30-A M.R.S. § 5283 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 208-A / Section 5283
30-A §5283. Municipal incentive development zones; procedures
Status: in_force

1. Procedures for establishment of zones. The municipal legislative body shall comply with the following procedures in establishing municipal incentive development zones. A. The municipal legislative body may establish municipal incentive development zones within the boundaries of the municipality by majority vote at a duly called meeting: (1) To establish the zone; (2) To adopt a description of the physical boundaries of the zone; (3) To adopt an infrastructure improvement plan for the zone. The infrastructure improvement plan must describe the public infrastructure improvements to be constructed by the municipality in the municipal incentive development zone, including the nature of the improvements, the time, place and manner of installation of improvements, the plans for operation of improvements and a description of how the proposed improvements are expected to encourage private sector capital investment in commercial and industrial property in the zone and otherwise benefit the public; and (4) To authorize the infrastructure improvements described in the plan. Evidence of authorization must be included in the plan. [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).] B. Before establishing a municipal incentive development zone, the municipal legislative body or its designee shall do the following: (1) Hold at least one public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be published at least 10 days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality; and (2) Submit to the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development for review and approval the municipal incentive development zone established by the municipal legislative body and the applicable infrastructure improvement plan. [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).] C. Prior to final approval of a municipal incentive development zone, the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development must certify that the public improvements proposed by the municipality are likely to result in private sector capital investment in commercial and industrial property within the zone. The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development may develop a nonexclusive list of qualifying improvements by rule. [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]

2. Effective date. The establishment of a municipal incentive development zone is effective upon approval by the municipal legislative body and certification by the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development as provided in this section. [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]

3. Standards for zones. Municipal incentive development zones must meet the following requirements: A. The total area of all municipal incentive development zones may not exceed 10% of the total acreage of the municipality; [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).] B. The aggregate value of equalized taxable property, as defined in Title 36, sections 208 and 305 , of a municipal incentive development zone determined as of the date the establishment of the zone becomes effective, plus all existing municipal incentive development zones determined as of the date of establishment of each such zone became effective, may not exceed 10% of the total value of equalized taxable property within the municipality; [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).] C. The area within any municipal incentive development zone must be directly benefitted by the public infrastructure improvements proposed to be made by the municipality according to the infrastructure improvement plan; and [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).] D. The improvements proposed to be made by the municipality in the municipal incentive development zone and described in the infrastructure improvement plan must primarily benefit or encourage private investment in commercial and industrial property. [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]

4. Amendment of zones and development plans. The boundaries of a municipal incentive development zone and the infrastructure improvement plan may be altered or amended by the municipality only in accordance with the requirements for adoption of municipal incentive development zones in this section. [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]

5. Duration of zones. Municipal incentive development zones have a maximum duration of 10 years. [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2638 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2638
30-A §2638. Regional cooperation
Status: in_force

1. Agreement. Any 2 or more towns may enter into an agreement, not inconsistent with this subchapter, to employ and share a manager. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Selection of manager. The select boards of the contracting towns shall act as a joint board for the purposes of selecting and removing for cause the manager, except that each town has a single vote. [PL 2021, c. 275, §44 (AMD).]

3. Compensation. The agreement must contain a formula establishing the percentage of the manager's compensation to be contributed by each town. The select boards shall determine the manager's total compensation acting as a joint board, each town having a single vote. [PL 2021, c. 275, §45 (AMD).]

4. Duration. The agreement must specify the method of partial or complete termination of the agreement. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6301 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 241 / Section 6301
30-A §6301. Meetings
Status: in_force

When its legislative body has so provided, the meetings of a village corporation may be announced by having an attested copy of the warrant posted in a conspicuous, public place within the corporate limits at least 7 days before the meeting, instead of in the manner provided by its charter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3110 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 151 / Section 3110
30-A §3110. Road-naming disputes
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by local ordinance or charter, when there is a dispute over the naming of a town way, private way or private road for 9-1-1 purposes, the decision of the municipal officers is final. [PL 2025, c. 167, §38 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 857 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 857
30-A §857. Filing of county budget
Status: in_force

A copy of the final budget and subsequent amendments shall be filed, on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor, with the State Auditor, who shall retain them for 3 years. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1321 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 1321
30-A §1321. Charter adoptions, revisions, procedure
Status: in_force

A charter commission may be initiated by the county commissioners or by petition by voters according to the methods established in subsections 1 and 2 . [PL 2003, c. 696, §9 (NEW).]

1. County commissioners. The county commissioners may determine that the adoption of a county charter should be considered or that the revision of a county charter already adopted under this chapter should be considered and, by order, provide for the establishment of a charter commission to carry out that purpose as provided in this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Petition by voters. On the written petition of a number of voters equal to at least 10% of the number of votes cast in the county at the last gubernatorial election, the county commissioners shall, by order, provide for the establishment of a charter commission for the preparation or revision of a county charter in the form and manner provided in this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Petition procedure. The following procedure shall be used in the alternative method under subsection 2 . A. Any 5 voters of the county may file an affidavit with the county clerk stating: (1) They will constitute the petitioner's committee; (2) They will circulate the petition and file it in proper form; (3) The names and addresses of the members; and (4) The address to which all notices to the committee are to be sent. Promptly after the affidavit is filed, the clerk shall issue petition blanks to the committee. Petition blanks shall be issued for each municipality. The petitioner's committee may designate additional voters of the county, who are not members of the committee, to circulate the petition. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The clerk shall prepare petition forms at the county's expense. The petition forms shall be printed on paper of uniform size and may consist of as many individual sheets as are reasonably necessary. (1) Petition forms shall carry the following legend in bold lettering at the top of the face of each form. "County of ...." "Each of the undersigned voters respectfully requests the county commissioners to establish a charter commission for the purpose of revising the county charter or preparing a new county charter." Each signature to a petition must be in ink or other indelible instrument and must be followed by the residence of the voter with street and number, if any. No petition may contain any party or political designation. (2) The clerk shall note the date of each petition form issued. All petitions must be filed within 120 days of the date of issue or they are void. (3) Each petition form shall have printed on its back an affidavit to be executed by the circulator, stating that the circulator personally circulated the form, the number of signatures on the form, that all the signatures were signed in the circulator's presence, that the circulator believes them to be genuine signatures of the persons whose names they purport to be, that each signer has signed no more than one petition and that each signer had an opportunity to read the petition before signing. Before filing the petitions under subparagraph (4), the circulator shall submit them to the registrar of each municipality concerned for certification according to Title 21‑A, section 354, subsection 7, paragraph B . (4) Petition forms shall be assembled as one instrument and filed at one time with the clerk. The clerk shall note the date of filing on the forms. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Procedure after filing. Within 20 days after the petition is filed, the clerk shall complete a certificate as to its sufficiency, specifying, if it is insufficient, the particulars which render it defective. The clerk shall promptly send a copy of the certificate to the petitioners' committee by mail and shall file a copy with the county commissioners. A. A petition certified insufficient for lack of the required number of valid signatures may be amended once if the petitioners' committee files a notice of intention to amend it with the clerk within 2 days after receiving the copy of the clerk's certificate. Within 10 days after the notice of intention is filed, the committee may file a supplementary petition to correct the deficiencies in the original petition. This supplementary petition must in form and content comply with the requirements for an original petition under subsection 3 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Within 5 days after a supplementary petition is filed, the clerk shall complete and file a certificate as to its sufficiency in the manner provided for an original petition. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Any petition finally determined to be insufficient is void. The clerk shall stamp the petition void and seal and retain it in the manner required for secret ballots. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Election procedure. [PL 2003, c. 696, §10 (RP).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5953-E — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 5953-E
30-A §5953-E. Maine School Facilities Finance Program
Status: in_force

There is established the Maine School Facilities Finance Program to promote efficient capital financing activities for the construction, renovation and maintenance of school facilities and the lease-purchase of school facilities. [PL 1999, c. 81, §14 (AMD).]

1. Loan application. In addition to the other forms of financial assistance available under this chapter, a public school, school administrative district, municipality, community school district or other school administrative unit may apply for a loan from the School Revolving Renovation Fund under section 6006‑F , in this section called the "fund," the proceeds of which must be used to finance the cost of school repair and renovation under section 6006‑F, subsection 3 , as designated by the Department of Education. A. The bank may prescribe an application form or procedure for a school administrative unit to apply for a loan under this section. The application must include any information that the bank determines necessary for the purpose of implementing this section and section 6006‑F . [PL 1997, c. 787, §12 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 787, §12 (NEW).]

2. Loan; loan agreements. Loans from the fund are subject to this subsection. A. The bank may make loans from the fund to a school administrative unit for one or more of the purposes set forth in subsection 1 . The loans may be made in conjunction with, at the same time as or as part of a project that obtains any other form of assistance or loan under this chapter. Each loan is subject to the following conditions. (1) The total amount of loans outstanding at any one time from the fund may not exceed the balance of the fund, provided that the proceeds of bonds or notes of the bank deposited in the fund, revenues from other sources deposited in the fund, repayments from outstanding loans due and payable and binding financial commitments of the United States or any other 3rd party to deposit money in the fund are included in determining the fund balance. (2) The loan must be evidenced by a municipal bond, loan agreement or other debt instrument, payable by the school administrative unit over a term not to exceed 15 years with annual principal or interest payments commencing not later than one year after the project being financed is completed. (3) The rate of interest charged for the loans may not exceed 0%. The bank, pursuant to a determination by the Department of Education under section 6006‑F , may provide loans to a school administrative unit with forgiveness of principal or an effective interest rate of less than 0%. A school unit must pay back by the end of the term of the loan an amount no less than 30% of the original principal amount of the loan nor more than 70% of the original principal amount of the loan. [PL 1997, c. 787, §12 (NEW).] B. Loans made to a school administrative unit by the bank under this section must be evidenced by and made in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in a loan agreement to be executed by the bank and the school administrative unit. The loan agreement must specify the terms and conditions of disbursement of loan proceeds. The loan agreement must state the term, rate of interest, any amount of principal forgiveness, scheduling of loan repayments and any other terms and conditions determined necessary or desirable by the bank. Loans made to a school administrative unit by the bank under this section may include provisions for forgiveness of principal payments or loan repayment computation that results in an effective negative interest rate. [PL 1997, c. 787, §12 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 787, §12 (NEW).]

3. Loan management. Proceeds from any indebtedness from the fund incurred by a school administrative unit for the purposes of new construction, renovation or capital acquisition must be deposited in the bank. Proceeds from any other indebtedness incurred by a school administrative unit for the purposes of new construction, renovation or capital acquisition may be deposited in the bank. Any proceeds held must be invested by the bank for the benefit of the school administrative unit. The bank shall pay to a school administrative unit those amounts necessary for incurred costs or for reimbursement for incurred costs associated with the project for which the indebtedness was incurred. Funds from any indebtedness from the fund remaining after payment of all eligible project and financing costs must be deposited in the fund. [PL 1997, c. 787, §12 (NEW).]

4. Eligibility certification. A loan to a school administrative unit may not be made under this section until: A. The applicant certifies to the bank that it has secured all permits, licenses and approvals necessary to undertake the renovations and construct the improvements to be financed by the loan; [PL 1997, c. 787, §12 (NEW).] B. The applicant has been designated by the Department of Education as eligible to receive the loan; and [PL 1997, c. 787, §12 (NEW).] C. The applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the bank that it has the ability to repay the loan made to the school administrative unit by the bank. [PL 1997, c. 787, §12 (NEW).] The Department of Education and the bank shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section. Rules adopted by the Department of Education and the bank to implement this section are major substantive rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 1997, c. 787, §12 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5721 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5721
30-A §5721. General authority
Status: in_force

A municipality may raise or appropriate money for any public purpose, including, but not limited to, the purposes specified in sections 5722 to 5728 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4222 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4222
30-A §4222. Approving own work forbidden
Status: in_force

A primary or alternate local plumbing inspector may not issue a permit or perform any construction inspection for an internal plumbing job or subsurface wastewater disposal system for which the local plumbing inspector or any employee, employer, agent or representative of the local plumbing inspector has performed or intends to perform a site evaluation or labor or has provided or intends to provide any products or services. [PL 2007, c. 358, §1 (RPR).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7501 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 305 / Section 7501
30-A §7501. Municipal services authorized
Status: in_force

The county commissioners of each county may provide or contract for the provision of the following municipal services for the residents of the unorganized territory in their county: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Fire protection. Fire protection other than forest fires; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Solid waste. Solid waste management; [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. F, §1 (RPR).]

3. Roads and bridges. Construction, repair and maintenance of roads and bridges, including snow removal, except that the county commissioners may not expend money for improvements, maintenance or snow removal on any privately owned road within the unorganized territory in which the county has not acquired any property interest. The county commissioners may enact an ordinance to establish road standards for the purpose of preserving, protecting and maintaining roads in which the county has acquired a property interest; [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. G, §1 (AMD).]

4. Polling places. Establishment of polling places under Title 21‑A, section 632 ; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Administrative services. Coordination of services provided, payment of expenses, administration of the unorganized territory fund. The amount charged for administrative services may not exceed 5% of the budget for the unorganized territory established under section 7503 for the year; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5-A. Watershed districts. Participation in watershed management districts organized under Title 38, chapter 23 ; [PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. E, §1 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).]

6. Other services. Any other service that a municipality may provide for its inhabitants and that is not provided by the State; [PL 1995, c. 607, §1 (AMD).]

7. Law enforcement. Law enforcement; [PL 1999, c. 106, §1 (AMD).]

8. 9-1-1 service. Assigning and maintaining physical addresses specifically for the purpose of statewide 9-1-1 service. The county commissioners may enact an ordinance to establish the addressing standards and, pursuant to that ordinance, may assign road names to existing and proposed roads and property numbers to existing and proposed year-round and seasonal dwellings or structures and may install signs designating road names; and [PL 2025, c. 167, §41 (AMD).]

