37-B M.R.S. § 803 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 13 / Section 803
37-B §803. Agency responsibilities
Status: in_force

The Maine Emergency Management Agency has the following responsibilities under this subchapter. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]

1. Review facility emergency plans. The agency shall review facility area emergency plans submitted to the commission and make recommendations to the commission on their acceptance. The agency shall also develop model emergency plans. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]

2. Manage and coordinate data. The agency shall manage and coordinate data submitted pursuant to the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Public Law 99-499. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]

3. Liaison. The agency shall provide liaison to the State Emergency Response Commission, local emergency planning committees and industrial facilities throughout the State that manufacture, use, store or process hazardous materials. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]

4. Monitor compliance. The agency shall monitor the compliance of facilities, owners and operators with this subchapter and shall conduct inspections as necessary to ensure compliance with this subchapter. In the event of an accident or incident, the agency may investigate and inspect facilities to determine the cause and circumstances and may order appropriate reporting, facility response mitigation and corrective actions pursuant to any requirement of this subchapter. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 638, §3 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 356 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 356
37-B §356. Restitution
Status: in_force

Repayment of the tuition benefit is required pursuant to this section. [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]

1. Failure to complete. A member shall pay the full amount of a tuition benefit for each course during the preceding semester, trimester, quarter or term that: A. The member fails to complete; or [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).] B. The member completes but for which the member earns a grade lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]

2. Repay tuition. If the member becomes an unsatisfactory participant or does not remain in good academic standing with the state postsecondary education institution, then the member shall repay the full amount of a tuition benefit for all courses taken during the preceding semester, trimester, quarter or term to the Maine National Guard. [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §10 (AMD).]

3. Restitution. If the member does not fulfill the member's contractual commitment to the Maine National Guard under section 354, subsection 3 , then the Adjutant General shall notify the member in writing that the member is liable for restitution and the member shall repay the full amount of the tuition benefit for the last school year. [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]

4. Rules. The Adjutant General shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section, which are routine technical rules under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §11 (NEW).]

A member may appeal the requirement to make restitution pursuant to this section if the member files a written notice of intent to appeal with the Adjutant General within 30 days of notice that the member is liable for restitution. During the pendency of the appeal, the requirement of restitution is postponed. If the Adjutant General determines that the member met the requirements for restitution as described in subsection 1 , 2 or 3 and that there were not sufficient extenuating circumstances to excuse the failure of the member to complete satisfactorily the course or participation in the Maine National Guard, the Adjutant General shall inform the member of this determination and the member shall make restitution for those courses for which the Adjutant General determines the member is liable. The decision of the Adjutant General is final and may not be appealed. [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
37-B M.R.S. § 949-B — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 16-B / Section 949-B
37-B §949-B. Applicability to volunteer health practitioners
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to volunteer health practitioners who are registered with a registration system that complies with section 949-D and who provide health services or veterinary services in this State for a host entity while an emergency declaration is in effect. [PL 2017, c. 396, §5 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 794 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 13 / Section 794
37-B §794. Local emergency response plans
Status: in_force

1. Plan development. The local emergency planning committee of each emergency planning district shall prepare and submit to the commission a local emergency response plan for the district. The district's plan shall contain all of the following in compliance with federal law: A. An identification of each facility within the district that: (1) Has any extremely hazardous substance present at the facility in an amount that exceeds the threshold planning quantity for the substance; and (2) Annually manufactures, processes or otherwise uses an amount of a toxic chemical that exceeds the threshold planning quantity for the substance; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] B. An identification of facilities contributing or subjected to additional risk due to their proximity to facilities identified under paragraph A , subparagraph (1); [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] C. A copy of the facility emergency response plan as defined in section 795 ; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] D. A composite statement of specialized equipment, facilities, personnel and emergency response organizations available within the district to respond to releases of hazardous materials; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] E. An evaluation of the need for resources to develop, implement, and exercise the emergency plan, including recommendations for additional resources and mechanisms for providing those resources; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] F. An identification of procedures for reliable, effective and timely notification and communication among emergency responders within the district and to the public in the event of a release of an extremely hazardous substance or CERCLA hazardous substance from a facility identified under paragraph A , subparagraph (1); [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] G. Designations of community emergency coordinators; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] H. The methods for determining the occurrence of a release of an extremely hazardous substance from each facility identified under paragraph A and for identification of the geographic area or population likely to be affected by such a release; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] I. Evacuation plans including, but not limited to, provisions for precautionary evacuation and alternative traffic routes in the event of a release of an extremely hazardous substance from a facility identified in paragraph A ; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] J. An identification of routes likely to be used for the transportation of extremely hazardous substances identified under paragraph A ; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] K. The development of training programs, seminars and other forms of educational programs for personnel of facilities identified under paragraph A , emergency response personnel of political subdivisions within the district and medical personnel; and [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] L. The development of methods and schedules for exercising the plan. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]

2. Plan adoption. After completion of a local emergency response plan for the district, the committee shall submit the plan to the commission for review and recommendations. A. Prior to the adoption of the local emergency response plan for the district by the commission, the plan shall be subject to a 30-day public comment period. Copies of the plan shall be placed in the town hall of each community included in the plan within the emergency planning district and any other location designated by the committee. Members of the general public shall have free access to the plan for review. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] B. At least annually, each committee shall conduct an exercise of its local emergency response plan. The committee shall notify the commission at least 30 days before each exercise. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]

3. Plan review. Each committee shall annually, or more frequently as changed circumstances in the emergency planning district or at any facility in the district may require, review the local emergency response plan of the district. The review shall include, without limitation: A. An evaluation of the need for funds, personnel, equipment and facilities to develop, revise, implement and exercise the plan; and [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] B. Recommendations and requests to the commission regarding the additional funds that may be required for those purposes and the means for providing them. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 405 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 405
37-B §405. Judge advocates
Status: in_force

The Adjutant General shall appoint judge advocates for the Army National Guard and judge advocates for the Air National Guard. The Adjutant General shall appoint as state judge advocate one of the judge advocates from the National Guard. [PL 2001, c. 662, §43 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 426 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 426
37-B §426. Limitation of charges
Status: in_force

A person may not be tried by court-martial or punished under section 415‑A if the offense with which that person is charged was committed more than 2 years before the receipt of sworn charges and specifications by an officer exercising court-martial jurisdiction. [RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. A, §44 (COR).]
37-B M.R.S. § 1008 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 19 / Section 1008
37-B §1008. Witnesses' privileges
Status: in_force

No person may be excused from attending and testifying, or producing any books, papers or other documents before any court, judicial officer, notary public, referee or grand jury upon any investigation, proceeding or trial, relating to a violation of this chapter or attempt to commit the violation, upon the grounds that the testimony or evidence required of that person by the State may tend to convict that person of a crime or to subject that person to a penalty or forfeiture. No person may be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which that person may so testify or produce evidence and no testimony so given or produced, may be received against that person, during any criminal investigation, proceeding or trial, except upon a prosecution for perjury or contempt of court based upon the giving or producing of that testimony. [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. C, §14 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 390-A — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 390-A
37-B §390-A. Waiver of continuing education requirements; extension of license, certificate or registration
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "active duty for a period of more than 30 days" has the same meaning as in 10 United States Code, Section 101(d)(2). [PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).]

2. Waiver of continuing education requirements. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in Title 12, section 6311 a person who is a member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces under an order to active duty for a period of more than 30 days and who was licensed, registered or certified to engage in a profession or occupation prior to entering into active duty for a period of more than 30 days may not be required to complete the continuing education requirements for that profession or occupation for any licensing, registration or certification period during that period of active duty and for 6 months after that person is released from active duty. [PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).]

3. Automatic extension of license, certificate or registration. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in Title 12, section 6311 a person who is a member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces under an order to active duty for a period of more than 30 days and who was licensed, certified or registered to engage in a profession or occupation prior to being called to active duty for a period of more than 30 days and whose license, certificate or registration expires during that period of active duty must have that license, certificate or registration automatically extended for the period of active duty and for 6 months after that person has been released from active duty. [PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).]

