30-A M.R.S. § 3512 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3512
30-A §3512. Notes; securities
Status: in_force

1. Securities defined. As used in this section, "securities" means negotiable bonds or notes issued by the district, including temporary 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).]

2. Notes and securities authorized. For accomplishing the purposes of this chapter and for paying any indebtedness and any necessary expenses and liabilities incurred for that purpose, including organizational and other necessary expenses, a district, except for a transportation corridor district, by vote of its board of directors, or a transportation corridor district, if approved by voter referendum in each municipality participating in the transportation corridor district, may: A. Borrow money temporarily and issue its negotiable notes for that money; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. From time to time, issue securities of the district in one series or in separate series in such amount or amounts, bearing interest at such rate or rates and having such terms and provisions as the board of directors determines. These securities may be issued with or without provision for calling the securities before maturity and, if callable, may be made callable at par or at any premium determined by the board of directors. The board of directors may from time to time issue its securities in one series or in separate series for the purpose of paying, redeeming or refunding outstanding securities. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 242, §8 (AMD).]

3. Form of notes and securities. All negotiable notes authorized for temporary borrowing shall be signed on behalf of the district by its treasurer and countersigned by its president. All securities shall have the corporate name of the district inscribed on their face, shall be signed by the treasurer and countersigned by the president and, if coupon bonds are issued, the interest coupons attached to the securities shall bear the facsimile of the treasurer's signature. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Legal obligations; investment by banks; tax exempt. All securities issued by the district are legal obligations of the district. The district is deemed to be a quasi-municipal corporation within the meaning of section 2604, subsection 3 , and that section applies to the district. All securities issued under this section are legal investments for savings banks in this State and are tax-exempt. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Sinking fund. If the securities are to be payable for a specified term of years, the board of directors shall establish a sinking fund for the purpose of paying or redeeming the securities when they become due. The board of directors shall determine annually the sum, with interest, to be paid into the sinking fund by each municipality comprising the district. This sum shall be based on the same formula used in computing the operating deficit payment. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 6208 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6208
30 §6208. Taxation
Status: in_force

1. Settlement Fund income. The Settlement Fund and any portion of such funds or income therefrom distributed to the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation or the members thereof shall be exempt from taxation under the laws of the State. [PL 1979, c. 732, §§1, 31 (NEW).]

2. Property taxes. The Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation shall make payments in lieu of taxes on all real and personal property within their respective Indian territory in an amount equal to that which would otherwise be imposed by a county, a district, the State, or other taxing authority on such real and personal property provided, however, that any real or personal property within Indian territory used by either tribe or nation predominantly for governmental purposes shall be exempt from taxation to the same extent that such real or personal property owned by a municipality is exempt under the laws of the State. The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians shall make payments in lieu of taxes on Houlton Band Trust Land in an amount equal to that which would otherwise be imposed by a municipality, county, district, the State or other taxing authority on that land or natural resource. Any other real or personal property owned by or held in trust for any Indian, Indian Nation or tribe or band of Indians and not within Indian territory, shall be subject to levy and collection of real and personal property taxes by any and all taxing authorities, including but without limitation municipalities, except that such real and personal property owned by or held for the benefit of and used by the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation predominantly for governmental purposes shall be exempt from property taxation to the same extent that such real and personal property owned by a municipality is exempt under the laws of the State. [PL 1985, c. 672, §§2, 4 (AMD).]

2-A. Payments in lieu of taxes; authority. Any municipality in which Houlton Band Trust Land is located has the authority, at its sole discretion, to enter into agreements with the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians to accept other funds or other things of value that are obtained by or for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians by reason of the trust status of the trust land as replacement for payments in lieu of taxes. Any agreement between the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the municipality must be jointly executed by persons duly authorized by the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the municipality and must set forth the jointly agreed value of the funds or other things identified serving as replacement of payments in lieu of taxes and the time period over which such funds or other things may serve in lieu of the obligations of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians provided in this section. [PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]

3. Other taxes. The Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation, the members thereof, and any other Indian, Indian Nation, or tribe or band of Indians shall be liable for payment of all other taxes and fees to the same extent as any other person or entity in the State. For purposes of this section either tribe or nation, when acting in its business capacity as distinguished from its governmental capacity, shall be deemed to be a business corporation organized under the laws of the State and shall be taxed as such. [PL 1985, c. 672, §§3, 4 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1901 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1901
30-A §1901. Powers
Status: in_force

The power and authority of the jail authority formed under this chapter and the administration and the general supervision of all affairs of the authority are vested in the directors. The jail authority has the power, within the counties, to provide for the planning, construction, equipping, operation and maintenance of a common facility for corrections; to generate revenues from those activities and incur expenses from those activities, including reimbursement to Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County for organizational costs, and make contracts with persons, firms, corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and other entities, whether private, public or municipal, as may be necessary or proper; and, in general, to do any or all other things necessary or incidental for the exercise of its powers or to the accomplishment of the purposes of the jail authority. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

When the board of directors declares the jail facility operational any powers and duties necessary to the operation of the Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail facility under this chapter are assumed by the administrator of the multicounty jail facility. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

The power to make contracts includes, but is not limited to: [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

1. Experts. Contracting with architects, engineers, financial and legal consultants and other experts for services; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

2. Operation. Contracting with persons, firms, corporations, limited partnerships, partnerships, associations, authorities and agencies for the operation of the multicounty jail and for services relating to the operation of the multicounty jail; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

3. Corrections. Contracting for corrections with Lincoln County, Sagadahoc County and other governmental agencies, including other counties; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

4. Government. Contracting with State Government, the Federal Government or any subdivision or agency of the State or the United States for services; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

5. County employee services. Contracting with Lincoln County or Sagadahoc County for the services of any officers or employees of either county; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

6. Counties. Contracting with Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County to reimburse organizational costs; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

7. Real and personal property. Purchasing, selling, leasing, acquiring, conveying, mortgaging, improving and using real and personal property in connection with the purposes of the jail authority; [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

8. Staff; employment. Employing and establishing salaries and qualifications for such professional, clerical and administrative staff personnel as may be necessary or convenient to the operation of the jail authority; and [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

9. Use of bidding processes. Making contracts, issuing bonds, notes or other debt instruments under subchapter 4 and dealing generally with 3rd parties, including the power to use a negotiated or competitive bidding process or any other process that may be advantageous to the jail authority. The determination of the process to be used is made by and at the discretion of the directors. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1506 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1506
30-A §1506. Official papers filed and kept with calendar and delivered to successor
Status: in_force

All warrants, mittimuses, processes and other official papers by which any prisoner is committed or released, or attested copies of those papers, shall be regularly filed in order of time and safely kept with the calendar. When vacating the sheriff's office, the sheriff or the sheriff's personal representative shall deliver those papers to the new sheriff on penalty of forfeiting $200 to the county. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4322 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4322
30-A §4322. Exception
Status: in_force

This article does not apply to municipalities within the jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission. [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §34 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 906 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 906
30-A §906. Kennebec County fire protection services for Unity Township
Status: in_force

The county commissioners of Kennebec County may contract with municipalities for fire protection services for Unity Township, assess Unity Township and expend funds to provide those services. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4364-B — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4364-B
30-A §4364-B. Accessory dwelling units
Status: in_force

1. Use permitted. Except as provided in Title 12, chapter 423‑A , a municipality shall allow an accessory dwelling unit to be located on the same lot as a single-family dwelling unit or multi-unit structure in any area in which residential uses are permitted, including as a conditional use, in accordance with this section. [PL 2025, c. 385, §13 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

1-A. Implementation date. For purposes of this section, "implementation date" has the same meaning as in section 4364, subsection 1‑A . [PL 2023, c. 192, §13 (NEW).] Revisor's Note: (Subsection 1-A as enacted by PL 2023, c. 264, §3 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 30-A, SECTION 4364-B, SUBSECTION 1-B)

1-B. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 30-A, §4364-B, sub-§1-A) Exception. This section does not apply to a lot or portion of a lot that is within the watershed of a water source that is located in the City of Lewiston or the City of Auburn and that is used to provide drinking water by a water utility that has received a waiver from filtration pursuant to 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 141.70 to 141.76, as determined by the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2023, c. 264, §3 (NEW); RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. A, §27 (RAL).]

2. Restrictions. An accessory dwelling unit may be constructed only: A. Within an existing dwelling unit on the lot; [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).] B. Attached to or sharing a wall with a single-family dwelling unit or multi-unit structure; or [PL 2025, c. 385, §14 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] C. As a new structure on the lot for the primary purpose of creating an accessory dwelling unit. [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).] This subsection does not restrict the construction or permitting of accessory dwelling units constructed and certified for occupancy prior to the implementation date. [PL 2025, c. 385, §14 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

3. Zoning requirements. With respect to accessory dwelling units, municipal zoning ordinances must comply with the following conditions: A. At least one accessory dwelling unit must be allowed on any lot where a single-family dwelling unit is the principal structure; and [PL 2025, c. 385, §15 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] B. [PL 2025, c. 385, §15 (RP); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] C. An accessory dwelling unit must be allowed on a lot that does not conform to the municipal zoning ordinance if the accessory dwelling unit does not further increase the nonconformity. [PL 2025, c. 385, §15 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] [PL 2025, c. 385, §15 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

4. General requirements. With respect to accessory dwelling units, municipalities shall comply with the following conditions. A. A municipality shall exempt one accessory dwelling unit on a lot from any density requirements or calculations related to the area in which the accessory dwelling unit is constructed. [PL 2025, c. 385, §16 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] B. For an accessory dwelling unit located within the same structure as a single-family dwelling unit or attached to or sharing a wall with a single-family dwelling unit, the setback requirements and dimensional requirements must be the same as the setback requirements and dimensional requirements of the single-family dwelling unit, except for an accessory dwelling unit permitted in an existing accessory building or secondary building or garage as of the implementation date, in which case the requisite setback requirements for such a structure apply. A municipality may establish more permissive dimensional and setback requirements for an accessory dwelling unit. [PL 2023, c. 192, §16 (AMD).] C. An accessory dwelling unit may not be subject to any additional parking requirements beyond the parking requirements of the single-family dwelling unit on the lot where the accessory dwelling unit is located. [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).] D. An accessory dwelling unit that was not built with municipal approval must be allowed if the accessory dwelling unit otherwise meets the requirements for accessory dwelling units of the municipality and under this section. [PL 2023, c. 192, §17 (NEW).] E. A municipality shall allow the construction or occupancy of an accessory dwelling unit on a lot even if the owner of the lot where the accessory dwelling unit is located does not reside in a dwelling unit on that lot. [PL 2025, c. 385, §17 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).] [PL 2025, c. 385, §§16, 17 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

5. Shoreland zoning. An accessory dwelling unit must comply with shoreland zoning requirements established by the Department of Environmental Protection under Title 38, chapter 3 and municipal shoreland zoning ordinances, except that a municipality may not categorically prohibit accessory dwelling units in the shoreland zone that would otherwise meet requirements established by the Department of Environmental Protection under Title 38, chapter 3 and municipal shoreland zoning ordinances. [PL 2023, c. 192, §18 (AMD).]

6. Size requirements. An accessory dwelling unit must meet a minimum size of 190 square feet. If the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board under Title 10, section 9722 adopts a different minimum size, that standard applies. A municipality may impose a maximum size for an accessory dwelling unit. [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).]

7. Water and wastewater. The owner of an accessory dwelling unit must provide written verification to the municipality that the accessory dwelling unit is connected to adequate water and wastewater services before the municipality may certify the accessory dwelling unit for occupancy. Written verification under this subsection must include: A. If an accessory dwelling unit is connected to a public, special district or other comparable sewer system, proof of adequate service to support any additional flow created by the accessory dwelling unit and proof of payment for the connection to the sewer system; [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).] B. If an accessory dwelling unit is connected to a septic system, proof of adequate sewage disposal for subsurface wastewater. The septic system must be verified as adequate by a local plumbing inspector under section 4221 . Plans for subsurface wastewater disposal must be prepared by a licensed site evaluator in accordance with subsurface wastewater disposal rules adopted under Title 22, section 42 ; [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).] C. If an accessory dwelling unit is connected to a public, special district or other centrally managed water system, proof of adequate service to support any additional flow created by the accessory dwelling unit, proof of payment for the connection and the volume and supply of water required for the accessory dwelling unit; and [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).] D. If an accessory dwelling unit is connected to a well, proof of access to potable water. Any tests of an existing well or proposed well must indicate that the water supply is potable and acceptable for domestic use. [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).] Upon receipt of written verification from a local plumbing inspector that a housing structure meets the requirements of this subsection, additional review or documentation by a municipality related to waste and wastewater requirements before issuing a certificate of occupancy is prohibited. [PL 2025, c. 385, §18 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 385, §23 (AFF).]

8. Municipal implementation. In adopting an ordinance under this section, a municipality may: A. Establish an application and permitting process for accessory dwelling units that does not require planning board approval; [PL 2023, c. 192, §19 (AMD).] B. Impose fines for violations of building, zoning and utility requirements for accessory dwelling units; and [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).] C. Establish alternative criteria that are less restrictive than the requirements of subsections 4 , 5 , 6 and 7 for the approval of an accessory dwelling unit only in circumstances in which the municipality would be able to provide a variance under section 4353, subsection 4 , 4‑A , 4‑B or 4‑C . [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 192, §19 (AMD).]

9. Rate of growth ordinance. A permit issued by a municipality for an accessory dwelling unit does not count as a permit issued toward a municipality's rate of growth ordinance as described in section 4360 . [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).]

10. Subdivision requirements. This section may not be construed to exempt a subdivider from the requirements of subchapter 4 . [PL 2023, c. 192, §20 (AMD).]

11. Restrictive covenants. This section may not be construed to interfere with, abrogate or annul the validity or enforceability of any valid or enforceable easement, covenant, deed restriction or other agreement or instrument between private parties that imposes greater restrictions than those provided in this section, as long as the agreement does not abrogate rights under the United States Constitution or the Constitution of Maine. [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).]

