30-A M.R.S. § 4401 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4401
30-A §4401. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

1. Densely developed area. "Densely developed area" means any commercial, industrial or compact residential area of 10 or more acres with an existing density of at least one principal structure per 2 acres. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

2. Dwelling unit. "Dwelling unit" means any part of a structure which, through sale or lease, is intended for human habitation, including single-family and multifamily housing, condominiums, apartments and time-share units. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

2-A. Freshwater wetland. "Freshwater wetland" means freshwater swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas which are: A. Inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and for a duration sufficient to support, and which under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of wetland vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soils; and [PL 1989, c. 404, §1 (NEW).] B. Not considered part of a great pond, coastal wetland, river, stream or brook. [PL 1989, c. 404, §1 (NEW).] These areas may contain small stream channels or inclusions of land that do not conform to the criteria of this subsection. [PL 1989, c. 404, §1 (NEW).]

2-B. Farmland. "Farmland" means a parcel consisting of 5 or more acres of land that is: A. Classified as prime farmland, unique farmland or farmland of statewide or local importance by the Natural Resources Conservation Service within the United States Department of Agriculture; or [PL 2009, c. 356, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).] B. Used for the production of agricultural products as defined in Title 7, section 152, subsection 2 . [PL 2009, c. 356, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 356, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).]

3. Principal structure. "Principal structure" means any building or structure in which the main use of the premises takes place. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 497, §1 (RPR).]

4. Subdivision. "Subdivision" means the division of a tract or parcel of land into 3 or more lots within any 5-year period that begins on or after September 23, 1971. This definition applies whether the division is accomplished by sale, lease, development, buildings or otherwise. The term "subdivision" also includes the division of a new structure or structures on a tract or parcel of land into 5 or more dwelling units within a 5-year period, the construction or placement of 5 or more dwelling units on a single tract or parcel of land and the division of an existing structure or structures previously used for commercial or industrial use into 5 or more dwelling units within a 5-year period. A. In determining whether a tract or parcel of land is divided into 3 or more lots, the first dividing of the tract or parcel is considered to create the first 2 lots and the next dividing of either of these first 2 lots, by whomever accomplished, is considered to create a 3rd lot, unless: (1) Both dividings are accomplished by a subdivider who has retained one of the lots for the subdivider's own use as a single-family residence that has been the subdivider's principal residence for a period of at least 5 years immediately preceding the 2nd division; or (2) The division of the tract or parcel is otherwise exempt under this subchapter. [PL 2001, c. 359, §1 (AMD).] B. The dividing of a tract or parcel of land and the lot or lots so made, which dividing or lots when made are not subject to this subchapter, do not become subject to this subchapter by the subsequent dividing of that tract or parcel of land or any portion of that tract or parcel. The municipal reviewing authority shall consider the existence of the previously created lot or lots in reviewing a proposed subdivision created by a subsequent dividing. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] C. A lot of 40 or more acres must be counted as a lot, except: (2) When a municipality has, by ordinance, or the municipal reviewing authority has, by regulation, elected not to count lots of 40 or more acres as lots for the purposes of this subchapter when the parcel of land being divided is located entirely outside any shoreland area as defined in Title 38, section 435 or a municipality's shoreland zoning ordinance. [PL 2001, c. 651, §1 (AMD).] D. [PL 2001, c. 359, §2 (RP).] D-1. A division accomplished by devise does not create a lot or lots for the purposes of this definition, unless the intent of the transferor is to avoid the objectives of this subchapter or avoid other applicable municipal requirements, including, but not limited to, road standards and safety. [PL 2025, c. 385, §20 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] D-2. A division accomplished by condemnation does not create a lot or lots for the purposes of this definition, unless the intent of the transferor is to avoid the objectives of this subchapter. [PL 2001, c. 359, §3 (NEW).] D-3. A division accomplished by order of court does not create a lot or lots for the purposes of this definition, unless the intent of the transferor is to avoid the objectives of this subchapter. [PL 2001, c. 359, §3 (NEW).] D-4. A division accomplished by gift to a person related to the donor of an interest in property held by the donor for a continuous period of 5 years prior to the division by gift does not create a lot or lots for the purposes of this definition, unless the intent of the transferor is to avoid the objectives of this subchapter. If the real estate exempt under this paragraph is transferred within 5 years to another person not related to the donor of the exempt real estate as provided in this paragraph, then the previously exempt division creates a lot or lots for the purposes of this subsection. "Person related to the donor" means a spouse, parent, grandparent, brother, sister, child or grandchild related by blood, marriage or adoption. A gift under this paragraph cannot be given for consideration that is more than 1/2 the assessed value of the real estate. [PL 2025, c. 385, §20 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] D-5. A division accomplished by a gift to a municipality if that municipality accepts the gift does not create a lot or lots for the purposes of this definition, unless the intent of the transferor is to avoid the objectives of this subchapter. [PL 2001, c. 359, §3 (NEW).] D-6. A division accomplished by the transfer of any interest in land to the owners of land abutting that land does not create a lot or lots for the purposes of this definition, unless the intent of the transferor is to avoid the objectives of this subchapter. If the real estate exempt under this paragraph is transferred within 5 years to another person without all of the merged land, then the previously exempt division creates a lot or lots for the purposes of this subsection. [PL 2013, c. 126, §1 (AMD).] E. The division of a tract or parcel of land into 3 or more lots and upon each of which lots permanent dwelling structures legally existed before September 23, 1971 is not a subdivision. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] F. In determining the number of dwelling units in a structure, the provisions of this subsection regarding the determination of the number of lots apply, including exemptions from the definition of a subdivision of land. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] G. [PL 2017, c. 104, §1 (RP).] H. [PL 2001, c. 651, §2 (RP).] H-1. [PL 2017, c. 104, §1 (RP).] H-2. This subchapter may not be construed to prevent a municipality from enacting an ordinance under its home rule authority that otherwise regulates land use activities. A municipality may not enact an ordinance that expands the definition of "subdivision" except as provided in this subchapter. A municipality that has a definition of "subdivision" that conflicts with the requirements of this subsection at the time this paragraph takes effect shall comply with this subsection no later than July 1, 2027. [PL 2025, c. 385, §20 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] I. The grant of a bona fide security interest in an entire lot that has been exempted from the definition of subdivision under paragraphs D‑1 to D‑6 , or subsequent transfer of that entire lot by the original holder of the security interest or that person's successor in interest, does not create a lot for the purposes of this definition, unless the intent of the transferor is to avoid the objectives of this subchapter. A mortgage, pledge or other instrument of hypothecation against a dwelling unit or other smaller portion of real property within a parcel that is otherwise defined by this section as a lot does not itself constitute a subdivision for purposes of this section. [PL 2025, c. 385, §20 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] J. Unless the intent of a transferor is to avoid the objectives of this subchapter, the division of a tract or parcel of land accomplished by the transfer of any interest in the land to a holder does not create a lot or lots for purposes of this definition if: (1) The transferred interest, as expressed by conservation easement, binding agreement, declaration of trust or otherwise, is to be permanently held for one or more of the following conservation purposes: (a) Retaining or protecting the natural, scenic or open space values of the land; (b) Ensuring the availability of the land for agricultural, forest, recreational or open space use; (c) Protecting natural resources; or (d) Maintaining or enhancing air quality or water quality; and (2) The transferred interest is not subsequently further divided or transferred except to another holder. As used in this paragraph, "holder" has the same meaning as in Title 33, section 476, subsection 2 . [PL 2023, c. 79, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 385, §20 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

5. New structure or structures. "New structure or structures" includes any structure for which construction begins on or after September 23, 1988. The area included in the expansion of an existing structure is deemed to be a new structure for the purposes of this subchapter. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

6. Tract or parcel of land. "Tract or parcel of land" means all contiguous land in the same ownership, except that lands located on opposite sides of a public or private road are considered each a separate tract or parcel of land unless the road was established by the owner of land on both sides of the road after September 22, 1971. [PL 2007, c. 49, §1 (AMD).]

7. Outstanding river segments. In accordance with Title 12, section 402 , "outstanding river segments" means: A. The Aroostook River from the Canadian border to the Masardis and T.10, R.6, W.E.L.S. town line, excluding the segment in T.9, R.5, W.E.L.S.; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. The Carrabassett River from the Kennebec River to the Carrabassett Valley and Mt. Abram Township town line; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] C. The Crooked River from its inlet into Sebago Lake to the Waterford and Albany Township town line; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] D. The Damariscotta River from the Route 1 bridge in Damariscotta to the dam at Damariscotta Mills; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] E. The Dennys River from the Route 1 bridge to the outlet of Meddybemps Lake, excluding the western shore in Edmunds Township and No. 14 Plantation; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] F. The East Machias River, including the Maine River, from 1/4 of a mile above the Route 1 bridge to the East Machias and T.18, E.D., B.P.P. town line, from the T.19, E.D., B.P.P. and Wesley town line to the outlet of Crawford Lake, and from the No. 21 Plantation and Alexander town line to the outlet of Pocomoonshine Lake, excluding Hadley Lake, Lower Mud Pond and Upper Mud Pond; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] G. The Fish River from the bridge at Fort Kent Mills to the Fort Kent and Wallagrass Plantation town line, from the T.16, R.6, W.E.L.S. and Eagle Lake town line to the Eagle Lake and Winterville Plantation town line, and from the T.14, R.6, W.E.L.S. and Portage Lake town line to the Portage Lake and T.13, R.7, W.E.L.S. town line, excluding Portage Lake; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] H. The Kennebago River from its inlet into Cupsuptic Lake to the Rangeley and Lower Cupsuptic Township town line; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] I. The Kennebec River from Thorns Head Narrows in North Bath to the Edwards Dam in Augusta, excluding Perkins Township, and from the Route 148 bridge in Madison to the Caratunk and The Forks Plantation town line, excluding the western shore in Concord Township, Pleasant Ridge Plantation and Carrying Place Township and excluding Wyman Lake; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] J. The Machias River from the Route 1 bridge to the Northfield and T.19, M.D., B.P.P. town line; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] K. The Mattawamkeag River from the Penobscot River to the Mattawamkeag and Kingman Township town line, and from the Reed Plantation and Bancroft town line to the East Branch in Haynesville; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] L. The Narraguagus River from the ice dam above the railroad bridge in Cherryfield to the Beddington and Devereaux Township town lines, excluding Beddington Lake; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] M. The Penobscot River, including the Eastern Channel, from Sandy Point in Stockton Springs to the Veazie Dam and its tributary the East Branch of the Penobscot from the Penobscot River to the East Millinocket and Grindstone Township town line; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] N. The Piscataquis River from the Penobscot River to the Monson and Blanchard Plantation town line; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] O. The Pleasant River from the bridge in Addison to the Columbia and T.18, M.D., B.P.P. town line, and from the T.24, M.D., B.P.P. and Beddington town line to the outlet of Pleasant River Lake; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] P. The Rapid River from the Magalloway Plantation and Upton town line to the outlet of Pond in the River; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] Q. The Saco River from the Little Ossipee River to the New Hampshire border; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] R. The St. Croix River from the Route 1 bridge in Calais to the Calais and Baring Plantation town line, from the Baring Plantation and Baileyville town line to the Baileyville and Fowler Township town line, and from the Lambert Lake Township and Vanceboro town line to the outlet of Spednik Lake, excluding Woodland Lake and Grand Falls Flowage; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] S. The St. George River from the Route 1 bridge in Thomaston to the outlet of Lake St. George in Liberty, excluding White Oak Pond, Seven Tree Pond, Round Pond, Sennebec Pond, Trues Pond, Stevens Pond and Little Pond; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] T. The St. John River from the Van Buren and Hamlin Plantation town line to the Fort Kent and St. John Plantation town line, and from the St. John Plantation and St. Francis town line to the Allagash and St. Francis town line; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] U. The Sandy River from the Kennebec River to the Madrid and Township E town line; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] V. The Sheepscot River from the railroad bridge in Wiscasset to the Halldale Road in Montville, excluding Long Pond and Sheepscot Pond, including its tributary the West Branch of the Sheepscot from its confluence with the Sheepscot River in Whitefield to the outlet of Branch Pond in China; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] W. The West Branch of the Pleasant River from the East Branch in Brownville to the Brownville and Williamsburg Township town line; and [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 497, §3 (AMD).] X. The West Branch of the Union River from the Route 181 bridge in Mariaville to the outlet of Great Pond in the Town of Great Pond. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 497, §3 (AMD).] [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 497, §3 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1509 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1509
30-A §1509. Escape through insufficiency of jail
Status: in_force

1. Payment by county; sheriff's action. When an escape happens through the insufficiency of the jail, the county commissioners may order the county treasurer to pay to the sheriff the amount of the fine paid under section 1508 . If they do not make an order within 6 months after the demand is presented to them, the sheriff may bring action against the inhabitants of that county, to be tried in that county or in an adjoining county. Service shall be made as in other actions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Appointment of agent to defend county; execution. The commissioners may appoint an agent to appear and defend an action brought under subsection 1 . If they have no meeting between the time of service and the time within which the answer is required to be served, the action shall be continued for such time as the court directs, saving all advantages to the defendants. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 253 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 253
30-A §253. Military or naval service; substitutes
Status: in_force

Whenever a district attorney during the district attorney's term of office in time of war, contemplated war or emergency, enlists, enrolls, is called or drafted into the military service of the United States, that district attorney is not deemed to have thereby resigned from or abandoned the office; nor is the district attorney removable from that office during military service except that the term of office may not be held to have been lengthened because of this section. From the time of induction into service, the district attorney is regarded as on leave of absence without pay from the office and the Governor shall appoint a competent attorney, a resident of the same prosecutorial district, to fill the office while the district attorney is in the federal service, but not for a longer period than the remaining portion of the district attorney's term. During the period of military or naval service, the Treasurer of State shall pay to the substitute attorney a salary at the same rate as the rate of pay of the district attorney and amounts so paid shall be deducted from the salary of the district attorney. The attorney so appointed to fill the temporary vacancy has the title of "substitute district attorney" and possesses all the rights and powers and is subject to all the duties and obligations of the district attorney. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2532 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2532
30-A §2532. Referendum recount procedure
Status: in_force

In the case of a referendum, a recount must be granted upon written application of 10% or 100, whichever is less, of the registered voters in the municipality, except that, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, if a municipal referendum passes or fails by less than 1% of all the votes cast in the referendum, including any blank ballots cast, a recount may be conducted upon the majority vote of the municipal officers. The application must designate a person to be the official representative of the registered voters requesting the recount including the person's legal name, mailing address, residence address and telephone number. An official representative for the registered voters opposing the recount may be established by submission of an affidavit signed by 10 registered voters of the municipality. The time limits, rules and all other matters applying to candidates under section 2531‑B apply equally to a referendum recount, except that provisions in section 2531‑B applicable to the candidate requesting the recount and candidates not requesting the recount apply, for purposes of this section, to the official representative of the referendum recount and the official representative, if any, of the voters opposed to the recount, respectively. [PL 2025, c. 268, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 900-N — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 900-N
30-A §900-N. Budget process
Status: in_force

1. Public hearing. The county commissioners shall hold one or more public hearings on the budget at times convenient for the residents of the county and no later than 15 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 2007, c. 663, §28 (AMD).]

