is a hearing person who: (a) Holds a current Specialist Certificate: Legal from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or its successor; (c) Is included on the bureau's list of qualified interpreters on the effective date of this section; or (d) Possesses qualifications, certifications or credentials to interpret in court proceedings as established by the Supreme Judicial Court; or (2) Is a deaf interpreter who holds a current Certificate of Interpretation from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or its successor or a Reverse Skills Certificate from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or its successor. A deaf person, hard-of-hearing person or late-deafened person must also satisfy the eligibility criteria for taking the exam for the Specialist Certificate: Legal or its successor. [PL 2019, c. 284, §1 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. PPP, §1 (AMD).] N. "Travel expenses" means actual expenses for transportation reimbursable at the usual state mileage rate, tolls, parking fees or other fees specified in an agreement between an interpreter or an interpreting organization and an agency or court retaining the services of the interpreter at a specific date, time and place. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 284, §1 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. PPP, §1 (AMD).]

2. Interpreter services or CART required for agency or court proceedings. When any personal or property interest of a deaf person, hard-of-hearing person or late-deafened person or of a minor whose parent or guardian is a deaf person, hard-of-hearing person or late-deafened person is the subject of a proceeding before any agency or court, the presiding officer of the proceeding shall appoint a qualified legal interpreter or CART provider. A. A qualified legal interpreter or CART provider must be appointed under this subsection after consultation with, and giving primary consideration to the request of, the deaf person, hard-of-hearing person or late-deafened person. If the appointed qualified legal interpreter does not meet the needs of the deaf person, hard-of-hearing person or late-deafened person, the presiding officer shall, with the consent of the deaf person, hard-of-hearing person or late-deafened person, appoint another qualified legal interpreter. [PL 2009, c. 174, §1 (AMD).] B. If a qualified legal interpreter appointed under this subsection for the deaf person, hard-of-hearing person or late-deafened person states that the interpretation is not satisfactory and that a qualified legal interpreter who is a deaf person, a hard-of-hearing person or a late-deafened person will improve the quality of interpretation, the presiding officer shall appoint a qualified legal interpreter who is a deaf person, a hard-of-hearing person or a late-deafened person to assist the qualified legal interpreter. [PL 2009, c. 174, §1 (AMD).] C. The presiding officer shall appoint as many qualified legal interpreters under this subsection as are necessary to meet the needs of the deaf person, hard-of-hearing person or late-deafened person. [PL 2009, c. 174, §1 (AMD).] D. A qualified legal interpreter or CART provider appointed under this subsection must be reimbursed by the agency or court conducting the proceeding at a rate negotiated with the qualified legal interpreter or interpreting organization, plus travel expenses; except that employees of the State or any of its political subdivisions, public employees and public or private school, university and college teachers or administrators for interpreting services or anyone who receives a salary during regular work hours may not be reimbursed under this subsection or subsection 3 for interpreter services performed during their regular working hours. This paragraph does not prevent any agency or court from employing a qualified legal interpreter on a full-time basis or under contract at a mutually agreed-upon compensation rate. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).] E. It is the responsibility of the agency or court conducting the proceeding to ensure compliance with the provisions of this subsection. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 174, §1 (AMD).]

3. Interpreting services or CART for consultation with appointed attorneys. When a court appoints an attorney to represent a deaf person, hard-of-hearing person or late-deafened person or to represent a juvenile whose parent or guardian is a deaf person, hard-of-hearing person or late-deafened person, the court shall provide interpreting services or CART in accordance with this subsection to allow for effective consultation between the attorney and client. Interpreting services or CART provided under this subsection must be paid for directly by the court and is not the responsibility of the attorney. [PL 2009, c. 174, §1 (AMD).]

4. Legal interpreting fund for services of attorneys and advocates, generally. [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. PPP, §2 (RP).]

5. Privileged communication. Except when a court in the exercise of sound discretion determines the disclosure necessary to the proper administration of justice, a privileged interpreter may not disclose any aspect of a confidential communication facilitated by that privileged interpreter unless all clients of the privileged interpreter privy to that confidential communication consent to the disclosure. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).]

6. Oath. Every qualified legal interpreter appointed under subsection 2 shall, before performing the qualified legal interpreter's duties, take an oath that the qualified legal interpreter will make a true interpretation in an understandable manner to the person for whom the qualified legal interpreter is appointed, and that the qualified legal interpreter will repeat the statements of the person in the English language to the best of the qualified legal interpreter's ability. [PL 2003, c. 685, §2 (NEW).]