9. Animal control. Animal control services. The county commissioners may enact an ordinance for the purpose of animal control. The county commissioners shall give 14 days notice of the meeting at which the ordinance is to be proposed in the manner provided for town meetings. [PL 1999, c. 106, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 755 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 755
30-A §755. Filing of county budget
Status: in_force

A copy of the approved final budget and subsequent budget amendments must be filed on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor with the State Auditor who shall retain them for 3 years. [PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5211 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 205-A / Section 5211
30-A §5211. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]

1. Assessed share. "Assessed share" means a special assessment that represents that portion of the total projected cost of an improvement undertaken by a municipality in a capital improvement district that is the obligation of an owner of property within the capital improvement district. The assessed share must be calculated by the municipal officers in the same manner and according to the same standards as the capital costs of sewer improvements are assessed pursuant to sections 3442 and 3444 , except the total assessment must be calculated on the basis of the projected cost of the entire improvement rather than any percentage of the projected costs of the improvement, and no type of property within the capital improvement district is exempt from the assessment. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]

2. Capital improvement district. "Capital improvement district" means a defined area within a municipality that is initially privately owned and that has been designated by the municipality as a capital improvement district according to the provisions of this chapter for the interrelated purposes of fairly apportioning the costs of making necessary capital improvements among the owners of property in the capital improvement district and establishing the public elements of the capital improvement district as municipally owned. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]

3. Improvement. "Improvement" means road construction, drainage system development or the installation of sewer or drinking water infrastructure. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]

4. Public elements. "Public elements" of a capital improvement district means legal interests in defined properties located within a capital improvement district. "Public elements" may include public easements or fee simple titles in specifically defined property or properties. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6024 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6024
30-A §6024. Personal liability
Status: in_force

Neither the commissioners of the bank nor any person executing bonds or notes issued under this chapter may be liable personally on those bonds or notes by reason of the issuance of the bonds or notes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7010 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7010
30-A §7010. Failure to make and return valuation
Status: in_force

If the valuation required by section 7008 or 7009 is not made and returned by any town or plantation, which is not within a primary assessing district or is not itself a primary assessing district, within the time specified, the county commissioners shall appoint 3 suitable persons of the county to be assessors in that town or plantation. These persons shall be sworn and make and return the valuation required within the time fixed by the commissioners. The county commissioners shall examine and correct this valuation and return a copy of the valuation to the Treasurer of State. This corrected valuation shall be the basis for the assessment of state and county taxes, in the same manner as if the valuation had been taken by the assessors chosen by the town or plantation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Assessors paid by county commissioners. Assessors appointed under this section shall be paid from the county treasury a reasonable compensation, to be determined by the county commissioners, for their services. Any sum paid to the assessors for compensation under this section shall be added to the county tax apportioned to the town or plantation and shall be collected and paid into the treasury in the same manner as county taxes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1655 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1655
30-A §1655. Cumberland commissioners annually advertise for supplies
Status: in_force

The county commissioners of the County of Cumberland may each year, as soon after January 1st as possible, estimate the amount of food, fuel, clothing and supplies as far as practicable which will be required by the county jail and for the support of the prisoners in the jail for the current year. They shall advertise for sealed proposals for furnishing those supplies according to specifications furnished by them, in the daily papers of the City of Portland, 3 days successively, at least 14 days before the time limited for the reception of those proposals, at which time they shall examine all the proposals and award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The county commissioners shall procure such other necessary supplies and articles for the foregoing purposes as may not be furnished by contract and account for the same in the manner provided for in section 1654 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 52 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 52
30-A §52. Incompatible offices
Status: in_force

1. Municipal offices. A person holding the office of county commissioner may not at the same time hold either the office of mayor or assessor of a city or be a member of a select board or hold the office of assessor of a town. [PL 2021, c. 275, §14 (AMD).]

2. County offices. No county commissioner, during the term for which that commissioner has been elected and for one year thereafter may be appointed to any office of profit or employment position of the county, which was created or the compensation of which was increased by the action of the county commissioners during the county commissioner's term. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5959 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 5959
30-A §5959. Rules; reports
Status: in_force

1. Rules. Appropriate state agencies and the bank may adopt rules and policies necessary to: A. Implement sections 5953‑A , 5953‑B , 6006‑A, 6006‑B and 6006‑D to ensure the self-sustaining nature of the funds created under sections 6006‑A and 6006‑B and that portion of the fund under section 6006‑D determined to be self-sustaining; and [PL 1999, c. 668, §118 (AMD).] B. Ensure compliance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Title VI and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and their amendments. [PL 1991, c. 605, §11 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 668, §118 (AMD).]

2. Contractual authority; reports. The Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Health and Human Services and the bank may enter into agreements and shall provide notice as provided in this subsection. A. The Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Health and Human Services and the bank may enter into agreements on behalf of the State with agencies of the United States as may be necessary to obtain grants and awards in furtherance of the stated purposes for which the revolving loan funds created under sections 6006‑A and 6006‑B are established and take all other actions necessary to comply with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Title VI, and the federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1996 and their amendments provided that notice of each of the agreements is made in a timely fashion to the Governor. [PL 1997, c. 555, §4 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] B. Annually, the Department of Environmental Protection and the bank shall notify the Governor of the amount of the fund created under section 6006‑A anticipated to be available for the next fiscal year. [PL 1991, c. 605, §11 (NEW).] B-1. Annually, the Department of Health and Human Services and the bank shall notify the Governor of the amount of the fund created under section 6006‑B anticipated to be available for the next fiscal year. [PL 1997, c. 555, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] C. The bank is designated by the State as the instrumentality empowered to: (1) Administer the revolving loan funds, in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Health and Human Services; (2) Accept capitalization grants or other deposits of funds from the Federal Government or any other source made under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Title VI or the federal Safe Drinking Water Act; and (3) Manage the revolving loan funds in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. [PL 1997, c. 555, §4 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] [PL 1997, c. 555, §4 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6006-H — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6006-H
30-A §6006-H. State Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Fund
Status: in_force

1. Establishment; purposes. The State Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as provided in this section. A. The fund is established in the custody of the bank as a special fund to provide financial assistance for capital investment in public water and wastewater infrastructure. For the purposes of this section, "public water and wastewater infrastructure" includes but is not limited to public water systems, drinking water supplies and treatment facilities, public wastewater systems and treatment facilities and water pollution abatement systems. The fund may also be used to provide financial assistance for capital investment in private and commercial wastewater systems as allowed under Title 38, sections 411 and 411‑A . [PL 2019, c. 423, §1 (AMD).] B. The bank shall administer the fund. The fund must be invested in the same manner as permitted for investment of funds belonging to the State or held in the State Treasury. The fund must be established and held separate from any other funds or money of the State or the bank and used and administered exclusively for the purpose of this section. The fund consists of the following: (1) Sums that are appropriated by the Legislature or transferred to the fund from time to time by the Treasurer of State; (2) Principal and interest received from the repayment of loans made from the fund; (3) The proceeds of notes or bonds issued by the State for the purpose of deposit in the fund; (4) Interest earned from the investment of fund balances; (5) Private gifts, bequests and donations made to the State for any of the purposes for which the fund is established; and (6) Other funds from any public or private source received for use for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established. [PL 2009, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 423, §1 (AMD).]

2. Uses. The fund may be used for one or more of the following purposes: A. To guarantee or insure, directly or indirectly, the payment of notes or bonds issued or to be issued by the State for the purpose of financing capital investment in water and wastewater infrastructure through the fund; [PL 2009, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] B. To provide funds for capital investment in water and wastewater infrastructure through the Maine Drinking Water Fund, established in Title 22, section 2610 , and the Maine Clean Water Fund, established in Title 38, section 411‑C . Transfers to these funds must be made in consultation with the agencies administering those funds and must be secondary to the repayment of notes or bonds issued pursuant to paragraph A ; [PL 2009, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] C. To provide a state match for federal funds provided to the State Revolving Loan Fund established in section 6006‑A and the safe drinking water revolving loan fund established in section 6006‑B ; [PL 2009, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] D. To invest available fund balances and to credit the net interest income on those balances to the fund; [PL 2009, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] E. To invest as a source of revenue or security for the payment of principal and interest on general or special obligations of the bank if the proceeds of the sale of the obligations have been deposited in the fund; and [PL 2009, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] F. To pay the costs of the bank associated with the administration of the fund and projects financed by it as long as no more than 2% of the aggregate of the highest fund balance in any fiscal year is used for these purposes. [PL 2009, c. 377, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 377, §2 (NEW).]

3. Establishment of accounts. The bank may establish accounts and subaccounts within the fund as it determines desirable to effectuate the purposes of this section, including, but not limited to, accounts to segregate a portion of the fund for grants and as security for bonds issued by the bank for deposit in the fund and to be invested for the benefit of specified projects receiving financial assistance from the fund. [PL 2009, c. 377, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7303 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 303 / Section 7303
30-A §7303. Debts of municipalities and school districts therein
Status: reserved

When municipalities are deorganized by a repeal of their charters, and their liabilities are excepted and reserved by the repealing act, legal service of process to collect those liabilities may be made on any inhabitant of lawful age residing in the territory included in the municipality, provided that there are no legal officers in that territory on whom service can be made. This section extends to school districts in deorganized municipalities so far as applicable. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5109 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5109
30-A §5109. Acquisition and development of land
Status: in_force

1. Acquisition of undeveloped land. If the municipal officers determine by resolution that the acquisition and development of undeveloped vacant land, not within a slum or blighted area, is essential to the proper clearance or redevelopment of slum or blighted areas or a necessary part of the general slum-clearance program of the municipality, the acquisition, planning, preparation for development or disposal of that land constitutes an urban renewal project which may be undertaken by the authority, provided that the area may not be so acquired unless: A. If the undeveloped vacant land is to be developed for residential uses, the municipal officers shall determine that: (1) A shortage of housing of sound standards and design which is decent, safe and sanitary exists in the municipality; (2) The need for housing accommodations has been or will be increased because of the clearance of slums in other areas, including other portions of the urban renewal area; (3) The conditions of blight in the area and the shortage of decent, safe and sanitary housing cause or contribute to an increase in and spread of disease and crime and constitute a menace to the public health, safety, morals or welfare; and (4) The acquisition of the area for residential uses is an integral part of and essential to the program of the municipality; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. If the undeveloped vacant land is to be developed for nonresidential uses, the municipal officers shall determine that: (1) The nonresidential uses are necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and development of the community in accordance with sound planning standards and local community objectives; and (2) The acquisition of the land may require the exercise of governmental action, as provided in this chapter, because of defective or unusual conditions of title, diversity of ownership, tax delinquency, improper subdivisions, outmoded street patterns, deterioration of site, economic disuse, unsuitable topography or faulty lot layouts, the need for the correlation of the area with other areas of a municipality by streets and modern traffic requirements, or any combination of these factors or other conditions which retard development of the area. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Disaster areas. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, where the municipal officers certify that an area requires redevelopment or rehabilitation because of a flood, fire, hurricane, earthquake, storm or other catastrophe concerning which the Governor has certified the need for disaster assistance under federal law, the municipal officers may approve an urban renewal plan and an urban renewal project with respect to that area without regard to section 5108 and the sections requiring a general plan for the municipality and a public hearing on the urban renewal project. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2606 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2606
30-A §2606. Prohibited appointments
Status: in_force

No municipal officer, during the term for which that officer has been elected and for one year thereafter, may be appointed to any civil office of profit or employment position of the municipality, which was created or the compensation of which was increased by the action of the municipal officers during the officer's term. This section shall not be construed to prohibit actions allowed or required under state or federal law, municipal ordinance or municipal charter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30 M.R.S. § 6201 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6201
30 §6201. Short title
Status: in_force

This Act shall be known and may be cited as "AN ACT to Implement the Maine Indian Claims Settlement." [PL 1979, c. 732, §§ 1, 31 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4702 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4702
30-A §4702. Definitions
Status: reserved

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

1. Area of operation. "Area of operation" of a municipal housing authority includes all of the municipality for which it is created and, except as provided in paragraphs A , B and C‑1 , the area within 10 miles outside its municipal boundaries. The area of operation of the Maine State Housing Authority is the entire State, except as provided in paragraph C‑1 . A. A municipal housing authority may not operate in any area in which a municipal housing authority already established is operating without the consent by resolution of the municipal housing authority already operating in that area. [PL 2017, c. 234, §3 (AMD); PL 2017, c. 234, §42 (AFF).] B. The area of operation of the housing authority of a municipality does not include any area that lies within the municipal boundaries of any municipality for which a municipal housing authority has been organized, without the consent by resolution of the legislative body or the select board of the other municipality. [PL 2021, c. 275, §47 (AMD).] C. [PL 2017, c. 234, §3 (RP); PL 2017, c. 234, §42 (AFF).] C-1. A municipal housing authority has exclusive jurisdiction within the municipal boundaries of the municipality for which it was organized to administer regular tenant-based housing choice vouchers under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, Public Law 75-412, 50 Stat. 888, as amended. This paragraph does not limit the authority of the Maine State Housing Authority to administer project-based vouchers or to administer specialty vouchers that are associated with services such as case management, clinical services, child welfare services or other housing stability services. [PL 2017, c. 234, §3 (NEW); PL 2017, c. 234, §42 (AFF).] D. [PL 2017, c. 234, §3 (RP); PL 2017, c. 234, §42 (AFF).] [PL 2021, c. 275, §47 (AMD).]

2. Authority or housing authority. "Authority" or "housing authority" means any of the public corporations created or authorized to be created by this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Bonds. "Bonds" means any bonds, notes, interim certificates, debentures or other obligations issued by an authority under this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Construction loan. "Construction loan" means a loan: A. For the purpose of developing, constructing, reconstructing or rehabilitating a housing unit or housing project; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Which is secured in the same manner as a mortgage loan is secured. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Conventional mortgage. [PL 2017, c. 234, §4 (RP).]

6. Elderly. "Elderly" means a person or family as defined in the United States Housing Act of 1937, Public Law 75-412, 50 Stat. 888, as amended. [RR 2017, c. 1, §23 (COR).]

7. Financial institution. "Financial institution" means any bank or trust company, savings bank, savings and loan association, industrial bank, national banking association, federal savings and loan association, mortgage banker, credit union or other such institution authorized to do business in the State, or a government agency which customarily provides service or otherwise aids in the financing of mortgage loans. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

8. Home improvement note. "Home improvement note" means an interest bearing obligation, secured in whole or in part by a mortgage, insurance or otherwise as may be agreed upon by the Maine State Housing Authority from time to time, made to improve or rehabilitate single-family or multi-unit residential housing in the State, including, without limitation, the replacement, removal or rehabilitation of malfunctioning waste water treatment systems. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 48, §§1, 31 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

9. Manufactured housing. "Manufactured housing" has the same meaning as found in Title 10, section 9002, subsection 7 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

10. Mortgage loan. "Mortgage loan" or "mortgage" means: A. An interest-bearing obligation secured by a mortgage constituting a lien on single-family or multi-unit residential housing, including any mortgage loan made for the purpose of acquiring, developing, constructing or reconstructing single-family or multi-unit residential housing or for the purpose of preserving and maintaining the affordability of the housing; [PL 2017, c. 234, §5 (AMD).] B. An interest-bearing obligation which is fully insured under the Housing Mortgage Insurance Law, if the single-family or multi-unit residential housing is located on either the Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation or the Penobscot Indian Reservation; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. A home improvement note; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. An interest-bearing obligation secured by an interest in manufactured housing; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. An interest-bearing obligation secured by a mortgage, pledge or collateral assignment of a lease of real property or a lease of air rights, provided that: (1) The security includes a first lien upon the lease; and (2) Except for mortgage loans secured by manufactured housing located on leased real property or air rights, the real property or air rights are not subject to any prior lien; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] F. A participation interest in a mortgage loan; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] G. An interest-bearing obligation secured by a pledge or collateral assignment of a tenant-shareholder's interest in a consumer cooperative organized for housing purposes under Title 13, chapter 85 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] This definition does not preclude the requirement of security in addition to that specified in this subsection for any mortgage loan. [PL 2017, c. 234, §5 (AMD).]