4. Limited application. This section applies only if the member's service is in support of: A. An operational mission for which members of the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces have been ordered to active duty without their consent; or [PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).] B. Forces activated during a period of war declared by the United States Congress or a period of national emergency declared by the President of the United States or the United States Congress. [PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 225 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 225
37-B §225. Enrollment other than National Guard
Status: in_force

1. Citizen enrollment; penalty for noncompliance. Each citizen who is more than 18 years of age and less than 45 years of age, unless exempted by order of the Governor, who is a resident of this State, must, whenever the Governor considers it necessary, be enrolled with the militia. Each citizen must be enrolled in the municipality in which the citizen resides by the assessor or assessors for that municipality according to rules that the Governor may prescribe. Any person knowingly refusing to give required information concerning that person or another person who is required to be enrolled, or giving false information to an assessor making the enrollment, is for each act of concealment, refusal or falsification guilty of a Class E crime. Within 10 days, the assessor making the enrollment shall report all persons violating this subsection to the Adjutant General. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §17 (COR).]

2. Exemptions. The Vice-President of the United States; judicial and executive officers of the government of the United States and of the several states and territories; persons in the military or naval service of the United States; customhouse clerks; persons employed by the United States in the transmission of the mail, artificers and workers employed in the armories, arsenals and navy yards of the United States; pilots; mariners actually employed in the sea service of any citizen or merchant within the United States, are exempt from militia duty without regard to age. All persons, who because of religious belief, claim exemption from militia service, if the conscientious holding of that belief by that person is established under regulations prescribed by the President, are exempted from militia service in a combatant capacity. A person exempted because of religious beliefs is not exempt from militia service in a capacity that the President declares to be noncombatant. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §17 (COR).]

3. Burden of proof in exemption. Any person claiming exemption shall satisfy the assessor of the person's right to the exemption. In case of doubt, the burden of proof is upon the person claiming exemption. The assessor may require the person to submit to examination under oath and may administer the oath. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §17 (COR).]

4. Responsibilities of assessor and clerk; penalty for failure to perform. On the roll, opposite the name of each person who is exempt from duty under subsection 2 , or who is serving in the active state or federal military forces, or who is unable by reason of physical disability to perform military duty, the assessor shall write the word "exempt" and state in each case the cause of the exemption. The assessor shall subscribe the list and make oath that the list is true to the best of the assessor's knowledge and belief, and shall immediately file the list with the clerk of the municipality. Within 10 days, the clerk shall make a certified statement of the total number enrolled, the number marked exempt with the reason for exemption and the number in active service. The clerk shall forward the statement to the Military Bureau. Any assessor neglecting or refusing faithfully to perform the enrolling duties required by law, making a false entry upon the rolls or committing any other related fraud and any clerk neglecting to make and forward the statement required is guilty of a Class E crime. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §17 (COR).]
37-B M.R.S. § 603 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 11 / Section 603
37-B §603. Board of trustees
Status: in_force

1. Administration of the homes. The administration of the homes is vested in the Board of Trustees of the Maine Veterans' Homes, referred to in this chapter as "the board," as authorized by Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 34 . [PL 2021, c. 528, §2 (AMD).]

2. Appointment; composition. The board consists of 13 members, one of whom must be the Director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services, ex officio, who serves without term. The Governor shall appoint the remaining members as follows: A. Nine members from a list of nominees submitted to the Governor by the board. The list submitted by the board must include individuals recommended to the board by established veterans' service organizations with chapters in the State and organizations and individuals who have demonstrated leadership in their fields; and [PL 2021, c. 528, §3 (NEW).] B. Three members who are not members of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard or veterans and who are not on the list of nominees submitted by the board pursuant to paragraph A. [PL 2021, c. 528, §3 (NEW).] The membership of the board must reflect the diversity of the State, including, but not limited to, diversity in geographic location, cultural and ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity and professional experience. A majority of board members must be honorably discharged veterans. [PL 2021, c. 528, §3 (RPR).]

3. Terms; vacancies. Except for the Director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services, board members serve 3-year terms and are limited to serving 3 full terms. In the event of a vacancy, a successor may be appointed to complete a member's unexpired term or to a new 3-year term. Each member continues to hold office until a successor is appointed. [PL 2021, c. 238, §1 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 156 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 156
37-B §156. Loring Center of Excellence Operations and Maintenance Fund
Status: in_force

The Loring Center of Excellence Operations and Maintenance Fund is established in the Military Bureau as a nonlapsing fund in order that the Commissioner of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management may accept funds from the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy or the National Guard Bureau, or any instrumentality thereof, as necessary to carry out the purpose of any cooperative agreement between the Military Bureau and the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy or the National Guard Bureau, or any instrumentality thereof. The Treasurer of the State shall credit all interest on fund balances to the Loring Center of Excellence Operations and Maintenance Fund. [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. K, §3 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 374, §9 (AFF).]
37-B M.R.S. § 825 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 13 / Section 825
37-B §825. Acceptance of aid
Status: in_force

Whenever the Federal Government or any of its agencies or officers or any person, firm or corporation offers to the State or to any of its political subdivisions services, equipment, supplies, materials or funds by way of gift, grant or loan, for purposes of emergency management, the State, acting through the Governor, or the political subdivision, acting through its executive officer or governing body, may accept that offer. Upon acceptance, the Governor of the State or the executive officer or governing body of the political subdivision may authorize any officer of the State or of the political subdivision, as the case may be, to receive those services, equipment, supplies, materials or funds on behalf of the State or the political subdivision subject to the terms of the offer and the rules and regulations, if any, of the agency making the offer. [PL 2001, c. 614, §24 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 662, §92 (AMD).]

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Governor may enter into an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for debris removal financial assistance and agree on behalf of the State to indemnify the Federal Government against any claim arising from such removal as required by 42 United States Code, Section 5173. [PL 2001, c. 662, §93 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 155 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 155
37-B §155. Reimbursement fund
Status: in_force

The Maine National Guard may provide services in accordance with section 181‑A, subsections 4 and 5 and section 183 for federal, state, county, regional and municipal governments and agencies and nongovernmental entities and may charge for those services. Except as provided in section 353‑A , the fees collected must first be allocated for funding the cost of providing those services, and any remaining fees may be expended only within the Military Bureau. [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 430 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 430
37-B §430. State judge advocate's opinion
Status: in_force

The convening authority shall refer the record of each court-martial to the state judge advocate, who shall submit written opinion thereon to the convening authority. If the final action of the court has resulted in an acquittal of all charges and specifications, the opinion shall be limited to questions of jurisdiction. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 601 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 11 / Section 601
37-B §601. Statement of policy; purpose; location of homes; additional services
Status: in_force

1. Statement of policy. It is the policy of the State to ensure the provision of long-term care, support and services to eligible veterans and their family members in every region of the State and the intent of the Legislature that the Maine Veterans' Homes implement this policy by providing long-term care, support and related services to fulfill the State's moral obligation to promote the well-being and dignity of the veterans who have served their nation, often in times of war and at great cost. [PL 2021, c. 528, §1 (NEW).]

2. Purpose; location of homes. The primary purpose of the Maine Veterans' Homes is to provide support and care for honorably discharged veterans who served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces or who served in the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces on active duty for other than training purposes and for any other class of veterans who meet applicable state and federal requirements to receive services provided by the Maine Veterans' Homes. The Maine Veterans' Homes provide long-term care, support and related services to eligible veterans and family members of veterans in every region of the State. To carry out the duty of providing long-term care, support and related services to eligible veterans and family members of veterans, the Maine Veterans' Homes must be located in Augusta, Bangor, Caribou, Machias, Scarborough and South Paris. The homes located in the municipalities listed in this subsection must remain in continuous operation and no location may discontinue services unless the Board of Trustees of the Maine Veterans' Homes follows the process established in section 612. [PL 2021, c. 528, §1 (NEW).]

