30-A M.R.S. § 4403 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4403
30-A §4403. Municipal review and regulation
Status: repealed

This section governs municipal review of proposed subdivisions. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

1. Municipal reviewing authority. The municipal reviewing authority shall review all requests for subdivision approval. On all matters concerning subdivision review, the municipal reviewing authority shall maintain a permanent record of all its meetings, proceedings and correspondence. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

1-A. Joint meetings. If any portion of a subdivision crosses municipal boundaries, all meetings and hearings to review the application must be held jointly by the reviewing authorities from each municipality. All meetings and hearings to review an application under section 4407 for a revision or amendment to a subdivision that crosses municipal boundaries must be held jointly by the reviewing authorities from each municipality. In addition to other review criteria, the reviewing authorities shall consider and make a finding of fact regarding the criteria described in section 4404, subsection 19 . The reviewing authorities in each municipality, upon written agreement, may waive the requirement under this subsection for any joint meeting or hearing. [PL 1997, c. 226, §1 (AMD).]

2. Regulations; review procedure. The municipal reviewing authority may, after a public hearing, adopt, amend or repeal additional reasonable regulations governing subdivisions which shall control until amended, repealed or replaced by regulations adopted by the municipal legislative body. The municipal reviewing authority shall give at least 7 days' notice of this hearing. A. The regulations may provide for a multi-stage application or review procedure consisting of no more than 3 stages: (1) Preapplication sketch plan; (2) Preliminary plan; and (3) Final plan. Each stage must meet the time requirements of subsections 4 and 5 . [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

3. Application; notice; completed application. This subsection governs the procedure to be followed after receiving an application for a proposed subdivision. A. When an application is received, the municipal reviewing authority shall give a dated receipt to the applicant and shall notify by mail all abutting property owners of the proposed subdivision, and the clerk and the reviewing authority of municipalities that abut or include any portion of the subdivision, specifying the location of the proposed subdivision and including a general description of the project. The municipal reviewing authority shall notify by mail a public drinking water supplier if the subdivision is within its source water protection area. [PL 1999, c. 761, §11 (AMD).] B. Within 30 days after receiving an application, the municipal reviewing authority shall notify the applicant in writing either that the application is complete or, if the application is incomplete, the specific additional material needed to complete the application. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] C. After the municipal reviewing authority has determined that a complete application has been filed, it shall notify the applicant and begin its full evaluation of the proposed subdivision. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] D. The municipal reviewing authority may not accept or approve final plans or final documents prepared within the meaning and intent of Title 32, chapter 141 that are not sealed and signed by the professional land surveyor under whose responsible charge they were completed, as provided in Title 32, section 18226 . [PL 2013, c. 180, §3 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).] [PL 2013, c. 180, §3 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

4. Public hearing; notice. If the municipal reviewing authority decides to hold a public hearing on an application for subdivision approval, it shall hold the hearing within 30 days after determining it has received a complete application. The municipal reviewing authority shall have notice of the date, time and place of the hearing: A. Given to the applicant; and [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. Published, at least 2 times, in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality in which the subdivision is proposed to be located. The date of the first publication must be at least 7 days before the hearing. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 497, §6 (AMD).]

5. Decision; time limits. The municipal reviewing authority shall, within 30 days of a public hearing or, if no hearing is held, within 60 days of determining it has received a complete application or within any other time limit that is otherwise mutually agreed to, issue an order: A. Denying approval of the proposed subdivision; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. Granting approval of the proposed subdivision; or [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] C. Granting approval upon any terms and conditions that it considers advisable to: (1) Satisfy the criteria listed in section 4404 ; (2) Satisfy any other regulations adopted by the reviewing authority; and (3) Protect and preserve the public's health, safety and general welfare. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 497, §7 (AMD).]

6. Burden of proof; findings of fact. In all instances, the burden of proof is upon the person proposing the subdivision. In issuing its decision, the reviewing authority shall make findings of fact establishing that the proposed subdivision does or does not meet the criteria described in subsection 5 . [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

7. Conditioned on variance. If the initial approval or any subsequent amendment of a subdivision is based in part on the granting of a variance, the subdivider must comply with section 4406, subsection 1, paragraph B . [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3813 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3813
30-A §3813. Fee
Status: in_force

Every person licensed as an innkeeper or tavernkeeper shall pay to the treasurer for the use of the municipality a fee of $1 and any additional amount established by ordinance or bylaw of the municipality. [PL 1997, c. 446, §4 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1802 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1802
30-A §1802. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

1. Authority. "Authority" or "jail authority" means the authority formed under this chapter and Title 13, chapter 81 . [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" or "county commissioner" means a person elected or appointed to the Lincoln County or Sagadahoc County board of commissioners. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

3. Consent of county. "Consent of county" means a vote taken pursuant to section 122 or a vote taken at an election at which a majority of the legal votes of the voters of a county voting at the election are cast in favor of a question seeking approval of funding construction of a jail facility through the issuance of bonds or the guarantee by the counties of bonds issued by the jail authority. [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, §14 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, §16 (AFF).]

3-A. County; counties. "County" means either Lincoln County or Sagadahoc County, and "counties" means both Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County. [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, §15 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, §16 (AFF).]

4. Director. "Director" and "board of directors" means the directors of the jail authority. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

5. Jail facility. "Jail facility" or "jail" means any land area, structure, location or equipment, or combination of them, used for the confinement of prisoners. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

6. Municipality. "Municipality" means a city or town. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

7. Municipal officers. "Municipal officers" means the municipal officers or councillors of a town or the mayor and municipal officers or councillors of a city. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

8. Operating and governance agreement. "Operating and governance agreement" means the documents that set the terms of the jail authority operations and structure for governance. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

9. Revenues. "Revenues" means the proceeds of bonds, all revenues, rates, tolls, assessments, rents, transportation charges, reimbursement from the State excluding community corrections money, boarding fees and inmate-related medical reimbursements, and other charges and receipts derived by the jail authority from the operation of a multicounty jail, including, but not limited to, investment earnings and the proceeds of insurance, condemnation, sale or other disposition of properties, and must include proceeds from assessments when the power of assessment has been granted to the jail authority under sections 1952 and 1953 . [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3781 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3781
30-A §3781. License requirements
Status: in_force

A retail establishment located in a municipality that has adopted a licensing ordinance pursuant to this section may not offer for sale a stock of goods, wares or merchandise under the designation of "closing-out sale," "going out of business sale," "discontinuance of business sale," "entire stock must go," "must sell to the bare walls" or other designation that states, directly or by implication, an intent of that person to dispose of the entire stock of goods with a view to permanently terminating further business after that disposal is complete, unless the person complies with the following requirements. [PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §9 (AMD).]

1. Inventory license. Before the disposal sale begins, the person must obtain a license to conduct the sale from the municipal officers of the municipality in which the sale will be conducted or other designated licensing official as provided by ordinance. A. The person must apply to the municipal officers or designated licensing official for the license under oath. The application must contain a complete inventory of all items to be included in the sale and must be accompanied by the payment of a license fee set by ordinance. The applicant must affirm, in writing and under oath, to the municipal officers or designated licensing official that merchandise will not be included in the stock offered for sale unless the merchandise is in or at the place of business where the sale will take place when the sale opens. Any unusual purchases and additions to the stock of goods, wares or merchandise made within 60 days before the filing of an application for a license is prima facie evidence that the purchases and additions were made in contemplation of the sale. (1) If the applicant has been in the same business for which the sale is being conducted for less than 2 years of continuous operation in the municipality, the applicant must also affirm, in writing and under oath, that none of the merchandise was purchased before the sale opened for the purpose of selling and disposing of that merchandise at the sale. [PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §9 (AMD).] B. The license is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance, unless revoked under subsection 3 . The validity of the license may be extended for 60 additional days if the licensee provides an affidavit to the municipal officers or designated licensing official stating that all goods, wares or merchandise listed in the inventory have not been disposed of within the original 60-day period. [PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §9 (AMD).] [PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §9 (AMD).]

2. License issued; records preserved. The municipal officers or designated licensing official shall immediately issue the license upon compliance with this section. The municipality shall preserve all applications for licenses and other papers filed in connection with an application as a public record in the municipal office for 5 years. [PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §9 (AMD).]

3. Revocation; prior violations; suspension. The municipal officers or designated licensing official shall revoke any license issued under this subchapter if the licensee violates this section or a licensing ordinance adopted pursuant to this section and may refuse to issue another license to any applicant who has been adjudicated of violating this section or a licensing ordinance before the date of application. If any person adjudicated of any violation of this section appeals the decision or sentence of the trial court, that person's license must be suspended while the appeal is pending in the appellate court. [PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §9 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3106-B — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 151 / Section 3106-B
30-A §3106-B. Municipal authority to manage abandoned properties (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 30-A, SECTION 3106-A)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 30-A, SECTION 3106-A)

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Property defects" means the conditions that, in the judgment of the municipality, contribute to blight as a result of the continued lack of care, maintenance or security of a property. [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).] B. "Responsible parties" means the owner or owners of record. [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).] [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).]

2. Municipal authority. In accordance with this section, the municipal officers or the officers' designee may regulate the care, maintenance and security of property determined to be abandoned under subsection 4 , if the responsible parties fail to address the property defects after notice and an opportunity to comply. The municipality may recover its costs from the responsible parties. The authorities established by this section may not be construed to replace or supplant any municipal authority to provide for basic necessities under Title 14, section 6026‑A or address dangerous properties under Title 17, chapter 91, subchapter 4 . Municipal action under this section may not be interpreted to bestow any responsibility on the municipality to safeguard or otherwise preserve or protect abandoned property. [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).]

3. Notice of foreclosure; designation of representative. When initiating a foreclosure action on a property, a foreclosing mortgagee shall notify the municipality where the property is situated and designate an in-state representative responsible for the property. [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).]

4. Determination of abandonment. Before a municipality may initiate corrective action measures to address property defects pursuant to this section, either a court or the municipal officers must have determined that the property has been abandoned according to the evidence of abandonment described in Title 14, section 6326, subsection 2, paragraph A , C , D , E , F , G or H . A. The municipal officers shall provide notice to the responsible parties and hold a hearing before making a determination that a property has been abandoned. The notice of hearing must: (1) State the scheduled date, time and location of the hearing; and (2) Inform the responsible parties that, upon a finding of abandonment, the municipality may require the responsible parties to correct any property defects within 30 days of the issuance of a notice to correct or, if a permit is required to correct property defects, the municipality may require the responsible parties to promptly seek a permit and to correct the defects within 30 days of the issuance of the permit. [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).] B. A hearing under paragraph A may be held no less than 7 days after receipt or publication of the notice. [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).] C. An order issued by the municipality determining that a property is abandoned may be combined with the notice to correct set forth in subsection 5 . [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).] [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).]

5. Notice to correct. Upon a finding of abandonment, the municipal officers may give written notice to the responsible parties to correct identified property defects. The municipal notice to correct under this section must: A. Identify the property defects; [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).] B. State the municipality's intention to take appropriate preventive or corrective measures to address the property defects; [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).] C. Identify the measures the municipality will take if the responsible parties have not remedied the property defects identified within 30 days of the notice to correct; [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).] D. State the municipality's intention to subsequently recover the municipality's direct, legal and administrative costs from the responsible parties; and [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).] E. Inform the responsible parties of their ability to avert the municipality's actions by remedying the property defects as identified in the notice. [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).] [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).]

6. Notice process. A notice required to be given under this section is governed by the following. A. Notice must be hand-delivered or mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the responsible parties. Notice is sufficient if the signed receipt is returned or the certified mail is returned as refused by the recipient. [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).] B. If the address of the responsible parties cannot be determined with reasonable diligence, the notice is sufficient if it is published twice consecutively in a daily or weekly newspaper having general circulation in the municipality in which the property is located. [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).] [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).]

7. In-state representatives. Mortgagees who have initiated a foreclosure on a property shall designate a representative whose place of business is within this State to be responsible for responding to municipal inquiries regarding the property. The foreclosing mortgagee shall provide the municipality in which the property is located with the contact information for the mortgagee's in-state representative. For the purposes of this subsection, "contact information" means both a mailing address and a direct telephone number with a functioning voice mailbox, as well as the responsible party's direct e-mail address when available. [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).]

8. Recovery of costs. All responsible parties are jointly and severally liable to a municipality for its direct, legal and administrative costs incurred while remedying or attempting to remedy the property defects pursuant to this section. The responsible parties shall reimburse the municipality for its costs within 30 days after demand, or a special tax may be assessed against the property in the amount of those costs and may be collected in the same manner as other state, county and municipal taxes are collected. [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).]

9. Appeals. An appeal from a finding of abandonment by the municipal officers pursuant to this section is to the Superior Court, pursuant to the provisions of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80B. [RR 2015, c. 1, §35 (RAL).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2691 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2691
30-A §2691. Board of appeals
Status: in_force

