30 M.R.S. § 6209-A — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6209-A
30 §6209-A. Jurisdiction of the Passamaquoddy Tribal Court
Status: in_force

1. Exclusive jurisdiction over certain matters. Except as provided in subsections 3 and 4 , the Passamaquoddy Tribe has the right to exercise exclusive jurisdiction, separate and distinct from the State, over: A. The following criminal offenses committed within Passamaquoddy 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 Passamaquoddy Tribe 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. A, §1 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. A, §5 (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 Passamaquoddy Tribe 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 Passamaquoddy Indian territory; [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. B, §2 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. B, §4 (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 Passamaquoddy 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 Passamaquoddy 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. 369, Pt. B, §2 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. B, §4 (AFF).] D. Indian child custody proceedings to the extent authorized by applicable state and federal law; [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. B, §2 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. B, §4 (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 the Passamaquoddy Indian territory; and [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. B, §2 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. B, §4 (AFF).] F. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, civil and criminal actions regarding the enforcement of ordinances enacted pursuant to section 6207, subsection 10 , except that the Passamaquoddy Tribe may not exercise jurisdiction over a nonprofit public municipal corporation, including, but not limited to, the water district established by Private and Special Law 1983, chapter 25. [PL 2021, c. 650, §12 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 650, §13 (AFF).] The governing body of the Passamaquoddy Tribe shall decide whether to exercise or terminate the exercise of the exclusive jurisdiction authorized by this subsection. If the Passamaquoddy Tribe 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 Passamaquoddy Tribe is enforcing Passamaquoddy tribal law. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. A, §1 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. A, §5 (AFF).]

1-A. Concurrent jurisdiction over certain criminal offenses. The Passamaquoddy Tribe has the right to exercise jurisdiction, concurrently with the State, over the following criminal offenses: A. Class C, D and E crimes committed within Passamaquoddy 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. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. A, §5 (AFF).] B. Class C, D and E crimes committed within Passamaquoddy 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 Passamaquoddy Tribe 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. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. A, §5 (AFF).] The Passamaquoddy Tribe 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 Passamaquoddy Tribe 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 Passamaquoddy Tribe is enforcing Passamaquoddy tribal law. The definitions of the criminal offenses and the punishments applicable to those criminal offenses over which the Passamaquoddy Tribe 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. A, §2 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. A, §5 (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 Passamaquoddy 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 Passamaquoddy 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. A, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. A, §5 (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 Passamaquoddy 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. A, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. A, §5 (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 Passamaquoddy Indian territory, that is within the State's exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. A, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. A, §5 (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 Passamaquoddy Tribe 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. A, §4 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. A, §5 (AFF).]

2-A. Criminal records, juvenile records and fingerprinting. At the arraignment of a criminal defendant, the Passamaquoddy Tribal Court shall inquire whether fingerprints have been taken or whether arrangements have been made for fingerprinting. If neither has occurred, the Passamaquoddy 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 Passamaquoddy Tribe'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 Passamaquoddy 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. D, §3 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 621, Pt. D, §5 (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 Passamaquoddy Tribe 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 Passamaquoddy Tribe 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 Passamaquoddy Tribe 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 Passamaquoddy Tribe 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 Passamaquoddy Tribe has exclusive jurisdiction under this section. The determination of an issue of fact in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a Passamaquoddy 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 Passamaquoddy tribal forum. [PL 2019, c. 621, Pt. D, §4 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 621, Pt. D, §5 (AFF).]

5. Future Indian communities. Any 25 or more adult members of the Passamaquoddy Tribe 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 Passamaquoddy 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 Passamaquoddy Tribe, it amend this Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Passamaquoddy Tribe to the extended reservation. The boundaries of an extended reservation may not exceed those reasonably necessary to encompass the petitioning Passamaquoddy 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 Passamaquoddy Tribe. The Passamaquoddy Tribe shall give full faith and credit to the judicial proceedings of the Penobscot Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi'kmaq Nation and the State. [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. B, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. B, §4 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2355 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 120 / Section 2355
30-A §2355. Annual omnibus legislation
Status: in_force

The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities shall report each year an omnibus bill including amendments to and revisions of the charters of quasi-municipal corporations or districts which have been submitted to the committee as provided in this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2604 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2604
30-A §2604. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in section 2605 , 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. Body. "Body" means the governing unit of a municipality or county, and any subunit of government of a municipality or county, including, but not limited to, agencies, authorities, boards, commissions and offices. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Official. "Official" means any elected or appointed member of a municipal or county government or of a quasi-municipal corporation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Quasi-municipal corporation. "Quasi-municipal corporation" means any governmental unit embracing a portion of a municipality, a single municipality or several municipalities which is created by law to deliver public services but which is not a general purpose governmental unit. This definition includes, but is not limited to, utility districts under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission and school administrative districts. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 2006 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 101 / Section 2006
30-A §2006. Misuse of municipal seal
Status: in_force

A person may not use or display an imitation, likeness, imprint, representation, facsimile or copy of a seal of a municipality except by written permission of the municipality from the municipal clerk. A municipality may file an action in Superior Court applying for an order to enjoin a person from using or displaying the municipal seal in violation of this section. A violation of this section is a Class E crime. [PL 2005, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3520 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3520
30-A §3520. Protection of transit employees
Status: in_force

1. Posting of signs. A transit district shall post signs in conspicuous places in all transit district facilities accessible to the public, including a building, terminal, kiosk, shelter or passenger rail, ferry, bus, bicycle or pedestrian facility, informing the public of the penalties for assaulting a transit employee. [PL 2023, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]

2. De-escalation training. All employees of a transit district must receive de-escalation training upon commencement of employment with the transit district and at least once annually thereafter. The transit district shall jointly approve the de-escalation training curriculum with the labor organization representing a plurality of the employees of the transit district, except that if the transit district is party to a joint labor‑management safety committee, the committee shall approve the curriculum. For purposes of this subsection, "de-escalation" means the reduction of violent or disruptive behavior and resolution and minimization of conflict through verbal engagement and calming techniques. [PL 2023, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4364-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4364-A
30-A §4364-A. Residential areas, generally; up to 4 dwelling units allowed
Status: repealed

(CONFLICT)

1. (CONFLICT: Text as repealed and replaced by PL 2025, c. 385, §7) Use allowed. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, except Title 12, chapter 423‑A, for any area in which residential uses are allowed, including as a conditional use, a municipality shall allow at a minimum: A. Three dwelling units, attached or detached, including accessory dwelling units, per lot; and [PL 2025, c. 385, §7 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] B. Four dwelling units, attached or detached, including accessory dwelling units, per lot if the lot is located in a designated growth area, as identified in a comprehensive plan adopted pursuant to this subchapter, or served by a public, special district or other centrally managed water system and a public, special district or other comparable sewer system. [PL 2025, c. 385, §7 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] A municipality may allow more units than the minimum number required by this subsection. [PL 2025, c. 385, §7 (RPR); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

1. (CONFLICT: Text as amended by PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. D, §37) Use allowed. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, except as provided in Title 12, chapter 423‑A , for any area in which residential uses are allowed, including as a conditional use, a municipality shall allow structures with up to 2 dwelling units per lot if that lot does not contain an existing dwelling unit, except that a municipality shall allow up to 4 dwelling units per lot if that lot does not contain an existing dwelling unit and the lot is located in a designated growth area within a municipality consistent with Title 5, section 3234, subsection 1, paragraph A or B or if the lot is served by a public, special district or other centrally managed water system and a public, special district or other comparable sewer system in a municipality without a comprehensive plan. A municipality shall allow on a lot with one existing dwelling unit the addition of up to 2 dwelling units: one additional dwelling unit within or attached to an existing structure or one additional detached dwelling unit, or one of each. A municipality may allow more units than the number required to be allowed by this subsection. [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. D, §37 (AMD).]

1-A. Implementation date. For purposes of this section, "implementation date" has the same meaning as in section 4364, subsection 1‑A . [PL 2023, c. 192, §7 (NEW).] Revisor's Note: (Subsection 1-A as enacted by PL 2023, c. 264, §2 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 30-A, SECTION 4364-A, SUBSECTION 1-B)

1-B. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 30-A, §4364-A, sub-§1-A) Exception. This section does not apply to a lot or portion of a lot that is within the watershed of a water source that is located in the City of Lewiston or the City of Auburn and that is used to provide drinking water by a water utility that has received a waiver from filtration pursuant to 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 141.70 to 141.76, as determined by the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2023, c. 264, §2 (NEW); RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. A, §26 (RAL).]

2. Zoning requirements. [PL 2025, c. 385, §8 (RP); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

2-A. Lot size and density allowance for private property. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, except Title 12, chapter 423‑A , this subsection applies to any area in which residential uses are allowed, including as a conditional use. A. If a lot is located in a designated growth area and is served by a public, special district or other centrally managed water system and a public, special district or other comparable sewer system, a minimum lot size requirement may not exceed 5,000 square feet and a density requirement may not exceed 1,250 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit for the first 4 dwelling units and 5,000 additional square feet of lot area per dwelling unit for subsequent units. [PL 2025, c. 385, §9 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] B. If a lot is located outside a designated growth area and in an area served by a public, special district or other centrally managed water system and a public, special district or other comparable sewer system, a minimum lot size requirement may not exceed 5,000 square feet and a density requirement may not exceed 5,000 square feet of lot area for the first 2 dwelling units contained within a single structure, not including accessory dwelling units. [PL 2025, c. 385, §9 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] C. If a lot is located in a designated growth area without a public, special district or other comparable sewer system, a minimum lot size requirement may not exceed the minimum lot size required by Title 12, chapter 423‑A and the density requirement or calculation may not be more restrictive than required by Title 12, chapter 423‑A . [PL 2025, c. 385, §9 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] If 4 or fewer dwelling units have been constructed on a lot as a result of the allowances under this section or section 4364‑B , the lot is not eligible for any additional increases in density, including under section 4364 , unless more units are allowed by the municipality. [PL 2025, c. 385, §9 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

3. General requirements. Except as provided in this section, a municipal ordinance may not establish dimensional requirements for multiple units allowed by this section that are greater than dimensional requirements required for single-family dwelling units. As used in this subsection, "dimensional requirements" means requirements that govern the size and placement of structures, including building height, lot area, minimum frontage, lot depth and setbacks. [PL 2025, c. 385, §10 (RPR); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

4. Water and wastewater. The owner of a housing structure must provide written verification to the municipality that the structure is connected to adequate water and wastewater services before the municipality may certify the structure for occupancy. Written verification under this subsection must include: A. If a housing structure is connected to a public, special district or other comparable sewer system, proof of adequate service to support any additional flow created by the structure and proof of payment for the connection to the sewer system; [PL 2021, c. 672, §5 (NEW).] B. If a housing structure is connected to a septic system, proof of adequate sewage disposal for subsurface wastewater. The septic system must be verified as adequate by a local plumbing inspector under section 4221 . Plans for subsurface wastewater disposal must be prepared by a licensed site evaluator in accordance with subsurface wastewater disposal rules adopted under Title 22, section 42 ; [PL 2021, c. 672, §5 (NEW).] C. If a housing structure is connected to a public, special district or other centrally managed water system, proof of adequate service to support any additional flow created by the structure, proof of payment for the connection and the volume and supply of water required for the structure; and [PL 2021, c. 672, §5 (NEW).] D. If a housing structure is connected to a well, proof of access to potable water. Any tests of an existing well or proposed well must indicate that the water supply is potable and acceptable for domestic use. [PL 2021, c. 672, §5 (NEW).] Upon receipt of written verification from a local plumbing inspector that a housing structure meets the requirements of this subsection, additional review or documentation by a municipality related to waste and wastewater requirements before issuing a certificate of occupancy is prohibited. [PL 2025, c. 385, §11 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

5. Municipal implementation. In adopting an ordinance, a municipality may: A. Establish an application and permitting process for housing structures; [PL 2021, c. 672, §5 (NEW).] B. Impose fines for violations of building, zoning and utility requirements for housing structures; and [PL 2021, c. 672, §5 (NEW).] C. Establish alternative criteria that are less restrictive than the requirements of subsection 4 for the approval of a housing structure only in circumstances in which the municipality would be able to provide a variance under section 4353, subsection 4 , 4‑A , 4‑B or 4‑C . [PL 2021, c. 672, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 672, §5 (NEW).]

5-A. Planning board approval not required. A municipality may not require planning board approval for 4 or fewer dwelling units within a structure. [PL 2025, c. 385, §12 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

6. Shoreland zoning. A housing structure must comply with shoreland zoning requirements established by the Department of Environmental Protection under Title 38, chapter 3 and municipal shoreland zoning ordinances. [PL 2021, c. 672, §5 (NEW).]

7. Subdivision requirements. This section may not be construed to exempt a subdivider from the requirements of subchapter 4 . [PL 2023, c. 192, §10 (AMD).]

8. Restrictive covenants. This section may not be construed to interfere with, abrogate or annul the validity or enforceability of any valid and enforceable easement, covenant, deed restriction or other agreement or instrument between private parties that imposes greater restrictions than those provided in this section, as long as the agreement does not abrogate rights under the United States Constitution or the Constitution of Maine. [PL 2021, c. 672, §5 (NEW).]

9. Rules. The Department of Economic and Community Development may adopt rules to administer and enforce this section. The department shall consult with the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in adopting rules pursuant to this subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 672, §5 (NEW).]

10. Implementation. A municipality is not required to implement the requirements of this section until the implementation date. [PL 2023, c. 192, §11 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4942 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4942
30-A §4942. Elderly Homeowner Equity Loan Guarantee Fund
Status: in_force

1. Creation. The Elderly Homeowner Equity Loan Guarantee Fund is established under the jurisdiction of the Maine State Housing Authority. As used in this section, the term "fund" means the Elderly Homeowner Equity Loan Guarantee Fund. [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).]