7. Provide information. With the cooperation of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or its successor, the bureau shall prepare and continually update a directory listing all qualified legal interpreters in the State. When requested by an agency or court, the bureau shall furnish the agency or court with the directory. The Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened within the bureau shall also provide information to the public, including state agencies and individuals who work with interpreters, regarding the qualifications necessary to become a qualified legal interpreter. [PL 2009, c. 174, §1 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 1742-H — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 153 / Section 1742-H
5 §1742-H. Bureau of General Services; Lead by Example Program
Status: in_force

1. Program established. The Lead by Example Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services to consolidate responsibilities regarding statewide energy data, strategic energy purchases and the development of renewable energy projects and serve as a competitive, revolving grant program for state agency renewable energy and building efficiency projects, the purchase of electric vehicles, the construction of electric vehicle charging stations and initiatives that support maintenance, upgrades and upkeep of renewable energy systems. [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. I, §2 (NEW).]

2. Assistance and funding. The program may receive federal clean energy direct reimbursements, including under the federal Internal Revenue Service elective pay reimbursement program established under the federal Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law 117-169. All funds received must be placed in the same Other Special Revenue Funds account. [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. I, §2 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 323 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 15-A / Section 323
5 §323. Approval of alterations; oversight of plans
Status: in_force

The commission shall approve any architectural, aesthetic and decorative alterations to Blaine House grounds and public rooms and alterations to the structural features and architectural details of the private rooms and oversee plans to preserve and develop the aesthetic and historical integrity of the Blaine House and adjacent grounds. [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]

1. Oversight. The commission shall oversee the preservation of, and the development and implementation of changes guaranteeing, the aesthetic and historical integrity of the public rooms of the Blaine House and adjacent grounds and alterations to the structural features and architectural details of the private rooms of the Blaine House. [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]

2. Jurisdiction. The commission has jurisdiction over the entire exterior of the Blaine House, the interior rooms used by the public and the immediate grounds. The private office and living quarters used at the discretion of the Governor by the Governor and the Governor's family are exempt from this chapter, except for alterations to structural features and architectural details. [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]

3. Alterations. The Bureau of General Services may not make any architectural, aesthetic or decorative addition to, deletion from or change to any external or internal part of the Blaine House or its immediate grounds under the jurisdiction of the commission unless the commission has approved the change in writing. [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]

4. Research; publications. The commission may conduct research into the Blaine House, its grounds and its residents, to guide the commission in the preservation and development of the building's aesthetic and historical integrity. The commission may publish and distribute this research to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the Blaine House. [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 244-E — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 244-E
5 §244-E. Referral service; confidentiality; public records
Status: in_force

1. Identity confidential. The identity of a person making a complaint alleging fraud, waste, inefficiency or abuse through a hotline or other referral service established by the State Auditor for the confidential reporting of fraud, waste, inefficiency and abuse in State Government is confidential and may not be disclosed, unless the person making the complaint agrees in writing to the disclosure of that person's name. [PL 2009, c. 567, §1 (NEW).]

2. Contents of complaint confidential. A complaint alleging fraud, waste, inefficiency or abuse made through a hotline or other referral service established by the State Auditor for the confidential reporting of fraud, waste, inefficiency and abuse in State Government and any resulting investigation is confidential and may not be disclosed except as provided in subsections 3 and 4 . [PL 2009, c. 567, §1 (NEW).]

3. Coordination with Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability and Attorney General; disclosure to state agencies. The State Auditor may disclose information that is confidential under this section to the Director of the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability and the Attorney General to ensure appropriate agency referral or coordination between agencies to respond appropriately to all complaints made under this section. The State Auditor may disclose information that is confidential under this section related to a complaint alleging fraud, waste, inefficiency or abuse to a department or agency that is the subject of a complaint to ensure that the department or agency can respond appropriately to the complaint. The department or agency shall maintain as confidential any information related to a complaint furnished by the State Auditor. [PL 2019, c. 667, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]