3. Additional services. In addition to the provision of long-term care, support and related services, the Maine Veterans' Homes may provide nonnursing facility care and services, including inpatient health care programs and adult day health care programs, to Maine veterans if approved by appropriate state and federal authorities. The Maine Veterans' Homes may construct community-based outpatient clinics for Maine veterans in cooperation with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and may construct and operate veterans hospice facilities, veterans housing facilities and other facilities authorized by the Board of Trustees of the Maine Veterans' Homes, using available funds, including, but not limited to, funds sought under section 604, subsection 6 . Any funds loaned to the Maine Veterans' Homes for operating purposes from the funded depreciation accounts of the Maine Veterans' Homes must be reimbursed from any funds received by the Maine Veterans' Homes and available for that purpose. [PL 2021, c. 528, §1 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 507 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 7 / Section 507
37-B §507. Authority to receive federal funds
Status: in_force

The bureau may accept federal funds under any federal law now in effect or hereafter enacted that makes these funds available to the states for: [PL 1997, c. 455, §29 (AMD).]

1. Furnish information to veterans, beneficiaries and dependents. Furnishing information to veterans and their beneficiaries and dependents concerning their rights under laws of the United States and other states relating to veterans' benefits; [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

2. Provide assistance. Providing assistance in making application for benefits; [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

3. Reemployment and readjustment. Furnishing information and assistance respecting reemployment and other matters concerning the readjustment of veterans to civilian life; [PL 2001, c. 662, §69 (AMD).]

4. Federal requirements. Meeting such federal requirements regarding the administration of federal funds as may be conditions precedent to the receipt of these funds; and [PL 2001, c. 662, §69 (AMD).]

5. Cemetery construction and maintenance. The state cemetery grants program. [PL 2001, c. 662, §70 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 929 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 16 / Section 929
37-B §929. Reimbursement--Article IX
Status: in_force

Any party state rendering aid in another state pursuant to this compact must be reimbursed by the party state receiving such aid for any loss or damage to or expense incurred in the operation of any equipment and the provision of any service in answering a request for aid and for the costs incurred in connection with those requests. An aiding party state may assume in whole or in part any such loss, damage, expense or other cost or may loan such equipment or donate such services to the receiving party state without charge or cost. Any 2 or more party states may enter into supplementary agreements establishing a different allocation of costs among those states. Expenses under section 928 are not reimbursable under this section. [PL 1997, c. 780, §2 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 431 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 431
37-B §431. Approval of findings and sentence
Status: in_force

In acting on the findings and sentence of a court-martial, the convening authority may approve only such findings of guilty, and the sentence or such part or amount of the sentence, as the convening authority finds correct in law and fact and as the convening authority in the convening authority's discretion determines should be approved. Unless the convening authority indicates otherwise, approval of the sentence is approval of the findings and sentence. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §32 (COR).]
37-B M.R.S. § 148 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 148
37-B §148. Discharge of enlisted persons and termination of officer appointments
Status: in_force

An enlisted person discharged from the state military forces must receive a discharge in the form and with the classification prescribed for the federal military establishment. Discharges may be given prior to the expiration of periods of enlistment under these regulations, not inconsistent with those established by the national military establishment for the government of the National Guard, pursuant to rules adopted by the Adjutant General. [PL 2025, c. 97, §4 (AMD).]

An officer discharged from the state military forces must receive a discharge in the form and with the classification prescribed for the federal military establishment. An officer's state appointment may be terminated prior to the expiration of periods of military obligation pursuant to rules adopted by the Adjutant General. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 97, §4 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 1128 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 24 / Section 1128
37-B §1128. Notice of transfer of ownership
Status: in_force

Forty-five days prior to any change of ownership of a dam, whether by sale, lease or gift, the owner or owners of a dam classified as a high or significant hazard potential dam shall provide in writing to the commissioner the name and address of the prospective new owner or owners along with any plan that the prospective owner has with regard to maintaining competent operations and correcting unsafe conditions, if any. For purposes of this section, "competent operations" means properly and safely maintaining the dam and ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental and water level rules or orders. [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 411 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 411
37-B §411. Quelling of disorders
Status: in_force

All officers and noncommissioned officers may quell all quarrels, frays and disorders among persons subject to this Code and apprehend persons subject to this Code who take part in those disorders. [PL 2001, c. 662, §45 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 302 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 302
37-B §302. Construction of armories
Status: in_force

1. By the State. Whenever the Military Fund is sufficient, the Adjutant General may, with the approval of the Governor, erect armories and other necessary buildings. [PL 2001, c. 662, §33 (AMD).]

2. By municipalities. [PL 2001, c. 662, §34 (RP).]
37-B M.R.S. § 783 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 13 / Section 783
37-B §783. Disaster emergency plan
Status: in_force

Each municipality, county and regional emergency management agency shall prepare and keep a current disaster emergency plan for the area subject to its jurisdiction. The plan must be approved by the jurisdiction's governing body. The plan must follow the risk assessment and planning guidance provided by the director under section 704, subsection 10 and address the hazards and threats that pose the greatest risk to the jurisdiction and the capabilities and actions needed to respond to and recover from disasters. [PL 2013, c. 146, §14 (AMD).]

1. Identification of disasters. [PL 2013, c. 146, §14 (RP).]

2. Action to minimize damage. [PL 2013, c. 146, §14 (RP).]

3. Personnel, equipment and supplies. [PL 2013, c. 146, §14 (RP).]

4. Recommendations. [PL 2013, c. 146, §14 (RP).]

5. Other. [PL 2013, c. 146, §14 (RP).]

Each municipal, county and regional emergency management agency, as part of the development of a disaster emergency plan for the area subject to its jurisdiction, shall consult as it considers appropriate with institutions, organizations and businesses within its jurisdiction to ensure that the disaster plans developed by the municipality or agency and those institutions, organizations and businesses are compatible. Institutions, organizations and businesses with which the municipality or agency may consult include, but are not limited to, hospitals, schools, health care facilities, group homes, joint use entities as defined in Title 35‑A, section 711, subsection 7, paragraph B and day care centers. [PL 2021, c. 154, §2 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 784-A — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 13 / Section 784-A
37-B §784-A. Right to call for and employ assistance
Status: in_force

The Maine Emergency Management Agency and local organizations for emergency management may employ any person considered necessary to assist with emergency management activities. All persons called and employed for assistance shall proceed as directed by the Maine Emergency Management Agency or the local organization. Any person called and employed for assistance either within the State or in another state under chapter 16 or in a Canadian province under chapter 16‑A is deemed to be an employee of the State for purposes of immunity from liability pursuant to sections 822 , 926 and 940 and for purposes of workers' compensation insurance pursuant to sections 823 , 928 and 942 , except for persons excluded from the definition of employee pursuant to Title 39‑A, section 102, subsection 11 . A person holding a professional license in the State may be designated a member of the emergency management forces in that professional capacity only after the individual or the license issuer provides confirmation of a valid license. [PL 2013, c. 146, §15 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 709 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 13 / Section 709
37-B §709. Governor's homeland security advisor
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management serves as the Governor's homeland security advisor. [PL 2013, c. 146, §8 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 390-D — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 390-D
37-B §390-D. Paid leave pending completion of sexual harassment investigation or sexual assault investigation
Status: in_force

A full-time or part-time member of the Maine National Guard who is in active state service pursuant to section 181‑A and who reports that the member is a victim of a sexual assault or sexual harassment by another member of the Maine National Guard may request paid leave during any pending investigation, and paid leave must be granted if the reporting party requests it. A full-time or part-time member of the Maine National Guard who is in active state service pursuant to section 181‑A and who is the responding party in an investigation of sexual assault or sexual harassment must be placed on paid leave pending completion of the investigation, unless the reporting party consents to an alternative arrangement after consultation with counsel for the Maine National Guard. If a reporting party takes paid leave but wishes to return to work prior to completion of the investigation, an evaluation of supervisory or reporting structures must be completed and modified as necessary to avoid further alleged conduct by the responding party. [PL 2023, c. 474, §4 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 394 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 394
37-B §394. Employees
Status: in_force

1. Employees. The Adjutant General may employ technical experts and other agents and employees, permanent or temporary, for the authority. Such employees are subject to the Civil Service Law. [PL 2003, c. 646, §9 (AMD).]