This section governs all boards of appeals established after September 23, 1971. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Establishment. A municipality may establish a board of appeals under its home rule authority. Unless provided otherwise by charter or ordinance, the municipal officers shall appoint the members of the board and determine their compensation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Organization. A board of appeals shall be organized as follows. A. The board shall consist of 5 or 7 members, serving staggered terms of at least 3 and not more than 5 years, except that municipalities with a population of less than 1,000 residents may form a board consisting of at least 3 members. The board shall elect annually a chairman and secretary from its membership. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Neither a municipal officer nor a spouse of a municipal officer may be a member or associate member of the board. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Any question of whether a particular issue involves a conflict of interest sufficient to disqualify a member from voting on that issue shall be decided by a majority vote of the members, excluding the member who is being challenged. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 municipal officers may dismiss a member of the board for cause before the member's term expires. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Municipalities may provide under their home rule authority for a board of appeals with associate members not to exceed 3. If there are 2 or 3 associate members, the chairman shall designate which will serve in the place of an absent member. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Procedure. The following provisions govern the procedure of the board. A. The chairman shall call meetings of the board as required. The chairman shall also call meetings of the board when requested to do so by a majority of the members or by the municipal officers. A quorum of the board necessary to conduct an official board meeting must consist of at least a majority of the board's members. The chairman shall preside at all meetings of the board and be the official spokesman of the board. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The secretary shall maintain a permanent record of all board meetings and all correspondence of the board. The secretary is responsible for maintaining those records which are required as part of the various proceedings which may be brought before the board. All records to be maintained or prepared by the secretary are public records. They shall be filed in the municipal clerk's office and may be inspected at reasonable times. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 board may provide, by regulation that must be recorded by the secretary, for any matter relating to the conduct of any hearing, except that the chair may waive any regulation upon good cause shown. Unless otherwise established by charter or ordinance, the board shall conduct a de novo review of any matter before the board subject to the requirements of paragraph D . If a charter or ordinance establishes an appellate review process for the board, the board shall limit its review on appeal to the record established by the board or official whose decision is the subject of the appeal and to the arguments of the parties. The board may not accept new evidence as part of an appellate review. [PL 2017, c. 241, §1 (AMD).] D. The board may receive any oral or documentary evidence but shall provide as a matter of policy for the exclusion of irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence. Every party has the right to present the party's case or defense by oral or documentary evidence, to submit rebuttal evidence and to conduct any cross-examination that is required for a full and true disclosure of the facts. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 transcript or tape recording of testimony, if such a transcript or tape recording has been prepared by the board, and the exhibits, together with all papers and requests filed in the proceeding, constitute the public record. All decisions become a part of the record and must include a statement of findings and conclusions, as well as the reasons or basis for the findings and conclusions, upon all the material issues of fact, law or discretion presented and the appropriate order, relief or denial of relief. Notice of any decision must be mailed or hand delivered to the petitioner, the petitioner's representative or agent, the planning board, agency or office and the municipal officers within 7 days of the board's decision. [PL 1991, c. 234 (AMD).] F. The board may reconsider any decision reached under this section within 45 days of its prior decision. A request to the board to reconsider a decision must be filed within 10 days of the decision that is to be reconsidered. A vote to reconsider and the action taken on that reconsideration must occur and be completed within 45 days of the date of the vote on the original decision. The board may conduct additional hearings and receive additional evidence and testimony as provided in this subsection. Notwithstanding paragraph G , appeal of a reconsidered decision must be made within 15 days after the decision on reconsideration or within the applicable time period under section 4482-A if the final municipal review of the project is by a municipal administrative review board other than a board of appeals. [PL 2017, c. 241, §2 (AMD).] G. Any party may take an appeal, within 45 days of the date of the vote on the original decision, to Superior Court from any order, relief or denial in accordance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80B. This time period may be extended by the court upon motion for good cause shown. The hearing before the Superior Court must be without a jury. [PL 1991, c. 234 (AMD).] H. For purposes of this section, a decision of the board is a final decision when the project for which the approval of the board is requested has received all required municipal administrative approvals by the board, the planning board or municipal reviewing authority, a site plan or design review board, a historic preservation review board and any other review board created by municipal charter or ordinance. If the final municipal administrative review of the project is by a municipal administrative review board other than a board of appeals, the time for appeal is governed by section 4482‑A . Any denial of the request for approval by the board of appeals is considered a final decision even if other municipal administrative approvals are required for the project and remain pending. A denial of the request for approval by the board of appeals must be appealed within 45 days of the date of the board's vote to deny or within 15 days of final action by the board on a reconsideration that results in a denial of the request. [PL 2017, c. 241, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 241, §§1-3 (AMD).]

4. Jurisdiction. Any municipality establishing a board of appeals may give the board the power to hear any appeal by any person, affected directly or indirectly, from any decision, order, regulation or failure to act of any officer, board, agency or other body when an appeal is necessary, proper or required. No board may assert jurisdiction over any matter unless the municipality has by charter or ordinance specified the precise subject matter that may be appealed to the board and the official or officials whose action or nonaction may be appealed to the board. Absent an express provision in a charter or ordinance that certain decisions of its code enforcement officer or board of appeals are only advisory or may not be appealed, a notice of violation or an enforcement order by a code enforcement officer under a land use ordinance is reviewable on appeal by the board of appeals and in turn by the Superior Court under the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80B. Any such decision that is not timely appealed is subject to the same preclusive effect as otherwise provided by law. Any board of appeals shall hear any appeal submitted to the board in accordance with Title 28-A, section 1054 . [PL 2013, c. 144, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4995 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201-A / Section 4995
30-A §4995. Create respective tribal housing authorities
Status: in_force

The Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation, as provided in Title 5, section 12004‑I , and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians are authorized to create respective tribal housing authorities. The respective tribe, nation or band shall prescribe the manner of selection of the members, their terms and grounds for removal. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or clearly indicated otherwise, the Maine Housing Authorities Act applies to the tribal housing authorities referred to in this chapter as "authority" or "authorities." The power of tribal housing authorities may be exercised only within the Indian territory of the respective tribe or nation or the trust land of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. Tribal housing authorities are in substitution for any tribal housing authority previously existing under the laws of the State and assume all the rights and obligations of those predecessor housing authorities. The presently constituted tribal housing authority of the respective tribe or nation continues in existence and may exercise all the authority previously vested by law until the respective tribe or nation creates the tribal housing authority authorized by this section. [PL 2009, c. 415, Pt. B, §9 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5355 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 211 / Section 5355
30-A §5355. Cooperation in carrying out approved development plan
Status: in_force

If the municipal legislative body approves a development plan for a project area, the municipality and its urban renewal authority may cooperate with the educational institution of higher learning, hospital or private redevelopment corporation in carrying out the approved development plan and, for that purpose, may contract with the educational institution, hospital or private redevelopment corporation for the exercise of any of the powers of the municipality and its urban renewal authority. Any municipality or its urban renewal authority, any state educational institution of higher learning and, when authorized by a city, any educational institution of higher learning or hospital established and maintained by any city may do all things and may take any actions that are necessary or desirable to ensure that it obtains credit as a local grant-in-aid for the aggregate amount of expenditures made by any such educational institution, hospital or redevelopment corporation which would be eligible under the United States Housing Act of 1949, Title I, as amended. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 885 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 885
30-A §885. Final budget estimates; filing
Status: in_force

A copy of the final budget estimates must be filed, on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor, with the State Auditor, who shall retain them for 3 years. [PL 1991, c. 513 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1651 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1651
30-A §1651. Examination of jails; board of visitors
Status: in_force

1. Examination. At the commencement of each session required by law, the county commissioners shall examine the jail in their county and take necessary precautions for the security of prisoners, for the prevention of infection and sickness and for the accommodations of the prisoners. [PL 2003, c. 482, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

2. Appointment. The sheriff for each county shall appoint a board of 7 visitors for each jail or other county correctional facility under the sheriff's supervision. A. Members of the boards of visitors serve for terms of 3 years. [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (AMD).] B. Members of the boards of visitors are eligible for reappointment at the expiration of their terms. The boards of visitors must be representative of a broad range of professionals, family members and citizens interested in the well-being of prisoners, including representatives of advocacy groups for human and civil rights, medical and psychiatric professionals, persons who have served in corrections settings and other interested citizens. One member of each board of visitors must be a person with knowledge of issues related to the incarceration of women. One member of each board of visitors must be a woman who has been incarcerated in the State and who has prior child welfare experience with the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services. One member of each board of visitors must have experience in the field of mental or behavioral health. [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (AMD).] C. A member of the Legislature or an employee of a sheriff's department may not serve on a board of visitors. [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (AMD).] D. The sheriffs of 2 or more counties, at their discretion, may appoint a joint board of visitors of 7 or more members. [PL 2021, c. 620, §3 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (AMD).]

3. Powers. [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (RP).]

4. Duties. Boards of visitors have the following duties. A. Each board of visitors shall inspect the jail or other county correctional facility to which it is assigned. Each board of visitors must be provided open access to all physical areas of the jail or other county correctional facility, including access to areas housing prisoners. Each board of visitors must be provided the opportunity to speak to prisoners and to staff. Members of the board of visitors shall comply with all sheriff's office policies and procedures and security practices regarding access to the jail or other county correctional facility, shall adhere to all federal and state laws regarding confidentiality and shall refer concerns or complaints regarding specific individuals to the jail administrator or advocate or other county correctional facility administrator or advocate. [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] B. Each board of visitors shall make recommendations to the sheriff regarding services or treatment for prisoners who have mental health challenges or are mentally ill. [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] C. Each board of visitors shall review the management of the jail or other county correctional facility to which it is assigned to determine whether that management is consistent with the philosophy, mission and policy goals of the sheriff's office and facility. On or before February 15th of each calendar year, each board of visitors shall prepare an annual report including its recommendations and shall provide copies of its report to the jail administrator, the county correctional facility administrator, the county commissioners and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters. The sheriff shall provide copies with the sheriff's response to the reports to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters within one month of receiving the annual reports. [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] D. Each board of visitors shall appear before the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters upon request. [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] E. Each board of visitors shall meet regularly and tour the jail or other county correctional facility to which it is assigned at least 4 times a year. At each meeting, a board of visitors may request and must receive information from the jail administrator or a county correctional facility administrator that the board determines will assist in the review of the management of the jail. To the extent that a board of visitors is not discussing matters made confidential by federal or state law, a meeting of the board is a public proceeding and must be conducted in accordance with Title 1, section 403 . Boards of visitors may meet jointly. [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] F. Each board of visitors shall share copies of that board's annual report with each other board of visitors appointed pursuant to this section. [PL 2025, c. 345, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 345, §1 (AMD).]

5. Orientation and training. A board of visitors must receive annual training, including: A. Facilities orientation, including a tour of the jail or other county correctional facility to which the board of visitors is assigned, explanation of the facility command structure and receipt of the Department of Corrections' publication regarding detention and correctional standards for Maine counties and municipalities, facility prisoner handbooks, volunteer policies and board of visitors policies; [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] B. Review of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and guidance concerning domestic violence, substance use disorder including opioids, behavioral health and adverse childhood trauma; [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] C. A list and explanation of available community resources; [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] D. The legal requirements of this section; and [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] E. Training on any other subject as determined by the sheriff or chair of the board of visitors. [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 383, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5201 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 205 / Section 5201
30-A §5201. Findings and declaration of necessity
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Existence of depressed areas. There exists in the municipalities of the State deteriorating, dilapidated, slum and blighted areas, dangerous buildings and incompatible uses of property, which constitute a serious threat to the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the State; [PL 1999, c. 540, §1 (AMD).]

2. Expense to public. [PL 1999, c. 540, §2 (RP).]

3. Effect on municipalities. These areas, buildings and uses constitute an economic and social liability and substantially impair or arrest the sound growth of 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).]

4. Not remediable by regulation or private enterprise. These threats are beyond remedy and control solely by regulatory process in the exercise of police power and cannot be dealt with effectively by the ordinary operation of private enterprise without the aids provided in this chapter; [PL 1999, c. 540, §3 (AMD).]

5. Public purpose. The elimination of these areas, buildings and uses, the acquisition and preparation of land in or necessary to the redevelopment and rehabilitation of the areas, buildings and uses, and its sale or lease in accordance with community development programs adopted by municipalities, any assistance which may be given by any state or federal public bodies or agencies and any money raised or appropriated by municipalities in connection with that activity, are public uses required by the public exigencies and are purposes for which public money may be expended and private property acquired; 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).]

6. Legislative determination. The necessity of the public interest for this chapter is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 1566 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1566
30-A §1566. Telephone services in jails
Status: in_force

Beginning October 1, 2022, a jail and a service provider that contracts with the jail to provide telephone services for residents of the jail shall provide telephone services in accordance with this section. [PL 2021, c. 615, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 615, Pt. B, §2 (AFF).]

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Jail" means a county or municipal detention facility for which standards are set by the Commissioner of Corrections under Title 34‑A, section 1208 or a facility for which standards are set by the Commissioner of Corrections under Title 34‑A, section 1208‑A . [PL 2021, c. 615, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 615, Pt. B, §2 (AFF).] B. "Resident" means a person who resides in a jail. [PL 2021, c. 615, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 615, Pt. B, §2 (AFF).] C. "Service provider" means an entity that provides telephone services by contract with a jail through which a resident initiates outgoing telephone calls from the jail. [PL 2021, c. 615, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 615, Pt. B, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2021, c. 615, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 615, Pt. B, §2 (AFF).]

2. Requirements for service providers. A service provider that enters into or renews a contract on or after October 1, 2022 with a jail to provide outgoing interstate and intrastate telephone services is subject to the following requirements. The rates and charges that the service provider may charge for interstate and intrastate telephone calls made by residents may not exceed the rates for interstate telephone calls adopted by the Federal Communications Commission in effect on the date of the contract. [PL 2021, c. 615, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 615, Pt. B, §2 (AFF).]
30 M.R.S. § 6209-B — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6209-B
30 §6209-B. Jurisdiction of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court
Status: in_force

1. Exclusive jurisdiction over certain matters. Except as provided in subsections 3 and 4 , the Penobscot Nation has the right to exercise exclusive jurisdiction, separate and distinct from the State, over: A. The following criminal offenses committed within Penobscot Indian territory by an adult member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group: (1) Class C, D and E crimes in Titles 15, 17, 17-A, 19-A and 29-A that are not committed against a person or the property of a person; and (2) Class C, D and E crimes committed against a person who is a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group or against the property of a person who is a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group. The Penobscot Nation may not deny to any criminal defendant prosecuted for a Class C crime the rights and protections enumerated in 25 United States Code, Section 1302(c); [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §4 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).] B. Juvenile crimes against a person or property involving conduct that, if committed by an adult, would fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Penobscot Nation under paragraph A, and juvenile crimes, as defined in Title 15, section 3103, subsection 1, paragraphs B and C, committed by a juvenile member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi'kmaq Nation or the Penobscot Nation within Penobscot Indian territory; [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §4 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).] C. Civil actions between members of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi'kmaq Nation or the Penobscot Nation arising within Penobscot Indian territory and cognizable as small claims under the laws of the State, and civil actions against a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi'kmaq Nation or the Penobscot Nation under Title 22, section 2383 involving conduct within Penobscot Indian territory by a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi'kmaq Nation or the Penobscot Nation; [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §4 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).] D. Indian child custody proceedings to the extent authorized by applicable state and federal law; [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §4 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).] E. Other domestic relations matters, including marriage, divorce and support, between members of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi'kmaq Nation or the Penobscot Nation, both of whom reside within Penobscot Indian territory; and [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §4 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).] F. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, civil and criminal actions regarding the enforcement of ordinances enacted pursuant to section 6207, subsection 11, except that the Penobscot Nation may not exercise jurisdiction over a nonprofit public municipal corporation. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).] The governing body of the Penobscot Nation shall decide whether to exercise or terminate the exercise of the exclusive jurisdiction authorized by this subsection. If the Penobscot Nation chooses not to exercise, or chooses to terminate its exercise of, jurisdiction over the criminal, juvenile, civil and domestic matters described in this subsection, the State has exclusive jurisdiction over those matters. In exercising its exclusive jurisdiction under paragraphs A and B, the Penobscot Nation is enforcing Penobscot tribal law. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §4 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).]