12. Rules. The Department of Economic and Community Development may adopt rules to administer and enforce this section. The department shall consult with the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in adopting rules pursuant to this subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).]

13. Implementation. A municipality is not required to implement the requirements of this section until the implementation date. [PL 2023, c. 192, §21 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2957 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 133 / Section 2957
30-A §2957. Repairs
Status: in_force

All division fences shall be kept in good repair throughout the year, unless the occupants of adjacent lands otherwise agree. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4365 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4365
30-A §4365. Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be known and cited as "the Informed Growth Act." [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5160 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 204 / Section 5160
30-A §5160. Bonds
Status: in_force

1. Authorization. The redevelopment authority may provide by resolution for the issuance of bonds for the purpose of funding the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Fund, or any successor to the fund. The bonds of the redevelopment authority do not constitute a debt or liability of the State or of any agency or political subdivision of the State other than the redevelopment authority but are payable solely from the revenue of the redevelopment authority, and neither the faith nor credit nor taxing power of the State or any political subdivision of the State is pledged to payment of the bonds. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, bonds issued pursuant to this chapter are fully negotiable. If a commissioner of the redevelopment authority whose signature appears on any bonds or coupons ceases to be a commissioner of the redevelopment authority before the delivery of those bonds or coupons, that signature is valid and sufficient for all purposes as if that commissioner had remained a commissioner until delivery. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

2. General characteristics. The redevelopment authority may, by resolution, provide: A. The manner of executing bonds and coupons; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] B. The form and denomination of bonds and coupons; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] C. Maturity dates; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] D. Interest rates on bonds and coupons; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] E. For redemption prior to maturity and the premium payable; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] F. The place or places for the payment of interest and principal; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] G. For registration if the redevelopment authority determines registration is desirable; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] H. For the pledge of all or any of the revenue for securing payment; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] I. For the replacement of lost, destroyed or mutilated bonds; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] J. For the setting aside and the regulation and disposition of reserve and sinking funds; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] K. For limitation on the issuance of additional bonds; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] L. For the procedure, if any, by which the contract with a bondholder may be abrogated or amended; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] M. For the manner of sale and purchase of bonds; [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] N. For the issuance of bonds in a series; and [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] O. Any other matter relating to the bonds that the redevelopment authority determines appropriate. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

3. Liability. A member or employee of the redevelopment authority or a person executing the bonds may not be liable personally for the bonds or subject to any personal liability by reason of the issuance of the bonds. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

4. Trust indenture. In the discretion of the redevelopment authority, bonds may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the redevelopment authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company, located either within or outside the State. Such a trust indenture may pledge or assign the revenues of the redevelopment authority or any part of it. A trust indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and the trustee, restrict the individual right of action of bondholders and contain such other provisions as the redevelopment authority may consider reasonable and proper for the security of bondholders. Expenses incurred in carrying out any trust indenture may be treated as a part of maintenance. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

5. Rights of bondholders. Provisions may be made for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of bondholders, including covenants as to acquisition of property, construction, maintenance, operation and repair, insurance and the custody, security and application of all money. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

6. Depositories. Any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company and located either within or outside the State may act as a depository of the proceeds of bonds and revenue and may furnish such indemnity or pledge such securities as may be required by the redevelopment authority. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

7. Tax free. The purposes of this chapter being public and for the benefit of the people of the State, bonds of the redevelopment authority are free from taxation by the State. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

8. Revenue refunding bonds. The redevelopment authority may issue revenue refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding revenue bonds issued under this chapter. The issuance of any refunding bonds is the same as is provided for in this chapter relating to revenue bonds. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

9. Default. In the event of default on bonds and in the event the default continues for a period of 3 months, action may be brought to enforce the rights of the bondholders by ensuring that the operation by the redevelopment authority is in conformity with the covenants of the bonds or trust indenture. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5114 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5114
30-A §5114. Exemption from taxes and execution
Status: in_force

1. Property exempt from execution. All property, including funds of the authority, is exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, and no execution or other judicial process may issue against the authority's property nor may judgment against the authority be a charge or lien upon its 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).]

2. Property exempt from taxation. The property of the authority is declared to be public property used for essential public and governmental purposes and that property and the authority are exempt from all taxes of the municipality, the State or any political subdivision of the State, provided that, with respect to any property in a renewal project, the tax exemption provided in this section shall terminate when the authority sells, leases or otherwise disposes of the property to a redeveloper for redevelopment. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Construction; limitation of application. Nothing in this section may be construed to: A. Prohibit the authority from making payments in lieu of taxes to 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. Apply to or limit the right of obligees to foreclose or otherwise enforce any mortgage of the authority or the right of any obligee to pursue any remedies for the enforcement of any pledge or lien given by the authority on its rents, fees, grant or revenue. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 881 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 881
30-A §881. Budget; appropriations; approval
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding sections 2 , 701 and 702 , in Sagadahoc County the county commissioners may appropriate money according to a budget that must be approved by a majority of the county commissioners. [PL 1991, c. 513 (NEW).]
30 M.R.S. § 6207-D — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6207-D
30 §6207-D. Jurisdiction of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians over drinking water within Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of state law to the contrary, pursuant to the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980, Public Law 96-420, Section 6(e)(2), the State and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians agree and establish that: [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §5 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).]

1. Jurisdiction of Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians to administer drinking water-related programs. The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians may seek to be treated as a state pursuant to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 United States Code, Section 300j-11, and its implementing regulations, as amended, within Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land and may otherwise benefit from and exercise jurisdiction under any other federal law enacted after October 10, 1980 that permits a federally recognized Indian tribe to administer drinking water-related programs; and [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §5 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).]

2. Administration of drinking water-related programs does not affect or preempt state law. The application of any provision of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and its implementing regulations, as amended, and of any other federal law enacted after October 10, 1980 that permits a federally recognized Indian tribe to administer drinking water-related programs and the enforcement of such laws and regulations by the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians under subsection 1 does not affect or preempt the laws of the State. [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §5 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).]

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians' jurisdiction does not extend beyond Houlton Band Jurisdiction Land. [PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §5 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. D, §8 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2802 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 127 / Section 2802
30-A §2802. Reports by sworn officials
Status: in_force

A municipal official who has been sworn to the faithful performance of the official's duty need not swear to any report, account or statement to be filed with any of the state departments. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4993 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4993
30-A §4993. Penalty
Status: in_force

A person who knowingly uses, transfers, acquires or possesses fuel provided through fuel assistance in any manner not authorized by this subchapter or the rules issued under this subchapter commits a Class E crime. [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §23 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §25 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2959 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 133 / Section 2959
30-A §2959. Assignment of parts before fence is built
Status: in_force

When adjacent lands have been occupied in common without a partition fence and either party desires to occupy in severalty or when it is necessary to make a fence running into the water and the parties liable to build and maintain it disagree, either party may apply to the fence viewers of the town, who shall proceed as in section 2955 , except that the fence viewers may allow longer than 30 days for building the fence, having regard to the season of the year. In other respects, the remedy shall be as provided in section 2955 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4901 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4901
30-A §4901. Purchase and sale of mortgage loans
Status: in_force

An authority may purchase or make commitments to purchase mortgage loans from any financial institution, pension or retirement fund, any fiduciary or any other person or governmental or business entity. An authority may also sell or make commitments to sell mortgage loans to any pension or retirement fund, any fiduciary or any other person, governmental or business entity or financial institution. An authority may exercise all rights and powers of a holder of any such mortgage loan. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3702 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 181 / Section 3702
30-A §3702. Fees for licenses or permits
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by law, any fee established by a municipality for any license or permit under this subpart must reasonably reflect the municipality's costs associated with the license or permit procedure and enforcement. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4931 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4931
30-A §4931. Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Housing Mortgage Insurance 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. § 4453 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4453
30-A §4453. Certification for representation in court
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal shall establish certification standards and a program to certify familiarity with court procedures for the following individuals: [PL 2019, c. 517, §7 (AMD).]

1. Code enforcement officers. Code enforcement officers as set forth in sections 4451 and 4452 and Title 38, section 441 ; [PL 1997, c. 296, §9 (NEW).]

2. Plumbing inspectors. Plumbing inspectors as set forth in sections 4221 and 4451 ; [PL 1997, c. 296, §9 (NEW).]

3. Department of Environmental Protection. Department of Environmental Protection employees as set forth in Title 38, section 342, subsection 7 ; and [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. M, §10 (AMD).]

4. Maine Land Use Planning Commission. Maine Land Use Planning Commission employees as set forth in Title 12, section 685‑C, subsection 9 . [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. M, §11 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).]

5. Humane agents and state veterinarians. [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. M, §12 (RP).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2502 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2502
30-A §2502. Campaign reports and registrations in municipal elections
Status: in_force

1. Reports and registrations by candidates. Financial activities by candidates and others to influence elections for municipal office in a town or city with a population of 15,000 or more are governed by Title 21‑A, sections 1001 to 1020‑A , except that registrations and campaign finance reports must be filed with the municipal clerk instead of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices. A town or city with a population of less than 15,000 may choose to be governed by Title 21‑A, sections 1001 to 1020‑A by vote of its legislative body at least 90 days before an election for office. A town or city that votes to adopt those provisions may revoke that decision, but it must do so at least 90 days before an election subject to those sections. A. [PL 2009, c. 366, §10 (RP); PL 2009, c. 366, §12 (AFF).] [PL 2025, c. 224, §30 (AMD).]

2. Municipal referenda campaigns. Municipal referenda campaigns are governed by Title 21‑A, chapter 13, subchapter 4 . [PL 2025, c. 224, §30 (AMD).]

3. Public access to records. A town or city that receives registrations or reports pursuant to this section must keep them for 8 years. [PL 2011, c. 389, §60 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 389, §62 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5823 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5823
30-A §5823. Annual postaudit
Status: in_force

Each municipality and quasi-municipal corporation shall have an annual postaudit made of its accounts covering the last complete fiscal year by the Office of the State Auditor or by a certified public accountant elected by ballot or engaged by its officers. The officers shall notify the State Auditor of the name and address of the auditor within 30 days after the auditor is elected or engaged. The postaudit must be conducted according to government auditing standards promulgated by the United States Government Accountability Office. [PL 2015, c. 44, §10 (AMD).]

1. New postaudit. If the officers of a municipality or quasi-municipal corporation are dissatisfied with the postaudit made by a certified public accountant, they may obtain a new postaudit by engaging another certified public accountant in private practice. If officers of a municipality or quasi-municipal corporation judge that unusual circumstances warrant an audit performed by the Office of the State Auditor, the voters may petition the State Auditor to reperform the audit. The petition must be signed by: A. At least 10% of the voters of a municipality or quasi-municipal corporation with a population under 10,000; 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. At least 1,000 voters in a municipality or quasi-municipal corporation with a population of 10,000 or over. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] Upon the filing of a valid petition, the State Auditor shall consider the petition and may order a new postaudit or other examination to be performed by the Office of the State Auditor. The municipality or quasi-municipal corporation shall pay the expense of this postaudit. [PL 2015, c. 44, §11 (AMD).]

2. Records available to auditor. Whenever a postaudit is being made, all necessary records shall be made available to the auditor. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Report. After the postaudit has been completed, the auditor shall submit a report to the officers of the municipality or quasi-municipal corporation. A. The report must contain the following items: (1) A management letter, if applicable; (2) A letter of transmittal; (3) The independent auditor's report on the financial statements; and (4) All financial statements and all other information required by governmental accounting and financial reporting standards. [PL 2003, c. 178, §5 (AMD).] B. Within 30 days after the postaudit is completed, the auditor shall send to the State Auditor: (1) A certified copy of the postaudit report, excluding the management letter; and (2) A certified copy of the audit procedural form prescribed by the State Auditor for governmental audits. [PL 1997, c. 142, §2 (AMD).] C. Any auditor who fails to file the copies required by paragraph B commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $100 may be adjudged. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 2003, c. 178, §5 (AMD).]

4. Expense. Each municipality and quasi-municipal corporation shall pay the expense of its postaudit. A. [PL 2015, c. 44, §12 (RP).] [PL 2015, c. 44, §12 (AMD).]

5. Report kept. The complete report of the postaudit shall be kept in the office of the municipality or quasi-municipal corporation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5722 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5722
30-A §5722. Operating expenses
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. Operation. Provide for the operation of its municipal government; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Pensions. Establish a contributory pension system for its officials and employees, or participate in an existing system; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Fire and police protection. Provide for fire and police protection; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Volunteer fire department. Support an incorporated volunteer fire department, as long as the purposes for which an appropriation is made to a volunteer fire department are itemized; A. [PL 2017, c. 33, §1 (RP).] [PL 2017, c. 33, §1 (AMD).]

5. Insurance for use of vehicles. Insure its officials, employees and volunteer workers against public liability and property damage resulting from their negligent operation of any vehicle owned or leased by the municipality while being used for municipal business; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Insurance for performance of duties. Insure its officers, officials and employees against any personal liability which they may incur out of and in the course of their acting by, for or on behalf of the municipality while performing their duties as public officers, officials and employees; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

7. Revaluation. Provide for the revaluation of taxable property. A. Any revaluation is under the jurisdiction of the municipal assessors whose judgment, as opposed to that of any hired appraiser, is final; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

8. Municipal services. Provide for a supply of water, gas and electricity for municipal use for a period of years or for an energy facility, as defined in section 5401, 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).]

9. Advisory organizations. Obtain the services of municipal advisory organizations. The Legislature recognizes the Maine Municipal Association as a nonprofit advisory organization and declares it to be an instrumentality of its member municipal and quasi-municipal corporations with its assets upon its dissolution to be delivered to the Treasurer of State to be held in custody for the municipalities of the State. A municipal advisory organization may receive federal grants or contributions for its activities with respect to the solution of local problems; and [PL 2003, c. 75, §2 (AMD).]