2. Service at pleasure of Adjutant General. The executive director and general manager serve at the pleasure of the Adjutant General. [PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW).]

3. Legal services. The Office of the Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority, or, with the permission of the Adjutant General, retain outside counsel. [PL 2003, c. 646, §9 (AMD).]

4. Establish positions. By financial order, the Adjutant General may establish positions necessary to support the operations of the Maine Readiness Sustainment Center in Limestone or to maintain, repair, store and manufacture equipment under section 157 . In order for a position that is established by financial order to become permanent, it must be presented to the next session of the Legislature through the normal budgetary process. As a result of their limited nature, positions funded by the operating revenues of the Maine Military Authority Enterprise Fund are not included as a part of the overall position count of state government operations. [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. MMM, §2 (AMD).]

5. Employee administration. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 26, section 979-A, subsection 5 , the Governor shall direct the authority to develop and execute employee relations policies, conduct negotiations with certified and recognized bargaining agents for its employees and administer and interpret the collective bargaining agreements applying to the employees of the authority consistent with the overall objectives of the Governor. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources shall assist and advise the Governor and the authority, in order to ensure compliance with state and federal labor and employment laws consistent with the overall objectives of the Governor. Employees of the authority are essential employees for the purpose of shutdown or furlough days imposed on employees of the State. [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. HH, §16 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 263 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 263
37-B §263. Repair of equipment
Status: in_force

The Adjutant General shall make arrangements for the necessary repair, cleansing and renovation of all clothes, arms, military outfits or accoutrements of the state military forces. If the repair, cleansing or renovation is due to the negligence of a member, the cost shall be charged against pay due, or to become due, to the member or recovered in the same manner as a forfeiture under the Maine State Code of Military Justice. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 355 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 355
37-B §355. Cessation of tuition benefit
Status: in_force

The tuition benefit granted under this subchapter for a member ceases upon: [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]

1. Credit hours. Accumulation of 130 credit hours or the equivalent of the tuition benefit as provided in this subchapter when the benefit is used in part or in whole; [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).]

2. Unsatisfactory participation. Unsatisfactory participation in the Maine National Guard as certified to the state postsecondary education institution by the Adjutant General; [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).]

3. Good academic standing. Failure by the member to maintain good academic standing and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale at the state postsecondary education institution; or [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).]

4. Restitution plan. Imposition of a plan for the member to pay restitution of tuition benefits in accordance with this subchapter. [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §9 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 151 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 151
37-B §151. Military Lodging Fund
Status: in_force

The Military Bureau may operate and maintain lodging facilities for military personnel and collect a quarters fee on behalf of both the federal government and the Military Bureau. The fees will fund these lodging facilities. That portion of the fees due the Federal Government will be transferred to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer on a quarterly basis or as requested. Any balances remaining at the end of the fiscal year do not lapse but must be carried forward to be used for the purposes stated in this section. [PL 1997, c. 455, §14 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 455 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 455
37-B §455. Cruelty and maltreatment
Status: in_force

Any person subject to this Code who is guilty of cruelty toward, or oppression or maltreatment of, any person subject to that person's orders must be punished as a court-martial may direct. [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 613 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 11 / Section 613
37-B §613. Maine Veterans' Homes Stabilization Fund
Status: in_force

1. Fund established. The Maine Veterans' Homes Stabilization Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established in the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Bureau of Veterans' Services as an Other Special Revenue Funds account for the purposes of this section. [PL 2021, c. 680, §1 (NEW).]

2. Fund purposes. For the purposes of assisting the board in ensuring the continuous operation of the Maine Veterans' Homes pursuant to section 604, subsection 6 , the department may enter into agreements or cooperative arrangements with a state or federal agency or with any person, firm or corporation. The department may receive, administer and disburse any funds or contributions from a state or federal agency, person, firm or corporation, either independently or in conjunction with state funds allocated to these purposes. [PL 2021, c. 680, §1 (NEW).]

3. Nonlapsing. Unexpended funds in the fund do not lapse at the end of any fiscal year but are carried forward to be used for the same purposes. [PL 2021, c. 680, §1 (NEW).]

4. Fund use; notification. The department shall notify the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs and over veterans affairs each time the department plans to transfer or expend any amount from the fund or otherwise affect the balance in the fund no less than 14 days prior to any transfer or expenditure, unless an emergency proclamation issued under section 742 is in effect. The notification must include the amount of funds required and the purpose for which the funds are required. [PL 2021, c. 680, §1 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 352-A — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 352-A
37-B §352-A. Participating institution registration
Status: in_force

A member is entitled to a tuition benefit described in this subchapter at a private nonprofit postsecondary education institution in the State if that private nonprofit postsecondary education institution is registered with the Military Bureau as a participating institution in the manner prescribed by the bureau. The bureau may adopt rules to implement the registration requirement described in this section. Rules adopted in accordance with this section are routine technical rules as described under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2 . [PL 2017, c. 419, §2 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 423 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 423
37-B §423. Court reporters
Status: in_force

The convening authority of a court-martial, shall detail or employ qualified court reporters, who shall record the proceedings of and testimony taken before that court. If a court reporter is not available, the Governor or Adjutant General may authorize the use of audio tape or other electronic transcription equipment to record proceedings. The convening authority of a court-martial, may detail or employ interpreters who shall interpret for the court. The Governor shall adopt rules to implement this section. [PL 1983, c. 594, §28 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 795 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 13 / Section 795
37-B §795. Facility emergency response plans
Status: in_force

The operators of any facility where any extremely hazardous substance is present in a quantity above the threshold planning quantity are subject to the following. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 638, §2 (AMD).]

1. Written plans. A written plan in accordance with agency guidelines to protect public health and safety in the event of an accidental release must be prepared and submitted by the facility operators to the commission, committee and fire department with jurisdiction over the facility no later than 6 months from the effective date of this subchapter. The plan must satisfy the requirements of the agency and shall, at a minimum: A. Identify the facility emergency coordinator and that person's alternate; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] B. Describe the emergency warning systems and list nearby emergency and health personnel; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] C. Describe employee training and testing programs; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] D. Describe available response equipment and protective garments; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] E. Describe emergency health treatment procedures including notification, facility evacuation and community evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] F. Identify transportation routes and transportation methods for extremely hazardous substances; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] G. List the names of all companies providing sudden and nonsudden accidental coverage to the facility; and [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] H. List any mutual aid agreements between the facility and emergency responders or public safety agencies. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] Emergency response plans required pursuant to other state or federal laws may be used to fulfill these requirements if the plans contain the provisions required by this section. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]

2. Annual test. An annual test demonstration and annual review must be held by the facility owners or operators to ensure public health and safety. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]

3. Emergency response equipment. By October 1, 1989, the operators of facilities covered under this subchapter shall, through mutual aid agreements with a committee or local emergency response officials, provide for use by emergency personnel, primary response equipment which shall at a minimum include protective clothing and breathing apparatus necessary to contain or extinguish releases of substances handled by their facility. Facilities may coordinate the provision of equipment with other facilities in the locality as well as the appropriate municipal public safety agencies. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]

Any person or facility that provides personnel or equipment through a mutual aid agreement with a committee or local emergency response officials is immune from civil liability to the same extent provided government employees and political subdivisions in Title 14, chapter 741 for acts performed within the scope of the mutual aid agreement. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 406 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 406
37-B §406. Apprehension
Status: in_force

1. Meaning. Apprehension is the taking into custody of a person. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

2. By military authority. Any person authorized by law or regulations governing the military forces to apprehend persons subject to this Code or to trial thereunder may do so upon reasonable belief that an offense under this Code has been committed and that the persons apprehended committed it. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

3. By civil authority. Any civil officer having authority to apprehend offenders under the laws of this State may apprehend a deserter or a member of the military forces absent without leave and deliver the deserter or member into the custody of the appropriate component of the military force. Without limiting the authority granted in this subsection, upon written certification from the Adjutant General that a member is absent without leave from military duty, the civil officer, upon the Adjutant General's request, shall apprehend the member and deliver the member to duty in accordance with the request. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §23 (COR).]
37-B M.R.S. § 399 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 399
37-B §399. Revenue
Status: in_force

Revenue generated by the authority must first be used to support the operation of the authority, including segregation of money for future capital repairs. At the close of the fiscal year, unreserved retained earnings as identified by the State Controller may be transferred at any time prior to the closing of the books to: [PL 2013, c. 251, §4 (NEW).]

