30-A M.R.S. § 4874 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4874
30-A §4874. Additional remedies conferrable by authority
Status: in_force

An authority may by its resolution, trust indenture, mortgage, lease or other contract confer upon any obligee holding or representing a specified amount in bonds, the right, in addition to all rights that may otherwise be conferred, upon the happening of an event of default as defined in the resolution or instrument, by suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Cause possession of project to be surrendered. Cause possession of any project or any part of a project to be surrendered to any such obligee; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Obtain appointment of receiver. Obtain the appointment of a receiver of any project of the authority or any part of a project and of the rents and profits from the project; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Require accounting. Require the authority and the commissioners of the authority to account as if it and they were the trustees of an express trust. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 2302 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 119 / Section 2302
30-A §2302. Forms of regional councils
Status: in_force

The Legislature recognizes councils of governments and regional planning commissions as forms of regional councils. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4753 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4753
30-A §4753. Coordination of resources and programs
Status: in_force

The Maine State Housing Authority, municipal housing authorities, municipalities and the Department of Economic and Community Development shall cooperate in the coordination of resources and programs and the development of housing for low-income and moderate-income households. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§3, 31 (NEW).]

1. Matching of resources. The Maine State Housing Authority may match the resources provided by municipalities according to ratios established by the Maine State Housing Authority by rule in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 . A. Municipal resources may consist of land, buildings, equipment, personnel, zoning provisions, money and any other resources considered by the Maine State Housing Authority to effectively help to provide affordable housing to low-income and moderate-income households. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§3, 31 (NEW).] B. Any municipality and the Maine State Housing Authority may use resources provided by the private sector, any private nonprofit organization or any other public sector organization for the purpose established in this subchapter. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§3, 31 (NEW).] C. Municipalities and municipal housing authorities may require reasonable reservations or set-asides of units created in projects to which they have contributed significant resources to serve the residents or members of the work force of their particular municipalities. [PL 1989, c. 581, §9 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 48, §§3, 31 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 581, §9 (AMD).]

2. Assessment of housing stock. [PL 2017, c. 234, §23 (RP).]

3. Universal application and waiting list. The Maine State Housing Authority and municipal housing authorities shall establish a single, streamlined application for tenant-based rental assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937, Public Law 75-412, 50 Stat. 888, Section 8 by which families may apply for housing assistance in any geographic area of the State and shall also establish a statewide, centralized waiting list for that tenant-based rental assistance. The Maine State Housing Authority and municipal housing authorities shall establish a method for individuals or families to submit applications and to update applications for rental assistance by electronic means. The Maine State Housing Authority and the Department of Health and Human Services shall ensure that an application or an addendum to an application submitted pursuant to this subsection may also be used by individuals and families who choose to apply for the Bridging Rental Assistance Program established in Title 34‑B, section 3011 and a federal shelter plus care program authorized by the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Public Law 100-77 (1987) as amended by the federal Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009, Public Law 111-22, Division B (2009). [RR 2017, c. 1, §25 (COR).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5952 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 5952
30-A §5952. Conflict of interest
Status: in_force

No commissioner of the bank may participate in any decision on any contract entered into by the bank, if the commissioner has any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect in any firm, partnership, corporation or association which is or may be a party to 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).]

Contracts or agreements obtained through properly advertised bid procedures, or the ownership of stock or other interest in any firm, partnership, corporation or association in which the commissioner does not actively participate in day-to-day management shall not be interpreted as a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in violation of this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 282 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 282
30-A §282. Civil proceedings
Status: in_force

1. Representation of counties. The county commissioners shall immediately transmit to the district attorney serving the county any writs, summonses or other processes served upon the county or commissioners. The district attorney for each prosecutorial district shall appear for each county within the district for which the district attorney was elected, under the direction of the county commissioners for each county within that district, in all actions and other civil proceedings in which any county within the district is a party or is interested, or in which the official acts of the county commissioners are called in question, in all the courts of the State, and in such actions and proceedings before any other tribunal when requested by the commissioners. The district attorney shall prosecute or direct the prosecution of all such actions and proceedings. The county commissioners may employ other counsel if in their judgment the public interest so requires. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Traffic infractions. The district attorney, or someone acting under the district attorney's direction, shall prosecute all traffic infraction cases and shall be present at the trial of any such case. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Civil actions; State as party. The district attorney shall prosecute to final judgment and execution all civil cases in which the State is a party in any county within the district attorney's prosecutorial district and shall institute proceedings against sureties on any recognizance upon which the principal and sureties have been defaulted, before the term next succeeding that at which the default was entered upon the docket of the court, unless by order in open court the presiding justice grants a delay in proceedings against the sureties. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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-A. Civil violations. Unless otherwise provided by law, the district attorney shall prosecute all Title 12 civil violations relating to marine resources laws or inland fisheries and wildlife laws in any county within the district attorney's prosecutorial district and shall be present at the trial of any such case. [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]

4. Compensation. For the services mentioned, the district attorney may receive no compensation other than the salary from the State, except actual expenses when performing those services. Those expenses shall be audited by the county commissioners and paid from the county treasury. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Limitation. This section does not relate to or give the district attorney control of litigation in which any county within the prosecutorial district is not financially interested although the official acts of the county commissioners may be called in question. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4864 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4864
30-A §4864. Bonds
Status: in_force

Beginning in fiscal year 2010-11, pursuant to its authority under this chapter, the authority may issue revenue bonds from time to time, to be known as Maine Energy, Housing and Economic Recovery Fund revenue bonds, to carry out the purposes of the program. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the authority may have in the aggregate principal amount outstanding at any one time Maine Energy, Housing and Economic Recovery Fund revenue bonds up to but not exceeding $200,000,000, excluding refunding bonds. The authority may issue in any fiscal year revenue bonds under this subchapter in an amount of $30,000,000 or more, as determined appropriate by the authority for the purposes of the program. [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. E, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 162 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 162
30-A §162. Provisional treasurer
Status: in_force

If the offices of county treasurer and deputy treasurer are both vacant, the county commissioners shall appoint a provisional treasurer who shall serve until a treasurer is chosen and qualified under section 151 . The provisional treasurer has all the authority granted to treasurers under this subchapter and is subject to all the requirements of this subchapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5062 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 202-A / Section 5062
30-A §5062. Reduced fees; affordable housing
Status: in_force

The governing body of a consumer-owned water utility or a sewer utility, referred to in this section as "the governing body," may charge a lower impact fee or connection fee than its usual impact fee or connection fee for the establishment of service to a newly constructed affordable housing unit or units. [PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).]

1. Uniform application. If the governing body elects to charge a reduced impact fee or connection fee under this section, it must apply the reduced fee uniformly to all similarly situated applicants for the reduced fee within the utility's service territory. [PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).]

2. Credit to purchaser. Any reduction in the impact fee or connection fee pursuant to this section must be credited to the purchaser of the affordable housing unit. [PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).]

3. Ratepayer notification; cost allocation. The governing body shall notify ratepayers in a timely manner of any reduction in the impact fee or connection fee pursuant to this section. The governing body may allocate the cost of the reduced impact fee or connection fee among all ratepayers. [PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2851 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 129 / Section 2851
30-A §2851. Identification of boundary lines
Status: in_force

If a municipality, acting through its board of municipal officers, formally advises the municipal officers of one or more adjoining municipalities that there is a dispute regarding the location of the boundary or boundaries between the municipality and its adjoining municipalities, the boundary lines between municipalities must be perambulated to determine whether the boundary location is apparent within 5 meters, except as provided in subsection 7 . The following procedures apply. [PL 2003, c. 7, §1 (AMD).]

1. Notice. The municipal officers shall give a 10-day written notice to the officers of the adjoining municipalities advising them of the time and place of meeting for perambulation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Failure to appear. If the officers of any municipality fail to appear in person, or by representative, at the time and place appointed for the required perambulation, the municipality which complies with its duty may perambulate the line and charge the other municipality for 1/2 the expense incurred. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Expense. Each municipality shall pay an equal share of the expense of perambulation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Unorganized area. Where a municipality adjoins an unorganized area, the county in which this area is located has the duties of a municipality for the purpose of perambulating its boundary lines and paying its share of the expense of the perambulation. The county commissioners shall perform the duties required of municipal officers. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Record of observations. The adjoining municipalities shall record: A. The dates and times when the perambulation took place; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 names of the municipal officers participating; 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. Either: (1) A certification by the participants that they were able to identify all monuments described in the legislated definition of the boundary and that the boundary location was apparent within 5 meters at all locations along its length; or (2) A statement of the deficiencies found and a record of the action taken to correct those deficiencies. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Deficiencies. If all monuments are found in place and apparently undisturbed, but the boundary location is in doubt because of obstructions to visibility between monuments occurring since the last perambulation, the municipal officers shall have the line cleared of obstructions. If monuments have been disturbed or destroyed, or for some other reason it is necessary to precisely locate the boundary line, the municipal officers shall locate and monument the line, so that the certification required by subsection 5 may be completed. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. Monumentation and record. Municipal boundaries do not need to be perambulated if: A. Monuments of granite or other material of comparable life and resistance to movement are located at all angle points and at intervals not exceeding 500 meters along straight boundaries, except for water crossings that exceed that interval; [PL 2003, c. 7, §2 (AMD).] B. Monuments have drill holes or punch marks in inserts not exceeding one centimeter in diameter, indicating the point on the monument to be used as the boundary; 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. Boundaries are shown to scale on a plan filed at the offices of the adjoining municipalities and at the registry of deeds of the county, or adjoining counties, in which the municipalities are located, and that plan includes: (1) The location of all monuments together with dimensions by which those monuments may be found and checked for accuracy; and (2) A certification by a qualified and registered land surveyor that the surveyor has examined the records of the legislative action which created that boundary, verified the location of the boundary monuments on the ground and finds agreement, subject to any minor discrepancies that have been noted on the plan. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 2003, c. 7, §2 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3961 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3961
30-A §3961. License
Status: in_force

The municipal officers of any municipality may grant licenses to persons of good moral character to be pawnbrokers in the municipality for one year, unless sooner revoked by the municipal officers for violation of law. Whoever carries on such a business without a license commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture 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).]
30-A M.R.S. § 951 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 951
30-A §951. County audit
Status: in_force

1. Annual audit. Every county shall have an audit made of its accounts annually covering the last complete fiscal year by the Office of the State Auditor or by a certified public accountant selected by the county commissioners. The audit must be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and procedures pertaining to governmental accounting. The auditor shall produce an audit report that includes the items required in section 952-A . When an audit is conducted by a certified public accountant, the audit, upon completion, must be forwarded to the Office of the State Auditor. The audit, including the management letter, is a public document. [PL 2003, c. 178, §2 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]

2. Improper transactions; report to district attorney. If, in the course of the audit, the auditor finds evidence of improper transactions, including the use of contingency funds for nonemergency purposes, the transfer of funds between departments or agencies, incompetence in keeping accounts or handling funds, failure to comply with this subchapter or any other improper practice of financial administration, the auditor shall report the same to the district attorney 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. Commissioners responsible. The county commissioners are responsible for the proper financial administration of each county department or agency and for approving county expenditures. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4364-E — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4364-E
30-A §4364-E. Residential units in areas zoned for commercial use (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 30-A, SECTION 4364-D)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 30-A, SECTION 4364-D)

A municipality shall allow residential units within buildings located in an area zoned for commercial use, including, but not limited to, buildings that are vacant or partially vacant retail property, except when a municipality determines that flooding or other natural hazards in the zone makes a building located in an area zoned for commercial use unfit for residential use. For purposes of this section, "commercial use" means the use of lands, buildings or structures the intent or result of which is the production of income from the buying or selling of goods or services. "Commercial use" does not include a home-based business, the rental of a single dwelling unit on a single lot or incidental sales of goods or services as may be allowed by permit or standard. [PL 2025, c. 364, §2 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §42 (RAL).]

1. Allowable limitation on residential units in areas zoned for commercial use. An ordinance adopted by a municipality that regulates the establishment of residential units in an area zoned for commercial use may establish standards that limit the number of residential units in a commercial development. [PL 2025, c. 364, §2 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §42 (RAL).]

2. Allowable requirement for commercial use on ground floor. An ordinance adopted by a municipality that regulates the establishment of residential units in an area zoned for commercial use may require the ground floor of a building containing residential units to be restricted for commercial use. [PL 2025, c. 364, §2 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §42 (RAL).]

3. Allowable siting and design requirements for residential units in areas zoned for commercial use. A municipality may adopt an ordinance regulating the siting and design of a residential or mixed-use development established in an area zoned for commercial use as long as the ordinance, alone or in combination with other siting and design ordinances, does not discourage the development through unreasonable costs or delays. [PL 2025, c. 364, §2 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §42 (RAL).]

4. Prohibited limitations on residential development. An ordinance adopted by a municipality that regulates residential development in an area zoned for commercial use may not contain restrictions or limitations more stringent than the restrictions or limitations contained in section 4364 , 4364‑A or 4364‑B . [PL 2025, c. 364, §2 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §42 (RAL).]

5. Health and safety requirements. This section is not intended to reduce or change health or safety requirements applicable to residential units located in a municipality. [PL 2025, c. 364, §2 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §42 (RAL).]

6. Rulemaking. The state agency responsible for administering the Housing Opportunity Program established in Title 5, section 13056-J may adopt rules to administer and enforce this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 364, §2 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §42 (RAL).]