10-A. Municipal housing authority or municipal authority. "Municipal housing authority" or "municipal authority" means any of the public corporations authorized to be created by section 4721 . [PL 2017, c. 234, §6 (NEW).]

11. Obligee of the authority or obligee. "Obligee of the authority" or "obligee" includes: A. Any bondholder, agents or trustees for any bondholders; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Any lessor demising to the authority property used in connection with a project, or any assignee or assignees of the lessor's interest or any part of that interest; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The Federal Government when it is a party to any contract with the authority. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

12. Persons of low income. "Persons of low income" means persons or families, elderly or otherwise, who lack the income which is necessary, as determined by a housing authority, to enable them, without financial assistance, to live in or purchase decent, safe and sanitary dwellings, without overcrowding. Financial assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following kinds of assistance: A. Mortgage insurance; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Interest subsidies; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Rent subsidies; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Public assistance payment or services; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. Any other assistance that may be provided by the Maine State Housing Authority through the sale of bonds. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

13. Privately insured mortgage. [PL 2017, c. 234, §7 (RP).]

14. Project or housing project. "Project", "housing project" or "single-family or multi-unit residential housing" means any work or undertaking: A. To demolish, clear or remove buildings from any slum area; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. To provide decent, safe and sanitary dwellings, apartments or other living accommodations for persons of low income. A project may include dwellings, apartments or accommodations occupied by persons other than persons of low income, provided that in the opinion of the responsible authority, a reasonable number of the dwellings, apartments or accommodations in the project are reserved for occupancy by persons of low income. The work or undertaking may include buildings, land, equipment, facilities and other real or personal property for necessary, convenient or desirable appurtenances including private commercial activity subject to the restriction in subparagraph (1), streets, sewers, water service, utilities, parks, site preparation, landscaping, administrative, community, health, recreational, welfare or other purposes; (1) The work or undertaking may include private commercial activity compatible with residential use as determined by an authority, provided that development costs related to that activity do not exceed 40% of the amount of debt financing provided by an authority; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. To accomplish a combination of the work or undertaking under paragraphs A and B . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] The terms "project" or "housing project" may be applied to the planning of the buildings and improvements, the acquisition of property, the demolition of existing structures, the construction, reconstruction, alteration and repair of the improvements and all other work in connection with these activities. The term includes all other real and personal property and all tangible or intangible assets held or used in connection with the housing project. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

15. Select board. "Select board" means the members of the select board of the town or, if the town has no select board, the officers charged with the duties customarily imposed on the select board of a town. [PL 2021, c. 275, §48 (AMD).]

16. State public body. "State public body" means any city, town, district or other political subdivision of the State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6006-G — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6006-G
30-A §6006-G. TransCap Trust Fund
Status: in_force

1. Establishment; purposes. The TransCap Trust Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established in the custody of the bank to provide transportation capital investment for the Department of Transportation and municipalities in accordance with this section. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance for the planning, design, acquisition, reconstruction and rehabilitation of transportation capital improvements of all modes including improvements that will forward the asset management goals set forth in Title 23, section 73, subsection 7 and Title 23, section 4210‑B, subsection 3 . [PL 2025, c. 9, Pt. F, §5 (AMD).]

2. Administration. The bank shall administer the fund. The fund must be invested in the same manner as permitted for investment of funds belonging to the State or held in the State Treasury. The fund must be established and held separate from any other funds or money of the State or the bank and used and administered exclusively for the purpose of this section. The fund consists of the following: A. Sums that are transferred to the fund from time to time by the Treasurer of State pursuant to Title 36, section 2903, subsection 6 ; Title 36, section 3203, subsection 4 ; and Title 36, section 1821 ; and [PL 2025, c. 9, Pt. F, §6 (AMD).] B. [PL 2025, c. 9, Pt. F, §7 (RP).] C. Other revenues or funds including: (1) Principal and interest received from the repayment of loans made from the fund; (2) Capitalization grants and awards made to the State or an instrumentality of the State by the Federal Government for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established. These amounts must be paid directly into the fund without need for appropriation by the State; (3) Interest earned from the investment of fund balances; (4) Private gifts, bequests and donations made to the State for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established; (5) The proceeds of notes or bonds issued by the State for the purpose of deposit in the fund; (6) The proceeds of notes or bonds issued by the bank for the purpose of deposit in the fund; and (7) Other funds from any public or private source received for use for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established. [PL 2007, c. 470, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 9, Pt. F, §§6, 7 (AMD).]

3. Bond terms; authorized levels. Bonds issued pursuant to this section may not have terms of more than 15 years. Commencing with the budget presented for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009, each new authorization of TransCap revenue bonding must be presented for review and approval by the Legislature as part of the Highway Fund budget, except that review and approval by the Legislature is not required for TransCap revenue bonds issued to refund previously issued TransCap revenue bonds that have been issued with approval by the Legislature, if the issuance of those refunding bonds results in net present value savings and those refunding bonds have a final maturity date that is not later than the date that is 15 years after the date of issuance of the TransCap revenue bonds being refunded. [PL 2015, c. 268, Pt. J, §1 (AMD).]

4. Uses. Revenues deposited in the fund from sources enumerated in the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 19 may be used or applied only in accordance with that provision. Within this limitation, the fund may be used for one or more of the following purposes: A. To make grants and loans to the Department of Transportation and municipalities under this section, except that such grants may be used only for capital projects that have an anticipated useful life of at least 5 years and such bonds may be used only for capital projects that have an anticipated useful life of at least as long as the bond term; [PL 2021, c. 224, Pt. D, §1 (AMD).] B. To guarantee or insure, directly or indirectly, the payment of notes or bonds issued or to be issued by the State for the purpose of financing capital improvements that will forward the asset management goals set forth in Title 23, section 73, subsection 7 ; [PL 2021, c. 239, §9 (AMD).] C. To guarantee or insure, directly or indirectly, funds established by municipalities for the purpose of financing any capital improvements described in Title 23, section 1803‑B ; [PL 2007, c. 470, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).] D. To invest available fund balances and to credit the net interest income on those balances to the fund; [PL 2007, c. 470, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).] E. To invest as a source of revenue or security for the payment of principal and interest on general or special obligations of the bank if the proceeds of the sale of the obligations have been deposited in the fund or loaned to eligible participants in the programs financed with the fund or as a source of revenue to subsidize municipal loan payment obligations; and [PL 2007, c. 470, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).] F. To pay the costs of the bank associated with the administration of the fund and projects financed by it as long as no more than 2% of the aggregate of the highest fund balance in any fiscal year is used for these purposes. [PL 2007, c. 470, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 224, Pt. D, §1 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 239, §9 (AMD).]

5. Establishment of accounts. The bank may establish accounts and subaccounts within the fund as it determines desirable to effectuate the purposes of this section, including, but not limited to, accounts to segregate a portion of the fund for grants and as security for bonds issued by the bank for deposit in the fund and to be invested for the benefit of specified projects receiving financial assistance from the fund. [PL 2007, c. 470, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3284 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 157 / Section 3284
30-A §3284. Injury or destruction to trees; penalty
Status: in_force

Whoever trims, cuts or otherwise damages or destroys a public shade tree commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $5 nor more than $25 may be adjudged. The forfeiture shall be paid to the municipality in which the offense is committed and expended by that municipality for the purposes specified in this subchapter and section 3263 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1906 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1906
30-A §1906. Procedures
Status: in_force

The directors may adopt procedures to regulate the corrections activities within the jail authority consistent with the provisions of the operating and governance agreement. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 172 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 172
30-A §172. Receipt of costs in favor of State
Status: in_force

Costs in all civil actions in the name of the State, paid before execution issues, shall be paid to the clerk of the court where the action is pending. The clerk shall pay these costs, without deduction, to the county treasurer. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3006 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 141 / Section 3006
30-A §3006. Proof of ordinances
Status: in_force

The submission to any court or administrative tribunal of a municipal ordinance, bylaw, order or resolve of the legislative body or municipal officers of a municipality, when the ordinance, bylaw, order or resolve has been certified over the signature of the municipal clerk, is prima facie proof of the validity of that ordinance, bylaw, order or resolve. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3105 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 151 / Section 3105
30-A §3105. Small borrow pits
Status: in_force

1. Requirements. The following provisions apply to any borrow pit not otherwise within the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Protection, under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 6 , and which is not subject to a municipal ordinance enacted under subsection 2 . A. All borrow pits subject to this subsection shall comply with the following requirements. (1) The average slope of any cut bank measured from a point located 10 feet from the boundary of any abutting property to the bottom of the cut bank in the pit shall not exceed a horizontal to vertical ratio of 2:1. The owner of the borrow pit is responsible for maintaining this condition. (2) The top of the cut bank of the borrow pit shall, at no time, be closer than 10 feet from the property boundary of any abutting landowner. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Upon request of any owner of land abutting any borrow pit, the municipal officers shall conduct an inspection of the borrow pit to ascertain compliance with this subsection. (1) The municipal officers may request the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Project Development, Construction Division, to inspect the borrow pit in place of the municipal inspection. The Construction Division shall conduct an inspection of the borrow pit in question when requested to do so by the municipal officers. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The person or persons conducting the inspection shall report their findings to the municipal officers, the abutting landowner initiating the request and the owner of the borrow pit. Measurements shall be made from the property line designated by the abutting property owner initiating the request. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. If the borrow pit is in violation of this subsection, the owner is liable for the cost of the inspection. If the borrow pit is not in violation of this subsection, the abutting landowner who made the request is liable for the cost of the inspection. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. Upon notification of any violation under this subsection, the owner of the borrow pit shall bring the borrow pit into compliance with this subsection within 60 days. The municipal officers may require a shorter compliance period if they find that the violation poses an imminent danger to public safety or private property. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] F. Any owner of a borrow pit who fails to bring the borrow pit into compliance with this subsection is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $50 per day for every day elapsing after the expiration of the compliance schedule established under paragraph E , payable to the municipality in which the borrow pit is located, to be recovered in a civil action brought by the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Municipal jurisdiction. A municipality may enact ordinances under its home rule authority regulating the siting, construction or operation of borrow pits not within the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Protection, under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 6 . The ordinance must, at a minimum, include the requirements of subsection 1, paragraph A , but may include standards which exceed those requirements. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4368 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4368
30-A §4368. Public hearing
Status: in_force

1. Public participation required. The municipal reviewing authority shall provide the public with an adequate opportunity to be heard prior to the approval of a permit for a large-scale retail development. [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]

2. Notice. Notice of the public hearing on the land use permit application must state that the comprehensive economic impact study will be presented at the hearing and that the municipal reviewing authority will take testimony on the comprehensive impact of the proposed large-scale retail development, and the notice must include the name of any potential retailer, a map of the development location and a map of the comprehensive economic impact area. The municipality shall also provide notice by regular mail to municipal officers of abutting municipalities and to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the proposed development. [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]

3. Public disclosure of the applicant. If the applicant for a large-scale retail development is not the potential retailer, the applicant shall disclose in its application and at the public hearing the name of the potential retailer, including its commonly used retail name. [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3760 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3760
30-A §3760. Relocation, removal, disposal, compensation and condemnation
Status: in_force

1. Acquisition of land. If the Department of Transportation determines that the topography of the land adjacent to any portion of a highway incorporated in the Interstate or Primary Systems does not permit adequate screening under section 3754‑A, subsection 1 or that adequate screening is not economically feasible, it may acquire by gift, purchase or condemnation any interests in property that are necessary to secure the relocation, removal or disposal of the automobile graveyards or junkyards. [PL 2003, c. 312, §16 (AMD).]

2. Compensation. In the case of such acquisition, just compensation shall be paid to the owner for the relocation, removal or disposal of the following automobile graveyards and junkyards: A. Those which were operating and in existence on May 11, 1966 and located in areas adjacent to any portion of a highway incorporated in the Interstate or Primary Systems, which exceed federal restrictions and for which federal funds are available to defray the costs; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Those in operation along any highway made a part of the Interstate or Primary Systems on or after May 11, 1966; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Those in operation and established on or after May 11, 1966. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Procedures. The purchase, condemnation, negotiation, assessment of damage and appeal procedures shall be in accordance with this section and Title 23, sections 153‑A to 159 . [PL 1993, c. 536, §4 (AMD).]

4. Use of federal funds. This section does not prevent the department from participating with the owner when federal funds are available to defray costs of screening junkyards whenever it is determined to be more feasible to screen rather than to be involved in the cost or impact of acquisition and relocation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 871 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 871
30-A §871. Budget; appropriations; approval
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding sections 2 , 701 and 702 , in Franklin County the county commissioners may appropriate money, according to a budget which must be approved by a majority of the county commissioners. [PL 1991, c. 495 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3015 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 141 / Section 3015
30-A §3015. Regulation of vending of expressive matter
Status: in_force

1. Expressive matter defined. For the purposes of this section, "expressive matter" means materials or objects created by a vendor with expressive content, including written material, such as newspapers, books or writings, and including visual art, such as paintings, prints, photography or sculpture. "Expressive matter" includes the activity of performance artists whether or not the artist seeks a monetary donation. "Expressive matter" does not include materials or objects that are essentially commercial in content, any expression that is related solely to the economic interests of the speaker and its audience and expression that does no more than propose a commercial transaction. [PL 2025, c. 319, §1 (NEW).]

2. Municipal ordinances; permissible restrictions. A municipality may not adopt or enforce any ordinance or regulation that prohibits the vending of expressive matter, except that a municipality may adopt restrictions regulating the time, place and manner of the vending of expressive matter if the restrictions are: A. Directly related to health, safety or welfare concerns; [PL 2025, c. 319, §1 (NEW).] B. Necessary to ensure the public's use and enjoyment of natural resources and recreational opportunities; [PL 2025, c. 319, §1 (NEW).] C. Necessary to prevent an undue concentration of commercial activity that unreasonably interferes with the scenic and natural character of a park owned or operated by the municipality; [PL 2025, c. 319, §1 (NEW).] D. Limitations on hours of operation that are not unduly restrictive; [PL 2025, c. 319, §1 (NEW).] E. Necessary to maintain sanitary conditions; or [PL 2025, c. 319, §1 (NEW).] F. Necessary to ensure compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other disability access standards. [PL 2025, c. 319, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 319, §1 (NEW).]

3. Existing ordinance or regulation. This section may not be construed to require a municipality to adopt a new ordinance or regulation pertaining to the vending of expressive matter if the municipality has an existing ordinance or regulation that substantially complies with the requirements in this section. [PL 2025, c. 319, §1 (NEW).]