1-A. Concurrent jurisdiction over certain criminal offenses. The Penobscot Nation has the right to exercise jurisdiction, concurrently with the State, over the following criminal offenses: A. Class C, D and E crimes committed within Penobscot Indian territory by an adult member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group against a person who is not a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group or against the property of a person who is not a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group; and [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §5 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).] B. Class C, D and E crimes committed within Penobscot Indian territory by a person who is not a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group as authorized in the federal Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022, Public Law 117-103, Division W, Title VIII, Subtitle A, Section 804, 25 United States Code, Section 1304. Notwithstanding subsection 2, the Penobscot Nation may not deny to any criminal defendant prosecuted pursuant to this paragraph the rights and protections enumerated in 25 United States Code, Sections 1302(a), 1302(c), 1303 and 1304(d) and all other rights whose protection is necessary under the United States Constitution in order for Congress or the State to recognize concurrent jurisdiction under this paragraph. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §5 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).] The Penobscot Nation may not deny to any criminal defendant prosecuted for a Class C crime the rights and protections enumerated in 25 United States Code, Section 1302(c). The governing body of the Penobscot Nation shall decide whether to exercise or terminate the exercise of jurisdiction authorized by this subsection. In exercising the concurrent jurisdiction authorized by this subsection, the Penobscot Nation is enforcing Penobscot tribal law. The definitions of the criminal offenses and the punishments applicable to those criminal offenses over which the Penobscot Nation has concurrent jurisdiction under this subsection are governed by the laws of the State. Issuance and execution of criminal process also are governed by the laws of the State. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §5 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).]

1-B. Exclusive jurisdiction of the State. Except as provided in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B and subsection 1‑A , all laws of the State relating to criminal offenses and juvenile crimes apply within Penobscot Indian territory and the State has exclusive jurisdiction over those offenses and crimes. Notwithstanding subsections 1 and 1‑A , the State has exclusive jurisdiction over: A. All crimes and juvenile crimes committed within Penobscot Indian territory against the State or against any office, department, agency, authority, commission, board, institution, hospital or other instrumentality of the State, including the Maine Turnpike Authority, the Maine Port Authority, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, the Maine Community College System, the Maine Veterans' Homes, the Maine Public Employees Retirement System, the Maine Military Authority and all similar state entities; and [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §6 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).] B. Class C, D and E crimes defined in provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes outside of Titles 15 , 17 , 17‑A , 19‑A and 29‑A committed within Penobscot Indian territory by an adult member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group that are not committed against a person or the property of a person. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §6 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).] Nothing in subsection 1 or 1‑A affects, alters or preempts the authority of the State to investigate or prosecute any conduct occurring in the State, including conduct occurring in Penobscot Indian territory, that is within the State's exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §6 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).]

2. Definitions of crimes; tribal procedures. The definitions of the criminal offenses and juvenile crimes and the punishments applicable to those criminal offenses and juvenile crimes over which the Penobscot Nation has exclusive jurisdiction under this section are governed by the laws of the State. Issuance and execution of criminal process are also governed by the laws of the State. The procedures for the establishment and operation of tribal forums created to effectuate the purposes of this section are governed by federal statute, including, without limitation, the provisions of 25 United States Code, Sections 1301 to 1303 and rules or regulations generally applicable to the exercise of criminal jurisdiction by Indian tribes on federal Indian reservations. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §7 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).]

2-A. Criminal records, juvenile records and fingerprinting. At the arraignment of a criminal defendant, the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court shall inquire whether fingerprints have been taken or whether arrangements have been made for fingerprinting. If neither has occurred, the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court shall instruct both the responsible law enforcement agency and the person charged as to their respective obligations in this regard, consistent with Title 25, section 1542‑A . At the conclusion of a criminal or juvenile proceeding within the Penobscot Nation's exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction, except for a violation of Title 12 or Title 29‑A that is a Class D or Class E crime other than a Class D crime that involves hunting while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive alcohol level or the operation or attempted operation of a watercraft, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile or motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive alcohol level, the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court shall transmit to the Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Identification an abstract duly authorized on forms provided by the bureau. [PL 2019, c. 621, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 621, Pt. C, §4 (AFF).]

3. Lesser included offenses in state courts. In any criminal proceeding in the courts of the State in which a criminal offense under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Penobscot Nation constitutes a lesser included offense of the criminal offense charged, the defendant may be convicted in the courts of the State of the lesser included offense. A lesser included offense is as defined under the laws of the State. [PL 1995, c. 388, §6 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 388, §8 (AFF).]

4. Double jeopardy, collateral estoppel. A prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime over which the Penobscot Nation has exclusive jurisdiction under this section does not bar a prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime, arising out of the same conduct, over which the State has exclusive jurisdiction. A prosecution for a criminal offense over which the Penobscot Nation has concurrent jurisdiction under this section does not bar a prosecution for a criminal offense, arising out of the same conduct, over which the State has exclusive jurisdiction. A prosecution for a criminal offense over which the State has concurrent jurisdiction under this section does not bar a prosecution for a criminal offense, arising out of the same conduct, over which the Penobscot Nation has exclusive jurisdiction. A prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime over which the State has exclusive jurisdiction does not bar a prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime, arising out of the same conduct, over which the Penobscot Nation has exclusive jurisdiction under this section. The determination of an issue of fact in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a tribal forum does not constitute collateral estoppel in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a state court. The determination of an issue of fact in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a state court does not constitute collateral estoppel in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a tribal forum. [PL 2019, c. 621, Pt. C, §3 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 621, Pt. C, §4 (AFF).]

5. Future Indian communities. Any 25 or more adult members of the Penobscot Nation residing within their Indian territory and in reasonable proximity to each other may petition the commission for designation as an extended reservation. If the commission determines, after investigation, that the petitioning tribal members constitute an extended reservation, the commission shall establish the boundaries of the extended reservation and recommend to the Legislature that, subject to the approval of the governing body of the Penobscot Nation, it amend this Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Penobscot Nation to the extended reservation. The boundaries of an extended reservation may not exceed those reasonably necessary to encompass the petitioning tribal members. [PL 1995, c. 388, §6 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 388, §8 (AFF).]

6. Full faith and credit. The State shall give full faith and credit to the judicial proceedings of the Penobscot Nation. The Penobscot Nation shall give full faith and credit to the judicial proceedings of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi'kmaq Nation and the State. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §8 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4754-B — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4754-B
30-A §4754-B. Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park Preservation and Assistance Fund
Status: in_force

The Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park Preservation and Assistance Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the Maine State Housing Authority as a nonlapsing, dedicated fund to be administered for the purposes described in subsection 1 . [PL 2025, c. 398, §3 (NEW).]

1. Purpose. The Maine State Housing Authority shall administer the fund to maintain housing affordability in manufactured housing communities and mobile home parks, regulated by Title 10, chapter 951, subchapter 6 and chapter 953 , respectively, to support ownership of manufactured housing communities and mobile home parks by homeowners, homeowners' associations, resident-owned housing cooperatives or other nonprofit entities representing the interests of homeowners in manufactured housing communities or mobile home parks. [PL 2025, c. 398, §3 (NEW).]

2. Source of funds. The State Controller shall transfer to the fund the money collected under Title 10, sections 9090‑A and 9094‑B . The fund may accept revenue from grants, bequests, gifts or contributions from any source, public or private, including any sums that may be appropriated by the Legislature, transferred to the fund from time to time by the State Controller dedicated to the fund pursuant to law. [PL 2025, c. 398, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3262 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 157 / Section 3262
30-A §3262. Failure to elect; function of municipal officers
Status: in_force

If any municipality fails to appoint a board of conservation commissioners, the municipal officers shall have and exercise all the powers and duties of the commissioners, except as provided in sections 3263 and 3264 and 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).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2322 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 119 / Section 2322
30-A §2322. Incorporation; powers
Status: in_force

Regional planning commissions shall be incorporated under Title 13, chapter 81 , and possess all the powers of a corporation organized without capital stock, except as limited by 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).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4151 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4151
30-A §4151. Definitions
Status: in_force

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

1. Electrical equipment. "Electrical equipment" means all electrical conductors, fittings, devices and fixtures. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Reasonably safe to persons and property. "Reasonably safe to persons and property," as applied to electrical installations and electrical equipment, means reasonably safe to use in the service for which the installation or equipment is intended without unnecessary hazard to life, limb or 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).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4359 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4359
30-A §4359. State policy relating to municipal commercial landfill facilities moratoria
Status: in_force

It is the policy of this State, with respect to commercial landfill facilities: [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

1. State and municipal control. To affirm the importance of state and municipal control over the establishment of new commercial landfill facilities and over the substantial expansion of existing commercial landfill facilities; and [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

2. Recognition of home rule authority. To recognize that any municipality may, under its home rule authority, enact a moratorium on the issuance or processing of any municipal permit for a new commercial landfill facility or the substantial expansion of a commercial landfill facility, as defined by Title 38, section 1303, subsection 11‑B. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2255 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 117 / Section 2255
30-A §2255. Contract establishing public self-funded pool; provisions
Status: in_force

Any contract entered into under this chapter must provide: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Financial plan. A financial plan setting forth in general terms: A. The insurance coverages to be offered by the public self-funded pool; applicable deductible levels; and the maximum level of claims which the pool will self-insure; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 amount of cash reserves to be set aside for the payment of 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. The amount of insurance to be purchased by the pool to provide coverage over and above the claims which are not satisfied directly from the pool's resources and the terms of that policy set forth in section 2253, subsection 3 ; 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. The amount of aggregate excess insurance coverage to be purchased; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Management plan. A plan of management which provides for all of the following: A. The means of establishing the governing authority of the pool; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 responsibility of the governing authority with regard to fixing contributions to the pool, maintaining reserves, levying and collecting assessments for deficiencies, disposal of surpluses and administering the pool in the event of termination or insolvency; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 basis upon which new members may be admitted to and existing members may leave the pool; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 identification of funds and reserves by exposure 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).] E. Other provisions necessary or desirable for the operation of the pool; 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. The selection of a governing authority, which shall be a board of directors for the pool, a majority of whom must be elected or appointed officials of pool members and 2 of whom must be members of the public from the areas served by the pool who are not currently serving as either elected or appointed officials; 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).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Assessments. A provision that, if the assets of a public self-funded pool are at any time actuarily determined to be insufficient to enable the pool to discharge its legal liabilities and other obligations and to maintain actuarily sound reserves, it shall, within 30 days of that determination, make up the deficiency or levy a prorated assessment upon its members for the amount needed to make up the deficiency. A. Members of the pool shall be given 30 days notice of any assessment due. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 contract must provide sanctions for any failure to comply with a mandatory assessment. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4703 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4703
30-A §4703. Declaration of necessity
Status: in_force

1. Housing conditions. It is declared that: A. There exists in urban and rural areas in the State unsuitable, unsafe and overcrowded 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).] B. In these urban and rural areas within the State, there is a shortage of suitable dwelling accommodations available at rents, prices or financing terms which many residents of the State can afford and that the shortage forces some residents of the State to occupy unsuitable, unsafe and overcrowded 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).] C. These conditions, and the existence of areas in need of revitalization and redevelopment, impair economic values and tax 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).] D. These conditions contribute to the poor health of the residents of these areas, cause an increase in and spread of crime and constitute a menace to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the State; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. These conditions require excessive and disproportionate expenditures of public funds for crime prevention and punishment, public health and safety, fire and accident protection and other public services and facilities; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. These areas in the State cannot be cleared, nor can the shortage of suitable dwellings available at affordable rents, prices or financing terms be relieved solely through the operation of private enterprise, and that the construction, rehabilitation or improvement of dwelling accommodations would therefore not be competitive with private enterprise; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 construction, rehabilitation or improvement of dwelling accommodations would make housing available for veterans who are unable to provide themselves with decent housing on the basis of the benefits made available to them through certain government guarantees of loans to veterans for the purchase of residential 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).] H. The clearance, planning and preparation for rebuilding of these areas, the prevention or the reduction of the underutilization and abandonment of established commercial areas and existing dwelling accommodations within the State, and the providing of affordable, safe and suitable dwelling accommodations for residents of the State are public uses and purposes for which public money may be spent and private property acquired and are governmental functions of state concern; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Residential construction activity is closely correlated with general economic activity and that the undertakings authorized by this chapter to aid the production of better housing and more desirable neighborhood and community development at lower costs will make possible a more stable and larger volume of residential construction which will assist materially in achieving and maintaining full employment; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Federal programs to assist housing have repeatedly changed and, in the early 1980's, the Federal Government substantially reduced its housing programs and other forms of housing assistance; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] K. By providing housing assistance to persons other than persons of low income, provision of housing assistance to persons of low income will be facilitated; 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).] L. It is in the public interest that advance preparations for these activities and for facilitating mortgage lending on affordable terms be made now, and that the necessity in the public interest for the provisions enacted is declared as a matter of legislative determination. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Intent. It is further declared that: A. There are serious problems relating to the occupants of existing substandard housing in the State in both urban and rural areas and much of the existing housing in the State is in immediate need of major repair or replacement; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. This chapter is intended to encourage all existing local, state and federal agencies, public and private agencies, to recognize the needs for rehabilitation and new housing and to adopt such action and practices as to promote a concerted effort to upgrade housing conditions and standards within the State; 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. This chapter is intended to relieve those conditions which now exist and it is the policy of the State to assist in planning, coordinating and carrying out all existing programs that will encourage further participation by private investment, private enterprise and individual effort. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Shortage of funds. It is further declared that: A. In private banking channels there have been recurrent, cyclical shortages of funds available for loans to finance 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).] B. These shortages have been exacerbated more recently by changes in the business of financial institutions, by the high cost of funds needed for loans for dwelling accommodations and by the related lack of liquidity of existing and new loans for 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).] C. These shortages have contributed to the reduction of construction of new dwelling accommodations and have hampered the rehabilitation, improvement and purchase and sale of existing 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).] D. These shortages can be expected to recur from time to time in varying degrees of severity with the adverse consequences described in this section; 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).] E. The powers and duties set forth in this chapter are to be carried out to assist in redressing these shortages. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Objectives. It is further declared that it is the policy of the State to assist its residents in securing equal opportunity for the full enjoyment of the following objectives: A. To reside in or purchase housing which is decent, safe, independently selected, designed and located with reference to their particular needs and available at costs which they can afford; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. To have available to them a wide range of privately planned, constructed and operated 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).] C. To have available to them such additional publicly planned, constructed and operated housing as is needed to achieve the purposes of paragraph A ; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. To have available from financial institutions, in addition to their usually loanable resources for home construction, mortgages and notes, additional resources and assistance as may be provided by the Maine State Housing Authority; 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).] E. To have available information and educational programs, and to conduct demonstrations of housing programs and techniques. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 923 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 923
30-A §923. Capital expenditure accounts to carry over
Status: in_force

Any unexpended balance of capital expenditures shall not lapse but shall be carried forward into the next year or until the purpose for which that account was established has been 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).]
30-A M.R.S. § 82 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 82
30-A §82. County administrator
Status: in_force

The county commissioners of each county may appropriate funds for the hiring of a county administrator. If the county commissioners do not hire a full-time county administrator, then no county employee, other than county commissioners, may perform any of the administrative functions of a county administrator. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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; qualifications. The county commissioners shall choose the county administrator solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to the actual experience in, or knowledge of, the duties of the office as set forth in the policies established by the board of county commissioners and by law. A. At the time of appointment, the county administrator need not be a resident of the county, but, while in office, the county administrator may reside outside the county only with the county commissioners' approval. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 county administrator may not hold any other elective or appointed county office, except 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).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Compensation; tenure of office. The county commissioners shall determine the compensation of the county administrator. The county administrator shall hold office for an indefinite term unless otherwise specified by contract. The county commissioners may, for cause, remove or suspend the county administrator in accordance with the procedure for removing or suspending a town manager under section 2633 . In the absence or during the disability of the county administrator, the county commissioners may appoint an official of the county to perform the administrator's 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).]