10. Water system. Provide for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, extension, enlargement, equipment, repair, maintenance and operation of a water or sewer system or part of such a system, within or outside, or partly within and partly outside, the corporate limits of the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5212 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 205-A / Section 5212
30-A §5212. Capital improvement districts authorized
Status: in_force

A municipality may create one or more capital improvement districts within the municipal boundaries. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5407 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 213 / Section 5407
30-A §5407. Application of revenues; annual report
Status: in_force

1. Use of revenues. The resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds under this chapter, or any trust agreement securing the bonds, may provide that all or a sufficient amount of the revenues derived from the revenue-producing municipal facility, including any portion of the facility financed with revenue bonds issued under this chapter, after providing for the payment of the cost of repair, maintenance and operation and reserves for those purposes as may be provided in the resolution or trust agreement, shall be set aside at such regular intervals as may be provided in the resolution or trust agreement and deposited to the credit of a sinking fund to pay the interest on and the principal of revenue bonds issued under this chapter as they become due, and the redemption price or purchase price of bonds retired by call or purchase. A. The use and disposition of money to the credit of the sinking fund is subject to any regulations provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds or in the trust agreement securing the bonds. Unless otherwise provided in the resolution or trust agreement, the sinking fund is a fund for the benefit of all bonds without distinction or priority of one over another. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Annual report. At least once each year, the municipality shall have a comprehensive report made of the operations of the revenue-producing municipal facility, including all matters relating to rates, revenues, expense of repair, maintenance and operation and of renewals and replacements, principal and interest requirements and the status of all funds. Copies of the annual report shall be filed with the municipal clerk. These copies are open to the inspection of all interested persons. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 2705 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2705
30-A §2705. Municipal employee participation in disaster relief
Status: in_force

In order to participate in specialized disaster relief services for the American Red Cross, a municipal employee who is a certified disaster service volunteer of the American Red Cross, upon the request of the American Red Cross and with the approval of the legislative body of the municipality or the municipal officers, may: [PL 1997, c. 600, §2 (NEW).]

1. Paid leave. Be granted a leave not to exceed 15 days in each year without loss of pay, vacation time, sick leave or earned overtime accumulation; [PL 1997, c. 600, §2 (NEW).]

2. Use of compensated time off. Be granted a leave using that employee's compensated time off, with the consent of the employee; or [PL 1997, c. 600, §2 (NEW).]

3. Combination. Be granted a leave using a combination of paid leave and compensated time off authorized in subsections 1 and 2 . [PL 1997, c. 600, §2 (NEW).]

This section applies only to relief services related to a disaster declared by the governor of a state or territory or by the President of the United States. [PL 1997, c. 600, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6013-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6013-A
30-A §6013-A. Maine Municipal Bond Insurance Fund
Status: in_force

1. Establishment. The Maine Municipal Bond Insurance Fund is established in the custody of the bank and under its jurisdiction and direction to provide credit enhancement in the form of bond insurance to municipalities, state instrumentalities and other governmental units on debt issued by them in the form of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness. [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).]

2. Administration. The bank shall administer the Maine Municipal Bond Insurance 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 and apart from any other funds or money of the State or the bank and must be used and administered exclusively for the purpose of this section. The fund consists of the following: A. Sums that are appropriated by the Legislature or transferred to the fund from time to time by the Treasurer of State; [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] B. Premiums, fees, charges, assessments received from municipalities that are obtaining directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, credit enhancement or other benefit from use of the fund; [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] C. Interest or other gains realized from the investment of fund balances; [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] D. Private gifts, bequests and donations made to the State for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established; [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] E. The proceeds of notes or bonds issued by the bank for the purpose of deposit in the fund; [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] F. Other funds from any public or private source received for use for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established; [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] G. Other funds from any public or private source received as part of an agreement with the bank for a joint venture undertaken for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established; and [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] H. Grants, awards or other payments made to the State or an instrumentality of the State by the United States for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established. These amounts must be paid directly into the fund without need for appropriation by the State. [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).]

3. Use and maintenance of the fund. The Maine Municipal Bond Insurance Fund must be used and maintained in the following manner. A. All money held in the fund may be used only to make payments pursuant to bond insurance contracts, to pay any or all operating expenses of the administration and operation of the Maine Municipal Bond Insurance Fund and to maintain the fund at an amount equal to the minimum insurance reserve. The minimum insurance reserve is that amount determined by actuarial study solicited by the bank as being necessary and prudent for the operation of the program. The bank may not enter into any contract for bond insurance unless it certifies that at the time of execution the amounts of money required to meet reserve minimums, as determined by the most recent actuarial study, are in the fund or will be deposited in the fund as part of the execution of the contract. Any money in the fund in excess of that needed to maintain the minimum insurance reserve may be used by the bank for any of its authorized activities. [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] B. To ensure the maintenance of the fund, a required minimum reserve, valued at cost, market, amortized value or other methods as determined proper by the actuarial method, must be determined. An amount equal to the determined required minimum reserve must be annually appropriated and paid for deposit in the fund. The amount of the minimum reserve deposit, if any, must be certified by the executive director of the bank to the Governor as the amount necessary to restore any fund to an amount equal to the required minimum reserve for the average aggregate amount of bond insurance contracts outstanding during the 12-month period prior to certification. [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).]

4. Operation and eligibility. The bond insurance program shall operate, determine eligibility and make payments as follows. A. The bank is authorized to operate a bond insurance program and may: (1) Establish fund insurance contracts; (2) Charge and collect premiums; (3) Make appropriate payments; (4) Sell bonds and notes of the bank, regardless of any other limitations or restrictions in this chapter, the proceeds of which may be used to meet the minimum reserve requirement of the Maine Municipal Bond Insurance Fund authorized and created by this section; and (5) Do all other things necessary, proper or desirable to administer and operate a municipal bond insurance program. [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] B. The bond insurance program may provide bond insurance to any public issuer of debt, including governmental units, municipalities, instrumentalities of the State, and the State. The bank may establish an application or procedure, requesting such information as it considers necessary or desirable, for eligible participants to apply for the benefits of the program. Acceptance of an applicant for participation in the program is in the sole judgment of the bank. Participation in the program must be evidenced by and made in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in a contract of insurance to be executed by the bank and the participating unit. The contract of insurance must state the terms and conditions under which insurance coverage is provided, the premiums, payments or assessments that may be due and payable or called for under the terms of the contract, the schedule upon which payments must be made and any other terms and conditions determined as necessary or desirable by the bank. [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] C. Contracts for insurance entered into 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 obligation or obligations, debt or debts or liability or liabilities on behalf of the State or constitute a pledge of the faith and credit of the State. All obligations to pay under the terms of any contracts of insurance entered into or issued under this chapter are payable solely from the revenues or funds pledged in the Maine Municipal Bond Insurance Fund and not from any other revenues, funds or assets of the bank or the State. There is no obligation implied, stated or expressed in this section from the bank or the State to make any payment to or on behalf of any 3rd party, including, but not limited to, bond holders, coinsurers, program participants or any other party whatsoever, from any source other than the bond insurance fund created in this section. Each bond insurance contract must contain on its face a statement to the effect that the bank is obligated to make any payments called for in the contract only from the assets and revenues available in the bond insurance fund and not from any other revenues or assets of the bank and that neither the full faith and credit of the bank or the State nor the taxing power of the State is pledged to make any payments of any type or kind called for in the contract of bond insurance. [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 605, §14 (NEW).]
30 M.R.S. § 7208 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 603 / Section 7208
30 §7208. Jurisdiction of the Mi'kmaq Tribal Court
Status: in_force

1. Exclusive jurisdiction over certain matters. Except as provided in subsections 5 and 6 , the Mi'kmaq Nation has the right to exercise exclusive jurisdiction, separate and distinct from the State, over: A. The following criminal offenses committed on Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land by an adult member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group: (1) Class C, D and E crimes in Titles 15 , 17 , 17‑A , 19‑A and 29‑A that are not committed against a person or the property of a person; and (2) Class C, D and E crimes committed against a person who is a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group or against the property of a person who is a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group. The Mi'kmaq Nation may not deny to any criminal defendant prosecuted for a Class C crime the rights and protections enumerated in 25 United States Code, Section 1302(c); [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §2 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §6 (AFF).] B. Juvenile crimes against a person or property involving conduct that, if committed by an adult, would fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Mi'kmaq Nation under paragraph A , and juvenile crimes, as defined in Title 15, section 3103, subsection 1, paragraphs B and C , committed by a juvenile member of the Mi'kmaq Nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians or the Penobscot Nation within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land; [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).] C. Civil actions between members of the Mi'kmaq Nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians or the Penobscot Nation arising on Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land and cognizable as small claims under the laws of the State and civil actions against a member of the Mi'kmaq Nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians or the Penobscot Nation under Title 22, section 2383 involving conduct within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land by a member of the Mi'kmaq Nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians or the Penobscot Nation; [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).] D. Indian child custody proceedings to the extent authorized by applicable state and federal law; [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).] E. Other domestic relations matters, including marriage, divorce and support, between members of the Mi'kmaq Nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians or the Penobscot Nation, both of whom reside within Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land; and [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).] F. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, civil and criminal actions regarding the enforcement of ordinances enacted pursuant to section 7206, subsection 8 , except that the Mi'kmaq Nation may not exercise jurisdiction over a nonprofit public municipal corporation. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).] The governing body of the Mi'kmaq Nation shall decide whether to exercise or terminate the exercise of the exclusive jurisdiction authorized by this subsection. The decision to exercise, to terminate the exercise of or to reassert the exercise of jurisdiction under each of the subject areas described by paragraphs A to F may be made separately. Until the Mi'kmaq Nation notifies the Attorney General that the nation has decided to exercise exclusive jurisdiction set forth in any or all of the paragraphs in this subsection, the State has exclusive jurisdiction over those matters. If the Mi'kmaq Nation chooses not to exercise, or chooses to terminate its exercise of, jurisdiction over the criminal, juvenile, civil and domestic matters described in this subsection, the State has exclusive jurisdiction over those matters. When the Mi'kmaq Nation chooses to reassert the exercise of exclusive jurisdiction over any or all of the areas under paragraphs A to F , the nation must first provide 30 days' notice to the Attorney General. In exercising its exclusive jurisdiction under paragraphs A and B , the Mi'kmaq Nation is enforcing Mi'kmaq tribal law. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §2 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §6 (AFF).]

2. Concurrent jurisdiction over certain criminal offenses. The Mi'kmaq Nation has the right to exercise jurisdiction, concurrently with the State, over the following criminal offenses: A. Class C, D and E crimes committed on Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land by an adult member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group against a person who is not a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group or against the property of a person who is not a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group; and [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §6 (AFF).] B. Class C, D and E crimes committed on Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land by a person who is not a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group as authorized in the federal Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022, Public Law 117-103, Division W, Title VIII, Subtitle A, Section 804, 25 United States Code, Section 1304. Notwithstanding subsection 3 , the Mi'kmaq Nation may not deny to any criminal defendant prosecuted pursuant to this paragraph the rights and protections enumerated in 25 United States Code, Sections 1302(a), 1302(c), 1303 and 1304(d) and all other rights whose protection is necessary under the United States Constitution in order for Congress or the State to recognize concurrent jurisdiction under this paragraph. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §6 (AFF).] The Mi'kmaq Nation may not deny to any criminal defendant prosecuted for a Class C crime the rights and protections enumerated in 25 United States Code, Section 1302(c). The governing body of the Mi'kmaq Nation shall decide whether to exercise or terminate the exercise of jurisdiction authorized by this subsection. In exercising the concurrent jurisdiction authorized by this subsection, the Mi'kmaq Nation is enforcing Mi'kmaq tribal law. The definitions of the criminal offenses and the punishments applicable to those criminal offenses over which the Mi'kmaq Nation has concurrent jurisdiction under this subsection are governed by the laws of the State. Issuance and execution of criminal process also are governed by the laws of the State. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §3 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §6 (AFF).]

2-A. Exclusive jurisdiction of the State. Except as provided in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B and subsection 2 , all laws of the State relating to criminal offenses and juvenile crimes apply within Mi'kmaq Nation Trust Land and the State has exclusive jurisdiction over those offenses and crimes. Notwithstanding subsections 1 and 2 , the State has exclusive jurisdiction over: A. All crimes and juvenile crimes committed on Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land against the State or against any office, department, agency, authority, commission, board, institution, hospital or other instrumentality of the State, including the Maine Turnpike Authority, the Maine Port Authority, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, the Maine Community College System, the Maine Veterans' Homes, the Maine Public Employees Retirement System, the Maine Military Authority and all similar state entities; and [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §6 (AFF).] B. Class C, D and E crimes defined in provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes outside of Titles 15 , 17 , 17‑A , 19‑A and 29‑A committed on Mi'kmaq Nation Jurisdiction Land by an adult member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group that are not committed against a person or the property of a person. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §6 (AFF).] Nothing in subsection 1 or 2 affects, alters or preempts the authority of the State to investigate or prosecute any conduct occurring in the State, including conduct occurring on Mi'kmaq Nation Trust Land, that is within the State's exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §6 (AFF).]

3. Definitions of crimes; tribal procedures. The definitions of the criminal offenses and juvenile crimes and the punishments applicable to those criminal offenses and juvenile crimes over which the Mi'kmaq Nation has exclusive jurisdiction under this section are governed by the laws of the State. Issuance and execution of criminal process are also governed by the laws of the State. The procedures for the establishment and operation of tribal forums created to effectuate the purposes of this section are governed by federal statute, including, without limitation, the provisions of 25 United States Code, Sections 1301 to 1303 and rules or regulations generally applicable to the exercise of criminal jurisdiction by Indian tribes on federal Indian reservations. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §5 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. D, §6 (AFF).]