2. Sources of fund. Sources of the fund shall include: A. All money appropriated for inclusion in the fund; [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).] B. Subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation, any money that the Maine State Housing Authority receives in repayment of advances from the fund; [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).] C. Subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation, all interest, dividends and pecuniary gains from investment of money of the fund; and [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).] D. Any other money available to the state authority and directed by the Maine State Housing Authority to be paid into the fund. [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).]

3. Application of fund. Funds may be applied in the following manner. A. Money in the fund may be used by the Maine State Housing Authority to insure, guarantee, purchase or make disbursements on reverse annuity mortgage loans, home equity loans or other similar types of loans made to low-income elderly residents of the State either directly through the Maine State Housing Authority or a financial institution or indirectly through property or other tax deferral granted to a low-income elderly homeowner by a state, county, municipality or other taxing authority. Loans shall be secured by a mortgage on the residence, subject to any encumbrances, including, without limitation, prior mortgage loans, that are acceptable to the Maine State Housing Authority or any other security as determined by the Maine State Housing Authority. [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).] B. Money in the fund may be pledged or transferred and deposited as security for and applied in payment of principal of, interest on or redemption premiums on bonds of the Maine State Housing Authority issued to carry out the purposes of this section. [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).] C. Interest, dividends and pecuniary gains from investment of money of the fund may be used by the Maine State Housing Authority to pay for the administrative expenses of the fund and its operation. [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).]

4. Accounts within the fund. The Maine State Housing Authority may divide the fund into separate accounts determined necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of this section. [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).]

5. Revolving fund. The fund shall be a nonlapsing, revolving fund. The Maine State Housing Authority shall continuously apply all money in the fund to carry out this section. [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4875 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4875
30-A §4875. Bonds as legal investments and security
Status: in_force

1. Purpose; application. It is the purpose of this section to authorize any of the persons or entities referred to in subsection 2 to use any funds owned or controlled by them, including, but not limited to, sinking, insurance, investment, retirement, compensation, pension and trust funds, and funds held on deposit, for the purchase of any bonds or obligations described in subsection 2 . This section applies notwithstanding any restrictions on investments contained in other laws. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Qualifications of bonds. The State and all public officers, municipal corporations, political subdivisions and public bodies, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, commercial banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on a banking or insurance business, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, money or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or other obligations issued by a housing authority created by or under this chapter or issued by any public housing authority or agency in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or the Virgin Islands, when those bonds or other obligations are secured by: A. A pledge of annual contributions or other financial assistance to be paid by the Federal Government; 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. An agreement between the Federal Government and the public housing authority in which the Federal Government agrees to lend to the public housing authority, before the bonds or other obligations mature, money in an amount which, together with any other money irrevocably committed to the payment of interest on the bonds or other obligations, will suffice to pay the principal of the bonds or other obligations with interest to maturity, which money under the terms of the agreement is required to be used for that purpose. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Authorized security; negotiability. Bonds and other obligations described in subsection 2 are authorized security for all public deposits and 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).]

4. Duty of reasonable care not abrogated. Nothing in this section may be construed as relieving any person from any duty of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 753 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 753
30-A §753. Budget procedures
Status: in_force

1. Proposed budget. The county commissioners shall submit an itemized estimated budget, as described in sections 701 , 702 and 7503 , in the form of a budget, to the budget committee in a timely fashion no later than 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. The county commissioners must identify in the itemized estimated budget all revenue sources, including balances in reserve accounts and other such funds, used in arriving at their budget estimates. [PL 1993, c. 345, §2 (AMD).]

2. Budget review process. The budget committee shall review the itemized estimated budget prepared by the county commissioners, together with any supplementary material prepared by each county department or provided by any independent board or institution or another governmental agency. The budget committee may use the surplus balance in any reserve account retained by the county after the purposes for which the account was created are accomplished or abandoned to reduce the county tax levy in the same manner as county commissioners are authorized to do under section 921 . The budget committee shall prepare a proposed budget and may increase, decrease or alter the itemized estimated budget if: A. The budget committee records in its minutes an explanation for any suggested change in the itemized estimated budget initially presented by the county commissioners; and [PL 1993, c. 345, §3 (AMD).] B. The total estimated revenues, together with the amount of county tax to be levied, equals the total estimated expenditures in the proposed budget. [PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 345, §3 (AMD).]

3. Public hearing. The budget committee shall hold a public hearing in the county on its proposed budget before the end of the county's fiscal year and before the final adoption of the budget. Notice of the hearing must be given at least 10 days before the hearing in all newspapers of general circulation within the county. Written notice and a copy of the proposed budget must be sent or delivered to the clerk of each municipality in the county in accordance with section 701, subsection 3 . The municipal clerk shall notify the municipal officials of the receipt of the proposed budget. [PL 2023, c. 87, §5 (AMD).]

4. Finality of budget. After the public hearing is completed, the budget committee shall adopt a final budget and transmit that budget to the county commissioners. The county commissioners may not further increase, decrease, alter or revise the budget as adopted by the budget committee, except by unanimous vote of the county commissioners. If the adopted budget is changed by the county commissioners, the budget committee may reject that change by a 2/3 vote of its membership. Those actions are final and are not subject to further action by either the county commissioners or the budget committee. [PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW).]

5. Assessment of taxes. The budget as adopted and changed under subsection 4 is the final authorization for the assessment of county taxes. The approved final budget must be sent to the county commissioners and the county tax authorized is apportioned and collected in accordance with section 706 . [PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW).]

6. Interim budget. Until a budget is finally approved, the county shall operate on an interim budget that may not exceed the previous year's budget. [PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW).]

7. Transfer of funds. The county commissioners may transfer funds as provided in section 922 . [PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6107 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 229 / Section 6107
30-A §6107. Powers and duties of commissioners
Status: in_force

1. Employees; compensation; appropriation. The commissioner or commissioners appointed under section 6106 may employ any experts, counsel and other assistants and incur any other expenses that they consider necessary, subject to the control of the board. The municipality shall: A. Appropriate each year a sum sufficient to cover those expenses and a reasonable compensation, set by the board, for the commissioner or commissioners; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Pay this sum upon requisition of the commissioner or commissioners. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] The commissioner or commissioners have the same right to incur expenses in anticipation of its appropriation as if it were a regular department of the municipality. If no such appropriation is made, the commissioner or commissioners may expend the amount found necessary under this section. That payment is a lawful obligation of the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Supervision of financial affairs. The commissioner or commissioners shall supervise the municipality's financial affairs. No appropriation may be made and no debt incurred, except with the written approval or upon the written recommendation or requisition of the commissioner or commissioners. No department or officer of the municipality may expend any money or incur any liability, except with the written approval of the commissioner or commissioners. The commissioner or commissioners may from time to time authorize in writing any department or officer of the municipality to make expenditures or incur liabilities without the commissioner or commissioners' written approval until further notice. The commissioner or commissioners may make recommendations in writing to any department or officer of the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 739-B — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 739-B
30-A §739-B. Budget procedures
Status: in_force

1. Proposed budget. The county commissioners shall submit itemized finance estimates, as described in sections 701 , 702 and 7503 , in the form of a budget, to the finance committee in a timely fashion, no later than 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW).]

2. Budget review process. The finance committee shall review the itemized estimated budget prepared by the county commissioners, together with any supplementary material prepared by the head of each county department or provided by any independent board or institution or another governmental agency. The finance committee shall prepare a proposed budget and may increase, decrease or alter the estimated budget provided that: A. The finance committee enters into its minutes an explanation for any suggested change in the estimated expenditures and revenues as initially presented by the county commissioners; and [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW).] B. In the proposed budget, the total estimated revenues, together with the amount of county tax to be levied, equals the total estimated expenditures. [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW).]

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

4. Finality of budget. After the public hearing is completed, the finance committee shall adopt a final budget and transmit that budget to the county commissioners. The county commissioners shall not further increase, decrease, alter or revise the budget as adopted by the finance committee, except by unanimous vote of the county commissioners. If the adopted budget is changed by the county commissioners, the finance committee may reject that change by a 2/3 vote of its membership. Those actions shall be final and not subject to further action by either the county commissioners or finance committee. [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW).]

5. Assessment of taxes. The budget as so adopted and changed under subsection 4 is the final authorization for the assessment of county taxes. The approved final budget shall be sent to the county commissioners and the county tax authorized shall be apportioned and collected in accordance with section 706 . The approved final budget for the unorganized territories shall be sent to the State as provided by section 7503 . [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW).]

6. Interim budget. Until a budget is finally approved, the county shall operate on an interim budget which shall not exceed the previous year's budget. [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW).]

7. Transfer of funds. The county commissioners may transfer funds as provided in section 922 . [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2103 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 111 / Section 2103
30-A §2103. Charter commission, membership, procedure
Status: in_force

1. Membership. The charter commission shall consist of several voters in the municipality, elected under paragraph A , and 3 members appointed by the municipal officers under paragraph B . A. Voter members must be elected by one of the following methods: (1) Six voter members are elected in the same manner as the municipal officers, except that they must be elected at-large and without party designations; (2) One voter member is elected from each voting district or ward in the same manner as municipal officers, except that the voter member must be elected without party designation; or (3) Voter members are elected both at-large and by district or ward, as long as the number of voter members is the same as the number of municipal officers on the board or council of that municipality and the voter members are elected in the same manner as the municipal officers, except that they must be elected without party designation. Election of voter members may be held either at the same municipal election as the referendum for the charter commission or at the next scheduled regular or special municipal or state election. The names of the candidates on the ballot must be arranged alphabetically by last name. If the elections are held at the same time, the names of the candidates must appear immediately below the question relating to the charter commission. [PL 2009, c. 52, §1 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 52, §2 (AFF).] B. Appointive members need not be residents of the municipality, but only one may be a municipal officer. The municipal officers shall make the appointments in accordance with municipal custom or bylaws within 30 days after the election approving the establishment of the charter commission. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 2009, c. 52, §1 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 52, §2 (AFF).]

2. Organization. Immediately after receiving notice of the appointment of the members by the municipal officers, the municipal clerk shall notify the appointed and elected members of the charter commission of the date, time and place of the charter commission's organizational meeting. The clerk shall set the date, time and place of the meeting and give at least 7 days' notice of the meeting. The charter commission shall organize by electing from its members a chairman, vice-chairman and a secretary and shall file notice of these elections with the municipal clerk. Vacancies occurring on the commission shall be filled by vote of the commission from the voters of the municipality, except that a vacancy among appointive members shall be promptly filled by the municipal officers. Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed from the commission's account for expenses lawfully incurred by them in the performance of their duties. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Regulations, staff. The charter commission may adopt regulations governing the conduct of its meetings and proceedings and may employ any necessary legal, research, clerical or other employees and consultants within the limits of its 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. Funding. A municipality shall provide its charter commission, free of charge, with suitable office space and with reasonable access to facilities for holding public hearings, may contribute clerical and other assistance to the commission and shall permit it to consult with and obtain advice and information from municipal officers, officials and employees during ordinary working hours. Within 20 days after the members of a charter commission are elected and appointed, the municipal officers shall credit $100 to the charter commission account. A municipality, from time to time, may appropriate additional funds to the charter commission account. These funds may be raised by taxation, borrowed or transferred from surplus. A. In addition to funds made available by a municipality, the charter commission account may receive funds from any other source, public or private, except that no contribution of more than $5 may be accepted from any source other than the municipality, unless the name and address of the person or agency making the contribution and the amount of the contribution are disclosed in writing filed with the clerk. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Prior to its termination, the charter commission shall file with the clerk a complete account of all its receipts and expenditures for public inspection. Any balance remaining in its account shall be credited to the municipality's surplus account. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Hearings, reports, time limits. The following requirements regarding hearings, reports and time limits apply to a charter commission. A. Within 30 days after its organizational meeting, the charter commission shall hold a public meeting to receive information, views, comments and other material relating to its functions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 charter commission shall hold its public hearings within the municipality at the times and places set by the commission. At least 10 days before a hearing, the charter commission shall publish the date, time and place of the hearing in a notice in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality. Hearings may be adjourned from time to time without further published notice. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Within 9 months after its election, the charter commission shall: (1) Prepare a preliminary report including the text of the charter or charter revision which the commission intends to submit to the voters and any explanatory information the commission considers desirable; (2) Have the report printed and circulated throughout the municipality; and (3) Provide sufficient copies of the preliminary report to the municipal clerk to permit its distribution to each voter requesting a 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).] D. Within 12 months after its election, the charter commission shall submit its final report to the municipal officers. This report must include: (1) The full text and an explanation of the proposed new charter or charter revision; (2) Any comments that the commission considers desirable; (3) An indication of the major differences between the current and proposed charters; and (4) A written opinion by an attorney admitted to the bar of this State that the proposed charter or charter revision does not contain any provision prohibited by the United States Constitution, the Constitution of Maine or the general laws. Minority reports if filed may not exceed 1,000 words. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 municipal officers may extend the time limits for the preparation and submission of preliminary and final reports of the charter commission for up to 24 months after the election of the commission if the extension is necessary to: (1) Properly complete the reports; (2) Have them printed or circulated; or (3) Obtain the written opinion of an attorney. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Election. When the final report is filed, the municipal officers shall order the proposed new charter or charter revision to be submitted to the voters at the next regular or special municipal election held at least 35 days after the final report is filed. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. Charter modification summaries. When a proposed charter revision is submitted to the voters in separate questions as charter modifications under section 2105, subsection 1, paragraph A , and the municipal officers, with the advice of an attorney, determine that it is not practical to print the proposed charter modification on the ballot and that a summary would not misrepresent the subject matter of the proposed modification, a summary of the modification may be substituted for the text of the proposed modification in the same manner as a summary is substituted for a proposed amendment under section 2104, subsection 6 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Termination. Except as provided in paragraph A , the charter commission shall continue in existence for 30 days after submitting its final report to the municipal officers for the purpose of winding up its affairs. A. If judicial review is sought under section 2108 , the charter commission shall continue in existence until that review and any appeals are finally completed for the purpose of intervening in those proceedings. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4873 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4873
30-A §4873. Remedies of an obligee
Status: in_force

An obligee of an authority has the right in addition to all other rights which may be conferred on the obligee, subject only to any contractual restrictions binding upon the obligee: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Compel performance. By mandamus, civil action or proceeding to: A. Compel the authority and its commissioners, officers, agents or employees to perform every term, provision and covenant contained in any contract of the authority with or for the benefit of the obligee; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Require the carrying out of any or all the covenants and agreements of the authority and the fulfillment of all duties imposed upon the authority by this chapter; 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).]