3. Duties. The county administrator is the chief administrative official of the county and is responsible for the administration of all departments and offices controlled by the county commissioners. The county administrator shall act as the clerk of the county. The county administrator shall act as purchasing agent for all departments and offices of the county, although the county commissioners may require that all purchases greater than a designated amount must be submitted to sealed bid. The county administrator shall attend all meetings of the county commissioners, except when the county administrator's removal or suspension is being considered. The county administrator shall keep the county commissioners and the county legislative delegation informed as to the financial condition of the county and shall collect all data necessary to prepare the budget. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. County commissioners' compensation. [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §47 (RP).]

5. Cumberland County manager required. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, no later than January 1, 1996, the county commissioners of Cumberland County shall hire a full-time county manager, who works under their direction to oversee the implementation of county policy and the day-to-day administration of county operations. The appointment, compensation and tenure of the manager are the same as provided for a county administrator pursuant to subsections 1 and 2 . The manager: A. Is responsible for the administration of all departments and offices controlled by the county commissioners; [PL 1995, c. 380, §2 (NEW).] B. In conjunction with the county commissioners, department heads and budget committee, shall develop a proposed county budget for the coming year, which must be presented to the commissioners no later than October 1st; [PL 1995, c. 380, §2 (NEW).] C. Shall keep the county commissioners and the county legislative delegation informed as to the financial condition of the county and collect all data necessary to prepare the budget; [PL 1995, c. 380, §2 (NEW).] D. Shall attend all meetings of the county commissioners, except when the manager's removal or suspension is being considered; and [PL 1995, c. 380, §2 (NEW).] E. Shall carry out other administrative duties assigned by the commissioners. [PL 1995, c. 380, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 380, §2 (NEW).]

6. York County manager required. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, no later than January 1, 2002, the county commissioners of York County shall hire a full-time county manager, who works under their direction to oversee the implementation of county policy and the day-to-day administration of county operations. The appointment, compensation and tenure of the manager are the same as provided for a county administrator pursuant to subsections 1 and 2 . The manager: A. Is responsible for the administration of all departments and offices controlled by the county commissioners; [PL 2001, c. 107, §2 (NEW).] B. In conjunction with the county commissioners, department heads and budget committee, shall develop a proposed county budget for the coming year, which must be presented to the commissioners no later than October 1st; [PL 2001, c. 107, §2 (NEW).] C. Shall keep the county commissioners and the county legislative delegation informed as to the financial condition of the county and collect all data necessary to prepare the budget; [PL 2001, c. 107, §2 (NEW).] D. Shall attend all meetings of the county commissioners, except when the manager's removal or suspension is being considered; and [PL 2001, c. 107, §2 (NEW).] E. Shall carry out other administrative duties assigned by the commissioners. [PL 2001, c. 107, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 107, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4910 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4910
30-A §4910. Annual report
Status: in_force

The director of the Maine State Housing Authority shall prepare and submit to the Governor and the bank superintendent annually a complete report and a complete financial report duly audited and certified by the Office of the State Auditor or a certified public accountant to be distributed in the same way as state departmental reports. [PL 2015, c. 44, §7 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4725 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4725
30-A §4725. Removal of commissioners
Status: in_force

A commissioner may be removed from office for inefficiency, neglect of duty or misconduct in office after hearing by the legislative body of a city, the select board of a town, or, in the case of the Maine State Housing Authority, the Governor. The commissioner must be given a copy of the charges at least 10 days before the hearing and must be given an opportunity to be heard in person or to be represented by counsel. If a commissioner is removed, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and the findings on the charges, must be filed in the office of the clerk or, in the case of the Maine State Housing Authority, in the office of the Secretary of State. This section does not apply to the director of the Maine State Housing Authority, who may be removed by the commissioners pursuant to section 4723, subsection 2, paragraph C . [PL 2021, c. 275, §51 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7062 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7062
30-A §7062. 9-1-1 addressing standards
Status: in_force

A plantation may enact an ordinance to establish 9-1-1 addressing standards and, pursuant to that ordinance, may: [PL 2025, c. 167, §40 (AMD).]

1. Assign road names. Assign road names to existing and proposed roads; [PL 1997, c. 409, §2 (NEW).]

2. Assign property numbers. Assign property numbers to existing and proposed year-round and seasonal dwellings or structures; and [PL 1997, c. 409, §2 (NEW).]

3. Install signs. Install signs designating road names. [PL 1997, c. 409, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3427 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3427
30-A §3427. Violation of permit; nuisances
Status: in_force

If any person willfully or negligently violates any condition or regulation prescribed in the permit, the municipal officers may immediately disconnect their drain from the public drain and declare the permit forfeited. That person, the person's heirs and assigns may not connect with the public drain again without a new permit. Whoever commits a nuisance by the construction or use of a private drain is liable for that nuisance notwithstanding this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4468 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 189 / Section 4468
30-A §4468. Commission budget; financing; staff
Status: in_force

The commission shall prepare and submit to the commissioner a biennial budget sufficient to cover its operating and other expenses. Provided the commission continues to satisfy the requirements of section 4463 , the commissioner shall request funds to match the funds raised by the commission. In no event may the state contribution exceed $25,000 for any one commission in any year. The commission may accept contributions of any type from any source to assist it in carrying out its assigned tasks, and make any agreements with respect to the administration of those funds, not inconsistent with the purpose of this law, that are required as conditions precedent to receiving the funds, federal or otherwise. Staff of the commission are not considered employees of the State. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
30 M.R.S. § 6208-A — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6208-A
30 §6208-A. Houlton Band Tax Fund
Status: reserved

1. Fund. The satisfaction of obligations, described in section 6208 , owed to a governmental entity by the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians shall be assured by a trust fund to be known as the Houlton Band Tax Fund. The secretary shall administer the fund in accordance with reasonable and prudent trust management standards. The initial principal of the fund shall be not less than $100,000. The principal shall be formed with moneys transferred from the Land Acquisition Fund established for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians pursuant to United States Public Law 96-420, Section 5, United States Code, Title 25, Section 1724. Any interest earned by the Houlton Band Tax Fund shall be added to the principal as it accrues and that interest shall be exempt from taxation. The secretary shall maintain a permanent reserve of $25,000 at all times and that reserve shall not be made available for the payment of claims. The interest earned by the reserved funds shall also be added to the principal available for the payment of obligations. [PL 1981, c. 675, §§7, 8 (NEW).]

2. Claims. The secretary shall pay from the fund all valid claims for taxes, payments in lieu of property taxes and fees, together with any interest and penalties thereon, for which the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians is liable pursuant to section 6208 , provided that such obligation is final and not subject to further direct administrative or judicial review under the laws of the State of Maine. No payment of a valid claim may be satisfied with moneys from the fund unless the secretary finds, as a result of his own inquiry, that no other source of funds controlled by the secretary is available to satisfy the obligation. The secretary shall adopt written procedures, consistent with this section, governing the filing and payment of claims after consultation with the Maine Commissioner of Finance and Administration and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. [PL 1981, c. 675, §§7, 8 (NEW).]

3. Distributions. If the unencumbered principal available for the payment of claims exceeds the sum of $100,000, the secretary shall, except for good cause shown, provide for the transfer of such excess principal to the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. The secretary shall give 30 days' written notice to the Commissioner of Finance and Administration of a proposed transfer of excess principal to the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. Any distribution of excess principal to the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians shall be exempt from taxation. [PL 1981, c. 675, §§7, 8 (NEW).]

4. Other remedies. The existence of the Houlton Band Tax Fund as a source for the payment of Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians' obligations shall not abrogate any other remedy available to a governmental entity for the collection of taxes, payments in lieu of taxes and fees, together with any interest or penalty thereon. [PL 1981, c. 675, §§7, 8 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2202 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 115 / Section 2202
30-A §2202. 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. Public agency. "Public agency" means: A. Any political subdivision of the State, as defined in section 2252 , or any adjoining state; or [PL 2003, c. 696, §14 (AMD).] B. [PL 2003, c. 696, §15 (RP).] C. Any agency of State Government or the Federal Government. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 2003, c. 696, §§14, 15 (AMD).]

2. Party. "Party" means a public agency or the following federally recognized Indian tribes or their political subdivisions: A. The Passamaquoddy Tribe; [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).] B. The Penobscot Nation; and [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).] C. The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]
30 M.R.S. § 7204 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 603 / Section 7204
30 §7204. Laws of State to apply to Indian Lands
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the Mi'kmaq Nation and all members of the Mi'kmaq Nation in the State and any lands or other natural resources owned by them or held in trust for them by the United States or by any other person or entity are subject to the laws of the State and to the civil and criminal jurisdiction of the courts of the State to the same extent as any other person or lands or other natural resources in the State. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3424 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3424
30-A §3424. Adjustment of amounts paid for permits
Status: in_force

1. Arbitration of permit fee. Any person who is dissatisfied with the fee required to connect with a public drain may, within 10 days after notice of that amount, make a written request to the municipal officers to have the amount of the fee determined by arbitration. The municipal officers shall nominate 6 persons. The applicant shall select 2 of these persons and a 3rd person who was not nominated by the municipal officers to act as arbitrators. These 3 persons may fix the amount of the fee. The arbitrators shall report their findings to the municipal clerk who shall record them with the proceedings of the municipal officers in establishing the drains. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Payment of fees. By paying the amount set by the arbitrators and the fees of the arbitrators, the applicant shall receive a permit. The municipal officers may determine the fees of the arbitrators, which shall be paid in advance, if required. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Failure to pay for permit. If any person neglects to pay the fee determined by arbitration under subsection 1 and the fees of the arbitrators, within 60 days after notice of that fee, that person shall have no benefit of that determination or of that person's permit. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 763 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 763
30-A §763. Advisory committee
Status: in_force

There is established the Hancock County Budget Advisory Committee as provided in this section. [PL 1991, c. 749, §1 (NEW).]

1. Budget committee membership; election; term. The budget advisory committee consists of 10 members, 3 members from each commissioner district selected as provided for in this section and a member of the Hancock County legislative delegation. Of the 3 members from each commissioner district, 2 must be municipal officers in the district and one must be either a municipal officer in the district or a member of the public who is a resident of the commissioner district. A. No later than 100 days before the start of a fiscal year, the county commissioners shall notify all municipal officers in the county and the public to caucus by county commissioner districts at a specified date, time and place for the purpose of electing either one municipal officer or one representative of the public from each district as a member of the budget advisory committee. The county commissioner shall serve as nonvoting moderator for that district caucus. Nominations for either the municipal officer member or the public member must be received from the floor. The nominee for the category of member being chosen receiving the most votes is approved as a budget advisory committee member. The names of those elected by the caucus must be recorded and forwarded to the county commissioners. [PL 2007, c. 663, §7 (AMD).] B. Except for the member of the Hancock County legislative delegation, budget advisory committee members serve 3-year terms and no more than one member from each municipality may serve at a time. If a budget advisory committee member who is elected as a municipal officer member ceases to be a municipal officer during the term of membership, that committee member vacates membership and the next district caucus shall elect a qualified municipal officer to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. [PL 2023, c. 148, §1 (AMD).] C. The county commissioners shall give public notice of the commissioner district caucuses at which budget advisory committee members are to be elected in the manner provided for town meetings in chapter 121 . [PL 1999, c. 440, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 148, §1 (AMD).]

2. Legislative member. Prior to October 1, 2023, the Hancock County legislative delegation shall annually select one member of the delegation who resides in Hancock County to serve on the budget advisory committee. By October 1, 2023, and by October 1st of every odd-numbered year thereafter, the Hancock County legislative delegation shall select, by majority vote, one member of the delegation who resides in Hancock County to serve on the budget advisory committee for a 2-year term. If the selected member resigns from the Legislature or from the budget advisory committee during the member's term of office, the Hancock County legislative delegation shall select, by majority vote, another member of the delegation who resides in Hancock County to serve the remainder of the term. The Hancock County legislative delegation may replace a member selected pursuant to this subsection to serve on the budget advisory committee by a 2/3 vote of the delegation. [PL 2023, c. 148, §2 (AMD).]

3. Chair. The budget advisory committee shall annually select one of its members to chair the committee. [PL 1991, c. 749, §1 (NEW).]
30 M.R.S. § 7207 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 603 / Section 7207
30 §7207. Jurisdiction of Mi'kmaq Nation over drinking water within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of state law to the contrary, pursuant to the Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act, Section 6(d), the State and the Mi'kmaq Nation agree and establish that: [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

1. Jurisdiction of Mi'kmaq Nation to administer drinking water-related programs. The Mi'kmaq Nation may seek to be treated as a state pursuant to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 United States Code, Section 300j-11, and its implementing regulations, as amended, within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land and may otherwise benefit from and exercise jurisdiction under any other federal law enacted after October 10, 1980 that permits a federally recognized Indian tribe to administer drinking water-related programs; and [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

2. Administration of drinking water-related programs does not affect or preempt state law. The application of any provision of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and its implementing regulations, as amended, and of any other federal law enacted after October 10, 1980 that permits a federally recognized Indian tribe to administer drinking water-related programs and the enforcement of such laws and regulations by the Mi'kmaq Nation under subsection 1 does not affect or preempt the laws of the State. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Mi'kmaq Nation's jurisdiction does not extend beyond Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4315 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4315
30-A §4315. Service center community
Status: in_force

Beginning in 2023, and every 5 years thereafter, the department shall classify the service center communities in the State, using the most recent data available, into no less than 4 categories based on a methodology established by rule. The department shall maintain a list of service center communities, by category, and the department and the Department of Economic and Community Development shall post the list on their respective publicly accessible websites. [PL 2021, c. 754, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4806 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4806
30-A §4806. Bonds; collateral
Status: in_force

The Maine State Housing Authority shall require that institutional loans be secured as to payment of both principal and interest by a pledge of and lien upon qualified collateral security. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 Maine State Housing Authority may establish any requirements that it considers necessary with respect to the pledging, assigning, setting aside or holding of this collateral and the making of substitutions for or additions to the collateral and the disposition of income and receipts from the collateral. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, participating financial institutions may do any acts required by this subchapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1555 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1555
30-A §1555. Prisoners may attend funerals
Status: in_force

Prisoners at the county jails may, at the discretion of the sheriff, attend funerals of their legally considered mother, father, husband, wife or child if the funeral is held within the State. Prisoners must pay the cost of transportation and the fee and expenses of the officer who takes them to the funeral. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 6104 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 229 / Section 6104
30-A §6104. Availability of state funds for public assistance programs
Status: in_force

1. Application for funds. Any municipality, which is financially unable to provide for its direct relief and work programs or its contributory share of public assistance programs of any nature, may apply to the Department of Health and Human Services for funds from the State for that purpose. The municipal officers shall apply in writing and shall send a copy of the application to the Board of Emergency Municipal Finance. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

2. Determination of eligibility. When the application is received, the Department of Health and Human Services shall determine if the municipality or unorganized territory is unable to provide for its direct relief and work programs or its contributory share of public assistance programs of any nature. [PL 2015, c. 44, §14 (AMD).]