2. Budget; submission to budget committee. The Penobscot County commissioners shall submit a budget for the coming year to the budget committee no later than 50 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. The budget committee shall review the budget with the county commissioners no later than 30 days before the end of the county's fiscal year and make additions or deletions to the budget by a majority vote of the budget committee. A unanimous vote of the county commissioners is required to override the budget committee. [PL 2007, c. 663, §29 (AMD).]

3. Assessment of taxes. The budget adopted under subsection 2 is the final authorization for the assessment of county taxes. The county tax authorized is apportioned and collected in accordance with section 706 . [PL 2005, c. 124, §1 (NEW).]

4. Final budget; filing. A copy of the final budget must be filed on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor with the State Auditor, who shall retain it for 3 years. [PL 2005, c. 124, §1 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]

5. Interim budget. If the budget is not approved before the start of the fiscal year, the county must operate on an interim budget that does not exceed the budget of the previous year until a final budget is adopted. [PL 2005, c. 124, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 725 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 725
30-A §725. Budget procedure
Status: in_force

1. Proposed budget. The county commissioners shall submit itemized budget estimates, as described in sections 701 and 702 , and a capital improvement program to the budget committee in a timely fashion at least 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 1993, c. 573, §1 (AMD).]

2. Public hearing on commissioners' budget. The budget committee shall review the proposed itemized budgets prepared by the county commissioners, together with any supplementary material prepared by the head of each county department or provided by any independent board or institution or another governmental agency. The budget committee shall hold a public hearing, with notice as provided in subsection 4 , on the proposed itemized budgets prepared by the county commissioners. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Budget committee process. After the public hearing required under subsection 2 is completed, the budget committee may increase, decrease, alter or revise the proposed budgets provided that: A. The budget committee shall enter into its minutes an explanation for any change in the estimated expenditures and revenues as initially presented by the county commissioners; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The total estimated revenues, together with the amount of county tax to be levied, must equal the total estimated expenditures. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Public hearing on revised budget. The budget committee shall hold at least one additional public hearing in the county on the proposed budget, as revised by the budget committee, before the end of the county's fiscal year and before the final adoption of the budget. Notice of the hearing must be given at least 10 days before the hearing in all newspapers of general circulation within the county. Written notice and a copy of the proposed budget shall be sent or delivered to the clerk of each municipality in the county in accordance with section 701, subsection 3. The municipal clerk shall notify the municipal officials of the proposed budget. [PL 2023, c. 87, §2 (AMD).]

5. Adoption of budget. After the public hearing or hearings held under subsection 4 are completed, the budget committee shall adopt a final budget and transmit that budget to the county commissioners. The county commissioners may not revise the budget adopted by the budget committee, except by unanimous vote of the commissioners elected. If the adopted budget is changed by the county commissioners, the budget committee may reject that change by a 2/3 vote of its membership. Those actions are final and are not subject to further action by either county commissioners or the budget committee. The budget and the capital improvement program submitted under subsection 1 must be finally adopted by a majority vote of the budget committee at a duly called meeting held before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 1999, c. 253, §5 (AMD).]

6. Final budget approval. [PL 1999, c. 253, §6 (RP).]

7. Assessment of taxes. The budget as approved under this article is the final authorization for the assessment of county taxes. The budget must be sent to the county commissioners and the county tax authorized apportioned and collected in accordance with section 706 . [PL 1999, c. 253, §7 (AMD).]

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

9. Surplus funds. [PL 2005, c. 84, §1 (RP).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5751 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5751
30-A §5751. Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this subchapter to increase the likelihood of orderly development and to provide an incentive for coordinated multi-community economic development by permitting 2 or more communities to share their tax base. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30 M.R.S. § 7203 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 603 / Section 7203
30 §7203. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

1. Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act. "Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act" means the federal Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act, Public Law 102–171. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

2. Lands or other natural resources. "Lands or other natural resources" means any real property or natural resources, or any interest in or right involving any real property or natural resources, including, but not limited to, minerals and mineral rights, timber and timber rights, water and water rights and hunting and fishing rights. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

3. Laws of the State. "Laws of the State" means the Constitution of Maine and all statutes, rules or regulations and the common law of the State and its political subdivisions, and subsequent amendments thereto or judicial interpretations thereof. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

4. Mi'kmaq Nation. "Mi'kmaq Nation" has the same meaning as "Band" in Section 3(1) of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

5. Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land. "Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land" means: A. All Mi'kmaq Nation Trust Land that exists as of the effective date of this subsection; and [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).] B. All Mi'kmaq Nation Trust Land acquired after the effective date of this subsection that is both within Aroostook County and within 50 miles of land described in paragraph A . [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).] [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

6. Mi'kmaq Nation Trust Land. "Mi'kmaq Nation Trust Land" has the same meaning as "Band Trust Land" in Section 3(3) of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

7. Secretary. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §1 (RP); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §6 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5002 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 202 / Section 5002
30-A §5002. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]

1. Advisory committee. [PL 1993, c. 359, Pt. B, §3 (RP).]

2. Affordable housing. "Affordable housing" means decent, safe and sanitary dwellings, apartments or other living accommodations for low-income and moderate-income households. The Maine State Housing Authority may define "affordable housing" by rule. Affordable housing includes, but is not limited to: A. Government-assisted housing; [PL 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).] B. Housing for low-income and moderate-income families; [PL 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).] C. Manufactured housing; [PL 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).] D. Multifamily housing; and [PL 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).] E. Group and foster care facilities. [PL 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 610, §4 (AMD).]

3. Authority or state authority. "Authority" or "state authority" means the Maine State Housing Authority. [PL 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]

4. Commissioner. [PL 1991, c. 610, §5 (RP).]

4-A. Council. "Council" means the Statewide Homeless Council. [PL 2005, c. 380, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]

5. Department. [PL 1991, c. 610, §5 (RP).]

6. Homeless. "Homeless" means: A. A person or family that lacks, or is in imminent danger of losing legal access to, a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence; or [PL 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).] B. A person or family that has a primary nighttime residence that is: (1) A supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations, including, but not limited to, welfare hotels, congregate shelters and transitional housing for persons with mental illness or substance use disorder; (2) An institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized; or (3) A public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).]

7. Homestead land trust. [PL 2017, c. 234, §37 (RP).]

8. Housing alliance or alliance. [PL 1991, c. 610, §6 (RP).]

9. Interagency task force. [PL 2005, c. 380, Pt. B, §5 (RP).]

10. Land trust. [PL 2017, c. 234, §37 (RP).]

11. Lower income households. "Lower income households" means low-income and very low-income households as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the United States Housing Act of 1937, Public Law 75-412, 50 Stat. 888, Section 8, as amended. [RR 2017, c. 1, §26 (COR).]

12. Moderate income households. "Moderate income households" means households in which gross income does not exceed 150% of the median income of the county or metropolitan statistical area in which the household is located. [PL 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]

13. Nonprofit housing corporation. [PL 2017, c. 234, §37 (RP).]
30-A M.R.S. § 741-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 741-A
30-A §741-A. Cumberland County Budget Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding sections 701 and 702 , the county commissioners working in conjunction with the Cumberland County Budget Advisory Committee, established in this section, and the county manager, established in section 82, subsection 5 , are responsible for establishing the county budget as provided in this article, except for the Cross Insurance Arena budget as provided in section 747 . The county commissioners shall appropriate money for county expenditures according to the budget established in accordance with this article. [PL 2017, c. 195, §1 (AMD).]

1. Membership; caucus; election. The Cumberland County Budget Advisory Committee consists of the Cumberland County commissioners and 9 municipal officers. The county commissioner members serve on the budget committee in an advisory capacity only and may not vote on any committee matter. The municipal officer members are elected in accordance with this section. A. There must be 3 members from each commissioner's district. No more than 2 members may reside in the same municipality. [PL 1997, c. 584, §1 (AMD).] B. No later than 135 days before the end of the county's fiscal year the county commissioners shall notify all municipal officers to caucus by county commissioner district at a specified date, time and place for the purpose of electing members to the budget committee. Public notice of the meeting must be issued at least 10 days before the meeting is held. [PL 2007, c. 663, §4 (AMD).] C. The commissioner for each district shall serve as the nonvoting moderator for that district caucus. At the caucus, the municipal officers shall nominate by motion from the floor proposed members to fill any vacancies on the budget committee. For each vacancy the nominee receiving the most votes from among the officers present and voting is elected as a budget committee member. [PL 1995, c. 380, §4 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 380, §10 (AFF).] D. Committee membership terminates when a budget advisory committee member ceases to be a municipal officer or to reside in the commissioner district from which elected. Vacancies occurring on the budget advisory committee must be filled by the committee, subject to confirmation by a majority of the county commissioners. If a vacancy occurs with less than one year remaining in the term of office, the person selected by the committee serves for the balance of the unexpired term. If a vacancy of one year or more occurs, the person selected by the committee serves until the next municipal officers' caucus. At that time a replacement is selected to serve for the balance of the unexpired term. The person appointed to fill the vacant office must be a municipal officer in the same commissioner district as the person vacating the office. [PL 1995, c. 380, §4 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 380, §10 (AFF).] [PL 2007, c. 663, §4 (AMD).]

2. Chair; terms; compensation; procedures. Administration of the budget advisory committee is as follows. A. The budget advisory committee shall select its own chair, vice-chair and secretary each year. [PL 1995, c. 380, §4 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 380, §10 (AFF).] B. Members serve for 3-year terms and may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms. [PL 1995, c. 380, §4 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 380, §10 (AFF).] C. Members may be compensated. The amount and conditions must be unanimously approved by the budget advisory committee and the county commissioners. [PL 1995, c. 380, §4 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 380, §10 (AFF).] D. The committee shall adopt rules of procedure and bylaws each year. In a procedural situation not addressed by these rules and bylaws, Robert's Rules of Order prevail. [PL 1995, c. 380, §4 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 380, §10 (AFF).] E. The county commissioners shall provide the budget advisory committee with necessary clerical assistance, office expenses and suitable meeting space as well as access to appropriate county files and information. [PL 1995, c. 380, §4 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 380, §10 (AFF).] [PL 1995, c. 380, §4 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 380, §10 (AFF).]

3. Meetings. The budget advisory committee shall conduct its meetings in public in accordance with this subsection and shall record its minutes and votes. A. The county commissioners shall call an organizational meeting of the budget advisory committee each year within 2 weeks after caucus elections. [PL 1995, c. 380, §4 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 380, §10 (AFF).] B. The county commissioners or the chair of the budget advisory committee may call a meeting for the purpose of discussing county financial matters and approving a county budget. [PL 1995, c. 380, §4 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 380, §10 (AFF).] [PL 1995, c. 380, §4 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 380, §10 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2702 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2702
30-A §2702. Personnel records
Status: in_force

1. Confidential records. The following records are confidential and not open to public inspection. They are not "public records" as defined in Title 1, section 402, subsection 3 . These records include: A. Except as provided in this paragraph, applications, resumes, letters and notes of reference, working papers, research materials, records, examinations and any other documents or records and the information they contain, solicited or prepared either by the applicant or the municipality for use in the examination or evaluation of applicants for positions as municipal employees. (1) Notwithstanding any confidentiality provision other than this paragraph, applications, resumes and letters and notes of reference, other than those letters and notes of reference expressly submitted in confidence, pertaining to the applicant hired are public records after the applicant is hired, except that personal contact information is not a public record as provided in Title 1, section 402, subsection 3, paragraph O . (2) Telephone numbers are confidential if they are designated as "unlisted" or "unpublished" in an application, resume or letter or note of reference. (3) This paragraph does not preclude union representatives from access to personnel records that may be necessary for the bargaining agent to carry out its collective bargaining responsibilities. Any records available to union representatives that are otherwise covered by this subsection must remain confidential and are not open to public inspection; [PL 2025, c. 111, §§6, 7 (AMD).] B. Municipal records pertaining to an identifiable employee and containing the following: (1) Medical information of any kind, including information pertaining to diagnosis or treatment of mental or emotional disorders; (2) Performance evaluations and personal references submitted in confidence; (3) Information pertaining to the creditworthiness of a named employee; (4) Information pertaining to the personal history, general character or conduct of members of an employee's immediate family; (5) Complaints, charges or accusations of misconduct, replies to those complaints, charges or accusations and any other information or materials that may result in disciplinary action. If disciplinary action is taken, the final written decision relating to that action is no longer confidential after the decision is completed if it imposes or upholds discipline. The decision must state the conduct or other facts on the basis of which disciplinary action is being imposed and the conclusions of the acting authority as to the reasons for that action. If an arbitrator completely overturns or removes disciplinary action from an employee personnel file, the final written decision is public except that the employee's name must be deleted from the final written decision and kept confidential. If the employee whose name was deleted from the final written decision discloses that the employee is the person who is the subject of the final written decision, the entire final written report, with regard to that employee, is public. For purposes of this subparagraph, "final written decision" means: (a) The final written administrative decision that is not appealed pursuant to a grievance arbitration procedure; or (b) If the final written administrative decision is appealed to arbitration, the final written decision of a neutral arbitrator. A final written administrative decision that is appealed to arbitration is no longer confidential 120 days after a written request for the decision is made to the employer if the final written decision of the neutral arbitrator is not issued and released before the expiration of the 120 days; and (6) Personal information, including that which pertains to the employee's: (a) Age; (b) Ancestry, ethnicity, genetic information, national origin, race or skin color; (c) Marital status; (d) Mental or physical disabilities; (e) Personal contact information, as described in Title 1, section 402, subsection 3, paragraph O ; (f) Personal employment choices pertaining to elected payroll deductions, deferred compensation, savings plans, pension plans, health insurance and life insurance; (g) Religion; (h) Sex, gender identity or sexual orientation as defined in Title 5, section 4553, subsection 9‑C ; or (i) Social security number. Such personal information may be disclosed publicly in aggregate form, unless there is a reasonable possibility that the information would be able to be used, directly or indirectly, to identify any specific employee; and [PL 2019, c. 451, §3 (AMD).] C. Other information to which access by the general public is prohibited by law. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 111, §§6, 7 (AMD).]