7. Implementation. A municipality must comply with the requirements of this section beginning July 1, 2027. [PL 2025, c. 364, §2 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §42 (RAL).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4856 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4856
30-A §4856. Accounts within fund
Status: in_force

The Maine State Housing Authority may divide the fund into any separate accounts that it finds necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 910 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 910
30-A §910. Broadcast television translator stations
Status: in_force

A county may receive federal grants or contributions for the construction and operation of a broadcast television translator station as described in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 74.732 (2008). Two or more counties may act jointly in performing the operations authorized by this section. [PL 2009, c. 117, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1903 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1903
30-A §1903. Procedure in exercise of right of eminent domain
Status: in_force

The right of eminent domain granted in section 1902 may only be exercised after complying with the following procedures. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

1. Notice to owner. The jail authority shall provide notice to the owner of property subject to seizure as follows. A. The owner or owners of record shall be: (1) Notified that the directors are exercising the right of eminent domain; (2) Provided with a description and scale map of the land or easement to be taken; (3) Presented with the final amount offered for the land or easement to be taken, based on the fair market value as estimated by the jail authority; and (4) Notified of the time and place of the hearing under subsection 4 . [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] B. Notice may be made: (1) By personal service in hand by an officer duly qualified to serve civil process in this State; or (2) By certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the owner or owners. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] C. If the owner or owners are not known or if the owner or owners can not be notified by personal service or certified mail, notice may be given by publication in the same manner under subsection 4 . [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

2. Notice to tenant. Notice under subsection 1 must be given to any tenants in the same manner as for the owner of the property. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

3. Notice to the affected municipality. Notice under subsection 1 must be given to the municipality in which the property to be acquired is located in the same manner as for the owner of the property and must be addressed to the municipal officers. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

4. Hearing. The directors shall hold a public hearing on the advisability of the proposed exercise of the right of eminent domain. Notice of the hearing must be made by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the taking and must be given once a week for 2 successive weeks, the last publication to be at least 2 weeks prior to the time appointed in the hearing. The hearing notice must include: A. The time and place of the hearing; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] B. A description of the land or easement proposed to be taken; and [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] C. The name of the owners, if known. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1604 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1604
30-A §1604. Pay for labor of prisoners before sentence
Status: in_force

Any person charged with a crime or awaiting sentence who, while confined in any jail where provision for labor has been made, chooses to labor as provided for persons under sentence, shall receive such sum for that labor as, in the judgment of the commissioners of that county, that person has earned. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3531 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 164 / Section 3531
30-A §3531. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]

1. District. "District," "emergency medical services district" or "fire district" means a district created by vote of a group of municipalities for the purpose of providing fire protection or emergency medical services. [PL 2025, c. 334, §2 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 524 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 524
30-A §524. Director; qualifications; tenure; compensation; powers and duties
Status: in_force

At the time of appointment, the director must be a person familiar with the principles, methods and techniques of public personnel administration on the merit basis. The director's tenure of office is at the will of the personnel board and the director shall receive the compensation set by the board with the county commissioners' approval. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

The director shall administer and make effective this subchapter and the rules of the personnel 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).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5413 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 213 / Section 5413
30-A §5413. Exemption from taxation
Status: in_force

As proper revenue-producing municipal facilities are essential for the health and safety of the inhabitants of the municipalities, and as the exercise of the powers conferred to effect these purposes constitutes the performance of essential governmental functions, and as municipal facilities acquired or constructed under this chapter constitute public property and are used for municipal purposes, no municipality may be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any parking facility or system, water or sewer system, community broadband system or telecommunications system revenue-producing municipal facility, or any part of such a system, whether located within or outside the corporate limits of the municipality, or upon the income from those facilities. Any bonds issued under this chapter, and their transfer and the income from the bonds, including any profit made on the sale of the bonds, are free from taxation within the State, except that nothing in this section exempts any lessee or person in possession of a parking facility or part of a parking facility or the property so leased or possessed from taxes or assessments payable under Title 36, section 551 . [PL 2019, c. 108, §6 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3534 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 164 / Section 3534
30-A §3534. Interest in contracts
Status: in_force

A director, officer or employee of the district may not have a direct or an indirect interest in any contract entered into by or in behalf of a district for work or material, or for the purchase of material, or in any property acquired or to be acquired by the district. A contract made in violation of this section is void. [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]
30 M.R.S. § 6210 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6210
30 §6210. Law enforcement on Indian reservations and within Indian territory
Status: in_force

1. Exclusive authority of tribal law enforcement officers. Law enforcement officers appointed by the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation have exclusive authority to enforce: A. Within their respective Indian territories, ordinances adopted under section 6206 and section 6207, subsections 1 , 10 and 11 ; [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §5 (AFF).] B. On their respective Indian reservations, the criminal, juvenile, civil and domestic relations laws over which the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation have jurisdiction under section 6209‑A, subsection 1 and section 6209‑B, subsection 1 , respectively; and [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §5 (AFF).] C. Within their respective Indian territories, the civil and domestic relations laws over which the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation have jurisdiction under section 6209‑A, subsection 1, paragraphs C to F and section 6209‑B, subsection 1, paragraphs C to F, respectively. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §2 (RPR); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §5 (AFF).]

2. Joint authority of tribal and state law enforcement officers. Law enforcement officers appointed by the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation have the authority within their respective Indian territories and state and county law enforcement officers have the authority within both Indian territories to enforce: A. Rules or regulations adopted by the commission under section 6207, subsection 3 ; and [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §5 (AFF).] B. All laws of the State other than those over which law enforcement officers appointed by the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation have exclusive jurisdiction under subsection 1 . [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §3 (RPR); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §5 (AFF).]

3. Agreements for cooperation and mutual aid. This section does not impact existing agreements for cooperation and mutual aid between the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation and any state, county or local law enforcement agency or prevent the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation and any state, county or local law enforcement agency from entering into future agreements for cooperation and mutual aid. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §4 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §5 (AFF).]

4. Powers and training requirements. Law enforcement officers appointed by the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot 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 1995, c. 388, §7 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 388, §8 (AFF).]

4-A. Reports to the State Bureau of Identification by Passamaquoddy Tribe. Passamaquoddy Tribe 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 2019, c. 621, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 621, Pt. B, §3 (AFF).]

5. Reports to the State Bureau of Identification by Penobscot Nation. Penobscot 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 2019, c. 621, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 621, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 383 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 383
30-A §383. Chief deputy
Status: in_force

1. Appointment. As soon as possible after taking office, the sheriff in each county shall appoint a chief deputy to serve under the sheriff. The appointment must be in writing, signed by the sheriff and recorded in the office of the county commissioners in the county. The appointment is not valid until recorded, except by operation of law or by vacancy in the office of sheriff. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Tenure. The chief deputy serves at the will of the sheriff. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Powers and duties. The chief deputy has all the powers and duties of a deputy sheriff and is subject to the direction of the sheriff in the administration of that office. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Sheriff responsible for misconduct. The sheriff is responsible for the official misconduct or neglect of the chief deputy. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Minimum qualifications. The chief deputy must meet the minimum qualifications for sheriffs pursuant to section 371-B, subsection 3 . [PL 2011, c. 15, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3823 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3823
30-A §3823. Posting of law near register
Status: in_force

The licensing authority may require all licensed innkeepers and all licensees under section 3811 to post a notice furnished under this section in a conspicuous place near the register. The licensing authority shall provide this notice which shall contain the text of sections 3821 and 3822 , relating to the entry of names in the register, together with the penalties provided in those sections for their violations. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 2253 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 117 / Section 2253
30-A §2253. Public self-funded pools; powers; limitations
Status: in_force

1. Coverage. Any public self-funded pool formed by 10 or more municipalities or school administrative districts or an organization representing 10 or more political subdivisions may provide risk management and coverage for pool members and employees of pool members, for acts or omissions arising out of the scope of their employment, including any of the following: A. Casualty insurance, including general and professional liabilities coverage, but excluding workers' compensation insurance provided under Title 39‑A ; [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §40 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §47 (AFF).] B. Property insurance, including marine insurance and inland navigation, transportation, boiler and machinery insurance coverage; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Automobile insurance and protection against other liability and loss associated with the ownership of motor vehicles; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Surety and fidelity insurance coverage; 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. Environmental impairment insurance coverage. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. 885, Pt. E, §40 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §47 (AFF).]

1-A. Self-funded pool for medical expenses incurred by county jails. A public self-funded pool formed by 5 or more counties or by an organization representing 5 or more counties may provide risk management and coverage for pool members for medical expenses incurred by county jails for prisoners. A self-funded pool established pursuant to this subsection may collect a premium from pool members to cover 80% of medical expenses totaling $10,000 or more incurred for any one prisoner. [PL 2001, c. 97, §1 (NEW).]

2. Limitations. A public self-funded pool may not provide for hospital, medical, surgical or dental benefits to the employees of the member political subdivisions in the pool except when those benefits arise from the obligations and responsibilities of the pool in providing automobile insurance coverage and protection against other liability and loss associated with the ownership of motor vehicles. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §15 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Excess insurance; reinsurance. A public self-funded pool shall obtain excess insurance or reinsurance. Aggregate excess insurance to be purchased by the pool under its plan shall be bound before the effective date of the plan. The insurance shall limit the exposure of the pool to a defined level both as to ultimate claims values and loss ratio at which recovery from the insurer will be realized. The attachment point of continuing aggregate excess coverage shall provide risk relief to the plan adequate to its financing needs. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Amounts to be paid when coverage issued. Any member joining the pool before the effective date of the plan or during the first year of operation must pay at least 25% of the first year's annual contribution before coverage becomes effective. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Underwriting guidelines. Prior to the operation of the pool's plan, underwriting guidelines shall be adopted which embody rate charges to prospective members at a level adequate to its financial needs as certified by the pool's actuary. Fixed costs of operations shall likewise be covered for the first prospective fund year and an overlay sufficient to reasonably meet immediate claims costs shall be held in a separate account to be used solely for this 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).]

6. Actuarial advisory opinion. Prior to the operation of the pool's plan, the pool must obtain an independent actuarial advisory opinion report given by a member of the American Academy of Actuaries qualified as a casualty loss reserve specialist as defined by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Two copies of this report shall be filed with the Superintendent of Insurance; one copy shall be filed with each member of the board of directors; and one copy shall be provided to each prospective pool member. The report shall address: A. The financial viability of the plan; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Ultimate risk exposures attendant to each line being underwritten by the plan. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. General powers. A public self-funded pool, for the purposes of carrying on the business of the public self-funded pool whether or not a body corporate, may: A. Sue or be sued; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Make contracts; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Hold and dispose of real property; 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. Borrow money, contract debts and pledge assets in the name of the public self-funded pool. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Establishment as separate legal or administrative entity. The public self-funded pool may be established as a separate legal or administrative entity for purposes of effectuating public self-funded pool agreements. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 864 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 864
30-A §864. Budget procedures
Status: in_force

1. Commissioners' budget. The county commissioners shall submit an itemized budget estimate, as described in sections 701 , 702 and 7503 , to the budget committee in a timely fashion, no later than 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 2001, c. 170, §4 (AMD).]

2. Budget review process. The budget committee shall develop a proposed budget following review of the itemized budget estimate prepared by the county commissioners, together with any supplementary material prepared by the head of each county department or provided by any independent board or institution or another governmental agency. The budget committee may propose that the budget estimate be increased, decreased, altered or revised, provided that: A. The budget committee enters into its minutes an explanation for any recommended change in the estimated expenditures and revenues as initially presented by the county commissioners; and [PL 2001, c. 170, §4 (AMD).] B. The total estimated revenues, together with the amount of county tax to be levied, equals the total estimated expenditures. [PL 1991, c. 533, §5 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 533, §10 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 170, §4 (AMD).]

3. Public hearing. The budget committee shall hold at least 2 public hearings in the county on the proposed budget before the end of the county's fiscal year and before submitting the budget to the commissioners. At least one public hearing must be held in the northern part of the county and at least one public hearing must be held in the southern part of the county. Notice of the hearing must be given at least 10 days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the county. [PL 2001, c. 170, §4 (AMD).]

3-A. Written notification. Written notice and a copy of the proposed budget must be sent or delivered in accordance with section 701, subsection 3 at least 10 days before the public hearing to the clerk of each municipality in the county. The municipal clerk shall notify the elected officials of the proposed budget. [PL 2023, c. 87, §10 (AMD).]

4. Approval of budget. After the public hearings are completed, the budget committee shall adopt a final budget and shall submit that budget to the county commissioners for review not later than the end of the county's fiscal year, subject to the conditions and restrictions imposed in subsection 2 . The county commissioners may not revise the budget adopted by the budget committee except by unanimous vote of the county commissioners. If the adopted budget is changed by the county commissioners, the budget committee may reject that change by a 2/3 vote of its membership. Those actions are final and are not subject to further action by either the county commissioners or the budget committee. [PL 2001, c. 170, §4 (AMD).]

4-A. Legislative approval. [PL 2001, c. 170, §4 (RP).]

5. Interim budget. If the budget is not approved before the start of a fiscal year, until a budget is finally adopted, the county shall operate on an interim budget that may not exceed the previous year's budget. [PL 2001, c. 170, §4 (AMD).]

6. Transfer of funds. The county commissioners may transfer funds as provided in section 922 . [PL 1989, c. 473 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1560 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1560
30-A §1560. Removal for disease
Status: in_force

The removal of prisoners afflicted with dangerous diseases is governed as follows. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Removal. If a prisoner in a jail is afflicted with a disease that the Commissioner of Health and Human Services or the commissioner's designee, by medical advice, considers dangerous to the safety and health of other prisoners or of the inhabitants of the municipality, the commissioner or designee shall, by written order, direct the person's removal to some place of safety, to be securely kept and provided for until the commissioner's or designee's further order. [PL 2007, c. 598, §13 (AMD).]

1-A. Transportation; medical care. A person detained or committed to a jail or correctional facility as a consequence of a violation of a public health measure pursuant to Title 22, section 812 or section 813 or as a consequence of a violation of a prescribed care order pursuant to Title 22, section 820 may be transported by the sheriff or superintendent of the correctional facility for medical care if a court orders the transport. The Department of Health and Human Services shall bear the costs of transportation and the per diem compensation for the accompanying officers. [PL 2007, c. 359, §2 (NEW).]

2. Return. Upon recovering from the disease, the prisoner shall be returned to the place of confinement. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Removal not escape. A removal under this section is not an escape. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Notice. If the diseased person was committed to the place of confinement by an order of court or judicial process, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services or the commissioner's designee shall send the following to the office of the clerk of court from which the order or process was issued: A. The order for the diseased person's removal or a copy of the order attested by the commissioner or designee; and [PL 2007, c. 598, §14 (AMD).] B. A statement describing the actions taken under the order. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 2007, c. 598, §14 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5415 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 213 / Section 5415
30-A §5415. Liberal construction
Status: in_force

This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of municipalities and their inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2554 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2554
30-A §2554. Ballots, specimen ballots and instruction posters
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by its charter, the ballots, specimen ballots and instruction posters for use in a city election are governed by 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. Prepared by clerk. The clerk shall prepare, at the city's expense, the ballots, specimen ballots and instruction posters for use in a city election a reasonable time and as nearly as practicable before each election, in accordance with section 2528, subsection 6 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1-A. Inspection of ballots in an election. The municipal clerk may inspect ballots in accordance with section 2528, subsection 6-B . [PL 2007, c. 19, §2 (NEW).]