2. Enjoin. By civil action or proceeding to: A. Enjoin any unlawful acts or things; 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. Enjoin the violation of any of the rights of the obligee of the authority. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 796 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 796
30-A §796. Final budget estimates; filing
Status: in_force

A copy of the final budget estimates shall be filed, on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor, with the State Auditor, who shall retain them for 3 years. [PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4328 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4328
30-A §4328. Transfer of development rights
Status: in_force

In order to comply with the requirement in section 4326 for each municipality to adopt land use policies and ordinances to discourage incompatible development, a municipality may adopt a transfer of development rights program for the transfer of development rights within its boundaries. Two or more municipalities may adopt a program that provides for the transfer of development rights between the municipalities if the municipalities have entered into an interlocal agreement pursuant to chapter 115 for this purpose. [PL 2001, c. 592, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4358 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4358
30-A §4358. Regulation of manufactured housing
Status: reserved

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Manufactured housing" means a structural unit or units designed for occupancy and constructed in a manufacturing facility and transported, by the use of its own chassis or an independent chassis, to a building site. The term includes any type of building that is constructed at a manufacturing facility and transported to a building site where it is used for housing and may be purchased or sold by a dealer in the interim. For purposes of this section, 2 types of manufactured housing are included. Those 2 types are: (1) Those units constructed after June 15, 1976, commonly called "newer mobile homes," that the manufacturer certifies are constructed in compliance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development standards, meaning structures transportable in one or more sections, that in the traveling mode are 8 body feet or more in width and 40 body feet or more in length or, when erected on site, are 320 or more square feet, and that are built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as dwellings, with or without permanent foundations, when connected to the required utilities including the plumbing, heating, air conditioning or electrical systems contained in the unit. (a) This term also includes any structure that meets all the requirements of this subparagraph except the size requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and complies with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, United States Code, Title 42, Section 5401, et seq.; and (2) Those units commonly called "modular homes" that the manufacturer certifies are constructed in compliance with Title 10, chapter 951 , and rules adopted under that chapter, meaning structures, transportable in one or more sections, that are not constructed on a permanent chassis and are designed to be used as dwellings on foundations when connected to required utilities, including the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning or electrical systems contained in the unit. [PL 2023, c. 117, §1 (AMD).] B. "Mobile home park" means a parcel of land under unified ownership approved by the municipality for the placement of 3 or more manufactured homes. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 506, §1 (AMD).] B-1. "Mobile home park lot" means the area of land on which an individual home is situated within a mobile home park and which is reserved for use by the occupants of that home. A municipality may require a lot to be designated on a mobile home park plan. [PL 1989, c. 506, §2 (NEW).] C. "Mobile home subdivision or development" means a parcel of land approved by the municipal reviewing authority under subchapter IV for the placement of manufactured houses on individually owned lots. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] D. "Permanent foundation" means: (1) For "newer mobile homes," as defined in paragraph A , subparagraph (1), a foundation that conforms to the installation standards established by the Manufactured Housing Board; or (2) For "modular homes," as defined in paragraph A , subparagraph (2), a foundation that conforms to the municipal building code or, in the absence of a municipal building code, a foundation that conforms to the Building Officials and Code Administrators National Code (1990). [PL 1993, c. 487, §1 (RPR).] E. "Pitched, shingled roof" means a roof with a pitch of 2 or more vertical units for every 12 horizontal units of measurement and which is covered with asphalt or fiberglass composition shingles or other materials, but specifically excludes corrugated metal roofing material. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 117, §1 (AMD).]

2. Location of manufactured housing. Municipalities shall allow manufactured housing to be placed or erected on individual house lots where single-family dwellings are allowed, subject to the same requirements as single-family dwellings, except as otherwise provided in this section. A. Municipalities may establish design criteria, including, but not limited to, a pitched, shingled roof; a permanent foundation; and exterior siding that is residential in appearance, as long as: (1) The requirements do not have the effect of circumventing the purposes of this section; and (2) The design requirements are not used to prevent the relocation of any manufactured housing, regardless of its date of manufacture, that is legally sited within the municipality as of August 4, 1988. [PL 2023, c. 552, §1 (AMD).] B. Providing one or more zones or locations where mobile home parks or mobile home subdivisions or developments are allowed does not constitute compliance with this section. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] C. This section does not prohibit municipalities from establishing controls on manufactured housing that are less restrictive than are permitted by this section. [PL 2023, c. 552, §1 (AMD).] D. Municipalities may not prohibit manufactured housing, regardless of its date of manufacture, solely on the basis of a date of manufacture before June 14, 1976, or the failure of a unit to have been manufactured in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, United States Code, Title 42, Chapter 70. Municipalities may apply the design standards permitted by this section to all manufactured housing, regardless of its date of manufacture, and may apply reasonable safety standards to manufactured housing built before June 15, 1976, or not built in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, United States Code, Title 42, Chapter 70. [RR 1993, c. 1, §75 (COR).] E. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, manufactured housing and any modular home that meets construction standards for state-certified manufactured housing adopted pursuant to Title 10, section 9042 must be allowed in all zones where other single-family homes are allowed. [PL 2023, c. 552, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 428, §3 (AMD).]

3. Regulation of mobile home parks. This subsection governs a municipality's regulation of mobile home parks. A. Except as required under Title 38 , or an ordinance adopted pursuant to Title 38 , a municipality shall not require: (1) The size of any mobile home park lot served by a public sewer system to be larger than the smaller of: (a) Six thousand five hundred square feet; or (b) The area of the smallest residential lot permitted in the municipality; (2) The size of any mobile home park lot with on-site subsurface waste water disposal to be larger than 20,000 square feet; or (3) The size of any mobile home park lot served by a central on-site subsurface waste water disposal system approved by the Department of Health and Human Services to be larger than 12,000 square feet, provided that a municipality may require that the overall density of the mobile home park be no more than one home for every 20,000 square feet. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 506, §3 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] B. A municipality shall not require the overall area of a mobile home park to be greater than the combined area of its mobile home park lots plus: (1) The area required for road rights-of-way; (2) The area required for buffer strips, if any; and (3) For mobile home parks served by a public sewer, an additional area for open space, storage or recreation, as those terms are defined by local ordinances applicable to all residential developments. A municipality shall not require this additional area to be greater than 10% of the combined area of the individual lots within a mobile home park; and (4) The area of any setbacks required under Title 38 or an ordinance adopted pursuant to Title 38 . [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 506, §3 (RPR).] C. Except as required under Title 38 or an ordinance adopted pursuant to Title 38 , a municipality shall not require setbacks that have the effect of requiring lots larger than those permitted under paragraph A . [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 506, §3 (RPR).] D. Notwithstanding paragraph C , a municipality may require that mobile homes on lots adjacent to a public road be set back from the public road according to requirements applicable to other residential developments. [RR 1993, c. 1, §76 (COR).] E. A municipality shall not require road frontage on individual lots within a mobile home park that has the effect of requiring a manufactured home on the lot to be placed parallel to an adjacent private or public roadway. [PL 1989, c. 506, §3 (NEW).] F. Except as provided by paragraph G , municipal road standards shall not apply to private roads within a mobile home park unless the developer intends to offer the roads to the municipality for acceptance as town ways. [PL 1989, c. 506, §3 (NEW).] G. A municipality may require by ordinance or rule that privately owned roads within a mobile home park: (1) Be built according to acceptable engineering standards and with a professional engineer's seal as required by the Manufactured Housing Board; (2) Have a right-of-way up to 23 feet in width, 20 feet of which the municipality may require to be paved; and (3) Conform to reasonable safety standards applicable to intersections with public ways adjacent to the mobile home park. [PL 1989, c. 506, §3 (NEW).] H. The Manufactured Housing Board shall develop standards for construction of roads within a mobile home park no later than January 1, 1990. The board shall submit these standards to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over legal affairs matters for that committee's review. [PL 1989, c. 506, §3 (NEW).] I. A municipality may require buffer strips, not to exceed 50 feet, including individual lot setbacks, along any mobile home park boundary which abuts land used for residential use if the per-acre density of homes within the mobile home park is at least 2 times greater than: (1) The density of residential development on immediately adjacent parcels of land; or (2) If the immediately adjacent parcels of land are undeveloped, the maximum net residential density permitted by applicable municipal ordinances or state law. No structures, streets or utilities may be placed in the buffer strip, except that utilities may cross a buffer strip to provide services to a mobile home park. Municipalities may impose reasonable natural screening requirements within the first 25 feet of the buffer strip as measured from the exterior boundaries of the mobile home park if the requirements are no greater than those for other residential developments. [PL 1989, c. 506, §3 (NEW).] J. A municipality shall not require electrical utilities and telephone lines to be located underground within a mobile home park. A municipality shall allow a developer to install utilities anywhere within the mobile home park. [PL 1989, c. 506, §3 (NEW).] K. Except as required under Title 38 , or an ordinance adopted pursuant to Title 38 , a municipality may not enact or enforce land use regulations or ordinances, including, but not limited to, subdivision regulations or ordinances, which limit the number of lots in a mobile home park, which circumvent the intent of this section or which conflict with the provisions of this section. [PL 1989, c. 506, §3 (NEW).] L. Notwithstanding any provision in this subsection, a person developing or expanding a mobile home park has the burden of proving that development will not pollute a public water supply or aquifer or violate any state law relating to land development, subdivision or use. [PL 1989, c. 506, §3 (NEW).] M. A municipality shall permit mobile home parks to expand and to be developed in a number of environmentally suitable locations in the municipality with reasonable consideration being given to permit existing mobile home parks to expand in their existing locations. A municipality may not select a location for a mobile home park development which is not reasonably suitable because of: (1) Prior lot division; (2) Locational setting within the municipality; (3) Natural features; or (4) Other similar factors. This paragraph is effective January 1, 1990. [PL 1989, c. 506, §3 (NEW).] [RR 1993, c. 1, §76 (COR); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

4. Certification of payment of sales tax. No municipality may allow the construction or location of any new manufactured housing within the municipality by any person other than a dealer licensed by the State with a sales tax certificate, without: A. A bill of sale indicating the name, address, dealer registration number and sales tax certificate number of the person who sold or provided the manufactured housing to the buyer locating the housing in the municipality; or [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. If no such bill of sale is presented, evidence of certification of payment of the sales tax in accordance with Title 36, section 1760, subsection 40 , and Title 36, section 1952‑B . [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] In municipalities which require any type of permit for manufactured housing, the permit is deemed to be not approved or valid until payment of the sales tax has been certified. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5681 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5681
30-A §5681. State-municipal revenue sharing
Status: in_force

1. Findings and purpose. The Legislature finds that: A. The principal problem of financing municipal services is the burden on the property tax; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. To stabilize the municipal property tax burden and to aid in financing all municipal services, it is necessary to provide funds from the broad-based taxes of State 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).]

2. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Population" means the population as determined by the latest Federal Decennial Census or the population as determined and certified by the Department of Health and Human Services, whichever is later. For the purposes of this section, the Department of Health and Human Services shall determine the population of each municipality at least once every 2 years. For the purposes of the distributions required by this section, beginning July 1, 2009, "population" means the most current population data available as of the January 1st prior to the fiscal year of distribution. [PL 2007, c. 662, §1 (AMD).] B. "Property tax burden" means the total real and personal property taxes assessed in the municipal fiscal year pertaining to the latest state valuation, except the taxes assessed on captured value within a tax increment financing district, divided by the latest state valuation certified to the Secretary of State. In the case of a municipality that qualifies for an adjustment for sudden and severe disruption of valuation under Title 36, section 208‑A , the amount of money that municipality uses from undesignated fund balances in the municipal fiscal year must be added to the total real and personal property taxes assessed in each fiscal year that municipality qualifies for an adjustment in the determination of the property tax burden. [PL 2023, c. 629, §1 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 629, §3 (AFF).] C. [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §1 (RP); PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).] D. [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §2 (RP); PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).] E. "Disproportionate tax burden" means the total real and personal property taxes assessed in the municipal fiscal year pertaining to the latest state valuation, except the taxes assessed on captured value within a tax increment financing district, divided by the latest state valuation certified to the Secretary of State and reduced by .01. In the case of a municipality that qualifies for an adjustment for sudden and severe disruption of valuation under Title 36, section 208‑A , the amount of money that municipality uses from undesignated fund balances in the municipal fiscal year must be added to the total real and personal property taxes assessed in each fiscal year that municipality qualifies for an adjustment in the determination of the property tax burden. Beginning on July 1, 2013 and each July 1st thereafter, if the total revenue-sharing distribution as calculated by subsection 5 is distributed to the municipalities without transfer or reduction, the reduction factor must be increased by either .0005 or the percentage increase necessary to equal the statewide average property tax rate, whichever increase is smaller, until the fiscal year when the percentage reduction factor reaches the statewide average property tax rate. [PL 2023, c. 629, §2 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 629, §3 (AFF).] F. "Statewide average property tax rate" means the total real and personal property taxes assessed in all municipalities in the municipal fiscal year pertaining to the latest state valuation, except the taxes assessed on captured value within a tax increment financing district, divided by the total latest state valuation certified to the Secretary of State. [PL 2011, c. 656, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 629, §§1, 2 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 629, §3 (AFF).]