4. Reports. For each complaint under this section, the State Auditor shall submit a written report to the Governor and publish the report on the auditor's publicly accessible website. The report must include a detailed description of the nature of the complaint, the office, bureau or division within the department or any agency that is the subject of the complaint, the determination of potential cost savings, if any, any recommended action and a statement indicating the degree to which the complaint has been substantiated. The report must be submitted no later than 120 days after the State Auditor receives the complaint. In addition, the State Auditor shall publish a semiannual report to the Governor and Legislature of the complaints received by the hotline or other referral service, which may be electronically published. The report must include the following information: A. The total number of complaints received; [PL 2009, c. 567, §1 (NEW).] B. The number of referrals of fraud or other criminal conduct to the Attorney General; [PL 2009, c. 567, §1 (NEW).] C. The number of referrals of agency performance issues to the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability; and [PL 2009, c. 567, §1 (NEW).] D. The number of investigations by the State Auditor by current status whether opened, pending, completed or closed. [PL 2009, c. 567, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 567, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 789 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 2 / Chapter 65 / Section 789
5 §789. Human Rights Commission
Status: in_force

All affirmative action programs, whether part of the civil service or not, shall be subject to the review and comment of the Human Rights Commission. [PL 1975, c. 153, §1 (NEW).]

All powers and duties granted to the Maine Human Rights Commission under chapter 337 apply to this section. Complaints of discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, age or familial status should be made to the Maine Human Rights Commission. [PL 2021, c. 553, §9 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 13090-I — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18-A / Chapter 383 / Section 13090-I
5 §13090-I. Maine State Film Office (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 5, SECTION 13080-U)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 5, SECTION 13080-U)

The Maine State Film Office is established within the Office of Tourism. The Director of the Maine State Film Office is responsible for undertaking a program of film promotion and implementing the recommendations and policies of the commissioner. [PL 2003, c. 198, §15 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 18003 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 423 / Section 18003
5 §18003. Computation of benefit
Status: in_force

1. Surviving spouse; no dependent children. If the qualifying member is survived by a spouse and no dependent child, the surviving spouse shall be paid 2/3 of the average final compensation of the qualifying member. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

2. Surviving spouse having care of dependent children. If the qualifying member is survived by a spouse who has the care of the dependent child or dependent children of the qualifying member, the surviving spouse shall be paid an annual sum equal to the average final compensation of the qualifying member. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

3. Surviving spouse not having care of dependent children. If the qualifying member is survived by a spouse who does not have the care of the dependent child or dependent children of the qualifying member, the surviving spouse shall share with the dependent child or dependent children an annual sum equal to the average final compensation of the qualifying member, the benefit to be divided equally among the surviving spouse and the dependent child or dependent children. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

4. No surviving spouse. If no spouse survives the qualifying member, the dependent child or dependent children shall be paid an annual sum equal to the average final compensation of the qualifying member. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 5301 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 14 / Chapter 341 / Section 5301
5 §5301. Eligibility for occupational license, registration or permit
Status: in_force

1. Effect of criminal history record information respecting certain convictions. Subject to subsection 2 and sections 5302 and 5303 , in determining eligibility for the granting of any occupational license, registration or permit issued by the State, the appropriate State licensing agency may take into consideration criminal history record information from Maine or elsewhere relating to certain convictions which have not been set aside or for which a full and free pardon has not been granted, but the existence of such information shall not operate as an automatic bar to being licensed, registered or permitted to practice any profession, trade or occupation. [PL 1989, c. 84, §1 (AMD).]

2. Criminal history record information which may be considered. A licensing agency may use in connection with an application for an occupational license, registration or permit criminal history record information pertaining to the following: A. Convictions for which incarceration for less than one year may be imposed and which involve dishonesty or false statement; [PL 1977, c. 287, §1 (RPR).] B. Convictions for which incarceration for less than one year may be imposed and which directly relate to the trade or occupation for which the license or permit is sought; [PL 1977, c. 287, §1 (RPR).] C. Convictions for which no incarceration can be imposed and which directly relate to the trade or occupation for which the license or permit is sought; [PL 1989, c. 84, §1 (AMD).] D. Convictions for which incarceration for one year or more may be imposed; or [PL 1989, c. 84, §1 (AMD).] E. Convictions for which incarceration for less than one year may be imposed and that involve sexual misconduct by an applicant for massage therapy licensure or a licensed massage therapist or an applicant or licensee of the Board of Licensure in Medicine, the Board of Osteopathic Licensure, the Board of Dental Practice, the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, the State Board of Social Worker Licensure, the Board of Chiropractic Licensure, the State Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy, the State Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors, the Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners, the Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure, the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, the Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing, the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board, the Board of Licensure of Podiatric Medicine, the Board of Complementary Health Care Providers, the Maine Board of Pharmacy, the Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, the State Board of Nursing and the Emergency Medical Services' Board. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. O, §1 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 429, §23 (REV).] [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. O, §1 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 429, §23 (REV).]
5 M.R.S. § 194-C — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 194-C
5 §194-C. Notice and approval for conversion transaction
Status: in_force