Revisor's Note: §3015. Heating or energy system (As enacted by PL 2025, c. 456, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 30-A, SECTION 3016)
30-A M.R.S. § 5712 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5712
30-A §5712. Government unit bonds
Status: in_force

Municipalities may invest in: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. United States and instrumentalities. The bonds and other direct obligations of the United States, or the bonds and other direct obligations or participation certificates issued by any agency, association, authority or instrumentality created by the United States Congress or any executive order; [PL 1995, c. 206, §1 (AMD).]

2. States. The bonds and other direct obligations issued or guaranteed by any state or by any instrumentality or agency of any state, or by any political subdivision of any state, provided that the securities are rated within the 3 highest grades by any rating service approved by the Superintendent of Financial Institutions; [PL 1995, c. 206, §1 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 44, §11 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 44, §14 (AFF).]

3. Maine. The bonds and other direct obligations issued or guaranteed by this State, or issued by any instrumentality or agency of this State, or any political subdivision of the State that is not in default on any of its outstanding funded obligations; [PL 1995, c. 206, §1 (AMD).]

4. Canada. The bonds and other direct obligations issued or guaranteed by the Dominion of Canada, or issued or guaranteed by any province, or political subdivision of a province, provided that the securities are rated within the 3 highest grades by any rating service approved by the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and are payable in United States funds; and [PL 1995, c. 206, §1 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 44, §11 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 44, §14 (AFF).]

5. Short-term obligations. Prime bankers' acceptances and prime commercial paper. [PL 1995, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]

Investments made pursuant to this section are limited to direct obligations of the issuer in which the municipality directly owns the underlying security. Obligations created from, or whose value depends on or is derived from the value of one or more underlying assets or indexes of asset values in which the municipality owns no direct interest do not qualify as investments under this section. [PL 1995, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4364-F — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4364-F
30-A §4364-F. Minimum parking space requirements; limitations (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 30-A, SECTION 4364-D)
Status: in_force

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

1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "parking agreement" means a legally binding agreement between a property developer and the owner of an off-site parking facility to provide required parking spaces within 0.25 miles of a development site. [PL 2025, c. 374, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §43 (RAL).]

2. Limitation of minimum parking space requirements in growth areas. A municipality may not require more than one off-street parking space per dwelling unit for a residential development within a designated growth area of a municipality, but a municipality may impose maximum parking space requirements or require parking demand management strategies that do not require more than one off-street parking space per dwelling unit. [PL 2025, c. 374, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §43 (RAL).]

3. Legalization of off-site parking agreements. A municipality must allow a developer to satisfy municipal parking requirements through off-site parking agreements with existing parking facilities located within 0.25 miles of a development site. A developer engaged in an off-site parking agreement shall provide to the municipality documentation demonstrating the availability of sufficient capacity at the off-site parking facility, as determined by a professional parking study or similar evidence acceptable to the municipality. A municipality may not impose additional barriers to the approval of such parking agreements beyond verifying the adequacy of parking supply. [PL 2025, c. 374, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §43 (RAL).]

4. Rulemaking. The Maine Office of Community Affairs may adopt rules to administer and enforce this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 374, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §43 (RAL).]
30-A M.R.S. § 922 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 922
30-A §922. Insufficient appropriations
Status: in_force

1. Transfer of funds within department or agency. Whenever any specific appropriation of a department or agency of county government is insufficient to pay the required expenditures for the statutory purposes for which the appropriation was made, the county commissioners may transfer an amount from any other specific line appropriation of the same department or agency to meet the expenditure, upon the written request of the department or agency. This request must bear the written approval of a majority of the county commissioners. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Contingent fund. There is established a contingent account in each county in an amount not to exceed the greater of 1.5% of the annual county budget or $100,000, except in Sagadahoc County, where the contingent account may not exceed 4% of the annual budget. Any funds that are available to each county may be used for this purpose. The contingent fund may be used at the discretion of the county commissioners for emergency purposes only. At the end of each fiscal year there must be transferred from unencumbered county funds an amount sufficient to restore the established county contingent account. [PL 2003, c. 241, §1 (AMD).]

3. Record of transfers. The county treasurer shall keep a record of any transfers between specific line categories or from the contingent account. This record must be certified by the county commissioners within 30 days of each transfer. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3516 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3516
30-A §3516. Estimate of expenditures; contributions; budget
Status: in_force

1. Estimate of expenditures and revenues. By November 1st of each year, the board of directors shall prepare and submit to the municipal officers of the municipalities comprising the district an itemized estimate of expenditures and revenues for the following calendar year, which shall be the fiscal year. This estimate must include the following: A. An itemized estimate of anticipated revenues during the ensuing fiscal year from each source; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. An itemized estimate of expenditures for each classification for the ensuing fiscal year, including payments of principal and interest on bonds or notes issued or to be issued by the district; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. After the first year of operation, an itemized statement of all actual receipts from all sources to, and including September 30th of each previous fiscal year, with estimated receipts from those sources shown for the balance of the year; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. After the first year of operation, an itemized statement of all actual expenditures, up to and including September 30th of each previous fiscal year, with estimated expenditures shown for the balance of the year; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. An estimate of revenue surplus or deficit of the district for the fiscal year for which estimates are being prepared. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Determination of municipal contributions. Each year, before submitting the estimates required by subsection 1 to the municipal officers, the board of directors of the district, by a 2/3 vote of its entire membership, shall establish a formula for contributions to be made by each municipality in order to defray any projected deficit. This formula and estimated amount of the contribution required from each municipality shall be shown in the estimates filed with the municipal officers of each municipality. A. The formula shall be based upon such items as route mileage, profit or loss resulting from the service to the municipality, population and any other factors that the board of directors considers relevant. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. If the board of directors is unable to establish the formula by a 2/3 vote of its entire membership, it shall, by November 1st: (1) Petition the Public Utilities Commission; and (2) Include with its submission of the estimates to the municipal officers of each municipality a statement that a formula has not been established but that a petition has been made to the Public Utilities Commission for findings and a decision with respect to a formula. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. If a municipality refuses to accept a formula established by the board of directors and submitted to it by November 1st, the municipal officers of the municipality shall, within 30 days after the submission, notify the board of directors of their refusal. The board of directors shall then, by December 15th, petition the Public Utilities Commission as provided in paragraph B . Upon the filing of the district's petition, the Public Utilities Commission, after notice to all the municipalities comprising the district and a hearing, shall consider the formula and make its findings and decision with respect to the formula within 60 days from the filing of the district's petition. The findings and decision of the Public Utilities Commission are binding upon the district and the municipalities. The district or any municipality may appeal from the findings and decision of the Public Utilities Commission in accordance with Title 35‑A, section 1320 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Budget; payment of allocations. By March 1st of each year, the board of directors shall adopt a final budget for that year which shall be itemized in the same manner as the estimate of expenditures and revenues under subsection 1 . This budget shall be submitted immediately to the municipal officers of the municipalities comprising the district and the amounts allocated to each municipality to defray any projected revenue deficit in the budget shall be included in the warrant to the assessors of each municipality as provided in section 3517 . A. If an appeal from any findings and decision of the Public Utilities Commission as provided in subsection 2, paragraph C , is pending on March 1st, the allocations shall be made in accordance with the findings and decision of the Public Utilities Commission from which the appeal was taken. Any adjustments to these allocations required to be made in accordance with the decision upon any such appeal shall be made as follows. (1) If the allocation to any municipality is increased, the additional payment shall be included in the current assessment or, if the increase is made after April 1st, the additional payment shall be certified to the municipal officers of the municipality who shall appropriate the amount of the increase out of unappropriated surplus, a contingency fund or shall raise that amount by issuing temporary notes which must be payable within one year from their dates. (2) If the allocation to any municipality is decreased, the amount of the decrease shall be deducted from the current assessment or, if the decrease is made after April 1st, shall be paid by the district to the treasurer of the municipality from funds received from municipalities whose allocation is increased. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3851 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3851
30-A §3851. Liability for loss where safe provided
Status: in_force

Except as provided in subsection 2 , no keeper of any inn, hotel or boardinghouse is liable for the loss of or injury to any articles or property of the kind specified in subsection 1 if the following conditions are met. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Conditions. The keeper of the inn, hotel or boardinghouse must: A. Have constantly in his inn, hotel or boardinghouse a metal safe or suitable vault in good condition and fit for the custody of: (1) Money; (2) Bank notes; (3) Jewelry; (4) Articles of gold or silver manufacture; (5) Precious stones; (6) Personal ornaments; (7) Travel tickets; (8) Negotiable or valuable papers; and (9) Bullion; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Keep suitable locks or bolts on the doors of, and suitable fastenings on the transoms and windows of, the sleeping rooms used by guests; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Keep a copy of this section printed in distinct type constantly and conspicuously posted in a conspicuous place at or near the guest registration desk and in each guest room. [PL 1995, c. 88, §4 (AMD).] [PL 1995, c. 88, §4 (AMD).]

2. Exceptions. The immunity from liability under subsection 1 does not apply in the following situations. A. The keeper of the inn, hotel or boardinghouse may be held liable when the guest has offered to deliver articles or property of the kind specified in subsection 1 to the keeper of the inn, hotel or boardinghouse for custody in the safe or vault and the keeper has omitted or refused to take the property and deposit it in the safe or vault for custody and to give the guest a receipt for the goods. (1) The keeper of any inn, hotel or boardinghouse is not required to receive from any one guest for deposit in the safe or vault any property of the kind specified in subsection 1 which exceeds a total value of $300. The keeper is not liable for any excess of such property, whether received or not. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Every keeper of an inn, hotel or boardinghouse is liable for any guest's loss of the articles or property listed in subsection 1 after those articles have been accepted for deposit, if the loss is caused by the theft or negligence of the keeper or any of the keeper's employees. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §35 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §35 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5121 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5121
30-A §5121. Title of purchaser
Status: in_force

Any instrument executed by the authority and purporting to convey any right, title or interest in any property under this chapter is conclusive evidence of compliance with this chapter insofar as title or other interest of any bona fide purchasers, lessees or transferees of the property is concerned. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 122 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 122
30-A §122. Location of county buildings; referendum required
Status: in_force

The county commissioners may not remove a county building or erect a new one outside of the county seat, without first notifying the officers of each municipality in the county of their intentions and of the place where they propose to locate it. The municipal officers shall present that proposal to the municipality at its next annual meeting or election for choosing state or municipal officers and receive, sort and count the votes for and against the proposal. They and the clerks shall certify and return the votes to the county clerk. The commissioners shall examine the votes and act according to the decision of a majority. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 460 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 460
30-A §460. Victim and witness support
Status: in_force

Each county is encouraged to establish a victim and witness support program to assist the victims and witnesses of criminal offenses in the prosecution of those offenses. Each county is further encouraged to hire, train and provide support staff to a qualified person or persons to carry out the victim and witness support program. The district attorney for the prosecutorial district in which the county is located shall administer any program established under this section. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 435 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 435
30-A §435. Survival of actions against sheriff or deputy
Status: in_force

Actions for the neglect or misdoings of a sheriff or the sheriff's deputies survive the sheriff and may be brought against the sheriff's executors or administrators. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5215 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 205-A / Section 5215
30-A §5215. Dissolution of capital improvement district
Status: in_force

A capital improvement district created under this chapter may not be dissolved until the debt created by the improvements is finally discharged and the special assessments levied for the purpose of providing for those improvements have been paid or otherwise satisfied. The municipal officers shall dissolve a capital improvement district upon certification of the discharge of debt. The certification of the discharge of debt must be presented to the municipal officers by the municipal treasurer. At a minimum, the certification must include an attestation by the municipal treasurer that all assessed shares levied for the improvements in a capital improvement district have been paid in full or a property tax lien has been recorded in the registry of deeds. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4360 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4360
30-A §4360. Rate of growth ordinances
Status: in_force

1. Ordinance review and update. A municipality that enacts a rate of growth ordinance shall review and update the ordinance at least every 3 years to determine whether the rate of growth ordinance is still necessary and how the rate of growth ordinance may be adjusted to meet current conditions. [PL 2003, c. 127, §1 (NEW).]

2. Differential ordinances. A municipality may enact rate of growth ordinances that set different limits on the number of building or development permits that are permitted in designated rural areas. A municipality may not enact rate of growth ordinances that limit residential development in designated growth areas, as defined in section 4301, subsection 6‑C , except as authorized by this chapter. [PL 2025, c. 385, §3 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

3. Ordinance requirements. A municipality may adopt a rate of growth ordinance only if: A. The ordinance is consistent with section 4314, subsection 3 ; [PL 2005, c. 597, §3 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 597, §4 (AFF).] B. The ordinance sets the number of building or development permits for new residential dwellings, not including permits for affordable housing, at 105% or more of the mean number of permits issued for new residential dwellings within the municipality during the 10 years immediately prior to the year in which the number is calculated. The mean is determined by adding together the total number of permits issued, excluding permits issued for affordable housing, for new residential dwellings for each year in the prior 10 years and then dividing by 10; [PL 2007, c. 155, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §20,21 (AFF).] C. In addition to the permits established pursuant to paragraph B , the ordinance sets the number of building or development permits for affordable housing at no less than 10% of the number of permits set in the ordinance pursuant to paragraph B ; and [PL 2005, c. 597, §3 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 597, §4 (AFF).] D. The number of building or development permits for new residential dwellings allowed under the ordinance is recalculated every 3 years. [PL 2007, c. 77, §2 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 77, §§1, 2 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 155, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §20,21 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4906 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4906
30-A §4906. Application of receipts; special reserve fund
Status: in_force