4. Criminal records, juvenile records and fingerprinting. At the arraignment of a criminal defendant, the Mi'kmaq Tribal Court shall inquire whether fingerprints have been taken or whether arrangements have been made for fingerprinting. If neither has occurred, the Mi'kmaq Tribal Court shall instruct both the responsible law enforcement agency and the person charged as to their respective obligations in this regard, consistent with Title 25, section 1542‑A . At the conclusion of a criminal or juvenile proceeding within the Mi'kmaq Nation's exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction, except for a violation of Title 12 or Title 29‑A that is a Class D or Class E crime other than a Class D crime that involves hunting while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive alcohol level or the operation or attempted operation of a watercraft, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile or motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive alcohol level, the Mi'kmaq Tribal Court shall transmit to the Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Identification an abstract duly authorized on forms provided by the bureau. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

5. Lesser included offenses in state courts. In any criminal proceeding in the courts of the State in which a criminal offense under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Mi'kmaq Nation constitutes a lesser included offense of the criminal offense charged, the defendant may be convicted in the courts of the State of the lesser included offense. A lesser included offense is as defined under the laws of the State. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

6. Double jeopardy, collateral estoppel. A prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime over which the Mi'kmaq Nation has exclusive jurisdiction under this section does not bar a prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime, arising out of the same conduct, over which the State has exclusive jurisdiction. A prosecution for a criminal offense over which the Mi'kmaq Nation has concurrent jurisdiction under this section does not bar a prosecution for a criminal offense, arising out of the same conduct, over which the State has exclusive jurisdiction. A prosecution for a criminal offense over which the State has concurrent jurisdiction under this section does not bar a prosecution for a criminal offense, arising out of the same conduct, over which the Mi'kmaq Nation has exclusive jurisdiction. A prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime over which the State has exclusive jurisdiction does not bar a prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime, arising out of the same conduct, over which the Mi'kmaq Nation has exclusive jurisdiction under this section. The determination of an issue of fact in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a Mi'kmaq tribal forum does not constitute collateral estoppel in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a state court. The determination of an issue of fact in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a state court does not constitute collateral estoppel in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a Mi'kmaq tribal forum. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]

7. Full faith and credit. The State shall give full faith and credit to the judicial proceedings of the Mi'kmaq Nation. The Mi'kmaq Nation shall give full faith and credit to the judicial proceedings of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the State. [PL 1989, c. 148, §§3, 4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §§2, 5 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6005 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6005
30-A §6005. Intent of pledge
Status: in_force

Any pledge of revenue or other money made by the bank is valid and binding when the pledge is made. The revenues or other money so pledged and thereafter received by the bank is immediately subject to the lien of the pledge without any physical delivery of the revenues or other money. The lien of any such pledge is valid and binding against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the bank, regardless of whether those parties have notice of the pledge. Neither the resolution nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be filed or recorded, except in the records of the bank. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6203 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 231 / Section 6203
30-A §6203. Fund administration
Status: in_force

The department shall administer the fund. The fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts. [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2675 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2675
30-A §2675. Wearing of uniforms or badges; labor disputes
Status: in_force

No municipal police officer, special police officer, constable or other municipal law enforcement officer may wear or display a uniform or badge that identifies the officer as a public law enforcement officer at the site of a labor dispute, strike or lockout, except while on active duty in the public service and while traveling to and from public work. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 1504 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1504
30-A §1504. Sheriff to return list of prisoners at each criminal session of court
Status: in_force

Every sheriff shall return a list of prisoners in custody to the Superior Court for a county on the first business day of every month, and afterwards a list of all committed during the session, certifying the cause for which and the person by whom committed, and shall have the calendar of prisoners in court for its inspection. The sheriff shall also provide lists of prisoners in custody to the Superior Court or to a District Court upon receipt of a request for an additional or updated list. The sheriff shall also provide for the transportation of prisoners to and from the District Court or Superior Court and ensure the safe custody of prisoners while they may be present during any court proceeding as directed by the court. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 146 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 722, §6 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 707 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 707
30-A §707. Illegal assessments
Status: in_force

All assessments under this Part made by the county commissioners which include sums assessed for an illegal object are not void, nor shall any error, mistake, omission or inclusion of illegal sums in the assessment by the county commissioners void any part of the assessment that is assessed for legal purposes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

Any person paying a tax assessed for an illegal object may bring a civil action against the county in the Superior Court for the same county and may recover as much of the sum paid as was assessed for an illegal object, with 25% interest and costs and any damages which that person has sustained because of the mistakes, errors or omissions of the 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. § 3 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 3
30-A §3. Expense accounts to be under oath
Status: in_force

Whenever required by law to provide a bill of expenses, every county officer shall itemize the bill and swear, before presenting it for auditing or payment, that it includes only actual cash spent in performing the officer's official duties. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 908 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 908
30-A §908. Ambulance service in the plantations and unorganized territories of Piscataquis County
Status: in_force

The county commissioners of Piscataquis County may expend funds for ambulance service in the plantations and unorganized territories of that county. Those funds may be raised by tax levy in those plantations and territories. The commissioners may contract with either a profit or nonprofit agency or a municipality to provide ambulance service and may enter into reciprocal agreements with private, public and municipal agencies for ambulance service. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4765 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4765
30-A §4765. Emergency Housing Relief Fund and Program
Status: in_force

1. Creation. The Emergency Housing Relief Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the Maine State Housing Authority. The fund may receive money from any available state, federal or private source. The fund may not lapse, but must be carried forward to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. WW, §1 (NEW).]

2. Program. The Emergency Housing Relief Fund Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the Maine State Housing Authority. [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. WW, §1 (NEW).]

3. Uses of fund. The fund may be used for short-term or long-term assistance under the program, which may include: A. Providing rental assistance or appropriate housing for people experiencing homelessness who are staying in hotels as a short-term housing solution; [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. WW, §1 (NEW).] B. Supplementing or creating a program similar to the home investment partnerships program created pursuant to the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase and convert appropriate buildings to housing to address the needs of people experiencing homelessness or facing other immediate housing needs; [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. WW, §1 (NEW).] C. Supplementing or enhancing other short-term rental assistance programs such as rapid rehousing services; [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. WW, §1 (NEW).] D. Creating supportive housing for people with disabilities, mental health challenges or substance use disorder using an approach that prioritizes providing permanent housing to people experiencing homelessness; and [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. WW, §1 (NEW).] E. Any other use that addresses housing emergencies in the State. [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. WW, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. WW, §1 (NEW).]

4. Reporting. Beginning February 1, 2023, the Maine State Housing Authority shall provide a quarterly report of expenditures from the fund and the goals and achievements of the program to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over housing matters. [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. WW, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3861 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3861
30-A §3861. Lien on baggage or other property
Status: in_force

The keeper of any inn, hotel or boardinghouse has a lien on the baggage and other property in and about the inn, hotel or boardinghouse belonging to or under the control of guests or boarders, for the proper charges due from those guests or boarders for the accommodation, board and lodging, all money paid for or advanced to them and any other extras that are furnished on request. The innkeeper, hotelkeeper or boardinghouse keeper may detain this baggage and other property until those charges are paid. The baggage and other property is exempt from attachment or execution until the keeper's lien and the cost of satisfying it are satisfied. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 174 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 174
30-A §174. Enforcing payment of taxes; collection of accounts due counties
Status: in_force

1. Enforcing payment of taxes. The county treasurer may enforce the payment of taxes in the manner prescribed for the Treasurer 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).]

2. Charging off accounts. The county treasurer may charge off the county's books of account, in whole or in part, any accounts receivable, including taxes, that the county commissioners certify as impracticable of realization. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 6011 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6011
30-A §6011. Bonds as legal investments and security
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any restrictions contained in any other law, the State and all public officers, governmental units and agencies of the State, all national banking associations, state banks, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries, may legally invest any sinking funds, money or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or notes issued by the bank under this chapter. These bonds or notes are authorized security for any and all public deposits. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 6207-B — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6207-B
30 §6207-B. Jurisdiction of Penobscot Nation over drinking water within the Penobscot Indian territory
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of state law to the contrary, pursuant to the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980, Public Law 96-420, Section 6(e)(1), the State and the Penobscot Nation agree and establish that: [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).]

1. Jurisdiction of Penobscot Nation to administer drinking water-related programs. The Penobscot Nation may seek to be treated as a state pursuant to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 United States Code, Section 300j-11, and its implementing regulations, as amended, within the Penobscot Indian territory and may otherwise benefit from and exercise jurisdiction under any other federal law enacted after October 10, 1980 that permits a federally recognized Indian tribe to administer drinking water-related programs; and [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).]

2. Administration of drinking water-related programs does not affect or preempt state law. The application of any provision of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and its implementing regulations, as amended, and of any other federal law enacted after October 10, 1980 that permits a federally recognized Indian tribe to administer drinking water-related programs and the enforcement of such laws and regulations by the Penobscot Nation under subsection 1 does not affect or preempt the laws of the State. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).]

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Penobscot Nation's jurisdiction does not extend beyond the Penobscot Indian territory. [PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 647, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5958 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 5958
30-A §5958. Prohibited acts and limitation of powers
Status: in_force

The bank may 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).]

1. Loans. Make loans of money to any person other than a governmental unit or purchase securities issued by any person other than a governmental unit or for investment, except 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. Banking business. Emit bills of credit, accept deposits of money for time or demand deposit, administer trust, engage in any form or manner in, or in the conduct of, any private or commercial banking business or act as a savings bank or savings and loan association; or [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Bank and trust company. Be or constitute a bank or trust company within the jurisdiction or under the control of the Bureau of Financial Institutions, the Superintendent of Financial Institutions or the comptroller of the currency of the United States or the United States Department of the Treasury. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 44, §11 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 44, §14 (AFF).]

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize or to empower the bank to be or to constitute a dealer in securities within the meaning of or subject to any securities law, securities exchange law or securities dealers law of the United States or of the State or of any other state or jurisdiction, domestic or foreign. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 5702 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5702
30-A §5702. Limitation
Status: in_force

No municipality may incur debt which would cause its total debt outstanding at any time, exclusive of debt incurred for school purposes, for storm or sanitary sewer purposes, for energy facility purposes or for municipal airport purposes to exceed 7 1/2% of its last full state valuation, or any lower percentage or amount that a municipality may set. A municipality may incur debt for school purposes to an amount outstanding at any time not exceeding 10% of its last full state valuation, or any lower percentage or amount that a municipality may set, for storm or sanitary sewer purposes to an amount outstanding at any time not exceeding 7 1/2% of its last full state valuation, or any lower percentage or amount that a municipality may set, and for municipal airport and special district purposes to an amount outstanding at any time not exceeding 3% of its last full state valuation, or any lower percentage or amount that a municipality may set; provided, however, that in no event may any municipality incur debt which would cause its total debt outstanding at any time to exceed 15% of its last full state valuation, or any lower percentage or amount that a municipality may set. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 213 (AMD).]

For the purposes of this section, full state valuation shall mean the state valuation most recently certified by the State Tax Assessor pursuant to Title 36, section 381 , adjusted to 100%. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

If a particular loan is or has been incurred by a municipality for school, storm or sanitary sewer, municipal airport, water and other purposes, or any combination thereof, the treasurer of the municipality shall make and maintain records showing the proportion, if any, of such loan incurred for school purposes, for storm or sanitary sewer purposes, for municipal airport purposes, for water purposes and for other purposes and the same proportions shall be applied to each maturity of such loan. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3812 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3812
30-A §3812. Licensing board; granting and revocation of licenses
Status: in_force

1. Licensing board. The municipal officers of every municipality shall serve as the licensing board for the issuance of innkeepers' and tavernkeepers' licenses. [PL 1997, c. 446, §2 (AMD).]

2. Meetings. The licensing board shall meet as provided in this subsection. A. They shall meet annually during the month of May on a date and at a time and place in the municipality that they determine. At least 7 days before the meeting, they must post notices stating the purpose of the meeting in at least 2 public places in the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The licensing board may meet at any other time at a meeting specially called and with public notice as provided in paragraph A . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Issuance and revocation of licenses. At any meeting held under subsection 2 , the licensing board may do the following. A. The board may license as many persons of good moral character to be innkeepers or tavernkeepers in the municipality as it considers necessary. (1) The license must specify the building in which the business will be conducted. (2) The board may issue the license under any restrictions and regulations that it considers necessary. [PL 1997, c. 446, §3 (AMD).] B. The board may revoke any license previously granted under this section as provided in section 3814 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 1997, c. 446, §3 (AMD).]

4. License expiration. All licenses granted under this section expire one year after issuance. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 108 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 108
30-A §108. Charges and rents
Status: in_force

1. Publication charges. The county commissioners shall set the amount to be charged by the register of probate for the publication of notices required by law. The amount set may not be less than the county's actual cost of providing the publication service, including the actual cost of publication. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Rent for county housing. The county commissioners shall set the amount of rent to be charged the sheriff or jailer occupying the house or apartment connected with the county jail. The amount of rent must be reasonable, but may not be less than the actual cost of operating and maintaining the house or apartment, including the cost of any fuel and electricity supplied by the county. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3835 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3835
30-A §3835. Removal of hotel property
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 4-A , any person who removes or attempts to remove from any hotel, inn, boardinghouse, lodging house, campground or restaurant any article of property belonging to or in use in that establishment is guilty of a Class D crime and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 11 months, or both. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 371-B — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 371-B
30-A §371-B. Selection; qualifications
Status: in_force

1. Manner of election or appointment. Sheriffs are elected or appointed and hold their offices according to the Constitution of Maine. Their election must be conducted and determined as is provided for county commissioners. Sheriffs take office on the first day of January following their election. [PL 1997, c. 562, Pt. D, §6 (RPR); PL 1997, c. 562, Pt. D, §11 (AFF).]

2. Filling vacancies. Vacancies in the office of sheriff caused by death, resignation, removal from the county, permanent incapacity or any other reason must be filled as provided in the Constitution of Maine. In the case of a vacancy in the term of a sheriff who was nominated by primary election before the general election the sheriff appointed by the Governor to fill the vacancy until a successor is chosen at election must be enrolled in the same political party as the sheriff whose term is vacant. In making the appointment, the Governor shall choose from any recommendations submitted to the Governor by the county committee of the political party from which the appointment is made. [PL 1997, c. 562, Pt. D, §6 (RPR); PL 1997, c. 562, Pt. D, §11 (AFF).]

