30-A M.R.S. § 1951 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1951
30-A §1951. Jail authority bonds and notes
Status: in_force

1. Authorization of bonds. Subject to the limitations in this subchapter, the jail authority may provide by resolution of its board of directors and commissioners and with consent of the counties for the borrowing of money and the issuance from time to time of bonds and notes for any of its corporate purposes, including, but not limited to: A. Paying and refunding its indebtedness; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] B. Paying any necessary expenses and liabilities incurred under this chapter, including organizational and other necessary expenses and liabilities, whether incurred by the jail authority or any county in the jail authority. The jail authority may reimburse either county in the jail authority for any such expenses incurred or paid by that county; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] C. Paying costs directly or indirectly associated with acquiring properties, paying damages, constructing, maintaining and operating correctional facilities; and making renewals, additions, extensions and improvements to the property or facilities; and covering interest payments during the period of construction and for such period as the directors and commissioners may determine; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] D. Providing such reserves for debt service, repairs and replacements or other capital or current expenses as may be required by a trust agreement or resolution securing bonds or notes; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] E. Financing all or part of a correctional facility for a user. The term "user," as used in this section, means one or more persons or entities, other than a jail authority, acting as lessee, purchaser, mortgagor, borrower or contracting party; and [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] F. Any combination of these purposes. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] Bonds may be issued by the jail authority under this chapter as general obligations of the jail authority or as special obligations payable solely from particular funds. The principal, premium and interest on all bonds must be payable solely from the funds provided for that purpose from revenues. All bonds issued by the jail authority under this chapter are legal obligations of the jail authority and the jail authority is declared to be a quasi-municipal corporation within the meaning of section 5701 . Bonds may be issued under this chapter without obtaining the consent of any commission, board, bureau or agency of the State. Bonds issued by the authority under this section are a municipal security as defined by section 5903 and are eligible for purchase by the Maine Municipal Bond Bank. Except as provided in this subchapter, bonds issued under this chapter by the jail authority do not constitute a debt or liability of the State or of either county in the jail authority or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State or either county, and a statement to that effect must be recited on the face of the bonds. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

2. Notes. The jail authority may also provide by resolution of its board of directors for the issuance from time to time of: A. Notes in anticipation of bonds authorized under this chapter; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] B. Notes in anticipation of the revenues to be collected or received in any year; or [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] C. Notes in anticipation of the receipt of federal or state grants or other aid. The issuance of these notes is governed by the applicable provisions of this chapter relating to the issuance of bonds, as long as notes in anticipation of revenue mature no later than one year from those notes' respective dates of issuance. Notes issued in anticipation of federal or state grants or other aid and renewals of grants or aid must mature no later than the expected date, as determined by the board of directors, of receipt of those grants or aid. The board of directors may adjust the maturity date of notes issued in anticipation of federal or state grants or other aid to reflect changes in the expected date of receipt. Notes in anticipation of revenue issued to mature less than one year from dates of issuance of the notes may be renewed from time to time by the issuance of other notes, except that the period from the date of an original note to the maturity of any note issued to renew or pay the original note or the interest on the original note may not exceed one year. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] The jail authority may enter into agreements with the State Government or Federal Government, or any agency of either, or any county, corporation, commission or board authorized to grant or loan money or to otherwise assist in the financing of projects of the type that the jail authority is authorized to carry out. The jail authority may also accept grants and borrow money from the State Government or the Federal Government or any agency of either, or any county, corporation, commission or board authorized to grant or loan money as may be necessary or desirable to accomplish the purposes of the jail authority. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

3. Maturity; interest; form; temporary bonds. The bonds issued under this chapter must be dated, must mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their date or dates of issuance and must bear interest at such rate or rates as may be determined by the board of directors or determined pursuant to a formula approved by the board of directors or by a 3rd party rate-setting agent selected by the board of directors. The bonds may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the jail authority, at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the board of directors prior to the issuance of the bonds. The board of directors shall determine the form of the bonds including any interest coupons to be attached, and the manner of execution of the bonds, and shall fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds and the place or places of payment of principal and interest, which may be at any financial institution having trust powers inside or outside the State. Bonds must be executed in the name of the jail authority by the manual or facsimile signature of such officer or officers as may be authorized in the resolution to execute the bonds, but at least one signature on each bond must be a manual signature. Coupons, if any, attached to the bonds must be executed with the facsimile signature of the officer or officers of the jail authority designated in the resolution. If an officer whose signature or facsimile signature appears on any bonds or coupons ceases to hold that office before the delivery of the bonds, the signature or its facsimile is valid and sufficient for all purposes, as if the officer had remained in office until the delivery. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter or any recitals in any bonds issued under this chapter, all such bonds are deemed to be negotiable instruments under the laws of this State. The bonds may be issued in coupon or registered form, or both, as the board of directors may determine, and provision may be made for the registration of any coupon bonds as to principal alone and as to both principal and interest, and for the reconversion into coupon bonds of any bonds registered as to both principal and interest. The board of directors may sell the bonds in the manner, either at public or private sale, and for such price as they may determine to be for the best interests of the jail authority. The proceeds of the bonds of each issue must be used solely for the purpose for which those bonds have been authorized and must be disbursed in such manner and under such restrictions as the board of directors may provide. The resolution providing for the issuance of bonds, and any trust agreement securing the bonds, may contain such limitations upon the issuance of additional bonds as the board of directors may determine proper, and these additional bonds must be issued under such restrictions and limitations as may be prescribed by that resolution or trust agreement. Prior to the preparation of definitive bonds, the board of directors may, under like restrictions, issue interim receipts or temporary bonds, with or without coupons, exchangeable for definitive bonds when those bonds are executed and are available for delivery. The board of directors may provide for the replacement of any bond that is mutilated, destroyed or lost. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

4. Pledges; covenants; trust agreement. In the discretion of the board of directors, each or any issue of bonds may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the jail authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any financial institution having trust powers inside or outside the State. The resolution of the directors authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust agreement may pledge or assign, in whole or in part, the revenues and other money held or to be received by the jail authority and any accounts and contracts or other rights to receive the revenues or money, whether existing or coming into existence and whether held or acquired by the jail authority and the proceeds of the bonds, and may convey or mortgage the multicounty jail or any other properties of the jail authority. The resolution may also contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders, including, but not limited to, covenants setting forth the duties of the jail authority and the board of directors in relation to the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, maintenance, operation and insurance of the multicounty jail or any of the authority's other properties; the fixing and revising of rates, tolls, assessments, rents and transportation charges and other charges; the application of the proceeds of bonds; the custody, safeguarding and application of revenues; the defining of defaults and providing for remedies in the event of defaults, which may include the acceleration of maturities, the establishment of reserves and the making and amending of contracts. The resolution or trust agreement may set out the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee, if any, and may restrict the individual right of action by bondholders as is customary in trust agreements or trust indentures securing bonds or debentures of corporations. The resolution or trust agreement may contain such other provisions as the board of directors may determine reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders, including means by which the resolution or trust agreement may be amended. All expenses incurred in carrying out the resolution or trust agreement may be treated as a part of the cost of operation. The pledge by any such resolution or trust agreement is valid and binding and is deemed continuously perfected for the purposes of the Uniform Commercial Code from the time when the pledge is made. All revenues, money, rights and proceeds so pledged and received by the jail authority are immediately subject to the lien of the pledge without any physical delivery or segregation or further action under the Uniform Commercial Code or otherwise, and the lien of the pledge is valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the jail authority irrespective of whether those parties have notice of the lien of the pledge. The resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds under this chapter, or any trust agreement securing those bonds, may provide that all or a sufficient amount of revenues and assessments, after providing for the payment of the cost of repair, maintenance and operation and reserves for the cost of repair, maintenance and operation as may be provided in the resolution or trust agreement, must be set aside at such regular intervals as may be provided in the resolution or trust agreement and deposited in the credit of a fund for the payment of the interest on and the principal of bonds issued under this chapter as the bonds become due, and the redemption price or purchase price of bonds retired by call or purchase. The use and disposition of money in or to the credit of the fund is subject to such regulations as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust agreement securing the bonds and, except as may otherwise be provided in the resolution or trust agreement, the fund is a fund for the benefit of all bonds without distinction or priority of one over another. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

5. Trust funds. All money set aside for payment of the bonds, or other purposes pursuant to the provisions of any trust agreement securing the bonds, is deemed to be a trust fund to be held and applied as provided by the trust agreement; except that investment or deposit of those funds is subject to the provisions applicable to municipal funds under chapter 223, subchapter 3-A . The resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds or the trust agreement securing the bonds must provide that any officer of a bank or trust company or other financial institution or fiscal agent to which money is paid shall act as trustee of the money and shall hold and apply the money for the purposes pursuant to this subsection, subject to any regulations as may be provided in the resolution or trust agreement or as may be required by this chapter. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

6. Remedies. Any holder of bonds issued under this chapter or of any of the coupons attached to those bonds, and the trustee under any trust agreement, except to the extent the rights given may be restricted by the resolution authorizing the issuance of those bonds or trust agreement, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceeding, including proceedings for the appointment of a receiver to take possession and control of the properties of the jail authority, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the State or granted under this chapter or under the resolution or trust agreement. A holder of bonds or a trustee may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this chapter or by the resolution or trust agreement to be performed by the jail authority or by any officer of the jail authority, including the fixing, charging and collecting of rates, fees and charges for the use of or for the services and facilities furnished by the jail authority, or if applicable, the making of any assessments against the counties under section 1952 . [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

7. Refunding bonds. The jail authority formed under this chapter by resolution of its board of directors without consent of either county may issue refunding bonds for the purpose of paying any of its bonds at maturity or upon acceleration of maturity or redemption of those bonds. The refunding bonds may be issued at such time prior to the maturity or redemption of the refunded bonds as the board of directors determines to be in the public interest. The refunding bonds may be issued in sufficient amounts to pay or provide the principal of the bonds being refunded, together with any redemption premium on the bonds, any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of payment of those bonds, the expenses of issuance of the refunding bonds, the expenses of redeeming the bonds being refunded and such reserves for debt service or other capital or current expenses from the proceeds of the refunding bonds as may be required by the trust agreement or resolution securing bonds. The issuance of refunding bonds, the maturities and other details of the issuance of refunding bonds, the security for the issuance of refunding bonds, the rights of the holders of the issuance of refunding bonds and the rights, duties and obligations of the jail authority in respect of the same is governed by the applicable provisions of this chapter relating to the issuance of bonds. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

8. Tax exemption. All bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued under this chapter, and their transfer and the income from bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, including any profit made on the sale of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, are at all times free from taxation inside the State. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

9. Bonds declared legal investments. Bonds and notes issued by the jail authority under this chapter are securities in which: all public officers and public bodies of the State and its political subdivisions; all insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business; trust companies, banks, bankers, banking associations, savings banks and savings associations, including savings and loan associations, credit unions, building and loan associations, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees and other fiduciaries of pension, profit-sharing, retirement funds; other persons carrying on a banking business; and all other persons who are now, or may be, authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of the State, may properly and legally invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them. The bonds and notes are made securities that may properly and legally be deposited with and received by any state, municipal or public officer, or any agency or political subdivision of the State, for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or other obligations of the State is now or may be authorized by law. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

10. Certain bond issues; notice; special meeting; vote. In the event that the directors vote to authorize bonds or notes for any of the corporate purposes of the jail authority, excluding notes payable within one year or notes in anticipation of the revenues to be collected or received in any year or notes in anticipation of bonds that have already been authorized in accordance with this chapter or notes in anticipation of the receipt of approved federal or state grants, the authorized amount of which, singly or in the aggregate included in any one financing, is 10% or less of the operating budget, the directors do not need consent of the counties, but shall provide notice to the general public: A. Of the proposed bond or note issue and the purposes for which the debt is being incurred; and [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] B. Of a special jail authority meeting for the purpose of permitting the collection of testimony from the public concerning the amount of the debt so authorized. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] Notice of the proposed bond or note issue, the purposes for which the debt is being issued and the call of the special meeting must be published at least once in a newspaper having general circulation in the 2 counties. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

11. Negotiated or competitive bidding process. Any notes, bonds or other instruments of indebtedness may be the subject of a negotiated or competitive bidding process or any other process that may be advantageous to the jail authority. Determination of the process to be used must be made by and at the discretion of the directors. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5408 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 213 / Section 5408
30-A §5408. Pledges and covenants; trust agreement
Status: in_force

In the discretion of the municipal officers of any municipality, any issue of revenue bonds may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the municipality and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company within or outside the State. All expenses incurred in carrying out the resolution or trust agreement may be treated as a part of the cost of operation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Pledge of revenues; conveyance or mortgage prohibited. The resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust agreement may pledge the revenues to be received from the revenue-producing municipal facility, including that portion of the revenue-producing municipal facility financed with revenue bonds issued under this chapter, but may not convey or mortgage any revenue-producing municipal facility or a portion of a revenue-producing municipal facility financed with revenue bonds issued under this chapter. All pledges of revenue under this chapter are valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made. All revenues received by a municipality after being pledged are immediately subject to the lien of those pledges without any physical delivery thereof or further action under the Uniform Commercial Code or otherwise. The lien of these pledges is valid and binding against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the municipality, whether or not those parties have notice of the 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).]

2. Rights and remedies of bondholders. The resolution may also contain any provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders that are reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the municipality and the municipal officers in relation to: A. The acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, maintenance, operation and insurance of any revenue-producing municipal facility or related system or systems; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 fixing and revising of rates, fees and charges; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The custody, safeguarding and application of all money; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. The employment of consulting engineers in connection with the acquisition, construction, reconstruction or operation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] The resolution or trust agreement may contain any other provisions that the municipal officers consider reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. The resolution or trust agreement may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholder and of the trustee, if any, and may restrict the individual right of action by bondholders as is customary in trust agreements or trust indentures securing bonds or debentures of corporations. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Payment of proceeds and revenues. Except as provided otherwise in this chapter, the municipal officers may provide: A. For the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds and the revenues of any revenue-producing municipal facility or part of any revenue-producing municipal facility to any officer, board or depositary that they designate for the custody of the proceeds and revenues; 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. For the method of disbursement of the proceeds and revenues, with any safeguards and restrictions that they determine. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 372 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 372
30-A §372. Sheriff's bond
Status: in_force

1. Bond required. Every person elected or appointed sheriff for the Counties of York, Cumberland, Kennebec or Penobscot, before receiving that commission, must give bond to the Treasurer of State with at least 3 sufficient sureties or with the bond of a surety company authorized to do business in this State as surety in the sum of $40,000 and for any of the other counties in the sum of $25,000, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of the office and to answer for all neglect and misdoings of the chief deputy. Surety and fidelity insurance coverage provided by a public sector self-funded risk pool organized pursuant to section 2253 in the sum ordered by the commissioners is deemed to comply with the requirements of this section. [PL 1999, c. 22, §3 (AMD).]