3. Provision of state funds. Through the Department of Health and Human Services, the State may provide for direct relief and work programs or the necessary share for the municipality of its contributory share of public assistance programs of any nature in the municipality. No such funds may be expended until the Board of Emergency Municipal Finance takes over the municipality's affairs. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
30 M.R.S. § 7201 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 603 / Section 7201
30 §7201. Short title
Status: in_force

This Act may be known and cited as "The Mi'kmaq Nation Restoration Act." [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]
30 M.R.S. § 7206 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 603 / Section 7206
30 §7206. Regulation of natural resources
Status: in_force

1. Adoption of hunting, trapping and fishing ordinances by Mi'kmaq Nation. Subject to the limitations of subsection 5 , the Mi'kmaq Nation has exclusive authority within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land to enact ordinances regulating: A. Hunting, trapping or other taking of wildlife; and [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).] B. Taking of fish on any pond in which all the shoreline and all submerged lands are wholly within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land and that is less than 10 acres in surface area. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).] Ordinances under this subsection must be equally applicable, on a nondiscriminatory basis, to all persons regardless of whether a person is a member of the Mi'kmaq Nation except that, subject to the limitations of subsection 5 , ordinances under this subsection may include special provisions for the sustenance of the individual members of the Mi'kmaq Nation. In addition to the authority provided by this subsection, the Mi'kmaq Nation, subject to the limitations of subsection 5 , may exercise within Mi'kmaq Nation Trust Land all the rights incident to ownership of land under the laws of the State. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

2. Registration stations. The Mi'kmaq Nation shall establish and maintain registration stations for the purpose of registering bear, moose, deer and other wildlife killed within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land and shall adopt ordinances requiring registration of such wildlife to the extent and in substantially the same manner as such wildlife are required to be registered under the laws of the State. These ordinances requiring registration must be equally applicable to all persons without distinction based on tribal membership. The Mi'kmaq Nation shall report the deer, moose, bear and other wildlife killed and registered within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land to the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at such times as the commissioner considers appropriate. The records of registration of the Mi'kmaq Nation must be available, at all times, for inspection and examination by the commissioner. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

3. Sustenance fishing within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land. Subject to the limitations of subsection 5 and notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, the members of the Mi'kmaq Nation may take fish for their individual sustenance within the boundaries of Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land to the same extent as authorized under section 6207, subsection 4 . [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

4. Posting. Lands or waters subject to regulation by the Mi'kmaq Nation must be conspicuously posted in such a manner as to provide reasonable notice to the public of the limitations on hunting, trapping, fishing or other use of those lands or waters. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

5. Supervision by Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, or the commissioner's successor, is entitled to conduct fish and wildlife surveys within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land to the same extent as the commissioner is authorized to conduct such surveys in other areas of the State. Before conducting any such survey, the commissioner shall provide reasonable advance notice to the Mi'kmaq Nation and afford the nation a reasonable opportunity to participate in that survey. If the commissioner, at any time, has reasonable grounds to believe that a tribal ordinance adopted under this section, or the absence of such a tribal ordinance, is adversely affecting or is likely to adversely affect the stock of any fish or wildlife on lands or waters outside the boundaries of lands or waters subject to regulation by the Mi'kmaq Nation, the commissioner shall inform the governing body of the nation of the commissioner's opinion and attempt to develop appropriate remedial standards in consultation with the nation. If such efforts fail, the commissioner may call a public hearing to investigate the matter further. Any such hearing must be conducted in a manner consistent with the laws of the State applicable to adjudicative hearings. If, after a hearing, the commissioner determines that any such tribal ordinance or the absence of a tribal ordinance is causing, or there is a reasonable likelihood that it will cause, a significant depletion of fish or wildlife stocks on lands or waters outside the boundaries of lands or waters subject to regulation by the Mi'kmaq Nation, the commissioner may adopt appropriate remedial measures including rescission of any such tribal ordinance and, in lieu thereof, order the enforcement of the generally applicable laws or rules of the State. In adopting any remedial measures, the commissioner shall use the least restrictive means possible to prevent a substantial diminution of the stocks in question and shall take into consideration the effect that non-Indian practices on non-Indian lands or waters are having on those stocks. The remedial measures adopted by the commissioner may not be more restrictive than those that the commissioner could impose if the area in question was not within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land. In any administrative proceeding under this section, the commissioner has the burden of proof. The decision of the commissioner may be appealed in the manner provided by the laws of the State for judicial review of administrative action and may be sustained only if supported by substantial evidence. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

6. Transportation of game. Fish lawfully taken within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land and wildlife lawfully taken within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land and registered pursuant to ordinances adopted by the Mi'kmaq Nation may be transported within the State. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

7. Fish. As used in this section, "fish" means a cold-blooded, completely aquatic vertebrate animal having permanent fins, gills and an elongated streamlined body usually covered with scales and includes inland fish and anadromous and catadromous fish when in inland water. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

8. Regulation of drinking water. Unless the Mi'kmaq Nation, in its discretion, enters into an intergovernmental agreement authorizing the State to exercise concurrent jurisdiction over specific drinking water-related issues within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land: A. The Mi'kmaq Nation has exclusive authority to enact ordinances regulating drinking water within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land; [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).] B. The State may not exercise primary enforcement authority from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to implement the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and its implementing regulations, as amended, within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land; and [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).] C. The Mi'kmaq Nation may seek to be treated as a state and to obtain primary enforcement authority from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to implement the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and its implementing regulations, as amended, within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).] Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Mi'kmaq Nation's jurisdiction does not extend beyond Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5117 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5117
30-A §5117. Investigatory powers
Status: in_force

Acting through one or more trustees or other persons designated by the authority, examinations and investigations may be conducted to: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Take testimony at hearings. Hear testimony and take proof under oath at public or private hearings on any matter material for its information; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Examination of unavailable witnesses. Administer oaths and issue commission for the examination of witnesses who are outside of the State or unable to appear before the authority, or who are excused from attendance; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Make information available. 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 or eliminating slums or conditions of blight 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, safety, morals 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).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7201 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 302 / Section 7201
30-A §7201. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).]

1. Commission. "Commission" means the Commission on Municipal Deorganization as described in section 7206 . [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).]

2. Executive director. "Executive director" means the Executive Director of the Legislative Council. [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).]

3. Local committee. "Local committee" means the local deorganization committee created under section 7203 . [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).]

4. Municipality. "Municipality" means a city, town, village or plantation with a population of more than 50 people. [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 747 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 747
30-A §747. Board of Trustees of Cross Insurance Arena; budget
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Board of trustees" or "board" means the Board of Trustees of the Cross Insurance Arena established in subsection 2 . [PL 2017, c. 195, §2 (NEW).] B. "County commissioners" means the commissioners of Cumberland County. [PL 2017, c. 195, §2 (NEW).] C. "Cross Insurance Arena" or "arena" means the multipurpose arena located in the City of Portland and created pursuant to former Private and Special Law 1971, chapter 86. [PL 2017, c. 195, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 195, §2 (NEW).]

2. Board of trustees established. The Board of Trustees of the Cross Insurance Arena is established to develop, review and make recommendations to the county commissioners on financial, contractual and policy issues regarding the Cross Insurance Arena. The board of trustees consists of 7 members appointed by the county commissioners as follows: A. [PL 2025, c. 68, §1 (RP).] B. One member from each of the county commissioner districts in Cumberland County: (1) County Commissioner District 1; (2) County Commissioner District 2; (3) County Commissioner District 3; (4) County Commissioner District 4; and (5) County Commissioner District 5; and [PL 2025, c. 68, §1 (AMD).] C. Two members at large. [PL 2017, c. 195, §2 (NEW).] Trustees are appointed for a term of 3 years and may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms. [PL 2025, c. 68, §1 (AMD).]

3. Duties of the board of trustees. The board of trustees shall propose and recommend policies and procedures for the arena. The board shall develop, present and review the budget of the arena. The board shall prepare and present an annual budget for the arena to the county commissioners for approval and adoption by the commissioners, in accordance with subsection 4 . If the county commissioners increase or decrease the overall budget for the arena from the level presented by the board, the board shall adjust individual budget items as necessary within the limits of the adopted budget. The board shall meet monthly or as needed to complete its work. [PL 2017, c. 195, §2 (NEW).]

4. Budget adoption. The county commissioners shall adopt the budget of the Cross Insurance Arena, an enterprise fund under the oversight of the county commissioners, and shall act as funding authority for the operations of the arena. The county commissioners may increase or decrease the overall budget of the arena that is presented by the board pursuant to subsection 3 , but the commissioners may not otherwise alter or amend the arena budget presented by the board. The county commissioners shall meet with the board as needed, but no less than annually, to address the needs of the arena. [PL 2017, c. 195, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5152 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 204 / Section 5152
30-A §5152. Findings and declaration of necessity
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

1. Blighted, abandoned, environmentally hazardous and functionally obsolete property burdens public resources. There exist areas in the State in need of economic revitalization where blighted, abandoned and environmentally hazardous property and property that is both functionally obsolete and unfit to be repurposed for another use present burdens on municipal revenues and public health and safety; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

2. Need for revitalization. In order to strengthen and revitalize the economy of the State and municipalities, it is in the best interest of the State to assemble and dispose of blighted, abandoned and environmentally hazardous property and property that is both functionally obsolete and unfit to be repurposed for another use in a coordinated manner to foster development of that property and promote economic growth; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

3. Coordinated development of blighted, abandoned, environmentally hazardous and functionally obsolete property serves the public interest. The planning and preparation for revitalizing the economy through the acquisition of blighted, abandoned and environmentally hazardous property and property that is both functionally obsolete and unfit to be repurposed for another use using public money are a governmental concern and serve a valid public purpose; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

4. Facilitate coordinated redevelopment of blighted, abandoned, environmentally hazardous and functionally obsolete property. The establishment of the redevelopment authority is necessary to facilitate the relief of the conditions described in this section by assisting public entities, including, but not limited to, municipalities, counties, regional planning organizations and state agencies, in the redevelopment of blighted, abandoned and environmentally hazardous property and property that is both functionally obsolete and unfit to be repurposed for another productive use; and [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

5. Municipalities, counties and unorganized territories have properties that they cannot restore to productive use due to a variety of technical or financial issues. The establishment of the redevelopment authority is necessary to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments upon request for the purpose of returning to productive use blighted, abandoned, environmentally hazardous and functionally obsolete property, including property acquired by a municipality through the municipal foreclosure process. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 421 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 421
30-A §421. Fees
Status: in_force

Sheriffs and their deputies shall receive the following fees, unless the sheriffs and deputies are paid a salary instead of the fees: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Civil process. For service of all writs or complaints with summonses, precepts, notices, executions, court orders, orders of service, copies and all other civil process or papers requiring service that are not specified in this section: A. For proceedings in forma pauperis, $8 for each such service and $40 if the service is made in hand; [PL 2021, c. 739, §1 (AMD).] B. For service on behalf of the State, $8 for each such service and $40 if the service is made in hand; and [PL 2021, c. 739, §1 (AMD).] C. For all other proceedings, $16 for each such service and $40 if the service is made in hand; [PL 2021, c. 739, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 739, §1 (AMD).]

2. Disclosure subpoena. For the service of a disclosure subpoena as provided by Title 14, chapter 502 , $40; [PL 2021, c. 739, §2 (AMD).]

3. Complaint for divorce. For the service of a complaint for divorce with a writ of attachment by serving summonses and attested copy of the writ and complaint, or for the service of a complaint for divorce with an order of court by attested copy, $40; [PL 2021, c. 739, §3 (AMD).]

4. Attachment of real estate. For the attachment of real estate at the registry of deeds, $40; [PL 2021, c. 739, §4 (AMD).]

5. Attachment of personal property; replevin. For the attachment of personal property or for the service of a writ of replevin, $40, and an hourly rate determined by the sheriff to be charged for each hour after the first required for the service; [PL 2021, c. 739, §5 (AMD).]

6. Civil arrests and custody. For civil arrests and custody under the arrest, including arrest and custody under paternity proceedings, $60 and an hourly rate determined by the sheriff to be charged for each hour after the first required for the service plus mileage at at least the same rate per mile as provided under Title 5, section 8 ; [PL 2021, c. 739, §6 (AMD).]

7. Tax summonses and warrants. For the service of tax summonses and arrest under tax warrants, the same as for service of civil process; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Executions in personal actions. For levying and collecting executions in personal actions, for every dollar of the first $100, 4¢; for every dollar above $100 and not exceeding $200, 3¢; and for every dollar above $200, 2¢; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

9. Redeeming mortgaged real estate. For advertising in a newspaper a right in equity of redeeming mortgaged real estate to be sold on execution, the sums that they pay the printer for those advertisements; for posting notice of the sale of the equity in the municipality where the land lies and in 2 adjoining municipalities, $6 and usual travel, and for a deed and return of the sale of the equity, $3; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Warrant; mittimus. For the service of a warrant, the officer is entitled to $2 and $2 for the service of a mittimus to commit a person to jail and usual travel, except as limited by Title 15, section 1363 , and reasonable expenses incurred in the conveyance of the prisoner; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

11. Attending court and keeping prisoner. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 722, §5 (RP).]

12. Service of tax warrant. For the service of a tax warrant as provided by Title 36, section 173 , the same as for service of civil process. For collecting taxes, penalties and interest under such warrants, for every dollar of the first $100, 4¢; for every dollar above $100 and not exceeding $200, 3¢; and for every dollar above $200, 2¢. Additional services, including travel, must be charged as provided in this section; [PL 2005, c. 218, §3 (AMD).]

13. Service of an income tax warrant. [PL 2005, c. 218, §4 (RP).]

14. Search for persons to serve. For diligently searching for persons on whom they are commanded to serve civil process when that party cannot be located at an address given to the sheriff or the deputy sheriff by the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney when commanding the service to be made, $40, plus mileage at at least the same rate per mile as provided under Title 5, section 8 ; and [PL 2021, c. 739, §7 (AMD).]