3. Revenue-sharing funds. To strengthen the state-municipal fiscal relationship pursuant to the findings and objectives of subsection 1 , there is established the Local Government Fund. To provide additional support for municipalities experiencing a higher-than-average property tax burden, there is established the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund. [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §3 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).]

4. Sharing the Local Government Fund. [PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. U, §3 (RP).]

4-A. Distribution of Local Government Fund. The Treasurer of State shall transfer the balance in the Local Government Fund on the 20th day of each month. Money in the Local Government Fund must be distributed to each municipality in proportion to the product of the population of the municipality multiplied by the property tax burden of the municipality. [PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. U, §4 (NEW).]

4-B. Distribution of Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund. The Treasurer of State shall transfer the balance in the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund on the 20th day of each month. Money in the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund must be distributed to each municipality in proportion to the product of the population of the municipality multiplied by the disproportionate tax burden of the municipality. [PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. U, §4 (NEW).]

5. Transfers to funds. Before January 1, 2025, no later than the 10th day of each month, the State Controller shall transfer to the Local Government Fund 5% of the receipts during the previous month from the taxes imposed under Title 36, Parts 3 and 8 , and Title 36, section 2552 , former subsection 1, paragraphs A to F and L, and credited to the General Fund without any reduction, except that for fiscal years 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 the amount transferred is 2%, for fiscal year 2019‑20 the amount transferred is 3%, for fiscal year 2020‑21 the amount transferred is 3.75% and for fiscal year 2021-22 the amount transferred is 4.5% of the receipts during the previous month from the taxes imposed under Title 36, Parts 3 and 8 , and Title 36, section 2552 , former subsection 1, paragraphs A to F and L, and credited to the General Fund without any reduction, and except that the postage, state cost allocation program and programming costs of administering state-municipal revenue sharing may be paid by the Local Government Fund. Beginning January 1, 2025, no later than the 10th day of each month, the State Controller shall transfer to the Local Government Fund 5% of the receipts during the previous month from the taxes imposed under Title 36, Parts 3 and 8 and Title 36 , former section 2552, subsection 1‑A, and credited to the General Fund without any reduction, except that the postage, state cost allocation program and programming costs of administering state-municipal revenue sharing may be paid by the Local Government Fund. Twenty percent of the amounts transferred to the Local Government Fund each month must be transferred to the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund and distributed pursuant to subsection 4‑B . A. [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §4 (RP); PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).] B. [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §4 (RP); PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).] C. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. XXX, §1 (RP); PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. XXX, §15 (AFF).] D. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. XXX, §1 (RP); PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. XXX, §15 (AFF).] E. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. XXX, §1 (RP); PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. XXX, §15 (AFF).] F. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. XXX, §1 (RP); PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. XXX, §15 (AFF).] G. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. XXX, §1 (RP); PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. XXX, §15 (AFF).] H. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. XXX, §1 (RP); PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. XXX, §15 (AFF).] [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. G, §1 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. G, §48 (AFF).]

5-A. Temporary exception. [PL 1995, c. 665, Pt. E, §1 (NEW); MRSA T. 30-A §5681, sub-§5-A (RP).]

5-B. Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services. [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §5 (RP); PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).]

5-C. Transfers to General Fund. For the months beginning on or after July 1, 2009, $25,383,491 in fiscal year 2009-10, $38,145,323 in fiscal year 2010-11, $40,350,638 in fiscal year 2011-12, $44,267,343 in fiscal year 2012-13, $73,306,246 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $85,949,391 in fiscal year 2014-15 from the total transfers pursuant to subsection 5 must be transferred to General Fund undedicated revenue. The amounts transferred to General Fund undedicated revenue each fiscal year pursuant to this subsection must be deducted from the distributions required by subsections 4‑A and 4‑B based on the percentage share of the transfers to the Local Government Fund pursuant to subsection 5 . The reductions in this subsection must be allocated to each month proportionately based on the budgeted monthly transfers to the Local Government Fund as determined at the beginning of the fiscal year. [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. J, §1 (AMD).]

6. Plantations and unorganized territory. For purposes of state-municipal revenue sharing, plantations and the unorganized territory shall be treated as if they were 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).]

7. Indian territory. For purposes of state-municipal revenue sharing, the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation Indian Territories shall be treated as if they were municipalities. In the absence of a levy of real and personal property taxes in either or both Indian territories, the property tax assessment is computed by multiplying the state valuation for the Indian territory for the period for which revenue sharing is being determined by the most current average equalized property tax rate of all municipalities in the State at that time as determined by the State Tax Assessor. [PL 1989, c. 871, §1 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 871, §22 (AFF).]

8. Posting of revenue sharing projections. For the purpose of assisting municipalities in a timely manner in their budget development process, the Treasurer of State shall post no later than April 15th of each year on the Treasurer of State's website the projected revenue sharing distributions as required by this section according to the most recently issued state revenue forecasts issued by the Revenue Forecasting Committee pursuant to Title 5, chapter 151‑B for the subsequent fiscal year beginning on July 1st. [PL 2023, c. 603, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3964-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3964-A
30-A §3964-A. Regulation of pawnbrokers
Status: in_force

1. Exemption from state license. A pawnbroker licensed by a municipality pursuant to section 3961 is not required to obtain a supervised lender's license pursuant to Title 9‑A, section 2‑301 in order to engage in pawn transactions. [PL 1993, c. 59, §5 (NEW).]

2. Application of law. Pawnbrokers are subject to Title 9‑A, sections 6‑104 , 6‑106 , 6‑202 and 6‑203 . [PL 1993, c. 59, §5 (NEW).]

3. Model forms. The Superintendent of Consumer Credit Protection may issue model disclosure forms and clauses to facilitate compliance with the disclosure and computational requirements of this subchapter, pursuant to the truth-in-lending provisions of the Maine Consumer Credit Code, Title 9‑A, Article 8‑A . [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).]

4. Privacy of consumer financial information. A pawnbroker shall comply with the provisions of the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, 15 United States Code, Section 6801 et seq. (1999) and the applicable implementing federal Privacy of Consumer Information regulations, as adopted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 40 (2001); the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 216 (2001); the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 332 (2001); the Office of Thrift Supervision, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 573 (2001); the National Credit Union Administration, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 716 (2001); the Federal Trade Commission, 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 313 (2001); or the Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 248 (2001), if the pawnbroker is a financial institution as defined in those regulations. This subsection is not intended to permit the release of health care information except as permitted by Title 22, section 1711‑C or Title 24‑A, chapter 24 . [PL 2001, c. 262, Pt. E, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 900-K — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 900-K
30-A §900-K. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2005, c. 124, §1 (NEW).]

1. Budget committee. "Budget committee" means the Penobscot County Budget Committee. [PL 2005, c. 124, §1 (NEW).]

2. Municipal official. "Municipal official" means any elected member of a municipal government in Penobscot County. [PL 2005, c. 124, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6019 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6019
30-A §6019. Agreements with financial institutions
Status: in_force

1. Agreements. The bank may enter into any agreements or contracts with any commercial banks, trust companies, banking or other financial institutions within or outside the State that are necessary, desirable or convenient in the opinion of the bank for the following purposes: A. To provide services to the bank in connection with the care, custody or safekeeping of municipal securities or other investments held or owned by the bank; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. To provide services to the bank in connection with the payment or collection of amounts due and payable as to principal or interest; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 provide services to the bank in connection with the delivery to the bank of municipal securities or other investments purchased by it or sold by it; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. To pay the cost of services provided under this section. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Requiring security. The bank may, in connection with any of the services provided by commercial banks, trust companies or banking or other financial institutions, as to the custody and safekeeping of any of its municipal securities or investments, require security in the way of collateral bonds, surety agreements or security agreements in the form and amount that, in the opinion of the bank, is necessary or desirable for the purpose of the bank. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3536 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 164 / Section 3536
30-A §3536. Powers of directors
Status: in_force

The directors of a district may exercise all powers necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6006-B — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6006-B
30-A §6006-B. Safe drinking water revolving loan fund
Status: in_force

1. Establishment; administration. A safe drinking water revolving loan fund is established as provided in this section. A. There is established in the custody of the bank a special fund to be known as the safe drinking water revolving loan fund to provide financial assistance under subsection 2 for the acquisition, design, planning, construction, enlargement, repair, protection or improvement of drinking water supplies or treatment facilities including any of those actions required under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1996, 42 United States Code, Sections 300f to 300j-9, supplement 1997, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1996. [PL 1997, c. 705, §15 (AMD).] B. The bank shall administer the fund. The fund must be invested in the same manner as permitted for investment of funds belonging to the State or held in the State Treasury. The fund must be established and held separate from any other funds or money of the State or the bank and used and administered exclusively for the purpose of this section and section 5953‑B . The fund consists of the following: (1) Sums that are appropriated by the Legislature or transferred to the fund from time to time by the Treasurer of State; (2) Principal and interest received from the repayment of loans made from the fund; (3) Capitalization grants and awards made to the State or an instrumentality of the State by the Federal Government for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established. These amounts must be paid directly into the fund without need for appropriation by the State; (4) Interest earned from the investment of fund balances; (5) Private gifts, bequests and donations made to the State for any of the purposes for which the fund is established; (7) The proceeds of notes or bonds issued by the bank for the purpose of deposit in the fund; and (8) Other funds from any public or private source received for use for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established. [PL 2023, c. 608, §4 (AMD).] C. For the purposes of this section, the term "public water system" is the same as defined in Title 22, section 2601, subsection 8 and "community water system" and "noncommunity water system" are the same as defined in Title 22, section 2660‑B . [PL 1997, c. 705, §16 (RPR).] [PL 2023, c. 608, §4 (AMD).]

2. Uses. The revolving loan fund may be used for one or more of the following purposes: A. To make loans to public water systems under this section and section 5953‑B ; [PL 1997, c. 705, §17 (AMD).] B. To make loans to a municipality, an intermunicipal or interstate agency or other eligible participant as specified in the federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1996 to buy or refinance bonds or notes issued after July 1, 1993 for the purpose of financing the construction of any capital improvement or management program described in section 5953‑B, subsection 1 and certified under section 5953‑B, subsection 3 ; [PL 1997, c. 705, §17 (AMD).] C. To guarantee or insure, directly or indirectly, the payment of notes or bonds issued or to be issued by a public water system for the purpose of financing the construction of any capital improvement described in section 5953‑B, subsection 1 and certified under section 5953‑B, subsection 3 ; [PL 1997, c. 705, §17 (AMD).] D. To guarantee or insure, directly or indirectly, funds established by public water systems for the purpose of financing construction of any capital improvement described in section 5953‑B, subsection 1 and certified under section 5953‑B, subsection 3 ; [PL 1997, c. 705, §17 (AMD).] E. To invest available fund balances and to credit the net interest income on those balances to the revolving loan fund; [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] F. To invest as a source of revenue or security for the payment of principal and interest on general or special obligations of the bank if the proceeds of the sale of the obligations have been deposited in the fund or loaned to eligible participants in the programs financed with the fund, or as a source of revenue to subsidize municipal loan payment obligations; [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] G. To pay the costs of the bank and the Department of Human Services associated with the administration of the revolving loan fund and projects financed by it, as long as such costs are paid from a separate, dedicated and identifiable administrative account into which not more than 4% or such greater amount as may be permitted under federal law as part of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1996 of each capitalization grant allotment provided by the Federal Government, and other amounts, must be deposited; [PL 1997, c. 705, §17 (AMD).] H. To pay the costs required, authorized or funded under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1996, regarding the treatment of drinking water or other federal law or program that provides money for deposit to the fund for the purposes of this section; and [PL 1997, c. 705, §17 (AMD).] I. To provide training and technical assistance to public water systems serving a population of 10,000 or fewer through the statewide rural water association. The statewide rural water association may use an amount equal to 1% of the federal capitalization grant. Training and technical assistance must be consistent with the annual Department of Health and Human Services public water system supervision, or "PWSS," work plan. [PL 1995, c. 665, Pt. II, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 665, Pt. II, §3 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] [PL 1997, c. 705, §17 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

3. Establishment of accounts. The bank may establish accounts and subaccounts within the fund as it determines desirable to effectuate the purposes of this section, including, but not limited to, accounts to segregate a portion or portions of the fund as security for bonds issued by the bank for deposit in the fund and to be invested for the benefit of specified projects receiving financial assistance from the fund. [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).]