3. Minimum qualifications for officers. A person may not be appointed to the office of sheriff, be a candidate for election to the office of sheriff or serve as sheriff of any county in the State unless the candidate meets the following qualifications: A. The candidate swears to or affirms the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics; [PL 1997, c. 562, Pt. D, §6 (RPR); PL 1997, c. 562, Pt. D, §11 (AFF).] B. The candidate has never been convicted of a Class C or higher crime; [PL 1997, c. 562, Pt. D, §6 (RPR); PL 1997, c. 562, Pt. D, §11 (AFF).] C. The candidate applies to the Secretary of State for a criminal background investigation; [PL 2011, c. 342, §32 (AMD).] D. The candidate submits written certification from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy that the candidate: (1) Is currently certified as a law enforcement officer and has met the basic law enforcement training standards under Title 25, section 2804‑C ; or (3) Was previously certified as a law enforcement officer and agrees to meet the basic law enforcement training standards under Title 25, section 2804‑C within one year of taking office; and [PL 2021, c. 202, §1 (AMD).] E. The candidate swears to or affirms that the candidate has at least 2 years of supervisory employment experience in law enforcement or corrections or a combination of both and submits the name, address and telephone number for the relevant employer or employers. [PL 2019, c. 33, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 202, §1 (AMD).]

3-A. Ongoing training. A person appointed to the office of sheriff shall continually meet the in-service law enforcement training standards under Title 25, section 2804‑E and any other statutory requirements of preservice, basic or in-service law enforcement training required for certification or continued certification as a law enforcement officer. [PL 2021, c. 202, §2 (NEW).]

4. Exception. Any person who served as a full-time law enforcement officer employed by a municipal police department or a state agency, including the University of Maine System, on or before July 1, 1990 or is serving in the office of sheriff on June 26, 2021 or served prior to that date is deemed to meet the minimum qualifications of subsection 3 . [PL 2021, c. 202, §3 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2653 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2653
30-A §2653. Expenses
Status: in_force

Each municipality shall pay the reasonable expenses of its clerk and deputy clerk incurred in attending the annual meetings of the Maine Municipal Association and the Maine Town and City Clerks' Association. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3814 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3814
30-A §3814. Revocation or suspension of license; hearing; appeal
Status: in_force

1. Applicability. This section applies to all licenses issued by the licensing authorities authorized under this subchapter and section 3931 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Revocation or suspension of license. The licensing authority designated in this subchapter and section 3931 shall enforce this subchapter and section 3931 and shall prosecute all offenders. If the licensing authority is satisfied that the licensee is unfit to hold a license, it may revoke the license at any time. For any cause which it considers satisfactory, the licensing authority may suspend a license for any period of time that it considers proper. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Hearing. A license may not be revoked or suspended under subsection 2 until after investigation and hearing. The licensing authority shall serve notice of the hearing on the licensee or leave it at the licensed premises at least 3 days before the time set for hearing. At the hearing, the licensee must be given an opportunity to: A. Hear the evidence in support of the charge against the licensee and to cross-examine, alone or through counsel, the witnesses; 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. Be heard in the licensee's own defense. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Appeal. Appeal from the decision of the licensing authority to the Superior Court in the county in which the licensing authority is located may be obtained in the manner provided in the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. Courts of competent jurisdiction, for due cause shown, may issue temporary orders restraining the enforcement of revocations or suspensions, and after full hearing may vacate those temporary orders or make them permanent. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4902 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4902
30-A §4902. Lenders certification
Status: in_force

A mortgage loan is not eligible for purchase or commitment to purchase by an authority under this subchapter unless at or before the time of transfer of the loan to the authority, the originating bank, life insurance company, savings and loan association, other financial institution or the Federal Government certifies that: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Loan a prudent investment. In its judgment the mortgage loan would in all respects be a prudent investment for its own account; 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. Reinvestment of sale proceeds. When the mortgage loan so sold is secured by land and improvements constituting a one-family to 4-family housing unit or has been held by the originator for more than one year since the completion of the construction of the securing structure, the proceeds of sale or its equivalent will be reinvested in residential mortgages or notes within the State, or invested in short term obligations pending the purchase of such residential mortgages or notes. For purposes of this section and section 4903 , the term "residential mortgages or notes" includes, but is not limited to, 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).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2101 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 111 / Section 2101
30-A §2101. Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to implement the home rule powers granted to municipalities by the Constitution of Maine, Article VIII, Part Second. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3552 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 165 / Section 3552
30-A §3552. Applicability of building and other laws
Status: in_force

The construction or occupancy of any structure erected or affixed under any lease under this chapter is subject to the building, fire, garage, health and zoning ordinances, bylaws and regulations applicable in the municipality. Any structure erected over or affixed to any public street or way under this chapter is valid and declared a legal structure. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 6013 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6013
30-A §6013. Insurance or guaranty
Status: in_force

1. Insurance or guaranty authorized. The bank may obtain any insurance or guaranty from any department or agency of the United States or nongovernmental insurer, as to, or of, or for, the payment or repayment of, interest or principal, or both, or any part of the interest and principal on: A. Any bonds or notes issued by the bank; 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. Any municipal securities of governmental units purchased or held by the bank 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).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Contracts and agreements for insurance. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the bank may enter into any agreement or contract with respect to any insurance or guaranty under this section, except to the extent that the agreement or contract would in any way impair or interfere with the bank's ability to perform and fulfill the terms of any agreement made with the holders of the bonds or notes of the bank. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 452 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 452
30-A §452. Patrol
Status: in_force

The sheriff in each county, in person or by the sheriff's deputies, to the extent the sheriff undertakes to patrol, shall patrol those areas in the county that have no local law enforcement but may not be required by law to patrol the entire county. The county commissioners, with the sheriff's agreement, may enter into a contract with a municipality under section 107 to provide specific patrol services by the sheriff's department in return for payment for these services. [PL 1991, c. 478 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 422 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 422
30-A §422. Fees from deputies
Status: in_force

No sheriff may receive any fees earned by the sheriff's deputies or any percentage of those fees from any of the deputies. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 7504 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 305 / Section 7504
30-A §7504. Service fees
Status: in_force

1. Authority. The county commissioners of each county may impose a service fee on recipients of eligible services, as described in subsection 2 , provided in the unorganized territory. [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

2. Eligible services. For the purposes of this section, eligible services include: A. Solid waste management; [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] B. Structural fire protection; [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] C. Ambulance and emergency medical services; [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] D. Law enforcement; [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] E. Animal control; and [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] F. Other services provided to property owners or residents in a limited geographic area. [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

3. Conditions. A service fee imposed under this section must be: A. Based on the actual cost of providing the service; [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] B. Imposed only on persons eligible for or actually receiving the service; and [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] C. Imposed on all similarly situated persons eligible for or actually receiving the service. [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

4. Use of revenues. Revenues received under this section must be used to reduce the amount requested to be raised through property taxes under Title 36, chapter 115 . [PL 2007, c. 541, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1805 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1805
30-A §1805. Governmental function
Status: in_force

The Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail shall administer and exercise the authority granted to it under this chapter. The carrying out of its powers and duties is considered the performance of an essential governmental function. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 743-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 743-A
30-A §743-A. Filing of county budget
Status: in_force

A copy of the adopted budget must be filed with the State Auditor on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor and must be retained by the State Auditor for 3 years. [PL 1995, c. 380, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 380, §10 (AFF); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3514 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3514
30-A §3514. Limitation on charter service
Status: in_force

Charter service provided by the district must originate or terminate at some point within that district. Charter service provided by a district is in all respects subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission in the same manner and to the same extent as private companies providing charter service, except that a regional transportation corporation may not provide any charter service other than that specifically provided for under the conditions of any license granted the corporation by the Public Utilities 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. § 4855 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4855
30-A §4855. Application of fund
Status: in_force

1. Application to bonds of Maine State Housing Authority. Money in the fund may, in whole or in part, be pledged or transferred and deposited as security for and applied in payment of principal of, interest on or redemption premiums on bonds of the Maine State Housing Authority issued after April 1, 1982, in accordance with section 4852 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Application on behalf of low-income persons. Pursuant to any contract with or on behalf of persons of low income, the Maine State Housing Authority may, in whole or in part, apply money in the fund in accordance with section 4852 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3962 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3962
30-A §3962. Account of business done and disclosure to consumer
Status: in_force

1. Account kept. Every pawnbroker shall maintain records in which the pawnbroker shall enter: A. The date, duration, amount, periodic rate of interest and annual percentage rate of every loan that is made; [PL 1993, c. 59, §2 (AMD).] A-1. The finance charge, due dates for payment and the total payment needed to redeem or repurchase the pawned property; [PL 1993, c. 59, §2 (NEW).] B. An accurate account and description of the property pawned; [PL 1993, c. 59, §2 (AMD).] B-1. The terms of redemption or repurchase, including any reduction in the finance charge for early redemption or repurchase and the right of the consumer to at least one extension of one month at the same rate of interest upon request in writing or in person; and [PL 1995, c. 397, §14 (AMD).] C. The name and residence of the consumer. [PL 1993, c. 59, §2 (AMD).] The pawnbroker shall allow the municipal officers to inspect these records at all reasonable times. [PL 1995, c. 397, §14 (AMD).]

2. Delivery to consumer. At the time of the pawn transaction, the pawnbroker shall deliver to the consumer a signed, written disclosure complying with the truth-in-lending provisions of the Maine Consumer Credit Code, Title 9-A, Article 8-A , containing the items required by subsection 1 and the name and address of the pawnbroker. [PL 2011, c. 427, Pt. D, §18 (AMD).]

3. List filed with law enforcement agency and regional tracking system. Within 10 days of a transaction, a pawnbroker shall submit to a regional property and recovery tracking system administered by a regional law enforcement support organization designated by the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, in a form acceptable to the recipient, a report of the transaction, including: A. The name and address of the pawnbroker; [PL 2019, c. 296, §1 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 296, §2 (AFF).] B. The date and time of the transaction; [PL 2019, c. 296, §1 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 296, §2 (AFF).] C. The name, address, date of birth, telephone number, if any, and unique identifying number on the written proof of identification required under section 3971 of the consumer or seller; and [PL 2019, c. 296, §1 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 296, §2 (AFF).] D. Information on every item involved in the transaction, including a description of the item, manufacturer, if known, serial number, if any, and amount of the loan or purchase price given for the item. [PL 2019, c. 296, §1 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 296, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2019, c. 296, §1 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 296, §2 (AFF).]

4. Violation. A violation of this section constitutes a violation of Title 9-A, section 5-201, subsection 1 , subject to the civil remedies of the Maine Consumer Credit Code, and constitutes a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. [PL 1993, c. 59, §2 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4216 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4216
30-A §4216. Transfers of shoreland property
Status: in_force

1. Shoreland areas. Any person transferring property on which a subsurface waste water disposal system is located within a shoreland area, as described in Title 38, section 435 , shall provide the transferee with a written statement by the transferor as to whether the system has malfunctioned during the 180 days preceding the date of transfer. [PL 2007, c. 568, §2 (NEW).]

2. Additional requirements; shoreland areas. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1 , the following provisions apply to the transfer of property within a shoreland area as described in Title 38, section 435 . A. A person purchasing property on which a subsurface waste water disposal system is located within a shoreland area, as described in Title 38, section 435 , shall prior to purchase have the system inspected by a person certified by the department except that if it is impossible due to weather conditions to perform an inspection of the system prior to the purchase, the inspection must be performed within 9 months after transfer of the property. If the inspection finds that the system is malfunctioning, the system must be repaired or replaced within one year after transfer of the property. For purposes of this paragraph only, indications of a malfunctioning system are limited to the indications specified in the definition of "malfunctioning system" in the department's rules regulating subsurface waste water disposal that are in effect on the effective date of this paragraph. [PL 2019, c. 43, §1 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 43, §2 (AFF).] B. A subsurface waste water disposal system that has been installed pursuant to section 4211 and rules adopted under Title 22, section 42 within 3 years prior to the closing date of the transfer of property is not subject to the inspection requirements of paragraph A . [PL 2007, c. 568, §2 (NEW).] C. If the seller of the shoreland property has a written inspection report for an inspection of the subsurface waste water disposal system that was performed within 3 years prior to the date of the transfer of property by a person certified by the department, then the seller shall provide the inspection results to the purchaser, and the purchaser is not required to have the system inspected pursuant to paragraph A . [PL 2007, c. 568, §2 (NEW).] D. The inspection described in paragraph A is not required if the purchaser certifies to the local plumbing inspector that the purchaser will replace the subsurface waste water disposal system within one year of the transfer of property. [PL 2007, c. 568, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 43, §1 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 43, §2 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3504 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3504
30-A §3504. Management
Status: in_force

The affairs of a district formed under section 3502 or 3502‑A must be managed by a board of directors chosen from the inhabitants of the municipality or municipalities composing the district. [PL 2019, c. 242, §6 (AMD).]

1. Number of directors. Except as provided in subsection 3 , each municipality is entitled to one director for each 10,000 inhabitants of the municipality or fraction of that number, as determined by the latest Federal Decennial Census, in accordance with the following schedule: A. 0 to 10,000--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).] B. 10,001 to 20,000--2; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. 20,001 to 30,000--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).] D. 30,001 to 40,000--4; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. 40,001 to 50,000--5; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. 50,001 to 60,000--6; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] G. 60,001 to 70,000--7; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] H. Over 70,001--8. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Appointment; terms; quorum. The municipal officers of each municipality shall appoint the directors of a district. Initially, the directors' terms of office must be determined by lot at their first organizational meeting as follows: One-third of those appointed serve for 3 years, 1/3 for 2 years and the remaining number for one year. All subsequent appointments are for a term of 3 years. Directors serve until their successors have been appointed, with vacancies being filled for the unexpired portion of the respective terms. A majority of the directors constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Action taken by 2/3 of the directors present at any meeting at which a quorum is in attendance is considered to be the action of the full board of directors. [PL 2019, c. 242, §7 (AMD).]