2. Approval of bond. After executing the required bond, every sheriff shall file it in the office of the county clerk, to be presented to the county commissioners at their next meeting for approval. After the bond has been approved by the commissioners, the clerk shall record it and certify the fact of approval on the bond. [PL 1999, c. 22, §3 (AMD).]

3. Annual examination of bonds. The county commissioners of each county, at their first meeting after the 3rd Tuesday of June, on motion of the district attorney, shall annually examine the sufficiency of the bond of the sheriff of their county and have their clerk make a record of their determination. [PL 1999, c. 22, §3 (AMD).]

4. New bond when insufficient. If the bond of any sheriff is found to be insufficient, the clerk shall certify that fact to the sheriff within 10 days. Within 20 days after that notice is given, the sheriff must give a new bond with sufficient sureties, to be filed in the office of the county clerk and approved by the county commissioners. [PL 1999, c. 22, §3 (AMD).]

5. Forfeiture for neglect to give bond. A sheriff forfeits $150 to the State for each month's neglect to give the security required in this section. The Attorney General shall prosecute a civil action for the Treasurer of State to recover the forfeiture. The clerk of courts of the sheriff's county shall certify the sheriff's name to the Governor and the Attorney General. Unless reasonable cause for this neglect is shown or, within 20 days after the clerk certifies the sheriff's name, the sheriff gives or renews the security to the satisfaction of the Governor, the sheriff vacates the office. [PL 1999, c. 22, §3 (AMD).]

6. Governor may require new bond. If the Treasurer of State certifies to the Governor that money due to the State on warrants or any other sums or balances are in a sheriff's possession and furnishes the names of the sheriff's sureties, and it appears to the Governor that the sureties are insufficient or have left the State, the Governor may require the sheriff to give a new bond with sufficient sureties within 60 days after the sheriff is notified. The new bond must be filed as required in subsections 1 and 2 . If the sheriff neglects to file this new bond, the sheriff's office becomes vacant. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. New bond required on application of sureties. When a surety on the official bond of a sheriff or the surety's heirs, executors or administrators petition the county commissioners to be discharged from suretyship, the commissioners shall have an attested copy of the petition served on the sheriff and may require a new bond to be given to their satisfaction. When it is given and accepted, the surety or the surety's legal representatives are not liable for any neglect or misdoings after that time. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 291 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 291
30-A §291. Confidential attorney-client communications
Status: in_force

By January 1, 2024, each district attorney shall adopt a written policy for the protection of confidential attorney-client communications by employees and agents of the district attorney's office, which must include, at a minimum, processes to protect and ensure confidentiality of attorney-client communications and processes to be followed in the event that there is a breach of attorney-client confidentiality. [PL 2023, c. 394, Pt. A, §12 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4223 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4223
30-A §4223. Annual reports
Status: in_force

Inspectors of plumbing shall annually, before February 1st, make a full report in detail to their respective municipalities and to the department of all their proceedings during the previous calendar year under this subchapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2002 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 101 / Section 2002
30-A §2002. Municipality as body corporate
Status: in_force

The residents of a municipality are a body corporate which may sue and be sued, appoint attorneys and adopt a seal. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4754-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4754-A
30-A §4754-A. First option to purchase surplus lands
Status: in_force

All state agencies shall offer the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority the opportunity to purchase or otherwise acquire any land and improvements on the land or any structures determined to be surplus before the property may be offered for sale or transfer to any other state agency, community or other buyer or transferee. Notice of availability must be provided in writing to the executive director of the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority. [PL 2025, c. 264, §3 (AMD).]

1. Notification of interest. The Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority shall advise the owner agency in writing of its interest in purchasing or otherwise acquiring the surplus land and any improvements on the land or surplus structures or of its decision not to purchase or otherwise acquire any such surplus property within 30 days of receipt of the notification by the executive director of the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority. [PL 2025, c. 264, §3 (AMD).]

2. Purchase price. If the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority offers to purchase the property, the purchase price must be determined as follows. A. The current market value must be determined by an independent appraiser or by agreement between the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority and the owner agency. The Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority and the owner agency then shall negotiate the ultimate purchase price in good faith in order to achieve the respective goals and mandates of the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority and the owner agency. [PL 2025, c. 264, §3 (AMD).] B. The purchase price may not exceed the current market value of the property as determined in paragraph A . [PL 1989, c. 914, §5 (NEW).] C. If title to the land or improvements carries a requirement that the property be sold at fair market value, then this requirement prevails over the terms of this subsection. [PL 1989, c. 914, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 264, §3 (AMD).]

3. Report. [PL 2025, c. 264, §3 (RP).]

If any land determined to be surplus is located in a community served by a municipal housing authority under section 4721 , the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority shall offer the first option to purchase the parcel to the municipal housing authority. The municipal housing authority has 45 days to indicate in writing its desire to acquire the parcel. Other offers to purchase the parcel may not be considered until the 45-day period has passed. [PL 2025, c. 264, §3 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4832 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4832
30-A §4832. Construction loans
Status: in_force

The Maine State Housing Authority may participate with financial institutions in the State in the making of construction loans for the purpose of land development and the construction of housing units or housing projects for persons of low income, under any terms and conditions that the Maine State Housing Authority may establish by rule. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Participation requirements. Except as provided in paragraphs A and B , the Maine State Housing Authority may not participate in the making of construction loans unless a financial institution in the State agrees to participate in the loan at least to the extent of acting as escrow agent. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, financial institutions in the State may act as required by this subchapter. A. The Maine State Housing Authority may make construction loans to state public bodies or other public instrumentalities and private nonprofit corporations without the participation of a financial institution. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§4, 31 (NEW).] B. If a project's financing requires that the Maine State Housing Authority participate in the construction loan at a level greater than 60%, the Maine State Housing Authority may make the whole construction loan without using an escrow agent. [PL 2017, c. 234, §27 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 234, §27 (AMD).]

2. Rules. The Maine State Housing Authority shall establish rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 , governing, without limitation, the following subjects and procedures for participating in the making of construction loans: A. The submission, review and acceptance of requests from borrowers for construction loans under this section; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Qualifications of borrowers; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Limitation on and standards for location and construction of housing units or housing projects; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Schedules of fees and other charges made by the authority and the financial institution to the borrower in accepting, reviewing and acting upon applications for construction loans under this subchapter; 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. Restrictions on the interest rates charged by the financial institutions and the authority on the construction loans or the return on those loans to be realized by the financial institution. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 2852 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 129 / Section 2852
30-A §2852. Disputed boundary lines
Status: in_force

When a controversy over a boundary line exists between adjoining municipalities, either may file a complaint with the Superior Court stating the facts and requesting that the line be run. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Commissioners appointed. The court, after due notice to all parties, shall appoint 3 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).]

2. Ascertain and describe line. The commissioners, after giving the interested municipal officers at least 10 days' written notice of the time and place of meeting, shall ascertain the line and describe it by courses and distances. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Temporary markers. The commissioners shall set temporary markers to indicate the established line. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Report. The commissioners shall report their proceedings to the 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).]

5. True line. When the court accepts the report, the line established by the commissioners becomes the true line for every municipal purpose, and the court shall order the interested municipalities to replace the temporary markers with monuments as provided in section 2851, subsection 7 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Expense. Each municipality shall pay an equal share of the expense of erecting monuments. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Compensation of commissioners. The court shall allow the commissioners a proper compensation for their services and issue a warrant for its collection from the interested municipalities in equal proportions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 183 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 183
30-A §183. Annual statement of financial standing
Status: in_force

At the end of each year, in cooperation with the commissioners, each treasurer shall make a statement of the financial condition of the county and shall publish in pamphlet form a reasonable number of copies for distribution among its citizens. This statement must show in detail all money received into and paid out of the county treasury, including a statement in detail of: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Unclaimed inheritances. All sums received under Title 18‑C, section 3‑914 ; [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §85 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

2. Division among accounts. The division of money among general, special and capital reserve accounts and the amounts remaining in each 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).]

3. Federal funds. All federal funds received; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Facts and statistics. Other facts and statistics necessary to exhibit the true state of the county's finances, including the number of weeks' board and expense of clothing furnished prisoners. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5716 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5716
30-A §5716. Other prudent securities
Status: in_force

Municipalities may invest in such securities as the municipal officers consider to be sound, prudent investments, the making of which would not otherwise be legal but for this section. Not more than 10% of the total assets of the permanent reserve fund, permanent trust fund or other permanent fund being invested may be invested in securities within the coverage of this section and investments in the stock of the State's financial institutions shall not be considered within this section. This section does not limit the authority of municipalities to invest in securities specifically regulated by this article; rather, this section gives additional authority to invest 10% in any type of prudent security. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 107 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 107
30-A §107. Contracts with municipalities
Status: in_force

In addition to any service authorized by or required of counties in this Title, the county commissioners of each county may develop and contract to provide any service that a municipality may perform. The county commissioners may develop such a service prior to executing a contract with a municipality but, unless otherwise provided for in this Title, may deliver the service only upon a contract with one or more municipalities or others as described in subsection 4 . The county commissioners may contract with municipalities, other political subdivisions of the State, regional planning councils, councils of government, quasi-municipal corporations, any agency or instrumentality of the State or private enterprises to enable the county to perform or to assist the county in the performance of all or part of the services contracted for by a municipality. [PL 1997, c. 785, §1 (AMD).]

1. Municipal action required. The legislative body of any municipality entering into a contract under this section must take appropriate action by ordinance, resolution or other action pursuant to law before the contract takes effect. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Contents of contract. Any contract with a municipality must specify the following: A. Its duration; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Its purpose; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The manner and amount of financing for the contracted services and maintaining a 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).] D. The scope and nature of the services to be performed by 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).] E. The manner of administering the performance of the contract and the methods and extent of municipal control of that administration; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 manner of acquiring, holding and disposing of real and personal property acquired or used in performing the 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).] G. Any limitations on the county commissioners' power to contract with other political subdivisions, quasi-municipal corporations, agencies, instrumentalities or enterprises to perform the services specified in the municipal-county contract, including the duties and activities that may be contracted for by 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).] H. The method of partial or complete termination of the contract and the obligations and responsibilities of each party on termination; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] I. Any other necessary and proper matters. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Filing. A copy of the contract shall be filed with the clerk of each municipality that is a party to the contract and in the office of the county commissioners. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Municipalities and others served. The county may provide services to municipalities and other public and private entities in the county or another county. Unless otherwise provided for in this Title, a county may not require municipalities or other entities to subscribe to, contract for or participate in any service under this section. [PL 1997, c. 785, §1 (NEW).]

5. Fees. Except as provided in subsection 6 , the cost of developing and providing the service must be borne by those municipalities or other public or private entities using the service or by other means, but may not in any way be borne by the tax for which municipalities are assessed pursuant to section 706 . [PL 2007, c. 105, §1 (AMD).]

6. Offshore island tax assessment credit. For the purpose of allowing an offshore island municipality not connected to the mainland by a bridge to contract independently with the county for rural patrol services, the county may credit the qualifying municipality for a portion of the county assessment that would otherwise have been used to provide rural patrol services to the municipality if it were on the mainland. For any such agreement that is entered into, the assessment credit must be annually negotiated by the qualifying municipality and the county commissioners. [PL 2007, c. 105, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 462 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 462
30-A §462. Aid to other law enforcement agencies
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by county charter or ordinance, the county commissioners may authorize the sheriff or other designee to request other counties to provide law enforcement officers to assist the requesting county. The county commissioner may authorize the sheriff or other designee to provide law enforcement officers to assist other counties when so requested by a properly authorized sheriff or other designee of the requesting county. [PL 2013, c. 261, §1 (NEW).]

The authorizations of the county commissioners under this section must be accompanied by an agreement between the requesting county and the responding county that specifies which county is liable, if any liability is determined to exist, for personal injury or property damage caused by or occurring to the law enforcement officers of the responding county in the course of assisting the requesting county. [PL 2013, c. 261, §1 (NEW).]

If a request for assistance is for a major unplanned incident that jeopardizes the health and welfare of the citizens of the requesting county and when delay may cause further jeopardy to life or property or in the case of jointly planned collaborative activity, the sheriff or the sheriff's designee may request assistance from or provide assistance to another county or law enforcement agency whether or not an agreement between the 2 counties or parties exists. Each law enforcement department shall assume its own liability to a 3rd party, except for liability incurred by the command or operational decisions made by the requesting department, which must be assumed by the requesting department. For the purposes of this paragraph, "major unplanned incident" means an extraordinary emergency to which a law enforcement agency is unable to adequately respond that presents a substantial and imminent danger to the public safety and that necessitates the cooperation or assistance of other law enforcement agencies. [PL 2013, c. 261, §1 (NEW).]

The law enforcement officers of the responding county or law enforcement agency have the same authority as law enforcement officers within the limits of the requesting county, except as to the service of civil process and, when assisting the other county, have the same privileges and immunities as when acting within their own jurisdiction. [PL 2013, c. 261, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2106 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 111 / Section 2106
30-A §2106. Recording
Status: in_force

Within 3 days after the results of the election have been declared, the municipal clerk shall prepare and sign 3 identical certificates setting forth any charter that has been adopted or revised and any charter modification or amendment approved. The clerk shall send one certificate to each of the following: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Secretary of State. The office of the Secretary of State, to 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).]