1. Housing Reserve Fund. The Maine State Housing Authority shall establish and maintain a special fund called the "Housing Reserve Fund" which consists of: A. All money appropriated by the State for inclusion in the fund; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. All proceeds of the sale of bonds, required to be deposited in the fund by the terms of the resolution authorizing the sale of the bonds; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Any other money available to the Maine State Housing Authority which it determines to use for this purpose. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] All money held in the Housing Reserve Fund shall be used only to retire bonds of the Maine State Housing Authority issued to purchase mortgage loans or notes, or to maintain the Housing Reserve Fund at an amount equal to the minimum reserve established by the Maine State Housing Authority. Any proceeds beyond the amount necessary to this function may be used to replace matured mortgage loans or notes or to purchase mortgage loans or notes, or to pay any or all expenses of the Maine State Housing Authority up to 1/2 of 1% of the bond value outstanding each year. The minimum amount of this Housing Reserve Fund shall be the minimum amount of money sufficient to meet the maximum payment required in the following calendar year for payment of principal and interest falling due on all other outstanding bonds and retiring all other bonds required by their terms to be retired. These amounts are referred to in this subchapter as the required "minimum reserve." [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Capital Reserve Fund. The Maine State Housing Authority may establish and maintain one or more special funds called the "Capital Reserve Fund" which consists of: A. All money appropriated by the State for inclusion in that fund; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. All proceeds of the sale of bonds, required to be deposited in the fund by the terms of the resolution authorizing the sale of those bonds; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. All other money available to the Maine State Housing Authority which it determines to use for this purpose. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] All money held in any Capital Reserve Fund shall be used only to retire those bonds of the Maine State Housing Authority issued to purchase mortgage loans or notes or home improvement notes under the resolution establishing a Capital Reserve Fund, or to maintain a Capital Reserve Fund at an amount equal to the minimum reserve established by the Maine State Housing Authority. Any proceeds beyond the amount necessary to this function may be used to replace matured mortgage loans or notes or home improvement notes or to purchase mortgage loans or notes or home improvement notes or to pay any expenses of the Maine State Housing Authority up to 1/2 of 1% of the bond value outstanding each year under the resolution creating a Capital Reserve Fund. The minimum amount of any Capital Reserve Fund shall be equal to the amounts required under the resolutions pursuant to which the bonds secured by the Capital Reserve Fund are issued. These amounts are referred to in this subchapter as the required "minimum reserve." [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Required minimum reserve. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no bonds may be issued by the Maine State Housing Authority unless there is in the Housing Reserve Fund or Capital Reserve Fund which will secure those bonds the required minimum reserve for all the bonds issued and to be issued which will be secured by the Housing Reserve Fund or Capital Reserve Fund. The Maine State Housing Authority may satisfy this requirement by depositing so much of the proceeds of the bonds being issued, upon their issuance, as is needed for the fund to achieve the required minimum reserve. A. In order to ensure the maintenance of the required minimum reserve in the Housing Reserve Fund and in any Capital Reserve Fund to which this paragraph is stated to apply in the resolution establishing the Capital Reserve Fund, there shall be annually appropriated and paid to the Maine State Housing Authority for deposits in those funds, the sum, if any, that is certified by the director of the Maine State Housing Authority to the Governor as necessary to restore any such fund to an amount equal to its required minimum reserve. The director shall annually, by December 1st, make and deliver to the Governor a certificate stating the sum, if any, required to restore any such fund to an amount equal to its required minimum reserve, and the sum or sums so certified shall be appropriated and paid to the Maine State Housing Authority during the then current state fiscal year. (1) For purposes of valuation of the Housing Reserve Fund or Capital Reserve Fund to which this paragraph applies, securities acquired as an investment for any such fund shall be valued at par or actual cost to the Maine State Housing Authority, whichever value is less. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. For any Capital Reserve Fund to which paragraph A is not stated to apply in the resolution establishing the Capital Reserve Fund, there shall be no certification by the director to the Governor or appropriation and payment by the Legislature for deposit in the fund to restore the fund to an amount equal to its required minimum reserve. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4455 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4455
30-A §4455. Registration for authority to regulate
Status: in_force

Prior to regulating a water level regime or minimum flow on any impounded body of water, a municipality shall adopt an ordinance and submit that ordinance to the Commissioner of Environmental Protection for review and approval. An ordinance adopted under this section must include: [PL 1993, c. 370, §1 (NEW).]

1. Substance of state law. All substantive provisions of Title 38, chapter 5, subchapter 1, article 3‑A . The ordinance may not allow a municipality to establish a water level regime or minimum flow requirements for any dam listed in Title 38, section 840, subsection 1, paragraphs A to D; and [PL 1993, c. 370, §1 (NEW).]

2. Commissioner as petitioner. Provisions allowing the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and any municipality downstream of the impoundment to petition the municipality for an adjudicatory hearing. [PL 1993, c. 370, §1 (NEW).]

An ordinance adopted under this subchapter may establish a fee for adjudicatory hearings conducted by the municipality. [PL 1993, c. 370, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4871 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4871
30-A §4871. Issuance and conditions
Status: in_force

An authority may issue bonds from time to time in its discretion for any of its corporate purposes. An authority may issue refunding bonds for the purpose of paying or retiring bonds previously issued by it. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Methods of repayment; security. An authority may issue such types of bonds as it may determine, including, but not limited to, bonds on which the principal and interest are payable: A. Exclusively from the income and revenues of the project financed with the proceeds of those bonds; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Exclusively from the income and revenue of certain designated projects whether or not they are financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of those bonds; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. From its revenues generally or exclusively from the proceeds of mortgages, bonds, or notes or other securities held by the authority; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. From money appropriated by the State or otherwise authorized in this chapter to be applied for the payment of principal, redemption price and interest on the bonds. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] Any such bonds may be additionally secured by a pledge of any grant or contributions from the Federal Government or other source, or a pledge of any income or revenues of the authority or a mortgage of any project, projects or other property of the authority. These bonds may also be secured by one or more Capital Reserve Funds established under section 4906 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Negotiable instruments. Whether or not the bonds are of such form and character as to be negotiable instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code, Title 11, article 8‑A , the bonds are hereby made negotiable instruments within the meaning of and for all the purposes of the Uniform Commercial Code, Title 11, article 8‑A , subject only to the provisions of the bonds for registration. The bonds may be sold at public or private sale. Any provision of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds issued under this chapter are fully negotiable. [PL 2017, c. 234, §31 (AMD).]

3. Municipal authorities. In the case of a municipal authority, no bonds may be issued, the principal and interest of which are to be payable from the proceeds of mortgages and notes held by the authority under subchapter IX , unless: A. The bonds are rated in a rating category of A, its equivalent or better, by a nationally recognized rating agency; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The authority has received consent to issue these bonds from the legislative body of the municipality in which the authority is established; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. In the case of a city authority, the authority has also received the consent of the legislative body of any towns within the area of operation of the authority in which money from the issuance of the bonds may be made available. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] Municipal authorities, considered together, may not at any time have, in the aggregate principal amount of the bonds outstanding, bonds described in this subsection in excess of $50,000,000. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Authorization; sale; details of bond. Bonds of an authority shall be authorized by resolution and may be issued in one or more series. Bonds of an authority shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, bear interest at such rate or rates, be in such denomination or denominations, be in such form either coupon or registered, carry such conversion or registration privileges, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment, at such place or places, and be subject to such terms of redemption with or without premium, as such resolution, its trust indenture or mortage may provide. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Signatures on bonds or coupons. If any commissioner or officer of the authority whose signature appears on any bonds or coupons ceases to be a commissioner or officer before the bonds are delivered, the signature is nevertheless valid for all purposes, the same as if the commissioner or officer had remained in office until the delivery. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. No liability on bonds. Neither the commissioners of an authority nor any person executing the bonds may be personally liable on the bonds by reason of the issuance of the bonds. The bonds and other obligations of an authority shall not be a debt of the municipality, the State or any political subdivision of the State and neither the municipality nor the State or any political subdivision of the State may be liable on those bonds; the bonds and obligations shall so state on their face. The bonds shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction. In no event may these bonds or obligations be payable out of any funds or properties other than those of the authority. Bonds of an authority are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and to be public instrumentalities and, together with interest on and income from those bonds, are exempt from taxes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. Presumption of validity. In any civil action or proceedings involving the validity or enforceability of any bond of an authority or the security for that bond, any bond reciting in substance that it has been issued by the authority to aid in financing the activities of the authority is deemed to have been issued for that purpose, and those activities are deemed to have been planned, located and carried out in accordance with the purposes and provisions of this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4851 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4851
30-A §4851. Legislative findings and determinations
Status: in_force

1. Findings. The Legislature finds that: A. Economic conditions within the State and the United States have resulted in a significant reduction in the construction of new housing units in the State and in a significant reduction of the availability of mortgages made by financial institutions in the State; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The Federal Government has significantly reduced the types and amounts of housing assistance to citizens of the State and the United States; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. A substantial number of Maine's citizens cannot afford housing which is decent, safe and sound; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. A significant number of housing units in the State require repairs or improvements necessary to eliminate dangers to the health or safety of the occupants of those units or to ensure that those units are energy-efficient; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. The demand for housing is increasing more quickly than the supply of housing; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] F. The United States Mortgage Subsidy Bond Tax Act of 1980, Public Law 96-499, Title XI, Subtitle A; 94 Stat. 2660-2681, and conditions in national financial markets have prevented the Maine State Housing Authority from selling bonds to provide funds for affordable mortgage loans on certain owner-occupied housing; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] G. The adverse impact of the problems found by the Legislature cannot be effectively lessened without financial assistance for housing provided by the State through the Maine State Housing Authority. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Determination. The Legislature determines that: A. From time to time the Legislature should appropriate money from the General Fund in order to carry out the program established under this subchapter; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Upon adoption of any such appropriations act, the Maine State Housing Authority shall use the money to carry out the program established under this subchapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5162 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 204 / Section 5162
30-A §5162. Biennial report
Status: in_force

1. Biennial report. The redevelopment authority shall submit biennially, beginning with the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic development matters a complete report on the activities of the redevelopment authority. The report must include the following: A. A description of the redevelopment authority's operations; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] B. A listing of all property acquired pursuant to this chapter; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] C. An accounting of all activities related to the fund; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] D. A listing of any bonds issued during the fiscal year by the redevelopment authority; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] E. A statement of the redevelopment authority's proposed and projected activities for the ensuing year; and [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] F. Recommendations regarding further actions that may be suitable for achieving the purposes of this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5404 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 213 / Section 5404
30-A §5404. Issuance of revenue bonds
Status: in_force

1. Balloting for bonds. Subject to the restriction set forth in paragraph A , the municipal officers of any municipality with a population of 1,000 or more according to the most recent Federal Decennial Census may provide by resolution, at one time or from time to time, for the issuance of revenue bonds of the municipality to pay the cost of acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, extending, enlarging or equipping any revenue-producing municipal facility. A. Revenue bonds of a town, as distinguished from a city, may not be issued until the general purpose for which the bonds are to be issued and the maximum principal amount of the bonds to be authorized have been approved by ballot by a majority of the votes cast on the question. The total number of votes cast must be equal to at least 20% of the total vote for all candidates for Governor cast in the municipality at the last gubernatorial election. The ballot submitted to the voters of a town to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds must state the general purpose for which the proposed bonds are to be issued and the maximum principal amount of the proposed bonds authorized to be issued. The voting at meetings held in towns must be held and conducted in accordance with sections 2528 to 2531‑B , even if the town has not accepted the provisions of section 2528 . [PL 2011, c. 255, §10 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 255, §10 (AMD).]

1-A. Financial statements required. The treasurer of the municipality shall prepare a signed statement to accompany any question submitted to the electors for ratification of a revenue-producing or revenue-refunding bond issue. The statement must set forth: A. The total amount of bonds of the municipality outstanding and unpaid, the total amount of bonds of the municipality authorized and unissued and the total amount of bonds of the municipality contemplated to be issued if the enactment submitted to the electors is ratified; [PL 1991, c. 269, §2 (NEW).] B. An estimate and explanation of costs involved, including varying interest rates, the estimated cost of interest on the bond amount to be issued, the total cost of principal and interest to be paid at maturity and any other substantive information relating to the debt of the municipality as the treasurer may deem appropriate; and [PL 1991, c. 269, §2 (NEW).] C. A declaration that the validity of the bonds and of the voters' ratification of the bonds may not be affected by any errors in the estimate made pursuant to paragraph B . If the actual amount of the total debt service for the bond issue varies from the estimate, the ratification by the electors is nevertheless conclusive and the validity of the bond issue is not affected by reason of the variance. [PL 1991, c. 269, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 269, §2 (NEW).]

2. Maturity; interest. The bonds of each issue of revenue bonds shall: A. Be dated; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Mature at the time or times, not exceeding 30 years from their date or dates of issuance, and bear interest at a rate or rates determined by the municipal officers. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] The bonds may be made redeemable before maturity, at the municipality's option, at the price or prices and under terms and conditions fixed by the municipal officers before the bonds are issued. Revenue bonds issued under this chapter do not constitute a debt or liability of the municipality or a pledge of the faith or credit of the municipality. The bonds are payable solely from the funds provided for that purpose. A statement to that effect shall be recited upon the face of the bonds. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Form; execution. The municipal officers shall determine the form of the bonds, including any interest coupons to be attached to the bonds, and the manner of execution of the bonds. They shall fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds and the place or places of payment of principal and interest. The place of payment may be at any bank or trust company within or outside the State. The municipal officers may issue the bonds in coupon or registered form, or both, as they determine. They may provide for the registration of any coupon bonds as to principal alone and as to both principal and interest, and for the reconversion into coupon bonds of any bonds registered as to both principal and interest. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or any recitals in any bond issued under this chapter, all bonds issued under this chapter are deemed to be negotiable instruments issued under the laws of the State. A. Revenue bonds shall be executed in the name of the municipality by the manual or facsimile signature of the official or officials authorized in the resolution to execute the bonds, but at least one signature on each bond must be a manual signature. Coupons, if any attached to the bonds, shall be executed with the facsimile signature of the officer or officers of the municipality designated in the resolution. (1) If any officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature will appear on any bonds or coupons ceases to be an officer before the bonds are delivered, that signature or facsimile is valid for all purposes the same as if that officer had remained in office until the delivery. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Sale; use of proceeds; additional bonds. The municipal officers may sell the bonds in such manner, either at public or private sale, and for such price, as they determine to be for the best interests of the municipality. The proceeds shall be disbursed in any manner and under any restrictions, if any, that the municipal officers provide in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust agreement under section 5408 securing the bonds. A. If the proceeds of the bonds, by error of estimates or otherwise, are less than the cost of the facility, additional bonds may be issued in like manner to provide the amount of the deficit, provided the aggregate principal amount of revenue bonds of a town may not exceed the amount approved by the voters under subsection 1, paragraph A . Unless otherwise provided in the authorizing resolution or in the trust agreement securing the bonds, these additional bonds are deemed to be of the same issue and are entitled to payment from the same fund without preference or priority of the bonds first issued for the same purpose. The resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds, and any trust agreement securing the bonds, may contain any limitations upon the issuance of additional revenue bonds that the municipal officers consider proper. Any additional bonds shall be issued under the restrictions and limitations prescribed by the resolution or trust agreement. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Temporary bonds; replacement bonds. Before the preparation of definitive bonds, the municipal officers may, under like restrictions, issue interim receipts or temporary bonds, with or without coupons, exchangeable for definitive bonds when those bonds are executed and available for delivery. The municipal officers may provide for the replacement of any bonds which are mutilated, destroyed or lost. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Agency approval; additional conditions. Bonds, except bonds for water system purposes, may be issued under this chapter without obtaining the consent of any commission, board, bureau or agency of the State or of the municipality, and without any other proceeding or the happening of any other conditions or things than those proceedings, conditions or things which are specifically required by this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1201 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 1201
30-A §1201. Membership in a regional planning commission
Status: in_force

As provided in section 2323 , a county may become a member of a regional planning commission by resolution of the county commissioners, provided that all or part of the county is located within the regional planning and development district or subdistrict served by the commission. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3426 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3426
30-A §3426. Repair of private drain on owner's neglect
Status: in_force

If a private drain becomes so obstructed or out of repair as to damage any street or highway, and the persons using the drain, after notice by the road commissioners, unreasonably neglect to repair the drain and the damage to the street or highway, the municipality shall repair the drain and the damage to the street or highway. The municipality may recover the expense of these repairs in a civil action against any one or more of the persons using the drain. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4853 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4853
30-A §4853. Fund created
Status: in_force

1. Creation. There is created and established under the jurisdiction and control of the Maine State Housing Authority the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the term "fund" means the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund created by subsection 1 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2171-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2171-A
30-A §2171-A. Secession of territory from a municipality
Status: in_force

Residents of territory within a municipality must follow the procedures set forth in this subchapter before seeking authority from the Legislature to secede from the municipality. [PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1603 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1603
30-A §1603. Contracts subject to cancellation or suspension
Status: in_force

Except for contracts made under section 1606, subsection 1 , any contract for the employment of prisoners made by the county commissioners with any person, firm or corporation must be made subject to the right of the county commissioners to withdraw, cancel or suspend the contract in whole or in part. [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §110 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3701 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 181 / Section 3701
30-A §3701. Municipal licensing authority
Status: in_force

The municipal officers are the licensing authority of a municipality, unless otherwise provided by charter, ordinance or law. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 739 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 739
30-A §739. Aroostook County finance committee
Status: in_force

In Aroostook County, there is established a finance committee to carry out the purposes of this article. As used in this article, "county commissioners" means the county commissioners of Aroostook County. [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW).]