2. Write-in votes. In any city election, a voter may write in the name and municipality of residence of any person for whom the voter desires to vote in the blank space provided at the end of the list of candidates for office. A sticker may not be used to vote for a write-in candidate in any city election other than a primary election. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §21 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Specimen ballots and instruction posters. At least 4 days before election day, the clerk shall post a specimen ballot in one or more conspicuous, public places in each ward. Before the election, the clerk shall publish a composite specimen ballot containing the names of all the nominees in a newspaper having general circulation in the city. On election day, when the polls are opened, the clerk shall post an instruction poster in each voting booth, and 3 instruction posters and 5 specimen ballots in the voting room outside the guardrail enclosure. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 5203 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 205 / Section 5203
30-A §5203. Municipal powers
Status: in_force

1. Appropriations. A municipality may raise or appropriate money and may accept and appropriate state or federal grants to provide decent housing and a suitable living environment and to expand economic opportunities under a duly approved and adopted community development 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).]

2. Community development program. The municipal officers of a municipality may prepare or have prepared a community development program. Before recommending a community development program to the municipal legislative body for approval, if the program has not been prepared by the planning board, the municipal officers shall submit the program to the municipal planning board for review and recommendations as to its conformity with the comprehensive plan and any applicable zoning ordinances. The planning board shall submit its written recommendations to the municipal officers within 45 days after receiving the program for review. The municipal officers shall, after 10 days' notice, hold public hearings on the plan upon receipt of those recommendations or, if no recommendations are received within the 45-day period, then without the recommendations. After the hearings are completed, the municipal officers shall submit the program and any recommendations of the planning board to the municipal legislative body for their approval and adoption. A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, any community development program approved by a municipal legislative body before July 1, 1975, is deemed approved and adopted under this section if the program conforms with the municipality's comprehensive plan. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Development powers. Except as provided, the municipal officers of a municipality may exercise, pursuant to a duly approved and adopted community development program, all appropriate and necessary powers to implement and complete the program, including, but not limited to: A. Acquisition by purchase or by eminent domain of any vacant or undeveloped land and of any developed land and structures, buildings and improvements existing on the land located in designated slum or blighted areas for the purposes of the demolition and removal or rehabilitation and repair or redevelopment of property so acquired; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Loaning or granting of money or the guaranteeing of loans to encourage owners of property to voluntarily rehabilitate and repair their properties to comply with all zoning, housing, building, plumbing, electrical and other structural and constructional ordinances, regulations and standards of the municipality or State or to voluntarily demolish their properties; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Installation, construction or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds and other improvements necessary for carrying out the objectives of the community development 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).] D. Contracting with, delegating of powers to or loaning or granting of money to any other political subdivision of the State, quasi-municipal corporation or agency of the State or its political subdivisions as may be required to implement and complete all or any portion of the community development program; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. The disposition of acquired property, provided that the municipality may not, within 10 years of the date of acquisition, sell undeveloped or unrehabilitated property, in whole or in part, that was acquired by eminent domain without first offering it to the prior owner, owners or their heirs, except as provided in subparagraph (1). This offer must be kept open for at least 60 days and must be at a price no more than the sum of the compensation and damages given in the eminent domain proceedings, any relocation payments or benefits and the costs of the municipality for any improvements. The offer may be limited by requiring use of the property in accordance with the community development program. (1) When the property to be sold is one of 3 or more contiguous or abutting parcels or lots that are to be redeveloped or rehabilitated as a unit, the property may be sold without first offering it to the prior owner, owners or their heirs. (2) Any disposition of acquired property, other than to the prior owner, owners or their heirs, must require use of the property in accordance with the community development 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).]

4. Tax increment revenues from rehabilitated or developed property. The legislative body of a municipality may provide that tax increment revenues from property rehabilitated or developed and subsequently sold by the municipality will be set aside annually and deposited to the credit of a sinking fund, which is pledged to and charged with the payment of the interest and principal as they fall due, and the necessary charges of paying agents for paying interest and principal of any notes, bonds or other evidences of indebtedness that were issued to fund or refund the rehabilitation or development of the property. A. Tax increment revenues from property rehabilitated or developed shall be the real property tax revenues received, based on the amount of valuation that exceeds the valuation of the property on the April 1st immediately preceding the adoption of the municipal community development plan. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The sinking fund is a fund for the benefit of the notes, bonds or other evidences of indebtedness issued to fund or refund the rehabilitation or development of the property, and any money deposited in this fund shall be held and applied solely for that purpose. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5718 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5718
30-A §5718. Standard of prudence
Status: in_force

All investments made under this subchapter must be made with the judgment and care that persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence, under circumstances then prevailing, exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation but for investment, considering: [PL 1995, c. 206, §2 (NEW).]

1. Safety. The safety of principal and preservation of capital in the overall portfolio; [PL 1995, c. 206, §2 (NEW).]

2. Maintenance of liquidity. Maintenance of sufficient liquidity to meet all operating and other cash requirements with which a fund is charged that are reasonably anticipated; and [PL 1995, c. 206, §2 (NEW).]

3. Income. The income to be derived throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account prudent investment risk constraints and the cash-flow characteristics of the portfolio. [PL 1995, c. 206, §2 (NEW).]

This standard must be applied to the overall investment portfolio of the municipality and not to individual items within a diversified portfolio. [PL 1995, c. 206, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3801 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3801
30-A §3801. 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. Innkeeper. "Innkeeper" means a person who keeps an inn, hotel or motel to provide lodging to travelers and others for compensation and who maintains the sleeping accommodations. An innkeeper is not a landlord pursuant to the landlord and tenant laws as provided in Title 14 . [PL 2013, c. 209, §1 (AMD).]

2. Licensing board. "Licensing board" means the municipal officers of a municipality, as provided in section 3812 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Lodging house. "Lodging house" means a house where lodgings are rented, but does not include: A. A house where lodgings are rented to fewer than 5 lodgers; (1) The term "lodger" does not include persons within the 2nd degree of kindred to the person operating the lodging house; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 dormitories of charitable, educational or philanthropic institutions; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The emergency use of private dwelling houses at the time of conventions or similar public gatherings. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Victualer. "Victualer" means a person who serves food or drink prepared for consumption on the premises by the public. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 1855 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1855
30-A §1855. Assumption of responsibilities
Status: in_force

Any jail that is constructed pursuant to this chapter becomes the responsibility of the jail authority when its board of directors declares the multicounty jail operational. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3537 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 164 / Section 3537
30-A §3537. Estimate of expenditures; contributions; budget
Status: in_force

1. Estimate of expenditures and revenues. At least 2 months before the beginning of the district's fiscal year, the board of directors shall prepare and submit to the municipal officers of the municipalities comprising the district an itemized estimate of expenditures and revenues for the following calendar year, which must be the fiscal year. This estimate must include the following: A. An itemized estimate of anticipated revenues during the ensuing fiscal year from each source; [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).] B. An itemized estimate of expenditures for each classification for the ensuing fiscal year, including payments of principal and interest on bonds or notes issued or to be issued by the district; [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).] C. After the first year of operation, an itemized statement of all actual receipts from all sources, up to and including the last day of the 3rd quarter of the current fiscal year, with estimated receipts from those sources shown for the balance of the year; [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).] D. After the first year of operation, an itemized statement of all actual expenditures, up to and including the last day of the 3rd quarter of the current fiscal year, with estimated expenditures shown for the balance of the year; and [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).] E. An estimate of revenue surplus or deficit of the district for the fiscal year for which estimates are being prepared. [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]

2. Determination of municipal contributions. Each year, before submitting the estimates required by subsection 1 to the municipal officers, the board of directors of the district, by a 2/3 vote of its entire membership, shall establish a formula for contributions to be made by each municipality in order to defray any projected deficit. This formula and estimated amount of the contribution required from each municipality must be shown in the estimates filed with the municipal officers of each municipality. [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]

3. Budget; payment of allocations. Not later than 60 days after the beginning of the district's fiscal year, the board of directors shall adopt a final budget for that year that must be itemized in the same manner as the estimate of expenditures and revenues under subsection 1 . This budget must be submitted immediately to the municipal officers of the municipalities comprising the district, and the amounts allocated to each municipality to defray any projected revenue deficit in the budget must be included in the warrant to the assessors of each municipality as provided in section 3538 . [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]

4. Accounting. Revenue, expenditure and budget amounts must be determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. [PL 1997, c. 698, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4482-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 190 / Section 4482-A
30-A §4482-A. Review of other municipal land use decisions
Status: in_force

This section governs the review process for a municipal land use decision that is not a significant municipal land use decision under section 4482 , except as provided in section 4482, subsection 3 , or a decision of a board of appeals under section 2691 . [PL 2017, c. 241, §5 (NEW).]

1. Filing of appeal. A party may file an appeal with the Superior Court of a municipal land use decision subject to this section that is a final decision within 30 days of the date of the vote on the final decision, except that the time period for filing an appeal under this subsection may be extended by the court upon motion for good cause shown. The hearing on an appeal filed pursuant to this section before the Superior Court must be conducted without a jury. [PL 2017, c. 241, §5 (NEW).]

2. Final decision. A party may not file an appeal of a municipal land use decision subject to this section until the decision is a final decision pursuant to section 4482‑B . [PL 2017, c. 241, §5 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2109 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 111 / Section 2109
30-A §2109. Liberal construction
Status: in_force

This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the municipalities and their inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3109 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 151 / Section 3109
30-A §3109. Broadcast television translator stations
Status: in_force

A municipality may receive federal grants or contributions for the construction and operation of a broadcast television translator station as described in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 74.732 (2008). Two or more municipalities may act jointly in performing the operations authorized by this section. [PL 2009, c. 117, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5723 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5723
30-A §5723. Public works
Status: in_force

A municipality may raise or appropriate money to: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Parks and construction projects. Provide for public buildings, ways, bridges, parks, parking places, sewers and drains; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Dumps. Provide for public dumps either within or outside its boundaries; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Cemeteries. Provide for public cemeteries; maintain private cemeteries established before 1880; care for graves of veterans and maintain fences around cemeteries in which veterans are buried; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Flood control. Provide for projects which have been approved by the Governor for improving navigation or preventing property damage by erosion or flood; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Fuel yard. Provide a fuel yard for the purpose of selling fuel to its residents without financial profit to itself; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Water or sewer districts. Provide financial assistance to a water or sewer district which is a quasi-municipal corporation, within or outside, or partly within or outside, the corporate limits of the municipality to the extent that the assisted district serves the municipality providing assistance. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5266 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 207-A / Section 5266
30-A §5266. Grants
Status: in_force

A municipality may receive grants or gifts for the purposes of this chapter. The tax increment within a development district may be used as the local match for certain grant programs. [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5110 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5110
30-A §5110. Authorization to issue bonds
Status: in_force

The authority may issue bonds to finance any undertakings authorized by this chapter under the following conditions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Hearing held. The municipal officers must certify that the hearing required by section 5106 has been held. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Approval of renewal plan granted. The municipal officers must certify that approval of the renewal plan as required by section 5106 has been granted. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Copies of certificates filed. Copies of these certificates must be filed with the authority and with 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).]

4. Reconsideration if no approval. Failure of approval does not prevent the municipal officers from again considering the renewal plan in the manner provided. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4934-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4934-A
30-A §4934-A. Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund
Status: in_force

1. Fund created. There is established under the jurisdiction of the Maine State Housing Authority, or any nonprofit corporate subsidiary it may create for this purpose pursuant to section 4722, subsection 1, paragraph P , an insurance reserve fund called the Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund. As used in this section, the term "fund" means the Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund. [PL 1989, c. 581, §16 (NEW).]

2. Sources of fund. There shall be paid into the fund: A. All money appropriated by the State for inclusion in the fund; [PL 1989, c. 581, §16 (NEW).] B. All proceeds from the issuance of bonds on behalf of the State for inclusion in the fund; [PL 1989, c. 581, §16 (NEW).] C. All premiums collected under the Housing Mortgage Insurance Program; [PL 1989, c. 581, §16 (NEW).] D. All interest, dividends and pecuniary gains from investment of money of the fund; and [PL 1989, c. 581, §16 (NEW).] E. Any other money available to the Maine State Housing Authority which it determines to use for this purpose. [PL 1989, c. 581, §16 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 581, §16 (NEW).]

3. Application of fund. All money held in the fund shall be used only to make payments pursuant to housing mortgage insurance contracts, to pay any or all expenses of administration and operation of the Housing Mortgage Insurance Program and to maintain the fund at an amount equal to the minimum insurance reserve. The minimum insurance reserve shall be an amount equal to 10% of the aggregate outstanding housing mortgage insurance liability secured by the fund. Any money in the fund in excess of that needed to maintain the minimum insurance reserve may be allocated to the Housing Opportunities for Maine Program. A. Money in the fund shall not be used as collateral, payment or in any other way to assist any insurance of mortgages on housing on the Indian reservations. [PL 1989, c. 581, §16 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 581, §16 (NEW).]

4. Maintenance of fund. To ensure the maintenance of the fund at an amount equal to the required minimum insurance reserve, there shall be annually appropriated and paid for deposit in the fund the sum, if any, that is certified by the Director of the Maine State Housing Authority, or the director's designee, to the Governor as necessary to restore any such fund to an amount equal to its required minimum insurance reserve. The director, or the director's designee, shall annually, by December 1st, make and deliver to the Governor a certificate stating the sum, if any, required to restore the fund to an amount equal to its required minimum insurance reserve, and the sum so certified shall be appropriated and paid during the current state fiscal year. A. For purposes of valuation of the fund, securities acquired as an investment for the fund shall be valued at par or actual cost, whichever value is less. [PL 1989, c. 581, §16 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 581, §16 (NEW).]