1-A. Investigations of deadly force or physical force by law enforcement officer. The name of a law enforcement officer is not confidential under subsection 1, paragraph B , subparagraph (5) in cases involving: A. The use of deadly force by a law enforcement officer; or [PL 1991, c. 729, §7 (NEW).] B. The use of physical force by a law enforcement officer resulting in death or serious bodily injury. [PL 1991, c. 729, §7 (NEW).] In cases specified in paragraphs A and B , regardless of whether disciplinary action is taken, the findings of any investigation into the officer's conduct are no longer confidential when the investigation is completed and a decision on whether to bring criminal charges has been made, except that if criminal charges are brought, the findings of the investigation remain confidential until the conclusion of the criminal case. [PL 1991, c. 729, §7 (NEW).]

2. Employee right to review. On written request from an employee or former employee, the municipal official with custody of the records shall provide the employee, former employee or the employee's authorized representative with an opportunity to review the employee's personnel file, if the municipal official has a personnel file for that employee. These reviews shall take place during normal office hours at the location where the personnel files are maintained. For the purposes of this subsection, a personnel file includes, but is not limited to, any formal or informal employee evaluations and reports relating to the employee's character, credit, work habits, compensation and benefits which the municipal official may possess. The records described in subsection 1, paragraph B , may also be examined by the employee to whom they relate, as provided in this subsection. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Constitutional obligations of a prosecutor. Notwithstanding this section or any other provision of law, this section does not preclude the disclosure of confidential personnel records and the information contained in those records to the Attorney General, a deputy attorney general, an assistant attorney general, a district attorney, a deputy district attorney, an assistant district attorney or the equivalent departments or offices in a federal jurisdiction that are related to the determination of and compliance with the constitutional obligations of the State or the United States to provide discovery to a defendant in a criminal matter. A person or entity participating in good faith disclosure under this subsection or participating in a related proceeding is immune from criminal and civil liability for the act of disclosure or for participating in the proceeding. [PL 2013, c. 201, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2256 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 117 / Section 2256
30-A §2256. Audit requirements
Status: in_force

1. Filing of audited financial statements. Each public self-funded pool shall file with the members of the pool, by the last day of the 6th month following the end of the pool's fiscal year, audited financial statements certified by an independent certified public accountant. The financial statement must include, but is not limited to: A. Actuarially certified appropriate reserves for known claims and expenses associated with those claims; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Claims incurred but not reported and expenses associated with those claims; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Unearned premiums; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Reserve for bad debts. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] The audited financial statement shall include information concerning the adequacy of the plan. This report shall result from a charge by the directors to the pool's actuary and auditor and shall address excess insurance, charges for coverage to members, service agent's costs and costs of administration of the program. The actuarial opinion must be given by a member of the American Academy of Actuaries qualified as a casualty loss reserve specialist as defined by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Two additional copies of the audited financial statements shall be filed with the Superintendent of Insurance. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Failure to provide for audited financial statements. If a public self-funded pool fails to provide for the audited financial statements required by subsection 1 , the Superintendent of Insurance shall perform or cause to be performed the audit. The public self-funded pool shall reimburse the Superintendent of Insurance for the cost of the audit. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3776 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3776
30-A §3776. Sales by minors
Status: in_force

1. Prohibition. A scrap metal processor may not purchase scrap metal from a minor unless: A. The minor is accompanied by the minor's parent or guardian; and [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).] B. The parent or guardian provides a written statement to the scrap metal processor that the transaction is taking place with the parent's or guardian's full knowledge and consent. [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

2. Retention of statement. A scrap metal processor shall preserve and keep on file and make available for inspection to any law enforcement office of the State or of any municipality or county the written statement required by subsection 1, paragraph B for not less than 3 years. [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 272 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 272
30-A §272. Assistant district attorneys
Status: in_force

1. Appointment. Each district attorney shall appoint assistant district attorneys, one or more of whom may be full-time, to serve at the district attorney's will. The district attorney shall designate whether each assistant district attorney will serve full-time or part-time when appointed. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Duties. The assistants shall take the oath prescribed for district attorneys and assist the district attorney in the ordinary duties of that office, in the drawing of indictments, in the hearing of complaints before the grand juries and in the preparation and trial of criminal causes. They, when directed by the district attorney, shall act as counsel for the State in the trial of complaints before Judges of the District Court and Justices of the Superior Court and in the prosecution of appeals before the Supreme Judicial Court. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Compensation. The compensation of deputy and assistant district attorneys shall be fixed by the district attorney, subject to the approval of the Attorney General and the Governor. For purposes of compensation and benefits, deputy and assistant district attorneys shall be treated comparably to assistant attorneys general. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §20 (RPR).]

4. Deputy district attorney. Each district attorney may designate one full-time assistant district attorney or, if there is no full-time assistant district attorney, one part-time assistant district attorney to be the deputy district attorney. In the absence of the district attorney, the deputy shall act in the district attorney's place and has the authority, duties and responsibilities of the district attorney. [PL 1995, c. 39, §1 (AMD).]

5. Staff. Each district attorney shall be allowed sufficient sums to ensure an adequate staff of assistants to screen, process and investigate complaints, to assist law enforcement agencies, to conduct trials in the District and Superior Courts, to prosecute appeals in the Supreme Judicial Court and to carry out all other duties and responsibilities. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Allowance for compensation. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §7 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §21 (RP); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. D, §10 (RP).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3261 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 157 / Section 3261
30-A §3261. Conservation commissions
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided under their home rule authority, municipalities may establish conservation commissions as provided in this section. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Appointment of commissioners. The municipal officers may appoint at least 3, but not more than 7, conservation commissioners. Members shall initially be appointed for terms of one, 2 and 3 years, such that the terms of approximately 1/3 of the members will expire each year. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of 3 years each. Members shall serve until the appointment of their successors. The commission may recommend to the municipal officers that associate members be appointed to assist the commission as the commission requires. Associate members are nonvoting members. Their terms of office shall be for one, 2 or 3 years. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Duties of commission. The commission shall: A. Keep records of its meetings and activities and make an annual report to the municipality; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Conduct research, in conjunction with the planning board, if any, into the local land areas; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Seek to coordinate the activities of conservation bodies organized for similar purposes; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Keep an index of all open areas within the municipality, whether publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands, for the purpose of obtaining information relating to the proper protection, development or use of those open areas. The commission may recommend to the municipal officers or any municipal body or board, or any body politic or public agency of the State, a program for the better protection, development or use of those areas, which may include the acquisition of conservation easements. (1) Any body politic or public agency of the State conducting planning operations with respect to open areas within a municipality having a conservation commission shall notify that conservation commission of all plans and planning operations at least 30 days before implementing any action under that plan. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Powers of commission. The commission may: A. Advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts, plans and pamphlets which it considers necessary; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Have the care and superintendence of the public parks and, subject to the approval of the municipal officers, direct the expenditure of all money appropriated for the improvement of those parks; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Acquire land in the municipality's name for any of the purposes set forth in this section with the approval of the municipal legislative body; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Receive gifts in the municipality's name for any of the commission's purposes and shall administer the gift for those purposes subject to the terms of the gift. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Park commission under previous law. This section does not require a municipality which has previously created a park commission under prior law to establish a conservation commission. Any such park commission previously created may continue to operate as originally established. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 285 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 285
30-A §285. Collection of fines and costs; examination of sheriff's bond
Status: in_force

1. Enforce collection of fines; move examination of sheriff's bond. For counties within the district attorney's prosecutorial district, the district attorney shall: A. Enforce the collection and payment to the county treasurers of all fines, forfeitures and costs accruing to the State and the faithful performance of their duties by sheriffs and constables and inform the court of their defaults in this respect; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Annually move the county commissioners of each of the counties within the prosecutorial district, at their respective meetings immediately following the 3rd Tuesday of June, to examine and consider the sufficiency of the bond of the sheriff for their county. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Civil violation. If the district attorney neglects either of these duties, the district attorney commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $100 may be adjudged. This forfeiture is to be recovered in a civil action in the name of the Treasurer of State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5703 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5703
30-A §5703. Exclusion
Status: in_force

1. Limitations on municipal debt. The limitations on municipal debt in section 5702 shall not be construed as applying to any funds received in trust by any municipality, any loan which has been funded or refunded, notes issued in anticipation of federal or state aid or revenue sharing money, tax anticipation loans, notes maturing in the current municipal year, indebtedness of entities other than municipalities, indebtedness of any municipality to the Maine School Building Authority, debt issued under chapter 213 and Title 10, chapter 110, subchapter IV , obligations payable from revenues of the current municipal year or from other revenues previously appropriated by or committed to the municipality, and the state reimbursable portion of school debt. The limitations on municipal debt set forth in section 5702 do not apply to obligations incurred by one or more municipalities pursuant to Title 38, section 1304‑B , with respect to solid waste facilities, which obligations are regulated in the manner set forth in Title 38, section 1304‑B . [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §54 (AMD).]

2. State reimbursement. For the purpose of this section, the state reimbursable portion of school debt with respect to any municipality shall be the amount determined by: A. Multiplying the outstanding amount of each issue of debt incurred for school purposes by the municipality in connection with a project which qualifies for state school construction aid and the percentage of the capital outlay costs of such project which was applicable to determine the amount of state school construction aid. (1) The certificate of the Commissioner of Education that a project qualifies for state school construction aid and as to the percentage of that aid to which a municipality was entitled shall be conclusive evidence of the facts stated therein; or [PL 1989, c. 381 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §129 (AMD).] B. For school construction projects approved by the State Board of Education after July 1, 1985, by multiplying the outstanding amount of each issue of debt incurred for school purposes by the municipality in connection with a project that qualifies for state school construction subsidy under Title 20‑A and the state share percentage of operating costs for that municipality as defined in Title 20‑A, section 15672, subsection 31 , for the year in which the project received concept approval from the State Board of Education. (1) The certificate of the Commissioner of Education that a project qualifies for state school construction aid and as to the state share percentage of operating costs for that municipality as defined in Title 20‑A, section 15672, subsection 31 , for the year in which the project received concept approval is conclusive evidence of the facts stated therein. [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. B, §24 (AMD).] [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. B, §24 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 103 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 103
30-A §103. County office hours
Status: in_force

The county commissioners may establish reasonable office hours for offices in the county buildings. County offices, in the discretion of the county commissioners, may be closed in part or in whole on Saturdays. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. County offices of Androscoggin County. [PL 2017, c. 212, §1 (RP).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3822 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3822
30-A §3822. Register of true name
Status: in_force

1. Registration. All persons renting a room or rooms in a hotel or lodging house must register or have themselves registered in the hotel or lodging house register. The innkeeper may require the registering guest to produce a valid driver's license, or other identification satisfactory to the innkeeper, setting forth the name and residence of the guest. If the guest is a minor, the innkeeper may require a parent of the guest to register and to accept in writing liability for the guest room costs, taxes, all charges incurred by the minor and any damages to the guest room or its furnishings caused by the minor while a guest at the hotel or lodging house. [PL 2005, c. 185, §3 (AMD).]

2. True name required. No person may write, or have written by another person in any hotel or lodging house register, any name or designation other than the true name or names ordinarily used by that person. No person in charge of a hotel or lodging house register may knowingly permit any name or designation to be written other than the true name or names in ordinary use of the person registering or being registered by another person. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Penalty. Any person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $10 nor more than $25 may be adjudged for each offense. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30 M.R.S. § 8001 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 5 / Chapter 701 / Section 8001
30 §8001. Mobile gaming
Status: in_force

1. Legislative purpose. The Legislature finds and declares that the conduct of mobile gaming will, if conducted by federally recognized Indian tribes in the State, serve as an effective economic development tool for tribal governments and provide economic stimulus to rural areas of the State. The purpose of this section is to ensure that each federally recognized Indian tribe in this State has the right to conduct all forms of mobile gaming newly authorized in this State on or after the effective date of this section. [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §10 (NEW).]

2. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Gambling" has the same meaning as in Title 17‑A, section 952, subsection 4 . [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §10 (NEW).] B. "Lawful gambling activity" means any type of gambling authorized under the laws of this State, including, but not limited to, the gambling activities described in Title 8, section 1001, subsection 15 . [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §10 (NEW).] C. "Mobile gaming" means lawful gambling activity conducted through mobile applications or other digital platforms that involve, at least in part, the use of the Internet. [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §10 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §10 (NEW).]

3. Authority to conduct mobile gaming. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a federally recognized Indian tribe in this State has the same right as any other person or entity to obtain any license, permit or registration to conduct mobile gaming under a law of this State enacted on or after the effective date of this section as long as the federally recognized Indian tribe meets all of the qualifications for the license, permit or registration, except that the federally recognized Indian tribe is not required to meet any requirement: A. That the federally recognized Indian tribe is unable to meet due to its status as a federally recognized Indian tribe; or [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §10 (NEW).] B. That an applicant possess another type of gambling or wagering license, registration or permit. [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §10 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §10 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2551 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2551
30-A §2551. Warrant or notice for city election
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise required by municipal charter, each city election must be called by a warrant or by a notice of election posted in compliance with Title 21-A, section 621-A . The warrant must meet the requirements listed in Title 21-A, section 622-A . [PL 2005, c. 59, §1 (RPR); PL 2005, c. 59, §2 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4215 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4215
30-A §4215. Permits
Status: in_force

1. Permit required. A permit is required for the following activities and is valid for work commenced within 24 months after the permit is issued: A. The installation of plumbing into a building; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The installation of a subsurface waste water disposal system or components; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The conversion of a seasonal dwelling as provided in subsection 2 . This paragraph may not be construed to require a permit for any dwelling which: (1) Will be occupied seasonally; (2) Is not the principal dwelling place of the occupant; or (3) Has the disposal system located outside the shoreland zoned area. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Permit for seasonal conversion. Before converting a seasonal dwelling which is located in the shoreland zoning area, as defined in Title 38, section 435 , to a year-round or principal dwelling, a conversion permit must be obtained from the local plumbing inspector. A seasonal conversion permit shall not be approved if a holding tank is used as a means of waste water disposal or storage. The inspector shall issue a permit for conversion of a seasonal dwelling to a year-round or principal dwelling if one of the following conditions is met: A. A subsurface waste water disposal application, completed after July 1, 1974, exists indicating that the dwelling's waste water disposal system substantially complies with departmental rules and applicable municipal ordinances, provided that the disposal system was installed with the required permit and certificate of approval; [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §42 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. A replacement for an existing wastewater disposal system has been constructed so that it substantially complies with departmental rules and applicable municipal ordinances; or [PL 1991, c. 838, §6 (AMD).] C. The dwelling unit's wastewater is connected to an approved sanitary sewer system. [PL 1991, c. 838, §6 (AMD).] D. [PL 1991, c. 838, §7 (RP).] [PL 1991, c. 838, §§6, 7 (AMD).]