1. Membership. The finance committee shall consist of 9 members, 3 members from each commissioner district elected as provided in this subsection. The county commissioners shall designate 3 district subdivisions within each district from each of which one member of the finance committee shall be elected. A. Finance committee members shall be elected on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November in each even-numbered year. Nominations for the office of finance committee member are to be nonpartisan and are to be made by petition in accordance with Title 21‑A, chapter 5, subchapter II , except that candidates need not verify by oath or affirmation that they are not enrolled in a party and the number of signatures of voters on a nomination petition for a candidate in each district subdivision must be at least 25 and not more than 40. The election must be conducted and the results determined as provided for the election of county commissioners in section 61 . [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 686 (AMD).] B. Before the first election of finance committee members, the county commissioners shall designate 5 district subdivisions for which members of the finance committee shall serve initial terms of 4 years, and 4 district subdivisions for which members of the finance committee shall serve initial terms of 2 years. All subsequent terms are for 4 years. The county commissioners shall reapportion these subdivisions after each Federal Decennial Census. [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW).] C. The finance committee shall annually elect a chair from among its members. [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW).] D. A vacancy occurring on the finance committee shall be filled by the committee, subject to confirmation by a majority of the county commissioners, for the balance of the unexpired term. The person appointed to fill the vacant office must be from the same municipality or unorganized territory as the person vacating the office. [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW).] E. Members shall serve without compensation. [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW).] F. The county finance committee shall review and approve the budget and estimates, including the budget for municipal services in the unorganized territory prepared by the county commissioners. [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 686 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 724 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 724
30-A §724. Budget committee organization
Status: in_force

The budget committee shall conduct its meetings in public at the county courthouse. The county commissioners shall direct the county clerk to call an organizational meeting of the budget committee at least 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. The county commissioners shall provide the committee with necessary clerical assistance, office expenses and suitable meeting space, as well as access to county files and information. The budget committee shall select its own chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. The budget committee shall adopt its own rules or procedures and bylaws. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2156 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2156
30-A §2156. Certificate to Secretary of State
Status: in_force

The municipal officers shall declare the results of any vote under this chapter and file a certificate of the result with the Secretary of State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7004 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7004
30-A §7004. Annual meeting
Status: in_force

Organized plantations shall hold an annual meeting and choose a clerk, 3 assessors, treasurer, collector of taxes and a school committee. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Term of office and election of assessors. The provisions of section 2526, subsection 5 , relating to the terms of office and election of assessors, apply to the terms of office and election of assessors of organized plantations. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Road commissioners. When money is raised for the repair of ways and bridges, the assessors of the plantation shall appoint one or more road commissioners. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6205 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 231 / Section 6205
30-A §6205. Eligibility; intergovernmental cooperation
Status: in_force

In accordance with the request for proposals issued by the department under section 6209 , an eligible applicant may apply for a planning grant, a capital grant or a cooperative services grant from the fund. In order to be eligible for a planning grant, a capital grant or a cooperative services grant, an eligible applicant must demonstrate in its application that the project for which it seeks a grant will be undertaken in cooperation with one or more municipalities, counties or regional government subdivisions. [PL 2017, c. 313, §4 (AMD).]

An eligible applicant may contract with nongovernmental organizations and individuals for the purpose of carrying out projects supported by the fund. [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).]

In applying for a cooperative services grant or a capital grant, an eligible applicant must specify the type of qualifying project for which assistance is sought and how the project will reduce demand for property tax revenues. [PL 2017, c. 313, §4 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4802 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4802
30-A §4802. Institutional loans
Status: in_force

1. Loans authorized. The Maine State Housing Authority may make loans to financial institutions for the purpose of providing mortgage funds for the financing of housing units or housing projects for persons or families of low income. These loans are referred to in this subchapter as "institutional loans." Financial institutions receiving or to receive such loans are referred to in this subchapter as "participating financial institutions." A participating financial institution which does not maintain a regular place of business in the State must contract for the origination of mortgage loans with a financial institution with a regular place of business in the State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Eligible mortgage loans. Eligible mortgage loans under this subchapter are mortgage loans for the purpose of: A. Acquiring one-family or multi-family housing units, housing projects and improvements located on an Indian reservation in the State; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Rehabilitating housing units or housing projects or to promote the conservation of energy resources; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Constructing, reconstructing or developing housing units or housing projects; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Purchasing manufactured housing. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 832 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 832
30-A §832. Membership
Status: in_force

The budget committee consists of 15 voting members and one nonvoting member selected as follows. [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]

1. Municipal and public representatives. No later than 100 days before the end of the county's fiscal year, elected municipal officials within each commissioner district shall caucus and elect representatives to the budget committee from that district for terms as provided in paragraph A . There must be 3 members from each commissioner district, 2 of whom are elected municipal officials and one of whom is a public representative. No more than one member may represent the same municipality at a time. A. Members shall serve for 3-year terms, except that initially each district caucus shall select one member for a one-year term, one member for a 2-year term and one member for a 3-year term. If a committee member ceases to be a municipal officer or official during the term of membership, the committee member shall resign the membership and the next district caucus shall elect a qualified municipal officer or official to fill the membership for the remainder of the unexpired term. [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 663, §14 (AMD).]

2. Legislative member. No later than 100 days before the end of the county's fiscal year, the York County legislative delegation shall elect one of the delegation's members to serve as a nonvoting member on the budget committee. [PL 2007, c. 663, §14 (AMD).]

3. Committee chair. The budget committee shall select its own chair each year. [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2201 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 115 / Section 2201
30-A §2201. Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this chapter to permit public agencies of the State or any adjoining state, including but not limited to municipalities, counties and school administrative units, and federal agencies and Indian tribes and their political subdivisions to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate on a basis of mutual advantage and thereby to provide services and facilities within the State in a manner and pursuant to forms of governmental organization that will accord best with geographic, economic, population and other factors influencing the needs and development of communities. [PL 2009, c. 636, Pt. D, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6006-C — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6006-C
30-A §6006-C. Municipal lease finance program
Status: in_force

1. Establishment; administration. A municipal lease finance program under the jurisdiction and direction of the bank is established to provide or assist municipalities and governmental entities in the financing of leases by which a municipality may acquire or obtain the right to use personal or real property. The municipal lease finance program must provide methods of direct or indirect financing, insurance, borrowing, credit enhancement and other financial tools for the lease, lease-purchase, rental or right of use of any real or personal property or other authorized activity of a municipality. [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).]

2. Powers. The bank may make loans to municipalities or borrow money on behalf of municipalities for any of the purposes of this section. The bank may purchase, refinance or enter into leases with or on behalf of municipalities. The bank may purchase or refinance for or on the behalf of any municipality any municipal lease that may be held or issued by any 3rd party. The bank may issue its bonds or notes for the purchase of municipal leases on behalf of a municipality or group of municipalities or for the establishment of a pool of funds to be used for the purchase, financing or other means of acquisition of leases used by a municipality or group of municipalities. The bank shall establish prudent standards for the terms and conditions of any lease financing made available to a municipality or group of municipalities. Terms and conditions include, but are not limited to, the general obligation of the municipality, and liens on any real or personal property held by the municipality whether being financed by the specific lease or not, and sinking funds. [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).]

3. Application; eligibility. The bank may prescribe and require an application or procedure for a municipality to participate in any form of lease financing assistance made available under this section. An application must include any information that the bank decides is necessary for implementing this section, including, but not limited to, supporting documents, certifications, feasibility studies, financial data, utilization studies or other applicable information. A municipality is not eligible to participate in any lease finance assistance made available under this section unless, in the sole judgment of the bank, the municipality has satisfactorily demonstrated that it can assure that it will pay the principal, interest, fees and related charges on the bond, debt or other instrument issued by the bank on behalf of the municipalities or purchased by the bank from the municipality as well as the costs for operation and maintenance of any real or personal property acquired or made available for use by the municipality by virtue of the lease finance assistance. Satisfactory assurance can be demonstrated if a municipality has: A. Established a method of payment by assessment, rate, charges or other mechanism satisfactory to the bank; or [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] B. Provided collateral sufficient to assure payment. [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).]

4. State not liable. Bonds, notes, leases or other forms of debt or liability entered into or issued by the bank under this section are not in any way a debt or liability of the State and do not constitute a loan of the credit of the State or create any debt or debts, liability or liabilities on behalf of the State or constitute a pledge of the faith and credit of the State. Each bond, note, lease or other evidence of debt or liability entered into by the bank must contain a statement to the effect that the bank is obligated to pay the principal, interest, redemption premium, if any, and other amounts payable solely from the sources pledged for that purpose by the bank, and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State is pledged to the payment of the principal, interest, premium, charge, fee or other amount on the bond, note, lease or other form of indebtedness, as the case may be. [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).]

5. Lease finance agreement. Lease financing and refinancing, lease purchase, loans and other forms of indebtedness or obligations incurred by a municipality due to the bank under the terms of this section must be evidenced by and be made in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in a lease finance agreement to be executed by the bank and the municipality or group of municipalities. The lease finance agreement must specify, among other things, the terms and conditions for the disbursement of lease finance proceeds, the term and interest rate of the lease, the scheduling of lease payments or bond payments as the case may be, and any other terms and conditions determined necessary or desirable by the bank. [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 900 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 900
30-A §900. Budget; appropriations; approval
Status: repealed

Notwithstanding sections 2 , 701 and 702 , in Washington County the county commissioners may appropriate money according to a budget that must be approved by a majority of the county commissioners or as otherwise provided in this article. [PL 1997, c. 279, §1 (AMD).] Revisor's Note: §900. Review (As enacted by PL 1993, c. 582, §1 was REPEALED by PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §52)
30 M.R.S. § 6211 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6211
30 §6211. Eligibility of Indian tribes and state funding
Status: in_force

1. Eligibility generally. The Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians are eligible for participation and entitled to receive benefits from the State under any state program that provides financial assistance to all municipalities as a matter of right. Such entitlement must be determined using statutory criteria and formulas generally applicable to municipalities in the State. To the extent that any such program requires municipal financial participation as a condition of state funding, the share for the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation or the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians may be raised through any source of revenue available to the respective tribe, nation or band, including but without limitation taxation to the extent authorized within its respective Indian territory. In the event that any applicable formula regarding distribution of money employs a factor for the municipal real property tax rate, and in the absence of such tax within the Indian territory, the formula applicable to such Indian territory must be computed using the most current average equalized real property tax rate of all municipalities in the State as determined by the State Tax Assessor. In the event any such formula regarding distribution of money employs a factor representing municipal valuation, the valuation applicable to such Indian territory must be determined by the State Tax Assessor in the manner generally provided by the laws of the State as long as property owned by or held in trust for a tribe, nation or band and used for governmental purposes is treated for purposes of valuation as like property owned by a municipality. [PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. A, §3 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]

2. Limitation on eligibility. In computing the extent to which the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation or the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians is entitled to receive state funds under subsection 1 , other than funds in support of education, any money received by the respective tribe, nation or band from the United States within substantially the same period for which state funds are provided, for a program or purpose substantially similar to that funded by the State, and in excess of any local share ordinarily required by state law as a condition of state funding, must be deducted in computing any payment to be made to the respective tribe, nation or band by the State. Unless otherwise provided by federal law, in computing the extent to which the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation or the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians is entitled to receive state funds for education under subsection 1 , the state payment must be reduced by 15% of the amount of federal funds for school operations received by the respective tribe, nation or band within substantially the same period for which state funds are provided, and in excess of any local share ordinarily required by state law as a condition of state funding. A reduction in state funding for secondary education may not be made under this section except as a result of federal funds received within substantially the same period and allocated or allocable to secondary education. [PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. A, §3 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]

2-A. Limitation on eligibility. [PL 1997, c. 626, §2 (RP); PL 1997, c. 626, §3 (AFF).]

3. Eligibility for discretionary funds. The Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians are eligible to apply for any discretionary state grants or loans to the same extent and subject to the same eligibility requirements, including availability of funds, applicable to municipalities in the State. [PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. A, §3 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]

4. Eligibility of individuals for state funds. Residents of the Indian territories or Houlton Band Trust Land are eligible for and entitled to receive any state grant, loan, unemployment compensation, medical or welfare benefit or other social service to the same extent as and subject to the same eligibility requirements applicable to other persons in the State as long as in computing the extent to which any person is entitled to receive any such funds any money received by such person from the United States within substantially the same period of time for which state funds are provided and for a program or purpose substantially similar to that funded by the State is deducted in computing any payment to be made by the State. [PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. A, §3 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 721 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 721
30-A §721. Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this article is to establish in Androscoggin County a method of appropriating money for county expenditures, including the salaries for county officers, according to a budget that must first be adopted by a budget committee and must then be submitted to the county commissioners. This article amends the statutory method in sections 2 , 701 and 702 by creating a committee elected by Androscoggin County municipal officers with authority to adopt or amend the budget subject to review and revision by the county commissioners and, if revised, subject to subsequent acceptance or rejection by the budget committee as provided in this article. This article applies only to Androscoggin County. [PL 1999, c. 253, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2503 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2503
30-A §2503. Reapportionment
Status: repealed

1. Adoption by ordinance. Districts established for the purpose of electing, from each district, an equal number of municipal officers may be adjusted, by ordinance, by the municipal legislative body subject to the following conditions. A. Each district must be formed of compact, contiguous territory. Its boundary lines may follow the center lines of streets. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Each district must contain as nearly as possible the same number of inhabitants as determined according to the latest Federal Decennial Census, but districts may not differ in number of inhabitants by more than 10% of the inhabitants in the smallest district created. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The ordinance must include a map and a description of the districts. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. The ordinance takes effect on the 30th day after adoption by the legislative body. The new districts and boundaries, as of the effective date, supersede previous districts and boundaries for the purposes of the next regular municipal election, including nominations. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Failure to enact ordinance. The municipal legislative body must enact the reapportionment ordinance within 12 months after the Legislature has reapportioned the House and Senate districts pursuant to the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part First, Section 3 and Article IV, Part Second, Section 2 or after a court decision finalizing the reapportionment of districts. The ordinance must be enacted at least 90 days before a regular municipal election occurring within that 12-month period or the previous reapportionment ordinance applies to that election. If the legislative body fails to enact an ordinance within the 12-month period or at least 90 days before a regular election occurring after the 12-month period, all municipal officers to be elected must be elected at large and serve until their terms expire. Such at-large elections continue until the legislative body enacts an ordinance in accordance with subsection 1 at least 90 days before a regular municipal election. [PL 2001, c. 537, §1 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 537, §2 (AFF).]