15. Levy on real estate. The fees of the register of deeds for recording a levy upon real estate or the deed of the officer for the sale of real estate on execution and all sums paid by the officers for the state transfer tax shall be taxed by the officers in their return. All officers making levy on real estate by appraisal shall have the execution and their return on the execution recorded by the register of deeds for the district where the land lies within 3 months after the levy. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

A sheriff or deputy sheriff may not charge a fee for attesting copies of any writ. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

In addition to the fees charged for service, travel may be charged for each mile actually traveled at the same rate at which county government employees are reimbursed within that county, except that all travel initiated on behalf of a state government agency must be reimbursed at at least the same rate per mile as provided under Title 5, section 8 . [PL 2021, c. 739, §8 (AMD).]

The county commissioners of each county may require that the fees collected under subsections 1 , 2 , 3 , 5 , 7 , 12 and 14 be increased by $25. The sheriff or deputy shall collect this additional amount and pay it to the county treasurer for the use and benefit of the county. The county commissioners may also require that the fees collected under subsections 1 to 14 be increased by an amount equal to the cost of social security and other withholding taxes on the fees payable under this section. [PL 2021, c. 739, §9 (AMD).]

A full-time deputy, whether or not paid a salary, shall receive the fees listed in this section for the service of civil process if made while not on duty. [PL 1989, c. 180, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1583 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1583
30-A §1583. Standards; notice to female prisoners and juveniles
Status: in_force

1. Mandatory minimum standards for pregnant prisoners and juveniles. The Commissioner of Corrections shall adopt rules to establish mandatory minimum standards necessary to implement this subchapter and must enforce those standards as provided under Title 34‑A, section 1208 . Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A . [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).]

2. Notice. The jail administrator or the jail administrator's designee shall inform all female prisoners and female juveniles upon admission to the jail of the mandatory minimum standards adopted pursuant to subsection 1 . [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 821 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 821
30-A §821. Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this article is to establish in Piscataquis County a method of appropriating money for county expenditures, including expenditures for municipal services in the unorganized territory, according to a budget, which must be reviewed by a budget committee. This article amends the statutory method in sections 701 and 702 by creating a committee with authority to review the budget and make recommendations to the county commissioners. The county commissioners have the authority to approve the budget. This article applies only to Piscataquis County. [PL 1995, c. 520, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4452 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4452
30-A §4452. Enforcement of land use laws and ordinances
Status: in_force

1. Enforcement. A municipal official, such as a municipal code enforcement officer, local plumbing inspector or building official, who is designated by ordinance or law with the responsibility to enforce a particular law or ordinance set forth in subsection 5 , 6 or 7 , may: A. Enter any property at reasonable hours or enter any building with the consent of the owner, occupant or agent to inspect the property or building for compliance with the laws or ordinances set forth in subsection 5 . A municipal official's entry onto property under this paragraph is not a trespass; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. Issue a summons to any person who violates a law or ordinance, which the official is authorized to enforce; and [PL 1993, c. 23, §1 (AMD).] C. When specifically authorized by the municipal officers, represent the municipality in District Court in the prosecution of alleged violations of ordinances or laws, which the official is authorized to enforce. [PL 1993, c. 23, §1 (AMD).] [PL 1993, c. 23, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 699, §24 (REV).]

1-A. Shoreland zoning violations; municipal authority. A municipality may take the following actions when an owner or occupant of land in the municipality violates a shoreland zoning ordinance adopted pursuant to Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 2‑B , including an ordinance or standard established or imposed by the State, as long as the municipality sends written notice to the last known address of the owner and occupant, if applicable, by certified mail, return receipt requested, demanding the owner or occupant remove, abate or otherwise correct the violation within 10 days and the violation is not removed, abated or otherwise corrected in that time period: A. Deny the issuance of a permit to or suspend or revoke a permit of the owner or occupant for further development of the land on which the violation occurred until the violation is removed, abated or otherwise corrected and any penalties and court-awarded costs are paid; and [PL 2023, c. 602, §2 (NEW).] B. File a civil action against the owner or occupant to recover unpaid penalties, the cost to remove, abate or otherwise correct the violation, court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2023, c. 602, §2 (NEW).] If the municipality is the prevailing party in a civil action filed pursuant to this subsection, the municipality may claim a lien against the land on which the violation occurred for all costs awarded by the court. The municipal officers or the officers' designee shall file a notice of the lien with the register of deeds in the county in which the land is located. For the purposes of this subsection, “occupant” means a person occupying land with the owner’s permission. This subsection does not limit the powers of a municipality provided in any other provision of law. A suspension or revocation of a permit pursuant to paragraph A remains in effect during any appeal of the suspension or revocation to a municipal board of appeals. [PL 2023, c. 602, §2 (NEW).]

2. Liability for violations. Any person, including, but not limited to, a landowner, the landowner's agent or a contractor, who violates any of the laws or ordinances set forth in subsection 5 or 6 is liable for the penalties set forth in subsection 3 . [PL 1991, c. 732, §2 (AMD).]

3. Civil penalties. The following provisions apply to violations of the laws and ordinances set forth in subsection 5 . Except for paragraph H , monetary penalties may be assessed on a per-day basis and are civil penalties. A. The minimum penalty for starting construction or undertaking a land use activity without a required permit is $100, and the maximum penalty is $2,500. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. The minimum penalty for a specific violation is $100, and the maximum penalty is $5,000. [PL 2019, c. 40, §2 (AMD).] B-1. Notwithstanding paragraph B , the maximum penalty is $10,000 for any violation of a law or an ordinance set forth in subsection 5, paragraph Q , if the violation occurs within an area zoned for resource protection. [PL 2019, c. 40, §3 (AMD).] C. The violator may be ordered to correct or abate the violations. When the court finds that the violation was willful, the violator shall be ordered to correct or abate the violation unless the abatement or correction results in: (1) A threat or hazard to public health or safety; (2) Substantial environmental damage; or (3) A substantial injustice. [PL 1989, c. 727, §1 (AMD).] C-1. [PL 2007, c. 92, §1 (RP).] C-2. Notwithstanding paragraph C , for violations of the laws and ordinances set forth in subsection 5, paragraph Q , the provisions of this paragraph apply. The court must order the violator to correct or mitigate the violation unless the correction or mitigation would result in a threat or hazard to public health or safety, substantial environmental damage or a substantial injustice. (1) Except for timber harvesting, correction or mitigation of a violation that involves the cutting of a tree or trees must include, but is not limited to, replacement of each tree cut with a tree or trees of varying size and species such that the visual impact from the cutting will be remediated, the tree canopy that was cut will be restored within a reasonable time period and a total basal area equal to at least 50% of the basal area cut will be replanted. (2) Except for timber harvesting, correction or mitigation of a violation that involves the cutting of understory vegetation must include, but is not limited to, replacement of the understory vegetation with understory vegetation of substantially similar size and species to the extent reasonably available and feasible. (3) For violations requiring correction or mitigation pursuant to subparagraph (1) or (2), the violator shall submit to the municipality a reforestation plan and 5-year management plan developed with and signed by a forester licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 76 or other qualified professional. The reforestation plan must include consideration of specified site conditions and address habitat and other riparian restoration, visual screening, understory vegetation and erosion and sedimentation control. The management plan must address how the replacement trees must be maintained to enable the trees to grow to a healthy, mature height. For purposes of this paragraph, "timber harvesting" has the same meaning as in Title 38, section 438‑B, subsection 1, paragraph C . For purposes of this paragraph, "understory vegetation" means all saplings that measure less than 2 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet above ground level and all shrubs. [PL 2011, c. 228, §1 (AMD).] D. If the municipality is the prevailing party, the municipality must be awarded reasonable attorney fees, expert witness fees and costs, unless the court finds that special circumstances make the award of these fees and costs unjust. If the defendant is the prevailing party, the defendant may be awarded reasonable attorney fees, expert witness fees and costs as provided by court rule. [PL 1989, c. 727, §1 (AMD).] E. In setting a penalty, the court shall consider, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Prior violations by the same party; (2) The degree of environmental damage that cannot be abated or corrected; (3) The extent to which the violation continued following a municipal order to stop; and (4) The extent to which the municipality contributed to the violation by providing the violator with incorrect information or by failing to take timely action. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] F. The maximum penalty may exceed the amounts set forth in paragraphs B and B‑1 , but may not exceed $25,000, when it is shown that there has been a previous conviction of the same party within the past 2 years for a violation of the same law or ordinance. [PL 2019, c. 40, §4 (AMD).] G. The penalties for violations of a septage land disposal or storage site permit issued by the Department of Environmental Protection under Title 38, chapter 13, subchapter 1 , are as prescribed in Title 38, section 349 . [PL 1997, c. 794, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).] H. If the economic benefit resulting from the violation exceeds the applicable penalties under this subsection, the maximum civil penalties may be increased. The maximum civil penalty may not exceed an amount equal to twice the economic benefit resulting from the violation. Economic benefit includes, but is not limited to, the costs avoided or enhanced value accrued at the time of the violation as a result of the violator's noncompliance with the applicable legal requirements. [PL 1989, c. 727, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 40, §§2-4 (AMD).]

4. Proceedings brought for benefit of municipality. All proceedings arising under locally administered laws and ordinances shall be brought in the name of the municipality. All fines resulting from those proceedings shall be paid to the municipality. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

5. Application. This section applies to the enforcement of land use laws and ordinances or rules that are administered and enforced primarily at the local level, including: A. The plumbing and subsurface waste water disposal rules adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services under Title 22, section 42 , including the land area of the State that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission; [PL 2007, c. 699, §18 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).] B. Laws pertaining to public water supplies, Title 22, sections 2642 , 2647 and 2648; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] C. Local ordinances adopted pursuant to Title 22, section 2642 ; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] D. Laws administered by local health officers pursuant to Title 22, chapters 153 and 263 ; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] E. Laws pertaining to fire prevention and protection, which require enforcement by local officers pursuant to Title 25, chapter 313 ; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] F. Laws pertaining to the construction of public buildings for the physically disabled pursuant to Title 5, sections 4582‑B , 4582‑C and 4594‑F ; [PL 2011, c. 613, §28 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).] G. Local land use ordinances adopted pursuant to section 3001 ; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] H. [PL 2007, c. 699, §18 (RP).] I. [PL 2007, c. 699, §18 (RP).] J. Laws pertaining to junkyards, automobile graveyards and automobile recycling businesses and local ordinances regarding junkyards, automobile graveyards and automobile recycling businesses, pursuant to chapter 183, subchapter 1 and Title 38, section 1665‑A, subsection 3 ; [PL 2007, c. 699, §18 (AMD).] K. Local ordinances regarding electrical installations pursuant to chapter 185, subchapter 2 ; [PL 2007, c. 699, §18 (AMD).] L. Local ordinances regarding regulation and inspection of plumbing pursuant to chapter 185, subchapter 3 ; [PL 2007, c. 699, §18 (AMD).] M. Local ordinances regarding malfunctioning subsurface waste water disposal systems pursuant to section 3428 and laws regarding malfunctioning subsurface waste water disposal systems pursuant to Title 38, section 424‑A ; [PL 2007, c. 568, §6 (AMD).] N. The subdivision law and local subdivision ordinances adopted pursuant to section 3001 and subdivision regulations adopted pursuant to section 4403 ; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] O. Local zoning ordinances adopted pursuant to section 3001 and in accordance with section 4352 ; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] P. Wastewater discharge licenses issued pursuant to Title 38, section 353‑B ; [PL 1999, c. 127, Pt. A, §46 (AMD).] Q. Shoreland zoning ordinances adopted pursuant to Title 38, sections 435 to 447 , including those that were state-imposed; [PL 2005, c. 240, §4 (AMD).] R. The laws pertaining to harbors in Title 38, chapter 1, subchapter 1 , local harbor ordinances adopted in accordance with Title 38, section 7 and regulations adopted by municipal officers pursuant to Title 38, section 2 ; [PL 2007, c. 112, §4 (AMD).] S. Local ordinances and ordinance provisions regarding storm water, including, but not limited to, ordinances and ordinance provisions regulating nonstorm water discharges, construction site runoff and postconstruction storm water management, enacted as required by the federal Clean Water Act and federal regulations and by state permits and rules; [PL 2007, c. 661, Pt. A, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 699, §18 (AMD).] T. Laws pertaining to limitations on construction and excavation near burial sites and established cemeteries in Title 13, section 1371‑A and local ordinances and regulations adopted by municipalities in accordance with this section and section 3001 regarding those limitations; [RR 2007, c. 2, §16 (COR).] U. Standards under a wind energy development certification issued by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Title 35‑A, section 3456 if the municipality chooses to enforce those standards; [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).] Revisor's Note: (Paragraph U as enacted by PL 2007, c. 699, §18 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 30-A, SECTION 4452, SUBSECTION 5, PARAGRAPH V) V. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 30-A, §4452, sub-§5, ¶U) The Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, adopted pursuant to Title 10, chapter 1103 ; and [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).] W. Local land use and business licensing ordinances adopted pursuant to Title 28‑B, chapter 1, subchapter 4 . [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. C, §§1-3 (AMD).]

6. Septage and sludge permits issued by the Department of Environmental Protection. A municipality, after notifying the Department of Environmental Protection, may enforce the terms and conditions of a septage land disposal or storage site permit or a sludge land application or storage site permit issued by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Title 38, chapter 13, subchapter 1 . [PL 1997, c. 38, §1 (AMD).]