3. Penalties. Any person who installs or orders the installation of any plumbing or subsurface wastewater disposal system without the permit required by this section or who otherwise violates this section must be penalized in accordance with section 4452 . The municipality or the department may seek to enjoin violations of this section. [PL 1991, c. 824, Pt. B, §9 (AMD).]

4. Fees. The plumbing inspector shall issue any permit under this section upon receipt and approval of a completed application form as prescribed by the commissioner and payment by the applicant of the fee established by the municipality. The fee must be at least the minimum amount determined by rule of the department. One-quarter of the amount of the minimum fee must be paid through the department to the Treasurer of State to be maintained as a permanent fund and used by the department to implement its subsurface wastewater disposal rules, to administer the receipt and collation of completed permits and to issue plumbing permit labels to the municipality and by the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Community Development for training and certification of local plumbing inspectors. The department and the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Community Development shall together determine an amount to be transferred annually by the Treasurer of State for training and certification of local plumbing inspectors to the Maine Code Enforcement Training and Certification Fund established in section 4451, subsection 3-B . The remainder of the fee must be paid to the treasurer of the municipality. [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. FF, §5 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. FF, §16 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6108 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 229 / Section 6108
30-A §6108. Temporary officials
Status: in_force

1. Appointment by commissioners. The commissioner or commissioners may declare the offices of auditor, treasurer, collector and assessors or any other offices in the municipality vacant temporarily and appoint successors to any of the offices to serve at the will of the commissioner or commissioners. The appointees shall receive the compensation set by the commissioner or commissioners and the former incumbents shall receive no compensation during their absence from office. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Appointment by board. The choice of managers, officers and agents shall be and remain with the board and their compensation shall be set by the board, any other law to the contrary notwithstanding. The former incumbents shall receive no compensation during their absence from office. The board may appoint the commissioner or commissioners to serve as any official in the municipalities and fix the compensation for serving in that capacity. If the board considers it advisable, the board may appoint one officer, commissioner or agent to administer 2 or more municipalities. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2530-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2530-A
30-A §2530-A. Candidate's inspection of ballots and incoming voting lists
Status: in_force

This section provides for the preliminary inspection of ballots and incoming voting lists cast in any election for municipal office. Inspection procedures for other offices do not apply to elections for municipal office. [PL 2011, c. 255, §3 (AMD).]

If a candidate other than a declared winner in an election applies in writing to the municipal clerk within 5 days after the result of a city election or an election under section 2528 has been declared, the municipal clerk shall permit the candidate or the candidate's agent, after payment of any fee required under subsection 9 , to inspect the ballots and incoming voting lists under proper protective regulations for the purpose of determining whether or not to request a recount under section 2531‑B . The final day of the 5-day period ends at the close of regular business hours in the office of the municipal clerk. The candidate requesting the inspection may request a random or complete inspection of the ballots and incoming voting lists. [PL 2011, c. 255, §3 (AMD).]

Any inspection of ballots and incoming voting lists is subject to the following provisions. [PL 1993, c. 608, §11 (NEW).]

1. Notice. The inspection may be permitted only after written notice by the municipal clerk to: A. The ward officers who signed the election returns in a city or the moderator in a town; and [PL 1993, c. 608, §11 (NEW).] B. All candidates for the office specified in the application. [PL 1993, c. 608, §11 (NEW).] This notice must state the time and place of the inspection and provide the persons listed in paragraphs A and B with a reasonable opportunity to be present and heard in person or to be represented by counsel. [PL 1993, c. 608, §11 (NEW).]

2. When deposit is required. [PL 2011, c. 255, §4 (RP).]

3. Amount of deposit. [PL 2011, c. 255, §4 (RP).]

4. Forfeiture or refund of deposit. [PL 2011, c. 255, §4 (RP).]

5. Time of inspection. The inspection must be held within 5 days after the municipal clerk receives the written application requesting an inspection. [PL 1993, c. 608, §11 (NEW).]

6. Packages resealed. After each inspection, the municipal clerk shall reseal the packages of ballots and the incoming voting lists and shall note the fact and date of inspection on them. [PL 1993, c. 608, §11 (NEW).]

7. Candidate defined. As used in this section and section 2531-A, "candidate" means any person who has received at least one vote for the municipal office in question. [PL 1993, c. 608, §11 (NEW).]

8. Calculation of time. The periods established in this section must be calculated according to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 6(a). The final day of any period calculated pursuant to this section ends at the close of regular business hours in the office of the municipal clerk. Actions required to be taken by the end of a day certain that are taken after the close of regular business hours in the office of the municipal clerk on the day certain are not timely. [PL 1993, c. 608, §11 (NEW).]

9. Municipal clerk may assess fee. The municipal clerk may assess a fee for the inspection of ballots as provided in this section. The fee may not exceed the actual costs to administer the inspection of ballots conducted in accordance with this section. [PL 2011, c. 255, §5 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3446 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3446
30-A §3446. Impact fees and connection fees; affordable housing
Status: in_force

The municipal officers may reduce the impact fee or connection fee, as those terms are defined in section 5061 , for sewer service to newly constructed affordable housing in accordance with chapter 202‑A . [PL 2007, c. 174, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3517 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3517
30-A §3517. Warrant for taxes
Status: in_force

Before April 1st of each year, the directors shall issue their warrant in the same form as the warrant of the Treasurer of State for taxes, with proper changes, to the assessors of the municipalities comprising the district. The warrant shall require the municipalities to assess the sum allocated to each municipality for payment of the operating deficit and the sum allocated to each municipality for payment into the sinking fund, if any, upon the taxable estates within those municipalities and to commit their assessment to the constable or collector of the municipalities. The constable or collector has all the authority and powers to collect these taxes as is vested by law to collect state, county and municipal taxes. Within 30 days after the date fixed by the municipality on which its taxes are due, the treasurer of the municipality shall pay the amount of the tax assessed under this section to the treasurer of the district. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Failure to pay. If the treasurer of a municipality fails to pay the sum assessed under this section, or fails to pay any part of the sum by the date set in the year in which the tax is levied, the treasurer of the district may issue a warrant for the amount of the tax, or so much of the tax as remains unpaid, to the sheriff of the appropriate county, requiring the sheriff to levy by distress and sale on real and personal property of any of the inhabitants of the municipality. The sheriff or any of the deputies shall execute the warrant. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2357 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 120 / Section 2357
30-A §2357. Public access to quasi-municipal decisions
Status: in_force

1. Public notice and hearing required. All quasi-municipal corporations or districts must provide reasonable public notice and hearing, as provided by Title 5, section 8052, subsection 1 and Title 5, section 8053 , before adopting any regulation or expanding or creating any program, except that notice need not be given to the Secretary of State for publication in the consolidated newspaper notice of agency rulemaking. In addition to the preceding notice requirements, a quasi-municipal corporation or district must publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the service area of the corporation or district at least 17 days, but not more than 24 days, in advance of a meeting at which a regulation will be adopted or a program expanded or created. [PL 1995, c. 655, §1 (AMD).]

2. Regulation or program void. Except in the case of emergency regulations of limited duration, bond issues, rate proceedings or actions relating to indebtedness, any regulation adopted or program created or expanded by a quasi-municipal corporation or district after December 30, 1989, is void unless the quasi-municipal corporation or district provided reasonable public notice and hearing as required by subsection 1 before adopting the regulation or creating or expanding the program. [PL 1989, c. 479 (NEW).]

3. Exemption. This section does not apply to any public utility, as defined in Title 35-A, section 102, subsection 13 , regulated by the Public Utilities Commission. [PL 1991, c. 226 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 872 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 872
30-A §872. Interim budget
Status: in_force

If the budget is not approved before the start of a fiscal year, until a budget is finally adopted, the county shall operate on an interim budget which may not exceed 80% of the previous year's budget. [PL 1991, c. 495 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3264 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 157 / Section 3264
30-A §3264. Park commissioners
Status: in_force

1. Park commissioners; appointment. Notwithstanding section 3261 , municipalities may elect or appoint 5 park commissioners, initially to hold office for one, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years, respectively. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of 5 years each. Members shall serve until the appointment of their successors. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Duties. The park commissioners shall: A. Have the care and superintendence of the public parks; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Subject to the approval of the municipal officers, direct the expenditure of all money appropriated or available for the improvement of those parks. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6006-D — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6006-D
30-A §6006-D. Municipal Investment Trust Fund
Status: in_force

1. Establishment; administration. The Municipal Investment Trust Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established in the custody of the bank as a special fund as provided in this section. A. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance under subsection 2 for the acquisition, design, planning, construction, enlargement, repair, protection, improvement or restoration of public service infrastructure and downtown improvements and for the acquisition of open space. [PL 2005, c. 290, §1 (AMD).] B. The bank shall administer the fund. The fund must be invested in the same manner as permitted for investment of funds belonging to the State or held in the State Treasury. The fund must be established and held separate from any other funds or money of the State or the bank and used and administered exclusively for the purpose of this section and section 5953‑D . The fund consists of the following: (1) Sums that are appropriated by the Legislature or transferred to the fund from time-to-time by the Treasurer of State; (2) Principal and interest received from the repayment of loans made from the fund; (3) Capitalization grants and awards made to the State or an instrumentality of the State by the Federal Government for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established. These amounts must be paid directly into the fund without need for appropriation by the State; (4) Interest earned from the investment of fund balances; (5) Private gifts, bequests and donations made to the State for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established; (6) The proceeds of notes or bonds issued by the State for the purpose of deposit in the fund; (7) The proceeds of notes or bonds issued by the bank for the purpose of deposit in the fund; and (8) Other funds from any public or private source received for use for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established. [RR 1993, c. 2, §30 (COR).] [PL 2005, c. 290, §1 (AMD).]

2. Uses. The fund may be used for one or more of the following purposes: A. To make grants and loans to municipalities under this section and section 5953‑D ; [RR 1993, c. 2, §31 (COR).] B. To guarantee or insure, directly or indirectly, the payment of notes or bonds issued or to be issued by a municipality for the purpose of financing the construction of any capital improvement described in section 5953‑D, subsection 1 or 1‑A ; [PL 2003, c. 288, §4 (AMD).] C. To guarantee or insure, directly or indirectly, funds established by municipalities for the purpose of financing construction of any capital improvement described in section 5953‑D, subsection 1 or 1‑A ; [PL 2003, c. 288, §4 (AMD).] D. To invest available fund balances and to credit the net interest income on those balances to the fund; [PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. D, §5 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] E. To invest as a source of revenue or security for the payment of principal and interest on general or special obligations of the bank if the proceeds of the sale of the obligations have been deposited in the fund or loaned to eligible participants in the programs financed with the fund, or as a source of revenue to subsidize municipal loan payment obligations; and [PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. D, §5 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] F. To pay the costs of the bank associated with the administration of the fund and projects financed by it as long as no more than 2% of the aggregate of the highest fund balance in any fiscal year is used for these purposes. [PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. D, §5 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 288, §4 (AMD).]

3. Establishment of accounts. The bank may establish accounts and subaccounts within the fund as it determines desirable to effectuate the purposes of this section, including, but not limited to, accounts to segregate a portion of the fund for grants and as security for bonds issued by the bank for deposit in the fund and to be invested for the benefit of specified projects receiving financial assistance from the fund. [PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. D, §5 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3871 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3871
30-A §3871. Prosecutions
Status: in_force

The licensing board shall prosecute for any violation of sections 3811 to 3813 and 3831 to 3834 that comes to its knowledge, by complaint, indictment or civil action. All penalties recovered shall be paid to the municipality where the offense is committed. Any citizen of the State may prosecute for any violation of sections 3811 to 3813 and 3831 to 3834 in the same manner as the licensing board may prosecute. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2677 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2677
30-A §2677. Health insurance; retired employee
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding section 2671 , a municipality shall keep a retired municipal employee formerly employed by the municipality in that municipality's health care plan as long as the retired employee continues to pay the health insurance group rate premiums required for that retired employee. [PL 1997, c. 419, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 254 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 254
30-A §254. Prosecutorial districts
Status: in_force

1. Prosecutorial District Number 1. There shall be one district attorney for York County, which shall be known as "Prosecutorial District Number 1." The district attorney shall be elected by the voters of York County in the manner set forth in section 251 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Prosecutorial District Number 2. There shall be one district attorney for Cumberland County, which shall be known as "Prosecutorial District Number 2." The district attorney shall be elected by the voters of Cumberland County in the manner set forth in section 251 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Prosecutorial District Number 3. There shall be one district attorney for Oxford, Franklin and Androscoggin Counties, which shall be known as "Prosecutorial District Number 3." The district attorney shall be elected by the voters of Oxford, Franklin and Androscoggin Counties in the manner set forth in section 251 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Prosecutorial District Number 4. There shall be one district attorney for Kennebec and Somerset Counties, which shall be known as "Prosecutorial District Number 4." The district attorney shall be elected by the voters of Kennebec and Somerset Counties in the manner set forth in section 251 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Prosecutorial District Number 5. There shall be one district attorney for Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties, which shall be known as "Prosecutorial District Number 5." The district attorney shall be elected by the voters of Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties in the manner set forth in section 251 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Prosecutorial District Number 6. There shall be one district attorney for Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo Counties, which shall be known as "Prosecutorial District Number 6." The district attorney shall be elected by the voters of Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo Counties in the manner set forth in section 251 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. Prosecutorial District Number 7. There shall be one district attorney for Hancock and Washington Counties, which shall be known as "Prosecutorial District Number 7." The district attorney shall be elected by the voters of Hancock and Washington Counties in the manner set forth in section 251 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

8. Prosecutorial District Number 8. There shall be one district attorney for Aroostook County, which shall be known as "Prosecutorial District Number 8." The district attorney shall be elected by the voters of Aroostook County in the manner set forth in section 251 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3751 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3751
30-A §3751. Purpose
Status: in_force

Junkyards and so-called "auto graveyards" have been steadily expanding and frequently encroach upon highways. These junkyards and graveyards have become a nuisance and a menace to safe travel on public ways, often distracting the attention of drivers of motor vehicles because it appears cars are parked on the highway or that an accident has occurred. It is declared that such junkyards and automobile graveyards are a nuisance and are properly subject to regulation and control. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

It is recognized that recycling of automobiles is a business enterprise that, when conducted in accordance with certain standards, differs from the enterprise of an automobile graveyard and that adoption of uniform state standards for this type of business enterprise would assist in development and regulation of that business. [PL 1993, c. 173, §1 (NEW).]