3. Greater Portland Transit District. The board of directors of the Greater Portland Transit District, composed of the City of Portland, the City of Westbrook and the Town of Falmouth, consists of 5 directors appointed from the City of Portland, 3 directors appointed from the City of Westbrook and 2 directors appointed from the Town of Falmouth. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, the board of directors of the Greater Portland Transit District may receive and accept applications for membership from other municipalities located wholly or partially within, or contiguous to, the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System whether or not they are contiguous to other members of the Greater Portland Transit District and may determine the number of directors to be appointed from those municipalities to the board of directors of the Greater Portland Transit District on any basis that is mutually agreed upon by the municipality applying for membership and the board of directors of the Greater Portland Transit District. The member municipalities may, by ordinance, provide that their appointees serve at the will of the appointing power or for terms that are shorter than those established in subsection 2 . [PL 2019, c. 554, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5281 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 208-A / Section 5281
30-A §5281. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]

1. Commercial and industrial property. "Commercial and industrial property" means real and personal property used for or in connection with an industrial, commercial or other business enterprise and includes, but is not limited to, real or personal property used, useful or intended for use in or as warehouses or other wholesale distribution facilities, factories or other manufacturing facilities, commercial business facilities, retail business facilities, service business facilities, office buildings, hotels and motels and parking garages. [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]

2. Original assessed value. "Original assessed value" means the assessed value of all commercial and industrial property located within the municipal incentive development zone as of the date of approval of the municipal incentive development zone by the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development. [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2171-C-1 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2171-C-1
30-A §2171-C-1. Legislative authorization to proceed
Status: in_force

Within one year following the public hearing held pursuant to section 2171‑C , a representative from the secession territory shall cause legislation to be submitted to the Legislature to obtain the authorization of the Legislature to proceed with the secession process. Unless authorization to proceed is received from the Legislature, the question of secession may not proceed to the advisory referendum held pursuant to section 2171‑D . The authorization of the Legislature to proceed with the secession process does not affect the ultimate determination of the Legislature on the proposal for secession submitted pursuant to section 2171‑E or 2171‑G . [PL 2013, c. 384, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5286 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 208-A / Section 5286
30-A §5286. Declaration of public purpose
Status: in_force

The actions required to assist the establishment of municipal incentive development zones, including implementation of the applicable infrastructure improvement plans, and the execution and financing of these plans, are a public purpose. [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5651 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5651
30-A §5651. Determination of municipal year; change
Status: in_force

The municipal officers shall determine the municipal 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).]

A municipality or plantation may raise one or 2 taxes during a single valuation if the taxes raised are based on appropriations made for a municipal fiscal year that does not exceed 18 months. A municipal or plantation fiscal year may extend beyond the end of the current tax year and the municipal officers or assessors of a plantation, when changing the municipality's or plantation's fiscal year, may, for transition purposes, adopt one or more fiscal years not longer than 18 months each. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1562 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1562
30-A §1562. Restitution
Status: in_force

The imposition of restitution at all jails is subject to the following conditions. [PL 1995, c. 197, §1 (RPR).]

1. Damage to property. Restitution may be imposed for the purpose of replacing or repairing property destroyed or damaged by a prisoner or juvenile while the prisoner or juvenile is at the jail. When restitution is imposed at a jail, a prisoner or a juvenile who is subject to that restitution and who is able to generate money from whatever source shall pay 25% of that money to the facility where the damage occurred. The facility shall collect that money and apply it to defray the cost of replacement or repair of the items destroyed or damaged. [PL 1995, c. 197, §1 (RPR).]

2. Medical care. Restitution may be imposed for the purpose of paying the cost of medical care incurred as a result of the conduct of a prisoner or juvenile while the prisoner or juvenile is at the jail. When restitution is imposed at a jail, a prisoner or a juvenile who is subject to that restitution and who is able to generate money from whatever source shall pay 25% of that money to the jail where the medical care was provided. The facility shall collect that money and apply it to defray the cost of medical care. [PL 1995, c. 197, §1 (RPR).]

3. Transfer of prisoner or juvenile. A prisoner or juvenile who is transferred to another facility remains liable for any restitution authorized under this subchapter. The facility receiving the prisoner or juvenile shall collect the restitution and transfer it to the facility where the damage occurred or where the medical care was provided. [PL 1995, c. 197, §1 (NEW).]

4. Money available. Restitution is not authorized if its imposition would create an excessive financial hardship, as determined by the sheriff, on the dependents of the prisoner. Any payments made for the support of the dependents that are required by the Department of Health and Human Services may not be used for restitution payments. [PL 1995, c. 197, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1006 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1006
30-A §1006. Damage to meridians; penalty
Status: in_force

Whoever willfully displaces, alters, defaces, breaks or otherwise damages any of the pillars or points, plates, enclosures, bars, locks, bolts or any part of the structure of any meridian line or standard of length: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Civil violation. Commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $100 may be adjudged, to be recovered on complaint in the county where the structure is located, half to the complainant and half to the county; 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. Liable for cost of repairs. Is liable in a civil action for the amount necessarily expended in repairing damages caused by that act. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 65 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 65
30-A §65. Apportionment of county commissioner districts
Status: in_force

1. Redistricting, generally. In 2021 and every 10 years thereafter, the apportionment commission established under the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 1-A shall review the existing county commissioner districts and, as necessary, reapportion those districts in each county to establish as nearly as practicable equally populated districts. The Speaker of the House is responsible for calling the commission together to review the county commissioner districts. No action may be taken by the commission without a quorum of 7. A. The apportionment commission shall divide the number of commissioners in each county into the number of inhabitants of the county, excluding foreigners not naturalized, according to the latest Federal Decennial Census or a state census previously ordered by the Legislature to coincide with the Federal Decennial Census, to determine a mean population figure for each county commissioner district. Each county commissioner district must be formed of contiguous and compact territory and must cross political subdivision lines the least number of times necessary to establish as nearly as practicable equally populated districts. Whenever the population of a municipality entitles it to more than one district, all whole districts must be drawn within the municipal boundaries. Any population remainder within the municipality must be included in a district drawn to cross the municipal boundary as long as the population remainder within the municipality is contiguous to another municipality or municipalities included in the district. Any county that already meets the standards and guidelines for equally populated districts, as established by this section, the Constitution of Maine and the Constitution of the United States, need not be reapportioned. [PL 2013, c. 85, §2 (AMD).] B. Interested parties from each county may submit redistricting plans for the commission to consider. Those plans must be submitted to the commission no later than 30 calendar days after the commission is called together by the Speaker of the House under this subsection. The commission may hold public hearings on plans affecting each county. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The commission shall submit its plan to the Clerk of the House no later than June 1st of the year in which reapportionment is required. The Clerk of the House shall submit to the Legislature, no later than January 15, 2022, and every 10th year thereafter, one legislative document to reapportion the county commissioner districts based on the plan submitted by the apportionment commission. The Legislature must enact the submitted plan or a plan of its own in regular or special session by a vote of 2/3 of the members of each House within 30 calendar days after the plan is submitted to it by the Clerk of the House. This action is subject to the Governor's approval, as provided in the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 2. [PL 2013, c. 85, §2 (AMD).] [PL 2013, c. 85, §2 (AMD).]

2. Supreme Judicial Court. If the Legislature fails to make an apportionment within the 30 calendar days, the Supreme Judicial Court shall make the apportionment within 60 calendar days following the period in which the Legislature is required to act, but fails to do so. In making the apportionment, the Supreme Judicial Court shall consider plans and briefs filed by the public with the court during the first 30 days of the period in which the court is required to apportion. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Funding. The commission shall make equal amounts of money available to the 2 major parties represented on the commission for the purpose of this apportionment. In addition, sufficient funds shall be made available to the chairman of the commission. The commission shall recommend to the Legislature, if that body is in session, otherwise to the Legislative Council, an appropriation sufficient to cover the cost 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. § 2552 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 121 / Section 2552
30-A §2552. Designation of officials
Status: in_force

1. Assessors and assistant assessors. The following provisions apply to assessors and their assistants. A. Assessors and their assistants shall be chosen annually on the 2nd Monday of March to serve for one year and until others are chosen and qualified in their places, unless the city charter provides 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).] B. In addition to the assistant assessors chosen under a city charter, the municipal officers may authorize the assessors to appoint any necessary assistants to serve during the municipal year in which they are appointed. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Notwithstanding the provisions of any city charter to the contrary, the city council, by ordinance, may provide for a single assessor whose powers and duties are the same as for towns, and who is appointed for a term not exceeding 5 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 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Board of assessment review. The following provisions apply to a board of assessment review. A. Any city choosing a single assessor may adopt a board of assessment review by vote of the city council at least 90 days before the annual city election. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. D, §4 (AMD).] B. The board of assessment review shall consist of 3 members appointed by the city council. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 city council, when adopting a board of assessment review, may fix the compensation of the board's members. One member shall be appointed for one year, one member for 2 years and one member for 3 years. Thereafter, the term of each new member is 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).] D. Any city adopting a board of assessment review may discontinue the board by vote of the city council at least 90 days before the annual city election, in which case the board ceases to exist at the end of the municipal year. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. D, §5 (AMD).] E. Cities with a population of 5,000 or more may provide by ordinance for a board of assessment review consisting of 5 or 7 members. The terms of office of members must not exceed 5 years and initial appointments must be such that the terms of office of no more than 2 members will expire in any single 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).] F. This subsection does not apply in any city which is incorporated into a primary assessing 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 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. D, §§4, 5 (AMD).]

3. Constable. When a vacancy occurs in the office of constable, the municipal officers may appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the 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).]

4. Warden and clerk. A warden and clerk for each ward shall be elected by secret ballot at the regular election of municipal officers. A. They shall assume the duties of office on the Monday following election. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. They shall hold office for one year and until others are chosen and qualified in their places. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Officials elected by aldermen and common council. In the election of any official by the board of aldermen or jointly by the aldermen and common council in which the mayor has a right to give a deciding vote, if the candidates have an equal number of votes, the mayor shall determine which of them is elected. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Officials appointed by the municipal officers. Whenever appointments to office are made by the municipal officers, they shall be made by the mayor with the consent of the aldermen and may be removed by the mayor. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 6207-A — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6207-A
30 §6207-A. Jurisdiction of the Passamaquoddy Tribe over drinking water within the Passamaquoddy Indian territory
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of state law to the contrary, pursuant to the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980, Public Law 96-420, Section 6(e)(1), the State and the Passamaquoddy Tribe agree and establish that: [PL 2021, c. 650, §9 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 650, §13 (AFF).]

1. Jurisdiction of Passamaquoddy Tribe to administer drinking water-related programs. The Passamaquoddy Tribe may seek to be treated as a state pursuant to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 United States Code, Section 300j-11, and its implementing regulations, as amended, within the Passamaquoddy Indian territory and may otherwise benefit from and exercise jurisdiction under any other federal law enacted after October 10, 1980 that permits a federally recognized Indian tribe to administer drinking water-related programs; and [PL 2021, c. 650, §9 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 650, §13 (AFF).]

2. Administration of drinking water-related programs does not affect or preempt state law. The application of any provision of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and its implementing regulations, as amended, and of any other federal law enacted after October 10, 1980 that permits a federally recognized Indian tribe to administer drinking water-related programs, and the enforcement of such laws and regulations by the Passamaquoddy Tribe under subsection 1 does not affect or preempt the laws of the State. [PL 2021, c. 650, §9 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 650, §13 (AFF).]

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Passamaquoddy Tribe's jurisdiction does not extend beyond the Passamaquoddy Indian territory. [PL 2021, c. 650, §9 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 650, §13 (AFF).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7505 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 305 / Section 7505
30-A §7505. Ordinances authorized under the Maine Food Sovereignty Act
Status: in_force

The county commissioners of each county may adopt ordinances regarding traditional foodways and direct producer-to-consumer transactions in accordance with Title 7, chapter 8‑F . Ordinances adopted by the county commissioners govern traditional foodways and direct producer-to-consumer transactions in any unorganized territory within the county whose residents have opted, in a manner prescribed by the county commissioners, to have the ordinance apply in that unorganized territory. [PL 2025, c. 309, §20 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7058 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7058
30-A §7058. Conservation and energy commissions
Status: in_force

Plantations may provide for a conservation commission or an energy commission as described in sections 3261 and 3271 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 2324 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 119 / Section 2324
30-A §2324. Bylaws; records
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt bylaws, not inconsistent with this article, designating the officers of the commission and providing for the conduct of its business. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 minutes of the proceedings of the commission must be filed in the commission's office. These minutes are a public record. Copies of the minutes must be posted on a publicly accessible site on the Internet and be provided to the municipal officers and the planning board of each member municipality upon request. [PL 2007, c. 215, §6 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2965 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 133 / Section 2965
30-A §2965. Neglect of duty by fence viewers
Status: in_force

Any fence viewer who, when requested, unreasonably neglects to view any fence or to perform any other duties required of the fence viewer forfeits $3 to any person suing therefor within 40 days after such neglect and is liable for all damages to the party injured. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3775-A — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3775-A
30-A §3775-A. Holding period; inspection
Status: in_force

1. Seven-day hold. If a law enforcement officer has a reasonable suspicion that scrap metal being held by a scrap metal processor is stolen or related to criminal activity, the officer may issue a written order to the scrap metal processor, specifying the scrap metal that must be retained and the length of time, which may not exceed 7 days, that the scrap metal processor must retain the identified scrap metal. [PL 2011, c. 545, §8 (NEW).]