5. Limitation on insurance. The maximum aggregate housing mortgage insurance liability secured by the fund which may be outstanding at any time is $25,000,000. In computing the aggregate outstanding housing mortgage insurance liability secured by the fund for purposes of this subsection, any housing mortgage insurance liability on which reinsurance has been obtained shall be excluded. [PL 1989, c. 581, §16 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 761 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 761
30-A §761. Budget; appropriations; approval
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding sections 2 , 701 and 702 , in Hancock County the county commissioners may appropriate money, according to a budget, which must be approved by a majority of the county commissioners. [PL 1991, c. 749, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2171-B — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2171-B
30-A §2171-B. Initiation of procedure
Status: in_force

The secession process may be initiated by submitting to the municipal officers a petition signed by more than 50% of the registered voters within the secession territory that requests a municipal public hearing for the purpose of discussing whether the specified territory should secede from the municipality. The petition must set forth the physical boundaries of the secession territory, the resident population, the nonresident population and a list of not more than 5 people who will serve as representatives of the secession territory. For purposes of this subchapter, "secession territory" means the area described in the petition for secession. [PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]

The registrar of voters of the municipality shall verify the signatures on the petition within 30 days of the receipt of the petition. [PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2634 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2634
30-A §2634. Absence or disability of town manager
Status: in_force

The town manager may designate a qualified administrative official of the town to perform the manager's duties during a temporary absence or disability, subject to confirmation by the select board. If the town manager does not make this designation, the select board may appoint a town official to perform the manager's duties during the absence or disability and until the manager returns or the disability ceases. [PL 2021, c. 275, §40 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4357-B — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4357-B
30-A §4357-B. Homeless shelters
Status: in_force

1. Definition. As used in this section, "homeless shelter" means a housing facility, the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary overnight accommodations to persons experiencing homelessness who are guests in either a dormitory-style or dwelling-unit-style arrangement or any combination of such arrangements. [PL 2025, c. 156, §1 (NEW).]

2. Homeless shelters may not be prohibited. A municipality may not prohibit homeless shelters in the municipality. This prohibition does not limit a municipality's home rule authority to reasonably regulate homeless shelters. [PL 2025, c. 156, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4977 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4977
30-A §4977. Rules
Status: in_force

The Maine State Housing Authority may adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 , to implement this subchapter. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§12, 31 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3872 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3872
30-A §3872. Record of convictions to licensing authority
Status: in_force

The clerk of a court in which any person is convicted of a violation of this subchapter shall immediately send a copy of the record of the conviction to the licensing authority in the municipality where the offense occurred. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 703 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 703
30-A §703. Acceptance of state and federal grants
Status: in_force

A county may accept and expend grants. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Federal. Counties may apply for and accept and expend Federal Government grants for any purpose for which Federal Government grants are available to counties, either directly or through the State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. State. Counties may apply for and accept and expend state grants for any purpose for which state grants are available to counties, either directly or through a state agency. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Application. This section is not intended to increase, expand or broaden the powers of the counties or to apply to the general revenue sharing funds of the counties. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 764 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 764
30-A §764. Public hearing
Status: in_force

The Hancock County commissioners shall hold a public hearing on the budget estimate at least 90 days before the end of the county's fiscal year and an informational meeting on the advisory committee's budget estimates at least 30 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. Written notice and a copy of the estimates must be sent or delivered to each member of the county legislative delegation in accordance with section 701, subsection 3 at least 10 days before the informational meeting on the annual budget. [PL 2023, c. 87, §6 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7061 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7061
30-A §7061. Land taken for parks, squares, open areas, public libraries and playgrounds
Status: in_force

A plantation may acquire real estate or easements by using the condemnation procedure for town ways, as provided in Title 23, chapter 304 , subject to the following provisions. The limitations set forth in this section do not apply to any taking authorized by any other 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).]

1. Purposes. A plantation may acquire real estate or easements under this section for the following purposes: A. Public park; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Squares; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Open areas, as defined in section 2001, subsection 13 ; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Playgrounds; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Buildings for plantation purposes; 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).] F. A public library building. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Limitation on use. Except as provided in paragraph A , land taken under this section may not be used for any purpose other than the purposes for which it was originally taken. A. Land in any plantation which is taken for a public park, by authority of a majority vote of the plantation, may be conveyed to the Federal Government to become part of a national park. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Consent of owner required. A plantation may not take any land without the consent of the owner if at the time of the taking the land is occupied by a dwelling house in which the owner or the owner's family resides. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 5269 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 207-A / Section 5269
30-A §5269. Advisory board
Status: in_force

The legislative body of a municipality may create an advisory board, a majority of whose members must be owners or occupants of real property located in or adjacent to the development district that they serve. The advisory board shall advise the legislative body and the designated administrative entity on the planning, construction and implementation of the development program and maintenance and operation of the development district after the program has been completed. [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 431 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 431
30-A §431. Persons injured sue on sheriff's bond; endorsement of writ; costs; judgment
Status: in_force

Any person injured by the neglect or misdoings of a sheriff, who has first determined the amount of those damages by judgment in a civil action against the sheriff, the sheriff's executors or administrators, or by a decree of the Probate Court allowing that claim, at the injured person's expense in the name of the Treasurer of State, may institute a civil action on the sheriff's official bond in the county where the sheriff was authorized to act and prosecute it to final judgment and execution. The injured person's name and place of residence or that of the injured person's attorney shall be endorsed on the writ, summons or complaint and the endorser alone is liable for costs. If judgment is rendered for the Treasurer of State, it shall be for the damages determined, or so much of those damages as remains unpaid, with interest. The party's name for whom the action was brought shall be set forth in the execution issued on that judgment. If the judgment is for the defendant, execution for costs shall be issued against the party for whom the action was brought. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 5352 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 211 / Section 5352
30-A §5352. Definitions
Status: in_force

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

1. Development plan. "Development plan" means a plan proposed by an educational institution of higher learning or a private redevelopment corporation for the redevelopment and renewal of a project area. This plan must conform to: A. The municipality's comprehensive plan; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The requirements of chapter 203 with respect to the content of redevelopment or renewal plans. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Educational institution of higher learning. "Educational institution of higher learning" means an educational institution, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual, which provides an educational program for which it awards a baccalaureate or more advanced degree, or provides for not less than a 2-year program which is acceptable for full credit towards such a degree. The institution must be accredited by a national accrediting agency or association or, if not so accredited, its credits must be accepted, on transfer, by at least 3 accredited educational institutions for credit on the same basis as if transferred from an educational institution that is accredited. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Hospital. "Hospital" means any public or private hospital licensed by the State, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Hospital uses. "Hospital uses" means uses related to the functions of a hospital in providing care and treatment of the ill or injured, including the housing, feeding and care of resident interns, physicians and nurses. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Municipality. "Municipality" means any municipality which is authorized under chapter 203 , directly or through its urban renewal authority, to undertake and carry out redevelopment or renewal 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).]

6. Private redevelopment corporation. "Private redevelopment corporation" means any corporation which is wholly owned or controlled by one or more educational institutions of higher learning or a corporation which operates on behalf of an educational institution on a nonprofit basis. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Project area. "Project area" means a slum area or a blighted, deteriorated or deteriorating area. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 151 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 151
30-A §151. Election; vacancy
Status: in_force

Except as provided in section 156 , the voters of each county shall elect a county treasurer. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Qualifications. The county treasurer must be a resident of the county. Neither the Attorney General, district attorney, clerk of courts, sheriff of the county nor any deputy sheriff may be county treasurer. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Term. The county treasurer shall hold office for 4 years from the first day of January following the election and until another is chosen and qualified in the county treasurer's place. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Vacancy. If a person chosen treasurer as provided in subsection 1 declines to accept or a vacancy occurs by reason of death, resignation, removal from the county, permanent incapacity or for any other reason, the Governor may appoint a suitable resident of the county to serve as treasurer. When that person has accepted the office, provided a bond and been sworn, that person is treasurer until the first day of January following the next biennial election, at which election a treasurer must be chosen for the remainder of the term, if any; but, in any event, that person holds office until another is chosen and qualified. A. In the case of a vacancy in the term of a treasurer who was nominated by primary election before the general election, the treasurer appointed by the Governor must be enrolled in the same political party as the treasurer whose term is vacant. In making the appointment, the Governor shall choose from any recommendations submitted to the Governor by the county committee of the political party from which the appointment is to be made. [PL 1995, c. 245, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 683, §5 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2341 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 119 / Section 2341
30-A §2341. Regional planning and development districts
Status: in_force

1. Districts. The Governor may designate regional planning and development districts and subdistricts for the purpose of coordinating policies, plans and programs among and within the various levels of government affecting the development of those districts or subdistricts. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Revisions. The Governor, after consulting with the Department of Economic and Community Development, regional councils and the officers of the municipalities and counties involved, may revise the district boundaries to reflect changing conditions or otherwise to fulfill the purposes of this subchapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Agreements. The Governor may enter into agreements on behalf of the State with the governor of an adjoining state or, with the consent of the United States Congress, with the premier of an adjoining province of Canada to establish interstate or international regional planning or development districts. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 353 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 353
30-A §353. Officer not to act as attorney or draw papers; employee of jailer not to act as judge or attorney
Status: in_force

An officer may not appear before any court as attorney or adviser of any party in an action or draw any writ, complaint, declaration, citation, process or plea for any other person; all such acts are void. A person employed by the keeper of a jail in any capacity may not exercise any power or duty of a judicial officer or act as attorney for any person confined in the jail; all such acts are void. Beginning April 15, 2006, if commissioned as a notary public and authorized to do so by the sheriff, an employee of a jail, other than a corrections officer or a deputy sheriff, may, without fee, exercise any power or duty of a notary public for any person confined in the jail. [PL 2013, c. 147, §45 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2323 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 119 / Section 2323
30-A §2323. Representation
Status: in_force

The municipal members of the commission's governing body shall consist of representatives of each member municipality or township appointed by the municipal officers. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 508, §3 (AMD).]

1. Municipal representatives. Municipalities or townships with a population of less than 10,000, as determined by the last Federal Decennial Census, shall have 2 representatives. Municipalities with populations greater than 10,000, as determined by the last Federal Decennial Census, shall have 2 representatives and an additional representative for each 10,000 increment in population, or fraction exceeding 1/2 of that number, over 10,000. At least one representative for each municipality or township regardless of size must be a municipal officer or a designee elected by a majority vote of the municipal officers. This designee serves at the will of the municipal officers. All other representatives shall serve for terms of 2 years and may be removed by the municipal officers for cause after notice and hearing. A permanent vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as a regular appointment. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 508, §3 (AMD).]

2. County representatives. A regional planning commission, in its bylaws, shall make available voting membership to any county within its regional planning and development district or subdistrict as provided in section 1201 . Each member county shall have 2 representatives, to be appointed by vote 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).]

3. Alternates. The commission, by bylaw, may provide for one alternate representative for each member municipality, township or county. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 508, §3 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5704 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5704
30-A §5704. Reporting by special districts
Status: in_force

Upon request from the Maine Municipal Bond Bank, a special district in the State, whether or not its boundaries are coterminous with the boundaries of a municipality, including districts established for the purposes of providing water, sewer, electric, educational, health, transportation, solid waste management, parking or recreation services, or any other public purpose, shall file an annual report of its total outstanding debt. [PL 2023, c. 608, §3 (AMD).]

1. Content. These reports must include debts by: A. Amount; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. 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. Creditors; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Date incurred; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Interest rate; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Amortization 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).] G. Amount of annual principal payments and annual interest payments; 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).] H. Assessments and contributions received from municipalities in the district to service the debts. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 608, §3 (AMD).]

2. Filing; public records. The reports must be filed within 45 days of the end date of the fiscal year in which the Maine Municipal Bond Bank made the request under subsection 1 . The reports must be filed with the Maine Municipal Bond Bank upon forms provided by it. Information reported under this section is a public record. [PL 2023, c. 608, §3 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6206 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 231 / Section 6206
30-A §6206. Local match
Status: in_force

The department may not require an eligible applicant to provide matching funds to be eligible for a cooperative services grant and may not give preference or priority to an eligible applicant whose proposal provides matching funds. [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).]

The department may require an eligible applicant to provide matching funds for a capital grant if suggested by the review panel during consultation required under section 6208, subsection 1 . [PL 2017, c. 313, §5 (NEW).]