4. Priorities for financial assistance. At least annually, the Department of Health and Human Services shall prepare and certify to the bank a project priority list of those community and nonprofit noncommunity public water system projects eligible for financing or assistance under this section. The factors to be considered in developing the priority list must include, but are not limited to: A. Projects that address serious risk to human health; [PL 1997, c. 705, §18 (NEW).] B. Projects necessary to ensure compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1996; [PL 1997, c. 705, §18 (NEW).] C. Projects to assist public water systems in need on a per household basis according to the State's affordability criteria; and [PL 1997, c. 705, §18 (NEW).] D. Projects that meet factors used in developing the priority list and that are prepared to proceed to construction. [PL 1997, c. 705, §18 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 705, §18 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

5. Eligibility for financial assistance. Financial assistance for a project may not be granted under this section until the Department of Health and Human Services has certified to the bank that the project is eligible for immediate financing under this section and is on the priority list under subsection 4 . [PL 1997, c. 705, §18 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4994-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4994-A
30-A §4994-A. Rental assistance program for homeless students
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Elementary school" has the same meaning as in Title 20‑A, section 1, subsection 10 . [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. KKKK, §1 (NEW).] B. "Homeless student" has the same meaning as in Title 20‑A, section 1, subsection 13‑A . [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. KKKK, §1 (NEW).] C. "Secondary school" has the same meaning as in Title 20‑A, section 1, subsection 32 . [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. KKKK, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. KKKK, §1 (NEW).]

2. Program established. The Maine State Housing Authority shall establish a rental assistance program for homeless students in elementary school and secondary school. The authority shall adopt rules to implement this program. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 461, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3202 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 155 / Section 3202
30-A §3202. National forest funds; use for schools and roads
Status: in_force

All sums received by the State from the Federal Government on account of the national forests in the State established under the "Weeks Act," Public Law 61-435, and amendments to that Act, shall be distributed as follows. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Apportionment and payment. The Treasurer of State shall first apportion these funds among the municipalities and unorganized places in which the national forest is located, in proportion to the area of the national forest in each, as determined by the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Treasurer of State shall pay the apportioned sums, within 60 days of receipt of the funds, to the treasurers of the appropriate 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).]

2. Expenditure by municipalities. All sums apportioned and paid to municipalities under subsection 1 must be expended for the benefit of the public schools and public roads of the municipality, in addition to the sums required by law to be raised for those purposes, in the manner determined by appropriations made by the municipal legislative body. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Expenditures by counties. All sums apportioned paid to unorganized places under subsection 1 must be expended for the benefit of public schools and public roads in the counties in which those places are located, in the manner determined by the Governor. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 1658-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1658-A
30-A §1658-A. Regional county facilities
Status: in_force

The county commissioners of 2 or more counties jointly may plan, finance, construct and operate regional correctional facilities. County commissions that jointly act pursuant to this section shall adhere to the provisions of chapter 115 to the extent those provisions are applicable. [PL 2001, c. 489, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1503 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1503
30-A §1503. Offices of jailer and sheriff vacant; appointment by county commissioners
Status: in_force

If the office of jailer becomes vacant while the office of sheriff is vacant, the county commissioners may appoint a jailer, who shall give bond as a sheriff is required to do and continue in office, if the appointment is confirmed at the commissioners' next meeting, during the vacancy in the office of sheriff or until a new jailer is appointed. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6010 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6010
30-A §6010. Purchase of bonds and notes of bank
Status: in_force

The bank may purchase bonds or notes of the bank out of any funds or money of the bank available for that purpose. The bank may hold, cancel or resell these bonds or notes subject to and in accordance with agreements with holders of its bonds or notes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 5824 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5824
30-A §5824. Witnesses and records
Status: in_force

The State Auditor may subpoena witnesses and records and may examine witnesses under oath in all matters arising under sections 5821 to 5823 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3778 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3778
30-A §3778. Violation; penalties
Status: in_force

1. Violation. A person may not violate this subchapter. [PL 2011, c. 545, §10 (NEW).]

2. Penalties. In addition to any other penalties provided by law, the following penalties apply to violations of this subchapter: A. A person who violates this subchapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of $1,000 must be adjudged; [PL 2011, c. 545, §10 (NEW).] B. A person who violates this subchapter after having previously been adjudicated of violating this subchapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of $3,000 must be adjudged; and [PL 2011, c. 545, §10 (NEW).] C. A person who violates this subchapter after having previously been adjudicated of violating this subchapter more than once commits a civil violation for which a fine of $4,500 must be adjudged and is prohibited from acting as a scrap metal processor for 6 months. [PL 2011, c. 545, §10 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 545, §10 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 381 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 381
30-A §381. Deputies; appointments and removal
Status: in_force

The sheriff may appoint, subject to the requirements of section 501 , full-time or part-time deputies, whose special duties are to enforce the criminal laws in 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).]

1. Qualifications for appointment. To be eligible for appointment, a deputy must have: A. Actual experience in law enforcement 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).] B. Training in criminal justice or law enforcement from an accredited college or university or from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy; 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. Knowledge of the duties, activities and responsibilities of a deputy gained from other experience or training. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Training at Maine Criminal Justice Academy required. Appointed deputies are subject to the training requirements of Title 25, sections 2804‑B to 2804‑F . [PL 1991, c. 824, Pt. A, §61 (AMD).]

3. Tenure of office. Deputies must be originally appointed for a probationary period consistent with the provisions of section 2701 governing municipal employment and thereafter may be appointed or reappointed for a term of 3 years. A. The failure of a sheriff to reappoint a deputy, except for appointment at the end of the probationary period, is subject to the procedures and standards for dismissal of an applicable collective bargaining agreement. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 2001, c. 349, §4 (AMD).]

4. Sheriff to furnish names. From time to time, each sheriff shall furnish to the county commissioners of that county the names of the deputies appointed, with the residence and post office address of each. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Residence. A full-time deputy may reside outside the county during the term of appointment only with the permission of the sheriff and county commissioners. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Exceptions for civil deputies. The provisions of subsections 1 to 5 do not apply to civil deputies. The sheriff may designate one or more persons to serve as civil deputies to enforce civil laws and serve civil process in accordance with the state rules of court. A civil deputy holds no other law enforcement powers. A civil deputy is compensated under section 386, subsection 4 . The sheriff may adopt rules, procedures and requirements related to the qualifications and training of a civil deputy and the service of civil process. [PL 2017, c. 332, §5 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5726 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5726
30-A §5726. Development
Status: in_force

A municipality may raise or appropriate money 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. Board of trade. Support and guarantee obligations of a chamber of commerce or board of trade or a local development corporation, or a chamber of commerce and a local development corporation, or a board of trade and a local development corporation; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Advertising. Advertise its resources and attractions or those 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).]

3. Real estate. Purchase real estate and personal property from the Federal Government for municipal purposes; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Athletic facilities and recreation. Provide real estate and personal property for recreational purposes and supporting a recreational program or for building, maintaining and operating an athletic facility; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Fish. Propagate and protect fish in public waters located wholly or partially within its boundaries. A. The money appropriated shall be spent by the municipal officers or a person appointed by them; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The person authorized to spend the money shall submit a written report of the expenditure to the municipal legislative body within one year of the date of appropriation; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Historical society. Assist a local historical society; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. History. Write and publish its history; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Conventions. Assist conventions; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Lands. Provide for and acquire open areas, including marshlands, swamps or wetlands; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Mass bus transportation. Aid private companies or public agencies furnishing mass bus transportation services within 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).]

11. Relocation assistance. Provide funds for relocation assistance services and payments to individuals, families and businesses displaced as a result of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose; [PL 2001, c. 78, §1 (AMD).]

12. District Court. Construct, equip and furnish a district courthouse within the municipality. The municipality may negotiate a lease with the Chief Judge of the District Court for the use of such a courthouse; [PL 2001, c. 78, §1 (AMD).]

13. Elderly housing. Provide municipally owned rental housing for the elderly; [PL 2013, c. 206, §1 (AMD).]

14. Affordable housing. Facilitate affordable housing; and [PL 2013, c. 206, §2 (AMD).]

15. Job creation and retention. Establish revolving loan fund programs to assist in job creation and retention for local for-profit and nonprofit enterprises if approved by a municipal referendum election pursuant to sections 2528 , 2529 and 2532 , even if the municipality or plantation has not accepted the provisions of section 2528 . [PL 2013, c. 206, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 932 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 932
30-A §932. Anticipatory borrowing
Status: in_force

1. Taxes. The county commissioners of all counties may borrow in anticipation of taxes. If the county budget has not yet been approved, the county commissioners of each county may borrow an amount not exceeding 80% of the previous year's budget, except as otherwise provided. [PL 2005, c. 79, §4 (AMD).]

2. Sale of notes or securities. The county officers authorized to issue notes and securities may borrow money in anticipation of their sale by issuing temporary notes and renewal notes, the total face amount of which does not exceed at any one time outstanding the authorized amount of the notes and securities. The period of this anticipatory borrowing may not exceed one year and the time within which the securities are to become due may not be extended by such anticipatory borrowing beyond the time fixed in the vote authorizing their issue or, if no term is specified there, beyond the term permitted by law. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Change of fiscal year. [PL 2015, c. 335, §15 (RP).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5354 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 211 / Section 5354
30-A §5354. Public hearing
Status: in_force

Before approving any development plan under section 5353 , the municipal legislative body or the municipality's urban renewal authority shall hold a public hearing on the development plan. This public hearing must be held not less than 7 nor more than 14 days after notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing has been published in a newspaper having general circulation 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).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4172 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4172
30-A §4172. Inspections
Status: in_force

The electrical inspectors shall examine and issue certificates of acceptance of electrical installations at the request or complaint of any owner, lessee, tenant or municipal officer. An electrical inspector may enter any building with the permission of any person having control of that building or may apply to a court for process to do so. If an electrical inspector finds any hazardous electrical installation, the inspector shall order the person having charge of that installation to have it corrected immediately. If that person refuses or neglects to do so, the inspector may apply to an appropriate court for injunctive relief. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 726 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 726
30-A §726. Budget amendments
Status: in_force

The approved budget governs the expenditures of the county during the fiscal year. No expenses may be incurred in excess of those shown in the approved budget, but the county commissioners may transfer funds as provided in section 922 , and the budget may be from time to time revised by the preparation and submission of a proposed amended budget by the county commissioners to the budget committee. The budget committee shall within 15 calendar days approve, disapprove or amend this revised budget. A report of approval of a revised budget must be transmitted to the State Auditor within 15 days of the approval. [PL 1999, c. 253, §9 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3409 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3409
30-A §3409. Consent for highway opening
Status: in_force

Whoever digs up the ground in a highway or street to lay or repair any drain or common sewer without the written consent of the municipal officers commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $100 may be adjudged for each offense. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1857 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1857
30-A §1857. Withdrawal of counties
Status: in_force

Lincoln County or Sagadahoc County may withdraw from the jail authority at any time prior to the commitment by the jail authority, or either county on behalf of the jail authority, to issue any instrument of indebtedness, including, but not limited to, bonds and notes. The date upon which the jail authority or either county is committed to issue the debt is established by a majority vote of the board of directors at least 90 days in advance of that date. At the time of withdrawal, the withdrawing county remains liable for its proportionate share of jail authority debts and withdrawal expenses incurred prior to the date of withdrawal and shall make provisions satisfactory to the board of directors and the commissioners to pay its share of the debt outstanding at the time of withdrawal. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

If a county withdraws from the jail authority or if the jail authority is dissolved, all of the responsibilities granted to the jail administrator are assumed by the sheriffs of the respective counties. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

After issuance of instruments of indebtedness with a maturity of one year or more, neither Lincoln County nor Sagadahoc County may withdraw from the jail authority while the indebtedness remains outstanding without the approval of 2/3 of the board of directors and a majority vote of the commissioners from each county. A withdrawing county shall make provisions satisfactory to 2/3 of the board of directors and a majority of the commissioners from each county to pay its share of debt outstanding at the time of withdrawal. Those provisions must include the pledge of the full faith and credit of the withdrawing county after consent of each county, if full faith and credit has not already been pledged under section 1954 or 1955 . Withdrawal must be permissible in existing debt instruments. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

In considering the request of a county to withdraw, the board of directors and the commissioners shall consider the effect of the proposed withdrawal on the ability of the jail authority to continue operating the multicounty jail in a manner and at a cost to the remaining county that is reasonable. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

If the withdrawal causes the costs of the other county to increase as a condition of withdrawal the withdrawing county may be required by the board of directors and the commissioners either to secure an alternate and equivalent source of prisoners for the reasonable life of the jail facility or to execute an agreement to make payments to the jail authority following withdrawal that maintains the costs of the other county to remain constant when adjusted annually for the effect of all other factors on the costs until an alternate and equivalent source of prisoners is secured or results from the nonwithdrawing county's population. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

Subject to any required approval by the board of directors and the commissioners of each county, withdrawal by a county may be accomplished by a vote of the commissioners. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 791 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 791
30-A §791. Budget; appropriations; approval
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding sections 2 , 701 and 702 , in Lincoln County the county commissioners may appropriate money, according to a budget, which must be approved by a majority of the county commissioners. [PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5822 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5822
30-A §5822. Investigation of accounting and auditing system
Status: in_force

The State Auditor may inquire into the accounting and auditing system of any municipality or any quasi-municipal corporation not under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission. The officers of that municipality or quasi-municipal corporation shall furnish information pertaining to the system in the form prescribed by the State Auditor. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 875 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 875
30-A §875. Filing of final budget
Status: in_force

A copy of the final budget must be filed with the State Auditor on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor. The State Auditor shall retain the forms for 3 years. [PL 1991, c. 495 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2608 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2608
30-A §2608. Public comment at public meetings of municipal officers
Status: in_force

A reasonable opportunity for public comment must be provided on matters addressed by the municipal governing body at any regularly scheduled public meeting of the municipal officers. This section does not apply to a subcommittee meeting of a municipal governing body. This section does not preempt or restrict the municipal governing body from adopting and enforcing reasonable standards governing public comment, including time limits and conduct standards. [PL 2025, c. 409, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2633 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2633
30-A §2633. Term, compensation, removal, suspension
Status: in_force

1. Term. The town manager shall hold office for an indefinite term unless otherwise specified by contract. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Compensation. The select board shall determine the compensation of the town manager. [PL 2021, c. 275, §38 (AMD).]