1. Capital repairs; tuition assistance. An account established within the Military Bureau to be used for capital repairs, maintenance, construction and acquisition of state military facilities and Maine National Guard tuition assistance; [PL 2013, c. 469, §6 (AMD).]

2. Official representation funds. An account established within the Military Bureau to be used for official representation funds, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 annually; [PL 2013, c. 251, §4 (NEW).]

3. Unfunded priorities. An account established within the Military Bureau to be used for the Adjutant General's unfunded priorities, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 annually; and [PL 2013, c. 251, §4 (NEW).]

4. Maine National Guard Foundation Fund. An account established within the Military Bureau to be used for the Maine National Guard Foundation Fund or its successor fund, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 annually. [PL 2013, c. 251, §4 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 446 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 446
37-B §446. Striking or disobeying a noncommissioned officer
Status: in_force

Any member who strikes or assaults an officer or noncommissioned officer while that officer or noncommissioned officer is in the execution of that office, willfully disobeys the lawful order of an officer or noncommissioned officer, or treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward an officer or noncommissioned officer while that officer or noncommissioned officer is in the execution of that office must be punished as a court-martial may direct. [PL 2001, c. 662, §57 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 1130 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 24 / Section 1130
37-B §1130. Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund
Status: in_force

1. Fund established. The Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established within the department. The department shall administer the fund and make low-interest loans from the fund for purposes pursuant to this section. The department may seek assistance from the Maine Municipal Bond Bank in administering the fund. [PL 2011, c. 112, §3 (AMD).]

2. Purposes. The department may use the fund to provide low-interest loans to municipalities and quasi-municipal corporations or districts for engineering, legal and construction costs involved in acquiring title to, establishing a long-term management plan for, repairs to, reconstruction of, breaching of or removal of a dam or to pay emergency costs incurred for actions taken pursuant to section 1114 . For the purposes of this section, "municipality" has the same meaning as set out in Title 30‑A, section 5903, subsection 7‑A and "quasi-municipal corporation or district" has the same meaning as set out in Title 30‑A, section 2351, subsection 4 . [PL 2011, c. 112, §4 (AMD).]

3. Rulemaking. The department shall adopt rules to implement this section, including criteria and procedures for the application for and award of low-interest loans from the fund and for repayment of loans to the fund. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

4. Nonlapsing. Any balance in the fund at the end of the fiscal year may not lapse but must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 353-B — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 353-B
37-B §353-B. Tuition benefit for member
Status: in_force

A member who meets the prerequisites of section 354 is entitled to a 100% tuition benefit at a state postsecondary education institution, except that the tuition benefit at a state postsecondary education institution that is a private nonprofit postsecondary education institution may not exceed the in-state tuition at the University of Maine at Orono for the previous academic year. The benefit applies to tuition for a member enrolled or accepted for admission to a state postsecondary education institution on a full-time or part-time basis. To be eligible for the benefit, a member must be enrolled full-time or part-time at a state postsecondary education institution. The benefit may be used to earn one credential at the following levels: baccalaureate, associate or certificate and licensure. The benefit must be reduced by any other tuition assistance received by a member not related to housing costs or non-tuition expenses. [PL 2017, c. 419, §3 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 823 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 13 / Section 823
37-B §823. Compensation for injuries received in line of duty
Status: in_force

All members of the emergency management forces are deemed to be employees of the State while on, preparing for or training for emergency management duty. They have all the rights given to state employees under the former Maine Workers' Compensation Act or the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992. All claims must be filed, prosecuted and determined in accordance with the procedure set forth in the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992. [PL 2013, c. 146, §16 (AMD).]

1. Average weekly wage. In computing the average weekly wage of any claimant under this section, the average weekly wage must be taken to be the earning capacity of the injured person in the occupation in which the injured person is regularly engaged. [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §72 (AMD).]

2. Setoff. Any sums payable under any act of Congress or other federal program as compensation for death, disability or injury of emergency management workers must be considered with the determination and settlement of any claim brought under this section. When payments received from the Federal Government are less than an injured member would have been entitled to receive under this section, the injured member is entitled to receive all the benefits to which the injured member would have been entitled under this section, less the benefits actually received from the Federal Government. [PL 2001, c. 614, §22 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 662, §90 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 922 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 16 / Section 922
37-B §922. General implementation--Article II
Status: in_force

Each party state entering into this compact recognizes that many emergencies transcend political jurisdictional boundaries and that intergovernmental coordination is essential in managing these and other emergencies under this compact. Each state further recognizes that there will be emergencies that require immediate access and present procedures to apply outside resources to make a prompt and effective response to such an emergency because few, if any, individual states have all the resources they need in all types of emergencies or the capability of delivering resources to areas where emergencies exist. [PL 1997, c. 780, §2 (NEW).]

The prompt, full and effective utilization of resources of the participating states, including any resources on hand or available from the Federal Government or any other source that are essential to the safety, care and welfare of the people in the event of any emergency or disaster declared by a party state, must be the underlying principle on which all articles of this compact are understood. [PL 1997, c. 780, §2 (NEW).]

On behalf of the governor of each state participating in the compact, the legally designated state official who is assigned responsibility for emergency management is responsible for formulation of the appropriate interstate mutual aid plans and procedures necessary to implement this compact. [PL 1997, c. 780, §2 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 459 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 459
37-B §459. Assault
Status: in_force

1. Prohibition; assault. Any person subject to this Code who attempts or offers with unlawful force or violence to do bodily harm to another person, whether or not the attempt or offer is consummated, is guilty of assault. [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).]

2. Prohibition; aggravated assault. Any person subject to this Code is guilty of aggravated assault if that person: A. Commits an assault with a dangerous weapon or other means or force likely to produce death or grievous bodily harm; or [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).] B. Commits an assault and intentionally inflicts grievous bodily harm with or without a weapon. [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).]

3. Punishment. Any person found guilty of assault or aggravated assault must be punished as a court-martial may direct. [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 142 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 142
37-B §142. Military personnel; appointment of officers; enlistment of enlisted personnel
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the qualifications for appointment of officers and enlistment of enlisted personnel and the procedures for promoting, transferring, discharging, equipping, uniforming and training personnel of the state military force shall be consistent with federal laws and regulations prescribed for the National Guard. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 351 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 351
37-B §351. Maine National Guard Education Assistance Program
Status: in_force

There is established the Maine National Guard Education Assistance Program, referred to in this subchapter as "the program." [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
37-B M.R.S. § 746 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 13 / Section 746
37-B §746. Federal funds received due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 744 and Title 5, section 1669 , an expenditure proposed by the Governor from discretionary funds not otherwise earmarked for use by the State that are received directly by the State from the Federal Government due to the pandemic related to coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19, following the effective date of this section must be approved by a majority vote of both Houses of the Legislature. [PL 2021, c. 1, Pt. BB, §2 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 1121 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 24 / Section 1121
37-B §1121. Appeal
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by an order of the commissioner may appeal to the Superior Court under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter VII . [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 146 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 146
37-B §146. Property purchase
Status: in_force

1. Conflict of interest. No officer authorized to make purchases or sales of military property may be personally interested, directly or indirectly, in the purchase or sale of the property; nor may an officer take pay other than that allowed by law for negotiating or transacting the business of the officer's office. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §5 (COR).]