The department shall require an eligible applicant to provide matching funds for a planning grant in an amount not less than the total grant award requested. [PL 2007, c. 662, §5 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4745 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4745
30-A §4745. Cooperation between authorities
Status: in_force

Any 2 or more authorities may join or cooperate in the exercise of any or all of the powers conferred for the purpose of financing, planning, undertaking, constructing or operating a housing project or projects located within the area of operation of any one or more of the authorities. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4356 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4356
30-A §4356. Moratoria
Status: in_force

Any moratorium adopted by a municipality on the processing or issuance of development permits or licenses must meet the following requirements. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

1. Necessity. The moratorium must be needed: A. To prevent a shortage or an overburden of public facilities that would otherwise occur during the effective period of the moratorium or that is reasonably foreseeable as a result of any proposed or anticipated development; or [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. Because the application of existing comprehensive plans, land use ordinances or regulations or other applicable laws, if any, is inadequate to prevent serious public harm from residential, commercial or industrial development in the affected geographic area. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

2. Definite term. The moratorium must be of a definite term of not more than 180 days. The moratorium may be extended for additional 180-day periods if the municipality adopting the moratorium finds that: A. The problem giving rise to the need for the moratorium still exists; and [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. Reasonable progress is being made to alleviate the problem giving rise to the need for the moratorium. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

3. Extension by select board. In municipalities where the municipal legislative body is the town meeting, the select board may extend the moratorium in compliance with subsection 2 after notice and hearing. [PL 2021, c. 275, §46 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4972-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4972-A
30-A §4972-A. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2025, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]

1. Affordability restriction. "Affordability restriction" means, for rental housing: A. A limitation on the rent amount that is based on the income of the person or family renting the unit compared to the area median income or to market rates for rental units in that geographic area; or [PL 2025, c. 381, §2 (NEW).] B. A limitation on the income of the person or family renting the dwelling unit. [PL 2025, c. 381, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]

2. Financial assistance. "Financial assistance" means funding in the form of grants, loans, rental assistance, subsidies, tax credits or other tax incentives provided by a federal, state or local government entity for which receipt is contingent upon constructing or maintaining dwelling units subject to an affordability restriction. [PL 2025, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]

3. Holder. "Holder" means the Maine State Housing Authority or a municipal housing authority that holds the option to purchase a low-income rental housing project. [PL 2025, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]

4. Low-income rental housing. "Low-income rental housing" means rental housing with 5 or more dwelling units in which any of the dwelling units are: A. Subject to affordability restrictions; [PL 2025, c. 381, §2 (NEW).] B. Subject to rents that are controlled, regulated or assisted by a federal or state agency pursuant to a regulatory agreement, rental assistance agreement, restrictive covenant, mortgage or other documentation; or [PL 2025, c. 381, §2 (NEW).] C. Subject to requirements as a condition of receiving financial assistance. [PL 2025, c. 381, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4803 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4803
30-A §4803. Issuance of bonds; rules
Status: in_force

The Maine State Housing Authority may issue bonds for the purpose of making institutional loans to participating financial institutions. The participating financial institutions shall invest the proceeds of these institutional loans in mortgage loans for the financing of housing units or housing projects for persons of low income. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Rules. Before making any institutional loan under this section, the Maine State Housing Authority shall establish rules concerning: A. The interest rate and terms of institutional loans to be made to participating financial institutions; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The time within which participating financial institutions must make commitments and disbursements for mortgage loans; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The type and amount of collateral security to be pledged by participating financial institutions to ensure repayment of institutional loans from the Maine State Housing Authority as provided in section 4806 ; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Standards as to the construction or rehabilitation for the housing units or housing projects to be financed; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Procedures for the submission of requests or the invitation of proposals for institutional loans; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] F. Schedules of fees and other charges to be made by the Maine State Housing Authority or the participating financial institution, or both, in accepting, acting upon or renewing applications for institutional loans or mortgage 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).] G. Limiting the rate of return on mortgage loans made by participating financial institutions; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Establishing the time within which participating financial institutions will invest the proceeds of the institutional loans in mortgage loans; 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 matters related to institutional loans or mortgage loans that the Maine State Housing Authority considers necessary. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 2962 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 133 / Section 2962
30-A §2962. Fences on town line
Status: in_force

If the line on which a partition fence is to be made or divided is the boundary between 2 or more towns, or partly in one town and partly in another, a fence viewer shall be taken from each town. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 6008 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6008
30-A §6008. Additional reserves and funds
Status: in_force

The bank may establish any additional and further reserves or any other funds or accounts that are, in its discretion, necessary, desirable or convenient to further the accomplishment of the purposes of the bank to comply with the provisions of any agreement made by or any resolution of the bank. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1856 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1856
30-A §1856. Agreement to provide limited services
Status: in_force

Before the board of directors declares a multicounty jail operational, the jail authority may contract with either Lincoln County or Sagadahoc County to provide for services related to the counties' obligations under chapter 13 . [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2951 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 133 / Section 2951
30-A §2951. Legal fences
Status: in_force

All fences 4 feet high and in good repair, consisting of rails, timber, stone walls, iron or wire, and brooks, rivers, ponds, creeks, ditches and hedges, or other things which in the judgment of the fence viewers having jurisdiction thereof are equivalent thereto, are legal and sufficient 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. § 7208 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 302 / Section 7208
30-A §7208. Approval by the Legislature
Status: in_force

Any municipality which has approved a deorganization procedure under section 7207 shall request and must obtain approval by the Legislature before seeking approval by the voters of the municipality under section 7209 . [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5902 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 5902
30-A §5902. Declaration of necessity
Status: in_force

1. Declaration of purpose. It is declared to be in the public interest and to be the policy of the State: A. To foster and promote by all reasonable means the provision of adequate capital markets and facilities for borrowing money by counties, municipalities, School Administrative Districts, community school districts, quasi-municipal corporations and other governmental units and to finance their respective public improvements and other municipal purposes within the State from proceeds of bonds, notes, any other form of debt or leases issued by those governmental units; [PL 1991, c. 605, §1 (AMD).] B. To assist those governmental units in fulfilling their needs for such purposes by use of creation of indebtedness; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. To the extent possible, to reduce the costs of indebtedness to taxpayers and residents of the State and to encourage continued investor interest in the purchase of bonds or notes of those governmental units as sound and preferred securities for investment; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. To encourage its governmental units to continue their independent undertakings of public improvements and other municipal purposes and the financing thereof and to assist them in those activities by making funds available at reduced interest costs for orderly financing of those purposes, especially during periods of restricted credit or money supply, particularly for those governmental units not otherwise able to borrow for those purposes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1991, c. 605, §1 (AMD).]

2. Declaration of necessity. It is further declared that current credit and municipal bond market conditions require the exercise of state powers in the interest of its governmental units to further and implement these policies by: A. Authorizing a state instrumentality to be created as a body corporate and politic to have full powers to borrow money and to issue its bonds and notes to make funds available through the facilities of the instrumentality at reduced rates and on more favorable terms for borrowing by such governmental units through the instrumentality's purchase of the bonds or notes of the governmental units in fully marketable form; 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. Granting broad powers to the instrumentality to accomplish and to carry out these policies of the State which are in the public interest of the State and of its taxpayers and residents. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 5604 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 221 / Section 5604
30-A §5604. Payment out of treasury
Status: in_force

The treasurer of any municipality shall not pay out any funds for an account or claim against the municipality unless the account or claim is itemized and declared to be a public record. Notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 4-A , violation of this section is a Class E crime, punishable by a fine of not more than $300 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, 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. § 2632 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2632
30-A §2632. Qualifications of town manager
Status: in_force

1. Selection by board; professional qualification. The select board shall choose the town manager solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to actual experience in, or knowledge of, the duties of office under this subchapter. [PL 2021, c. 275, §37 (AMD).]

2. Residency. The town manager need not be a resident of the town or State when appointed, but, while in office, may reside outside the town or State only with the approval of the select board. [PL 2021, c. 275, §37 (AMD).]

3. Prohibited offices. A town manager may not serve as moderator, or be a member of the select board, assessor or member of the school committee. [PL 2021, c. 275, §37 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2501 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2501
30-A §2501. Applicability of provisions
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this Title or by charter, the method of voting and the conduct of a municipal election are governed by Title 21‑A . [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. D, §2 (RPR).]

1. Clerk to perform duties of Secretary of State. When Title 21‑A applies to any municipal election, the municipal clerk shall perform the duties of the Secretary of State prescribed by Title 21‑A . [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]

2. Qualifications for voting. The qualifications for voting in a municipal election conducted under this Title are governed solely by Title 21‑A, section 111 . [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]

3. Determining and counting write-in votes. A municipality may choose the method of determining and counting write-in votes according to this subsection. Once a municipality has voted to accept the option under this subsection, the option applies to all municipal elections until the municipal officers hold a public hearing and the legislative body of the municipality votes to rescind the option at least 90 days before the next election of candidates by secret ballot. A. After the municipal officers hold a public hearing, at least 90 days prior to an election of candidates by secret ballot, the legislative body of a municipality may vote to be governed by the provisions of Title 21‑A, section 696, subsection 2, paragraph C and Title 21‑A, section 722‑A . Votes for a write-in candidate are counted only if that candidate has filed a timely declaration of write-in candidacy with the municipal clerk in accordance with Title 21‑A, section 722‑A , except that votes for write-in candidates who have not filed a declaration of write-in candidacy must be counted if: (1) The printed ballot does not include a properly nominated candidate for the office; or (2) A properly nominated candidate for the office listed on the ballot withdraws from the race before or on election day. [PL 2015, c. 160, §1 (NEW).] B. In a municipality that has not voted under paragraph A to be governed by Title 21‑A, section 696, subsection 2, paragraph C and Title 21‑A, section 722‑A , votes cast for write-in candidates must be counted if: (1) The printed ballot does not include a properly nominated candidate for the office; (2) A properly nominated candidate for the office listed on the ballot withdraws from the race before or on election day; or (3) The number of write-in votes for an office as determined by a machine count or initial hand count exceeds the number of votes in that count for a candidate printed on the ballot. Votes for write-in candidates may be counted even if none of the criteria listed in subparagraphs (1) to (3) are met in a municipality that has not voted to be governed by Title 21‑A, section 696, subsection 2, paragraph C and Title 21‑A, section 722‑A . [PL 2015, c. 160, §1 (NEW).] Nothing in this subsection requires a municipal clerk to count or tally write-in votes for a fictitious person, a deceased person or a person from outside the municipality when residency is a qualification of office or who is otherwise not qualified to be a candidate for the office for which the person is a write-in candidate. [PL 2015, c. 160, §1 (NEW).]

4. Ballot questions. Notwithstanding the provision of Title 21‑A, section 906, subsection 7 requiring sequential numbering of ballot questions, municipal officers may elect to list municipal initiative and referendum questions on the ballot using sequential capital letters of the alphabet instead of sequential numbers. All other provisions of Title 21‑A, section 906, subsection 7 apply. [PL 2019, c. 58, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 900-M — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 900-M
30-A §900-M. Budget committee
Status: in_force

There is established the Penobscot County Budget Committee to carry out the purposes of this article. [PL 2005, c. 124, §1 (NEW).]

1. Membership. The budget committee consists of the following members: A. Two members elected from each commissioner district as provided in subsection 2 ; [PL 2005, c. 124, §1 (NEW).] B. Two municipal officials appointed by each county commissioner from the commissioner's district; and [PL 2005, c. 124, §1 (NEW).] C. One member of the county legislative delegation appointed by each county commissioner from the commissioner's district. [PL 2005, c. 124, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 124, §1 (NEW).]

2. Municipal official elections. No later than 75 days before the end of the county's fiscal year, the county commissioners shall notify all municipal officials to caucus by county commissioner district at a specified date, time and place for the purpose of electing one municipal official from each district as a member of the budget committee. Each county commissioner shall serve as nonvoting moderator for that district caucus. Nominations must be received from the floor. The nominee receiving the most votes is the budget committee member. The name of the member elected by the caucus must be recorded and forwarded to the county commissioners. [PL 2007, c. 663, §27 (AMD).]

3. Term; vacancy; replacement. Budget committee members serve 2-year terms. If a budget committee member ceases to be a municipal official during the term of membership, the budget committee member vacates membership and a replacement must be appointed by the county commissioner from the district in which the vacancy occurred. [PL 2005, c. 124, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4704-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4704-A
30-A §4704-A. Water conservation devices
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding section 4704 , the purchase and installation of any faucet, shower head, toilet or urinal in a residential building funded by the authority is subject to Title 5, section 1762‑A . [PL 1991, c. 246, §11 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1952 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1952
30-A §1952. Charges
Status: in_force

All persons, firms and corporations, whether public or private, and each county shall pay to the treasurer of the jail authority formed under this chapter the rates, tolls, assessments, rents, transportation charges and other charges established by the directors for services provided by the jail authority. In this subchapter, the words "other charges" include, but are not limited to, interest on delinquent accounts at a rate not to exceed the highest lawful rate set by the Treasurer of State for municipal taxes. The jail authority may submit periodic bills directly to individual users or to the counties as determined by the directors. [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, §17 (AMD).]

The jail authority may establish schedules of charges by any method determined by the directors. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

The rates, tolls, assessments, rents, transportation charges and other charges must be so established as to provide revenue at least sufficient, together with any other money available, to: [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

1. Current operating expenses. Pay the current expenses of operating and maintaining the multicounty jail facility; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

2. Unanticipated operating expenses. Create and maintain a reserve not to exceed 3.5% of the operating budget for unanticipated operating expenses; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

3. Payment of interest and principal. Pay the principal, premium and interest on all bonds and notes issued by the jail authority under this chapter when due and payable; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

4. Payments into reserve funds. Create and maintain such reserves as may be required by any trust agreement or resolution securing bonds and notes; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

5. Repairs, replacements and renewals. Provide funds for paying the cost of all necessary repairs, replacements and renewals of the multicounty jail facilities; and [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

6. Payment of obligations. Pay or provide for any and all amounts that the jail authority may be obligated to pay or provide for by law or contract, including any resolution or contract with or for the benefit of the holders of its bonds and notes and including payment of organizational costs to Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2524 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2524
30-A §2524. General town meeting provisions
Status: in_force

The following provisions apply to all town meetings. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Qualified voter. Every voter in the town may vote in the election of all town officials and in all town affairs. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Moderator elected and sworn. The clerk, or in the clerk's absence a member of the select board or constable, shall open the meeting by: A. Calling for the election of a moderator by 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. Receiving and counting the votes for moderator; 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. Swearing in the moderator. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 2021, c. 275, §23 (AMD).]

3. Moderator presides. As soon as the moderator has been elected and sworn, the moderator shall preside over and supervise the voting at the meeting and may appoint a deputy moderator to assist the moderator. If the moderator is absent or is unable to carry out the duties, the clerk, or in the clerk's absence a member of the select board or constable, may call for the election of a deputy moderator to act in the absence of the moderator. A. All persons shall be silent at the moderator's command. A person may not speak before that person is recognized by the moderator. A person who is not a voter in the town may speak at the meeting only with the consent of 2/3 of the voters present. (1) If any person, after a command for order by the moderator, continues to act in a disorderly manner, the moderator may direct that person to leave the meeting. If the person refuses to leave, the moderator may have that person removed by a constable and confined until the meeting is adjourned. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. When a vote declared by the moderator is immediately questioned by at least 7 voters, the moderator shall make it certain by polling the voters or by a method directed by the municipal legislative body. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The moderator shall serve until the meeting is adjourned. The moderator is subject to the same penalties for neglect of official duty as other town officials. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 2021, c. 275, §24 (AMD).]