Junkyards, automobile graveyards and automobile recycling businesses pose potential risks to the environment, particularly to groundwater and surface water quality if gasoline, oil or other fluids are not managed and disposed of properly. Proper location and operation of these facilities are critical to ensure protection of groundwater and surface water quality, other natural resources and the health and welfare of Maine citizens. These facilities may create nuisance conditions potentially affecting abutting landowners and others if not located and operated properly. For these reasons, it is declared that these facilities are appropriately subject to certain environmental and operational standards and to appropriate municipal and state regulation. [PL 2003, c. 312, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3502 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3502
30-A §3502. Formation; powers
Status: in_force

1. Formation. By vote of its legislative body, any municipality may by itself, or in cooperation with one or more other municipalities, form a transit district for the purposes provided in this chapter. A. Municipalities not in the same geographic public transportation region must gain approval from the Department of Transportation before forming a transit district under this section. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. With the consent of the Department of Transportation and of the municipal officers of any municipality not included in a transit district, a transit district may provide transportation services within that municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. General powers; area of service. The district formed under subsection 1 is a body politic and corporate, and may sue, be sued, plead and be impleaded, adopt a name, adopt and alter a common seal and do all things necessary to furnish motor vehicle mass transportation within that district, including charter service, for public purposes in the interest of the health, safety, comfort and convenience of the inhabitants of the municipality or municipalities comprising the district. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Incidental rights. All incidental powers, rights and privileges necessary to accomplish the main objective set forth in this chapter are granted to a district created. Such a district is subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission only to the extent provided in this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Prohibition. Except for the following items, a transit district may not sell, rent or lease goods or services to any entity other than the State, a municipality, quasi-municipal corporation or transit district, unless those goods or services are essential to the purchaser and are not available from another source: A. Advertising space on vehicles owned by the transit district; [PL 1989, c. 726, §2 (NEW).] B. Existing vacant office or storage space owned by the transit district; and [PL 1989, c. 726, §2 (NEW).] C. Used equipment not originally purchased for resale. [PL 1989, c. 726, §2 (NEW).] Transit districts subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission under Title 35‑A, Par t 5, are exempt from this subsection. [PL 1989, c. 726, §2 (NEW).]

5. Penalty. Any transit district violating subsection 4 , is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000, payable to the State, and recoverable in a civil action. [PL 1989, c. 726, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5213 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 205-A / Section 5213
30-A §5213. Capital improvement districts; public hearing; notice; referendum votes
Status: in_force

In order to establish a capital improvement district, a municipality shall adhere to the following procedures. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]

1. Initial determinations. In order to establish a capital improvement district, the municipal officers shall establish all the public elements of the proposed capital improvement district for presentation to the residents of the municipality at a public hearing held pursuant to subsection 3 . The municipal officers shall: A. Determine the proposed boundaries of the capital improvement district; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] B. Identify each separate parcel of property within the proposed capital improvement district and the parcel's owner of record; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] C. Describe all improvements to the proposed capital improvement district that need to be made; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] D. Calculate an estimate of the costs of the proposed improvements; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] E. Calculate the assessed shares and the contingency fee of no more than 25% of that assessment to the property owners in the proposed capital improvement district; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] F. Establish the proposed duration of the payment period for the assessed shares; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] G. Describe specifically the public elements of the capital improvement district that may be accepted by the voters of the municipality; and [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] H. Schedule the public hearing pursuant to subsection 3 and the referendum pursuant to subsection 4 . [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]

2. Public notice. The municipal officers shall provide posted notice of the public hearing held pursuant to subsection 3 in the same place and manner as the posting of a town meeting warrant and publish notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality at least 14 days in advance of the public hearing. The published notice must include: A. A description of the proposed boundaries of the capital improvement district; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] B. The proposed improvements to the capital improvement district; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] C. The estimated costs of the proposed improvements; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] D. The public elements of the capital improvement district; and [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] E. A brief narrative description and schedule of the referendum conducted pursuant to subsection 4 . [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] At least 14 days in advance of the date of the initial public hearing, the same information provided in the published notice must also be sent by certified mail to all owners of property within the proposed capital improvement district according to the municipality's assessing records. Notice for any additional public hearings must be posted and published in the same manner as notice for the initial public hearing, but mailed notice of the subsequent public hearings is not required. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]

3. Public hearing. Prior to any referendum held pursuant to subsection 4 or 5 , the municipal officers shall hold an initial public hearing on the proposed capital improvement district to solicit comments from the residents of the municipality and the owners of property located in the proposed district concerning the: A. Proposed boundaries of the capital improvement district; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] B. Type of improvements to the proposed capital improvement district being considered; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] C. Need for the proposed improvements; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] D. Costs of the proposed improvements; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] E. Projected assessed shares and the contingency fee of no more than 25% of that assessment to the owners of property located in the proposed capital improvement district to pay for the improvements being considered; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] F. Proposed duration of the payment period for those special assessments; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] G. Proposed public elements of the capital improvement district; and [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] H. Scheduled dates of referenda conducted pursuant to subsection 4 or 5 . [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] The municipal officers may hold additional public hearings as necessary. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]

4. Referendum of owners of property in proposed capital improvement district. The municipal officers shall call and conduct a referendum among the owners of property within the proposed capital improvement district to determine the property owners' willingness to undertake the costs of the proposed improvements to the capital improvement district. A. The method of calling and voting on the referendum question is as provided in section 2528 except as otherwise provided in this subsection. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] B. The registered voters of the municipality who own property within the proposed capital improvement district and the owner or owners of record for each parcel of property located in the proposed capital improvement district reflected on the deed for the property recorded in the registry of deeds within the county as of the preceding April 1st, if the owner or owners are of legal voting age and citizens of the United States, are eligible to vote in the referendum. A person may not cast more than one vote. The municipal officers shall determine who are the legal voters of the proposed capital improvement district and shall prepare or cause to be prepared a list of voters at least 24 hours before the referendum is conducted. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] C. The referendum must be scheduled to occur no sooner than 45 days after the date of the initial public hearing held pursuant to subsection 3 . [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] D. A public hearing must be held pursuant to section 2528, subsection 5 , only if any of the information presented to the voters at the most recent public hearing called pursuant to subsection 3 is changed prior to inclusion on the ballot. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] E. The referendum to be voted on must be worded substantially as follows: "As an owner of property in the proposed capital improvement district described on the reverse side of this ballot or in the attachment to this ballot, are you in favor of authorizing the municipality of to apply a special assessment against the property you own in the proposed capital improvement district for a period of years, for the purpose of (description of improvements), with the total assessment to all property owners within the capital improvement district not to exceed $ , plus a contingency of no more than 25% of that assessment, all of which are subject to the property tax collection and lien procedures established by state law, and with said authorization contingent on the voters of the municipality of accepting the public costs for the capital improvement district improvements before any work is done, specifically described as (description of public elements)?" The voters shall indicate by a cross or check mark placed against the word "Yes" or "No" their opinion of the same. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] The municipal officers may proceed with conducting the municipal referendum in accordance with subsection 5 only if 2/3 of those casting ballots pursuant to this subsection vote to approve creating the capital improvement district. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]

5. Referendum of municipal voters. The referendum of the municipal voters may not be called and conducted for the purposes of this chapter unless the referendum held pursuant to subsection 4 resulted in a 2/3 majority vote supporting the ballot question. If the referendum held pursuant to subsection 4 received a 2/3 majority vote, the municipal officers shall call and conduct a referendum for the voters of the municipality to determine if the public elements of the proposed capital improvement district authorized pursuant to subsection 4 are authorized by the voters of the municipality. A. The method of calling and voting on the referendum question is as provided in section 2528 except as otherwise provided in this subsection. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] B. The referendum of the municipal voters must be scheduled to occur within 45 to 90 days after the date of the referendum held pursuant to subsection 4 . [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] C. The referendum to be voted on must be worded substantially as follows: "Are you in favor of establishing a capital improvement district described on the reverse side of this ballot or in the attachment to this ballot and authorizing a special assessment against the several properties in the capital improvement district, with the special assessment running for a period of years, for the purpose of (describe improvements), with the total assessment to all owners of property within the capital improvement district not to exceed $ , plus a contingency of no more than 25% of that assessment, all of which are subject to the property tax collection and lien procedures established by state law, and are you also in favor of the municipality of accepting the public costs for the capital improvement district improvements, specifically described as (describe the public elements), with all associated and ongoing rights, privileges and responsibilities of public ownership?" The voters shall indicate by a cross or check mark placed against the word "Yes" or "No" their opinion of the same. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] D. If a majority of those voting approve of the ballot question, the capital improvement district is created. Upon the creation of a capital improvement district, the municipality is authorized to raise revenues pursuant to chapter 223 and expend those revenues for the improvements authorized at referendum. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] E. If the owners of property within the proposed capital improvement district or the voters of the municipality fail to establish the capital improvement district, the municipal officers may not act upon a proposal to create the same capital improvement district for a period of 3 years from the date that capital improvement district was rejected by voters. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 831 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 831
30-A §831. Committee established
Status: in_force

There is established the York County Budget Committee, referred to in this article as the "budget committee," to carry out the purposes of this article. As used in this article, "county commissioners" means the county commissioners of York County and "county" means York County. [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 458-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 458-A
30-A §458-A. Temporary holding capacity
Status: in_force

By January 1, 1992, each county shall establish the capacity to hold a juvenile for 72 hours, excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays, either in a temporary holding resource, as defined in Title 15, section 3003, subsection 26 or in a secure detention facility, as defined in Title 15, section 3003, subsection 24-A or shall establish a juvenile detention diversion project approved by the Department of Corrections. [PL 1993, c. 354, §13 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 827 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 827
30-A §827. Filing of county budget
Status: in_force

A copy of the final budget and subsequent amendments shall be filed, on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor, with the State Auditor, who shall retain them for 3 years. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4152 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4152
30-A §4152. Applicability of provisions
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to all installations of electrical equipment, made after August 6, 1949, within or on public and private buildings and premises, including mobile homes, with the following general exceptions which apply to all of this subchapter: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Under jurisdiction of certain commissions. Any person under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission of the State or of the Federal Communications Commission; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Public utilities. The electrical work and equipment employed in connection with the construction, installation, operation, repair or maintenance of any utility facility by a public utility, as defined in Title 35-A, section 102 , or by a sewer district or sanitary district in providing its authorized service, or in any way incidental to providing that service; [PL 1999, c. 657, §12 (AMD).]

3. Industrial or manufacturing plants. Any electrical equipment and work, including construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair in or about industrial or manufacturing plants; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Other property of industrial or manufacturing plants. Any electrical equipment and work, including construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair in, on or about other properties, equipment or buildings, residential or of any other kind, owned or controlled by the operators of industrial or manufacturing plants, if the work is done under the supervision of an electrical engineer employed by the operator; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Mines, transportation and sound equipment. The electrical work and equipment in mines, pipe line systems, ships, railway rolling stock or automotive equipment, or the operation of portable sound equipment; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Electrical equipment in manufacturer's plant. Any electrical installations or equipment involved in the manufacture, test or repair of electrical equipment in the manufacturer's plant; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. Certain laboratories. Installations in suitable laboratories of exposed electrical wiring for experimental purposes only. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4706 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4706
30-A §4706. Records confidential
Status: in_force

1. Confidential information. Records containing the following information are deemed confidential for purposes of Title 1, section 402, subsection 3, paragraph A : A. Any information acquired by an authority or a member, officer, employee or agent of an authority from applicants for residential tenancy in housing owned, financed, assisted or managed by an authority or from any residential tenants of such housing or from any 3rd person pertaining to any applicant for tenancy or to any tenant of such housing; [PL 1993, c. 175, §1 (AMD).] B. Any written or recorded financial statement, as determined by an authority, of an individual submitted to an authority or a member, officer, employee or agent of an authority, in connection with an application for, or receipt of, a grant, mortgage or mortgage insurance; [PL 2007, c. 562, §1 (AMD).] C. Any information acquired by the Maine State Housing Authority or a state public body, private corporation, copartnership, association, fuel vendor, private contractor or individual, or an employee, officer or agent of any of those persons or entities, providing services related to weatherization, energy conservation, homeless assistance or fuel assistance programs of the Maine State Housing Authority, when that information was provided by the applicant for, or recipient of, those services or by a 3rd person; [PL 2007, c. 562, §2 (AMD).] D. Any statements of financial condition or information pertaining to financial condition submitted to any of the persons or entities set forth in paragraph C in connection with an application for services related to weatherization, energy conservation, homeless assistance or fuel assistance programs of the Maine State Housing Authority; and [PL 2007, c. 562, §3 (AMD).] E. The address of a shelter or other living accommodations for victims of domestic violence. [PL 2007, c. 562, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 562, §§1-4 (AMD).]