2. Inspection of property. All property purchased under the authority of this chapter shall be inspected by an officer designated by the Adjutant General. No payment may be made for the property until the inspecting officer certifies that the property is of the kind and quality specified in the contract of purchase. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

3. Indebtedness contracted without authorization. No officer or enlisted member may contract or authorize the contracting of any indebtedness on behalf of the State, unless expressly authorized to do so. [PL 2001, c. 662, §20 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 928 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 16 / Section 928
37-B §928. Compensation--Article VIII
Status: in_force

Each party state shall provide for the payment of compensation and death benefits to injured members of the emergency forces of that state and to representatives of deceased members of those forces if the members sustain injuries or are killed while rendering aid pursuant to this compact, in the same manner and on the same terms as if the injury or death were sustained within their own state. [PL 1997, c. 780, §2 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 12 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 1 / Section 12
37-B §12. Compensation for services related to veterans' benefits matters
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Compensation" means payment of money, a thing of value or a financial benefit. [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).] B. "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality or any other legal or commercial entity. [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).] C. "Veterans' benefits matter" means the preparation, presentation or prosecution of a claim affecting an individual who has filed or expressed an intent to file a claim for a benefit, program, service, commodity, function or status, entitlement to which is determined under the laws and regulations administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Defense pertaining to veterans, their dependents, their survivors and any other individual eligible for such benefits. [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).]

2. Prohibitions. A person may not: A. Receive compensation for preparation, presentation or prosecution of, or advising, consulting or assisting an individual with, a veterans' benefits matter, except as permitted under federal law; [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).] B. Receive compensation for referring an individual to another person to prepare, present or prosecute, or advise, consult or assist the individual with, a veterans' benefits matter; [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).] C. Receive, with respect to an individual's veterans' benefits matter, compensation for services rendered before the date on which a notice of disagreement, decision review or appeal is filed, whichever occurs first; [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).] D. Guarantee, either directly or by implication, that any individual is certain to receive specific veterans' benefits or that any individual is certain to receive a specific level, percentage or amount of veterans' benefits; and [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).] E. Receive excessive or unreasonable fees as compensation for preparation, presentation or prosecution of, or advising, consulting or assisting an individual with, a veterans' benefits matter. The factors articulated in 38 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 14.636 (2024) govern determinations of whether a fee is excessive or unreasonable. [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).]

3. Memorialization of terms. A person seeking to receive compensation for preparation, presentation or prosecution of, or advising, consulting or assisting an individual with, a veterans' benefits matter shall, before rendering any services, memorialize in a written agreement signed by both parties that adheres to all criteria specified in 38 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 14.636 (2024) all terms regarding the individual's payment of fees for services rendered. [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).]

4. Penalty. A violation of this section constitutes a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).]

5. Exceptions. This section does not apply to: A. An accredited representative of a recognized organization or an accredited agent or attorney under 38 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 14.629 (2024); or [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).] B. An employee of the Maine Veterans' Homes established under chapter 11 who is operating within that employee's capacity as an employee of the Maine Veterans' Homes. [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 617, §1 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 743 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 13 / Section 743
37-B §743. Termination of emergency
Status: in_force

1. Proclamation by Governor. Whenever the Governor is satisfied that a disaster or civil emergency no longer exists, the Governor shall terminate the emergency proclamation by another proclamation affecting the sections of the State covered by the original proclamation, or any part thereof. That proclamation must be published in newspapers of the State and posted in places that the Governor considers appropriate. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §45 (COR).]

2. Limitation. No state of emergency may continue for longer than 30 days unless renewed by the Governor. The Legislature, by joint resolution, may terminate a state of emergency at anytime. Thereupon, the Governor shall issue an executive proclamation ending the state of emergency. [PL 1983, c. 594, §34 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 456 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 456
37-B §456. Military property of United States or State; sale, loss, damage, destruction or wrongful disposition
Status: in_force

Any person subject to this Code must be punished as a court-martial may direct if that person, without proper authority, does any of the following with any military property of the United States or the State: [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).]

1. Sells. Sells or otherwise disposes of that military property; [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).]

2. Damages or loses. Willfully or through neglect damages, destroys or loses that military property; or [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).]

3. Suffers to be lost; sold. Willfully or through neglect suffers that military property to be lost, damaged, destroyed, sold or wrongfully disposed of. [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 390-C — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 390-C
37-B §390-C. Administration of oaths and notarial acts
Status: in_force

1. Power to administer oaths. A commissioned or warrant officer of the state military forces and other personnel of the state military forces authorized to administer oaths under the laws of this State may administer oaths for the purpose of the administration of military justice and for other purposes of military administration, including administering enlistment oaths to persons enlisting or reenlisting in the National Guard. A commissioned or warrant officer of the United States Armed Forces may administer enlistment oaths to persons enlisting or reenlisting in the National Guard. [PL 2013, c. 178, §1 (NEW).]

2. Powers of notary public. A judge advocate or paralegal serving in the state military forces has, by virtue of the judge advocate's or paralegal's office and service, the powers of a notary public in the performance of all notarial acts to be executed for any member of the state military forces or United States Armed Forces or spouse of a member of the state military forces or United States Armed Forces. A fee may not be paid to or received by any person for the performance of a notarial act authorized in this subsection. The signature of any such person acting as a notary, together with that person's official title, is prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine, that the person holds the designated title and that the person is authorized to perform a notarial act. A notarization or acknowledgment accomplished under the authority of this subsection must generally follow the form below but is not required to be under official seal: I, (name of notary public), certify that the foregoing instrument was subscribed and (sworn/affirmed) before me this (day of the month) day of (month), (year) by (name of person making statement), (state military forces or United States Armed Forces service number/social security number), and who is known to me to be (a member of the state military forces or United States Armed Forces/the spouse of a member of the state military forces or United States Armed Forces). [PL 2013, c. 178, §1 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 424 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 424
37-B §424. Members of court-martial
Status: in_force

1. Absence. No member of a court-martial may be absent or excused after the court has been assembled for the trial of the accused, except for physical disability or as a result of a challenge or by order of the convening authority for good cause. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

2. Vacancies. Whenever a court-martial other than a court-martial composed of a single military judge is reduced below 3 members, the trial may not proceed until the convening authority details sufficient new members to provide at least 3 members. The trial may proceed with the new members present after the recorded evidence previously introduced to the court has been read to the court in the presence of the military judge, the accused and counsel for both sides. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

3. Military judge. If the military judge of a court-martial composed of a military judge only is unable to proceed with the trial because of physical disability, as a result of a challenge, or for other good cause, the trial shall proceed, subject to any applicable conditions of section 425 , after the detail of a new military judge as if no evidence had previously been introduced, unless a verbatim record of the evidence previously introduced or a stipulation thereof is read in court in the presence of the new military judge, the accused and counsel for both sides. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 949 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 16-B / Section 949
37-B §949. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act." [PL 2017, c. 396, §5 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 460 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 460
37-B §460. Conduct that is prejudicial to good order and discipline of military forces or that is of a nature to discredit military forces
Status: in_force

Any person subject to this Code who engages in conduct that is prejudicial to the good order and discipline of the military forces or that is of a nature to discredit the military forces must be punished as a court-martial may direct. [PL 2025, c. 97, §9 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 404 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 404
37-B §404. Places where applicable
Status: in_force

This Code applies in all places where personnel of military forces are present. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 921 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 16 / Section 921
37-B §921. Purpose and authorities--Article I
Status: in_force

The emergency management assistance compact, referred to in this chapter as the "compact," is made and entered into by and between the participating member states that enact this compact, referred to in this chapter as "party states." For the purposes of this agreement, the term "states" means the several states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and all U.S. territorial possessions. [PL 1997, c. 780, §2 (NEW).]

The purpose of this compact is to provide for mutual assistance between the states entering into this compact in managing any emergency or disaster that is duly declared by the governor of the affected state or states, whether arising from natural disaster, technological hazard, man-made disaster, civil emergency aspects of resources shortages, community disorders, insurgency or enemy attack. [PL 1997, c. 780, §2 (NEW).]