4. Votes recorded by clerk. The clerk shall accurately record the votes of the meeting. A. If the clerk is absent, the moderator shall appoint and swear in a temporary 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).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Written ballots. The clerk shall prepare the ballots. Ballots shall be of uniform size and color, and must be blank except that 2 squares with "yes" by one and "no" by the other may be printed on them. The moderator shall ensure that each voter receives only one ballot for each vote taken. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Location of meetings. Town meetings may be held outside the corporate limits of the municipality if the municipal officers determine that there is no adequate facility for the meeting within the municipality. The proposed location must be: A. Within an adjoining or nearby municipality; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Not more than 25 miles from the corporate limits of the municipality holding the meetings; 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. Reasonably accessible to all voters of the town. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 7203 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 302 / Section 7203
30-A §7203. Deorganization meeting
Status: in_force

The deorganization meeting shall be conducted in accordance with section 2524 . The agenda of the meeting shall consist exclusively of the following. [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).]

1. Discussion and reasons for deorganization. Discussion of deorganization and its impact on the residents of the municipality shall take place and the reasons for deorganizing shall be established and placed before the voters. [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).]

2. Voting on question to develop deorganization procedure. A vote shall be taken on the question of whether the municipality shall continue to pursue the process for deorganizing by developing a deorganization procedure which must be approved by the voters under sections 7207 and 7209 . [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).]

3. Creation of local deorganization committee. If the majority of voters present and voting at this meeting approve the question to develop a deorganization procedure as provided in subsection 2 , a local deorganization committee shall be created to develop the deorganization procedure. The local committee shall consist of the following 5 members: A. One municipal officer selected by the municipal officers; [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).] B. One member of the local school board or committee selected by that board or committee, if one exists, or one member of a school board or committee who represents the municipality in a multi-municipality school administrative unit, selected by those members who represent the municipality upon that board or committee; and [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).] C. Three voters of the municipality, nominated and elected by the voters at the same town meeting or election which approved the development of a deorganization procedure. [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 216, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2674 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2674
30-A §2674. Aid to other law enforcement agencies
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by municipal charter or ordinance, the municipal officers may authorize the chief of police or other designee to request other municipalities to provide law enforcement officers to assist the requesting municipality. The county commissioners may authorize the sheriff or other designee to request a municipality to provide law enforcement officers to assist the requesting county. The municipal officers may authorize the chief of police or other designee to provide law enforcement officers to assist other municipalities or counties when so requested by a properly authorized chief of police, sheriff or other designee of the requesting municipality or county. [PL 2013, c. 261, §2 (AMD).]

The authorizations of the municipal officers or county commissioners must be accompanied by an agreement between the requesting municipality or county and the responding municipality or county that specifies which governmental entity 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 municipality or county in the course of assisting the requesting municipality or county. [PL 2013, c. 261, §2 (AMD).]

If the request for assistance is for a major unplanned incident that jeopardizes the health and welfare of the citizens of the requesting municipality or county and when delay may cause further jeopardy to life or property or in the case of jointly planned collaborative activity, the police chief of any municipality or sheriff of any county or the chief's or sheriff's designee may request assistance from or provide assistance to another municipality or law enforcement agency whether or not an agreement between the 2 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, §2 (AMD).]

The law enforcement officers of the responding municipality or county or law enforcement agency have the same authority as law enforcement officers within the limits of the requesting municipality or county, except as to the service of civil process, and, when assisting other municipalities, have the same privileges and immunities as when acting within their own jurisdiction. [PL 2013, c. 261, §2 (AMD).]

Notwithstanding section 501 and except as otherwise provided by municipal charter or ordinance, the municipal officers may authorize the chief of police or other designee to request a county sheriff to appoint as a deputy sheriff a municipal law enforcement officer who has satisfied the training requirements of Title 25, sections 2804‑C and 2804‑E . The authorization of the municipal officers must be accompanied by an agreement between the requesting municipality and the respective county that specifies the purpose and time period for which the authorization is granted and which governmental entity is liable, if any liability is determined to exist, for personal injury or property damage caused by or occurring to law enforcement officers of the municipality in the course of exercising their authority as deputy sheriffs. A municipal law enforcement officer appointed pursuant to this paragraph has the same authority as a deputy sheriff within the respective county, except as to the service of civil process, and has the same privileges and immunities as when acting within the officer’s own jurisdiction. [PL 2015, c. 419, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4857 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4857
30-A §4857. Recovery of money applied from fund
Status: in_force

To the extent permitted by law and to the extent it is economically and socially reasonable, the Maine State Housing Authority may recover amounts from any person on whose behalf money from the fund has been applied to carry out this subchapter and may charge interest on those amounts at a rate determined by the Maine State 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).]

1. Recovery deferred. The recovery may be deferred until: A. The sale or refinancing of the housing; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The end of the term of the mortgage loan; 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. Any other time determined by the Maine State 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).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Limitation of recovery. Recourse for the recovery is limited to property subject to the mortgage, except in cases of fraud. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 61 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 61
30-A §61. Board of commissioners; election; chairman
Status: in_force

There shall be a board of commissioners for each county consisting of a chairman and 2 other persons. Each of the commissioners of a county must represent one of the commissioner districts established by law for the commissioner's county. [PL 2003, c. 43, §1 (AMD).]

1. Residency; election by district. Members of each board of commissioners must be residents of the commissioner district which they represent and shall be elected by the voters of that district. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Mode of election. County commissioners shall be elected on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November in each even-numbered year. The votes shall be received, sorted, counted and declared in the same manner as votes for Representatives. The municipal clerk shall record in the municipal records the names of the persons voted for, the number of votes for each and the whole number of ballots received. The municipal clerk shall send true copies of these records, sealed and attested in the same manner as returns of votes for Senators, 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).]

3. Chairman. The commissioners shall select their chairman annually at their first meeting on or after the first day of January to act for 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).]
30 M.R.S. § 6206-A — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6206-A
30 §6206-A. Powers of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians
Status: in_force

The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians shall not exercise nor enjoy the powers, privileges and immunities of a municipality nor exercise civil or criminal jurisdiction within their lands prior to the enactment of additional legislation specifically authorizing the exercise of those governmental powers. [PL 1981, c. 675, §§3, 8 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6006-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6006-A
30-A §6006-A. Revolving loan fund
Status: in_force

1. Establishment; administration. A revolving loan fund is established as provided in this section. A. There is established in the custody of the bank a special fund, to be known as the revolving loan fund, that must be used for the following purposes: (1) To provide loans to municipalities for acquiring, designing, planning, constructing, enlarging, repairing or improving publicly owned sewage systems and sewage treatment plants as provided in Title 38, section 411 and for implementing related management programs; (2) For remediation of municipal landfills that affect groundwater; or (3) For any actions authorized under the federal Clean Water Act, 33 United States Code, Sections 1251 to 1387. [PL 1995, c. 564, §2 (RPR).] B. The bank shall administer the revolving loan fund. The fund shall be invested in the same manner as permitted for investment of funds belonging to the State or held in the State Treasury. The fund shall be established and held separate and apart from any other funds or money of the State or the bank and shall be used and administered exclusively for the purpose of this section and section 5953‑A . The fund shall consist of the following: (1) Such sums as may be appropriated by the Legislature or transferred to the fund from time to time by the Treasurer of State; (2) Principal and interest received from the repayment of loans made from the fund; (3) Capitalization grants and awards made to the State or an instrumentality of the State by the United States for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established. These amounts shall be paid directly into the fund without need for appropriation by the State; (4) Interest earned from the investment of fund balances; (5) Private gifts, bequests and donations made to the State for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established; (6) The proceeds of notes or bonds issued by the bank for the purpose of deposit in the fund; and (7) Other funds from any public or private source received for use for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 564, §2 (AMD).]

2. Uses. The revolving loan fund may be used for one or more of the following purposes: A. To make loans to municipalities under this section and section 5953‑A ; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).] B. To make loans to refund bonds or notes of a municipality issued after March 7, 1985 for the purpose of financing the construction of any capital improvement or management program described in section 5953‑A, subsection 1 and certified under section 5953‑A, subsection 3 ; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).] C. To guarantee or insure, directly or indirectly, the payment of notes or bonds issued or to be issued by a municipality for the purpose of financing the construction of any capital improvement or management program described in section 5953‑A, subsection 1 and certified under section 5953‑A, subsection 3 ; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).] D. To guarantee or insure, directly or indirectly, funds established by municipalities for the purpose of financing construction of any capital improvement described in section 5953‑A, subsection 1 ; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).] E. To invest available fund balances and to credit the net interest income on those balances to the revolving loan fund; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).] F. To invest as a source of revenue or security for the payment of principal and interest on general or special obligations of the bank if the proceeds of the sale of the obligations have been deposited in the fund, or as a source of revenue to subsidize municipal loan payment obligations; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).] G. To pay the costs of the bank and the Department of Environmental Protection staff associated with the administration of the revolving loan fund and projects financed by it; provided that no more than the lesser of 2% of the aggregate of the highest fund balances in any fiscal year and 4% of any capitalization grants provided by the United States for deposit in the revolving loan fund shall be used for these purposes; and [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).] H. To pay the costs required under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Title VI. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).]

3. Priorities for financial assistance. Periodically, and at least annually, the Department of Environmental Protection shall prepare and certify to the bank a project priority list of those municipalities whose publicly owned projects are eligible for financing or assistance under this section. The factors to be considered in developing the priority list shall include, but are not limited to: A. Water supply protection; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).] B. Shellfishery protection; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).] C. Nuisance conditions; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).] D. Fisheries protection; [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).] E. Facility needs, including the availability of, or likely development of, cost-effective privately owned facilities or services to meet the municipal need; and [PL 1995, c. 564, §3 (AMD).] F. Median household income. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 564, §3 (AMD).]

4. Eligibility for financial assistance. No financial assistance for a project may be granted under this section until the Department of Environmental Protection certifies to the bank that the project is eligible for immediate financing under this section and is on the priority list prepared under subsection 3 . [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).]

5. Establishment of accounts. The bank may establish accounts and subaccounts within the revolving fund as it determines desirable to effectuate the purposes of this section, including, but not limited to, accounts to segregate a portion or portions of the revolving loan fund as security for bonds issued by the bank for deposit in the revolving loan fund and to be invested for the benefit of specified projects receiving financial assistance from the revolving loan fund. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§27, 31 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2952 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 133 / Section 2952
30-A §2952. Maintenance
Status: in_force

The occupants of lands enclosed with fences shall maintain partition fences between their own and the adjoining enclosures, in equal shares, while both parties continue to improve 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).]
30 M.R.S. § 7210 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 603 / Section 7210
30 §7210. Eligibility of Mi'kmaq Nation and state funding
Status: in_force

1. Eligibility for discretionary funds. The Mi'kmaq Nation is eligible to apply for any federally funded discretionary state grants or loans to the same extent and subject to the same eligibility requirements, including availability of funds, applicable to municipalities in the State. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

2. Eligibility of individuals for state funds. Residents of Mi'kmaq Nation Trust Land are eligible for and entitled to receive any state grant, loan, unemployment compensation, medical or welfare benefit or other social service to the same extent as and subject to the same eligibility requirements applicable to other persons in the State as long as in computing the extent to which any person is entitled to receive any such funds any money received by the person from the United States within substantially the same period of time for which state funds are provided and for a program or purpose substantially similar to that funded by the State is deducted in computing any payment to be made by the State. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]
30 M.R.S. § 6206 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6206
30 §6206. Powers and duties of the Indian tribes within their respective Indian territories
Status: in_force

1. General powers. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation, within their respective Indian territories, have and may exercise and enjoy all the rights, privileges, powers and immunities, including, but without limitation, the power to enact ordinances and collect taxes, and are subject to all the duties, obligations, liabilities and limitations of a municipality of and subject to the laws of the State, provided, however, that internal tribal matters, including membership in the respective tribe or nation, the right to reside within the respective Indian territories, tribal organization, tribal government, tribal elections, the use or disposition of settlement fund income and the exercise of power by the Passamaquoddy Tribe pursuant to section 6207, subsection 10 , section 6207‑A and section 6209‑A, subsection 1, paragraph F and by the Penobscot Nation pursuant to section 6207, subsection 11 , section 6207‑B and section 6209‑B, subsection 1, paragraph F , respectively, is not subject to regulation by the State. The Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation shall designate such officers and officials as are necessary to implement and administer those laws of the State applicable to the respective Indian territories and the residents thereof. Any resident of the Passamaquoddy Indian territory or the Penobscot Indian territory who is not a member of the respective tribe or nation nonetheless is equally entitled to receive any municipal or governmental services provided by the respective tribe or nation or by the State, except those services that are provided exclusively to members of the respective tribe or nation pursuant to state or federal law, and is entitled to vote in national, state and county elections in the same manner as any tribal member residing within Indian territory. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §1 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).]

2. Power to sue and be sued. The Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation and their members may sue and be sued in the courts of the State to the same extent as any other entity or person in the State provided, however, that the respective tribe or nation and its officers and employees shall be immune from suit when the respective tribe or nation is acting in its governmental capacity to the same extent as any municipality or like officers or employees thereof within the State. [PL 1979, c. 732, §§1, 31 (NEW).]