1. Notice or approval required. Prior to completing a conversion transaction, a public charity must: A. If the fair market value of assets to be converted in the transaction is $500,000 or more, obtain approval of the court in accordance with section 194‑F ; [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. If the fair market value of assets to be converted in the transaction is less than $500,000 but at least $50,000, obtain approval from the Attorney General in accordance with section 194‑E or, if the Attorney General does not approve the transaction, obtain approval from the court in accordance with section 194‑F ; or [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. If the value of the transaction is less than $50,000, provide notice to the Attorney General in accordance with section 194‑D . [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Appraisal required. Fair market value must be determined by an independent appraisal for conversion transactions with a fair market value of $50,000 or more. If the appraisal provides a range of values, the highest point of the range determines which section of law applies to the transaction pursuant to subsection 1 . [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Failure to comply with this section or sections 194-D to 194-H. A transaction consummated in violation of any provision of this section or sections 194‑D to 194‑H is voidable. Officers and directors who receive private inurement or excess benefits from such a transaction are subject to the civil penalties provided in section 194‑K . [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Applicability to nonprofit hospital or medical service organizations. This section, section 194‑B and sections 194‑D to 194‑K do not apply to a corporation or other entity licensed under Title 24, chapter 19 . A conversion of a corporation or other entity licensed under Title 24, chapter 19 is governed by section 194‑A and Title 24, section 2301, subsection 9‑D . [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 1816-A — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 155 / Section 1816-A
5 §1816-A. Personal services contracting
Status: in_force

1. Conditions; general. Except for contracts requiring specific legislative approval, personal services contracting is permissible when any one of the following conditions is met. A. The services contracted are not currently available within a state agency, can not be performed satisfactorily by civil service employees or are of such a highly specialized or technical nature that the necessary expert knowledge, experience or ability is not available through the civil service system. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] B. The services are incidental to a contract for the purchase or lease of real or personal property. Contracts under this criterion, known as service agreements, include, but are not limited to, agreements to service or maintain office equipment or computers that are leased or rented. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] C. The legislative, administrative or legal goals and purposes can not be accomplished by using persons selected pursuant to the civil service system. Contracts are permissible under this criterion to protect against a conflict of interest or to ensure independent and unbiased findings when there is a clear need for a different outside perspective. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] D. A state agency needs private counsel because a conflict of interest on the part of the Department of the Attorney General prevents it from representing the agency without compromising the agency's position. A contract entered into under this condition requires the written consent of the Attorney General. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] E. The contractor provides equipment, materials, facilities or support services that the State can not feasibly provide in the location where the services are to be performed. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] F. The contractor conducts training courses for which appropriately qualified civil service instructors are not and can not be made available. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] G. The services are of such an urgent, temporary or occasional nature that the delay incumbent in implementation under civil service would frustrate the purpose. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] H. The contracting agency demonstrates a quantifiable improvement in services that can not be reasonably duplicated within existing resources. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).]

2. Conditions; cost savings. Personal services contracting is permissible to achieve actual cost savings when all the following conditions are met. A. The contracting agency clearly demonstrates that the proposed contract would result in actual overall cost savings to the State as long as, in comparing costs: (1) The State's costs of providing the same service as proposed by a contractor are included. These costs must include the salaries and benefits of additional staff that would be needed and the cost of additional space, equipment and materials needed to perform the service; and (2) Any continuing state costs directly associated with a contractor providing a contracted function are included. These continuing state costs include, but are not limited to, those costs for inspection, supervision, monitoring and any pro rata share of existing costs or expenses, including administrative salaries and benefits, rent, equipment costs, utilities and materials. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] B. The contract does not adversely affect the State's affirmative action efforts. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] C. The contract is awarded in accordance with section 1825‑B . [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] D. The contract includes specific provisions pertaining to the qualifications of the staff that is to perform the work under the contract, as well as a statement that the contractor's hiring practices meet applicable affirmative action and antidiscrimination standards. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] E. The potential for future economic risk to the State from potential rate increases or work interruptions by the contractor is minimal. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] F. The contract is with a firm or a licensed, registered or otherwise professionally qualified individual. For the purposes of this section, "firm" means a corporation, partnership, nonprofit organization or sole proprietorship. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] G. The potential economic advantage of contracting is not outweighed by the public's interest in having a particular function performed directly by State Government. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] H. The contract does not contain standards of performance or employee qualifications lower than existing state standards or minimum qualifications. [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).] I. An equivalent basis for cost comparison between state employee and private contractor provision of services is calculated, as established by rules adopted by the Chief Procurement Officer pursuant to section 1825‑B, subsection 11 , and it is determined that the private contractor provides the best value. [PL 2023, c. 516, Pt. B, §12 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 516, Pt. B, §12 (AMD).]