7. Natural resources protection laws. A code enforcement officer, authorized by a municipality to represent that municipality in District Court and certified by the former State Planning Office or the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Community Development or the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal under section 4453 as familiar with court procedures, may enforce the provisions of Title 38, section 420‑C , Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 5‑A and Title 38, chapter 13‑D by instituting injunctive proceedings or by seeking civil penalties in accordance with Title 38, section 349, subsection 2 . [PL 2019, c. 517, §6 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 281 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 281
30-A §281. District attorney operations
Status: in_force

1. Expenses allowed. County commissioners shall allow to the district attorney serving the county sufficient funds for all office expense, clerk hire and travel, including, but not limited to, funds for: A. Consultation and services of experts; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Rendition of prisoners; 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. Training and reference books and treatises which may aid the district attorney and staff in the prosecution of criminal matters. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Office space. The county commissioners shall also provide to the district attorney serving the county office space suitable for the performance of the duties of office, including sufficient private area for research, conferences and meetings with officers, witnesses, complainants and citizens. If office space is not available on county property, the county commissioners shall provide sufficient funds to the district attorney for the rental of suitable quarters at locations convenient to courthouses within the county. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4981 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4981
30-A §4981. Lead abatement program
Status: in_force

1. Program. The Maine State Housing Authority shall establish and administer a program that provides assistance, including grants, for the abatement of lead paint hazards in residential housing, referred to in this subchapter as "the program." Program funds may be used to match federal funds available for lead abatement. The program is subject to the following conditions. A. The Maine State Housing Authority shall establish eligibility standards for participation in the program, including, but not limited to, the following. (1) Housing units or housing projects consisting of households with incomes up to 100% of the area median income as established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, whether the housing is owned by an individual or a for-profit or nonprofit entity, are eligible. (2) Annual rent for a housing unit or housing project receiving project funds may not exceed 30% of the area median income as established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for 4 years after completion of the abatement work. (3) Housing that serves as a child care location for children under 6 years of age is eligible as long as the owner has an annual income at or below 100% of the area median income as established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Maine State Housing Authority may adopt the eligibility standards pursuant to this paragraph by routine technical rule as described in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2017, c. 460, Pt. M, §1 (NEW).] B. All lead abatement performed pursuant to the program must comply with industry standards for lead abatement, including pre-abatement inspection and post-abatement inspection of the housing and other standards established by the Department of Environmental Protection. If the pre-abatement inspection identifies the presence of lead in or on the windows, replacement of those windows must be recommended. [PL 2017, c. 460, Pt. M, §1 (NEW).] C. An owner of housing that receives lead abatement assistance under the program shall pay a portion of the abatement costs as follows: (1) At least 10% of the costs of abatement; or (2) At least 25% of the costs of abatement if a child who is a resident of, or who receives child care services in, the housing has been determined to have lead poisoning, as defined in Title 22, section 1315, subsection 5‑C . [PL 2017, c. 460, Pt. M, §1 (NEW).] Priority for program funds must be given to abatement projects for housing in which a child who has been determined to have lead poisoning, as defined in Title 22, section 1315, subsection 5‑C , resides. [PL 2017, c. 460, Pt. M, §1 (NEW).]

2. Lead Abatement Fund. The Lead Abatement Fund, referred to in this subchapter as "the fund," is established under the jurisdiction and control of the Maine State Housing Authority. The fund is nonlapsing and must be used to fund the program. The fund consists of funds appropriated or allocated by the Legislature for the purpose of this section and other funds acquired by the Maine State Housing Authority to accomplish the purpose of the program. [PL 2017, c. 460, Pt. M, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 51 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 51
30-A §51. Salaries; county commissioners
Status: in_force

1. Salaries; time of payment. Except as provided in section 82 , the county commissioners in the several counties shall receive annual salaries as set forth in section 2 from the county treasurer in weekly, biweekly, monthly, semiannual or annual payments, as determined by the county commissioners. If these payments are made monthly, they shall be made on the last day of each month; if semiannually, they shall be made on the last day of June and the last day of December; if annually, they shall be made on the last day of December. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Salaries; full compensation. These salaries are in full compensation for all services of the commissioners, including the management of the jails and for any expenses or travel to and from the county seat for any commissioner, except as provided in subsection 3 and section 105 . [PL 2001, c. 349, §1 (AMD).]

3. Travel expenses. Travel expenses shall be allowed as follows. A. The county commissioners may allow, by majority vote, the payment of all necessary and proper expenses and travel allowances to and from the county seat by commissioners who live more than 5 miles from the county seat. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. When outside of the county seat on official business, including attendance at or participation in public hearings, inspection and supervision of construction, snow removal and maintenance of roads in unincorporated townships in their county, all county commissioners shall be allowed in addition to their salaries all necessary traveling and hotel expenses connected with those activities. All bills for expenses under this paragraph must be approved by the district attorney serving their county and shall be paid by the treasurer of the county. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3518 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3518
30-A §3518. Withdrawal
Status: in_force

A municipality may withdraw from the district at the end of a fiscal year provided that it has given the board of directors at least one year's written notice of its intention to do so. The municipality must pay its proportionate share of the current indebtedness of the district before withdrawal and must agree by appropriate written document to pay its proportionate share of any long-term indebtedness of the district as that indebtedness becomes due and payable. During the period of notice, the withdrawing municipality does not become liable for any capital expenditures or borrowings which may be made by the district. The proportionate share of the withdrawing municipality in any current and long-term indebtedness of the district shall be in accordance with the formula then in effect for payment of the current and long-term indebtedness. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 1657 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1657
30-A §1657. Fines applied to building and repair of jail
Status: in_force

All fines imposed by this chapter and chapter 1, subchapter VI ; Title 14, section 555 ; and Title 14, chapter 203, subchapter IV , not otherwise appropriated, shall be applied to building and repairing the jails in the county where the offense is committed. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 884 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 884
30-A §884. Budget estimate; submission to advisory committee
Status: in_force

The Sagadahoc County commissioners shall submit a budget estimate to the advisory committee no later than 90 days before the end of the county's fiscal year for the coming fiscal year. The advisory committee shall review the budget estimate, hold a public hearing on the budget estimate and make recommendations to the commissioners no later than 45 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. The county commissioners shall act on the budget in a timely fashion and, in any event, not later than 15 days prior to the beginning of the budget year. [PL 2007, c. 663, §17 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4103 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4103
30-A §4103. Permits
Status: in_force

The provisions of this section apply to any ordinance described in section 4101 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Applicability. The provisions of the ordinance which pertain to buildings apply equally to all structures, including wharves, piers and pilings and parts of them. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Licensing authority. The building official is the licensing authority unless otherwise provided by the municipality. [RR 2007, c. 2, §13 (COR).]

3. Application; issuance of permit. An application for a permit must be in writing and shall be signed by the applicant and directed to the licensing authority. The failure of the licensing authority to issue a written notice of its decision, directed to the applicant, within 30 days from the date when the application is filed, constitutes a refusal of the permit. A. The licensing authority may not issue any permit for a building or use for which the applicant is required to obtain a license under Title 38, section 413 , until the applicant has obtained that license. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §39 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The licensing authority may not issue any permit for a building or use within a subdivision, as defined in section 4401, subsection 4 , unless that subdivision has been approved in accordance with chapter 187, subchapter IV . [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §39 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The licensing authority may not issue a permit for installation of a mobile home previously installed in another municipality until the mobile home owner provides proof of payment of all property taxes on that mobile home in the municipality where the home was formerly located. [PL 1993, c. 143, §1 (NEW).] D. The licensing authority may not issue a permit for a building or use for which the applicant is required to obtain a driveway or entrance or traffic movement permit under Title 23, section 704 or 704‑A until the applicant has obtained that permit from the Department of Transportation. [PL 2003, c. 363, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 363, §6 (AMD).]

4. Powers and duties of enforcement officers. Ordinances defining the duties of the building official and other enforcement officers, not contrary to Title 25, chapter 313 , may be enacted under a municipality's home rule authority. All enforcement officers designated by ordinance must be given free access at reasonable hours to all parts of buildings regulated by ordinance. [RR 2007, c. 2, §14 (COR).]

5. Appeal to municipal officers or board of appeals. An appeal may be taken from any order issued by the building official, or from the licensing authority's refusal to grant a permit, to the municipal officers or to a board of appeals established under section 2691 . If a municipality has by ordinance required that all such appeals be taken to a board of appeals, the procedure must be the same as in appeals directed to the municipal officers, unless the municipality has provided otherwise. A. On an appeal in writing to the municipal officers, they shall at their next meeting affirm, modify or set aside the decision of the building official or licensing authority according to the terms of the pertinent ordinance. (1) The municipal officers may permit a variance from the terms of an ordinance when necessary to avoid undue hardship, provided there is no substantial departure from the intent of the ordinance. (2) The municipal officers may permit an exception to an ordinance only when the terms of the exception have been specifically set forth by the municipality. [RR 2007, c. 2, §15 (COR).] B. The failure of the municipal officers to issue a written notice of their decision, directed to the appellant, within 30 days after the appeal is filed, constitutes a denial of the appeal. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 2007, c. 2, §15 (COR).]

6. Appeal to Superior Court. An appeal may be taken from the decision of the municipal officers or the board of appeals as provided in section 2691, subsection 3, paragraph G . [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §40 (RPR); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 457 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 457
30-A §457. Ambulance service
Status: in_force

1. Scope of service. Each county may provide ambulance service: A. To the entire county, omitting only those municipalities who request not to be included; 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. By municipal-county contracts under section 107 or chapter 115 , to those municipalities who enter into contracts, provided that county tax revenues are not used to support the ambulance services. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Method of service. Within the limits of subsection 1 , the county may provide ambulance services by county personnel and vehicles or by contract with private organizations, corporations or persons, or with municipalities under section 107 or chapter 115 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 1556 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1556
30-A §1556. Furloughs
Status: in_force

1. Furlough authorized. The sheriff may establish rules for and permit a prisoner under the final sentence of a court a furlough from the county jail in which the prisoner is confined. Furlough may be granted for not more than 7 days at one time in order to permit the prisoner to visit a dying relative, to obtain medical services, to participate in a program operated by a jail that conditions release on regular daily reporting to the jail of the prisoner's location and activities or for any other reason consistent with the rehabilitation of an inmate or prisoner that is consistent with the laws or rules of the sheriff's department. Furlough may be granted for a period longer than 7 days if required to provide treatment for a physical or mental condition of the prisoner, including a substance use disorder, as determined by a qualified licensed professional. [PL 2021, c. 211, §1 (AMD).]

2. Copy of rules provided to prisoner. Any prisoner permitted furlough from the county jail under this section shall be furnished a copy of the rules of the county jail applicable to the furlough. The prisoner must attest to receiving the copy. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Violation of terms of release. All prisoners who willfully violate the terms of their release under this section in relation to the time for reporting to their places of furlough, the activities they may conduct while on furlough or time of reporting back to the county jail, may be punished by imprisonment for not more than 60 days, except that prisoners who do not return to the county jail within 24 hours from the time they are scheduled to return may be prosecuted for escape under Title 17‑A, section 755 . They shall be prosecuted in the county in which the jail to which they were sentenced is located. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Violation; obstruction or assistance to furloughed prisoner. Notwithstanding Title 17‑A, section 4‑A , any person 18 years of age or over who willfully obstructs, intimidates or abets any prisoner on furlough under this section, and thereby contributes to or causes the prisoner's violation of the terms and conditions of the furlough, after having been warned by the sheriff to cease and desist in that relationship or association with the prisoner, is guilty of a Class D crime and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 11 months, or both. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 5111 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5111
30-A §5111. Bond issues
Status: in_force

The authority may issue bonds from time to time in its discretion to finance the undertaking of any urban renewal project under this chapter, including, but not limited to, the payment of principal and interest upon any advances for surveys and plans, and may issue refunding bonds for the payment or retirement of bonds previously issued by it. The bonds must be made payable, as to both principal and interest, solely from the income, proceeds, revenues and funds of the authority derived from or held in connection with its undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects under this chapter, provided that payment of the bonds, both as to principal and interest, may be further secured by a pledge of any loan, grant or contribution from the Federal Government or other source, in aid of any urban renewal projects of the municipality under this chapter, and by a mortgage of any urban renewal projects, or any part of a project, title to which is in the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Not municipal indebtedness; not taxable. Bonds issued under this section do not constitute a municipal indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction, and are not subject to any other law or charter relating to the authorization, issuance or sale of bonds. Bonds issued under this chapter are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and, together with interest on and income from the bonds, are exempt from all taxes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 characteristics. Bonds authorized under this section may be issued in one or more series. The resolution, trust indenture or mortgage under which the bonds are issued may make the following provisions: A. The date or dates borne by the bonds; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Whether the bonds are payable upon demand or mature at a certain time or times; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 interest rate or rates of the bonds, not exceeding 6% per 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).] D. The denomination or denominations of the bonds; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. The form of the bonds, whether coupon or registered; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] F. The conversion or registration privileges carried by the bonds; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] G. The rank or priority of the bonds; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] H. The manner of execution of the bonds; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] I. The medium and place or places of payment; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. The terms of redemption of the bonds, with or without premium; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] K. The manner secured; 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).] L. Any other characteristics of the bonds. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Price sold. The bonds may be: A. Sold at not less than par at public sales held after notice published in a newspaper having general circulation in the area of operation and in any other medium of publication that the authority determines; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Exchanged for other bonds on the basis of par; 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. Sold to the Federal Government at private sale at not less than par. (1) If less than all of the authorized principal amount of the bonds is sold to the Federal Government, the balance may be sold at private sale at not less than par at an interest cost to the municipality which does not exceed the interest cost to the municipality of the portion of the bonds sold to the Federal Government. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Signatures of outgoing officers; negoti- ability. If any of the officials of the authority whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons issued under this chapter ceases to be an official before the bonds are delivered, those signatures are, nevertheless, valid for all purposes, the same as if the official had remained in office until the delivery. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of any law, any bonds issued under this chapter are fully negotiable. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Bond recitation; conclusive presumptions. In any action or proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of any bond issued under this chapter or the security for that bond, any such bond reciting in substance that it has been issued by the authority in connection with an urban renewal project is conclusively deemed to have been issued for that purpose and the urban renewal project is conclusively deemed to have been planned, located and carried out in accordance with 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).]

6. No personal liability; not debt of State or municipality. Neither the trustees of the authority nor any person executing the bonds may be liable personally on the bonds by reason of the issuance of the bonds. The bonds and other obligations of the authority are not a debt of the municipality nor the State, and neither the municipality nor the State may be liable on the bonds. The bonds and obligations shall so state on their face. The bonds or obligations may not, in any case, be payable out of any funds or properties other than those of the authority acquired for the purposes of this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4992-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4992-A
30-A §4992-A. Fuel Assistance Reserve Fund
Status: in_force

1. Fuel Assistance Reserve Fund. If funds are appropriated pursuant to this section, the authority shall use the funds to establish and capitalize the Fuel Assistance Reserve Fund. The authority shall keep the Fuel Assistance Reserve Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," separate from all other funds managed by the authority and use the fund only under the conditions set forth in this section. The authority shall use the Fuel Assistance Reserve Fund to ensure that fuel assistance benefits for the State's eligible elderly and low-income residents are available prior to the beginning of the heating season. [PL 1991, c. 858, §1 (NEW).]

2. Timely distribution of benefits. The authority shall make available to local program operators and municipal administrators of the fuel assistance program, at the beginning of each state fiscal year, funds sufficient to cover anticipated fuel assistance payments and program administrative costs for at least the months of July, August and September. [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. GG, §1 (AMD).]