3. Ordinances. The Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation each has the right to exercise exclusive jurisdiction within its respective Indian territory over violations by members of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group of tribal ordinances adopted pursuant to this section or section 6207 . The decision to exercise or terminate the jurisdiction authorized by this section must be made by each tribal governing body. If either tribe or nation chooses not to exercise, or to terminate its exercise of, jurisdiction as authorized by this section or section 6207 , the State has exclusive jurisdiction over violations of tribal ordinances by members of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group within the Indian territory of that tribe or nation. The State has exclusive jurisdiction over violations of tribal ordinances by persons not members of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group except as provided in the section or sections referenced in the following: A. Section 6209‑A . [PL 2019, c. 621, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 621, Pt. B, §3 (AFF).] Revisor's Note: (Paragraph A as enacted by PL 2019, c. 621, Pt. A, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 30, SECTION 6206, SUBSECTION 3, PARAGRAPH B) B. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 30, §6206, sub-§3, ¶A) Section 6209‑B . [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).] [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §1 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. E, §5 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 894 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 894
30-A §894. Officers' salaries
Status: in_force

The county commissioners shall set the salaries of all county officers with the exception of their own. The salaries of the county commissioners are set by the budget advisory committee. [PL 1991, c. 204, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6202 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 231 / Section 6202
30-A §6202. Fund source; nonlapsing; dedicated, special revenue account
Status: in_force

There is established the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services to assist those municipalities that collaborate with other municipalities, counties or state agencies to obtain savings in the cost of delivering local and regional governmental services. The fund consists of revenues transferred from the General Fund and any funds received as contributions from private and public sources. Eligible investment earnings credited to the assets of the fund become part of the assets of the fund. Any balance remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. The fund is a dedicated, special revenue account. [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §8 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 502 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 502
30-A §502. Mandatory retirement age prohibited
Status: in_force

No county or county officer may adopt any rule or take any action which requires a county employee, as a condition of employment, to retire at or before a specified age or after a specified number of years of service. All of the provisions of section 2704 relating to the prohibition of mandatory retirement of municipal employees also apply to and prohibit the mandatory retirement of county employees. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3404 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3404
30-A §3404. Record of proceedings; prosecutions
Status: in_force

All proceedings of municipal officers under this chapter must be at their legal meetings. A suitable record shall be made of all permits issued under this chapter, describing the persons and lands to which they apply. The municipal officers have the exclusive direction, on behalf of their municipality, of all prosecutions under this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3832 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3832
30-A §3832. Victualers
Status: in_force

Every victualer has all the rights and privileges and is subject to all the duties and obligations of an innkeeper, except furnishing lodging for travelers. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4974 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4974
30-A §4974. Purchase property; construct housing
Status: in_force

The Maine State Housing Authority or any municipal housing authority may purchase or acquire property to preserve or provide affordable housing to moderate-income and low-income people and provide for the management and maintenance of this property. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§12, 31 (NEW).]

1. Construction. The Maine State Housing Authority or any municipal housing authority may construct or reconstruct housing for moderate-income and low-income households. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§12, 31 (NEW).]

2. Rehabilitation. The Maine State Housing Authority or any municipal housing authority may rehabilitate buildings to provide affordable housing to moderate-income and low-income households. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§12, 31 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 937 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 937
30-A §937. Financial statements required
Status: in_force

The treasurer of the county shall prepare a signed statement to accompany any question submitted to the electors for ratification of a revenue-producing, revenue-refunding or general obligation of the county bond issue. The statement must set forth: [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. D, §4 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. D, §10 (AFF).]

1. Total indebtedness. The total amount of bonds of the county outstanding and unpaid, the total amount of bonds of the county authorized and unissued and the total amount of the bonds of the county contemplated to be issued if the enactment submitted to the electors is ratified; [PL 1991, c. 269, §1 (NEW).]

2. Costs. An estimate and explanation of costs involved, including varying interest rates, the estimated cost of interest on the bond amount to be issued, the total cost of principal and interest to be paid at maturity and any other substantive information relating to the debt of the county as the treasurer may determine; and [PL 1991, c. 269, §1 (NEW).]

3. Validity. A declaration that the validity of the bonds and of the voters' ratification of the bonds may not be affected by any errors in the estimate made pursuant to subsection 2 . If the actual amount of the total debt service for the bond issue varies from the estimate, the ratification by the electors is nevertheless conclusive and the validity of the bond issue is not affected by reason of the variance. [PL 1991, c. 269, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 874 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 874
30-A §874. Budget procedures
Status: in_force

1. Budget procedures. The Franklin County commissioners shall submit itemized finance estimates in the form of a budget to the advisory committee no later than 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 1991, c. 495 (NEW).]

2. Budget review process. The advisory committee shall review the itemized estimated budget prepared by the county commissioners, together with any supplementary material prepared by the head of each county department or provided by any independent board or institution or another governmental agency. The advisory committee shall prepare a proposed budget and may increase, decrease or alter the estimated budget as long as: A. The advisory committee enters into its minutes an explanation for any suggested change in the estimated expenditures and revenues as initially presented by the county commissioners; and [PL 1991, c. 495 (NEW).] B. In the proposed budget, the total estimated revenues, together with the amount of county tax to be levied, equal the total estimated expenditures. [PL 1991, c. 495 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 495 (NEW).]

3. Public hearing. The advisory committee shall hold a public hearing in the county on the proposed budget before the end of the county's fiscal year and before the final adoption of the budget. Notice of the hearing must be given in all newspapers of general circulation within the county at least 10 days before the hearing. Written notice and a copy of the proposed budget must be sent or delivered to the clerk of each municipality in the county in accordance with section 701, subsection 3 . The municipal clerk shall notify the municipal officials of the proposed budget. [PL 2023, c. 87, §11 (AMD).]

4. Finality of budget. After the public hearing is completed, the advisory committee shall adopt a final budget and transmit that budget to the county commissioners. The county commissioners may not further increase, decrease, alter or revise the budget adopted by the advisory committee, except by a 3/5 vote of the entire membership of the county commissioners. If the adopted budget is changed by the county commissioners, the advisory committee may reject that change by a 2/3 vote of its membership. Those actions are final and are not subject to further action by either the county commissioners or the advisory committee. [PL 2023, c. 262, §2 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 262, §5 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 453 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 453
30-A §453. Communications centers
Status: in_force

Each county may establish a communications center, separate from any communications function of the sheriff's department and capable of serving the communication needs of the county and the municipalities that may wish to use the center. [PL 2013, c. 462, §8 (AMD).]

The county commissioners, after consulting with municipal officers, are responsible for setting policies for the communications center. They shall appoint a director or chief dispatcher who is responsible for carrying out their policies. The director or chief dispatcher, if qualified, may be the director of the county emergency management agency. [PL 2013, c. 462, §8 (AMD).]

The county communications center shall provide communication services for the sheriff's department, county emergency management agency, county or municipal rescue or ambulance services, county or municipal fire departments or municipal police departments. [PL 2013, c. 462, §8 (AMD).]

The county commissioners, after consulting with the director or chief dispatcher, may enter into an agreement with a municipality under section 107 to provide specific communications for municipal law enforcement functions, including dispatching of municipal units, in return for payment for these 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).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2305 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 119 / Section 2305
30-A §2305. Construction
Status: in_force

This subchapter must be liberally construed toward the end of enabling councils to implement municipal programs and services on behalf of member municipalities, while avoiding the creation of special districts or other legal or administrative entities to accomplish these purposes. Programs and services may include, but are not limited to, programs and services for transit, solid waste, household hazardous waste, economic development, code enforcement, general financial and administrative activities and joint purchasing. [PL 2007, c. 215, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2555 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2555
30-A §2555. Election by plurality
Status: in_force

In a city election, unless otherwise provided by municipal charter, the person who receives a plurality of the votes cast for election to any office is elected to that office. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4364-D — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4364-D
30-A §4364-D. Child care services in residential areas
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Child care facility" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 8301‑A, subsection 1‑A, paragraph B . [PL 2025, c. 288, §2 (NEW).] B. "Family child care provider" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 8301‑A, subsection 1‑A, paragraph C . [PL 2025, c. 288, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 288, §2 (NEW).]

2. Location of child care. A child care facility or a family child care provider is a permitted use in a municipal area that is zoned for residential purposes, subject to the same requirements for other residential property. [PL 2025, c. 288, §2 (NEW).]

Revisor's Note: §4364-D. Residential units in areas zoned for commercial use (As enacted by PL 2025, c. 364, §2 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 30-A, SECTION 4364-E)

Revisor's Note: §4364-D. Minimum parking space requirements; limitations (As enacted by PL 2025, c. 374, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 30-A, SECTION 4364-F)
30-A M.R.S. § 252 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 252
30-A §252. Vacancies in office
Status: in_force

A vacancy in the office of district attorney, because of expiration of the term of office, death, permanent incapacity, removal from office under section 257 , removal from the prosecutorial district, or otherwise, shall be filled under this section, except as provided in section 253 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Vacancies caused by expiration of the term. Vacancies occurring by expiration of the term of office shall be filled by election in that year as provided in section 251 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Vacancies caused by other reasons. When no person is elected or a vacancy happens in the office of district attorney, other than as provided in subsection 1 , the Governor shall appoint a competent attorney, a resident of the prosecutorial district affected, to serve as a substitute district attorney until the first day of January following the next biennial election. At that election, a person shall be elected to the office of district attorney to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. When the office of district attorney becomes vacant after the first day of October in the 2nd year after the election of a district attorney under section 251 , a new election shall not be held to fill the vacancy, but the substitute district attorney shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. A. In the case of a vacancy in the term of a district attorney who was nominated by primary election before the general election, the district attorney appointed by the Governor must be enrolled in the same political party as the district attorney whose term is vacant. In making the appointment, the Governor shall choose from any recommendations submitted by the county committee or committees of the political party from which the appointment is to be made. [PL 1995, c. 245, §5 (AMD).] [PL 1995, c. 245, §5 (AMD).]
30 M.R.S. § 7202 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 603 / Section 7202
30 §7202. Legislative findings and declaration of policy
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares the following. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

The Mi'kmaq Nation, previously known as the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, as represented as of the effective date of this chapter by the Mi'kmaq Nation Tribal Council, is the sole successor in interest, as to lands within the United States, to the aboriginal entity generally known as the Mi'kmaq Nation that years ago claimed aboriginal title to certain lands in the State. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

The Mi'kmaq Nation was not referred to in the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980, Public Law 96-420. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

There exist aboriginal lands in the State jointly used by the Mi'kmaq Nation and other tribes to which the Mi'kmaq Nation could have asserted aboriginal title but for the extinguishment of all such claims by the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980, Public Law 96-420. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

In 1991, the United States formally recognized the Mi'kmaq Nation as a sovereign government to whom it owed a special trust relationship by enacting the federal Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act, Public Law 102-171. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

Section 6(d) of the federal Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act, Public Law 102-171, authorized the State of Maine and the Mi'kmaq Nation to execute agreements regarding the State's jurisdiction over lands owned by or held in trust for the benefit of the Mi'kmaq Nation or any citizen of the nation and provided the advance consent of the United States to amendments of the state Micmac Settlement Act in Public Law 1989, chapter 148 for this purpose. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

The State of Maine and the Mi'kmaq Nation agree and intend that this Act constitutes a jurisdictional agreement pursuant to Section 6(d) of the federal Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act, Public Law 102-171, that amends the state Micmac Settlement Act, originally enacted in Public Law 1989, chapter 148. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1852 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1852
30-A §1852. Transfer of property and assets
Status: in_force

The directors shall determine what property or properties, if any, owned by Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County may be necessary to perform the functions of the jail authority and may request in writing that the commissioners convey title to the property to the jail authority, and the commissioners may make the conveyance. The jail authority shall pay fair compensation for the property or properties. Any request by the directors must be in writing within 2 years of the date of the certificate of organization. The authority shall provide a right of first refusal to the county in which the property is located should the property no longer be needed by the authority. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4743 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4743
30-A §4743. Housing rentals and tenant admissions; veteran preference
Status: in_force

In the operation or management of housing projects, an authority shall at all times observe the following duties with respect to rentals and tenant admissions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Rent to persons of low income. It shall rent or lease at least 20% of the dwelling units in any project only to persons or families of low income and at rentals within the financial reach of persons or families of low income. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Number of rooms. It may rent or lease to a tenant dwelling accommodations consisting of the number of rooms, but no greater number, which it considers necessary to provide safe and sanitary accommodations to the proposed occupants of the rooms without overcrowding. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Preferences. In the selection of tenants for housing projects, as among low-income families which are eligible applicants for occupancy in dwellings of given sizes and at specified rents, a housing authority shall extend the following preferences: A. First, to families which are to be displaced by any low-rent housing project or by any public slum-clearance or redevelopment project initiated after January 1, 1947, or which were so displaced within 3 years before applying to the public housing agency for admission to any low-rent housing. Among these families: (1) First preference shall be given to families of disabled veterans whose disabilities have been determined by the United States Veterans Administration to be service-connected; (2) Second preference shall be given to families of deceased veterans and servicemen whose deaths have been determined by the United States Veterans Administration to be service-connected; (3) Third preference shall be given to families of other veterans and servicemen; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Second, to families of other veterans and servicemen. Among these families: (1) First preference shall be given to families of disabled veterans whose disabilities have been determined by the United States Veterans Administration to be service-connected; and (2) Second preference shall be given to families of deceased veterans and servicemen whose deaths have been determined by the United States Veterans Administration to be service-connected. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. (1) The term "veteran" means a person who has served in the active military or naval service of the United States at any time on or after April 6, 1917 and before November 11, 1918, or at any time on or after September 16, 1940 and before July 26, 1947, or at any time on or after June 27, 1950 and before February 1, 1955, or at any time on or after August 5, 1964 and before May 7, 1975, or at any time on or after August 7, 1990 and before April 11, 1991, and who has been discharged or released from the service under conditions other than dishonorable. (2) The term "serviceman" means a person in the active military or naval service of the United States who has served in that service on or after April 6, 1917 and before November 11, 1918, or at any time on or after September 16, 1940 and before July 26, 1947, or at any time on or after June 27, 1950 and before February 1, 1955, or at any time on or after August 5, 1964 and before May 7, 1975, or at any time on or after August 7, 1990 and before April 11, 1991. Notwithstanding any provisions of this section, an authority may agree to conditions as to tenant eligibility or preference required by the Federal Government under federal law in any contract for financial assistance with the authority. Nothing in this section or section 4742 may be construed as limiting the power of an authority to vest in an obligee the right, in the event of a default by the authority, to take possession of a project or cause the appointment of a receiver of the project, free from all the restrictions imposed by this section or section 4742 . [PL 1993, c. 427, §4 (AMD).] [PL 1993, c. 427, §4 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2652 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2652
30-A §2652. Fee schedule
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Title 11 and this section, the clerk shall charge for services according to the following fee schedule: [PL 1997, c. 32, §1 (AMD).]