3. Contract information retained. Departments or agencies submitting proposed contracts shall retain all data, including written findings, relevant to the contracts and necessary for a specific application of the standards set forth in subsections 1 and 2 . [PL 1997, c. 285, §1 (NEW).]

4. Access to public records. As a condition of accepting a contract for services under this section, a contractor must agree to treat all records, other than proprietary information, relating to personal services work performed under the contract as public records under the freedom of access laws to the same extent as if the work were performed directly by the department or agency. For the purposes of this subsection, "proprietary information" means information that is a trade secret or commercial or financial information, the disclosure of which would impair the competitive position of the contractor and would make available information not otherwise publicly available. Information relating to wages and benefits of the employees performing the personal services work under the contract and information concerning employee and contract oversight and accountability procedures and systems are not proprietary information. This subsection applies to contracts, contract extensions and contract amendments executed on or after October 1, 2009. [PL 2009, c. 221, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 12004-K — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 18 / Chapter 379 / Section 12004-K
5 §12004-K. Intergovernmental organizations
Status: in_force

The primary responsibility of intergovernmental organizations is to establish cooperation between this State and other states or Canadian provinces or other countries. [PL 2023, c. 616, §1 (AMD).]

This classification includes the following. [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

FIELD NAME OF ORGANIZATION RATE OF COMPENSATION STATUTORY REFERENCE

1. Education [PL 2011, c. 344, §13 (RP).]

2. Education New England Board of Higher Education Not Authorized 20‑A MRSA §11002 [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

3. Environment New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission Expenses Only 38 MRSA §532 [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

4. Environment Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Commission Expenses Only P&SL 1949, c. 75 [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

4-A. Environment: Natural Resources [PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §12 (RP).]

5. Environment St. Croix International Waterway Commission Legislative Per Diem 38 MRSA §991 [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

6. Marine Resources Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Expenses Only 12 MRSA §4603 [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

7. State Government [PL 2001, c. 352, §5 (RP).]

8. State Government Commission on Uniform State Laws Expenses Only 3 MRSA §241 [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

9. State Government [PL 2003, c. 643, §4 (RP).]

10. State Government Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission Expenses Only 3 MRSA §227 [PL 2021, c. 9, §1 (AMD).]

10-A. State Government Maine-Island of Ireland Trade Commission Not Authorized 10 MRSA §21 [PL 2023, c. 616, §2 (NEW).]

11. State Government New England and Eastern Canada Legislative Commission Expenses Only 3 MRSA §231 [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]

11-A. State Government [PL 2005, c. 294, §11 (RP); PL 2005, c. 332, §2 (RP).]

12. Transportation [PL 2021, c. 36, §8 (RP).]

13. Tribal-State Government [PL 1993, c. 489, §4 (RP).]
5 M.R.S. § 18454 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 20 / Chapter 425 / Section 18454
5 §18454. Spouse option; no reduction
Status: in_force

A participating local district may, by filing with the board a duly certified copy of its action, provide for all of its employees, in lieu of the benefit provided by section 18404, subsection 1 , a benefit in accordance with the following terms and conditions. [PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RPR).]

1. Limitation on beneficiary. Beneficiaries eligible to receive the benefit under this section are limited to a surviving spouse or a dependent child or children. A. [PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RP).] B. [PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RP).] C. [PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RP).] [PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RPR).]

2. Payment to retiree. A retirement benefit based upon section 18404, subsection 1 , shall be paid to the retiree during the retiree's lifetime. Upon the death of the retiree, 1/2 of the amount being paid to the retiree shall be paid to the beneficiary the retiree has nominated by written designation duly acknowledged and filed with the chief executive officer at the time of retirement, if the beneficiary survives the retiree. [PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RPR); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]

3. Surviving spouse. If the designated beneficiary is a surviving spouse, the benefit shall continue during the lifetime of the beneficiary. [PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RPR).]