3. Removal, suspension. The select board may remove or suspend the town manager for cause in accordance with the following procedures. A. The select board shall file a written preliminary resolution with the town clerk stating the specific reasons for the proposed removal. A copy of that resolution must be delivered to the manager within 10 days of filing. [PL 2021, c. 275, §39 (AMD).] B. Within 20 days of receiving the resolution, the manager may reply in writing and request a public hearing. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Upon request for a public hearing, the select board shall hold one at least 10 days but not more than 30 days after the request is filed. [PL 2021, c. 275, §39 (AMD).] D. After the public hearing or at the expiration of the time permitted the manager to request the public hearing, if no such request is made, the select board may adopt or reject the resolution of removal. [PL 2021, c. 275, §39 (AMD).] E. The select board may suspend the manager from duty in the preliminary resolution, but the manager's salary may not be affected until the final resolution of removal has been adopted. [PL 2021, c. 275, §39 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 275, §39 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3272 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 157 / Section 3272
30-A §3272. Purpose; activities
Status: in_force

1. Purposes. The purposes of the municipal energy commission may include the following: A. To study and recommend energy policies to the municipal officers, body or board and to the planning board, 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).] B. To reduce energy consumption in the municipality by encouraging energy conservation and better energy management; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 promote efforts to increase community energy self-sufficiency through the development of safe, efficient and renewable energy resources; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 provide leadership and direction for local energy conservation education; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 work with other public and private organizations to secure funding and other resources for local energy projects and 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).] F. To coordinate their efforts with those of other local, regional and state organizations; 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).] G. To serve other purposes related to energy as specified by 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).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Activities. The commission may undertake the following activities. A. The commission may seek technical assistance from the Department of Economic and Community Development. That department shall notify local energy commissions, in writing, of plans and projects that may affect those commissions, if the commission so requests. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. DD, §34 (AMD).] B. In conjunction with the planning board, if any, the commission may promote and conduct research, in furtherance of its purposes, in the following areas: (1) Public transportation; (2) Van pools and car pools; (3) Recycling; (4) Solar power; (5) Cogeneration; (6) Hydro-electric power; (7) Energy audits; (8) Energy conservation; and (9) Other activities that will make the municipality more energy self-sufficient through the use of renewable energy resources. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. DD, §34 (AMD).]

3. Notice of formation; records, annual report. The commission shall notify the Department of Economic and Community Development of its formation. The commission shall keep records of its meetings and activities and shall make an annual report to the municipality. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. DD, §35 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1851 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1851
30-A §1851. Formation
Status: in_force

The formation of the multicounty jail authority must be in accordance with this subchapter. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

1. Commissioners; meeting. The commissioners shall meet to consider all available information regarding the jail authority. Notwithstanding section 122 , the commissioners shall consider a site or sites for the multicounty jail. The site or sites are not required to be in the county seat of either county. If the commissioners vote to proceed with the formation of the jail authority, which vote requires a majority vote of the commissioners of each county, they shall hold public hearings pursuant to the provisions of subsection 2 . [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

2. Public hearing. A public hearing must be held in Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County. The notice of public hearing must contain the name of the proposed authority; the territory of the proposed authority, which must be within the borders of Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County; the locations identified as potential sites for the multicounty jail; and any other information the commissioners determine relevant. The public hearing must be held at a convenient place within the counties. Notice of the public hearing must be given to the municipal officers of each municipality within Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County and must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in each county 14 days prior to the date of the public hearing. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

3. Organizational meeting. If after the public hearings the commissioners desire to form a jail authority, they shall call an organizational meeting. Notice of the meeting must be published and the meeting held in the same manner as provided in subsection 2 . A majority of the commissioners from each county shall attend the organizational meeting, and the vote to form a multicounty jail authority requires a majority vote of the commissioners of each county. At the organizational meeting, the commissioners shall discuss the terms of an operating and governance agreement among the participating counties. The operating and governance agreement determines: A. The number and qualifications of the directors; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] B. The terms of the directors, including provisions for initial terms and ongoing terms; and [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] C. Provisions similar to paragraphs A and B regarding an advisory committee. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] The commissioners shall also agree upon contracts between the authority and the counties regarding cost-sharing and the placement of prisoners. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

4. Establishment. The Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail Authority is established as a public body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the counties, and the exercise by the authority of the powers conferred by this chapter must be deemed and held to be the performance of essential governmental functions. [PL 2005, c. 47, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 47, §3 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3960 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3960
30-A §3960. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 59, §1 (NEW).]

1. Pawn transaction. "Pawn transaction" means the lending of money on the security of pledged tangible personal property that is delivered to a pawnbroker and held by the pawnbroker. The term also includes the purchase of tangible personal property on the condition that it may be repurchased by the seller for a fixed price within a fixed period of time. [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. E, §1 (AMD).]

2. Pawnbroker. "Pawnbroker" means a person who engages in pawn transactions. [PL 1993, c. 59, §1 (NEW).]

3. Tangible personal property. "Tangible personal property" includes motor vehicles, but does not include documents evidencing title to motor vehicles. The term also does not include checks, drafts or similar instruments or real estate. [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. E, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2602 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2602
30-A §2602. Vacancy in municipal office
Status: in_force

1. When vacancy exists. A vacancy in a municipal office may occur by the following means: A. Nonacceptance; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Resignation; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Death; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Removal from 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).] E. Permanent disability or incompetency; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Failure to qualify for the office within 10 days after written demand by the municipal officers; [PL 2011, c. 324, §2 (AMD).] G. Failure of the municipality to elect a person to office; or [PL 2011, c. 324, §3 (AMD).] H. Recall pursuant to section 2505 . [PL 2011, c. 324, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 324, §§2-4 (AMD).]

2. Vacancy in office other than member of select board or school committee. When there is a vacancy in a town office other than a vacancy on the select board or school committee, the select board may appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. [PL 2021, c. 275, §34 (AMD).]

3. Vacancy in office of member of select board. When there is a vacancy on the select board, the select board may call a town meeting to elect a qualified person to fill the vacancy. [PL 2021, c. 275, §35 (AMD).]

4. Vacancy in school committee. A vacancy in a municipality's school committee shall be filled as provided in Title 20‑A, section 2305, subsection 4 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Person appointed qualifies. The person appointed to fill a vacant office must qualify in the same manner as one chosen in the regular course of municipal activity. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Home rule authority. Under its home rule authority, a municipality may apply different provisions governing the existence of vacancies in municipal offices and the method of filling those vacancies as follows: A. Any change in the provisions of this section relating to a school committee must be accomplished by charter; and [PL 1993, c. 369, §1 (AMD).] B. Any change in the provisions of this section relating to any other municipal office may be accomplished by charter or ordinance. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 1993, c. 369, §1 (AMD).]

7. Authority to act. Words in any statute, charter or ordinance giving authority to 3 or more persons authorize a majority to act when the statute, charter or ordinance does not otherwise specify. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a vacancy on an elected or appointed municipal or quasi-municipal body does not in itself impair the authority of the remaining members to act unless a statute, charter or ordinance expressly prohibits the municipal or quasi-municipal body from acting during the period of any vacancy and does not in itself affect the validity of any action no matter when taken. [PL 2007, c. 396, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 396, §4 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5771 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5771
30-A §5771. Revenue anticipation notes; fiscal year
Status: in_force

A municipality by vote of its municipal officers may in any municipal year borrow money temporarily and issue notes in anticipation of taxes, and state and federal revenue-sharing money. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Amount. The amount borrowed in anticipation of taxes shall not exceed the total tax levy of the preceding municipal year or of the 2 preceding municipal years if together they do not extend beyond a period of 18 months. The amount borrowed in anticipation of state or federal revenue sharing shall not exceed the amount of revenue-sharing entitlements projected by the paying units of government for the current period of entitlement. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. When paid. The tax anticipation notes must be paid within one month after the end of the municipal year in which they were made, except during a transition to a new municipal year the notes must be paid within 18 months of the first day of the municipal year in which they were made. The notes issued in anticipation of taxes must be paid out of money raised by taxation. The notes issued in anticipation of revenue-sharing money must be paid out of money received as a result of revenue sharing. [PL 1991, c. 121, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3423 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3423
30-A §3423. Connection without permit
Status: in_force

If any person connects a private drain with a public drain or enters it by a side drain without a permit, the municipal officers may immediately destroy the connection. That person commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $200 may be adjudged, to be paid to the municipality 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. § 1581 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1581
30-A §1581. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).]

1. Corrections officer. "Corrections officer" means a person who is responsible for the custody or direct supervision of a person confined in a jail, prison or state correctional facility pursuant to an order of a court or as a result of an arrest and who possesses a current and valid certificate issued by the Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy pursuant to Title 25, section 2803‑A . [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).]

2. Labor. "Labor" means the period of time before a birth during which contractions are of sufficient frequency, intensity and duration to bring about effacement and progressive dilation of the cervix. [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).]

3. Postpartum recovery. "Postpartum recovery" means, as determined by a woman's physician, the period immediately following delivery, including the entire period the woman is in the hospital or infirmary after giving birth. [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).]

4. Restraints. "Restraints" means any physical restraint or mechanical device used to control the movement of a prisoner's or juvenile's body or limbs, including, but not limited to, disposable or soft restraints, handcuffs, a security restraint system that combines handcuffs with a rigid component, leg irons, belly chains, a security or tether chain and a convex shield. [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6003 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6003
30-A §6003. Bonds and notes of the bank
Status: in_force

1. Bonds authorized. The bank may issue its bonds from time to time in any principal amounts that it considers necessary to provide funds for any of the purposes authorized by this chapter, including: A. The making of loans; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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-1. The making of deposits to the revolving loan fund; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§23, 31 (NEW).] B. The payment, funding or refunding of the principal of, or interest or redemption premiums on, any bonds issued by the bank, whether the bonds or interest to be funded or refunded have or have not become due or subject to redemption before maturity in accordance with their terms; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 establishment or increase of reserves to secure or to pay bonds or interest on the bonds; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. All other costs or expenses of the bank incident to and necessary or convenient to carry out its corporate purposes and powers. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. 48, §§23, 31 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Bonds as general obligation bonds; additional security. Except as expressly provided otherwise in this chapter or by the bank, every issue of bonds shall be general obligations of the bank payable out of any revenues or funds of the bank, subject only to any agreements with the holders of particular bonds pledging any particular revenues or funds. Bonds that are not general obligations of the bank shall be special obligations of the bank payable solely from any revenues or funds of the bank pledged for that purpose and subject only to any agreements with the holders of particular notes and bonds pledging any particular revenues or funds. Any bonds may be additionally secured by a pledge of any grants, subsidies, contributions, funds or money from the Federal Government, the State, any governmental unit, any person or a pledge of any income or revenues, funds or money of the bank from any source. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 48, §§22, 31 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Bank notes authorized. The bank may issue its notes for any corporate purpose of the bank from time to time, in any principal amounts that it considers necessary and renew or pay and retire or refund the notes from the proceeds of bonds or of other notes, or from any other funds or money of the bank available or to be made available for that purpose in accordance with any contract between the bank and the noteholders, not otherwise pledged. A. The notes shall be issued in the same manner as bonds. The notes and the resolution or resolutions authorizing the notes may contain any provisions, conditions or limitations which the bonds or a bond resolution of the bank may contain. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Unless provided otherwise in any contract between the bank and the noteholders, and unless the notes have been otherwise paid, funded or refunded, the proceeds of any bonds of the bank issued, among other things, to fund such outstanding notes, shall be held, used and applied by the bank to the payment and retirement of the principal of these notes and the interest due and payable on the notes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 bank may make contracts for the future sale from time to time of the notes, under which the purchaser is committed to purchase the notes from time to time on terms and conditions stated in the contracts. The bank may pay any consideration that it determines proper for these commitments. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Bonds and notes made negotiable instruments. Whether or not the bonds or notes of the bank are of such form and character as to be negotiable instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code, article 8 , the bonds and notes shall be and are made negotiable instruments within the meaning of and for all the purposes of the Uniform Commercial Code, subject only to the provisions of the bonds and notes for registration. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. General characteristics. Bonds or notes of the bank shall be authorized by resolution of the bank and may be issued in one or more series. The resolution or resolutions may provide: A. The date or dates the bonds or notes will bear; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 time or times the bonds or notes will mature; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 rate or rates of interest per year the bonds or notes will bear; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 or notes; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 or notes, either 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 or notes; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 or notes; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 or notes; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 sources, medium and place or places, within or outside the State, of payment; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] J. The terms of redemption of the bonds or notes, 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).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Manner of sale. Bonds or notes of the bank may be sold at public or private sale at the time or times and at the price or prices determined by the bank. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. No further conditions required. Bonds or notes of the bank may be issued under this chapter without obtaining the consent of any department, division, commission, board, bureau or agency of the State, and without any other proceeding or the happening of any other conditions or things than those proceedings, conditions or things which are specifically required by this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

8. Payment of notes. The bank may from time to time issue its notes as provided under this chapter and pay and retire or fund or refund those notes from proceeds of bonds or of other notes, or from any other funds or money of the bank available or to be made available for those purposes in accordance with any contract between the bank and the noteholders. Unless provided otherwise in any contract between the bank and the holders of notes, and unless the notes have been otherwise paid, funded or refunded, the proceeds of any bonds of the bank issued among other things, to fund those outstanding notes, shall be held, used and applied by the bank to the payments and retirement of the principal of the notes and the interest due and payable on the notes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Taxation of interest. The bank may covenant and consent, at or before the issuance of its bonds or notes, to the inclusion of interest on any of its bonds or notes, under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or any subsequent corresponding internal revenue law of the United States, in the gross income of the holders of any such bonds or notes to the same extent and in the same manner that the interest on bills, bonds, notes or other obligations of the United States is includable in the gross income of the holders of the bonds or notes under the United States Internal Revenue Code or any such subsequent law. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§23, 31 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 952-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 952-A
30-A §952-A. Audit report
Status: in_force

1. Report contents. The report required pursuant to section 951, subsection 1 must contain the following items: A. A management letter; [PL 2003, c. 178, §4 (NEW).] B. A letter of transmittal; [PL 2003, c. 178, §4 (NEW).] C. The independent auditor's report on the financial statements; and [PL 2003, c. 178, §4 (NEW).] D. All financial statements and all other information required by governmental accounting and financial reporting standards. [PL 2003, c. 178, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 178, §4 (NEW).]