2. Law library. The Law and Legislative Reference Library; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Clerk's office. The office of the municipal clerk. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1652 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1652
30-A §1652. Jails to be clean and healthful
Status: in_force

The sheriff shall see that the county jail is kept clean and healthful and pay strict attention to the personal cleanliness of the prisoners. [PL 1997, c. 623, §6 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6110 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 229 / Section 6110
30-A §6110. Duration of power of board
Status: in_force

The board shall continue in charge of the government and financial affairs of the municipality until: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Obligations paid. Its taxes due the State, or loans made to pay those taxes, or expenses or obligations incurred by the commissioner or commissioners appointed under section 6106 or the board, have been paid; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Municipality may resume control. In the opinion of the commissioner or commissioners or the board, the financial affairs of the municipality may be resumed under local control. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 1904 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1904
30-A §1904. Condemnation proceedings
Status: in_force

The jail authority formed under this chapter, in exercising the right of eminent domain conferred upon it by section 1902 shall file in the office of the commissioners of the county in which the property to be taken is located and cause to be recorded in the registry of deeds in the county plans of the location of all lands, real estate, easements or interest in lands, real estate or easements, with an appropriate description and the names of the owners, if known. When for any reason the jail authority fails to acquire property that the jail authority is authorized to take and that is described in that location, or if the description of the location so recorded is defective and uncertain, the authority may, at any time, correct and perfect the description of the location and file a new description. In that case, the jail authority is liable in damages only for property for which the owner had not previously been paid, to be assessed as of the time of the original taking, and the jail authority is not liable for any acts that would have been justified if the original taking had been lawful. Entry may not be made on any private lands, except to make surveys, until the expiration of 10 days from the filing, at which time possession may be had of all the lands, real estate, easements or interests in lands, real estate or easements and other property and rights to be taken, but title may not vest in the jail authority until payment for the property. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4481 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 190 / Section 4481
30-A §4481. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2015, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]

1. Significant municipal land use decision. "Significant municipal land use decision" means final action on an application for a land use development project that is either: A. Submitted to the municipal reviewing authority, as defined by section 4301, subsection 12 , under a municipal site plan ordinance or other municipal ordinance adopted under chapter 187, subchapter 3 , or pursuant to authority under Title 38, section 488, subsection 19 or section 489‑A , but only if the land use development project consists of: (1) One or more buildings that occupy a total ground area in excess of 10,000 square feet or contain a total floor area in excess of 40,000 square feet; or (2) A total ground area in excess of 3 acres occupied by buildings, parking lots, roads, paved areas, wharves and other areas to be stripped or graded and not revegetated; or [PL 2015, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] B. Submitted as a project consisting of 10 or more lots subject to the municipal reviewing authority, as defined by section 4301, subsection 12 , under an ordinance adopted under chapter 187, subchapter 4 or pursuant to authority under Title 38, section 488, subsection 19 or section 489‑A . [PL 2015, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3007 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 141 / Section 3007
30-A §3007. Specific ordinance provisions
Status: in_force

The power to enact ordinances under section 3001 is subject to the following provisions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Limitation on affecting municipal officials. No change in the composition, mode of election or terms of office of the municipal legislative body, the mayor or the manager of any municipality may be accomplished by bylaw 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).]

2. Buildings, structures, mobile homes, travel trailers and related equipment. The following provisions apply to any ordinance enacted by a municipality concerning buildings, structures, mobile homes, travel trailers intended to be used for human habitation and all related equipment. A. Any building, structure, mobile home or travel trailer intended to be used for human habitation and travel trailer parking facility or any related equipment existing in violation of such an ordinance is a nuisance. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §26 (RPR); 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. A, §26 (RPR); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Falling ice and snow. The following provisions apply to any ordinance enacted by a municipality to protect persons and property from injury by requiring building owners or lessees to install roof guards to prevent the fall of snow and ice from the roofs of their buildings. A. The municipal officers shall send a written notice to the owner or lessee who fails to comply with such an 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).] B. If the owner or lessee does not install effective roof guards within 14 days after notice is sent, the owner or lessee is absolutely liable for all injury caused by failure to do so. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §27 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. After the 14-day period expires, the municipal officers may have proper roof guards installed at the municipality's expense, the reasonable charges for which may be recovered from the owner or lessee by special assessment as provided by Title 25, section 2393 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Any building existing in violation of such an ordinance is a nuisance. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §27 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Pension system. The following provisions apply to any ordinance enacted by a municipality to establish and maintain a general system of contributory pensions for the benefit of its officials and employees. A. Money appropriated by any municipality for the operation of a pension system together with money contributed by any person eligible to participate in the system shall be administered by a board created for that purpose and shall be kept in a separate fund to be invested and disbursed by the board. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. A municipality which establishes such a system may contract with any insurance company licensed to do business in the State for the payment of pension benefits. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Any pension funds held by a municipality or by a board established by it are exempt from attachment or trustee process. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Firearms and hunting equipment. A municipality shall consult with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife during the process of the consideration of the adoption or amendment of a firearm discharge ordinance. The area in which the discharge of firearms is prohibited by a firearm discharge ordinance must be described in the ordinance using clearly defined physical boundaries as points of reference. For purposes of this subsection, the term "clearly defined physical boundaries" includes but is not limited to roads, waterways and utility corridors. After January 1, 2000, a municipality that adopts or amends a firearm discharge ordinance shall provide the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife with a copy of the new or amended firearm discharge ordinance and a copy of any maps that show the areas in the municipality affected by the new or amended ordinance within 30 days from the date that the ordinance is enacted or amended. A municipality may not adopt or enforce any ordinance prohibited under Title 12, section 13201 . [PL 2013, c. 199, §2 (AMD).]

6. Restriction on nullification of final permit. A municipality may not nullify or amend a municipal land use permit by a subsequent enactment, amendment or repeal of a local ordinance after a period of 45 days has passed after: A. The permit has received its lawful final approval; and [PL 2011, c. 63, §1 (NEW).] B. If required, a public hearing was held on the permit. [PL 2011, c. 63, §1 (NEW).] For purposes of this subsection, "municipal land use permit" includes a building permit, zoning permit, subdivision approval, site plan approval, conditional use approval, special exception approval or other land use permit or approval. For the purposes of this subsection, "nullify or amend" means to nullify or amend a municipal land use permit directly or to nullify or amend any other municipal permit in a manner that effectively nullifies or amends a municipal land use permit. This subsection does not alter or invalidate any provision of a municipal ordinance that provides for the expiration or lapse of a permit or approval granted pursuant to that permit following the expiration of a certain period of time. [PL 2011, c. 63, §1 (NEW).]

7. Restriction on retroactive application. A municipality or a municipal reviewing authority as defined by section 4301, subsection 12 may not enforce or apply a land use ordinance with retroactive effect unless the ordinance includes a provision that expressly states it has retroactive application. A municipality or municipal reviewing authority may not apply a land use ordinance with retroactive effect to a pending permit application for a land use permit that includes a proposal for a development that includes one or more units of residential housing if the proposal date of the ordinance occurred after the application was submitted to the municipality and, notwithstanding Title 1, section 302 , the application is deemed complete for processing. For the purposes of this subsection: A. "Proposal date" means the date on which the proposed land use ordinance or proposed amendment to an ordinance is posted pursuant to section 3002, subsection 1 or the date on which a permit application is filed to circulate a petition for a voter-initiated measure to adopt or amend a land use ordinance; and [PL 2023, c. 598, §1 (NEW).] B. A permit application is deemed complete for processing when it is submitted to the municipality or municipal reviewing authority and, at the time of submission, the applicant can demonstrate legally enforceable title or right to or interest in all the property proposed for development. [PL 2023, c. 598, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 598, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3774 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3774
30-A §3774. Application
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to transactions involving only beverage containers. [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1505 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1505
30-A §1505. Record of persons committed
Status: in_force

Every sheriff shall keep a true and exact calendar containing the names of all prisoners committed to the jail under the sheriff's charge, their residences, additions, time of their commitments, for what cause and by what authority, and a particular description of the persons of those committed for offenses. The sheriff shall register the name and description, the time when and the authority by which any prisoner was discharged, and the time and manner of any prisoner's escape. The information required by this section must be kept in a suitable, permanent record at the office of the sheriff. [PL 2001, c. 33, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6054 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6054
30-A §6054. Liquor Operation Revenue Fund
Status: in_force

1. Fund established. The Liquor Operation Revenue Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is a nonlapsing fund established within the bond bank to receive the amounts referred to in subsection 2 and to pay amounts due under the liquor operation revenue bonds and any ancillary obligations. The fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts of the bond bank. [PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

2. Funding. Beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2023, there must be deposited directly into the fund any amounts received pursuant to Title 28‑A, section 90 and Title 22‑A , former section 216 and any other money or funds transferred or made available to the bond bank only for the purposes of the fund from any other source including without limitation amounts required to be deposited in the fund by the terms of any ancillary obligation or other agreement related to liquor operation revenue bonds. [PL 2023, c. 189, Pt. H, §4 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 189, Pt. H, §6 (AFF).]

3. Use of fund during bond retirement period; fiscal years before July 1, 2017. Money in the fund must be held and applied solely to the payment of the liquor operation revenue bonds and any ancillary obligations secured by the fund as the bonds and ancillary obligations become due and payable and for the retirement of liquor operation revenue bonds, including costs of administering the fund, the bonds and the ancillary obligations and the payment of any redemption premium required to be paid when any liquor operation revenue bonds are redeemed or retired before maturity or for the payment of ancillary obligations; except that, to the extent there is money in the fund not needed in accordance with terms of the liquor operation revenue bonds and ancillary obligations, before June 30th of each year, the bond bank shall withdraw an amount not exceeding $16,714,844 in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, $16,639,000 in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 and $16,817,000 in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 to be paid to the State and distributed as follows: A. First, to the General Fund as undedicated revenue up to $9,714,884 in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, $9,639,000 in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 and $9,817,000 in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017; [PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).] B. Second, the remainder, if any, in each fiscal year divided in equal amounts to an account within the Department of Health and Human Services and an account within the Department of Environmental Protection, up to $3,500,000 per account or the maximum amount allowed for federal matching funds purposes under federal water programs, whichever is less, to be used for revolving loan funds for drinking water systems and wastewater treatment; and [PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).] C. Third, the remainder, if any, to an account within the Department of Transportation to be used for the construction of highways and bridges. [PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

4. Use of fund during bond retirement period; from July 1, 2017 until bonds retired. Money in the fund must be held and applied solely to the payment of the liquor operation revenue bonds and any ancillary obligations secured by the fund as the bonds and ancillary obligations become due and payable and for the retirement of liquor operation revenue bonds, including costs of administering the fund, the bonds and the ancillary obligations and the payment of any redemption premium required to be paid when any liquor operation revenue bonds are redeemed or retired before maturity or for the payment of ancillary obligations; except that, to the extent there is money in the fund not needed in accordance with terms of the liquor operation revenue bonds and ancillary obligations, before June 30th of each year, the bond bank shall withdraw an amount not exceeding $7,000,000 to be paid to the State and distributed as follows: A. First, in equal amounts to an account within the Department of Health and Human Services and an account within the Department of Environmental Protection, up to $3,500,000 per account or the maximum amount allowed for federal matching funds purposes under federal water programs, whichever is less, to be used for revolving loan funds for drinking water systems and wastewater treatment; and [PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).] B. The remainder, if any, to an account within the Department of Transportation to be used for the construction of highways and bridges. [PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).] Immediately upon retirement of all outstanding liquor operation revenue bonds and ancillary obligations secured by the fund, the bond bank shall withdraw any excess money in the fund and transfer it to the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund established in Title 5, section 1532 . [PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

5. Use of fund after bond retirement. After all liquor operation revenue bonds and any ancillary obligations secured by the fund have been retired, the first $7,000,000 of any amounts received pursuant to Title 28‑A, section 90 must be deposited as undedicated revenue to the General Fund and any amount in excess of $7,000,000 must be deposited as undedicated revenue to the Highway Fund. A. [PL 2023, c. 189, Pt. H, §5 (RP); PL 2023, c. 189, Pt. H, §6 (AFF).] B. [PL 2023, c. 189, Pt. H, §5 (RP); PL 2023, c. 189, Pt. H, §6 (AFF).] C. [PL 2023, c. 189, Pt. H, §5 (RP); PL 2023, c. 189, Pt. H, §6 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 189, Pt. H, §5 (RPR); PL 2023, c. 189, Pt. H, §6 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5113 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5113
30-A §5113. Bonds as legal investments
Status: in_force

All public officers, municipal corporations, political subdivisions and public bodies, all banks, trust companies, bankers, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business; all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business; and all executors, administrators, curators, 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 the authority under this chapter. These bonds and other obligations are authorized security for all public deposits. It is the purpose of this section to authorize any persons, political subdivisions and officers, public or private, to use any funds owned or controlled by them for the purchase of any such bonds or other obligations. Nothing in this section with regard to legal investments may be construed as relieving any person of any duty or 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. § 6015 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6015
30-A §6015. Undertakings of depositories
Status: in_force

1. Undertakings; securities as collateral. All national banking associations or state banks, trust companies, savings banks, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business may give to the bank a good and sufficient undertaking with sureties approved by the bank to the effect that the national banking association or state bank or banking institution, as described, will faithfully keep and pay over to the order of or upon the warrant of the bank or its authorized agent, all the funds deposited with it by the bank and agreed interest on those funds under this chapter, at such times or upon such demands as are agreed with the bank. A. Instead of those sureties, the national banking association or state bank or banking institution as described may deposit with the bank or its authorized agent or any trustee for the bank or for the holders of any bonds, as collateral, any securities approved 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).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Deposit agreement. The deposits of the bank may be evidenced by an agreement in the form and upon the terms and conditions agreed upon by the bank and the national banking association or state bank or banking institution. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3106-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 151 / Section 3106-A
30-A §3106-A. Municipal authority to manage abandoned mobile homes
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Mobile home" has the same meaning as in Title 10, section 9091, subsection 1 . [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] B. "Property defect" means a condition that, in the judgment of the municipality, contributes to blight as a result of the continued lack of care, maintenance or security of a property. [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] C. "Responsible party" includes the owner or owners of record for a mobile home, not including a mortgagee. [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]

2. Municipal authority. In accordance with this section, the municipal officers or their designees may regulate the care, maintenance and security of a mobile home determined to be abandoned under subsection 4 if the responsible parties fail to address the property defects after notice and an opportunity to comply, and the municipality may recover its costs from the responsible parties. The authority established by this section may not be construed to replace or supplant any municipal authority to provide for basic necessities under Title 14, section 6026‑A or address dangerous buildings under Title 17, chapter 91, subchapter 4 . Municipal action under this section may not be interpreted to bestow any responsibility on the municipality to safeguard or otherwise preserve or protect an abandoned mobile home. A municipality is authorized to take corrective action in accordance with this section, up to and including taking possession of and disposing of an abandoned mobile home and all related personal property. [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]