3. Conditional use of the fund. The authority's use of the fund is subject to the following conditions and limitations. A. If the authority reasonably anticipates that federal fuel assistance block grant funds are not available for distribution to the local program operators and municipal administrators by July 1st of each year, the authority shall withdraw and distribute sufficient money from the fund as is necessary for the purposes set forth in this section. The authority may withdraw funds prior to October 1st, provided that those funds are used only for costs incurred on or after July 1st. Money may not be withdrawn from the fund if sufficient block grant funds are available by July 1st to pay reasonably anticipated fuel assistance program and administrative costs for the months of July, August and September. [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. GG, §1 (AMD).] B. Money withdrawn from the fund must be sufficient to cover anticipated fuel assistance payments and fuel assistance program administrative costs for all local program operators and municipal administrators for the months of July, August and September. [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. GG, §1 (AMD).] C. The fund may not be used if the authority reasonably anticipates that no federal fuel assistance money will be received. [PL 1991, c. 858, §1 (NEW).] D. The authority must receive prior written approval from the Federal Government that confirms that state funds withdrawn during a period from July 1st to September 30th may be reimbursed with federal fuel assistance funds received for the federal program year beginning in October of that same year. [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. GG, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. GG, §1 (AMD).]

4. Recapitalization. If money is withdrawn from the fund for the purposes of this section, the authority shall ensure that the fund is fully recapitalized before the end of the fiscal year in which the funds were appropriated. Recapitalization does not apply in any state fiscal year in which a working capital advance is provided. [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. GG, §1 (AMD).]

5. Working capital advance. The State Controller may advance up to $10,000,000 from the General Fund unappropriated surplus beginning July 1, 2002 to the Fuel Assistance Reserve Fund during any state fiscal year, if requested in writing by the Director of the Maine State Housing Authority, to be used to provide cash necessary to ensure that fuel assistance benefits for the State's eligible elderly and low-income applicant households will be available prior to the beginning of the heating season. These funds must be allotted by financial order upon recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. Subject to the availability of federal fuel assistance block grant funds, these funds must be returned to the General Fund before the close of the state fiscal year in which the advance was made. The State Controller shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs within 30 days of making any working capital advance for this purpose. [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. GG, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2107 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 111 / Section 2107
30-A §2107. Effect of private and special laws
Status: repealed

Private and special laws applying to a municipality remain in effect until repealed or amended by a charter revision, adoption, modification or amendment under this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4353 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4353
30-A §4353. Zoning adjustment
Status: in_force

Any municipality which adopts a zoning ordinance shall establish a board of appeals subject to this section. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

1. Jurisdiction; procedure. The board of appeals shall hear appeals from any action or failure to act of the official or board responsible for enforcing the zoning ordinance, unless only a direct appeal to Superior Court has been provided by municipal ordinance. The board of appeals is governed by section 2691 , except that section 2691, subsection 2 , does not apply to boards existing on September 23, 1971. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

2. Powers. In deciding any appeal, the board may: A. Interpret the provisions of an ordinance called into question; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. Approve the issuance of a special exception permit or conditional use permit in strict compliance with the ordinance except that, if the municipality has authorized the planning board, agency or department to issue these permits, an appeal from the granting or denial of such a permit may be taken directly to Superior Court if required by local ordinance; and [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §24 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).] C. Grant a variance in strict compliance with subsection 4 . [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §24 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]

3. Parties. The board shall reasonably notify the petitioner, the planning board, agency or department and the municipal officers of any hearing. These persons must be made parties to the action. All interested persons must be given a reasonable opportunity to have their views expressed at any hearing. [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §25 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]

4. Variance. Except as provided in subsections 4‑A , 4‑B and 4‑C and section 4353‑A , the board may grant a variance only when strict application of the ordinance to the petitioner and the petitioner's property would cause undue hardship. The term "undue hardship" as used in this subsection means: A. The land in question can not yield a reasonable return unless a variance is granted; [PL 1991, c. 47, §1 (AMD).] B. The need for a variance is due to the unique circumstances of the property and not to the general conditions in the neighborhood; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] C. The granting of a variance will not alter the essential character of the locality; and [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] D. The hardship is not the result of action taken by the applicant or a prior owner. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] Under its home rule authority, a municipality may, in a zoning ordinance, adopt additional limitations on the granting of a variance, including, but not limited to, a provision that a variance may be granted only for a use permitted in a particular zone. [PL 2013, c. 186, §1 (AMD).]

4-A. Disability variance; vehicle storage. A disability variance may be granted pursuant to this subsection. A. The board may grant a variance to an owner of a dwelling for the purpose of making that dwelling accessible to a person with a disability who resides in or regularly uses the dwelling. The board shall restrict any variance granted under this paragraph solely to the installation of equipment or the construction of structures necessary for access to or egress from the dwelling by the person with the disability. The board may impose conditions on the variance granted pursuant to this paragraph, including limiting the variance to the duration of the disability or to the time that the person with the disability lives in the dwelling. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "structures necessary for access to or egress from the dwelling" is defined to include railing, wall or roof systems necessary for the safety or effectiveness of the structure. [PL 2009, c. 342, §1 (NEW).] B. If authorized by the zoning ordinance establishing the board, the board may grant a variance to an owner of a dwelling who resides in the dwelling and who is responsible to transport a person with a permanent disability for the construction of a place of storage and parking for a vehicle used to transport a person with a permanent disability. The owner shall submit proposed plans for the structure with the request for the variance pursuant to this paragraph to the board. The person with the permanent disability shall prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the person's disability is permanent. The board may impose conditions on the variance granted pursuant to this subsection. All medical records submitted to the board and any other documents submitted for the purpose of describing or verifying a person's disability are confidential. For purposes of this subsection, "disability" has the same meaning as a physical or mental disability under Title 5, section 4553‑A . [PL 2025, c. 103, §1 (AMD).]

4-B. Setback variance for dwellings. A municipality may adopt an ordinance that permits the board to grant a setback variance for a dwelling. An ordinance adopted under this subsection may permit a variance from a setback requirement only when strict application of the zoning ordinance to the petitioner and the petitioner's property would cause undue hardship. The term "undue hardship" as used in this subsection means: A. The need for a variance is due to the unique circumstances of the property and not to the general conditions in the neighborhood; [PL 1991, c. 659, §3 (NEW).] B. The granting of a variance will not alter the essential character of the locality; [PL 1991, c. 659, §3 (NEW).] C. The hardship is not the result of action taken by the applicant or a prior owner; [PL 1991, c. 659, §3 (NEW).] D. The granting of the variance will not substantially reduce or impair the use of abutting property; and [PL 1991, c. 659, §3 (NEW).] E. That the granting of a variance is based upon demonstrated need, not convenience, and no other feasible alternative is available. [PL 1991, c. 659, §3 (NEW).] An ordinance adopted under this subsection is strictly limited to permitting a variance from a setback requirement for a dwelling that is the primary year-round residence of the petitioner. A variance under this subsection may not exceed 20% of a setback requirement and may not be granted if the variance would cause the area of the dwelling to exceed the maximum permissible lot coverage. An ordinance may allow for a variance under this subsection to exceed 20% of a setback requirement, except for minimum setbacks from a wetland or water body required within shoreland zones by rules adopted pursuant to Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 2‑B , if the petitioner has obtained the written consent of an affected abutting landowner. [PL 2025, c. 263, §1 (AMD).]

4-C. Variance from dimensional standards. A municipality may adopt an ordinance that permits the board to grant a variance from the dimensional standards of a zoning ordinance when strict application of the ordinance to the petitioner and the petitioner's property would cause a practical difficulty and when the following conditions exist: A. The need for a variance is due to the unique circumstances of the property and not to the general condition of the neighborhood; [PL 1997, c. 148, §2 (NEW).] B. The granting of a variance will not produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood and will not unreasonably detrimentally affect the use or market value of abutting properties; [PL 1997, c. 148, §2 (NEW).] C. The practical difficulty is not the result of action taken by the petitioner or a prior owner; [PL 1997, c. 148, §2 (NEW).] D. No other feasible alternative to a variance is available to the petitioner; [PL 1997, c. 148, §2 (NEW).] E. The granting of a variance will not unreasonably adversely affect the natural environment; and [PL 1997, c. 148, §2 (NEW).] F. The property is not located in whole or in part within shoreland areas as described in Title 38, section 435 . [PL 1997, c. 148, §2 (NEW).] As used in this subsection, "dimensional standards" means and is limited to ordinance provisions relating to lot area, lot coverage, frontage and setback requirements. As used in this subsection, "practical difficulty" means that the strict application of the ordinance to the property precludes the ability of the petitioner to pursue a use permitted in the zoning district in which the property is located and results in significant economic injury to the petitioner. Under its home rule authority, a municipality may, in an ordinance adopted pursuant to this subsection, adopt additional limitations on the granting of a variance from the dimensional standards of a zoning ordinance. A zoning ordinance also may explicitly delegate to the municipal reviewing authority the ability to approve development proposals that do not meet the dimensional standards otherwise required, in order to promote cluster development, to accommodate lots with insufficient frontage or to provide for reduced setbacks for lots or buildings made nonconforming by municipal zoning. As long as the development falls within the parameters of such an ordinance, the approval is not considered the granting of a variance. This delegation of authority does not authorize the reduction of dimensional standards required under the mandatory shoreland zoning laws, Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 2‑B . [PL 2005, c. 244, §2 (AMD).]

5. Variance recorded. If the board grants a variance under this section, a certificate indicating the name of the current property owner, identifying the property by reference to the last recorded deed in its chain of title and indicating the fact that a variance, including any conditions on the variance, has been granted and the date of the granting, shall be prepared in recordable form. This certificate must be recorded in the local registry of deeds within 90 days of the date of the final written approval of the variance or the variance is void. The variance is not valid until recorded as provided in this subsection. For the purpose of this subsection, the date of the final written approval shall be the date stated on the written approval. [PL 1989, c. 642 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1605 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1605
30-A §1605. Employment of county jail prisoners
Status: in_force

1. Order of release; purpose. Any person sentenced or committed to a county jail for crime, nonpayment of a fine or forfeiture or court order or criminal or civil contempt of court, may be granted the privilege of leaving the jail during necessary and reasonable hours for any of the following purposes: A. Employment; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Conducting that person's own business or occupation, including, in the case of a person primarily responsible for the family's housekeeping and domestic needs, housekeeping and attending the needs of that family; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Attendance at a weekly religious service; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Attendance at an educational institution; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Medical treatment; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Voluntary services within the county in which the jail is located; 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).] G. To work or provide service to the victim of the crime in accordance with Title 17‑A, chapter 69 , but only with the express approval of the victim. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §78 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §78 (AMD).]

2. Grant of privilege; withdrawal. [PL 2001, c. 171, §1 (RP).]

2-A. Grant of privilege. The sheriff may grant a privilege described in subsection 1 . A. [PL 2003, c. 413, §1 (RP).] B. [PL 2003, c. 413, §1 (RP).] [PL 2003, c. 413, §1 (AMD).]

3. Wages, self-employment income; collection. If a prisoner is employed for wages or salary, the sheriff shall collect the wages or salary or require the prisoner to turn over the wages or salary in full when received. If the prisoner is self-employed, the self-employment income must be turned over to the sheriff. The sheriff shall deposit the income in a trust checking account and shall keep a ledger showing the status of the account of each prisoner. The wages or salaries are not subject to trustee process in the hands of either the employer or the sheriff, and the self-employment income is not subject to trustee process in the hands of the sheriff during the prisoner's term and may be disbursed only as provided in this section; but for tax purposes they are income of the prisoner. [PL 2003, c. 413, §2 (AMD).]

3-A. Wages, self-employment income; collection. [PL 2003, c. 413, §3 (RP).]

4. Board; transportation. Every prisoner gainfully employed is liable for the cost of board in the jail, as fixed by the county commissioners. If necessarily absent from jail at a mealtime, the prisoner shall by request be furnished with an adequate nourishing lunch to carry to work. The sheriff shall charge the prisoner's account, if there is one, for board. If prisoners are gainfully self-employed, they shall pay the sheriff for board, in default of which privileges under this section are automatically forfeited. If the jail food is furnished directly by the county, the sheriff shall account for and pay over these board payments to the county treasurer. The county commissioners may provide that the county furnish or pay for the transportation of prisoners employed under this section to and from the place of employment. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Disbursements. The wages or salaries of employed prisoners and employment income of self-employed prisoners must be disbursed by the sheriff for the following purposes, in the following order: A. The board of the prisoners; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Necessary travel expenses to and from work and other incidental expenses of the prisoners; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Support of the prisoners' dependents, if any; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Payments, either in full or ratably, of restitution, and of the prisoners' obligations, acknowledged in writing, in accordance with Title 17‑A, chapter 69 , or that have been reduced to judgment; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §79 (AMD).] D-1. Any fine, forfeiture, penalty or fee imposed upon a defendant; [PL 2003, c. 413, §4 (NEW).] D-2. Any amount of attorney's fees or other expense authorized by the court at the request of the defendant or attorney and actually paid by the State on behalf of the defendant on the grounds that the defendant has been found to be indigent; [PL 2003, c. 413, §4 (NEW).] D-3. Any surcharge imposed by Title 4, section 1057 ; and [PL 2003, c. 413, §4 (NEW).] E. The balance, if any, to the prisoners upon their release. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §79 (AMD).]

5-A. Disbursements. [PL 2003, c. 413, §5 (RP).]

6. Restitution disbursements. Notwithstanding subsection 5 , the wages or salaries of employed prisoners, employment income of self-employed prisoners or income from any other source must be disbursed by the sheriff in accordance with any restitution authorized by section 1562 . These disbursements may not be authorized until any disbursements required by subsection 5, paragraphs A to D have been made. [PL 2003, c. 413, §6 (AMD).]

7. Employment in other county. The sheriff may arrange with another sheriff for the employment of the prisoner in the other's county, and while so employed to be in the other's custody, but in other respects to be and continue subject to the commitment. [PL 2003, c. 413, §7 (AMD).]

7-A. Employment in other county. [PL 2003, c. 413, §8 (RP).]

8. Evaluation of need of dependents. The welfare director or the board of overseers of the municipality in which the prisoner's dependents reside, or the Department of Health and Human Services, shall at the request of the court investigate and report to the court the amount necessary for the support of the prisoner's dependents. [PL 2021, c. 275, §20 (AMD).]

9. Denial of privilege. The sheriff may refuse to permit prisoners to exercise their privileges to leave the jail, as provided in subsection 1 , for any breach of discipline or other violation of jail regulations. Any prisoner so disciplined may petition either the District Court or the Superior Court for a review of that disciplinary action. The court, after review, shall make any order that it considers appropriate. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

10. Violations. Persons who willfully violate the terms of their release relating to the time for reporting to their place of employment or to any other place to which they may be released under subsection 1, paragraphs A to E , or for reporting back to the county jail may be punished by imprisonment for not more than 60 days. A prisoner who does not return to the county jail within 48 hours from the time scheduled to return is guilty of escape under Title 17‑A, section 755 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

11. Rules of procedure. Proceedings under this section are subject to the rules of procedure adopted under Title 4, section 9 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]