This compact also provides for mutual cooperation in emergency related exercises, testing or other training activities using equipment and personnel simulating performance of any aspect of the giving and receiving of aid by party states or subdivisions of party states during emergencies, with such actions occurring outside actual declared emergency periods. Mutual assistance in this compact may include the use of the states' National Guard forces, either in accordance with the National Guard Mutual Assistance Compact or by mutual agreement between states. [PL 1997, c. 780, §2 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 940 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 16-A / Section 940
37-B §940. Liability - Article VI
Status: in_force

Any person or entity of a party jurisdiction rendering aid in another party jurisdiction pursuant to this compact is considered an agent of the requesting party jurisdiction for tort liability and immunity purposes. Any person or entity rendering aid in another party jurisdiction pursuant to this compact is not liable on account of any act or omission made in good faith on the part of such forces while so engaged or on account of the maintenance or use of any equipment or supplies in connection therewith. Good faith in this section does not include willful misconduct, gross negligence or recklessness. [PL 1999, c. 696, §1 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 802 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 13 / Section 802
37-B §802. Emergency Response Commission Fund
Status: in_force

The Emergency Response Commission Fund is established to be used by the agency as a nonlapsing fund for carrying out the purposes of this subchapter. All fees collected under this subchapter shall be credited to this fund. All fines or penalties assessed pursuant to section 806 shall be credited to this fund. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]

1. Disbursements allowed. The agency, with the advice of the commission, shall make disbursements from the fund for the following purposes: A. To employ personnel within the agency to manage and coordinate data collected pursuant to this subchapter; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] B. To fund county training programs for local emergency planning committees; [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] C. To provide training grants; [PL 2013, c. 462, §11 (AMD).] D. To provide for the resource needs of the local emergency planning committees ; and [PL 2013, c. 462, §11 (AMD).] E. To provide for the procurement and maintenance of hazardous materials incident response equipment and related consumable supplies. Disbursements for this purpose must be approved by the commission. [PL 2013, c. 462, §12 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 462, §§11, 12 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 1112 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 24 / Section 1112
37-B §1112. Administration
Status: in_force

The department shall administer this chapter. In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the department shall consult as appropriate with other state agencies, including the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the Department of Marine Resources, the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Transportation and the Maine Land Use Planning Commission, for their aid and assistance. [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §3 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §7 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV); PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).]
37-B M.R.S. § 413 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 413
37-B §413. Report of persons held
Status: in_force

Every provost marshal, commander of the guard, warden, keeper or officer of a city or county jail or other correctional center designated under section 408 to whose charge a prisoner is committed shall, within 24 hours after such commitment or as soon as the official is relieved from guard, report to the official's commanding officer the name of the prisoner, the offense charged against the prisoner and the name of the person who ordered or authorized commitment. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §27 (COR).]
37-B M.R.S. § 392 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 392
37-B §392. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW).]

1. Authority. "Authority" means the Maine Military Authority. [PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW).]

2. Operating revenues. [PL 2003, c. 646, §7 (RP).]
37-B M.R.S. § 418 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 418
37-B §418. Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The jurisdiction of a court-martial is limited to trial of persons subject to this Code who are accused of military offenses described in this Code. Persons subject to this Code who are accused of offenses cognizable by the civil courts of this State or any other state where the military forces are present may, upon accusation of a civil offense, be surrendered promptly to civil authorities for disposition if the mission of the military force will not be compromised. If the person subject to this Code is accused of both a military offense under this Code and a criminal offense by the civil authorities, that member may be prosecuted by either or both authorities and if found guilty, appropriately punished by either or both authorities. [PL 2001, c. 662, §50 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 826 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 13 / Section 826
37-B §826. Transfer of equipment
Status: in_force

Subject to the approval of the Governor, the director may convey equipment, supplies, materials or funds by sale, lease or grant to any political subdivision of the State for emergency management purposes. The conveyance is subject to the terms of the offer and the applicable state rules and federal regulations. [PL 2001, c. 614, §25 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 662, §94 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 416 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 416
37-B §416. Court-martial
Status: in_force

A court-martial shall have jurisdiction to try persons subject to this Code for any offense defined and made punishable by this Code. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

A court-martial shall consist of: [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

1. With panel. A military judge and a panel of not less than 3 members; or [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

2. Without panel. A military judge, if before the court is assembled the accused, knowing the identity of the military judge and after consultation with defense counsel, requests in writing a court composed only of a military judge and the military judge approves the request. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 141 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 141
37-B §141. Military Bureau accounts; Military Fund
Status: in_force

All military accounts, unless otherwise specially provided by law, must be approved by the person authorized to contract the accounts and transmitted to the Adjutant General for the Adjutant General's examination and approval. They must then be presented to the State Controller. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §2 (COR).]

For the current expenses of the state military forces, there shall be appropriated biennially a sum known as the "Military Fund" which is necessary for the proper administration of the Military Bureau. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 185 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 185
37-B §185. Rights and liabilities of military force members
Status: in_force

1. Immunity from civil and criminal liability. A member of the state military forces may not be liable civilly or criminally for any act done or caused, ordered or directed to be done by that member while on active state service in the performance of that member's duty. If an action of any nature has been commenced in any court by any person against an officer or enlisted member of the state military forces for such an act, done or caused, ordered or directed to be done, all expenses of the defense of the action, including fees of witnesses for the defense, defendant's court costs, and all costs for transcripts of records and abstract thereof on appeal, must be paid by the State out of the Military Fund. When the action is civil, it is the duty of the Attorney General to defend that officer or enlisted member. When the action is criminal, the Adjutant General shall designate a judge advocate of the National Guard or other authorized state military or naval force to conduct the defense of the member. If the services of a judge advocate are not available, the Adjutant General shall select some other competent attorney to conduct the defense. In any civil action, the defendant may require the person instituting the action to file security for payment of costs that may be awarded the defendant, which costs, if paid out of the Military Fund, when received, must be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Military Fund. [PL 1995, c. 196, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]

1-A. Immunity from civil and criminal liability for collaborating or consulting physician. Subsection 1 applies to a collaborating or consulting physician of a physician associate under Title 32, section 2594‑F or 3270‑G : A. With regard to any act of the physician associate in providing services to individuals not on active state service; [PL 2009, c. 587, §1 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).] B. When the physician associate is on active state service in the performance of the physician associate's duty; and [PL 2009, c. 587, §1 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).] C. When the collaborating or consulting physician is not on active state service. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §21 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §21 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]

2. Exemption from arrest. Persons belonging to the state military forces are exempt from arrest as follows. A. Every person belonging to the state military forces, in all cases except a crime punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment equal to or exceeding one year or breach of the peace, is privileged from arrest while going to, attending or returning from active state service or federal military duty. [PL 2001, c. 662, §22 (AMD).] B. On the day of any active state service or federal military duty, no officer or enlisted member may be arrested in a civil action or mesne process, or on a warrant for taxes; nor may that person be arrested on the day of annual Thanksgiving; Patriots' Day; Memorial Day; July 4th; Labor Day; Veterans' Day, November 11th; or Christmas. [PL 2001, c. 662, §22 (AMD).] [PL 2001, c. 662, §22 (AMD).]

3. Exemption from jury duty. Every member of the state military forces, while going to, attending or returning from active state service or federal military duty, is exempt from jury duty. Production of a certificate from the claimant's commanding officer that the person qualifies for the exemption is prima facie proof that the person is entitled to the exemption. [PL 2001, c. 662, §22 (AMD).]