3. Referendum. Except when the municipal legislative body is the town meeting, the voters of the municipality may require the municipal legislative body to reconsider any ordinance adopted under subsection 1 . If the legislative body does not repeal an ordinance so reconsidered, the voters may approve or reject it at a municipal election. A. Any 5 voters may commence referendum proceedings by filing an affidavit with the municipal clerk stating: (1) They will constitute the petitioners' committee; (2) They will be responsible for circulating the petition and filing it in proper form; (3) Their names and addresses; (4) The address to which all notices to the committee are to be sent; and (5) The ordinance sought to be reconsidered. Promptly after the affidavit of the petitioners' committee is filed, the clerk shall issue the appropriate petition blanks to the petitioners' committee. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Petitions under this subsection must meet the following requirements. (1) Petitions must be signed by a number of voters of the municipality equal to at least 15% of the total number of voters in the municipality at the last presidential election. (2) All papers of a petition shall be uniform in size and style and shall be assembled as one instrument for filing. Each signature must be executed in ink or indelible pencil and must be followed by the address of the person signing. While being circulated, petitions must have the full text of the ordinance sought to be reconsidered contained in or attached to the petition. (3) When filed, each paper of a petition must have an affidavit, executed by the circulator of the petition, attached to it stating: (a) That the circulator personally circulated the paper; (b) The number of signatures on the paper; (c) That all the signatures were signed in the circulator's presence; (d) That the circulator believes them to be the genuine signatures of the persons whose names they purport to be; and (e) That each signer had an opportunity before signing to read the full text of the ordinance sought to be reconsidered. (4) Petitions must be filed within 30 days after the municipal legislative body adopts the ordinance sought to be reconsidered. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The following procedure shall be followed after the petition is filed with the municipal clerk. (1) Within 20 days after the petition is filed, the municipal clerk shall complete a certificate as to its sufficiency, specifying, if it is insufficient, the particulars which render it defective. The clerk shall promptly send a copy of the certificate to the petitioners' committee by registered mail. A petition certified insufficient for lack of the required number of valid signatures may be amended once if the petitioners' committee files a notice of intention to amend it with the clerk within 2 days after receiving the copy of the clerk's certificate and files a supplementary petition upon additional papers within 10 days after receiving a copy of the certificate. This supplementary petition must comply with the requirements of paragraph B , subparagraphs (2) and (3). Within 5 days after it is filed, the clerk shall complete a certificate as to the sufficiency of the petition as amended and promptly send a copy of that certificate to the petitioners' committee by registered mail as in the case of an original petition. If a petition or amended petition is certified insufficient and the petitioners' committee does not elect to amend the petition or request review under subparagraph (2), within the time required, the clerk shall promptly present the clerk's certificate to the municipal legislative body and the certificate is then a final determination as to the sufficiency of the petition. (2) If a petition has been certified insufficient and the petitioners' committee does not file notice of intention to amend it or if an amended petition has been certified insufficient, the committee, within 2 days after receiving the copy of the certificate, may file a request that it be reviewed by the municipal legislative body. The legislative body shall review the certificate at its next meeting following the filing of the committee's request and approve or disapprove it. This determination is then final as to the sufficiency of the petition. (3) A final determination as to the sufficiency of a petition is subject to court review. A final determination of insufficiency, even if sustained upon court review, does not prejudice the filing of a new petition for the same purpose. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. When a petition is filed with the clerk under this subsection, the ordinance sought to be reconsidered is suspended from taking effect. This suspension ends when: (1) There is a final determination of insufficiency of the petition; (2) The petitioners' committee withdraws the petition; (3) The council repeals the ordinance; or (4) Thirty days have elapsed after a vote of the municipality on the ordinance. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. The following procedure shall be followed if a petition is determined to be sufficient. (1) When a petition has been finally determined sufficient, the municipal legislative body shall promptly reconsider the referred ordinance by voting its repeal. If the legislative body fails to repeal the referred ordinance within 30 days after the date the petition was finally determined sufficient, it shall submit the referred ordinance to the voters of the municipality. (2) The vote of the municipality on a referred ordinance shall be held at least 30 days and not more than one year after the municipal legislative body's final vote on the ordinance. If no regular municipal election is to be held within this period, the legislative body shall provide for a special election; otherwise the vote shall be held at the same time as a regular election occurring within this period, except that the legislative body, in its discretion, may provide for a special election at an earlier date within the prescribed period. Copies of the referred ordinance shall be made available at the polls. (3) The form of the ballot for the repeal of the ordinance shall be substantially as follows: "Shall the ordinance entitled '................' be repealed? YES / / NO / /" (The voters shall indicate their choice by a cross or check mark placed in the appropriate box opposite the words YES or NO.) (4) A petition may be withdrawn at any time before the 15th day prior to the day scheduled for a vote of the municipality. The petitioners' committee must file with the municipal clerk a request for withdrawal signed by at least 4 members of the petitioners' committee. Upon filing this request, the petition has no further effect and all proceedings on the petition shall be terminated. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] F. If a majority of the voters who vote on a referred ordinance vote for its repeal, it is considered repealed upon certification of the election results. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §16 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §16 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Exception. This section does not apply to municipalities whose charters specify different methods of reapportionment. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3014 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 141 / Section 3014
30-A §3014. Ordinances regarding residency restrictions for sex offenders (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 30-A, SECTION 3013)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 30-A, SECTION 3013)

1. Application and scope. The State intends to occupy and preempt the entire field of legislation concerning the regulation of persons convicted of a sex offense in this State or in another jurisdiction. Except as provided in this section, a municipality may not adopt or enforce any ordinance or bylaw addressing persons who have been convicted of a sex offense in this State or in another jurisdiction that would impose on them restrictions or requirements not imposed on other persons who have not been convicted of a sex offense in this State or in another jurisdiction. As used in this section, "convicted of a sex offense in this State or in another jurisdiction" means a conviction for any current or former Maine crime listed in former Title 17, sections 2922 to 2924 or Title 17‑A, chapter 11 or 12 or Title 17‑A, section 556 ; a conviction for an attempt or solicitation of those listed crimes; or any conviction for any former or current crime in any other jurisdiction in which the person engaged in substantially similar conduct to that of the earlier specified current or former Maine crimes. [RR 2009, c. 1, §21 (RAL).]

2. Residency restriction ordinance. A municipality may adopt an ordinance regarding residency restrictions for persons convicted of Class A, B or C sex offenses committed against persons who had not attained 14 years of age at the time of the offense. Any such ordinance is limited as follows. A. An ordinance may restrict only residence. It may not impose additional restrictions or requirements, including, but not limited to, registration and fees. [RR 2009, c. 1, §21 (RAL).] B. A municipality may prohibit residence by a sex offender up to a maximum distance of 750 feet surrounding the real property comprising: (1) A public or private elementary, middle or secondary school; (2) A municipally owned or state-owned park, athletic field or recreational facility that is open to the public where children are the primary users; or (3) A municipally owned or state-owned property leased to a nonprofit organization for purposes of a park, athletic field or recreational facility that is open to the public where children are the primary users. [PL 2017, c. 393, §1 (RPR).] C. An ordinance may not restrict the residence of a person who lived in an area restricted pursuant to paragraph B prior to the adoption or amendment of the ordinance. [RR 2009, c. 1, §21 (RAL).] D. An ordinance may not be premised on a person's obligation to register pursuant to Title 34‑A, chapter 15 . [RR 2009, c. 1, §21 (RAL).] [PL 2017, c. 393, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4211 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4211
30-A §4211. Plumbing regulations
Status: in_force

1. Municipal ordinances. Municipalities may enact ordinances under their home rule authority that are more restrictive than rules governing plumbing or subsurface wastewater disposal systems adopted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation and the Department of Health and Human Services, respectively. Either department may provide technical assistance to municipalities in the development of ordinances under this subchapter, pertaining to their respective rules. The municipality shall enforce any such ordinance. [PL 1999, c. 228, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

2. State rules. A municipal ordinance may not be less restrictive than the rules of the department relating to subsurface wastewater disposal systems as adopted under Title 22, section 42 . The rules of the department relating to all subsurface wastewater disposal systems have full force and effect, provided that, to the extent that a municipality has enacted more restrictive ordinances, the provisions of those ordinances prevail. [PL 1999, c. 228, §2 (AMD).]

3. Subsurface waste water disposal system. No person may erect a structure that requires a subsurface waste water disposal system until documentation has been provided to the municipal officers that the disposal system can be constructed in compliance with rules adopted under Title 22, section 42 , and this section. A. For the purposes of this section, "expansion" means the enlargement or change in use of a structure using an existing subsurface waste water disposal system that brings the total structure into a classification that requires larger subsurface waste water disposal system components under rules adopted pursuant to Title 22, section 42 , and this section. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. No person may expand a structure using a subsurface waste water disposal system until documentation is provided to the municipal officers and a notice of the documentation is recorded in the appropriate registry of deeds that, in the event of a future malfunction of the system, the disposal system can be replaced and enlarged to comply with the rules adopted under Title 22, section 42 , and any municipal ordinances governing subsurface waste water disposal systems. No requirement of these rules and ordinances may be waived for an expanded structure. (1) The department shall prescribe the form of the notice to be recorded in the registry of deeds. The notice must include a site plan showing: (a) The exact location of the replacement system; (b) The approximate location of lot lines; and (c) The exact location of existing wells serving the lot on which the replacement system will be located and those located on abutting lots. (2) The person seeking to expand a structure shall send copies of the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to all owners of abutting lots and to a public drinking water supplier if the lot with the structure that is being expanded is within its source water protection area. (3) After the notice required by this paragraph is recorded, no abutting landowner may install a well on that landowner's property in a location which would prevent the installation of the replacement septic system. The owner of the lot on which the replacement system will be installed may not erect any structure on the proposed site of the replacement system or conduct any other activity which would prevent the use of the designated site for the replacement system. [PL 1999, c. 761, §6 (AMD).] [PL 1999, c. 761, §6 (AMD).]

3-A. Temporary portable toilets. Except for persons required to be licensed under Title 22, chapter 562, a person may place and use a temporary portable toilet on property as long as the temporary portable toilet is maintained and serviced in a reasonable manner to protect the public's health and safety and the environment. For purposes of this subsection, "temporary portable toilet" means a prefabricated toilet designed for temporary use. [PL 2023, c. 614, §2 (NEW).]

4. Enforcement and penalty. Any person who violates this section must be penalized in accordance with section 4452 . The municipality or the department may seek to enjoin violations of this section. [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §35 (AMD).]

5. Permit fees. The following permit fees may be charged. A. A plumbing permit fee not to exceed $10 per internal fixture may be charged. [PL 2009, c. 589, §9 (AMD).] B. [PL 1999, c. 228, §3 (RP).] C. A minimum fee, not to exceed $40, may be charged for all internal plumbing permits combined. [PL 2009, c. 589, §9 (AMD).] D. A nonengineered subsurface wastewater disposal system fee not to exceed $250 may be charged, and a surcharge of $15 must be charged. The surcharge must be paid by the municipality to the Treasurer of State, who shall credit the amount to the Water Quality Improvement Fund established under Title 38, section 424‑B . [PL 2009, c. 589, §9 (AMD).] [PL 2009, c. 589, §9 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 727 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 727
30-A §727. Filing of county budget
Status: in_force

A copy of the final budget and any subsequent amendments shall be filed, on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor, with the State Auditor, who shall retain them for 3 years. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 825 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 825
30-A §825. Budget procedures
Status: in_force

1. Proposed budget. The county commissioners shall submit itemized budget estimates, as described in sections 701 , 702 and 7503 , to the budget committee in a timely fashion, no later than 90 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Budget review process. The budget committee shall review the proposed itemized budgets prepared by the county commissioners, together with any supplementary material prepared by the head of each county department or provided by any independent board, institution or another governmental agency. The budget committee may make recommendations concerning any increase, decrease, alteration or revision to the proposed budget. These activities must be done 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 2007, c. 663, §13 (AMD).]

3. Meeting with legislative delegation. [PL 1995, c. 520, §2 (RP).]

4. Public hearing. The county commissioners shall hold a public hearing in the county on the proposed budget at least 30 days before the end of the county's fiscal year and before the final adoption of the budget. Notice of the hearing must be given at least 10 days before the hearing in all newspapers of general circulation within the county. Written notice and a copy of the proposed budget must be sent or delivered to the clerk of each municipality in the county and to the members of the budget committee in accordance with section 701, subsection 3 . The municipal clerk shall notify the municipal officials of the proposed budget and the date of the public hearing. [PL 2023, c. 87, §7 (AMD).]

5. Adoption of budget. After the public hearing is completed, the county commissioners may further increase, decrease, alter and revise the proposed itemized budgets as long as: A. The county commissioners enter into their minutes and submit to the budget committee a statement of their bases for any rejection of any recommendation of the budget committee; and [PL 2007, c. 663, §13 (AMD).] B. The county commissioners hold a public meeting at least 21 days before the end of the county's fiscal year with the budget committee to discuss any rejections. [PL 2007, c. 663, §13 (AMD).] The proposed itemized budget must be finally adopted by a majority vote of the county commissioners at a duly called meeting not later than 15 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 2007, c. 663, §13 (AMD).]

6. Interim approval by legislative delegation. [PL 1995, c. 520, §2 (RP).]

7. Final budget approval. [PL 1995, c. 520, §2 (RP).]

8. Assessment of taxes. The budget is the final authorization for the assessment of county taxes. The budget must be sent to the county commissioners and the county tax authorized must be apportioned and collected in accordance with section 706 . The budget for the unorganized territories must be sent to the State as provided by section 7503 . [PL 1995, c. 520, §3 (AMD).]