3. Notice of foreclosure; designation of representative. When initiating a foreclosure action on a property, a foreclosing mortgagee shall notify the municipality where the property is situated and designate an in-state representative responsible for responding to municipal inquiries regarding the property. The foreclosing mortgagee shall provide the municipality where the property is located with the contact information for the mortgagee's in-state representative. For the purposes of this subsection, "contact information" means both a mailing address and a direct telephone number with a functioning voice mailbox, as well as the in-state representative's direct e-mail address when available. [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]

4. Determination of abandonment. Before a municipality may initiate corrective measures to address property defects pursuant to this section, either a court or the municipal officers must have determined that the mobile home has been abandoned according to the evidence of abandonment described in Title 14, section 6326, subsection 2, paragraph A , C , D , E , F , G or H . A. The municipal officers shall provide notice to the responsible party and hold a hearing before making a determination that a mobile home has been abandoned. The notice of hearing must: (1) State the scheduled date, time and location of the hearing; and (2) Inform the responsible party that, upon a finding of abandonment, the municipality may require the responsible party to correct any property defects within 60 days of issuing a notice to correct. [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] B. A hearing under paragraph A must be held not less than 7 days after receipt or publication of the notice. [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] C. An order issued by the municipality determining that a mobile home is abandoned may be combined with the notice to correct set forth in subsection 5 . [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]

5. Notice to correct. Upon a finding of abandonment, the municipal officers may give written notice to the responsible party to correct the property defect. The municipal notice to correct under this subsection must: A. Identify the property defect; [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] B. State the municipality's intention to take appropriate preventive or corrective measures to address the property defect; [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] C. Identify the measures the municipality will take if the responsible party has not remedied the property defect identified within 60 days of the notice to correct; [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] D. State the municipality's intention to subsequently recover the municipality's direct, legal and administrative costs from the responsible party; [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] E. Inform the responsible party of the responsible party's ability to avert the municipality's actions by remedying the property defect as identified in the notice; and [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] F. State the municipality's intention to take possession of and dispose of the mobile home and all related personal property if the responsible party has not remedied the property defect identified within 60 days of the notice to correct. [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]

6. Notice process. A notice required to be given under this section is governed by the following. A. Notice must be hand-delivered or mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the responsible party. Notice is sufficient if the signed receipt is returned or the certified mail is returned as refused by the recipient. [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] B. If the name or address of the responsible party cannot be determined with reasonable diligence, or notice was otherwise not successful pursuant to paragraph A , the notice must be published twice consecutively in a daily or weekly newspaper having general circulation in the municipality in which the mobile home is located. [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]

7. Costs. A responsible party is jointly and severally liable to a municipality for its direct, legal and administrative costs incurred while remedying or attempting to remedy the property defect pursuant to this section. The responsible party shall reimburse the municipality for its costs within 30 days after demand, or a special tax may be assessed against the property in the amount of those costs and may be collected in the same manner as other state, county and municipal taxes are collected. [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]

8. Appeals. An appeal to a determination of abandonment by the municipal officers pursuant to subsection 4 is to the Superior Court pursuant to the provisions of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80B. [PL 2015, c. 244, §1 (NEW).] Revisor's Note: §3106-A. Municipal authority to manage abandoned properties (As enacted by PL 2015, c. 276, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 30-A, SECTION 3106-B)
30-A M.R.S. § 766 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 766
30-A §766. Final budget estimates; filing
Status: in_force

A copy of the final budget estimates must be filed, on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor, with the State Auditor, who shall retain them for 3 years. [PL 1991, c. 749, §1 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5264 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 207-A / Section 5264
30-A §5264. Development districts; development programs and ordinances
Status: in_force

1. Districts. The municipal legislative body may designate development districts within the boundaries of the municipality. Before designating a development district, the municipal legislative body or the municipal legislative body's designee shall hold at least one public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be published at least 10 days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality. New development districts may not be established after January 1, 1998. The commissioner may establish, by rule, procedures governing the administration of this section. A. At least 75% by area of the real property within a development district must be owned by a company engaged in the pulp and paper industry. [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).] B. Subsequent changes in the boundaries of a development district must be adopted in the same manner as the original delegation under this subsection. [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).] C. The development program must be completed within 5 years of the designation of the tax increment financing district by the commissioner. [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).] D. Before final designation of a tax increment financing district, the commissioner shall review the proposal to ensure that the proposal complies with statutory requirements. In addition, the commissioner must have received notification from the Commissioner of Environmental Protection that those elements of a development program undertaken by parties other than the municipality are part of a certified environmental improvement project or projects. A designation under this subsection is effective upon approval by the municipal legislative body and, for tax increment financing districts, upon approval by the commissioner. If the municipality has a charter, the designation of a development district may not be in conflict with the provisions of the municipal charter. [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).]

2. Program. The legislative body of a municipality shall adopt a development program for each development district. The program must be adopted at the same time as the district as part of the district adoption proceedings or, if at a different time, in the same manner as adoption of the district, with the same notice, hearing and consultation requirements of subsection 1 . Subsequent changes in the program must be adopted in the same manner as the original adoption under this subsection. [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).]

3. Certification of environmental improvement projects. Any pulp and paper industry applicant seeking to participate in a tax increment financing district designated under this chapter or participation in the pulp and paper environmental investment program shall submit to the Commissioner of Environmental Protection an application including a complete description of all proposed project elements and associated, estimated direct costs that comprise its environmental improvement project and any other relevant information as the Commissioner of Environmental Protection may require. A. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall issue a certificate of approval for all or a portion of a proposed project if, in the commissioner's judgment, the proposed project or portions of the project satisfy the definition of an environmental improvement project. [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).] B. For each project, the commissioner shall establish a list of certified elements of the project that are necessary to implement the certified project or portions of the project. This list may include any or all of those elements described under section 5263, subsection 9, paragraph B , subparagraph (12). [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §111 (COR).] C. The commissioner shall issue a decision within 90 days of application and may contract for outside review of the application under Title 38, section 344‑A . [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).] [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §111 (COR).]

4. Powers. Within development districts, and consistent with the development program, the municipality or the municipality's designee may acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, preserve, alter, extend, operate, maintain or promote development intended to meet the objectives of the development program. Pursuant to the development program, the municipality may acquire property, land or easements through negotiation or by using eminent domain powers in the manner authorized for community development programs under section 5204 . The municipality's legislative body may adopt ordinances regulating traffic in and access to facilities constructed within the development district. The municipality may install public improvements. [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4807 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4807
30-A §4807. Separability
Status: in_force

In accordance with section 4722, subsection 1, paragraph H , the authority to issue bonds granted by this subchapter and the terms, conditions, purposes and uses of those bonds are separate from, and not limited or restricted by, the authority to issue bonds granted in the several separate subchapters of this chapter. The provisions of all other subchapters of this chapter apply to this subchapter except sections 4901 to 4907 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4772 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4772
30-A §4772. Municipal advances to housing authorities
Status: in_force

The municipality for which a housing authority is created may lend or donate money to the authority. When such a loan is made to a housing authority to aid its initial organization or its planning and preparation for projects, the loan may be made upon the condition that the housing authority will repay the loan out of any money which becomes available to it for the construction of the projects involved. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 154 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 154
30-A §154. Salaries
Status: in_force

County treasurers shall receive annual salaries as set forth in section 2 . The deputy treasurer shall receive an annual salary as established by the treasurer and approved by the county commissioners. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30 M.R.S. § 7209 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 603 / Section 7209
30 §7209. Law enforcement within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land
Status: in_force

1. Exclusive authority of Mi'kmaq Nation law enforcement officers. Law enforcement officers appointed by the Mi'kmaq Nation have exclusive authority to enforce, within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land, the criminal, juvenile, civil and domestic relations laws over which the Mi'kmaq Nation has exclusive jurisdiction under section 7208, subsection 1, and to enforce, on Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land, ordinances adopted under section 7205 and section 7206, subsection 1. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

2. Joint authority of Mi'kmaq Nation and state law enforcement officers. Law enforcement officers appointed by the Mi'kmaq Nation and state and county law enforcement officers have the authority within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land to enforce all laws of the State other than those over which the Mi'kmaq Nation has exclusive jurisdiction under section 7208, subsection 1. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

3. Agreements for cooperation and mutual aid. This section does not prevent the Mi'kmaq Nation and any state, county or local law enforcement agency from entering into agreements for cooperation and mutual aid. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

4. Powers and training requirements. Law enforcement officers appointed by the Mi'kmaq Nation possess the same powers and are subject to the same duties, limitations and training requirements as other corresponding law enforcement officers under the laws of the State. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

5. Reports to the State Bureau of Identification by Mi'kmaq Nation. Mi'kmaq Nation law enforcement agencies shall submit to the Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Identification uniform crime reports and other information required by Title 25, section 1544. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6111 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 229 / Section 6111
30-A §6111. Complaint; notice
Status: in_force

1. Commissioners may file complaint. If the commissioner or commissioners who are in charge of the affairs of any municipality under this chapter believe that the municipality has incurred, prior to the date on which the board took over the administration of the municipality's affairs, debts and obligations in excess of the debt limit fixed by the Constitution of Maine for the municipality, and, except for section 6109 the municipality would be subjected to a multiplicity of actions, the commissioner or commissioners may bring a complaint in the name of the inhabitants of the municipality in the Superior Court in the county in which the municipality is located against all of the known persons holding any debts or obligations against the inhabitants of the municipality, to have the validity of all the debts and obligations of the municipality determined. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Attorney General to represent petitioners. The Attorney General shall appear for and on behalf of the petitioner in these proceedings. The commissioner or commissioners in charge of the municipality's affairs shall pay the expense of the Attorney General's representation from any funds in their control. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Filing deadline; notice. The court may fix a time within which all persons holding claims or demands against the inhabitants of the municipality must file their claim or demand for adjudication of its validity as an obligation of the municipality. The court shall order public notice to be given to creditors of the inhabitants of the municipality to file their claims within the time specified. The notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the municipality is located for at least 3 successive weeks. The last publication must be at least 30 days before the final date set by the court for filing claims against the inhabitants of the municipality. The court, in its discretion, may order any additional notice to be given that is proper and necessary. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Hearing. After notice has been given under subsection 3 and before the period for filing claims against the inhabitants of the municipality has expired, the court shall fix the time for hearing upon the claims so filed to determine the validity and amount of the obligation. This hearing may be adjourned from time to time. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Appeal to Law Court. Any party aggrieved by the finding of the Superior Court may appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court. The time for taking the appeal and the manner and any conditions for the taking of the appeal are as the Supreme Judicial Court provides by rule. The judgment of the Superior Court is binding upon all parties unless appealed under this subsection. [PL 2001, c. 17, §5 (AMD).]

6. Effect of judgment. All obligations determined by the court not to be valid claims against the inhabitants of the municipality shall be forever barred in any action against the inhabitants of the municipality. The court's finding may be pleaded as a bar to any action brought upon the claim or claims. All indebtedness adjudicated to be valid against the inhabitants of the municipality by the finding of the Superior Court or on appeal, if an appeal is taken by either party, shall be thereafter considered as a valid outstanding indebtedness against the inhabitants of the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 501 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 501
30-A §501. Employment and dismissal of county employees
Status: in_force

1. Employment. All county officers or department heads shall submit to the county commissioners or the County Personnel Board, if one has been established under article 2 , the name of any person the county officer or department head proposes to employ or the names of more than one person from which the county commissioners or personnel board are to select a person for employment. The county commissioners or the County Personnel Board may approve the employment of the person or select a person for employment. If approval is withheld or a selection is not made, the county commissioners or the County Personnel Board, within 14 days after the name or names have been submitted, shall notify the county officer or department head of the reasons for their disapproval or failure to make a selection. [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]

2. Qualifications. All county employees shall be appointed without regard to any political affiliation and solely on the basis of professional qualifications relating to the work to be performed or their potential for acquiring those qualifications. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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-A. Probationary period for corrections officials. A person who is hired as jailer, master, keeper or a subordinate assistant or employee under section 1501 must complete an employment probationary period that lasts for one year. During the probationary period, a person who is hired as jailer, master, keeper or a subordinate assistant or employee under section 1501 may be dismissed, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Dismissal, suspension or any other disciplinary action against an employee during the probationary period is not subject to the grievance and arbitration provision of the collective bargaining agreement. [PL 2021, c. 601, §11 (AMD).]

3. Dismissal, suspension, discipline. Following a reasonable probationary period consistent with the provisions of subsection 2‑A and section 2701 , a county officer or department head may dismiss, suspend or otherwise discipline a department employee only for cause, except as provided in paragraph A . Cause for dismissal, suspension or disciplinary action must be a just, reasonable, appropriate and substantial reason for the action taken that relates to or affects the ability, performance of duties, authority or actions of the employee or the public's rights or interests. A. An employee may be dismissed by a county officer or department head only for cause and only with the prior approval of the county commissioners or personnel board, except that county employees may be laid off or dismissed, with the approval of the county commissioners or personnel board, to meet the requirements of budget reductions or governmental reorganization. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. In every case of suspension or disciplinary action other than dismissal, at the employee's request, the county commissioners or personnel board shall investigate the circumstances and fairness of the action and, if they find the charges unwarranted, shall order the employee's reinstatement to the employee's former position with no loss of pay, rights or benefits resulting from the suspension or disciplinary action. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 2009, c. 106, §2 (AMD).]