2. Wrongful disclosure prohibited. No member, officer, employee or agent of an authority may knowingly divulge or disclose information declared confidential by this section, except that: A. An authority may make such full and complete reports concerning administration of its programs as required by the Federal Government, any agency or department of the Federal Government, or the Legislature; [PL 1993, c. 175, §3 (AMD).] B. An authority may publish statistics or other information of a general nature drawn from information declared confidential by this section, provided that the publication is accomplished in a manner which preserves confidentiality; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. An authority may comply with a subpoena, request for production of documents, warrant or court order that appears on its face to have been issued or made upon lawful authority; [PL 1993, c. 175, §3 (AMD).] D. In any litigation or proceeding in which an authority is a party, the authority may introduce evidence based on any information that is deemed confidential and is within the control or custody of the authority; [PL 2019, c. 313, §1 (AMD).] E. Any person or agency directly involved in the administration or auditing of weatherization, energy conservation or fuel assistance programs of the Maine State Housing Authority and any agency of the State with a legitimate reason to know must be given access to those records described in subsection 1, paragraphs C and D ; and [PL 2019, c. 313, §2 (AMD).] F. The Maine State Housing Authority may provide records to the Efficiency Maine Trust pursuant to Title 35‑A, section 10104, subsection 4, paragraph A , subparagraph (2). [PL 2019, c. 313, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 313, §§1-3 (AMD).]

3. Waiver. This section shall not be construed to limit in any way the right of any person whose interest is protected by this section to waive, in writing or otherwise, the benefits of that protection. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Penalty. A member, officer, employee or agent of an authority who violates subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $200 may be adjudged against the member, officer, employee or agent of an authority for each violation. For the purpose of applying penalties under this subsection, a separate violation is deemed to have occurred with respect to each separate act of disclosure. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Confidentiality of personnel records. The following records are confidential and not open to public inspection: A. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, applications, resumes, letters and notes of reference, working papers, research materials, records, examinations and any other documents or records and the information they contain, solicited or prepared either by the applicant or the authority for use in the examination or evaluation of applicants for employment by the authority. (1) Applications, resumes and letters and notes of reference pertaining to the applicant hired, other than those letters and notes of reference expressly submitted in confidence, are public records after the applicant is hired. (2) Telephone numbers are not public records if they are designated as unlisted or unpublished in an application, resume or letter or note of reference; [PL 2017, c. 234, §8 (NEW).] B. Authority records pertaining to an identifiable employee and containing the following: (1) Medical information of any kind, including information pertaining to diagnosis or treatment of mental or emotional disorders; (2) Performance evaluations and personal references submitted in confidence; (3) Information pertaining to the creditworthiness of a named employee; (4) Information pertaining to the personal history, general character or conduct of members of the employee's immediate family; (5) Complaints, charges or accusations of misconduct, replies to those complaints, charges or accusations and any other information or materials that may result in disciplinary action. If disciplinary action is taken, the final written decision relating to that action is no longer confidential after the decision is completed if it imposes or upholds discipline. The decision must state the conduct or other facts on the basis of which disciplinary action is being imposed and the conclusions of the acting authority as to the reasons for that action; and (6) Personal information, including that which pertains to the employee's: (a) Age; (b) Ancestry, ethnicity, genetic information, national origin, race or skin color; (c) Marital status; (d) Mental or physical disabilities; (e) Personal contact information, as described in Title 1, section 402, subsection 3, paragraph O ; (f) Personal employment choices pertaining to elected payroll deductions, deferred compensation, saving plans, pension plans, health insurance and life insurance; (g) Religion; (h) Sex, sexual orientation or gender identity; or (i) Social security number; and [PL 2021, c. 366, §31 (AMD).] C. Other information to which access by the general public is prohibited by law. [PL 2017, c. 234, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 366, §31 (AMD).]

6. Employee right to review. On written request from an employee or former employee, the authority shall provide the employee, former employee or the employee's authorized representative with an opportunity to review the employee's personnel file, if the authority has a personnel file for that employee. The review must take place during normal office hours at the location where the personnel files are maintained. For the purposes of this subsection, a personnel file includes, but is not limited to, any formal or informal employee evaluations and reports relating to the employee's character, credit, work habits, compensation and benefits that the authority may possess. The records described in subsection 5, paragraph B may also be examined by the employee to whom the records relate, as provided in this subsection. [PL 2017, c. 234, §8 (NEW).]

7. Constitutional obligations of a prosecutor. Notwithstanding this section or any other provision of law, subsection 5 does not preclude the disclosure of confidential personnel records and the information contained in those records to the Attorney General, a deputy attorney general, an assistant attorney general, a district attorney, a deputy district attorney, an assistant district attorney or the equivalent departments or offices in a federal jurisdiction that are related to the determination of and compliance with the constitutional obligations of the State or the United States to provide discovery to a defendant in a criminal matter. A person or entity participating in good faith disclosure under this subsection or participating in a related proceeding is immune from criminal and civil liability for the act of disclosure or for participating in the proceeding. [PL 2017, c. 234, §8 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5106 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5106
30-A §5106. Preparation and approval of renewal plans
Status: in_force

The authority may not acquire real property for a renewal project unless the municipal officers of the municipality have approved the renewal plan by resolution, as prescribed in this section. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Comprehensive plan. The authority shall not recommend an urban renewal plan to the municipal officers until a comprehensive plan in substance for the development of the municipality has been prepared under chapter 191 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Urban renewal plan. The authority may prepare or have prepared an urban renewal plan, or any person or agency, public or private, may submit such a plan to the authority. An urban renewal plan must be sufficiently complete to indicate its relationship to definite local objectives as to appropriate land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities and other public improvements and the proposed land uses and building requirements in the urban renewal area, and must include, but is not limited to: A. The boundaries of the urban renewal area, with a map showing the existing uses and conditions of the real property in the urban renewal area; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. A land use plan showing proposed uses of the area; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Information showing the standards of population densities, land coverage and building intensities in the area after renewal; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. A statement of the proposed changes, if any, in zoning ordinances or maps, street layouts, street levels or grades, building codes and ordinances; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. A site plan of the area; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] F. A statement as to the kind and number of additional public facilities or utilities which will be required to support the new land uses in the area after redevelopment. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Recommendations by planning board. Before recommending an urban renewal plan to the municipal officers for approval, if the plan has not been prepared by the planning board, the authority shall submit the plan to the planning board for review and recommendations as to its conformity with the comprehensive plan. The planning board shall submit its written recommendations with respect to the proposed renewal plan to the authority within 45 days after receiving the plan for review. The authority may recommend the renewal plan to the municipal officers for approval upon receipt of the recommendations. If no recommendations are received within the 45-day period allowed in this subsection, the authority may recommend the renewal plan to the municipal officers for approval without the planning board's recommendations. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Whether plan accomplishes certain purposes. Before recommending an urban renewal plan to the municipal officers for approval, the authority shall consider whether the proposed land uses and building requirements in the renewal project area are designed with the general purpose of accomplishing, in conformity with the comprehensive plan, a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the municipality which will, in accordance with present and future needs, promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including, among other things, adequate provision for: A. Traffic and vehicular parking; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The promotion of safety from fire, panic and other dangers; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Light and air; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. The promotion of the healthful and convenient distribution of population; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. Transportation, water, sewerage and other public utilities; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] F. Schools, parks, recreational and community facilities and other public requirements; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] G. The promotion of sound design and arrangement; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] H. The wise and efficient expenditure of public funds; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] I. The prevention of the recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations, slums or conditions of blight; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] J. Adequate, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Recommendation by authority accompanied by recommendation of planning board. The recommendation of an urban renewal plan by the authority to the municipal officers shall be accompanied by: A. The recommendations, if any, of the planning board concerning the renewal plan; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. A statement of the proposed method and estimated cost of the acquisition and preparation for redevelopment of the renewal project area and the estimated proceeds or revenues from its disposal to redevelopers; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. A statement of the proposed method of financing the urban renewal project; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. A statement of a feasible method proposed for the relocation of families to be displaced from the urban renewal area. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Public hearing; notice. The municipal officers shall hold a public hearing on an urban renewal plan after reasonable public notice, but not less than 7 days, by publication in a newspaper having general circulation in the area of operation of the municipality. The notice must: A. Describe the time, date, place and purpose of the hearing; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Generally identify the renewal area covered by the plan; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Outline the general scope of the urban renewal project under consideration. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. Approval of renewal plan; disapproval. Following the hearing under subsection 6 , the municipal officers may approve by resolution a renewal plan if they find that the plan is feasible and in conformity with the comprehensive plan. If the planning board disapproves any renewal plan, the plan must be approved by a 2/3 vote of the municipal officers. A renewal plan which was not approved by the municipal officers when recommended by the authority may again be recommended to them with any modifications considered advisable. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

8. Modification of renewal plan. The authority may modify an urban renewal plan at any time, provided that, if modified after the lease or sale of real property in the redevelopment project area, the modification is consented to by the redeveloper or redevelopers of that real property or their successor or successors in interest affected by the proposed modification. Where the proposed modification will substantially change the urban renewal plan as previously approved by the municipal officers, the modification must similarly be approved by the municipal officers under subsection 7 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1005 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1005
30-A §1005. Appointment of commissioners to verify meridians and standards
Status: in_force

When the meridian line or standard of length is established, repaired or rebuilt in any county, the Governor shall appoint a competent commissioner, not necessarily a resident of this State, to inspect and verify the meridian line or standard of length. In case of a meridian line, the commissioner shall verify the line by astronomical observation and in the commissioner's report shall accurately describe the structure, its latitude and longitude and the declination of the needle at the time. In case of a standard of length, the commissioner shall describe the structure, its location and exact length as determined by comparison with some authentic standard from the National Bureau of Standards. All such reports must be full and accurate and shall be deposited in the Department of the Secretary of State and a certified copy shall be filed and recorded in the office of the county commissioners in the county where the structure is located. The commissioner appointed by the Governor shall receive from the State such just compensation as the Governor allows. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 723 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 723
30-A §723. Androscoggin County budget committee
Status: in_force

In Androscoggin County there is established a budget committee to carry out the purposes of this article. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Membership. The budget committee consists of 11 members, 3 members from each commissioner district selected as provided in this section and 2 members of the Androscoggin County legislative delegation elected by the legislative delegation. The members from the Androscoggin County legislative delegation may vote on committee matters. The county commissioners serve on the committee in an advisory capacity only and may not vote on any committee matters. In 1989, and every 3rd year thereafter, at least 90 days before the end of the fiscal year, the 11 members are elected by the following procedure. A. The county commissioners shall notify all municipal officers in the county to caucus by county commissioner districts at a specified date, time and place for the purpose of nominating at least 3 residents of the district of voting age as candidates for the county budget committee. At least 2 of the persons nominated must not be municipal officials. A county commissioner shall serve as nonvoting moderator for that district caucus. Nominations shall be received from the floor and require a majority vote of those present to be approved. The names of those duly nominated shall be recorded and forwarded to the county commissioners to be placed on a written ballot. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The county commissioners shall have written ballots printed with the names of those candidates selected in each county commissioner district under paragraph A . Each commissioner district shall require a separate ballot and each ballot shall specify each candidate's full name and municipality. The county commissioners shall distribute the appropriate ballots to each municipality within a commissioner district. The municipal officers shall vote, as a board, for 3 budget committee members from the candidates on the ballot. The municipal officers must vote for at least 2 candidates who are not municipal officials. After voting, the municipal officers shall return the ballot to the county commissioners by a certain date. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The ballots shall be counted at a regular meeting of the county commissioners. Each municipality's vote shall be weighted according to the formula set out in paragraph D to ensure that each municipality's vote reflects its proportion of the commissioner district's total population. The 2 candidates with the highest vote totals and who are not municipal officials and the candidate with the otherwise highest vote total are elected to membership on the county budget committee for each district. The county commissioners shall: (1) Notify each municipality, in writing, of the election results; and (2) Certify the results to the Secretary of State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. The votes of each municipality shall be multiplied by the figure next to the municipality's name as follows: (1) For Commissioner District Number One: (a) Durham, 975; (b) Greene, 1176; (c) Leeds, 577; (d) Lisbon, 2619; (e) Livermore, 607; (f) Livermore Falls, 931; (g) Sabattus, 1294; (h) Turner, 1435; and (i) Wales, 381; (2) For Commissioner District Number 2: (a) Auburn, 6935; (b) Mechanic Falls, 937; (c) Minot, 671; and (d) Poland, 1454; and (3) For Commissioner District Number 3: (a) Lewiston, 1. These adjustment figures must be revised after each decennial census. [PL 2009, c. 650, §1 (RPR).] E. The Androscoggin County legislative delegation shall caucus and choose its 2 budget committee members for a term to be set by the delegation. [PL 1999, c. 253, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 650, §1 (AMD).]

2. Duties. The county budget committee shall review the budget and estimates, including the salaries for county officers, prepared by the county commissioners, and shall approve a final county budget as provided in this article. [PL 1999, c. 253, §4 (AMD).]

3. Term of office. The term of office for budget committee members is 3 years. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Vacancies. A vacancy occurring on the budget committee must be filled by the committee for the balance of the unexpired term. The person appointed to fill the vacant office must be from the same municipality or county as the person vacating the office. A legislative vacancy occurring on the budget committee must be filled by the Androscoggin County legislative delegation for the balance of the unexpired term. [PL 1999, c. 253, §4 (AMD).]