2. Additional 7-day hold. Prior to the expiration of the time period of the hold pursuant to subsection 1 , a law enforcement officer may impose an additional hold period, which may not exceed 7 days. The law enforcement officer imposing the additional hold shall provide the scrap metal processor with a written description of the scrap metal to be retained and the length of time the scrap metal processor must retain the identified scrap metal. [PL 2011, c. 545, §8 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5154 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 204 / Section 5154
30-A §5154. Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority established; purpose
Status: in_force

The Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority, as established in Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 7‑G and referred to in this chapter as "the redevelopment authority," is a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the State. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

The purpose of the redevelopment authority is to assist municipalities and other entities in this State in the redevelopment of properties identified as eligible under section 5157, subsection 1 in order to return those properties to productive use. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]

The purposes of this chapter are public and the redevelopment authority is performing a governmental function in carrying out this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6021 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6021
30-A §6021. Presumption of validity
Status: in_force

After issuance, all bonds or notes of the bank are conclusively presumed to be fully authorized and issued under the laws of the State, and any person or governmental unit is estopped from questioning their authorization, sale, issuance, execution or delivery by the bank. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

To the extent that this chapter is inconsistent with or in conflict with any private or special Act or the charter of any district or other quasi-municipal corporation, this chapter shall be effective and such other private or special Act or charter of any district or other quasi-municipal corporation does not apply. This chapter is not intended to affect the general laws relating to municipalities, Part 2 , in any way. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4214 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4214
30-A §4214. Legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature that local jurisdictions have primary responsibility for enforcing rules adopted by the department governing the installation and inspection of subsurface wastewater disposal systems. The adoption of rules by the department does not deny municipal authority under section 3001 to adopt more restrictive ordinances. [PL 1999, c. 228, §5 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2178 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2178
30-A §2178. Cost of referenda
Status: in_force

The municipality petitioning to secede shall bear the expense of the 2 countywide referenda under section 2177 . [PL 2007, c. 401, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 402 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 402
30-A §402. Aid required by officer; refusal
Status: in_force

1. Officer may require aid. Any law enforcement officer may require suitable aid in the execution of official duties in criminal and traffic infraction cases for the following reasons: A. For the preservation of the peace; 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. For apprehending or securing any person for the breach of the peace or in case of the escape or rescue of persons arrested on civil process. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Violation and penalty. Any person required to aid a law enforcement officer under this section who neglects or refuses to do so commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $3 nor more than $50 to be paid to the county 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 M.R.S. § 6214 — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6214
30 §6214. Tribal school committees
Status: in_force

The Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation are authorized to create respective tribal school committees, in substitution for the committees heretofore provided for under the laws of the State. Such tribal school committees shall operate under the laws of the State applicable to school administrative units. The presently constituted tribal school committee of the respective tribe or nation shall continue in existence and shall exercise all the authority heretofore vested by law in it until such time as the respective tribe or nation creates the tribal school committee authorized by this section. [PL 1979, c. 732, §§1, 31 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3271 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 157 / Section 3271
30-A §3271. Energy commissions
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided under their home rule authority, municipalities may establish energy commissions as provided in this section. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Appointment of commissioners. The municipal officers may appoint at least 3, but not more than 7, energy commissioners. Members shall initially be appointed for terms of one, 2 and 3 years, such that the terms of approximately 1/3 of the members will expire each year. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of 3 years each. Members shall serve until the appointment of their successors. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Combination with conservation commission. Notwithstanding sections 3261 to 3264 , municipal officials may combine the duties of a municipal energy commission with those of an existing conservation commission to create an entity with responsibilities for a wide range of energy and conservation issues. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3862 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3862
30-A §3862. Enforcement of lien; notice of sale; proceeds
Status: in_force

1. Sale at auction. The innkeeper, hotelkeeper or boardinghouse keeper shall retain any baggage and other property upon which there has been a lien for 90 days. At the end of the 90-day period, if the lien is not satisfied, the baggage and other property may be sold at public auction. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Notice required. The innkeeper, hotelkeeper or boardinghouse keeper must: A. Give 10 days' notice of the time and place of sale in a newspaper having general circulation in the county where the inn, hotel or boardinghouse is located; 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. Mail a copy of the notice addressed to the guest or boarder at the place of residence entered in the register of the inn, hotel or boardinghouse. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §38 (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, §38 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Proceeds. After using the proceeds from the sale to satisfy the lien and any costs that may accrue, the keeper shall dispose of any remainder according to Title 33, chapter 45 . [PL 2019, c. 498, §20 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 883 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 883
30-A §883. Advisory committee
Status: in_force

There is established a Sagadahoc County Budget Advisory Committee as provided in this section. [PL 1991, c. 513 (NEW).]

1. Budget advisory committee membership. The municipal officers from each county commissioner district shall choose the budget advisory committee members by the following procedure. A. The budget advisory committee consists of 9 members: two municipal officers from each of the 3 county commissioner districts and one representative of the general public from each of the 3 county commissioner districts. Budget advisory committee members serve 3-year terms, except for the initial members whose terms are provided in subsection 2, paragraph B . If a budget advisory committee member who is elected as a municipal officer ceases to be a municipal officer during the term of membership, that committee member shall vacate membership. (1) If a budget advisory committee member who is elected as a municipal officer vacates, resigns or is unable to complete the term of office to which that member was elected, the next district caucus shall elect a municipal officer to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. (2) If a budget advisory committee member who is a representative of the general public resigns or is unable to complete the term of office to which that member was elected, the next district caucus shall elect a representative of the general public to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. [PL 1991, c. 513 (NEW).] B. The budget advisory committee shall select annually one of its members to chair the committee. [PL 1991, c. 513 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 513 (NEW).]

2. Election. The election of the budget advisory committee members is as follows: A. No later than 135 days before the end of the county's fiscal year, the county commissioners shall notify all municipal officers in the county to caucus by county commissioner districts at a specified date, time and place for the purpose of electing the membership of the county budget advisory committee. Whenever a public member of the budget advisory committee will be elected, the county commissioners must issue a public notice of that fact that includes the date, time and place of the caucus. The county commissioner shall serve as nonvoting moderator for that commissioner's district caucus. Nominations must be received from the floor. The nominee receiving the most votes is approved as a budget advisory committee member and serves a term of 3 years, except as provided in paragraph B . [PL 2007, c. 663, §16 (AMD).] B. In 1991, each caucus shall elect 3 members whose terms are as follows. (1) One of the members who is a municipal officer shall serve an initial term of one year. (2) One of the members who is a municipal officer shall serve an initial term of 2 years. (3) The member who is a representative of the general public shall serve an initial term of 3 years. [PL 1991, c. 513 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 143, §1 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 143, §4 (AFF); PL 2007, c. 663, §16 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 903 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 903
30-A §903. Authority to contract for energy conservation improvements
Status: in_force

1. Agreement with energy service and 3rd-party financing companies. County commissioners may enter into an agreement with a private party, such as an energy service or 3rd-party financing company, for the design, installation, operation, maintenance and financing of energy conservation improvements at county facilities. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Future operation. The county commissioners, at the termination of the agreement with the private party under this section, may acquire, operate and maintain the improvement, renew the agreement with the private party or make an agreement with another private party to operate and maintain the improvement. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Budgetary approval required. Expenditures by the county commissioners under this section are subject to the county budgetary approval process. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5728 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5728
30-A §5728. General duties and operations
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. Duties. Perform any of the duties required of it by law; 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. Authorized by law. Provide for any operations authorized by law which, by their nature, require the expenditure of money. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 836 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 836
30-A §836. Review
Status: in_force

The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters may review the operation of the budget committee before February 1, 1997 and, if it determines necessary, introduce legislation to amend or repeal this article. If the committee fails to act, this article continues in effect. [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6112 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 229 / Section 6112
30-A §6112. Voluntary compromise settlements
Status: in_force

1. Settlement offers authorized. The board, when it considers it advisable to do so for the purpose of reestablishing upon a sound financial basis any municipality under its control, may at any time in behalf of the municipality offer compromise settlements to any of its creditors upon: A. Claims, demands or obligations of whatever nature which accrued before the board assumed control; and [PL 1987, c. 737, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 all interest, whenever accrued, on those claims, demands or obligations. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Offers to the State. An offer may be made to the State under this section upon obligations due the State, whether arising from taxes, bonds, notes or otherwise by presentation to the Treasurer of State. Upon recommendation, certification and approval in the manner prescribed in Title 5, section 1504 , the Treasurer of State shall accept and give a receipt for the sum or sums so offered in full and final settlement. The balance of any such obligation shall be charged off the books of account of the State. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Offers to a county. With respect to obligations due any county, whether arising from taxes, bonds, notes or otherwise, an offer may be made to its county commissioners and upon acceptance of that offer and tender of the sum agreed upon, the county treasurer shall accept and give a receipt for the sum or sums so offered in full and final settlement. The balance of any such obligation shall be charged off the books of account of the county. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Creditor or holders' remedies unaffected. This section shall not be construed to require any creditor or the holder of any obligation of the municipality to accept any offer of settlement made under this section, nor shall a refusal to accept diminish any existing rights or remedies in any manner. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Acceptance and discharge. A creditor's acceptance of any offer made under this section and payment of the sum agreed upon shall in all cases constitute a full and complete discharge of any such claim, demand or obligation, whether arising from taxes, bonds, notes or otherwise. No attachment, levy, action or other process or proceeding may thereafter be commenced, maintained or prosecuted for the collection of any part of the claim, demand or obligation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5151 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 204 / Section 5151
30-A §5151. Title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Act." [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2177 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2177
30-A §2177. County approval of secession
Status: in_force

Upon approval by the voters to secede, both the county from which the municipality is seceding and the county that the municipality is joining under this subchapter shall hold a referendum vote during the next scheduled regular election. Both counties must agree by a majority vote in favor of secession. The question to be voted on must be in substantially the following form: "Be it resolved that the voters of X (municipality) seek approval of the County of X and the County of Y to secede from the County of X and join the County of Y. Do you support X (municipality) seceding from the County of X and joining the County of Y and the municipality continuing to pay debt service owed to the County of X? Yes No" [PL 2013, c. 210, §4 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7057 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7057
30-A §7057. Devises and gifts for open areas, public park and playground
Status: in_force

Any plantation may receive, hold and manage devises, bequests or gifts for the establishment, increase or maintenance of public parks and playgrounds and open areas, as defined in section 2001, subsection 13 , by plantation meeting vote. If any plantation receives any such bequest or gift, and that plantation is later incorporated into a town, the bequests and gifts and their proceeds fully vest in that town. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5047 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 202 / Section 5047
30-A §5047. Membership; appointment; terms of office; chair
Status: in_force

1. Membership; chair. The council consists of 14 members appointed as follows: A. Six members appointed by the Governor, 2 from each of 3 regional homeless councils, based on nominations provided by the 3 regional homeless councils; [PL 2005, c. 380, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The Director of the Maine State Housing Authority or the director's designee; [PL 2017, c. 234, §40 (AMD).] C. Three members appointed jointly by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, one from each of 3 regional homeless councils, based on nominations provided by the 3 regional homeless councils; [PL 2007, c. 600, §2 (AMD).] D. One member representing the Office of the Governor, who serves as the chair; [PL 2007, c. 600, §2 (AMD).] E. The Commissioner of Health and Human Services or the commissioner's designee; [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).] F. The Commissioner of Corrections or the commissioner's designee; and [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).] G. The Director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services or the director's designee. [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 377, §6 (REV).] [PL 2017, c. 234, §40 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 377, §6 (REV).]

2. Term of office. Members of the council appointed jointly by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House serve 3-year terms and serve at the pleasure of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House. Members of the council appointed by the Governor serve 2-year terms and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. A. Members serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. [PL 2005, c. 380, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The appointing authorities shall fill a vacancy for the balance of an unexpired term in the same manner as the appointment was originally filled, except as otherwise provided. [PL 2005, c. 380, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [RR 2013, c. 2, §38 (COR).]

3. Staff. The state authority shall provide staff support to the council. [PL 2005, c. 380, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 256 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 256
30-A §256. Full-time district attorneys
Status: in_force

All district attorneys and assistant district attorneys designated as full-time assistants are full-time officers of the State. During their terms of office, they may 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).]

1. Appear as counsel. Appear as counsel in any civil or criminal case or controversy before the Supreme Judicial Court, Superior Courts or District Courts of the State or comparable courts in any other state or before the United States District Court or at any administrative hearing held by any state or United States agency other than in their capacity as district attorney; 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).]

2. Private practice of law. Engage in the private practice of law nor be a partner or associate of any person engaged in the private practice of law nor be a member or employee of a professional association engaged in the private practice of 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. § 3507 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3507
30-A §3507. Interest in contracts
Status: in_force

No director, officer or employee of the district may be interested directly or indirectly in any contract entered into by or in behalf of a district for work or material, or the purchase of material, or in any property acquired or to be acquired by the district. All contracts made in violation of this section are void. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4911 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4911
30-A §4911. Operating expenses
Status: in_force

1. Funds available. All expenses incurred by the Maine State Housing Authority to pay for the operation and administration of any mortgage purchase program authorized under this subchapter are payable from any money available to the Maine State Housing Authority from any source contemplated by this chapter, including, but not limited to: A. The money authorized to be applied by 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).] B. Money appropriated by 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).] C. Contributions, grants and other financial assistance from the Federal Government or other sources; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Proceeds of the sale of bonds and notes; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. Income, rents and revenues of projects financed with the proceeds 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).] F. Interest on any investments of 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).] G. Fees related to the mortgage purchase program; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] H. Insurance premiums; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] I. Proceeds of mortgages or other interest-bearing obligations purchased under section 4901 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Budget; preparation and approval; limitation. No later than January 1st in each year, the Maine State Housing Authority shall prepare and file in the office of the Bureau of the Budget a budget of its expenses of operation and administration for any mortgage purchase program for the fiscal year then commencing. This budget shall also set forth service fees relating to mortgages purchased. The budget may be amended at any time, and the amended budget shall also be filed with the office of the Bureau of the Budget. The commissioners must approve the budget and any amendments to it before it is filed in the office of the Bureau of the Budget. The expenses of operation and administration set forth in each budget under this subsection may not exceed the amount of money available and estimated to be available from the sources listed in subsection 1 , after deducting from that money the aggregate amount of principal and interest accrued and to accrue during the fiscal year on all bonds outstanding issued to finance the program authorized by this subchapter, all as set forth in each budget. The Maine State Housing Authority may not incur expenses of operation and administration for the program in excess of the amounts provided for those expenses in the budget. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Limitation on proceeds. No amount from the proceeds of the sale of bonds or income derived from bond proceeds in excess of 1/2 of 1% of the bond value outstanding each year may be used: A. To pay for the expenses of operation and administration for the mortgage purchase program; 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. For other programs of 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).]