4. Application to county commissioners' employees. Subsections 1 and 3 do not apply to county employees directly employed by the county commissioners, unless a County Personnel Board has been established under article 2 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Application to chief deputy. Subsections 1 , 2 and 3 do not apply to the appointment, dismissal, suspension or discipline of a chief deputy by a sheriff. [PL 2011, c. 15, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5105 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5105
30-A §5105. Workable program
Status: in_force

1. Goals of program. For the purposes of this chapter, the authority may formulate for the municipality a workable program for using appropriate private and public resources to: A. Eliminate and prevent the development or spread of slums and urban blight; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Encourage needed urban rehabilitation; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Provide for the redevelopment of slum and blighted areas; 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).] D. Undertake any of these activities or other feasible municipal activities that are suitably employed to achieve the objectives of the workable program. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Provisions of program. The workable program may provide for, but is not limited to: A. The prevention of the spread of blight into areas of the municipality which are free from blight through the diligent enforcement of housing, zoning and occupancy controls and standards; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 clearance and redevelopment of slum and blighted areas or portions of those areas; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The rehabilitation or conservation of slum and blighted areas or portions of those areas by: (1) Replanning, removing congestion, providing parks, playgrounds and other public improvements; (2) Encouraging voluntary rehabilitation; and (3) Compelling the repair and rehabilitation of deteriorated or deteriorating structures. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4323 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4323
30-A §4323. Local authority for growth management
Status: in_force

Through the exercise of its home rule authority, subject to the express limitations and requirements of this subchapter, every municipality may: [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. F, §22 (AMD).]

1. Planning. Plan for its future development and growth; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

2. Growth management program. Adopt and amend local growth management programs, including comprehensive plans and implementation programs, consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter; and [PL 2003, c. 641, §6 (AMD).]

3. Other. Do all other things necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2964 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 133 / Section 2964
30-A §2964. Applicability to house lots or written agreements
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter extends to house lots, the contents of which do not exceed half an acre; but if the owner of such lot improves it, the owner of the adjacent land shall make and maintain 1/2 of the fence between them whether that owner of adjacent land improves or not; nor does this chapter make void any written agreement respecting partition fences. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3836 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3836
30-A §3836. Damage to hotel property
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 4-A , any guest, boarder, occupant or other person in a hotel, inn, boardinghouse, lodging house, campground or restaurant who intentionally destroys or damages any property belonging to or in use in that establishment is guilty of a Class D crime and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 11 months, or both. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 853 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 853
30-A §853. Waldo County Budget Committee
Status: in_force

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

1. Membership. The budget committee shall consist of 9 members, 3 members from each commissioner district selected as provided for in this section. The county commissioners shall serve on the committee in an advisory capacity only and may not vote on any committee matters. In 1987, and thereafter, at least 90 days before the end of every fiscal year, the members shall be elected by the following procedure. A. The county commissioners shall notify all municipal officers in the county to caucus by county commissioner districts at a specified date, time and place for the purpose of nominating at least one municipal officer from each district as a candidate for the county budget committee; except that in 1987, at least 3 municipal officers shall be nominated from each district. A county commissioner shall serve as nonvoting moderator for his district's caucus. Nominations shall be received from the floor. The nominee receiving the most votes shall be approved. Any other nominees who receive a majority vote of those present shall also be approved. The names of those duly approved shall be recorded and forwarded to the county commissioners to be placed on a written ballot. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The county commissioners shall have written ballots printed with the names of those candidates selected in their districts under paragraph A . Each commissioner district shall require a separate ballot and each ballot shall specify each candidate's full name and municipality. The county commissioners shall distribute the appropriate ballots to each municipality within a commissioner district. The municipal officers shall vote as a board for one budget committee member from the candidates on the ballot and return the ballot to the county commissioners by a certain date, except that in 1987, the municipal officers shall vote as a board for 3 budget committee members. The ballots shall be counted at a regular meeting of the county commissioners. Each vote shall be weighted according to that municipality's population as a proportion of the district's total population, except that no municipality may have more than one budget committee member. The county commissioners shall notify each municipality, in writing, of the results of the election and shall certify the results to the Secretary of State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Duties. The county budget committee shall review the budget estimates prepared by the county commissioners and approve a final county 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).]

3. Term of office. The term of office shall be 3 years, provided that a budget committee member remains a municipal officer in the municipal officer's municipality, except that of those elected in 1987, one from each district shall be elected for a term of 3 years; one from each district shall be elected for a term of 2 years; and one from each district shall be elected for a term of one year. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Vacancies. A vacancy occurring on the budget committee must be filled by the committee for the balance of the unexpired term. The person appointed to fill the vacant office must be a municipal officer from the same municipality as the person vacating the office. If the municipality of the person vacating the office declines to send a new member, the committee may solicit another municipality in the same district as the municipality of the vacating member that does not have a member sitting on the committee to send a municipal officer to fill the vacancy. [PL 2017, c. 78, §1 (AMD).]

5. Expenses. Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed from the county treasury for expenses lawfully incurred by them in the performance of their duties. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 852 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 852
30-A §852. Definitions
Status: in_force

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

1. County commissioners. "County commissioners" means the county commissioners of Waldo 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 officers. "Municipal officers" means the mayor, councillors or members of the select board. [PL 2021, c. 275, §18 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4747 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4747
30-A §4747. Cooperation in undertaking projects
Status: in_force

Any state public body, upon such terms, with or without consideration, as it may determine 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. Interest in property; rights and privileges. Dedicate, sell, convey or lease any of its interest in any property, or grant easements, licenses or any other rights or privileges in property to a housing 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. Facilities furnished. Cause parks, playgrounds, recreational, community, educational, water, sewer or drainage facilities, or any other works which it is otherwise empowered to undertake, to be furnished adjacent to or in connection with any 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. Roads, streets, ways. Furnish, dedicate, close, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan or replan streets, roads, roadways, alleys, sidewalks or other places, in or adjacent to any 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).]

4. Plans and zoning. Plan or replan, zone or rezone any part of the state public body; make exceptions from building regulations and ordinances; any city may change its map; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Services. Cause services to be furnished to the housing authority of the character which the state public body is otherwise empowered to furnish; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Agreements as to buildings. Enter into agreements with respect to the exercise by the state public body of its powers relating to the repair, closing or demolition of unsafe, insanitary or unfit buildings; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. Sums in lieu of taxes. Agree with the housing authority with respect to the housing authority's payment of such sums in lieu of taxes as the authority determines to be consistent with the maintenance of the low-rent character of housing projects or the achievement of the purposes of this chapter; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

8. Aid and cooperation. Do anything necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate in the planning, undertaking, construction or operation of such projects; 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).]

9. Agreements concerning action of the state public body. Enter into agreements, which may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law to the contrary, with a housing authority concerning action to be taken by the state public body under any of the powers granted by this chapter. If at any time title to, or possession of, any project is held by any public body or governmental agency authorized to engage in the development or administration of low-rent housing or slum-clearance projects, including the Federal Government, the provisions of these agreements shall inure to the benefit of and may be enforced by the public body or governmental agency. A state public body may make any sale, conveyance, lease or agreement provided for in this section without public notice, advertisement or public bidding, notwithstanding any other laws to the contrary. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 905 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 905
30-A §905. Priority social services programs
Status: in_force

The county commissioners may expend county funds, from whatever source received, for a priority social services program under the Priority Social Services Act of 1973 contained in Title 22, Subtitle IV . They may assist in, contribute to and participate in providing a priority social services program through agreements between public or nonprivate organizations and the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

1. Cumberland County. The county commissioners of Cumberland County may also expend county funds for other nonwelfare programs as authorized by the Cumberland County legislative delegation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3511 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3511
30-A §3511. Exempt from taxation; fuel tax refund
Status: in_force

The property, both real and personal, of a district, whether held and operated by itself or leased to a private operator, for the purpose of providing mass transportation as provided in this chapter, is exempt from all registration fees, real, personal, excise, sales and use, and any other taxes which are assessed by the State or any political subdivision of the State. A district, or its lessee, or any person contracting with the district for the purpose of furnishing mass transportation, is entitled to be reimbursed and paid to the extent of the full amount of the tax paid for fuel used in motor vehicles owned and operated by them for that purpose. That district, lessee or person shall present its claim to the State Tax Assessor in the form and with any information that the State Tax Assessor requires, accompanied by original invoices showing the purchases. Applications for refunds as provided must be filed with the State Tax Assessor within 9 months from the date of purchase. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 1323 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 1323
30-A §1323. Charter amendments; procedure
Status: in_force

1. County commissioners. The county commissioners may determine that amendments to the county charter should be considered and, by order, provide for notice and hearing on them in the same manner as provided in subsection 4, paragraph A . Within 7 days after the hearing, the county commissioners may order the proposed amendment to be placed on a ballot at the next regular or special statewide election held in the county at least 30 days after the order is passed. A. Each amendment shall be limited to a single subject, but more than one section of the charter may be amended as long as it is germane to that subject. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Alternative statements of a single amendment are prohibited. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Petition by voters. On the written petition of a number of voters equal to at least 10% of the number of votes cast in a county at the last gubernatorial election the county commissioners shall, by order, provide that the proposed amendments to the county charter be placed on a ballot in accordance with the following procedures. A. Each amendment shall be limited to a single subject, but more than one section of the charter may be amended as long as it is germane to that subject. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Alternative statements of a single amendment are prohibited. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Petition procedure. The petition forms shall carry the following legend in bold lettering at the top of the face of each form. "County of ...." "Each of the undersigned voters respectfully requests the county commissioners to provide for the amendment of the county charter as set out below." No more than one subject may be included in a petition. In all other respects, the form, content and procedures governing amendment petitions are the same as provided for charter revision and adoption petitions under section 1321 , including procedures relating to filing, sufficiency and amendments.

4. Action on petition. The following procedures shall be followed upon receipt of a report that a petition is sufficient. A. Within 10 days after receiving a report that a petition is sufficient, the county commissioners shall, by order, provide for a public hearing on the proposed amendment. At least 10 days before the hearing, they shall publish a notice of the hearing in a newspaper having general circulation in the county. The notice must contain the text of the proposed amendment and a brief explanation. The hearing shall be conducted by the county commissioners or a committee appointed by them. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Within 7 days after public hearing, the county commissioners or the committee appointed by them shall file with the county clerk a report containing the final draft of the proposed amendment and a written opinion by an attorney admitted to the bar of this State that the proposed amendment does not conflict with the general laws, the United States Constitution or the Constitution of Maine. In the case of a committee report, a copy shall also be filed with the county commissioners. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. On all petitions filed more than 120 days before the end of the current county fiscal year, the county commissioners shall order the proposed amendment to be submitted to the voters of the county at the next regular or special statewide election held within that year after the final report is filed. If no such election is held before the end of the current county fiscal year, the county commissioners may order a special election to be held before the end of the current county fiscal year for the purpose of voting on the proposed amendment. Unrelated charter amendments shall be submitted to the voters as separate questions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Summary. When the county commissioners, with the advice of an attorney, determine that it is not practical to print the proposed amendment on the ballot and that a summary would not misrepresent the subject matter of the proposed amendment, the county commissioners shall include in their order a summary of the proposed amendment and instruction to the clerk to include the summary on the ballot instead of the text of the proposed amendment. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3157 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 153 / Section 3157
30-A §3157. Automotive fire apparatus
Status: in_force

All new automotive fire apparatus purchased by municipal fire departments or volunteer fire associations with public money must be constructed and equipped in conformance with the standards set forth in the edition of National Fire Protection, Pamphlet #1901, Standards for Automotive Fire Apparatus, which is in effect on the date of the purchase 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).]

A municipality or volunteer fire association which receives delivery of automotive fire apparatus not in conformance with these standards may, in addition to its other remedies, recover in a civil action a penalty from the seller in an amount equal to 10% of the purchase price of the apparatus. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4364 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4364
30-A §4364. Affordable housing density
Status: in_force

(CONFLICT)

For an affordable housing development approved on or after the implementation date, a municipality with density requirements shall apply density requirements in accordance with this section. [PL 2023, c. 192, §1 (AMD).]

1. Definition. For the purposes of this section, "affordable housing development" means: A. For rental housing, a development in which a household whose income does not exceed 80% of the median income for the area as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the United States Housing Act of 1937, Public Law 75-412, 50 Stat. 888, Section 8, as amended, can afford 51% or more of the units in the development without spending more than 30% of the household's monthly income on housing costs; and [PL 2023, c. 192, §2 (AMD).] B. For owned housing, a development in which a household whose income does not exceed 120% of the median income for the area as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the United States Housing Act of 1937, Public Law 75-412, 50 Stat. 888, Section 8, as amended, can afford 51% or more of the units in the development without spending more than 30% of the household's monthly income on housing costs. [PL 2023, c. 192, §2 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 192, §2 (AMD).]

1-A. Implementation date. For purposes of this section, "implementation date" means: A. January 1, 2024 for municipalities for which ordinances may be enacted by the municipal officers without further action or approval by the voters of the municipality; and [PL 2023, c. 192, §3 (NEW).] B. July 1, 2024 for all other municipalities. [PL 2023, c. 192, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 192, §3 (NEW).]

2. (CONFLICT: Text as amended by PL 2025, c. 385, §4) Density requirements. A municipality shall allow an affordable housing development where multifamily dwellings are allowed to have a dwelling unit density of at least 2 1/2 times the base density that is otherwise allowed in that location and may not require more than 2 off-street parking spaces for every 3 units. The development must be in a designated growth area of a municipality as identified in a comprehensive plan adopted pursuant to this subchapter or the development must be served by a public, special district or other centrally managed water system and a public, special district or other comparable sewer system. The development must comply with minimum lot size requirements in accordance with Title 12, chapter 423‑A, as applicable. [PL 2025, c. 385, §4 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

2. (CONFLICT: Text as amended by PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. D, §36) Density requirements. A municipality shall allow an affordable housing development where multifamily dwellings are allowed to have a dwelling unit density of at least 2 1/2 times the base density that is otherwise allowed in that location and may not require more than 2 off-street parking spaces for every 3 units. The development must be in a designated growth area of a municipality consistent with Title 5, section 3234, subsection 1, paragraph A or B or the development must be served by a public, special district or other centrally managed water system and a public, special district or other comparable sewer system. The development must comply with minimum lot size requirements in accordance with Title 12, chapter 423‑A , as applicable. [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. D, §36 (AMD).]

