30-A M.R.S. § 289 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 289
30-A §289. Investigation of child abuse cases
Status: in_force

Unless a written agreement exists between a law enforcement agency and a district attorney concerning primary responsibility for investigating any of the following offenses, the district attorney may direct the investigation of any offense under Title 17‑A, chapter 11 or 12 , or Title 17‑A, sections 207 , 208 and 556 , when a victim may not have attained the victim's 18th birthday, and may designate, by geographical boundaries or otherwise, a particular law enforcement agency to have primary responsibility for that investigation. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. C, §3 (AMD).]

Any case involving the sexual or physical abuse of children which is discovered by or reported to any law enforcement department or officer shall be immediately reported by that department or officer to the appropriate district attorney or assistant district attorney or, in their absence, to the Attorney General or one of the Attorney General's assistants. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 4805 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4805
30-A §4805. Provisions of bonds
Status: in_force

The indebtedness created by an institutional loan to a participating financial institution is a general obligation of that participating financial institution and shall bear such date or dates, shall mature at such time or times, shall be evidenced by such bond, note or other certificate of indebtedness, may be subject to prepayment with or without penalty, and shall contain any other provisions consistent with this section and with the rules established under this section by the Maine State Housing Authority that the Maine State Housing Authority considers necessary. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1501 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1501
30-A §1501. Custody of jail and prisoners; jailer
Status: in_force

The sheriff has the custody and charge of the county jail and of all prisoners in that jail and shall keep it in person, or by a deputy as jailer, master or keeper. The appointment, discipline, suspension or dismissal of the jailer, master or keeper is subject to section 501 . [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 853 (AMD).]

1. Subordinate assistants and employees. The jailer, master or keeper shall appoint, subject to the requirements of section 501 , all subordinate assistants and employees. Subordinate assistants and employees shall be appointed for the same period that is provided for deputy sheriffs under section 381 . The professional qualifications required of them must emphasize training or experience in or knowledge of corrections. The jailer, master or keeper and all subordinate assistants and employees are subject to the training requirements of Title 25, section 2804-D . [RR 2009, c. 1, §20 (COR).]

2. Compensation. The pay of the jailer, master or keeper and all subordinate assistants and employees shall be set by the county commissioners and paid by their respective counties, except when otherwise provided by 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).]

3. Jailer and subordinates may be deputies. The jailer and the jailer's subordinate assistants and employees may be deputy sheriffs. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 472 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 472
30-A §472. Municipal volunteer parking enforcement programs
Status: in_force

1. Programs established. Each municipal police department, with the approval of the municipal officers, may establish a program or contract with the sheriff to carry out a program to deputize volunteer parking enforcement specialists to enforce disabled parking restrictions in private lots within the municipality, pursuant to enforcement agreements entered into between the police department and the owners of those lots under section 3009, subsection 1, paragraph D . [PL 2021, c. 348, §45 (AMD).]

2. Qualifications. To qualify as a volunteer parking enforcement specialist, an applicant: A. Must be at least 18 years of age; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. Must successfully complete a criminal history check to standards officially adopted by the police department; and [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] C. Must successfully complete an examination and training program, as established in section 473 , except that the police department may conduct the local orientation. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] The police department should seek applicants who have disabilities. [PL 2021, c. 348, §46 (AMD).]

3. Duties. After an applicant has qualified under subsection 2 , the police department shall deputize the applicant as a volunteer parking enforcement specialist. A volunteer parking enforcement specialist shall: A. Issue parking citations, tickets or oral warnings to operators of motor vehicles parked in violation of any disabled parking restriction in private parking lots, pursuant to agreements entered into under section 3009, subsection 1, paragraph D ; and [PL 2021, c. 348, §47 (AMD).] B. Make referrals to a law enforcement agency when proper and appropriate. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 348, §47 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4314 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4314
30-A §4314. Transition; savings clause
Status: in_force

1. Comprehensive plan. [PL 2025, c. 393, §24 (RP).]

2. Shoreland and floodplain zoning ordinances. Notwithstanding section 4352, subsection 2 , any portion of a zoning ordinance that is not consistent with a comprehensive plan adopted in accordance with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter is no longer in effect 24 months after adoption of the plan unless the ordinance: A. Does not regulate land use beyond the area required by Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 2‑B ; or [PL 2003, c. 641, §3 (NEW).] B. Is adopted pursuant to and complies with the provisions of Title 38, section 440 and complies with the requirements of the Federal Flood Insurance Program. [PL 2003, c. 641, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 641, §3 (RPR).]