9. Interim budget. Until a budget is finally adopted, the county shall operate on an interim budget that may not exceed the previous year's budget. [PL 2007, c. 663, §13 (AMD).]

10. Transfer of funds. The county commissioners may transfer funds as provided in section 922 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4992 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4992
30-A §4992. Administration
Status: in_force

The authority may select local program operators as long as they comply with the program operating standards established by the authority by rule in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The authority, by rule, shall provide, at a minimum, the following standards that apply to local program operators and administrators: [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §23 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §25 (AFF).]

1. Accounting and bookkeeping standards. Standards that require generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping procedures that meet the requirements of the Federal Government and the authority; [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §23 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §25 (AFF).]

2. Conflict of interest standards. Standards that prohibit conflicts of interest by local program operators and administrators. These standards must, at a minimum, meet the standards that apply to Legislators as defined in Title 1, section 1014 ; [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §23 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §25 (AFF).]

3. Confidentiality standards. Standards requiring the adherence of the local program operators to confidentiality with respect to program recipients; [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §23 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §25 (AFF).]

4. Availability standards. Standards requiring local program operators and administrators to be available to the general public for a minimum specified period of time each week; [PL 2021, c. 588, §1 (AMD).]

5. Expeditious provision of assistance standards. Standards that ensure that qualified program recipients are expeditiously provided with assistance by the local program operator or administrator; and [PL 2021, c. 588, §2 (AMD).]

6. Application. Standards that, beginning no later than the 2022-23 winter season, require local program operators and administrators to accept online applications for the fuel assistance program. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 588, §3 (NEW).]

A person who the authority finds to be in violation of the standards adopted by the authority pursuant to this section may be prohibited from acting as a local program operator or administrator of the fuel assistance program. [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §23 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §25 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2655 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2655
30-A §2655. Prohibition on commingling funds
Status: in_force

A clerk is prohibited from commingling personal funds with any funds collected for a municipality while performing the duty of clerk. [PL 2009, c. 193, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5727 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5727
30-A §5727. Celebrations and commemorations
Status: in_force

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

1. Anniversary. Celebrate any anniversary of its settlement or incorporation and publish the proceedings of the celebration; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Holidays. Observe Memorial Day, Veterans Day and any other day set apart for commemoration; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Christmas. Decorate for Christmas; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Music. Support an organization to provide music for municipal functions and public celebrations; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Memorials for veterans. Provide for monuments and memorials, and real estate suitable for their erection, to honor the veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who sacrificed their lives in defense of their country. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1551 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1551
30-A §1551. Positions of trust for certain prisoners
Status: in_force

A sheriff may grant positions of trust only to a prisoner confined in a jail who was sentenced to serve a term in that particular jail or who was transferred to that particular jail from another correctional facility where the prisoner was serving a sentence. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4935 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4935
30-A §4935. General obligation bonds for Indian housing mortgage insurance
Status: in_force

The Maine State Housing Authority may request the Treasurer of State to issue up to $1,000,000 in state general obligation bonds for the purpose of providing funds to pay any necessary and proper costs or charges arising for any reason, including the default of any policy issued under section 4934, subsection 2 , and incurred as a result of its insuring or undertaking to insure the payment of mortgages for Indian housing on an Indian reservation. Upon this request from the authority, the Treasurer of State shall issue the bonds as promptly as possible, but in any event not later than the next regularly scheduled bond issue of the State, unless prior to the issuance of the bonds, the amount so requested is provided to the Maine State Housing Authority by appropriation of the Legislature, by transfer from the State Contingency Account or otherwise. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Use of proceeds. Proceeds from the bond issuance may not be used as collateral, payment or in any other way to assist any insurance of mortgages on other than Indian housing on Indian reservations. Administrative funds used to assist in the management of an Indian Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund or program may be commingled with administrative funding for any Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund or program operated or to be operated by the Maine State Housing Authority. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Accounting of proceeds. Proceeds from the bond issuance shall be accounted for separately from the general assets of any other housing insurance fund and separately from any other funds operated at any time by the Maine State Housing Authority, its successors, assigns or trustees. This separate accounting shall be maintained even if funds are commingled for investment purposes by the authority or by a trustee of any fund operated by or for the authority. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3833 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3833
30-A §3833. Gambling prohibited
Status: in_force

1. Prohibited games and activities. No innkeeper or victualer may: A. Have or keep for gambling purposes about the business establishment any dice, cards, bowls, billiards, quoits or other implements used in gambling; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Allow any person resorting to the establishment to use for gambling purposes any of the games under subsection 1 , or any other illegal game or sport in the establishment. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Penalty. Any person who uses any game or sport prohibited by this section for gambling purposes in any prohibited establishment commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $5 may be adjudged. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1661 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1661
30-A §1661. Collaboration among counties
Status: in_force

A county may collaborate with another county or counties to seek grants or establish community corrections programs or initiatives. [PL 2015, c. 335, §21 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3772 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3772
30-A §3772. Records of purchases maintained by scrap metal processors
Status: in_force

1. Maintenance of records requirement. Except as provided in subsection 2 , a scrap metal processor doing business in the State shall maintain an accurate and legible record of each scrap metal purchase transaction. [PL 2011, c. 545, §2 (AMD).]

1-A. Form and method of payment. A scrap metal processor shall provide payment to a seller only in the form of a credit card, as defined in Title 9-A, section 1-301, subsection 16 , a debit card, as defined in Title 10, section 1271, subsection 3 , or a check. If payment is made by check, the scrap metal processor shall maintain a record of the payee, check number and name of the financial institution upon which the check is drawn. [PL 2013, c. 141, §1 (AMD).]

2. Exception. A scrap metal processor doing business in the State is not required to maintain individual records for a series of scrap metal purchase transactions made pursuant to a written contract or bill of sale. [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

3. Information required. The record of each scrap metal purchase transaction required under subsection 1 must be on a form prescribed by the Commissioner of Public Safety and contain the following information: A. The name, address and gender of the seller. The scrap metal processor shall require the seller to provide proof of identification with a driver's license, military identification card, passport or other form of government-issued photo identification. The scrap metal processor shall photocopy the form of photo identification presented and record the distinct identifying number of that photo identification. If the proof of identification contains a photograph that is faded, out of date or otherwise indiscernible, the scrap metal processor shall photograph the seller. A scrap metal processor shall keep these proof of identification records in a secure, nonpublic location and, unless otherwise permitted by law, may not publish, reproduce, distribute or disclose these records for any other purpose than that described in section 3773, subsection 2 . Information required under this paragraph may be maintained for repeat sellers in a relational database that allows the scrap metal processor to record the information one time and relate future purchase records to that information; [PL 2011, c. 545, §4 (AMD).] B. The date of the scrap metal purchase transaction; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).] C. A general description of the predominant types of scrap metal purchased, which must be made in accordance with the custom of the trade; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).] D. A general description of the configuration of the scrap metal and whether the material is insulated; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).] E. The weight, quantity or volume, recorded in accordance with the custom of the trade, of the scrap metal purchased; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).] F. The consideration paid; [PL 2011, c. 545, §5 (AMD).] G. A signed statement that the seller is the owner or is otherwise authorized to sell the scrap metal on a form provided by the buyer that conspicuously bears the warning that making a false statement is a Class D crime under Title 17‑A, section 453 ; and [PL 2011, c. 545, §6 (AMD).] H. The make, model and number and state of issue of the license plate of the vehicle being used to deliver the scrap metal. [PL 2011, c. 545, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 206, §10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5353 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 211 / Section 5353
30-A §5353. Preparation and approval of development plans
Status: in_force

The legislative body of any municipality may approve, after a public hearing, a development plan proposed by any educational institution of higher learning or hospital located in the municipality, or by a private redevelopment corporation, for the redevelopment and renewal of a project area, adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the location of principal buildings of the institution or hospital, or a major branch of the institution or hospital, where teaching or research is done or where students or faculty live, and the area of an urban renewal project, assisted under the United States Housing Act of 1949, Public Law 81-171, Title I, as amended, which is being undertaken by the municipality or its urban renewal authority. Any state educational institution of higher learning, hospital or private redevelopment corporation may prepare these development plans. Any city may authorize any educational institution of higher learning or hospital established and maintained by the city to prepare development plans. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 62 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 62
30-A §62. Vacancies; expiration of term
Status: in_force

Vacancies to occur by expiration of the term of office at the end of any year in which a biennial election is held shall be filled by election on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November in that year. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Term of office. The term of office for a county commissioner is 4 years, except when a person is elected to fill an unexpired term, in which case it is for the remainder of the unexpired term. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Election designation. [PL 2019, c. 371, §40 (RP).]
30-A M.R.S. § 795 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 795
30-A §795. Budget estimate; submission to advisory committee
Status: in_force

The Lincoln County commissioners shall submit a budget estimate to the advisory committee no later than 90 days before the end of the county's fiscal year for the coming year. The advisory committee shall review the budget estimate and make recommendations to the commissioners no later than 45 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. The county commissioners shall act on the budget in a timely fashion and, in any event, not later than 15 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 2007, c. 663, §12 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6103 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 229 / Section 6103
30-A §6103. General powers; construction
Status: in_force

1. General powers. All powers and duties necessary to carry out the purposes set forth in this chapter are conferred on the board. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Liberal construction. This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out the intent expressed in section 6102 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3253 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 157 / Section 3253
30-A §3253. Safe zones designated by municipality
Status: in_force

A municipality may designate an area of the municipality that is frequented by minors as a safe zone under Title 17‑A, section 1101, subsection 23 . A safe zone designated pursuant to this section must be conspicuously marked by the municipality with an informational sign using wording provided by the Commissioner of Public Safety. [PL 2005, c. 415, §5 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6105 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 229 / Section 6105
30-A §6105. Audit
Status: in_force

If a municipality falls one year and 6 months behind in the payment of its taxes to the State in full or in part, or defaults on any bond issue or payment of interest due on a bond issue, or neglects to pay school and other salaries due and has received funds from the State in support of its poor, the board may: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Audit or investigation. Have an audit made of the financial condition of the municipality at the municipality's expense, or an investigation of the financial affairs of the municipality that will reveal whether or not its affairs are in such condition that the interest of the State and public necessity require, in the board's judgment, that its affairs be taken over and administered under this chapter; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Other investigation. Make any other investigation of the affairs of that municipality that it considers wise to determine the reason for the failure to pay such taxes and indebtedness and the reason for the need for state relief of its poor. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

Whenever any municipality applies to the State under section 6104 for funds in support of its poor, the board shall have the audit and investigation provided for in this section performed. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3981 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3981
30-A §3981. Licensing recreational business activities
Status: in_force

Pursuant to its home rule authority and for the purpose of protecting the safety, health and welfare of the general public, a municipality may establish by ordinance licensing procedures, standards and appropriate fees to cover the costs of administration, regulation and enforcement of recreational business activities including without limitation the activities of bowling alleys, shooting galleries, pool, bagatelle and billiard rooms, pinball machine arcades, public exhibitions and roller-skating and ice-skating rinks. [PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §10 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1660 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1660
30-A §1660. Report
Status: in_force

1. Annual report. Annually by January 15th, beginning in 2003, the Commissioner of Corrections shall submit a report in accordance with this section to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice matters. [PL 2001, c. 171, §15 (NEW).]

2. Information on releases. The report required in this section must include the following information for each county corrections facility about releases of inmates from the facility pursuant to sections 1605 , 1606 and 1659‑A and former section 1659 during the prior calendar year: A. The total number of inmates who were granted the privilege of release; [PL 2001, c. 171, §15 (NEW).] B. The number of inmates that were granted the privilege of release for each of the following purposes and the nature of the crimes committed by those inmates: (1) Employment; (2) Participation in public works-related projects; (3) Participation in a home-release monitoring program; (3-A) Participation in a community confinement monitoring program; and (4) All other purposes; [PL 2009, c. 391, §7 (AMD).] C. The number of inmates who requested and were denied the privilege of release for each of the following purposes and the nature of the crimes committed by those inmates: (1) Employment; (2) Participation in public works-related projects; (3) Participation in a home-release monitoring program; (3-A) Participation in a community confinement monitoring program; and (4) All other purposes; [PL 2009, c. 391, §7 (AMD).] D. With respect to each inmate who was granted the privilege of release and who subsequently had the privilege revoked: (1) The total number of such inmates; (2) The purpose for which the release was granted; (3) The entity that revoked the privilege; (4) The reasons for the revocation; and (5) Whether the revocation was appealed and the result of that appeal; and [PL 2001, c. 171, §15 (NEW).] E. Any other information that the Commissioner of Corrections believes appropriate to accurately inform the Legislature about sheriffs' handling of release decisions. [PL 2001, c. 171, §15 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 391, §7 (AMD).]

3. Information on furloughs. The report must include the following information for each county corrections facility about inmates furloughed from the facility pursuant to section 1556 for treatment for mental conditions during the prior calendar year: A. The total number of such furloughs; [PL 2001, c. 659, Pt. F, §3 (NEW).] B. The longest, shortest and average length of such furloughs; and [PL 2001, c. 659, Pt. F, §3 (NEW).] C. The type of facilities or care to which the inmates were furloughed. [PL 2001, c. 659, Pt. F, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 659, Pt. F, §3 (NEW).]

4. Information on pregnant prisoners and pregnant juveniles. The report required in this section must include the following information for each jail about pregnant prisoners and pregnant juveniles restrained pursuant to subchapter 2‑A during the prior calendar year: A. The total number of pregnant prisoners and pregnant juveniles; [PL 2015, c. 315, §3 (NEW).] B. The total number of pregnant prisoners and pregnant juveniles who were restrained; [PL 2015, c. 315, §3 (NEW).] C. The length of time each pregnant prisoner or pregnant juvenile was restrained; and [PL 2015, c. 315, §3 (NEW).] D. The reasons for each instance of restraining a pregnant prisoner or pregnant juvenile. [PL 2015, c. 315, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 315, §3 (NEW).]

5. Information on segregation. The report must include the following information for county jails and regional jails about prisoners who have been segregated and not allowed to leave their cells for a minimum of 22 hours out of a 24-hour period during the prior calendar year: A. The total number of prisoners who were segregated; [PL 2025, c. 259, §1 (NEW).] B. For each instance of segregation, the total amount of time a prisoner was segregated; and [PL 2025, c. 259, §1 (NEW).] C. The reason why the prisoner was segregated. [PL 2025, c. 259, §1 (NEW).] As used in this subsection, "segregation" means the separation of a prisoner from the general population of a county jail or regional jail for administrative or punitive reasons. [PL 2025, c. 259, §1 (NEW).]

After reviewing the report, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice matters is authorized to submit legislation to address issues raised by the report. [PL 2025, c. 259, §2 (NEW).]