2-A. Additional height allowance. Except as otherwise prohibited under Title 38, chapter 3 and municipal shoreland zoning ordinances, a municipality shall allow, subject to review by a municipal fire official or designee, an affordable housing development to exceed any municipal height restriction by no less than one story or 14 feet. [PL 2025, c. 385, §5 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

3. Long-term affordability. Before granting final approval of an affordable housing development, including but not limited to issuing an occupancy permit, a municipality shall require that the owner of the affordable housing development have executed a restrictive covenant, recorded in the appropriate registry of deeds, for the benefit of and enforceable by a party acceptable to the municipality, to ensure that for at least 30 years after completion of construction: A. For rental housing, occupancy of all of the units designated affordable in the development will remain limited to households at or below 80% of the local area median income at the time of initial occupancy; and [PL 2021, c. 672, §4 (NEW).] B. For owned housing, occupancy of all of the units designated affordable in the development will remain limited to households at or below 120% of the local area median income at the time of initial occupancy. [PL 2021, c. 672, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 192, §4 (AMD).]

4. Shoreland zoning. An affordable housing development 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, §4 (NEW).]

5. Water and wastewater. The owner of an affordable housing development shall provide written verification to the municipality that each unit of the housing development is connected to adequate water and wastewater services before the municipality may certify the development for occupancy. Written verification under this subsection must include: A. If a housing unit is connected to a public, special district or other comparable sewer system, proof of adequate service to support any additional flow created by the unit and proof of payment for the connection to the sewer system; [PL 2021, c. 672, §4 (NEW).] B. If a housing unit 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, §4 (NEW).] C. If a housing unit 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 unit, proof of payment for the connection and the volume and supply of water required for the unit; and [PL 2021, c. 672, §4 (NEW).] D. If a housing unit 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, §4 (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, §6 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

6. Subdivision requirements. This section may not be construed to exempt a subdivider from the requirements of subchapter 4 . [PL 2023, c. 192, §5 (AMD).]

7. 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, §4 (NEW).]

8. Rules. The Department of Economic and Community Development shall 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. The rules must include criteria for a municipality to use in calculating housing costs. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 672, §4 (NEW).]

9. 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, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2678 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2678
30-A §2678. Death of a person in custody
Status: in_force

When a person in custody dies, an examination and inquest must be held, and the chief of police shall cause a medical examiner to be immediately notified for that purpose pursuant to Title 22, section 3025 . For purposes of this section, "custody" means custody pursuant to an arrest, confinement in a local lockup or when the person is on the way to or from a courthouse or a local lockup while in the custody of a local law enforcement officer. The medical examiner shall also review the case file and relevant medical records and determine whether an autopsy is needed. If the medical examiner determines that an autopsy is needed, an autopsy must be performed. [PL 2011, c. 420, Pt. D, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 420, Pt. D, §6 (AFF).]
30 M.R.S. § 6206-B — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6206-B
30 §6206-B. Law enforcement powers of Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians
Status: in_force

1. Appointment of tribal law enforcement officers. The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians may appoint law enforcement officers who have the authority to enforce all the laws of the State within the Houlton Band Trust Land. Law enforcement officers appointed by the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians have exclusive authority to enforce, within Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land, the criminal, juvenile, civil and domestic relations laws over which the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians has exclusive jurisdiction under section 6209‑C, subsection 1 , and to enforce, on Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land, ordinances adopted under section 6207‑C, subsection 1 . This section does not limit the existing authority of tribal officers under tribal law or affect the performance of federal duties by tribal officers. [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §3 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).]

2. Authority of state, county and local law enforcement officers. State and county law enforcement officers and law enforcement officers appointed by the Town of Houlton have the authority to enforce all laws of the State within the Houlton Band Trust Land. [PL 2005, c. 310, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 310, §2 (AFF).]

3. Agreements for cooperation and mutual aid. The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and any state, county or local law enforcement agency may enter into agreements for cooperation and mutual aid. [PL 2005, c. 310, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 310, §2 (AFF).]

4. Powers, duties and training requirements. Law enforcement officers appointed by the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians pursuant to this section possess the same powers, enjoy the same immunities and are subject to the same duties, limitations and training requirements as other corresponding law enforcement officers under the laws of the State. [PL 2005, c. 310, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 310, §2 (AFF).]

5. Report to Legislature. By January 1, 2010, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians shall file a report with the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters detailing the band's experience with the exercise of law enforcement authority under this section. The report must include observations and comments from the state and county law enforcement agencies providing law enforcement services in Aroostook County and from the Houlton Police Department. [PL 2005, c. 310, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 310, §2 (AFF).]

6. Repeal. [PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. A, §1 (RP); PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7207 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 302 / Section 7207
30-A §7207. Public hearing and meeting on deorganization procedure
Status: in_force

The local committee may incorporate the comments and suggestions received from the commission into the deorganization procedure. The local committee shall immediately notify the municipal officers and the county commissioners of the county where the municipality considering deorganization is located when the deorganization procedure has been completed. [PL 2003, c. 297, §4 (AMD).]

1. Public hearing. The municipal officers shall hold a public hearing on the proposed deorganization procedure at least 14, but not more than 30, days before the municipal meeting or election called by the municipal officers under subsection 2 . A. At least 14 days before the public hearing, the municipal officers shall announce the public hearing in the same manner as provided for the calling of town meetings or city elections. The municipal officers shall also publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the area. One notice shall be published as close as possible to the 14th day before the hearing, and the 2nd notice shall be published as close as possible to the 7th day before the hearing. [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).] B. If any of the comments and suggestions of the commission have not been incorporated in the deorganization procedure, the local committee shall present these comments and suggestions for discussion at the public hearing. [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).]

2. Deorganization approval vote. After receiving notice from the local committee that the deorganization procedure is complete, the municipal officers shall immediately call and hold a special meeting in the manner provided for the calling and holding of town meetings or city elections to vote on the proposed deorganization. The municipal officers shall also publish notice of the meeting in a newspaper of general circulation in the area. One notice shall be published as close as possible to the 14th day before the meeting, and the 2nd notice shall be published as close as possible to the 7th day before the meeting. If a majority of the voters approve the deorganization procedure as presented or amended, the local deorganization committee shall send a copy of the proposed procedure to the commission and to the executive director who shall forward the comments to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over local government matters. If the deorganization procedure approved at the hearing is not different from the one provided to the commission under section 7205 , the local deorganization committee shall notify the commission that the voters approved the procedure as presented by the committee. [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).]

2-A. Advisory referendum in unorganized territory. After receiving notice from the local committee that the deorganization procedure is complete, the county commissioners may hold an advisory referendum on the deorganization in the unorganized territory in the county according to the procedures provided in this subsection. The county commissioners may not hold an advisory referendum until a system for identifying voters in the unorganized territory is established. Any advisory referendum must be held within 60 days of the receipt of notice from the municipality that the deorganization process is complete. The method of voting must be by secret ballot in the manner prescribed for state elections. The county commissioners shall notify the residents of the unorganized territory of the date on which the referendum will be held. The county clerk shall prepare the ballots on which the following question must appear: "Do you support the deorganization of (name of municipality)?" The legal voters of the unorganized territory shall vote by ballot on this question and shall designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square below the words "Yes" or "No." The ballots must be received, sorted and counted by the county clerk, and the county commissioners shall declare the results of the vote. The county clerk shall file a certificate of the advisory referendum results with the Secretary of State within 10 days of the advisory referendum. The clerk shall forward the results of the advisory referendum to the commission and to the executive director, who shall forward the results of the vote to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over local government matters. [PL 2003, c. 297, §5 (NEW).]

3. Commission review. The commission shall review the deorganization procedure. If it is different from the procedure presented to the commission under section 7205 , the commission shall send a copy of its comments on the amended procedure to the local deorganization committee, the municipal officers and the executive director who shall forward the comments to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters. [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3283 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 157 / Section 3283
30-A §3283. Removal of trees
Status: in_force

Public shade trees may be trimmed, cut down or removed by the owner of the land only with the consent of a tree warden or the conservation commission. Public shade trees may be trimmed, cut down or removed by a tree warden or conservation commissioner only with the consent of the landowner. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Trimming, cutting or removal authorized. This section does not prevent the trimming, cutting or removal of trees when the trimming, cutting or removal is ordered by proper authority to: A. Lay out, alter or widen the location of highways; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Lessen the danger of travel on highways; 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. Suppress tree pests or insects. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4854 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4854
30-A §4854. Sources of fund
Status: in_force

There shall be paid into the fund: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Appropriations. All money appropriated from the General Fund for inclusion in the fund; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Repayment of advances. Subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation under section 4855 , any money which the Maine State Housing Authority receives in repayment of advances from the fund; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Gains from investments. Subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation under this section, all interest, dividends and pecuniary gains from the investment of money of the fund; [PL 2017, c. 234, §28 (AMD).]

3-A. Nonlapsing revolving loan funds. Any funds remaining in a revolving loan fund administered by the Maine State Housing Authority for a period longer than 10 years and directed by the Maine State Housing Authority to be paid into the fund; and [PL 2017, c. 234, §29 (NEW).]

4. Other money. Any other money available to the Maine State Housing Authority and directed by the Maine State Housing Authority to be paid into the fund. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5953-F — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 5953-F
30-A §5953-F. Recovery zone economic development bonds; qualified energy conservation bonds
Status: in_force

To the extent permitted by federal law, the county commissioners of any county may authorize the bank to issue recovery zone economic development bonds or qualified energy conservation bonds on behalf of that county. [PL 2009, c. 517, §17 (NEW).]

1. Recovery zone economic development bonds. To the extent permitted by federal law, the allocation to counties of the national recovery zone economic development bond limitation established pursuant to 26 United States Code, Section 1400U‑1, as amended, and as described in Internal Revenue Service Notice 2009-50, Section 6.03, is reallocated to the bank for further reallocation by the bank for any project in any county of the State, as long as one half of each such allocation is further reallocated by the bank to projects located within and identified by the county commissioners of the county to which such allocation was originally made, if so identified on or before July 1, 2010. The remaining one half of such allocations, together with any portion of an allocation initially subject to reallocation at the direction of the applicable county before July 1, 2010, but not so reallocated, may be reallocated by the bank for any project in any county of the State. [PL 2009, c. 517, §17 (NEW).]

2. Qualified energy conservation bonds. To the extent permitted by federal law, 70% of the allocation to the State and to the counties of the State of the national qualified energy conservation bond volume limitation established pursuant to 26 United States Code, Section 54D(e), as amended, and as described in Internal Revenue Service Notice 2009-29, Section 4, is reallocated to the bank for further reallocation by the bank for any project in any county of the State, as long as one half of each such allocation is further reallocated by the bank to projects located within and identified by the county commissioners of the county to which such allocation was originally made, if so identified on or before July 1, 2011. The remaining one half of such allocations, together with any portion of an allocation initially subject to reallocation at the direction of the applicable county before July 1, 2011, but not so reallocated, may be reallocated by the bank for any project in any county of the State. [PL 2009, c. 517, §17 (NEW).]

3. Waivers. Reallocations pursuant to this section are considered voluntary and affirmative waivers by the affected counties for the purposes of 26 United States Code, Section 54D et seq. and Section 1400U‑1 et seq. and any regulations or guidance provided by the United States Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service thereunder. [PL 2009, c. 517, §17 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3758-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3758-A
30-A §3758-A. Violations
Status: in_force

1. Enforcement. All state, county and local law enforcement officers shall enforce the provisions of this subchapter. [PL 2003, c. 312, §14 (NEW).]

2. Municipal authority. Municipal officers or their designees may enforce the provisions of this subchapter pursuant to: A. The enforcement of land use laws and ordinances under section 4452 ; [PL 2003, c. 312, §14 (NEW).] B. The litter control provisions of Title 17, chapter 80 ; or [PL 2003, c. 312, §14 (NEW).] C. The abatement of nuisance provisions of Title 17, chapter 91 . [PL 2003, c. 312, §14 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 312, §14 (NEW).]

3. Penalties. Violations of this subchapter are subject to the penalty provisions of section 4452 ; Title 17, sections 2264‑A and 2264‑B ; or Title 17, chapter 91 . Each day that the violation continues constitutes a separate offense. [PL 2003, c. 312, §14 (NEW).]

4. Abatement. If the municipality is the prevailing party in an action taken pursuant to the provisions of this Title or Title 17 as outlined in subsection 2 and the violator does not complete any ordered correction or abatement in accordance with the ordered schedule, the municipal officers or designated agent may enter the property and may act to abate the site in compliance with the order. To recover any actual and direct expenses incurred by the municipality in the abatement of the nuisance, the municipality may: A. File a civil action against the owner to recover the cost of abatement, including the expense of court costs and reasonable attorney's fees necessary to file and conduct the action; [PL 2003, c. 312, §14 (NEW).] B. File a lien on real estate where the junkyard, automobile graveyard or automobile recycling business is located; or [PL 2003, c. 312, §14 (NEW).] C. Assess a special tax on real estate where the junkyard, automobile graveyard or automobile recycling business is located. This amount must be included in the next annual warrant to the tax collector of the municipality, for collection in the same manner as other state, county and municipal taxes are collected. Interest as determined by the municipality pursuant to Title 36, section 505 in the year in which the special tax is assessed accrues on all unpaid balances of the special tax beginning on the 60th day after the day of commitment of the special tax to the collector. The interest must be added to and becomes a part of the tax. [PL 2003, c. 312, §14 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 312, §14 (NEW).]

5. Revocation or suspension of permit. Violation of any condition, restriction or limitation inserted in a permit by the municipal officers or county commissioners is cause for revocation or suspension of the permit by the same authority that issued the permit. A permit may not be revoked or suspended without a hearing and notice to the owner or the operator of the automobile graveyard, automobile recycling business or junkyard. Notice of hearing must be sent to the owner or operator by registered mail at least 7 but not more than 14 days before the hearing. The notice must state the time and the place of hearing and contain a statement describing the alleged violation of any conditions, restrictions or limitations inserted in the permit. The municipal officers or county commissioners shall provide written or electronic notice of the hearing to the automobile dealer licensing section of the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles at least 7 days before the hearing. [PL 2005, c. 424, §8 (AMD).]