3. Rate of growth, zoning and impact fee ordinances. After January 1, 2003, any portion of a municipality's or multimunicipal region's rate of growth, zoning or impact fee ordinance must be consistent with a comprehensive plan adopted in accordance with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter. The portion of a rate of growth, zoning or impact fee ordinance not directly related to an inconsistency identified by a court or during a comprehensive plan review by the department in accordance with Title 5, section 3233, subsection 4 remains in effect. For purposes of this subsection, "zoning ordinance" does not include an ordinance that applies townwide that is a cluster development ordinance or a design ordinance prescribing the color, shape, height, landscaping, amount of open space or other comparable physical characteristics of development. The portion of a rate of growth, zoning or impact fee ordinance that is not consistent with a comprehensive plan is no longer in effect unless: A. [PL 2001, c. 406, §3 (RP).] B. [PL 2001, c. 406, §3 (RP).] C. The ordinance or portion of the ordinance is exempted under subsection 2 ; [PL 2001, c. 406, §3 (NEW).] D. [PL 2025, c. 393, §25 (RP).] E. The ordinance or portion of the ordinance conflicts with a newly adopted comprehensive plan or plan amendment adopted in accordance with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter, in which case the ordinance or portion of the ordinance remains in effect for a period of up to 24 months immediately following adoption of the comprehensive plan or plan amendment; or [PL 2025, c. 393, §26 (AMD).] F. [PL 2025, c. 393, §27 (RP).] G. The ordinance or portion of an ordinance is an adult entertainment establishment ordinance, as defined in section 4352, subsection 2 , that has been adopted by a municipality that has not adopted a comprehensive plan. [PL 2003, c. 595, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. D, §33 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 393, §§25-27 (AMD).]

4. Encumbered balances at year-end. [PL 2003, c. 641, §5 (RP).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3513 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3513
30-A §3513. Collective bargaining; rights of employees
Status: in_force

1. Bargaining authorized; contracts. The directors of a district may bargain collectively and enter into written contracts with duly authorized labor organizations representing employees other than executive, administrative or professional personnel. These contracts may provide for wages, salaries, hours, working conditions and benefits, including, but not limited to, provisions pertaining to health and welfare, insurance, vacations, holidays, sick leave, seniority, arbitration, pensions and retirement. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Rights of employees. It is declared to be the public policy of this State for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare that employees covered by contracts made under this section shall be accorded all of the rights of labor, except for the right to strike or engage in any work stoppage or slowdown. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Employees of acquired transportation system. Whenever a district acquires any local mass transportation system under this chapter and operates that system or leases or contracts for the operation of that system under this chapter, the individual employees of that system shall be retained in positions the same as, or no worse than, their positions before the district's acquisition of the system to the fullest extent possible consistent with sound management and to the extent required by the service to be rendered from time to time by the district, its lessee or contractor. Any such employee not retained or laid off after retention because of lack of work or curtailment of service shall be assured priority of employment or reemployment when a position for which that employee is qualified becomes available. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2252 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 117 / Section 2252
30-A §2252. "Political subdivision" defined
Status: in_force

"Political subdivision" means any municipality, plantation, county, quasi-municipal corporation and special purpose district, including, but not limited to, any water district, sanitary district, hospital district, municipal transmission and distribution utility and school administrative unit. "School administrative unit" has the same meaning as found in Title 20-A, section 1, subsection 26 . [PL 1999, c. 657, §11 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1671 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1671
30-A §1671. Criminal justice planning committees
Status: in_force

1. Establishment. Each county, or each county working jointly with another county or other counties or with the Department of Corrections, may establish a local criminal justice planning committee, referred to in this subchapter as "the committee." [PL 2007, c. 653, Pt. A, §17 (AMD).]