2. Copies for distribution. Copies of the report must be deposited in the county commissioners' office or a convenient place of business for distribution to the public and must be distributed to each municipality in the county. [PL 2003, c. 178, §4 (NEW).]

3. Copies open for inspection. Copies of the report and all county records must be kept in the county commissioners' office and must be open to the inspection of the public during usual business hours. [PL 2003, c. 178, §4 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4962 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4962
30-A §4962. Electric Assistance Program Fund
Status: in_force

1. Established. The fund is established under the jurisdiction of the authority. [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).]

2. Sources of the fund. The funds consists of: A. Funds collected by an electric utility as determined by the commission pursuant to Title 35‑A, section 3214 ; [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).] B. All money appropriated by the State for inclusion in the fund; [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).] C. Subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation, all interest, dividends and pecuniary gains from the investment of money in the fund; and [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).] D. All other money deposited in the fund to implement the provisions of this subchapter. [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).]

3. Application of fund. The authority shall apply money in the fund to provide electric assistance for the benefit of eligible households and for other purposes authorized by this subchapter. Money in the fund not currently needed for purposes of this subchapter may be deposited with the authority to the credit of the fund and may be invested as provided by law. The fund may be used by the authority to pay for the administrative expenses of the fund and operation of the program with the approval of the commission. [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).]

4. Accounts within the fund. The authority may divide the fund into separate accounts as it determines necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter. [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).]

5. Revolving fund. The fund is a revolving fund. The authority shall continuously apply the money in the fund to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter. [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5954 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 5954
30-A §5954. Corporate powers
Status: in_force

1. Powers. The bank is constituted a public body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State and shall have perpetual succession. For carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the bank may: A. Sue and be sued; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Adopt and have an official seal and alter the seal at pleasure; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Make and enforce bylaws and rules for the conduct of its affairs and business and for the use of its 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).] D. Maintain an office at any place or places within the State that it 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).] E. Acquire, hold, use and dispose of its income, revenue, funds and money; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] F. Acquire, rent, lease, hold, use and dispose of other personal and real property for its purposes; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 374, §1 (AMD).] G. Borrow money and issue its negotiable bonds or notes, provide for and secure the payment of its bonds or notes, provide for the rights of the holders of those bonds and notes and purchase, hold and dispose of any of its bonds or notes; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Fix and revise from time to time and charge and collect fees and charges for the use of its services or 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).] I. Accept gifts or grants of property, funds, money, materials, labor, supplies or services from the United States or the State or any other state or agencies or departments of those entities, or from any governmental unit or any person, and carry out the terms or provisions or make agreements with respect to any such gifts or grants, and do any and all things necessary, useful, desirable or convenient in connection with procuring, accepting or disposing of those gifts or grants; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Do and perform any acts and things authorized by this chapter under, through or by means of its officers, agents or employees or by contracts with any person; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] K. Make, enter into and enforce all contracts or agreements necessary, convenient or desirable for the purposes of the bank or pertaining to any loan to a governmental unit or any purchase or sale of municipal securities or other investments or to the performance of its duties and execution or carrying out of any of its powers 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).] L. Purchase or hold municipal securities of governmental units at such prices and in such manner as the bank considers advisable, and sell municipal securities acquired or held by it at such prices without relation to cost and in such manner as the bank considers advisable; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] M. Invest any funds or money of the bank not then required for loan to governmental units and for the purchase of municipal securities in the same manner as permitted for the investment of funds belonging to the State or held in the State Treasury, except as otherwise permitted or provided by this chapter; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] N. Fix and prescribe any form of application or procedure to be required of a governmental unit for the purpose of any loan or the purchase of its municipal securities, and fix the terms and conditions of any such loan or purchase and to enter into agreements with governmental units with respect to any such loan or purchase; [PL 1991, c. 605, §8 (AMD).] O. Do all acts and things necessary, convenient or desirable to carry out the powers expressly granted or necessarily implied in this chapter; and [PL 1991, c. 605, §8 (AMD).] P. In accordance with the limitations and restrictions of this chapter, cause any of its powers, duties, programs or operations to be carried out by one or more nonprofit corporations. Nonprofit corporations acting at the direction of the bank must be organized and operated under the Maine Nonprofit Corporation Act. [PL 1991, c. 605, §9 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 605, §§8, 9 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2342 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 119 / Section 2342
30-A §2342. Planning and program review
Status: in_force

1. Review authority. The Governor may designate a regional council as the authorized agency to receive, review and comment on federal projects and plans affecting regional planning, coordination and development, those significant local and state projects that exceed $200,000 in total cost and those state projects involving more than one municipality. A. When 2 or more contiguous regional councils are affected, and the Department of Economic and Community Development determines that: (1) A project clearly concerns the jurisdictional area of only one regional council, that council is the authorized review agency; or (2) A project clearly concerns the jurisdictional area of 2 or more councils, joint receipt and review and comment is 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).] B. When the Department of Economic and Community Development determines that a project clearly concerns both incorporated and unincorporated areas within a district, joint receipt and review and comment by the affected regional council or councils and the Maine Land Use Planning Commission is 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); PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).] C. All regional planning councils must complete the review under this subsection within 30 days after receiving the project information unless the requesting agency agrees to extend this period. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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); PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).]

2. Planning review of federal program grant application. All applications for federal program grants affecting regional planning, coordination and development, including programs under Section 204 of the United States Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966, Public Law 89-754, and the United States Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968, Public Law 90-577, and the objectives set forth in the United States Office of Management and Budget Circular A-95, shall be submitted to the regional council for review and comment. Subsection 5 applies to these grant applications. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Planning review of state agency long-term plans. Each state department, commission, board or agency shall submit to the regional council, for review and comment, all long-term comprehensive plans that will have a significant regional effect within the council's jurisdiction. The regional council shall complete its review within 30 days after receiving the long-term comprehensive plan. When 2 or more regional councils coexist within a district, subsection 1 applies. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Planning review of local government and special district plans and programs. Each municipality, watershed district and soil conservation district, all or part of which lies within the jurisdictional area of the regional council, shall submit to the council, for comment and recommendation, its long-term comprehensive plans or any matter which in the council's judgment has a substantial effect on regional development, including, but not limited to, plans for land use. A. No action may be taken to institute any such plan or part of a plan until 30 days after all the relevant information has been submitted to the regional council for review and comment. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 council shall notify each municipality or special district, which may be affected by the plans, of: (1) The general nature of the plan; (2) The date of submission; and (3) The identity of the unit submitting the plans. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 council may conduct a hearing on the submitted plans if it considers the hearing to be in the best interest of the region. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Review of applications for state-aid programs. Within each planning and development district or subdistrict in which a regional council has been organized, the governing body of each governmental unit and special district shall submit to the regional council for review any applications to state agencies for loans or grants-in-aid before the application is made. The regional council shall determine whether or not the proposed application is properly coordinated with other existing or proposed projects within the district, as well as any district plans or policies where they exist. In making this determination, the council shall inform both the applicant agency and the granting authority of its opinion within 30 days. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Referral of proposals for interlocal agreements or formation of special purpose districts. Before any 2 or more municipalities may join together through an interlocal agreement or the formation of a special purpose district under the Maine Revised Statutes or any special act for purposes of jointly developing or operating physical facilities and services for the performance of municipal or regional functions, the municipalities shall submit the proposal to the regional council or councils within whose areas of jurisdiction the municipalities are located. The council or councils, within 30 days, shall render an advisory report of the regional significance of the proposal, unless the referring municipalities agree to extend this period. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. Notice to regional council to establish or change land use zones. When a municipality proposes to establish or change a land use zone or any regulation affecting the use of a zone, any portion of which is within 500 feet of the boundary of another municipality located within the jurisdiction of a regional council, the municipality shall give written notice to the council of its public hearing to be held in relation to that establishment or change. The council shall study the proposal and shall report its findings and recommendations to the municipality at or before the public hearing. Failure to submit the council's advisory report at or before the hearing constitutes 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).]

8. Local assistance. Regional councils may provide local assistance as provided in this subsection. A. The council may make recommendations on the basis of its plans and studies to local planning boards or to the municipal officers of any member and to any county, state or federal authorities. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 municipal planning board may use any part of the regional planning studies which pertain to the municipality in its own comprehensive plan. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The council may assist any of its members in solving a local planning problem. All or part of the cost of local assistance may be paid by any of its members. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

9. Comprehensive plans to comply with standards. Any comprehensive plans developed pursuant to this subchapter shall comply with the provisions of subpart 6‑A . [PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. C, §46 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3156 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 153 / Section 3156
30-A §3156. Aid to other municipalities
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by charter or ordinance, the municipal officers may authorize the municipal fire department or, if separate, employees who provide emergency services to aid with any public safety emergencies in other municipalities by providing as needed all the municipal fire department's available resources or, if separate, available employees who provide emergency services. Municipal and volunteer firefighters and employees who provide emergency services when assisting other municipalities have the same privileges and immunities as when acting in their own municipality. Any municipality may compensate an aiding municipality or volunteer fire association for damage to the aiding department's or association's property and to any firefighter or to the firefighter's surviving spouse or dependents because of injury or death sustained in the course of rendering aid to that municipality. [PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. KKK, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5683 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5683
30-A §5683. Property tax relief
Status: in_force

1. Scope. This section establishes a revenue-sharing program that distributes surplus funds from the General Fund during times of prosperity to municipalities experiencing an inordinate amount of growth. The revenue-sharing funds are specifically dedicated to assisting these municipalities in meeting the unusually high costs associated with the capital construction and infrastructure necessary to accommodate growth and development. [PL 1989, c. 534, Pt. F (NEW).]

2. Definitions. For the purposes of computing the revenue distributions from the Property Tax Relief Fund, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Population" means the population as determined by the latest federal decennial census or the population as determined and certified by the Department of Health and Human Services, whichever is more recent. For the purposes of this section, the department is authorized and required to determine the population of each municipality at least once every year. [PL 1989, c. 534, Pt. F (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] [PL 1989, c. 534, Pt. F (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

3. Property Tax Relief Fund established. There is established the Property Tax Relief Fund for the purpose of distributing unanticipated surplus revenues accruing in the General Fund to municipalities experiencing high rates of population growth. The purpose of the fund is to assist municipalities in meeting their infrastructure needs. After the close of each fiscal year, the Governor may request a General Fund appropriation to the Property Tax Relief Fund from the next session of the Legislature in an amount not to exceed 1/2 of the balance remaining after all other required transfers or appropriations from the excess of total General Fund revenues received over accepted estimates in that fiscal year and all required deductions of appropriations, financial commitments, designated funds, transfers from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund or transfers from the available balance remaining in the General Fund have been made. General Fund revenue estimates may be made once during the First Regular Session of the Legislature and adjustments to these accepted revenue estimates may be made once during the Second Regular Session of the Legislature without mandatory transfer of funds to the Property Tax Relief Fund. If adjustments are made to those initial estimates presented to each regular session of the Legislature, an amount not to exceed 1/2 of the excess of the estimated revenue over the amounts required by law to be set aside for other purposes must be appropriated to the Property Tax Relief Fund. The appropriation may not exceed $25,000,000 and may not lapse, but must remain a continuing carrying account to carry out the purpose of this section. [PL 1995, c. 464, §16 (AMD).]

4. Distributions from Property Tax Relief Fund. Money credited to the Property Tax Relief Fund shall be distributed to each municipality in an amount equal to the ratio of the population in each municipality to the population in the State as a whole. [PL 1989, c. 534, Pt. F (NEW).]

5. Restrictions on use of funds. Funds distributed to municipalities pursuant to this section shall be expended only after the municipal legislative body has authorized the expenditure in the annual municipal budget. Funds shall be expended only for the following purposes: A. For capital construction and improvements, land acquisitions, capital equipment acquisitions or other nonrecurring purposes; [PL 1989, c. 534, Pt. F (NEW).] B. For purposes for which bonds have been previously authorized but not yet issued, in order to eliminate the need to incur the indebtedness; and [PL 1989, c. 534, Pt. F (NEW).] C. For the local share of state, federal or privately financed capital construction and improvement projects. [PL 1989, c. 534, Pt. F (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 534, Pt. F (NEW).]