6. Removal of all materials after permit denial or revocation. The owner or operator of a junkyard, automobile graveyard or automobile recycling business for which a permit has been denied or revoked shall, not later than 90 days after all appeals have been denied, begin the removal of all vehicles, vehicle parts and materials associated with the operation of that junkyard, automobile graveyard or automobile recycling business. The property must be free of all scrapped or junked vehicles and materials not later than 180 days after denial of all appeals. An alternative schedule for removal of junk or vehicles may be employed if specifically approved by the municipal officers or county commissioners. [PL 2003, c. 312, §14 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3008 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 141 / Section 3008
30-A §3008. Ordinances relating to cable television systems
Status: in_force

1. State policy. It is the policy of this State, with respect to cable television systems: A. To affirm the importance of municipal control of franchising and regulation in order to ensure that the needs and interests of local citizens are adequately met; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. That each municipality, when acting to displace competition with regulation of cable television systems, shall proceed according to the judgment of the municipal officers as to the type and degree of regulatory activity considered to be in the best interests of its citizens; [PL 2007, c. 548, §1 (AMD).] C. To provide adequate statutory authority to municipalities to make franchising and regulatory decisions to implement this policy and to avoid the costs and uncertainty of lawsuits challenging that authority; [PL 2023, c. 502, §1 (AMD).] D. To ensure that all video service providers receive the same treatment with respect to franchising and regulatory processes and to encourage new providers to provide competitive pressure on the pricing of such services; and [PL 2023, c. 502, §2 (AMD).] E. Consistent with the applicable requirements of this section, to prohibit a video service provider from offering or providing its services within a municipality unless it has entered into a franchise agreement or contract with the municipality pursuant to this section. [PL 2023, c. 502, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 502, §§1-3 (AMD).]

1-A. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Cable system operator" has the same meaning as "cable operator," as that term is defined in 47 United States Code, Section 522(5), as in effect on January 1, 2008. [PL 2023, c. 502, §4 (AMD).] B. "Cable television service" has the same meaning as "cable service," as that term is defined in 47 United States Code, Section 522(6), as in effect on January 1, 2008. [PL 2023, c. 502, §4 (AMD).] C. "Cable television system" has the same meaning as "cable system," as that term is defined in 47 United States Code, Section 522(7), as in effect on January 1, 2008. [PL 2007, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] D. "Affiliate" means a business entity effectively controlling or controlled by another person or associated with other persons under common ownership or control. [PL 2023, c. 502, §4 (NEW).] E. "Application" means an interactive computer or software program operating on a device that provides for the reception of transmitted or streamed video, audio or other digital content from a video service provider over the Internet or other electronic communications network in real time or near real time, allowing a user to receive such content on a device without downloading the entire content file. [PL 2023, c. 502, §4 (NEW).] F. "Facility support transmission equipment" means the equipment associated with the interconnection between public, educational and governmental facility equipment and the headend of a video service provider's system, beginning at the point at which a public, educational and governmental signal enters transmitting equipment, which must be owned, maintained and upgraded for signal quality or another reason by the video service provider. "Facility support transmission equipment" includes, but is not limited to, the equipment and facilities associated with signal transmission and carriage methodologies employed to send, receive, manage, troubleshoot and maintain audio and video signals; all physical wires, fiber lines and related connectivity medium or device; and all equipment associated with the formatting of public, educational and governmental programming for transmission to a subscriber of the video service provider. [PL 2023, c. 502, §4 (NEW).] G. "Public, educational and governmental facility equipment" means, with respect to any public, educational and governmental access channel, the equipment used to capture and process programming in the field or in a public, educational or governmental studio, including all equipment used prior to the point at which that signal enters the private network of the video service provider. [PL 2023, c. 502, §4 (NEW).] H. "Public, educational and governmental programming" means content produced or provided by any person, group or public or private agency or organization that is used in conjunction with public, educational and governmental access channels and facility support transmission equipment. [PL 2023, c. 502, §4 (NEW).] I. "Public, educational and governmental signal" means any transmission of electromagnetic or optical energy that carries audio or video from one location to another for the purposes of providing public, educational and governmental programming. [PL 2023, c. 502, §4 (NEW).] J. "Video service provider" means any person that directly or through one or more affiliates sells in the State access to video, audio or computer-generated or computer-augmented entertainment and owns or operates facilities located in whole or in part in a municipality's public rights-of-way that are used to provide those services, irrespective of the technology or application used to deliver such services. "Video service provider" includes, but is not limited to, a cable system operator and a common carrier that operates a cable television system. "Video service provider" does not include: (1) A provider of commercial mobile service, as defined in 47 United States Code, Section 332(d)(1); or (2) A provider of an Internet access service, as defined in 47 United States Code, Section 231(e)(4), with respect to the provision of the Internet service by the provider. [PL 2023, c. 502, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 502, §4 (AMD).]

2. Ordinances. A municipality may enact any ordinances, not contrary to this chapter, governing franchising and regulation of cable television systems using public ways. Systems located in accordance with those ordinances, franchises and regulations are not defects in public ways. The municipal officers of municipalities have the exclusive power to enact all ordinances authorized by this section. They shall give 7 days' notice of the meeting at which those ordinances are to be proposed in the manner provided for town meetings. Those ordinances take effect immediately. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. General requirements. The following requirements apply generally to cable television systems governed by this section. A. Any cable television system must be constructed and operated in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Notwithstanding any provision in a franchise, a video service provider may not abandon service or a portion of that service without having given 6 months' prior written notice to the franchising municipality, if any, and to the municipalities affected by that abandonment. When abandonment of any service is prohibited by a municipal franchise, a video service provider may not abandon that service without written consent of the municipal officers. Any video service provider that violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of $50 a day for each day that the violation continues may be adjudged. [PL 2023, c. 502, §5 (AMD).] C. Neither the video service provider whose facility support transmission equipment is used to transmit a program produced by a person other than that provider, under Federal Communications Commission regulations or municipal ordinance, nor the officers, directors or employees of that provider are liable for damages arising from any obscene or defamatory statements or actions or invasion of privacy occurring during any program when that provider does not originate or produce the program. [PL 2023, c. 502, §6 (AMD).] D. [PL 2007, c. 548, §1 (RP).] E. A municipality is entitled to injunctive relief in addition to any other remedies available by law to protect any rights conferred upon the municipality by this section or any ordinances enacted under this section or section 3010 . [PL 2007, c. 548, §1 (AMD).] F. [PL 2023, c. 502, §7 (RP).] G. Notwithstanding any provision in a franchise, a video service provider is responsible for all costs associated with public, educational and governmental facility equipment shown by the franchising municipality to be reasonably necessary in light of community needs and interests for the capture, processing and delivery to the video service provider of public, educational and governmental access channels within the franchising municipality, including, but not limited to, technology upgrade costs for signal quality improvement or for other reasons. A video service provider may not offset any such costs through the payment of required fees under subsection 5‑A , but may recover such costs from subscribers to the extent permitted by applicable law and as negotiated with the municipality. [PL 2023, c. 502, §8 (NEW).] H. New facility support transmission equipment installed must be at the current resolution technology afforded to broadcasting stations. [PL 2023, c. 502, §9 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 502, §§5-9 (AMD).]

4. Franchise procedures. Pursuant to subsection 2 , a municipality may enact ordinances governing the procedures for granting franchises to video service providers. These ordinances must be enacted before granting any such franchise or franchises and must be designed to ensure that the terms and conditions of a franchise will adequately protect the needs and interests of the municipality. The ordinances must include, but are not limited to, provisions for the following: A. A mechanism for determining special local needs or interests before issuing a request for proposals, whether by actively seeking to determine those needs or interests or by allowing a period for public comment on a proposed request for proposals; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 filing of franchise applications and related documents as public records, with reasonable notice to the public that the records are open to inspection during reasonable hours; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. A reasonable opportunity for public input before granting franchises; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. The assessment of reasonable fees to defray the costs of public notice, advertising and other expenses incurred by the municipality in acting upon 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).] [PL 2023, c. 502, §10 (AMD).]

5. Franchise agreements or contracts. The State specifically authorizes municipal officers pursuant to ordinances to contract on such terms and conditions and impose such fees as provided for under this subsection, including the grant of nonexclusive franchises for a period not to exceed 15 years, for the placing and maintenance of cable television systems and appurtenances, or parts thereof, in public ways and including contracts with video service providers that receive the services of television signal transmission offered by any public utilities using public ways for such transmission. A video service provider may not offer or provide its services within a municipality unless it has entered into a franchise agreement or contract with the municipality pursuant to this subsection. A public utility may not be required to contract with the municipal officers under this subsection. Any new, renewed or amended franchise must contain the following provisions: A. The area or areas to be served; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 line extension policy, which must specify a minimum density requirement of no more than an average of 15 residences per linear strand mile of aerial cable for areas in which the video service provider will make cable television service available to every residence. A strand mile under this paragraph is measured from the end of the current cable system strand installation. A video service provider may not establish mandatory preconditions to be met by potential subscribers for the construction of a line extension on a municipal public right-of-way including, but not limited to, a requirement that a potential subscriber sign a contract for service in advance of the construction of the line extension. Nothing in this paragraph prohibits a video service provider from requiring payment of cost sharing from potential subscribers prior to construction of a line extension in accordance with a line extension policy required by this paragraph; [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §46 (COR).] C. A provision for renewal, the term of which may not exceed 15 years. A provision for automatic renewal or other provision for extending the initial term is prohibited. Franchise renewal is governed by section 3010, subsection 5‑C ; [PL 2019, c. 245, §1 (AMD).] C-1. Provisions regarding the payment or remittance of any franchise fees by the video service provider as may be required under the agreement or contract between the municipality and the video service provider and in accordance with subsection 5‑A ; [PL 2023, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] D. Procedures for the investigation and resolution of complaints by the video service provider; [PL 2023, c. 502, §11 (AMD).] D-1. A provision for the use and support of public, educational and governmental access channels, which must be carried in the same manner and numerical location sequence as are the local broadcast channels originating from the State and carried on the cable television system pursuant to section 3010, subsection 5‑A ; and [PL 2019, c. 245, §3 (NEW).] E. Any other terms and conditions that are in the best interests 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).] [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §46 (COR).]

5-A. Franchise fees. Any new, renewed or amended franchise agreement or contract between a municipality and a video service provider that includes provisions requiring payment of any franchise fees by the video service provider to the municipality must include the following provisions. A. The municipality is authorized to use the franchise fees for costs associated with the regulation of the operation of the video service provider within the municipality; to support the provision of public, educational and governmental programming within the municipality; to offset municipal property taxes; or for any other purpose identified by the municipality. [PL 2023, c. 502, §12 (NEW).] B. The franchise fees must be paid by the video service provider to the municipality or its designee on a quarterly basis and must be received by the municipality or its designee no later than 45 days after the end of the calendar quarter for which the payment is made. If the video service provider fails to timely pay to the municipality or its designee: (1) Interest must accrue on the required, unpaid fees at the rate of 12% simple interest per annum; and (2) The repeated failure to timely pay such fees is a material breach of the terms of the franchise agreement or contract, and the municipality may at its discretion terminate the agreement or contract. [PL 2023, c. 502, §12 (NEW).] C. Each payment under paragraph B must include a statement prepared by a financial representative or agent of the video service provider, testified and verified as correct, identifying the total amount of gross annual revenue generated by all activities of the provider within the municipality for that payment period and describing the calculations used to determine the amount of the payment. The video service provider shall prepare and maintain the financial information and records necessary to provide the information required under this paragraph in accordance with accounting principles and auditing standards generally accepted within the video service industry. [PL 2023, c. 502, §12 (NEW).] D. The municipality may request that the information provided by the video service provider pursuant to paragraph C be subject to audit by a qualified 3rd party to be selected by the municipality. The costs of the audit are to be paid by the municipality except when the results of the audit demonstrate that the video service provider underpaid by more than 4% any franchise fees required under the franchise agreement or contract, in which case the video service provider must reimburse the municipality for the costs of the audit. [PL 2023, c. 502, §12 (NEW).] E. A municipality's or its designee's acceptance of franchise fees paid by the video service provider does not constitute an agreement by the municipality that the amount of the fee is correct unless the municipality has not initiated a process to challenge or audit the amount of the fee paid within 36 months of receipt or, in the case of a fee not accompanied by a statement under paragraph C that is verified as correct, 48 months of receipt. Prior to the expiration of such time period, the municipality may inspect relevant financial information and records of the video service provider and initiate a process to seek compensation for any underpayment. [PL 2023, c. 502, §12 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 502, §12 (NEW).]

6. Current ordinances and agreements. [PL 2007, c. 548, §1 (RP).]

7. Model franchise agreement. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Information Technology, or a successor state agency, referred to in this subsection as "the office," shall develop and may update and amend a model franchise agreement for use by any municipality and any video service provider that mutually choose to adopt the model franchise agreement or any of its provisions. A video service provider may not modify or amend the model franchise agreement without the consent of the municipality. The office shall make the model franchise agreement available on its publicly accessible website. In the development of the model franchise agreement, the office shall, at a minimum, consider the following issues: A. Franchise fees; [PL 2007, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] B. Build-out requirements; [PL 2007, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] C. Public, educational and governmental access channels and reasonable public, educational and governmental facility equipment for such channels; [PL 2023, c. 502, §13 (AMD).] D. Customer service standards; [PL 2007, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] E. The disparate needs of the diverse municipalities in this State; and [PL 2007, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] F. The policy goal of promoting competition in the delivery of video service. [PL 2023, c. 502, §13 (AMD).] This subsection does not allow the office to establish prices for any video service or to regulate the content of video services. [PL 2023, c. 502, §13 (AMD).]

8. Authorized judicial actions; statute of limitations. A violation of this section constitutes a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. A municipality that has suffered an adverse impact due to the action of an entity not in compliance with the requirements of this section may bring an action against that entity to recover any unpaid franchise fees or to enjoin the operation of that entity. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, an action brought under this section must be commenced within 7 years of the date that the cause of action arose. [PL 2023, c. 502, §14 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3901 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3901
30-A §3901. Records; definitions
Status: in_force

Every dealer in junk shall keep a record of the name of every person selling junk to that dealer and the registration number of the motor vehicle used by that seller to deliver the junk. These records shall be open for the inspection of any officer of the law. Whoever fails to make a record as provided by this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

As used in this section, the word "junk" means old iron, chains, brass, copper, tin, lead or other base metals, old rope, old bags, rags, waste paper, paper clippings, scraps of woolens, clips, bagging, rubber and glass, and empty bottles of different kinds when less than one gross, and all articles discarded or no longer used as a manufactured article composed of any one or more of the materials mentioned. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4933 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4933
30-A §4933. Definitions
Status: in_force

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

1. Housing. "Housing" includes, but is not limited to, any "project" or "housing project," as defined in section 4702, subsection 14 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund. "Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund" means the fund established under section 4934‑A by the Maine State Housing Authority for the purpose of providing insurance for the payment of mortgage loans for housing in the State. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 581, §12 (AMD).]