4. Dependent child or children. If the designated beneficiary is a dependent child or dependent children, the benefit shall be paid to the dependent child, or if 2 or more dependent children are designated beneficiaries, the benefit shall be divided equally among them. When a dependent child ceases to meet the definition of dependent child, the benefit shall be divided among the remaining dependent children or paid to the remaining dependent child. Payment of the benefit shall continue until the remaining dependent child dies or ceases to meet the definition of "dependent child" under section 17001, subsection 12 . [PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 1586 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 145 / Section 1586
5 §1586. Transfer of funds generally
Status: in_force

Whenever the Governor shall find that the State or any of its departments, divisions or bureaus is incurring expense and using funds of the State in connection with the carrying on of the work of any board or commission which collects fees from the persons so supervised and licensed, including salaries, travel and the expense of office equipment and supplies, they are authorized and empowered to transfer from any funds now or hereafter held by any such board or commission, such sums of money as shall reimburse the State or any department or bureau thereof for such expense so incurred, including a reasonable charge for office space, light and heat. Such sums so transferred shall be added to and become a part of the funds of the department, bureau or division incurring such expense. [PL 1975, c. 771, §73 (AMD).]
5 M.R.S. § 4631 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 12 / Chapter 337 / Section 4631
5 §4631. Burden of proof
Status: in_force

In any civil action under this Act, the burden shall be on the person seeking relief to prove, by a fair preponderance of the evidence, that the alleged unlawful discrimination occurred. [PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 24051 — ME Code / Title 5 / Part 30 / Chapter 623 / Section 24051
5 §24051. Maine Children's Cabinet Early Childhood Advisory Council
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Cabinet" means the Children's Cabinet established in section 19131 . [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] B. "Council" means the Maine Children's Cabinet Early Childhood Advisory Council established in subsection 2 . [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] C. "Young children" means children from birth until they complete grade 3. [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]

2. Establishment. The Maine Children's Cabinet Early Childhood Advisory Council, as established in section 12004‑J, subsection 18 , is created to develop, maintain and evaluate under the direction of the cabinet a plan for sustainable social and financial investment in healthy development of the State's young children and their families. [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]

3. Membership. The council consists of the members listed in this subsection, who must have a strong interest in early childhood and early care and education and must be influential in their communities: A. Two members of the Senate, one from each of the 2 political parties having the greatest number of members in the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate; [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] B. Two members of the House of Representatives, one from each of the 2 political parties having the greatest number of members in the House, appointed by the Speaker of the House; [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] C. The Governor or the Governor's designee; [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] D. One person who is the parent of a young child, appointed by the Speaker of the House; [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] E. Two persons with experience in public funding and philanthropy, appointed by the Governor; [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] F. One person representing child abuse and neglect prevention, appointed by the President of the Senate; [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] G. One person representing postsecondary education, appointed by the Governor; [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] H. Three persons representing statewide, membership or constituent organizations that advance the well‑being of young children and their families, including early care and education programs, child care centers, Head Start programs, resource development centers, programs for school-age children, child development services, physicians and child advocates, nominated by their organizations and appointed by the cabinet; [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] I. Two persons representing statewide, membership or constituent organizations for public and private family child care providers, nominated by their organizations and appointed by the cabinet; [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] J. One person representing a business roundtable on early childhood investment, appointed by the Governor; [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] K. One person with expertise in children's health or public health, appointed by the Governor; [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] L. Two ex officio nonvoting members who are employees of the Department of Education and direct or work in programming that affects young children, appointed by the Commissioner of Education; and [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] M. Two ex officio nonvoting members who are employees of the Department of Health and Human Services and direct or work in programming that affects young children, appointed by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]

4. Terms of appointment. Except for ex officio members, members of the council are appointed for terms of 3 years. Members who are Legislators are appointed for the duration of the legislative terms in which they were appointed. Members who are not Legislators may serve beyond their designated terms until their successors are appointed. [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]

5. Chair. The Governor shall appoint a chair for the council. [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]

6. Staffing; funding. The council may hire staff as necessary for its work and as resources permit. The council may accept grant funding and other funding as may be available for the work of the council from the Federal Government, any department, office or political subdivision of the State or any individual, foundation or corporation. [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]