4. Limitations. For the purposes of this section: A. Proceeds of the sale of bonds or income derived from bond proceeds does not include: (1) The principal of the Housing Reserve Fund or any Capital Reserve Fund established under this subchapter; (2) Income earned in the Housing Reserve Fund or any Capital Reserve Fund; or (3) The scheduled amortization payments of principal and interest called for by mortgages or mortgage loans purchased 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. Expenses of operation and administration of a program do not include: (1) The cost of issuance of bonds; or (2) Fees paid to any financial institution by the Maine State Housing Authority for the purpose of servicing 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).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Other limitations unaffected. The separate limitations imposed by section 4906 on the use of money deposited in the Housing Reserve Fund or any Capital Reserve Fund are not affected by 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. § 6207 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 231 / Section 6207
30-A §6207. Funding criteria
Status: in_force

1. Planning grants. In evaluating and ranking an application for a planning grant, the review panel established under section 6208 shall consider whether the technical assistance and facilitation for which assistance is sought is reasonably likely to result in development and subsequent submission of a proposal for a qualifying project; the projected estimate of the aggregate reduction in the demand for property tax revenue; and other related factors in accordance with a request for proposals issued by the department under section 6209 . [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).]

2. Cooperative services grants; capital grants. In evaluating and ranking each application for a cooperative services grant or a capital grant, the review panel established under section 6208 shall consider the aggregate reduction in the demand for property tax revenue in the geographical region covered by the municipalities, counties and regional government subdivisions cooperating in the qualifying project, the chance of success of the project and the ability to replicate the efficiency achieved by the project in other regions; and other related factors in accordance with a request for proposals issued by the department under section 6209 . [PL 2017, c. 313, §6 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4324 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4324
30-A §4324. Responsibility for growth management
Status: in_force

This section governs a municipality's or multimunicipal region's responsibility for the preparation or amendment of its growth management program. When procedures for the adoption of comprehensive plans and ordinances are governed by other provisions of this Title or municipal charter or ordinance, the municipality or multimunicipal region may modify the procedural requirements of this section as long as a broad range of opportunity for public comment and review is preserved. [PL 2001, c. 578, §13 (AMD).]

1. Growth management program. Each municipality or multimunicipal region may prepare a growth management program in accordance with this section or may amend its existing comprehensive plan and existing land use ordinances to comply with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter. [PL 2003, c. 641, §7 (AMD).]

2. Planning committee. If a municipality or multimunicipal region chooses to prepare a growth management program, the municipal officers of a municipality or combination of municipalities shall designate and establish a planning committee, which may include one or more municipal officials. A. The municipal officers may designate any existing planning board or district established under subchapter 4 , or a former similar provision, as the planning committee. Planning boards established under former Title 30, section 4952, subsection 1 continue to be governed by those provisions until they are superseded by municipal charter or ordinance. [PL 2003, c. 641, §7 (AMD).] B. The planning committee may develop and maintain a comprehensive plan and may develop any portion of an implementation program to which it is assigned in an adopted comprehensive plan or otherwise directed by the municipal officers or municipal legislative body or bodies. In performing these duties, the planning committee shall: (1) Hold public hearings and use other methods to solicit and strongly encourage citizen input; and (2) Prepare the comprehensive plan or any portion of the implementation program to which it is assigned in an adopted comprehensive plan and make recommendations to the municipal legislative body regarding the adoption and implementation of the program or amended program. [PL 2001, c. 578, §13 (AMD).] [PL 2003, c. 641, §7 (AMD).]

3. Citizen participation. In order to encourage citizen participation in the development of a growth management program, municipalities or multimunicipal regions may adopt growth management programs only after soliciting and considering a broad range of public review and comment. The intent of this subsection is to provide for the broad dissemination of proposals and alternatives, opportunity for written comments, open discussions, information dissemination and consideration of and response to public comments. [PL 2001, c. 578, §13 (AMD).]

4. Meetings to be public. The planning committee shall conduct all of its meetings in open, public session. Prior public notice must be given for all meetings of the planning committee pursuant to Title 1, section 406 . [PL 2001, c. 578, §13 (AMD).]

5. State review. [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. F, §24 (RP).]

6. Comments sent to municipality. [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. F, §25 (RP).]

7. Comments and revisions. [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. F, §26 (RP).]

8. Public hearing required. The planning committee shall hold at least one public hearing on its proposed comprehensive plan. A. Notice of a public hearing must be posted in each municipality at least 30 days before the hearing, except that, if a follow-up hearing is held pursuant to comments made at a public hearing, the follow-up hearing may be conducted if public notice is given pursuant to Title 1, section 406 . [PL 2003, c. 641, §8 (AMD).] B. A copy of the proposed comprehensive plan must be made available for public inspection at each municipal office or other convenient location with regular public hours at least 30 days before the hearing and by whatever means the municipality regularly publishes its public information. If modification of the plan is proposed pursuant to comments made at a public hearing, and if a follow-up public hearing is to be held, the proposed changes must be made available for public inspection at each municipal office or other convenient location with regular public hours before any follow-up hearing. [PL 2025, c. 393, §29 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 393, §29 (AMD).]

9. Adoption. A comprehensive plan or land use ordinance is considered adopted as part of a growth management program when it has been adopted by the municipality's legislative body. A multimunicipal comprehensive plan or land use ordinance must be adopted by the municipal legislative body of each participating municipality unless another form of legislative authority has been established for this purpose within the municipality or multimunicipal region. [PL 2001, c. 578, §13 (AMD).]

10. Amendments to an adopted plan. When amending an adopted comprehensive plan, a municipality or multimunicipal region shall follow the same procedures for citizen participation, public notice and public hearing that are required for adoption of a comprehensive plan. [PL 2001, c. 578, §13 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 255 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 255
30-A §255. District attorney salaries
Status: in_force

1. Annual salary. The District Attorney for each of the prosecutorial districts shall be within salary range 90 with the step within that salary range to be determined by the Attorney General, subject to the approval of the Governor. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §18 (RPR).]

2. Biweekly payments. The district attorneys and their assistants shall receive their annual salaries from the State Treasury in biweekly payments on a date to be determined by the State Controller and in a sum which, in a year aggregate, will most nearly equal the annual salary. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Additional sums. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §19 (RP).]

4. Prior service. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §19 (RPR).]

5. Limitation. The salary of any district attorney may not exceed that of a Justice of the Superior Court. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3401 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3401
30-A §3401. Preexisting drains
Status: in_force

All drains previously made at a municipality's expense shall be maintained, managed, controlled and entered the same as if made under this chapter and Title 23, section 3251 , subject to the rights that private persons have in those drains. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1507 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1507
30-A §1507. Sheriff responsible for delivery of prisoners to successors
Status: in_force

All sheriffs are responsible for the delivery to their successor of all prisoners in custody at the time of their removal. For that purpose they shall retain the keeping of the jail in their counties and the prisoners in the jail until their successors enter office. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5654 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5654
30-A §5654. Conditional gifts
Status: in_force

This section governs a municipality's receipt of a conditional gift for any specified public 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).]

1. Acceptance or rejection. When the municipal officers receive written notice from a prospective donor or a representative of the proposed gift, they shall submit the matter at the next meeting of the municipal legislative body. Within 10 days after the meeting, the municipal officers shall send written notice of their acceptance or rejection to the donor or the donor's representative. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Perpetually comply with conditions. When the donor or the donor's representative has completed the donor's part of the agreement concerning the execution of a conditional gift, the municipality shall perpetually comply with, and may raise money to carry into effect, the conditions upon which the agreement was made. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Deposited or invested. Unless otherwise specified by its terms, a conditional gift of money may be deposited or invested according to subchapter III‑A . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 935 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 935
30-A §935. Franklin County loans
Status: in_force

The county commissioners of Franklin County may obtain loans of money for the use of Franklin County, not to exceed $50,000, and cause notes or obligations, with coupons for lawful interest, to be issued for payment of the loans. Any loans of money in excess of $10,000 may be incurred only for the purpose of building, rebuilding, altering or otherwise improving county owned real estate and personal property in that real estate. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 708 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 708
30-A §708. Alternative fiscal year
Status: in_force

The county commissioners of a county may adopt a July 1st to June 30th fiscal year. A county may raise one or 2 taxes during a single valuation, if the taxes raised are based on appropriations made for one or more county fiscal years none of which exceeds 18 months. A county fiscal year may extend beyond the end of the current tax year. The county commissioners, when changing the county's fiscal year, may for transition purposes, adopt one or more fiscal years not longer than 18 months each. [PL 2009, c. 391, §2 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1352 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 1352
30-A §1352. Application of general law; duties designated
Status: in_force

1. Application. If a county adopts a charter, the following general laws and laws related to that county do not apply if the charter provides for that function: A. Sections 2 , 52 and 53 ; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Chapter 1, subchapter 2, sections 61 to 82 ; [PL 2003, c. 696, §11 (AMD).] C. Chapter 1, subchapter 3, sections 151 to 162 ; [PL 2003, c. 696, §11 (AMD).] D. Section 201 ; [PL 2003, c. 696, §11 (AMD).] D-1. Chapter 3, subchapter 1, sections 701 to 900‑E ; and [PL 2003, c. 696, §11 (NEW).] E. Title 33, sections 601 to 608 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 2003, c. 696, §11 (AMD).]

2. Duties designated. The county charter must designate the county officers, officials or employees who will carry out the duties required of county commissioners, county treasurers and registers of deeds under general law if the new charter abolishes any of these offices or positions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3441 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3441
30-A §3441. Applicability of provisions
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to any municipality until it is accepted by the municipality's legislative body. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7063 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7063
30-A §7063. Adult use cannabis
Status: in_force

A plantation has the same powers and duties, and is subject to the same restrictions and requirements, as a municipality under section 4452, subsection 5, paragraph W and under Title 28‑B, chapters 1 and 3 . [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. C, §4 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3553 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 165 / Section 3553
30-A §3553. Taxation
Status: in_force

1. Structures taxed. Any structure erected or affixed under any lease granted under this chapter shall be taxed to the lessee or the assigns in the same manner and to the same extent as if the lessee or the assigns were the owners of the land in fee, except that no part of the value of the land may be included in the assessment. The municipality may exercise all remedies provided generally for the collection of taxes. Any such leasehold estate may be sold or taken by the municipality for the nonpayment of any taxes assessed under this section in the manner provided by law for the sale or taking of real estate for nonpayment of local 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).]

2. Payment instead of taxes. The municipality shall include in any lease granted under this chapter a provision in which the lessee agrees, if subsection 1 is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be inapplicable, to pay annually to the municipality a sum of money instead of the taxes which would otherwise be assessed on the lease 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).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4742 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4742
30-A §4742. Operation of housing not for profit
Status: in_force

It is declared to be the policy of this State that each authority shall manage and operate its housing projects in an efficient manner to enable it to fix the rentals or payments for dwelling accommodations at low rates consistent with its providing decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of low income. No authority may construct or operate any housing project for profit, or as a source of revenue to the municipality or the State. To this end, an authority shall fix the rentals or payments for dwellings in its projects at no higher rates than it finds necessary to produce revenues which, together with all other available money, revenues, income and receipts of the authority from whatever sources derived, will be sufficient: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Bond principal and interest. To pay, as the sums become due, the principal and interest on the bonds of the authority; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Reserves. To create and maintain such reserves as are required to ensure the payment of principal and interest as it becomes due on its 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. Cost and operating projects. To meet the cost of and to provide for maintaining and operating the projects, including necessary reserves for that purpose and the cost of any insurance, and the administrative expenses of the authority; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Payments in lieu of taxes. To make such payments in lieu of taxes as it determines are consistent with the maintenance of the low-rent character of projects; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Property declared to be public property. The property of an authority is declared to be public property used for essential public and governmental purposes. This property is exempt from all taxes and from betterments and special assessments of the municipality, the county, the State or any political subdivision of the State. In lieu of taxes on its property, an authority may agree to make such payments to the municipality, the county, the State or any political subdivision of the State as it finds consistent with the maintenance of the low-rent character of housing projects or the achievement of the purposes of this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3519 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3519
30-A §3519. Dissolution
Status: in_force

At such time as a district has discharged all of its obligations and paid or provided for the payment of all of its bonded indebtedness, the board of directors may, by 2/3 vote of its membership, dissolve the district and dispose of all of its property, real and personal, in the manner authorized and directed by the board of directors. The treasurer may execute any deeds, bills of sales or any documents required for that purpose. All money, if any, remaining in the hands of the treasurer of the district shall be paid to the municipalities comprising the district as of the date of dissolution in accordance with the formula then in effect for the payment of any operating deficit. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 902 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 902
30-A §902. Authority to operate a regional solid waste collection and disposal service
Status: in_force

1. Authorization. The county commissioners of each county may operate a solid waste collection and disposal system or contract for solid waste collection and disposal services to serve their respective counties. The county commissioners may contract with municipalities, unorganized townships, other governmental agencies, including regional refuse disposal districts, and private enterprises for the financing, implementation and operation of collection and disposal services. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Municipalities and others served. A county solid waste collection and disposal system or service may serve municipalities, unorganized townships and other public and private producers of solid waste. The system or service may serve municipalities, unorganized townships and other public and private producers of solid waste in an adjoining county with the approval of the county commissioners of that county. A county may not require municipalities, unorganized territories and other public or private producers to join or be served by the system or service. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Fees. Each municipality, unorganized territory and each public or private producer of solid waste using the solid waste collection and disposal system or service offered by the county shall be assessed for the cost of that service. These costs shall be prorated equitably among those served. In determining the costs, consideration shall be given to, but not limited to, the nature and quantity of solid waste collected and disposed of. The county commissioners shall determine the amount of assessments annually. In the case of municipalities, the county commissioners shall include these assessments in their warrants to municipal assessors of the municipalities served, issued under section 706 . In the case of unorganized territory, the county commissioners shall certify the amount of the assessments for the unorganized territory as provided in section 5903 . [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Personnel. County commissioners may not employ additional personnel solely for administrative and clerical purposes related to solid waste collection and disposal systems or services. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]