2. Membership. Each committee is composed of representatives of various criminal justice stakeholder groups, including, but not limited to: A. County commissioners; [PL 2007, c. 377, §7 (NEW).] B. Judges; [PL 2007, c. 377, §7 (NEW).] C. Prosecutors; [PL 2007, c. 377, §7 (NEW).] D. Sheriffs; [PL 2007, c. 377, §7 (NEW).] E. Jail administrators; [PL 2007, c. 377, §7 (NEW).] F. Adult probation officers; [PL 2007, c. 377, §7 (NEW).] G. State and municipal law enforcement officers; [PL 2007, c. 377, §7 (NEW).] H. Defense attorneys; [PL 2007, c. 377, §7 (NEW).] I. The courts; [PL 2007, c. 377, §7 (NEW).] J. Victim advocates; and [PL 2007, c. 377, §7 (NEW).] K. Members of the public. [PL 2007, c. 377, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 377, §7 (NEW).]

3. Duties. Each committee shall collaborate with each other and coordinate efforts to educate, update and increase the use of evidence-based community corrections practices at the local level. The duties of each committee include: A. Developing and adopting a mission statement; [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §113 (AMD).] B. Regularly assessing county correctional needs and determining what community correctional programs best meet those needs; and [PL 2007, c. 653, Pt. A, §18 (AMD).] C. [PL 2007, c. 653, Pt. A, §18 (RP).] D. [PL 2007, c. 653, Pt. A, §18 (RP).] E. Monitoring and overseeing community corrections investments and programming, tracking outcomes and making necessary recommendations for change to ensure efficient and effective evidence-based community corrections programming. [PL 2007, c. 377, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §113 (AMD).]

4. Reports. [PL 2007, c. 653, Pt. A, §19 (RP).]

5. Collaboration. [PL 2007, c. 653, Pt. A, §20 (RP).]
30-A M.R.S. § 792 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 792
30-A §792. Interim budget
Status: in_force

If the budget is not approved before the start of a fiscal year, until a budget is finally adopted, the county shall operate on an interim budget which may not exceed 80% of the previous year's budget. [PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5156 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 204 / Section 5156
30-A §5156. Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Fund; sources of funding
Status: in_force

The Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Fund, referred to in this chapter as "the fund," is established as a dedicated nonlapsing fund to support the purposes of the redevelopment authority. Fees collected pursuant to Title 38, section 2203‑A, subsection 2‑A must be deposited into the fund. Other sources of funding may include, but are not limited to, state or federal funds received by the redevelopment authority to support community redevelopment. Unless otherwise specified, money received by the redevelopment authority for the express purpose of acquiring or developing property in accordance with this chapter must be deposited into the fund. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4756 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4756
30-A §4756. Rules
Status: in_force

The Maine State Housing Authority shall adopt routine technical rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A to implement sections 4751 , 4752 and 4753 , including eligibility standards for financing under sections 4751 , 4752 and 4753 . The Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority shall adopt routine technical rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A , to implement sections 4754 , 4754‑A and 4755 , including eligibility standards for financing under sections 4754 , 4754‑A and 4755 . [PL 2025, c. 264, §5 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2316 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 119 / Section 2316
30-A §2316. Finances; annual report
Status: in_force