5. Expenses. Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed from the county treasury for expenses lawfully incurred by them in the performance of their duties. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 826 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 826
30-A §826. Budget amendments
Status: in_force

The approved budget shall govern the expenditures of the county during the fiscal year. No expenses may be incurred in excess of those shown in the approved budget, but the budget may be from time to time revised by the preparation of a proposed amended budget by the county commissioners. This proposed amended budget must be submitted to the county budget committee for review. Any recommendations by this committee must be submitted within 10 calendar days. The amended budget takes effect when approved by the county commissioners. A report of the approval of an amended budget must be transmitted by the county commissioners to the State Auditor within 15 days of that approval. [PL 1995, c. 520, §4 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6017 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6017
30-A §6017. Remedies on default of municipal securities
Status: in_force

If a governmental unit defaults in the payment of interest on or principal of any municipal securities owned or held by the bank when due and payable by the governmental unit, the bank shall proceed to enforce payment under applicable provisions of law of the interest or principal or other amounts then due and payable. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4741 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4741
30-A §4741. Powers generally
Status: in_force

An authority constitutes a public body corporate and politic, exercising public and essential governmental functions, and having all the powers necessary to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter, but not the power to levy and collect taxes or special assessments, including the following powers in addition to others granted: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. General. To sue; to be sued on its written contracts or in accordance with the Maine Tort Claims Act, the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 , in the case of the Maine State Housing Authority, the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80B, or any successor rule of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure in the case of a municipal authority or Title 1, section 409 ; to have a seal and alter it at pleasure; to have perpetual succession; to make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of the authority's powers; and to make and from time to time amend and repeal bylaws, rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter, to carry into effect the powers and purposes of the authority; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Housing projects. Within its area of operation: To prepare, carry out, acquire, lease, manage, maintain or operate housing projects and to provide for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, extension, alteration or repair of any housing project or any part of a housing project. An authority may perform any of these listed functions singly or in combination with other functions with respect to any individual housing project, and may perform these functions full-time, part-time or in combination with other private persons, corporations or government agencies or other appropriate body; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Housing needs. To undertake and carry out studies and analyses of the housing needs within its area of operation and of the meeting of those needs, including data with respect to population and family groups, and the distribution thereof according to income groups, the amount and quality of available housing and its distribution according to rentals and sales prices, employment, wages and other factors affecting the local housing needs and the meeting of those needs, and to make the results of these studies and analyses available to the public and the building, housing and supply industries; and to engage in research and disseminate information on housing; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Contract for services, other uses; wages and hours of labor. To arrange or contract for the furnishing by any person or agency, public or private, of services, privileges, works or facilities for, or in connection with, a housing project or the occupants of a housing project; and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this chapter or in any other provision of law, to agree to any conditions attached to federal financial assistance relating to the determination of prevailing salaries or wages or payment of not less than prevailing salaries or wages or compliance with labor standards, in the development or administration of projects, and to include in any contract let in connection with a project, stipulations requiring that the contractor and any subcontractors comply with requirements as to minimum salaries or wages and maximum hours of labor, and comply with any conditions which the Federal Government has attached to its financial aid of the project; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Leasing or renting; eminent domain; insurance. To lease or rent any dwellings, accommodations, lands, buildings, structures or facilities embraced in any housing project and, subject to the limitations contained in this chapter, to establish and revise the rents or charges for those rentals; to own, hold and improve real or personal property; to purchase, lease, obtain options upon, acquire by gift, grant, bequest, devise or otherwise any real or personal property or any interest in real or personal property; to acquire, by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, any real property; to sell, lease, exchange, transfer, assign, pledge or dispose of any real or personal property or any interest in real or personal property; to insure or provide for the insurance of any real or personal property or operations of the authority against any risks or hazards; to procure or agree to the procurement of government insurance or guarantees of the payment of any bonds or parts of any bonds issued by an authority, including the power to pay premiums on any such insurance; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Investment of funds. To invest any funds held in reserves of sinking funds or any funds not required for immediate disbursement in property or securities in which savings banks may legally invest funds subject to their control, including, without limitation, shares of an investment company registered under the federal Investment Company Act of 1940, whose shares are registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, only if the investments of the investment company are limited to obligations of the United States or any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States or repurchase agreements secured by obligations of the United States or any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States; to redeem its bonds at the redemption price established for the bonds or to purchase its bonds at less than that redemption price, all bonds so redeemed or purchased to be canceled; [PL 1993, c. 651, §4 (AMD).]

7. Slum clearance. Within its area of operation: To determine where slum areas exist or where there is a shortage of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of low income; to make studies and recommendations relating to the problem of clearing, replanning and reconstructing of slum areas and the problem of providing dwelling accommodations for persons of low income; and to cooperate with the municipality, the county, the State or any political subdivision of the State in action taken in connection with such problems; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

8. Investigations and examinations. Acting through one or more commissioners or other persons designated by the authority: To conduct examinations and investigations and to hear testimony and take proof under oath at public or private hearings on any matter material for its information; to administer oaths, issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses or the production of books and papers and to issue commissions for the examination of witnesses who are outside of the State or unable to attend before the authority or excused from attendance; to make available to appropriate agencies, including those charged with the duty of abating or requiring the correction of nuisances or similar conditions or of demolishing unsafe or insanitary structures within its area of operation, its findings and recommendations with regard to any building or property where conditions exist which are dangerous to the public health, morals, safety or welfare; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

9. Powers granted. To exercise all or any part or combination of powers granted; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

10. Coordination with municipal officers. The commissioners of a municipal authority or the director of the Maine State Housing Authority shall provide the municipal officers an opportunity to review and discuss proposed development projects prior to submitting the plans to the appropriate municipal officer or agency; [PL 2017, c. 234, §20 (AMD).]

11. Mortgage credits. The Maine State Housing Authority may acquire from banks, life insurance companies, savings and loan associations, pension or retirement funds, any fiduciaries, the Federal Government and other financial institutions, persons or governmental or business entities mortgage loans and notes anywhere in the State and may sell mortgages and notes to insurance companies, other financial institutions, persons or governmental or business entities and the Federal Government or any fiduciaries or pension or retirement funds; [PL 2017, c. 234, §20 (AMD).]

12. Mortgage assistance payments. Pursuant to the purposes of this Act to provide housing for persons of low income, the Maine State Housing Authority may make payments and binding commitments, subject to the authority's receipt of sufficient funds to honor these commitments from periodic appropriations from appropriate sources, to continue these payments if necessary over the life of the mortgage to mortgagors or to mortgagees on behalf of low-income persons to reduce interest costs on market rate mortgages to as low as 1%. A. No commitment made by the authority under this subsection may be construed to commit the faith and credit of this State. [RR 2015, c. 2, §19 (COR).] B. Persons benefiting from these mortgage assistance payments shall, according to guidelines to be included in the mortgage agreements, be required to pay a larger interest payment as their ability to pay increases; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [RR 2015, c. 2, §19 (COR).]

13. Allocation of federal ceilings. By rulemaking under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II , the Maine State Housing Authority may establish a process that is different from the federal formula for allocating that portion of the ceiling on the issuance of certain tax-exempt bonds established by the United States Code, Title 26, which has been allocated to the Maine State Housing Authority under Title 10, section 363 , and may also limit the types of projects that are eligible to receive allocations or carryforward designations from the Maine State Housing Authority; [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §21 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §25 (AFF).]

14. State housing credit agency. The Maine State Housing Authority is designated the housing credit agency for the State and may receive and allocate, according to a process established by rulemaking pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II , the annual state housing credit ceiling for the low-income housing credit established by the United States Code, Title 26; [PL 1991, c. 629, §1 (AMD).]

15. State weatherization, conservation and fuel assistance agency. The Maine State Housing Authority is designated the weatherization, energy conservation and fuel assistance agency for the State and, in accordance with Title 35‑A, section 10104, subsection 8 , may apply for, receive, distribute and administer federal funds on behalf of the State for weatherization, energy conservation and fuel assistance pursuant to the Weatherization Assistance for Low-income Persons Program administered through the United States Department of Energy and the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program administered through the United States Department of Health and Human Services in accordance with rules adopted under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act; [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]

16. Certification of bonds. The director of the Maine State Housing Authority is the State's designee to certify to the United States Secretary of the Treasury that housing-related bonds issued in the State satisfy the applicable ceiling requirements of the federal Internal Revenue Code; [PL 1993, c. 175, §6 (AMD).]

17. Comprehensive housing affordability strategy coordinator. The Maine State Housing Authority is designated the comprehensive housing affordability strategy coordinator for the State and has the power to prepare and submit on behalf of the State the annual comprehensive housing affordability strategy called for in the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, Public Law 101-625, as amended, and to undertake all monitoring and certification procedures required under that law. The Maine State Housing Authority shall represent the State in carrying out the HOME Investment Partnerships Program created by the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended; [PL 2017, c. 234, §21 (AMD).]

18. State designee for homeless programs. The Maine State Housing Authority is designated the coordinating agency for the State for programs dealing with homeless persons and may apply for, receive, distribute and administer federal, state and other funds on behalf of the State for homeless programs including, without limitation, the Emergency Community Services Homeless Grant Program and the programs authorized pursuant to the federal Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, Public Law 100-77, (1987), as amended; [PL 2021, c. 270, §1 (AMD).]

19. State designee for National Housing Trust Fund. The Maine State Housing Authority is designated as the entity to receive and allocate funds from the National Housing Trust Fund established by the federal Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008; and [PL 2021, c. 270, §2 (AMD).]

20. Affirmatively further fair housing. The Maine State Housing Authority shall, to the extent consistent with federal law, ensure that any Maine State Housing Authority funding or any state or local funding is used in a manner that will affirmatively further fair housing in this State. For the purposes of this subsection, "affirmatively further fair housing" means to engage actively in efforts to address barriers to and create opportunities for full and equal access to housing without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, familial status or receipt of public assistance. [PL 2021, c. 270, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2963 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 133 / Section 2963
30-A §2963. Division of fences; notice; verbal agreements
Status: in_force

When a fence between owners of improved lands is divided either by fence viewers or by the written agreement of the parties recorded in the town clerk's office where the land lies, the owners shall erect and support it accordingly. If any person lays that person's own lands common, and determines not to improve any part of them adjoining such fence, and gives 6 months' notice to all occupants of adjoining lands, that person shall not be required to maintain such fence while that person's land so lies common and unimproved. All partition fences divided by parol agreement and actually built in pursuance of such agreement, including fences so built heretofore, shall be deemed legal fences as if divided by fence viewers or written agreement, and the adjoining owners shall support their respective portions of fence under such agreement until otherwise ordered by the fence viewers on application to them by either party. When a party has constructed that party's part of a fence in pursuance of a parol or written agreement or assignment of fence viewers, no assignment may thereafter be made by fence viewers depriving that party of the full value of such fence or any part thereof. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 824 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 824
30-A §824. Budget committee organization
Status: in_force

The budget committee shall conduct its meetings in public at the county courthouse. The county commissioners shall direct the county clerk to call an organizational meeting of the budget committee within 15 days after the county budget has been prepared by the county commissioners. The county commissioners shall provide the committee with necessary clerical assistance, office expenses and suitable meeting space, as well as access to county files and information. The budget committee shall select its own chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. The budget committee shall adopt its own rules or procedures and bylaws. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4773 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4773
30-A §4773. Housing Production Fund (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 11/01/25)
Status: in_force

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 11/01/25)

The Housing Production Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund under the jurisdiction and control of the Maine State Housing Authority. The fund is funded by revenue from Title 36, section 4641‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A . Funds in the fund must be used by the authority to support the federal low-income housing tax credit as provided in Section 42 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the authority's rural affordable rental housing program and affordable homeownership program. [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. V, §2 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. V, §10 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 765 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 765
30-A §765. Budget estimate; submission to advisory committee
Status: in_force

The Hancock County commissioners shall submit a budget estimate to the budget advisory committee no later than 90 days before the end of the county's fiscal year for the coming year. The budget advisory committee shall review the budget estimate and make recommendations to the commissioners at least 45 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. In order to deviate from any recommendation made by a recorded 2/3 majority vote of the full membership of the budget advisory committee, the county commissioners must unanimously approve that change. The county commissioners shall act on the budget no later than 15 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 2007, c. 663, §9 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3510 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3510
30-A §3510. Eminent domain; appeal
Status: in_force

A district may acquire for the public purposes of a district by purchase or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain any and all real property of any person, including the real and personal property and franchise of any person operating a local mass transportation service within any municipality comprising a district. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Determination of damages. If the district and the owner are unable to agree on a price within 60 days after the district has notified the owner of its intention to exercise its power of eminent domain, the board of directors of a district may, by resolution, take and acquire all or any part of the real and personal property and franchise of that owner, and shall determine the amount to be paid to the owner for that taking. Upon payment of this amount, or if payment is refused, upon depositing this amount with the treasurer of the district to be held in trust separate and apart from other funds of the district, the district may take and become the owner of the real and personal property and franchise set forth in the resolution. A. Within 30 days after payment or tender, the board of directors shall have recorded in the registry of deeds in the county where the land and property is located: (1) A certified copy of the resolution; and (2) A description of any real property and a plan of the real property, together with a description of any personal property taken under this section. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The district shall have a certified copy of the resolution of the board of directors and a certified copy of the filing in the registry of deeds either delivered personally to the owner or the owner's agent or sent by registered mail to the owner. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. If the district acquires, by eminent domain, real or personal property in connection with a project involving federal participation under the United States Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, Public Law 88-365, the district shall, in that acquisition, comply with all of the procedures established under that Act for acquiring real or personal property. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Appeal to Superior Court. If the owner is aggrieved at the damages awarded for a taking under this section, the owner may appeal from the award to the Superior Court of the county in which the property lies by filing a complaint in that court and serving the district with a copy of the complaint within 60 days from the date of the recording in the registry of deeds. The complaint must set forth substantially the facts, but shall not state the amount of the damages previously awarded to the owner. The damages may be determined in the Superior Court by a committee of reference if the parties so agree, or by a verdict of its jury. The committee of reference shall be allowed a reasonable compensation for their services, to be fixed by the court upon the presentation of their report and paid from the county treasury upon the certificate of the clerk of courts. If the damages are increased, the district shall pay the damages and costs; otherwise, the appellant shall pay the costs. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Appeal to Law Court. An appeal may be taken by any party from the Superior Court's judgment to the Supreme Judicial Court as in other cases. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5401 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 213 / Section 5401
30-A §5401. Definitions
Status: in_force

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

1. Airport. "Airport" means: A. Any area of land or interest in land, structures or portions and improvements of structures, or water which is used, intended for use or useful in connection with any public airport, heliport or other location for the landing or taking off of aircraft; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Facilities incident to the operation of such properties including, but not limited to, runways, hangars, parking areas for aircraft or vehicles, access roads, wharfs, control towers, communication equipment, weather stations, safety equipment, terminal facilities for aircraft and land vehicles, facilities for servicing aircraft and for the sale of oil, gasoline, other fuels and other accessories, waiting rooms, lockers, space for concessions, offices; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. All facilities appurtenant to and all property rights, air rights, easements and interests relating thereto considered necessary for the construction or operation of the airport. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Cost. "Cost," as applied to a revenue-producing municipal facility, includes: A. The purchase price of any such facility; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The cost of construction; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The cost of all labor, materials, machinery and equipment; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. The cost of improvements; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. The cost of all lands, property, rights, easements and franchises acquired; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] F. Financing charges; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] G. Interest before and during construction and, if the municipal officers consider it desirable, for one year after construction is completed; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] H. The cost of plans and specifications, surveys and estimates of cost and of revenues; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] I. The cost of engineering and legal services; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] J. All other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of construction, administrative expense and any other expenses necessary or incident to the financing authorized in this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] Any obligation or expenses incurred by the municipality in connection with any of the items of cost, including the payment in whole or in part of indebtedness incurred to pay such obligations or expenses and interest on those obligations or expenses, may be regarded as a part of that cost and reimbursed to the municipality out of the proceeds of revenue bonds issued under this chapter and Title 10, chapter 110, subchapter IV . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Energy facility. "Energy facility" means: A. An "energy distribution system project," as defined in Title 10, section 963‑A, subsection 12 ; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6, §6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. An "energy generating system project," as defined in Title 10, section 963‑A, subsection 13 ; [PL 2007, c. 671, §4 (AMD).] C. A hydroelectric power facility; or [PL 2007, c. 671, §5 (AMD).] D. A "qualified project" as defined in the United States Internal Revenue Code, 26 United States Code, Section 54(d)(2)(A) (2007). [PL 2007, c. 671, §6 (NEW).] This term also includes any combination or part of these facilities or any equipment and structures designed to distribute or transmit energy either from or to these facilities. [PL 2007, c. 671, §§4-6 (AMD).]