4. Rights of a law enforcement officer. A commissioned officer of the state military forces when called to active state service under section 181‑A, subsection 1 , in addition to such other rights conferred by this chapter and otherwise by law, has the rights, authority and immunities of a law enforcement officer. [PL 2001, c. 662, §23 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 434 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 434
37-B §434. Judicial review
Status: in_force

In any case reviewed by it, the Supreme Judicial Court may act with respect to any of the findings and sentence as approved by the convening authority. The Supreme Judicial Court shall take action only with respect to matters of law. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

If the Supreme Judicial Court sets aside the findings and sentence, it may order a rehearing, except where the setting aside is based on lack of sufficient evidence in the record to support the findings. If it sets aside the findings and sentence and does not order a rehearing, it shall order that the charges be dismissed. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

After it has acted on a case, the Supreme Judicial Court may direct the convening authority to take action in accordance with its decision. If the court has ordered a rehearing, but the convening authority finds a rehearing impracticable, the convening authority may dismiss the charges. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 1120 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 24 / Section 1120
37-B §1120. Enforcement
Status: in_force

The commissioner may commence an action to enjoin the violation of any provision of this chapter. The commissioner may enforce any order by any other appropriate remedy, including, but not limited to, entering the dam premises to carry out the terms of the order. [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

The owners, lessees or persons in control of the dam are jointly and severally liable for any costs incurred by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under section 1114, subsection 2 or in enforcing any order. If the owners, lessees or persons in control of the dam refuse to comply or do not fully comply with the department's order, the department shall initiate a civil action against the owners, lessees or other persons in control of the dam for damages in the amount of the costs incurred by the department in enforcing its order. [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 457 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 5 / Section 457
37-B §457. Wrongful possession of controlled substance
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Controlled substance" means: (1) Opium, heroin, cocaine, amphetamine, lysergic acid diethylamide, methamphetamine, phencyclidine, barbituric acid, cannabis and any compound or derivative of any such substance; (2) Any substance not specified in subparagraph (1) that is listed on a schedule of controlled substances prescribed by the President of the United States for the purposes of the Uniform Code of Military Justice; and (3) Any other substance not specified in subparagraph (1) or contained on a list prescribed by the President of the United States under subparagraph (2) that is listed in schedules I to V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act, 21 United States Code, Section 812. [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).] [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]

2. Prohibition. Any person subject to this Code who wrongfully uses, possesses, manufactures, distributes, imports into the customs territory of the United States, exports from the United States, or introduces into an installation, vessel, vehicle or aircraft used by or under the control of the state military forces a controlled substance described in subsection 1 , must be punished as a court-martial may direct. [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 510 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 7 / Section 510
37-B §510. Commemorative certificates, coins and medals
Status: in_force

A commemorative certificates, coins and medals recognition program is established as follows. [PL 2005, c. 273, §5 (NEW).]

1. Design; construct; issue. The director is authorized to design, construct and issue commemorative certificates, coins and medals honoring Maine's veterans serving in different conflicts. For World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War, the commemorative items must be of a design similar to the World War II, Korean Conflict and Vietnam War plaques that are displayed in the Hall of Flags in the State House. [PL 2005, c. 273, §5 (NEW).]

2. Solicit donations. The bureau is authorized to solicit donations from private citizens, corporations and entities to help fund the design, construction and issuance of commemorative items under this section. [PL 2005, c. 273, §5 (NEW).]

3. Advisory committee. The bureau shall establish an advisory committee of interested persons, including, but not limited to, veterans of the Persian Gulf War and the wars in Iraq and veterans from the period from 1947 to 1990, to develop commemorative items honoring veterans. Approval of commemorative items rests with the Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management. [PL 2005, c. 273, §5 (NEW).]

4. Purchase by public. Specially identified commemorative certificates, coins and medals may be sold to the public as long as they are distinctive from those items awarded to the actual veterans. [PL 2005, c. 273, §5 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 383 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 383
37-B §383. Awards, medals and prizes
Status: in_force

The Governor may prescribe the award of medals, prizes, citations and other suitable means of public recognition for distinguished service, longevity, marksmanship, acts of valor, dependability, meritorious achievement and other qualities. The awards may be made to members of the state military forces or to individuals not members who have rendered appropriate service to the military establishment. The Governor shall promulgate rules to carry out this section. Expenses for procurement of these awards shall be provided from the Military Fund. [PL 1983, c. 594, §18 (RPR).]
37-B M.R.S. § 607 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 11 / Section 607
37-B §607. Admission
Status: in_force

Veterans desiring admission to the homes must apply on forms prescribed by the chief executive officer. The chief executive officer shall grant admission only to veterans who were residents of Maine at the time of their entry into the United States Armed Forces or who are residents of Maine at the time of application, and to the spouses, widows or widowers of eligible veterans, as long as suitable facilities are available. Parents of armed services members who are killed in action or die as a consequence of wounds received in battle are also eligible, as so-called "gold star" parents, for admission. Admission must be granted when provisions of the rules governing private payment, Medicare and Medicaid eligibility to entitled persons are met. [PL 2015, c. 397, §14 (AMD).]
37-B M.R.S. § 143 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 143
37-B §143. Pay and allowances
Status: in_force

1. Pay and allowances. Subject to subsection 2 and section 150 , members of the Maine National Guard ordered to active state service under section 181‑A, subsections 1 to 5 are entitled to receive at least the same pay and allowances as would be payable to those persons from the United States Armed Forces. Such pay may not be less than pay based upon 12 hours a day at the state minimum wage. [PL 2019, c. 341, §6 (AMD).]

2. Cooperative agreement pay and allowances. Members and retired members of the Maine National Guard called to active state service under section 181‑A, subsection 5 in support of a cooperative agreement with the Federal Government are entitled to receive the same pay and allowances as would be payable to those persons from the United States Armed Forces, but not more than the pay and allowances payable in accordance with the terms of the cooperative agreement. Pay may not be less than pay based upon 12 hours a day at the state minimum wage. [PL 2019, c. 341, §6 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 943 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 16-A / Section 943
37-B §943. Reimbursement - Article IX
Status: in_force

Any party jurisdiction rendering aid in another party jurisdiction pursuant to this compact must, if requested, be reimbursed by the party jurisdiction receiving such aid for any loss or damage to or expense incurred in the operation of any equipment and the provision of any service in answering a request for aid and for the costs incurred in connection with those requests. An aiding party jurisdiction may assume in whole or in part any such loss, damage, expense or other cost or may loan such equipment or donate such services to the receiving party jurisdiction without charge or cost. Any 2 or more party jurisdictions may enter into supplementary agreements establishing a different allocation of costs among those party jurisdictions. Expenses under section 942 are not reimbursable under this section. [PL 1999, c. 696, §1 (NEW).]
37-B M.R.S. § 103 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 3 / Section 103
37-B §103. Commander in Chief
Status: in_force

The Governor is the constitutional Commander in Chief of the military forces of the State, except for components of the military forces of the State that may, at times, be in the service of the United States. It is the duty of the Governor as Commander in Chief to prescribe orders, rules and other administrative procedures necessary to maintain the standard of organization and armament for the state military forces required by the laws and regulations of the United States. Subject to regulations prescribed by the federal military establishment, the Governor shall establish administrative procedures necessary to insure that adequate numbers of officers, warrant officers and enlisted personnel are appointed, commissioned and enlisted into the state military forces. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §1 (COR).]
37-B M.R.S. § 604 — ME Code / Title 37-B / Chapter 11 / Section 604
37-B §604. Conduct of board business
Status: in_force

1. Fiscal year. The board shall adhere to the same fiscal year as the State. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

2. Meetings. The board shall meet at least 4 times annually. Seven members constitute a quorum. [PL 2021, c. 528, §4 (AMD).]

3. Selection of officers. At its first meeting each year, the board shall elect a chair, vice-chair, treasurer and secretary for that fiscal year. [PL 2021, c. 238, §3 (AMD).]

4. Special meetings. Special meetings may be called by agreement of a majority of the trustees. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

5. Appointment of chief executive officer. The board shall appoint a chief executive officer in accordance with section 606 . [PL 2015, c. 397, §11 (AMD).]

6. Other funds. In order to ensure the continuous operation of the homes in the municipalities listed in section 601 , the board shall seek funds from private and public sources, including, but not limited to, state and federal appropriations and grants for which the State or the homes may be eligible. [PL 2021, c. 528, §5 (AMD).]

7. Rules. The board shall adopt rules necessary to administer the homes, to establish just charges for the maintenance of members and to oversee the operation of the homes. In adopting rules, the board shall seek comments and information from staff of the homes, members, members' families, members of the public and other relevant sources, but the Maine Administrative Procedure Act provisions regarding rulemaking, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapters 2 and 2‑A , do not apply. [PL 2021, c. 528, §6 (AMD).]

8. Assistance. The Legislature and every department and agency of the State may furnish such assistance, counsel or advice as the board may request or require in the discharge of its duties. [PL 2021, c. 528, §7 (AMD).]