1. Expenses. The legislative bodies of the member governments may appropriate funds under their home rule authority to meet the expenses of the council. Services of personnel, use of equipment and office space and other necessary services may be accepted from members as part of their financial support. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Funds. The council may accept funds, grants, gifts and services from: A. The Federal 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).] B. The State or its departments, agencies or instrumentalities; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Any other governmental unit, whether participating in the council or not; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Private and civic 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).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. The council shall make an annual report of its activities to the member governments. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Borrowing. To accomplish the purposes of this subchapter and for paying any indebtedness and any necessary expenses and liabilities incurred for those purposes, the council may borrow money and issue therefor its negotiable notes having any terms and provisions that the governing body of the council determines. The council may contract with one or more member municipalities for the receipt of funds to accomplish any of the purposes authorized by this article and may incur indebtedness in anticipation of the receipt of these funds by issuing its negotiable notes payable in not more than one year. The notes may be renewed from time to time by the issue of other notes, provided that no notes may be issued or renewed in an amount which at the time of issuance or renewal exceeds the amount of funds remaining to be paid under contracts with one or more member municipalities. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Guarantees. Notwithstanding any law, charter, ordinance or limitation to the contrary, any one or more member municipalities of a regional council may guarantee notes or other indebtedness or obligations of the regional council. [PL 2007, c. 215, §4 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4769 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4769
30-A §4769. Housing Stability Fund
Status: in_force

1. Establishment. The Housing Stability Fund, referred to in this subchapter as "the fund," is established within the Maine State Housing Authority for the purpose of supporting the program. [PL 2025, c. 498, §1 (NEW).]

2. Sources of fund. 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 2025, c. 498, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 833 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 833
30-A §833. Budget procedures
Status: in_force

1. Budget procedures. The county commissioners shall submit itemized finance estimates in the form of a budget to the budget committee no later than 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]

2. Budget review process. The budget committee shall review the itemized estimated budget prepared by the county commissioners, together with any supplementary material prepared by the head of each county department or provided by any independent board or institution or another governmental agency. The budget committee shall prepare a proposed budget and may increase, decrease or alter the estimated budget as long as: A. The budget committee enters into its minutes an explanation for any suggested change in the estimated expenditures and revenues as initially presented by the county commissioners; and [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).] B. In the proposed budget, the total estimated revenues, together with the amount of county tax to be levied, equal the total estimated expenditures. [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]

3. Public hearing. The budget committee shall hold a public hearing in the county on the proposed budget before the end of the county's fiscal year and before the final adoption of the budget. Notice of the hearing must be given in all newspapers of general circulation within the county at least 10 days before the hearing. Written notice and a copy of the proposed budget must be sent or delivered to the clerk of each municipality in the county in accordance with section 701, subsection 3 . The municipal clerk shall notify the municipal officials of the proposed budget. [PL 2023, c. 87, §8 (AMD).]

4. Adoption of budget; tax levy. After the public hearing is completed, the budget committee shall adopt a final budget and transmit that budget to the county commissioners. A. The budget adopted by the budget committee may be changed only by a majority vote of the county commissioners and a majority vote of all elected members of the budget committee. Those actions are final and are not subject to further action by either the county commissioners or the budget committee. [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).] B. The budget adopted and changed under this subsection is the final authorization for the assessment of county taxes and the county tax authorized is apportioned and collected in accordance with section 706 . [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 739-D — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 739-D
30-A §739-D. Filing of county budget
Status: in_force

A copy of the approved final budget and subsequent amendments shall be filed, on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor, with the State Auditor, who shall retain them for 3 years. [PL 1989, c. 475, §§1, 2 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4331 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4331
30-A §4331. Evaluation process
Status: in_force

The department shall conduct an ongoing evaluation process to determine the effectiveness of state, regional and local efforts under this chapter to achieve the purposes and goals of this chapter. The department shall seek the assistance of other state agencies. If requested, all state agencies shall render assistance to the department in this effort. [PL 2013, c. 300, §5 (AMD).]

1. Criteria. In conducting the evaluation, the department shall develop criteria based on the goals of this chapter. The criteria must be objective, verifiable and, to the extent practicable, quantifiable. [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §18 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]

2. Baseline conditions. The department shall establish a baseline of land use conditions at a level of detail sufficient to permit general comparison of state and regional trends in future land use development patterns. [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §18 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]

3. Public input. The department shall incorporate opportunities for public input and comment into the evaluation process. [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §18 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]

4. Level of analysis. The department shall evaluate the program generally at a regional and statewide level. To illustrate the impact of the program, the department shall compare land use development trends and patterns in a sample of towns that have participated in the program with a matched sample of towns that have not participated. The evaluation performed by the department must include an analysis of the State's financial commitment to growth management. [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §18 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]

5. Periodic reports. Beginning on January 1, 2015, the department shall report in writing on the results of its evaluation process every 4 years and more frequently if necessary. The department shall submit its report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over housing matters and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs. Each committee may report out legislation related to matters reported upon that are within its jurisdiction. [PL 2021, c. 754, §7 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7054 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7054
30-A §7054. Recreation
Status: in_force

A plantation may acquire and maintain real estate and personal property for recreational purposes and may establish and conduct a recreational 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).]