4. Improvements. "Improvements" means those repairs, replacements, additions, extensions and betterments of and to a revenue-producing municipal facility that the municipal officers consider necessary to place or maintain the revenue-producing municipal facility in proper condition for its safe, efficient and economic operation or to meet requirements for service in areas which may be served by the municipality and for which no existing service is being provided. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Parking facility. "Parking facility" means any land or any interest in land, structure or portions of structures, and improvements on land or structures intended for the off-street parking of motor vehicles by the public for a fee. Any such structure may be either single or multi-level and either at, above or below the surface. This term also includes: A. Facilities incident to the operation of those properties for the parking of motor vehicles, including, without limitation, ancillary waiting rooms, lockers, space for concessions, stores and offices, terminal facilities for trucks and buses, facilities for servicing motor vehicles and for the sale of gasoline, oil and other accessories, and all facilities appurtenant to these incident operations; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. All property, rights, easements and interests relating to the facility that are considered necessary for the construction or operation of the facility. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Parking system. "Parking system" means any parking facility, together with any public way or public parking area designated by the municipal officers as constituting part of that system on which parking meters have been or may be installed or from which fees or charges have been or may be collected for the parking of vehicles. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. Revenue-producing municipal facility. "Revenue-producing municipal facility" means: A. A parking facility within the corporate limits of the municipality; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Any of the following within or outside or partly within and partly outside the corporate limits of the municipality: (1) A water system or part of that system; (2) A sewer system or part of that system; (3) An airport or part of an airport; (4) A telecommunications system or part of that system; (5) An energy facility or part of that facility; or (6) A community broadband system or part of that system. [PL 2019, c. 108, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 108, §1 (AMD).]

8. Sewage disposal system. "Sewage disposal system" means any plant, system, facility or property used or useful or having the present capacity for future use in connection with the collection, treatment, purification or disposal of sewage, including industrial wastes resulting from any processes of industry, manufacture, trade or business or from the development of any natural resources. This term also includes: A. Any integral part of such a facility, including, but not limited to, treatment plants, pumping stations, intercepting sewers, trunk sewers, pressure lines, mains and all necessary appurtenances and equipment; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. All property, rights, easements and franchises relating to the facility that the municipal officers consider necessary or convenient for the operation of the system. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

9. Water system. "Water system" means all plants, systems, facilities or properties used or useful or having the present capacity for future use in connection with the supply or distribution of water. This term also includes: A. Any integral part of such a facility, including, but not limited to, water supply systems, water distribution systems, reservoirs, wells, intakes, mains, laterals, aqueducts, pumping stations, standpipes, filtration plants, purification plants, hydrants, meters, valves and all necessary appurtenances and equipment; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. All property, rights, easements and franchises relating to the facility that the municipal officers consider necessary or convenient for the operation of the system. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5158 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 204 / Section 5158
30-A §5158. Powers and duties generally
Status: in_force

The redevelopment authority has the following powers and duties: [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

1. Suit. To sue and be sued; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

2. Seal. To adopt an official seal; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

3. Office. To maintain an office at a place designated by the redevelopment authority within the State; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

3-A. General corporate powers. To exercise all general powers of a corporation under Title 13‑C, section 302 ; [PL 2025, c. 120, §2 (NEW).]

4. Agreements with public entities. To enter into agreements with public entities, including, but not limited to, municipalities, counties, regional planning organizations, state agencies and municipal or regionally organized land banks in order to effectuate the purposes of this chapter; [PL 2025, c. 120, §3 (AMD).]

5. Agreements with federal agencies. To enter into agreements with federal agencies to effectuate the purposes of this chapter; [PL 2025, c. 120, §4 (AMD).]

5-A. Agreements with private parties. To enter into agreements with a private entity or person to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. If an agreement under this subsection is for the acquisition of property, the municipality in which the property is located or, if the property is located in an unorganized or deorganized township of the State, the Maine Land Use Planning Commission must consent to the acquisition; [PL 2025, c. 120, §5 (NEW).]

6. Assistance. To provide assistance, by request, to entities in the State engaged in redevelopment activities; [PL 2025, c. 120, §6 (AMD).]

7. Application for funding. To apply for grants, loans and other financial assistance from state or federal government programs for redevelopment projects consistent with this chapter; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

8. Bonds. To issue revenue bonds as provided in section 5160 ; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

9. Eminent domain. To acquire in a municipality, through an agreement with a municipality or county, eligible property by the exercise of the power of eminent domain as provided in section 5159 ; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

10. Rules. To adopt rules for the purposes of carrying out this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A ; and [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

11. Other functions. To perform other functions necessary or useful for carrying out any of its powers, duties or purposes. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2175 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2175
30-A §2175. Initiation of procedure
Status: in_force

1. Petition. Upon approval of the Legislature and receipt of a petition that seeks to have a municipality secede from one county and join another county signed by 10% of the number of voters in the municipality who voted at the last gubernatorial election, the municipal officers shall call, advertise and hold a public hearing at least 14 days and no more than 60 days after certifying the petition. The municipal officers shall publish notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the area. One notice must be published as close as possible to the 14th day before the hearing and a 2nd notice must be published as close as possible to the 7th day before the hearing. A. The purpose of the public hearing under this section is to allow municipal residents and officers to discuss secession. The public hearing must include a formal presentation by those initiating the petition that must include a description of the problems that have led to the secession effort. Attendees shall discuss the problems, potential solutions other than secession and the potential impact of secession on the municipality and the county from which the municipality is seceding. The persons initiating the petition shall submit a written report at the public hearing that describes the impact of the proposed secession on property taxes in the county from which the municipality is seceding as well as in the municipality. [PL 2007, c. 401, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 210, §2 (AMD).]

2. Question. When the municipal legislative body is the town meeting, no later than 90 days after the public hearing under this section, municipal officers shall prepare an article in the form below for inclusion in a town meeting warrant to be voted on by written ballot at a town meeting. In other municipalities, the vote must be by local referendum no later than 90 days after the public hearing under this section. The question to be voted on must be in substantially the following form: "Be it resolved that the voters of X (municipality) seek approval of the Legislature for X (municipality) to secede from the County of X and join the County of Y. Following legislative approval, a countywide referendum is required before final secession is authorized. Do you support X (municipality) seeking the approval of the Legislature for X (municipality) to secede from the County of X? Yes No" [PL 2007, c. 401, §1 (NEW).]

3. Approval. If the voters approve the question under subsection 2 by a majority vote of those voting and present, then the rest of the secession process set forth in this subchapter applies. [PL 2007, c. 401, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6201 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 231 / Section 6201
30-A §6201. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).]

1. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development. [PL 2017, c. 313, §1 (AMD).]

1-A. Capital grant. "Capital grant" means a grant award from the fund pursuant to section 6208 to cover eligible costs for a capital grant as specified in subsection 5, paragraph C . [PL 2017, c. 313, §2 (NEW).]

2. Cooperative services grant. "Cooperative services grant" means a grant award from the fund pursuant to section 6208 to cover eligible costs for a cooperative services grant as specified in subsection 5, paragraph B . [PL 2017, c. 313, §3 (AMD).]

3. Department. "Department" means the Department of Economic and Community Development. [PL 2017, c. 313, §3 (AMD).]

4. Eligible applicant. "Eligible applicant" means a municipality, county or regional government subdivision. [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).]

5. Eligible costs. "Eligible costs" means the actual and direct expenses incurred in implementing a cooperative services grant, a capital grant or a planning grant awarded under section 6208 , including expenses incurred in connection with the following activities for cooperative services grants, capital grants and planning grants. A. Eligible costs for a planning grant include the expense of: (1) Studies to examine alternative methods of achieving collaboration, including those adopted by other municipalities; (2) Cost-benefit studies; and (3) Facilitation of community meetings and public outreach and education. [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).] B. Eligible costs for a cooperative services grant include the expense of: (1) Execution and implementation of an interlocal agreement under chapter 115 , a tax base sharing arrangement or another regional government mechanism for achieving collaboration; (2) Joint strategic planning or comprehensive or capital investment planning; (3) Public outreach and education; (4) Collaboration or consolidation of offices or services; (5) Professional services, such as those provided by attorneys, consultants, facilitators and architects; and (6) Administrative services and costs, such as photocopying, printing, telephone service and travel costs. [PL 2017, c. 313, §3 (AMD).] C. Eligible costs for a capital grant include the expense of: (1) Site, facility, infrastructure or utility system acquisition; (2) Repair, rehabilitation or renovation of existing facilities; (3) New construction or expansion of existing facilities; and (4) Purchase of major equipment or systems. [PL 2017, c. 313, §3 (NEW).] Administrative and other costs of ongoing operations that would otherwise be budgeted by a municipality, county or regional government subdivision are not eligible costs. [PL 2017, c. 313, §3 (AMD).]

6. Fund. "Fund" means the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services established by section 6202 . [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §7 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).]

7. Planning grant. "Planning grant" means a grant award from the fund pursuant to section 6208 to cover eligible costs of developing a qualifying project for a cooperative services grant. [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).]

8. Qualifying project. "Qualifying project" means a project designed to achieve significant and sustainable savings in the cost of delivering local and regional governmental services that reduces the demand for property tax revenues through collaborative approaches to service delivery, enhanced regional delivery systems, consolidated administrative services, broad-based purchasing alliances and interlocal agreements. [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).]

9. Regional government subdivision. "Regional government subdivision" means: A. A regional planning commission or regional council of governments established under chapter 119 ; or [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).] B. A legal entity created by interlocal agreement pursuant to chapter 115 . [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3012 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 141 / Section 3012
30-A §3012. Radio antenna towers; construction in conformance with federal requirements
Status: in_force

A municipality may not adopt or enforce any ordinance or regulation that is preempted by a Federal Communications Commission regulation that states that local regulations that involve placement, screening or height of radio antennas based on health, safety or aesthetic considerations must be crafted to reasonably accommodate amateur radio communications and to represent the minimum practicable regulation to accomplish the municipality's legitimate purpose. [PL 1999, c. 269, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5652 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5652
30-A §5652. Donation of money
Status: in_force

The municipal officers may accept a donation of money to the municipality to supplement a specific appropriation already made, to reduce the tax assessment, to endow a municipal education foundation pursuant to section 5724, subsection 10 or to reduce the permanent debt. [PL 2007, c. 405, §1 (AMD).]

1. Reducing the tax assessment. If the assessors receive written notice from the municipal officers that a sum has been paid to the municipality for the purpose of reducing the tax assessment, they shall reduce it in that amount before establishing the tax rate. If the tax rate has already been established, the treasurer shall deposit the money in a bank, trust company or national bank in the State, and withdraw it at the proper time to reduce the tax assessment for the following taxable year. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Funding municipal education foundations. A municipality may accept endowment funds from citizens, estates, municipal contributions and bond money to fund a municipal education foundation to support local education pursuant to section 5724, subsection 10 . The foundation may not spend the funds until it meets certain growth standards recommended by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. DD, §11 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. DD, §24 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5656 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5656
30-A §5656. Procurement of recycled goods
Status: in_force

1. Review of standards. Each municipality shall review its procurement procedures and specifications to identify procedures and specifications that explicitly discriminate against goods, supplies, equipment, materials and printing with recycled content. Each municipality may revise its procedures and specifications to: A. Encourage the use of goods, supplies, equipment, materials and printing with recycled content; and [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §15 (NEW).] B. Ensure, to the maximum extent economically feasible, that it purchases goods, supplies, equipment, materials and printing that may be recycled or reused when such goods, supplies, equipment, materials and printing are discarded. [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §15 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §15 (NEW).]

2. Preferences for recycled goods. In revising its procurement procedures and specifications under subsection 1 , each municipality may: A. Establish a preference for paper with recycled content consistent with the standards established for state agencies under Title 5, section 1812‑B ; and [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §15 (NEW).] B. Establish specifications for bids for public contracts that require all bidders to propose that a stated minimum percentage of goods, supplies, equipment or materials to be used for the contract be made from recycled material. [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §15 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §15 (NEW).]

3. Other laws. The options set forth in this section may be exercised, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary. [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §15 (NEW).]

4. Interlocal cooperation. The provisions of this section shall apply to agreements of interlocal cooperation established pursuant to chapter 115 and to cooperative purchasing programs administered by regional councils established pursuant to chapter 119 . [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §15 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3445 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3445
30-A §3445. Lien for payment on lot and building; enforcement
Status: in_force

When any assessment made under section 3442 is paid by any person against whom the assessment has been made, who is not the owner of the lot or parcel of land, then the person paying the assessment has a lien upon the lot or parcel of land with the buildings on the land for the amount of the assessment paid by that person, and incidental charges. The lien may be enforced in a civil action, and by attachment in the way and manner provided for the enforcement of liens upon buildings and lots under Title 10 . The lien shall continue one year after the assessment is paid. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 458 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 458
30-A §458. Juvenile services
Status: in_force

Each county may provide juvenile services either through the sheriff's department or by other county personnel. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]