2-A. Housing Mortgage Insurance Program. "Housing Mortgage Insurance Program" means any program of providing insurance for the payment of mortgage loans for housing in the State established by the Maine State Housing Authority. [PL 1989, c. 581, §13 (NEW).]

3. Indian Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund. "Indian Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund" means any Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund established by the Maine State Housing Authority in cooperation with the Indian Housing Authority for the purpose of providing insurance for the payment of mortgage loans for housing on the Indian reservations. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Indian Housing Authority. "Indian Housing Authority" means any housing authority created by the Maine Indian Housing 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).]

5. Indian Housing Mortgage Insurance Committee. "Indian Housing Mortgage Insurance Committee" means a committee consisting of: A. The Treasurer of State or Deputy Treasurer of State; [PL 1991, c. 511, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).] B. The director or deputy director of the Maine State Housing Authority; [PL 1991, c. 511, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).] C. The Commissioner of Finance or the State Budget Officer; and [PL 1991, c. 511, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).] D. One person from the Passamaquoddy Tribe and one person from the Penobscot Nation to be chosen by the respective tribe or nation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 1991, c. 511, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 451 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 451
30-A §451. 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. Ambulance services. "Ambulance services" means those emergency services primarily designed to transport ill or injured persons to available medical facilities and to administer first aid and emergency life-support systems in the interim 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).]

2. Civil emergency services. [PL 2013, c. 462, §5 (RP).]

3. Communications. "Communications" means a system for sending and receiving information to aid in law enforcement or law enforcement functions between fixed or mobile points, including telephone, teletype or radio systems. Communications also includes dispatching, which means the operation of sending messages and directing the operations of mobile units from a central fixed-base transmitter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Detention. In the case of an adult, "detention" means the confining of an adult held in lawful custody in a specially constructed or modified facility designed to ensure continued custody and control. Detention may be confinement before trial or another hearing by a court or confinement to serve court-imposed sentences or dispositions and may be in a jail or lock-up. In the case of a juvenile, "detention" has the same meaning as in Title 15, section 3003, subsection 4-B . [PL 1991, c. 493, §26 (AMD).]

4-A. Emergency management. "Emergency management" means the coordination and implementation of an organized effort to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from a disaster. [PL 2013, c. 462, §6 (NEW).]

5. Emergency services. "Emergency services" means assistance given to one or more persons or areas, when there is imminent danger of damage or injury to property or personal health and safety, and includes ambulance services, emergency management agency services and rescue services. [PL 2013, c. 462, §7 (AMD).]

6. Intelligence. "Intelligence" means the collection, storage, retrieval, analysis and use of information about persons known to be repeatedly violating the criminal law in a manner difficult to detect as part of a covertly planned, deliberate or organized attempt to undertake criminal acts. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Investigation. "Investigation" means the inquiry about, or examination or observation of, persons or objects to gather evidence concerning unlawful acts or the apprehension of wrongdoers. Investigation may also mean examination, inquiry or observation of persons or things in order to determine compliance with qualifications or requirements for the issuing of licenses or permits, when those actions are taken at the request of the issuing 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).]

8. Jail. "Jail" means a specially constructed or modified facility designated by law or regularly used for detention for a period of up to 12 months. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

9. Juvenile services. "Juvenile services" means the personnel, procedures and services provided to deal with delinquents or criminal offenders under 18 years of age. "Delinquent" means a person under 18 years of age who: A. Is truant; [PL 2011, c. 614, §22 (AMD).] B. Behaves in an incorrigible or indecent and lascivious manner; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Knowingly and willfully associates with vicious, criminal or grossly immoral people; 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).] D. Repeatedly deserts home without just cause. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. 614, §22 (AMD).]

10. Laboratory services. "Laboratory services" means those services which concern the testing or analyzing of physical evidence, by chemical or physical science methods and techniques, in order to determine its properties, composition, attributes or other information required for law enforcement 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).]

11. Law enforcement functions. "Law enforcement functions" means functions or services related to law enforcement, including patrol, laboratory services, intelligence, investigation, juvenile services, emergency services, detention and communications, whether or not those services are administered or directed through the sheriff's department or municipal police departments. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

12. Lock-up. "Lock-up" means a facility designated by law or regularly used for detention for a temporary period before trial or transfer to a jail or other 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).]

13. Patrol. "Patrol" means the regular and repeated circuit of the jurisdictional area as a method of deterring criminal activities, of observing or inspecting for possible violations or criminal activities, of providing for rapid response to calls for assistance and of maintaining order and the general peace. Patrol includes regulating and facilitating the movement of people and vehicles and maintaining highway safety by routine enforcement of the traffic laws and also the response to particular calls for assistance. Patrol may be conducted on foot or in a motor vehicle, aircraft or watercraft. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

14. Rescue. "Rescue" means those services required to free or save persons from imminent injury or death due to accidents or other emergencies. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 5954-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 5954-A
30-A §5954-A. Aggregation service
Status: in_force

1. Authority. In addition to its other enumerated powers, but subject to the limitations imposed under subsection 2 , the bank, on behalf of or in partnership with one or more governmental units or nonprofit corporations organized under the Internal Revenue Code, Section 501, may aggregate governmental units and nonprofit corporations to purchase in bulk electricity, petroleum products, fuel oil and natural gas. [PL 2005, c. 190, §1 (AMD).]

2. Conditions; limitations. In exercising its authority under subsection 1 , the bank: A. Is subject to all applicable provisions of law, including the provisions of Title 35‑A relating to aggregators of customers of electricity; [PL 1999, c. 231, §2 (NEW).] B. Must provide to any entity to whom it offers to provide services under subsection 1 notice that the entity is under no obligation to accept any of the services and that no other service provided by the bank is conditional upon or affected by the entity's acceptance or rejection of the offer; [PL 1999, c. 231, §2 (NEW).] C. May not extend credit or vary the terms of credit based on an entity's acceptance or rejection of an offer by the bank to provide services pursuant to subsection 1 ; and [PL 1999, c. 231, §2 (NEW).] D. May not encourage or otherwise seek to persuade any entity to accept any services offered by the bank pursuant to subsection 1 , if the entity has an application with the bank for a loan, until after the bank has taken final action on approving or rejecting the application. [PL 1999, c. 231, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 231, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 352 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 352
30-A §352. Pension for dependents
Status: in_force

If a sheriff or deputy dies as a result of injury received in the line of duty, the spouse or, if none, the minor child or children, of the sheriff or deputy shall receive a pension equal to 1/2 of the pay of the sheriff or deputy at the time of death, but in no case may the pension be less than $1,000 annually. This pension shall be paid to the spouse until the spouse dies or remarries and to a child or children until they die or reach the age of 18 years. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

The county commissioners of each county shall pay these pensions from county funds. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3821 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3821
30-A §3821. Register; contents; inspection; penalty
Status: in_force

1. Register of guests. Every person conducting a hotel or lodging house shall have a register kept and maintained in the hotel or lodging house at all times. The name of every guest or person renting a room or rooms in the hotel or lodging house must be written in the register. The person renting the room or rooms, or someone under that person's direction, shall sign the register. The proprietor of the hotel or lodging house, or the proprietor's agent, shall then write the number of each room assigned to each guest, together with the date that room is rented, opposite the name or names so registered. A guest of a hotel or lodging house is not a tenant pursuant to the landlord and tenant laws as provided in Title 14 . [PL 2013, c. 209, §2 (AMD).]

2. Record of departures. The proprietor or the proprietor's agent shall keep and maintain a record showing the date when the occupant of each room surrenders the room. This record may be made a part of the register. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Availability for inspection. Both the register and the record must be kept for 2 years and be available at all reasonable times to the inspection of any lawful agent of the licensing authority. The guest register may be "kept," within the meaning of this section, when reproduced on any photographic, microfilm or other process that reproduces the original record. [PL 2017, c. 432, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).]

4. Violation and penalty. Notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 4-A , any person who willfully violates this section is guilty of a Class E crime and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days for each offense, or both. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1653 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1653
30-A §1653. Bible, books and instruction for prisoners
Status: in_force

The jailer, at the county's expense, shall have available to each prisoner who is able to read a copy of the Bible, and to all, on Sundays, such religious instruction as may be obtained without expense, and to those who may be benefited hereby, instruction in reading, writing and arithmetic one hour every evening except on Sunday. The jailer shall receive for their use from whatever source, by loan or contribution, any books or literature of a moral or religious tone and exclude those of opposite tendencies. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 432 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 432
30-A §432. Additional actions on sheriff's bond; proceedings
Status: in_force

Any other person having a right of action on a sheriff's bond may file an additional complaint in the same action in the office of the clerk of courts. The clerk shall issue a summons, directed to the defendant, specifying the cause of action and the amount demanded, returnable to the same court and endorsed by the name and place of residence of that other person or that person's attorney. The endorser is liable for costs like endorsers of writs, summonses and complaints. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Service; answer. The summons shall be served on the defendant and attachment may be made, as in an original action. After service, the person filing the complaint has all the rights of a plaintiff in the action. The defendant shall answer to the complaint, and judgment may be rendered on the complaint as if it were filed in an action originally instituted for the same cause. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Judgment; execution. When judgment is rendered against the defendant in such an action, damages shall be assessed on each complaint for the amount which the party filing it would recover in an action on the bond, with costs. Executions shall issue for that amount in the name of each party so recovering in the order in which the complaints were filed, but not beyond the amount of the bond. If judgment is for the defendant on any such complaint, execution for costs shall issue against the party filing it. No such action may be dismissed, except by order of court, without the consent of all plaintiffs. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3754 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3754
30-A §3754. Hearings
Status: in_force

Municipal officers or county commissioners, as provided for in section 3753 , shall hold a public hearing before granting a permit to establish a new automobile graveyard, automobile recycling business or junkyard and may hold public hearings annually regarding the relicensing of these facilities. Municipal officers or county commissioners shall require an applicant to provide proof of mailing the notice of the application to all abutting property owners. Municipal officers or county commissioners shall also post a notice of the hearing at least 7 and not more than 14 days before the hearing in at least 2 public places in the municipality or unorganized territory and publish a notice in one newspaper having general circulation in the municipality or unorganized territory in which the automobile graveyard, automobile recycling business or junkyard is to be located. The municipal officers or county commissioners shall give written or electronic notice of the application to establish a new automobile graveyard or automobile recycling business to the automobile dealer licensing section of the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles by mailing a copy of the application at least 7 and not more than 30 days before the hearing. The municipal officers or county commissioners shall give written notice of the application to the public water supplier if the application is for an automobile graveyard, automobile recycling business or junkyard located within the supplier's source water supply area. The notice may be given by mailing a copy of the application at least 7 and not more than 14 days before the hearing. [PL 2005, c. 424, §2 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1561 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1561
30-A §1561. Medical care and expenses
Status: in_force

Any person incarcerated in a county jail has a right to adequate professional medical care, which does not include medical treatment requested by the prisoner that the facility's treating physician determines unnecessary. The county commissioners may establish medical and dental fees not to exceed $5 for the medical and dental services that are provided pursuant to this section and a fee not to exceed $5 for prescriptions, medication or prosthetic devices. Except as provided in subsection 1 , every prisoner may be charged a medical or dental services fee for each medical or dental visit and a fee for each prescription, medication or prosthetic device. The facility shall collect the fee. All money received by a county jail under this section is retained by the jail to offset the costs of medical and dental services fees and fees for prescriptions, medication or prosthetic devices. [PL 1995, c. 201, §1 (RPR).]

1. Exemption from fees. A prisoner is exempt from payment of medical and dental services fees and fees for prescriptions, medication or prosthetic devices when the prisoner: A. Receives treatment initiated by county jail staff; [PL 1995, c. 201, §1 (NEW).] B. Is a juvenile; [PL 1995, c. 201, §1 (NEW).] C. Is pregnant; [PL 1995, c. 201, §1 (NEW).] D. Is seriously mentally ill or developmentally disabled. For the purposes of this paragraph, "seriously mentally ill" or "developmentally disabled" means a prisoner who, as a result of a mental disorder or developmental disability, exhibits emotional or behavioral functioning that is so impaired as to interfere substantially with the prisoner's capacity to remain in the general prison population without supportive treatment or services of a long-term or indefinite duration, as determined by the facility's psychiatrist or psychologist. The exemption under this paragraph applies only to supportive treatment or services being provided to improve the prisoner's emotional or behavioral functioning; [PL 2015, c. 291, §2 (AMD).] E. Is an inpatient at a state-funded mental health facility or is a resident at a state-funded facility for individuals with adult developmental disabilities; [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §53 (AMD).] F. Is undergoing follow-up treatment; [PL 1995, c. 201, §1 (NEW).] G. Receives emergency treatment as determined by the county jail's medical or dental staff; or [PL 1995, c. 201, §1 (NEW).] H. Has less than $15 in the prisoner's facility account and did not receive additional money from any source for 6 months following the medical or dental service or provision of the prescription, medication or prosthetic device. [PL 1995, c. 201, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 291, §2 (AMD).]

2. Civil action for recovery of expenses. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, a county may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover the cost of medical, dental, psychiatric or psychological expenses incurred by a county on behalf of a prisoner incarcerated in a facility. The following assets are not subject to judgment under this subsection: A. Joint ownership, if any, that the prisoner may have in real property; [PL 1995, c. 201, §1 (NEW).] B. Joint ownership, if any, that the prisoner may have in any assets, earnings or other sources of income; and [PL 1995, c. 201, §1 (NEW).] C. The income, assets, earnings or other property, both real and personal, owned by the prisoner's spouse or family. [PL 1995, c. 201, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. D, §5 (AMD).]

3. Assets of offender's spouse or family. [PL 1995, c. 201, §1 (RP).]

4. Limitation on reimbursement rate to medical service providers for services outside county jail. A county may pay to a provider of a medical service for a prisoner an amount no greater than the reimbursement rate applicable to that provider and that service as established by rule of the Department of Health and Human Services for the MaineCare program under Title 22 . This limitation applies to all medical care services, goods, prescription drugs and medications provided to a prisoner outside the county jail. [PL 2003, c. 461, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]