6. Treasurer of State. The Treasurer of State shall distribute the appropriation balance in the Property Tax Relief Fund no later than 30 days after the legislation appropriating funds for this purpose has been enacted by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor. [PL 1995, c. 464, §17 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1552 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1552
30-A §1552. Treatment of prisoners for debt and minors
Status: in_force

All jail keepers shall keep prisoners committed for debt separate from prisoners charged with felony or infamous crimes. They shall keep all minors so committed and all prisoners upon a first charge, before or after conviction, separate from those convicted more than once of felony or infamous crimes, so far as the construction or state of the jail allows. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5118 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5118
30-A §5118. Cooperation by public bodies
Status: in_force

For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the planning, undertaking or carrying out of an urban renewal project, the municipality or any other public body, upon any terms that it may determine, with or without consideration, may: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Property; use or disposal. Dedicate, sell, convey or lease any of its interests in any property, or grant easements, licenses or any rights or privileges in that property to the authority; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Public works. Cause public buildings and public facilities, parks, playgrounds, recreational, community, educational, water, sewer or drainage facilities, or any other works which it is otherwise empowered to undertake, to be furnished or repaired in connection with a redevelopment project; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Streets and walks. Furnish, dedicate, close, vacate, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan or replan streets, roads, sidewalks, ways or other places which it is otherwise empowered to undertake; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Losses. Assume the responsibility to bear any loss that may arise as the result of the exercise of authority under section 5104, subsection 6 , in the event that the real property is not made part of the urban renewal project; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Administrative or other services. Cause administrative and other services to be furnished to the authority of the character which the municipality or other public body is otherwise empowered to undertake or furnish for the same or other purposes; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Expenses. Incur the entire expense of any public improvement made by the municipality or other public body in exercising the powers granted 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).]

7. Aid and cooperate. Do any things necessary to aid and cooperate in the planning or carrying out of an urban renewal plan; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

8. Funds. Lend, grant or contribute funds to the authority; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

9. Bonds or other obligations. Employ any funds belonging to or within the control of the municipality or other public body, including funds derived from the sale or furnishing of property, service or facilities to the authority, to purchase the authority's bonds or other obligations and, as the holder of those bonds or other obligations, exercise the rights of a bondholder; 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).]

10. Agreements. Enter into agreements, which may extend over any period, with the authority concerning action to be taken by the municipality or any such public body under any of the powers granted by this chapter. If at any time title to, or possession of, any renewal project is held by any public body or governmental agency, other than the authority authorized by law to engage in the undertaking, carrying out administration of urban renewal projects, including the Federal Government, these agreements shall inure to the benefit of and may be enforced by that public body or governmental agency. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

Any sale, conveyance, lease or agreement provided for in this section may be made by the municipality or other public body without appraisal, public notice, advertisement or public bidding. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 822 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 822
30-A §822. Definitions
Status: in_force

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

1. County commissioners. "County commissioners" means the elected county commissioners of Piscataquis County. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Municipal officials. "Municipal officials" may include the mayor, aldermen, councillors or manager of a city, the members of the select board, councillors or manager of a town and the assessors of a plantation located in Piscataquis County. [PL 2021, c. 275, §16 (AMD).]

3. Municipal officers. "Municipal officers" means the elected mayor, aldermen or councillors of a city, the members of the select board or councillors of a town and the assessors of a plantation located in Piscataquis County. [PL 2021, c. 275, §17 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4721 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4721
30-A §4721. Creation of municipal authorities
Status: in_force

1. Creation of housing authorities. In each municipality there is created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the "Housing Authority" of the municipality. This authority may not transact any business or exercise its powers unless the municipal legislative body declares by resolution that there is a need for an authority to function in that municipality. A. Any housing authority created and existing under Public Law 1943, chapter 260, shall, notwithstanding the expiration of that chapter, continue in existence for the purposes of this chapter and have the powers granted by this chapter, if the legislative body of the municipality for which the housing authority was created declares by resolution that there is a need for that housing authority to exercise the powers granted by this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Procedure. The municipal legislative body shall consider the need for an authority on its own motion or upon the filing of a petition with the mayor of the city or the select board of the town. This petition must be signed by 25 voters of the city or town and assert that there is a need for an authority to function in the municipality and request that the municipal legislative body declare that need. [PL 2021, c. 275, §49 (AMD).]

3. Standard. The municipal legislative body shall adopt a resolution declaring that there is a need for an authority in the municipality if it finds that: A. Insanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations or blighted areas exist in the municipality; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. There is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in the municipality available to persons of low income at rentals or prices that 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).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Appointment of commissioners. Upon the adoption of a resolution by the municipal legislative body, the mayor of the city or the select board of the town shall appoint the commissioners of the authority under section 4723, subsection 1 . [PL 2021, c. 275, §50 (AMD).]

5. Meeting with municipal legislative body. Unless the municipality and the authority agree otherwise, an authority shall meet at least annually with the legislative body of the municipality for which it is created. [PL 2017, c. 234, §9 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4961 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4961
30-A §4961. Electric assistance program
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Authority" means the Maine State Housing Authority established pursuant to section 4722 . [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).] B. "Electric assistance" means assistance as established by the commission pursuant to Title 35‑A, section 3214 and rules adopted pursuant to that section, based on an eligible household's income level and electricity usage and paid to an electric utility on behalf of an eligible household. [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).] C. "Electric utility" means a transmission and distribution utility as defined in Title 35‑A, section 102, subsection 20‑B . [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).] D. "Eligible household" means a household that is eligible to receive fuel assistance through the Maine State Housing Authority pursuant to section 4722, subsection 1, paragraph W ; section 4741, subsection 15 ; and subchapter XIII and rules adopted pursuant to these laws. "Eligible household" does not include a tenant who resides in subsidized housing and receives a utility allowance or a tenant whose utilities are included in the rent. [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).] E. "Commission" means the Public Utilities Commission established pursuant to Title 35‑A, section 103 . [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).] F. "Fund" means the Electric Assistance Program Fund established in section 4962 . [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).] G. "Program" means the electric assistance program established by the commission pursuant to Title 35‑A, section 3214 . [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).]

2. Program administration. The authority shall administer the program directly or through regional contract agents. The program may be administered in conjunction with other programs of the authority. [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).]

3. Reporting requirements. The authority shall report annually to the commission information to determine the amount of funding necessary for the program, including the amount of electric assistance paid on behalf of each eligible household, the total amount of electric assistance paid on behalf of eligible households, the number of eligible households served and other reasonably necessary information required by the commission in connection with the program. [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).]

4. Rulemaking. The authority may adopt rules to implement this subchapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1801 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1801
30-A §1801. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail Authority Act." [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1908 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1908
30-A §1908. Annual audit
Status: in_force

Each year an audit must be made of the accounts of the jail authority, and for this purpose authorized agents of a certified public accounting firm appointed by the directors have access to all necessary papers, books and records. Upon the completion of each audit, a report must be made to the chair of the jail authority board of directors and a copy must be sent to the commissioners of each county. The audit must be completed within 60 days of the end of the authority's fiscal year. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1556-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1556-A
30-A §1556-A. Visitation
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this section, and subject to any conditions and limitations required for the safety and security of a county jail as determined on a case-by-case basis by the sheriff of the county jail, the sheriff shall provide for in-person visitation between a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner. [PL 2019, c. 76, §1 (NEW).]

1. Video-only visitation. Upon a determination by the sheriff of a county jail that in-person visitation between a particular prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner may jeopardize the safety and security of the jail, the sheriff may restrict that prisoner to video-only visitation. Upon a determination by the sheriff that the jail facility is unable to provide a safe and secure location for any in-person visitation, the sheriff, on a short-term basis only, may restrict all visitation at the jail to video-only visitation. [PL 2019, c. 76, §1 (NEW).]

2. Contact visitation. Subject to any conditions and limitations required for the safety and security of a county jail as determined on a case-by-case basis by the sheriff, the sheriff shall provide opportunities for in-person visitation involving physical contact between a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner, unless the sheriff determines that the jail facility is unable to provide a safe and secure location for any in-person visitation involving physical contact. [PL 2019, c. 76, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4872 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4872
30-A §4872. Provisions of bonds, trust indentures and mortgages
Status: in_force

In order to secure the payment of its bonds, an authority in addition to its other powers may: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Pledge of assets. Pledge all or any part of its gross or net rents, fees or revenues, including any grants or contributions from the Federal Government or other source, to which its right then exists or may thereafter come into existence, except the proceeds described in sections 4905 and 4906 , which shall be applied as described in those sections; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Mortgage property. Mortgage all or any part of its real or personal property then owned or thereafter acquired; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Covenants against pledging, mortgaging, disposal or debts. Covenant against pledging all or any part of its rents, fees and revenues, or against mortgaging all or any part of its real or personal property to which its right or title then exists or may thereafter come into existence or against permitting or suffering any lien on those revenues or property; it may covenant with respect to its right to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any housing project or any part of a housing project; and it may covenant as to what other or additional debts or obligations may be incurred by it; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Covenants against extending bond payments and redemption. Covenant against extending the time for the payment of its bonds or interest on the bonds, and may covenant for the redemption of the bonds and may provide the terms and conditions of redemption; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Procedure to amend contracts with bondholders. Prescribe the procedure, if any, by which the terms of any contract with bondholders may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent to that amendment and the manner in which that consent may be given; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Breach of covenant. Covenant as to the rights, liabilities, powers and duties arising upon the authority's breach of any covenant, condition or obligation; and it may covenant and prescribe as to events of default and terms and conditions upon which any or all of its bonds or obligations will become or may be declared due before maturity, and as to the terms and conditions upon which that declaration and its consequences may be waived; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. General powers. Exercise all or any part or combination of the powers granted; it may make any other covenants and do any acts and things that are necessary or desirable in order to secure its bonds or, in the absolute discretion of the authority, that will tend to make the bonds more marketable, notwithstanding that those covenants, acts or things are not enumerated. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

It is the intention of this section that any pledge made by the Maine State Housing Authority concerning such bonds or notes is valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made; that the money or property so pledged and thereafter received by the Maine State Housing Authority is immediately subject to the lien of that pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act; and that the lien of any such pledge is valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the Maine State Housing Authority irrespective of whether those parties have notice of that lien. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

Neither the resolution, trust indenture nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be recorded. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 934 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 934
30-A §934. Loans
Status: in_force

The county commissioners may obtain loans of money for the use of their county and cause notes, obligations or bonds, with coupons for lawful interest, to be issued for payment of the loans. These loans may not exceed $10,000, except in Franklin County and Aroostook County as provided in sections 935 and 935‑A and except to the extent authorized pursuant to Title 10, chapter 110 , without first obtaining the consent of the county, substantially as provided in section 122 or by countywide referendum pursuant to section 938 . [PL 2009, c. 517, §14 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3515 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3515
30-A §3515. Routes and fares; sinking fund
Status: in_force

1. Establishment of routes and fares. Except as provided in paragraphs A and B , the directors of a district shall establish such routes and fix such rates of fare to be charged for the mass transportation service as will, to the extent possible, reasonably ensure sufficient income to meet the cost of the service, including, but not limited to, operating expenses, insurance, taxes, rentals, annual serial bond payments, interest, allocation for a reserve account and an allowance for depreciation. A. The directors of a district that participates in a locally coordinated plan for regional transit that has been approved in accordance with Title 23, section 4209 shall establish routes and fixed fares in accordance with the plan whenever the plan requires. [PL 2015, c. 182, §9 (AMD).] B. The director of a regional transportation corporation shall not fix any rates of fare to be charged for mass transportation other than that specifically provided for under the conditions of any license granted the corporation by the Department of Transportation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 2015, c. 182, §9 (AMD).]

2. Use of surplus; sinking fund. If, after all such obligations have been met, a surplus remains, the directors may deposit all or any part of the surplus in a reserve account or in the sinking fund created by this chapter. If all or any part of the surplus is deposited in the sinking fund, the amount of the annual commitment to the tax assessors of the municipalities comprising the district covering payments to the sinking fund shall be reduced by the amount of that deposit. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Hearing required. The board of directors shall hold a public hearing before making any major changes in routes in the district or in the fare structure of the district. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 373 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 373
30-A §373. Salaries
Status: in_force

1. Salaries; full compensation. County sheriffs shall receive annual salaries as set forth in subsection 3 . The salaries are in full compensation for: A. Services in attendance upon the Supreme Judicial Court and upon the Superior Court; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Services as jailer, master or keeper of the jail in each 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).] C. Receiving and committing prisoners in the jail; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 service of all criminal and civil processes; 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 performance of all duties relating to the enforcement of all criminal laws. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 2011, c. 95, §1 (AMD).]

2. Expenses allowed. The county commissioners shall allow and pay from the county treasuries all actual and necessary expenses for travel and hotel bills within their respective counties and necessary incidental expenses as are just and proper, incurred in the performance of the sheriffs' public duties, including all necessary expense for aid in keeping the jails. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Salary; procedures. The board of county commissioners of each county, through the county budget process, shall set the base salary for the county sheriff. A. The salary for the county sheriff must be set prior to the election of a new county sheriff by the board of county commissioners by final budget approval prior to the first date that applicants may file with the Secretary of State for the office of county sheriff. [PL 2011, c. 95, §2 (NEW).] B. The salary of the county sheriff may not be reduced during the sheriff's term other than upon complaint, and after due notice and hearing, of malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect or gross negligence or failure to maintain certification with the Maine Criminal Justice Academy by the board of county commissioners to the Office of the Governor. [PL 2015, c. 41, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2015, c. 41, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 901 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 901
30-A §901. Insurance for firefighters
Status: in_force

Any county may expend funds to be accounted for as other money of the county for the purchase of accident and disability insurance on a county-wide basis, protecting all persons whether part-time, full-time or on-call, and whether paid or unpaid, while acting as firefighters for any municipal fire department or incorporated volunteer fire association. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 835 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 835
30-A §835. Filing of final budget
Status: in_force

The budget committee shall file a copy of the final budget with the State Auditor on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor. The State Auditor shall retain the forms for 3 years. [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3555 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 165 / Section 3555
30-A §3555. Limitations
Status: in_force

Municipalities shall not execute any leases which would: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Impair use of highway. Impair the use and safety of any highway; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Used solely for advertising. Be solely for outdoor advertising structures; 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).]

3. Violate Federal Aviation Agency regulations. Violate any regulations promulgated by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]