1. Recording; general. Recording the following: A. Administration of an oath, $1; (1) The municipality shall pay this fee; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 birth, marriage or death as required by Title 19‑A, section 654 and Title 22, sections 2702 , 2703 and 2763 , 50¢; (1) The municipality shall pay this fee; [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. D, §55 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] C. Affidavit establishing or correcting a record of birth, marriage or death as provided by Title 22, sections 2705 and 2764 , $4; (1) Issuance of a copy of the record to the applicant, $15 for the first copy and $6 for each additional copy; [PL 2009, c. 589, §4 (AMD).] D. Affidavit legitimating a birth as provided by Title 22, section 2765 , $4; (1) Issuance of a copy of the amended birth record to the applicant, $15 for the first copy and $6 for each additional copy; [PL 2009, c. 589, §5 (AMD).] E. Release of an attachment, $4; [PL 1993, c. 405, §1 (AMD).] F. Certificate of partnership, $10; [PL 1993, c. 405, §1 (AMD).] G. Certificate of withdrawal of a partner, $10; [PL 1993, c. 405, §1 (AMD).] H. Certificate of a person engaging in trade under a name, style or designation other than that person's own, $10; [PL 1993, c. 405, §1 (AMD).] I. Honorable discharge or release papers of veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, $4; (1) A copy of such a document attested by the clerk is prima facie evidence of its existence and validity; [PL 1993, c. 405, §1 (AMD).] J. Petition for enforcement of a lien on monumental works, $4; [PL 1993, c. 405, §1 (AMD).] K. License for clam cultivation or an assignment of it, $2; and [PL 1993, c. 405, §1 (AMD).] L. Any instrument entitled to be recorded, except those under the Uniform Commercial Code, including an executed assignment attached to or made a part of it before it is received for recording, $4 for the first page and $2 for each succeeding page or part of a page; (1) The acts of any municipality in recording any instrument by microfilm before September 21, 1963 are ratified, confirmed and made effective; [PL 1993, c. 405, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2009, c. 589, §§4, 5 (AMD).]

2. Marriage intentions and license. Recording marriage intentions and issuing a marriage license, $40, except, when the laws of this State require 2 licenses, the fee is $20 each; [PL 2009, c. 589, §6 (AMD).]

3. Birth, marriage or death certificates. Issuing the following: A. Certificate of birth, marriage or death, the clerk may charge up to $15 for the first copy and $6 for each additional copy; and [PL 2009, c. 589, §7 (AMD).] B. Permit for the disposition of human remains, $20, except that a fee is not owed if the disposition of human remains is paid for through the municipal general assistance program under Title 22, chapter 1161 ; and [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §107 (COR).] [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §107 (COR).]

4. Marginal release. Entering in the margin of a record the release of an attachment, no charge; A. The person making the marginal release must sign it. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

If a municipality provides for a salary to be paid to the clerk as full compensation, all revenues received by the clerk on behalf of the town accrue to the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

The Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention shall review the fees charged by the clerk under this section every 3 years beginning in 2013. [PL 2009, c. 589, §8 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3106 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 151 / Section 3106
30-A §3106. Disposition of abandoned property
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Covered property" means all tangible property, other than tangible property described in Title 33, section 2065 , located in or on real estate acquired by a political subdivision through tax delinquency proceedings pursuant to Title 36 or through any similar procedure created by statute for the collection of unpaid taxes, assessments, expenses or charges. "Covered property" includes all tangible property, other than tangible property described in Title 33, section 2065 , located in or on real estate that has been determined to be a dangerous building pursuant to Title 17, chapter 91, subchapter 4 . [PL 2019, c. 498, §19 (AMD).] B. "Political subdivision" has the same meaning as in section 2252 . [PL 1999, c. 667, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 498, §19 (AMD).]

2. Procedure. A political subdivision may dispose of covered property that has been abandoned in accordance with this section. A. The municipal officers in the case of a city, town or plantation, the county commissioners in the case of a county and in all other cases the governing board of a political subdivision, or the designee of any of these, may give written notice to the owner or owners of covered property, if known, instructing the owner or owners to remove the covered property from the real estate in or on which it is located within 21 days after receipt of the notice. [PL 1999, c. 667, §1 (NEW).] B. Notice must be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner or owners of the covered property. Notice is sufficient under this paragraph if the signed receipt is returned or the certified mail is returned as refused by the recipient. [PL 1999, c. 667, §1 (NEW).] C. If sufficient notice was not given under paragraph B or if, with reasonable diligence, the identity or the address of an owner or owners can not be determined, the notice is sufficient if it is not mailed but published twice consecutively in a daily or weekly newspaper having general circulation in the municipality or political subdivision in which the covered property is located. [PL 1999, c. 667, §1 (NEW).] D. The political subdivision has no responsibility to safeguard or otherwise preserve or protect the covered property pending restoration to its owner or other disposal. [PL 1999, c. 667, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 667, §1 (NEW).]

3. Content of notice. Whether mailed or published, notice need not include a roster or inventory of the covered property, but need only state that tangible personal property that may belong to the addressee, owner or former owner is located in or on real property within the ownership or control of the political subdivision, and that on contact with the originating political subdivision, arrangements can be made for removal of covered property belonging to that addressee, owner or former owner. [PL 1999, c. 667, §1 (NEW).]

4. Disposal of covered property. If the covered property is not claimed within 21 days after notice is given under subsection 2 or if the owner or owners have claimed the property within the 21 days but have not taken possession of the property within 10 days of claiming it, the political subdivision shall: A. Sell the covered property in a commercially reasonable manner; or [PL 1999, c. 667, §1 (NEW).] B. If the property has no market value, otherwise dispose of the property. [PL 1999, c. 667, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 667, §1 (NEW).]

5. Deposit of funds. After the sale of the property, the political subdivision may apply proceeds from the sale to unpaid taxes, assessments and expenses of storage, notice and sale. Any balance and the records of the sale must be reported and delivered to the Treasurer of State in accordance with Title 33, section 1959, subsection 1 . [PL 1999, c. 667, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6109 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 229 / Section 6109
30-A §6109. Loans and assessments
Status: in_force

1. Loan; commissioners' certificates; borrowing from the State. After having taken over the administration of government and control of the financial affairs of any municipality under section 6106 , the board, through the commissioner or commissioners in charge of that municipality, may make temporary loans to the extent of the constitutional debt limit of the municipality. The commissioner or commissioners may: A. Issue negotiable commissioners' certificates which shall be a preferred claim against the assets of the municipality operated by the commissioner or commissioners; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Borrow from the State, if and when an amendment to the Constitution of Maine is adopted authorizing the loan, in an amount sufficient: (1) To pay the outstanding state taxes of the municipality; (2) To pay any expenses of the board that are allocated to the municipality; and (3) For other lawful 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).] These obligations must be signed by the commissioner or commissioners and otherwise shall be issued in the same manner and form as provided by law upon the terms determined by the board, and thereby to become the valid debt of the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Commissioners' authority. In issuing temporary commissioners' certificates or any other acts pursuant to their duties in connection with the government of any municipality, the board has the same authority as is vested in the municipal officers and shall further have the right to issue its certificates as if authorized by the vote of the inhabitants of any such municipality at a regular election called for that purpose. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Assessments and collection; statute of limitations tolled. The board may make assessments upon the property in the municipality and may collect the same to pay deficiencies and accounts previously contracted by the municipality. During the period of the control by the commissioner or commissioners, the statute of limitations shall not run on any obligations of the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 523 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 523
30-A §523. Powers and duties
Status: in_force

1. Duties. The board shall: A. Appoint a director; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Approve appointments as authorized under section 501 ; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Investigate and make orders in cases of dismissal, suspension or other disciplinary action as authorized under section 501 ; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Investigate, hold hearings and report its findings, recommendations and orders for the purpose of approving appointments and dismissals, or reviewing suspensions or other disciplinary actions; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. Enforce the rules made under subsection 2, paragraph A ; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] F. Receive, review and send to the county commissioners and sheriff the annual report of the director. The director's report may be supplemented by any additional comment, criticism or suggestions for the more effectual accomplishment of the purposes of this subchapter that the commission may care to submit; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] G. Keep full and complete minutes of its proceedings, which are, subject to reasonable rules, open to public inspection. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Powers. The board may: A. After a public hearing, adopt or amend rules relating to: (1) Examination or standards for appointments; (2) Probationary period; (3) Reinstatement; (4) Demotion; (5) Suspension, layoff or dismissal; (6) Provisional, emergency, exceptional and temporary appointments; and (7) Leave of absence, resignation, hours of service, vacations and sick leave; 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. In the course of any investigation through any member of the board, administer oaths and subpoena and require the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, public records and other documentary evidence relating to the investigation. (1) If any person refuses to comply with any subpoena issued under this section or to testify to any matter regarding which that person which may be lawfully interrogated, the Superior Court in the county on application of any one of the members of the commission or of the director, when authorized by the commission, may issue an order requiring that person to comply with the subpoena and to testify. The court may punish any failure to obey this order as contempt of 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).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 2966 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 133 / Section 2966
30-A §2966. Compensation of fence viewers
Status: in_force

Each fence viewer shall be paid by the person employing the fence viewer at the rate of $3 a day for the time employed. If the party liable neglects to pay the same for 30 days after demand, each fence viewer may recover double the amount in a civil 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).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3009-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 141 / Section 3009-A
30-A §3009-A. Enforcement of municipal ordinances
Status: in_force

A municipality lacking an organized police department may contract with the State Police, pursuant to Title 25, section 1502 , or a sheriff's department for law enforcement services, including, but not limited to, enforcement of ordinances enacted by the municipality. State police officers and deputy sheriffs are authorized to enforce municipal ordinances as agreed to in the contract. [PL 2005, c. 53, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 5
30-A §5. Conflicts of interest
Status: in_force

Sections 2604 and 2605 , invalidating certain actions due to conflicts of interest, apply to all county officials. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4762 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4762
30-A §4762. Temporary Housing Assistance Program
Status: in_force

The Temporary Housing Assistance Program must provide assistance to persons of low income to enable them to become tenants of rental housing units in the State. [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).]

1. Operation. The state authority shall administer the program either directly or through regional contract agents. The program may be operated in conjunction with other programs of the state authority to achieve the purpose of this subchapter. [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).]

2. Form and amount of assistance. Money in the fund may be used to provide assistance under the program in the form of loans or grants to make rental payments and finance security deposits on behalf of persons of low income. The state authority may establish limits from time to time on the amount of assistance available to applicants based on a determination of the average rental and security deposit costs in the area where the assistance is being provided. [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).]

3. Provisions governing assistance. The program must be administered subject to the provisions in this section. Priority must be given to persons who demonstrate a need for assistance and the ability to repay a loan. A. The state authority, by rules adopted in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, shall establish priorities of assistance. These priorities must be based on the household income of the applicant, the demonstrated need for assistance, the ability to repay a loan and other criteria established by the state authority. [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).] B. Grants may be provided only when: (1) The grant is essential to securing a decent, safe and sanitary rental unit for the applicant; (2) The income of the applicant is insufficient to repay any loan or portion of a loan; (3) All available resource alternatives have been exhausted; and (4) The applicant has satisfied all other program priorities and requirements as established by the state authority. [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).] C. Loans from the fund may be made for a period based on the applicant's ability to repay the loan, not to exceed 12 months. Interest may be charged on loans based on the applicant's ability to repay the loan, not to exceed 3%. When an applicant can not repay the loan in full within the 12-month period, the state authority may extend the repayment period if the state authority determines that the loan can be repaid during the extension period. The state authority may defer or waive the payment of interest or principal on any loan or portion of a loan for which that payment is an undue hardship. [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).] D. Assistance under the program must be provided on an ongoing basis to the extent that money is available in the fund. [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).]

4. Procedures. The state authority may adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, by which the program must be implemented. [PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2961 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 133 / Section 2961
30-A §2961. Liability of owner starting to improve land lying in common
Status: in_force

When any land which has been unenclosed is afterwards enclosed or used for pasturing, its occupant or owner shall pay for 1/2 of each partition fence on the line between that occupant's or owner's land and the enclosure of any other occupant or owner and its value shall be ascertained in writing; if the parties do not agree, by 2 or more of the fence viewers of the town where such fence stands. After the value is so ascertained, on notice to such occupant or owner, if the occupant or owner neglects or refuses for 30 days after demand to pay it, the proprietor of the fence may have a civil action for such value and the cost of ascertaining it. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5701 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5701
30-A §5701. Debt liability
Status: in_force

The personal property of the residents and the real estate within the boundaries of a municipality, village corporation or other quasi-municipal corporation may be taken to pay any debt due from the body corporate. The owner of property taken under this section may recover from the municipality or quasi-municipal corporation under Title 14, section 4953 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3291 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 157 / Section 3291
30-A §3291. Cutting and removal of trees and brush
Status: in_force

1. Initial cutting by municipality. A municipality may each year set aside a portion of the money raised and appropriated for ways and bridges, to be used to cut and remove all trees, shrubs and useless fruit trees, bushes and weeds, except shade trees, timber trees, cared-for fruit trees and ornamental shrubs growing between the road limit and the wrought part of any highway or town way, until all the trees, shrubs and worthless fruit trees, bushes and weeds have been once removed from the limits of the highway or town way. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Maintenance of cleared land. After the land has been initially cleared, the owner of the land adjoining the highway or town way shall each year, before the first day of October, remove all bushes, weeds, worthless trees and grass from the roadside adjoining the owner's cultivated or mowing fields. The municipality shall care for all other land, except wild land. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Violation. If any owner of land required to be maintained under subsection 2 fails to do so before the first day of October of each year, the municipal officers of the municipality in which the land is located shall have the bushes, weeds, worthless trees and grass cut and removed. The actual expense of this cutting and removal shall be a lien upon the land adjoining the highway or town way and shall be assessed and collected as a tax on that land. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4909 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4909
30-A §4909. Mortgages eligible for investment
Status: in_force

All mortgages, bonds and obligations of the Maine State Housing Authority are made legal investments for all insurance companies, trust companies, banks, investment companies, savings banks, savings and loan associations, executors, trustees and other fiduciaries, pension or retirement 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. § 4469 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 189 / Section 4469
30-A §4469. Appeals to Superior Court
Status: in_force

Except where otherwise specified by law, any party or person aggrieved by any order or decision of the commission may, within 30 days after notice of the filing of that order or decision, appeal to the Superior Court by filing a notice of appeal stating the grounds for appeal. The appeal shall be taken under Title 5, section 11001 . [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]