1. Joint operation. A plantation may act jointly with another plantation or a municipality to establish and conduct a recreational program and may contract with another plantation or a municipality for its operation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2171-E — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2171-E
30-A §2171-E. Vote of municipal officers
Status: in_force

Following the advisory referendum, the municipal officers shall take a recorded vote on whether to support the secession request. If a majority of the officers approves the request and more than 50% of the registered voters in the secession territory voting at the advisory referendum pursuant to section 2171-D favor secession, legislation requesting secession may be submitted to the Legislature with the information required in section 2172 . [PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 757 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 757
30-A §757. Budget committee membership districts
Status: in_force

1. Redistricting process. The county commissioners shall review the districts established in subsection 2 and, if changes are necessary, prepare a redistricting plan for county budget committee seats by June 1, 2031 and every 10 years thereafter. The county commissioners shall submit any redistricting plan to the Secretary of State within 5 days of adoption. If redistricting is required, the Secretary of State shall immediately transmit the redistricting plan to the Legislature for review and enactment. [PL 2021, c. 573, §1 (AMD).]

2. Budget committee districts. Budget committee members must be elected from districts as provided in this subsection. A. District 1 consists of Isle au Haut, Matinicus Isle Plantation, North Haven, St. George, Friendship and the unorganized territory of Criehaven and elects one member. The initial term for District 1 expires on December 31, 2016. [PL 2017, c. 248, §8 (AMD).] B. District 2 consists of South Thomaston, Vinalhaven and Owls Head and elects one member. The initial term for District 2 expires on December 31, 2014. [PL 2013, c. 481, §2 (RPR).] C. District 3 consists of Rockland and elects 2 members at large. The initial term for District 3 expires on December 31, 2016. [PL 2013, c. 481, §2 (RPR).] D. District 4 consists of Camden and elects one member. The initial term for District 4 expires on December 31, 2014. [PL 2013, c. 481, §2 (RPR).] E. District 5 consists of Rockport and Hope and elects one member. The initial term for District 5 expires on December 31, 2016. [PL 2013, c. 481, §2 (RPR).] F. District 6 consists of Appleton, Union and Washington and elects one member. The initial term for District 6 expires on December 31, 2014. [PL 2013, c. 481, §2 (RPR).] G. District 7 consists of Warren and elects one member. The initial term for District 7 expires on December 31, 2016. [PL 2013, c. 481, §2 (RPR).] H. District 8 consists of Thomaston and Cushing and elects one member. The initial term for District 8 expires on December 31, 2014. [PL 2013, c. 481, §2 (RPR).] [PL 2017, c. 248, §8 (AMD).]

3. District 3. [PL 1993, c. 345, §5 (RP).]

4. District 4. [PL 1993, c. 345, §5 (RP).]

5. District 5. [PL 1993, c. 345, §5 (RP).]

6. District 6. [PL 1993, c. 345, §5 (RP).]

7. District 7. [PL 1993, c. 345, §5 (RP).]

8. District 8. [PL 1993, c. 345, §5 (RP).]
30-A M.R.S. § 7103 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 3 / Chapter 301 / Section 7103
30-A §7103. Federal and state grants
Status: in_force

Plantations organized before November 1, 1977, may apply for, accept and appropriate federal or state grants for any purpose which they are authorized by law to perform, either directly or through the State or a state agency. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Borrowing in anticipation. Notwithstanding any provisions in a charter or special Act of the Legislature, but subject to the constitutional limit on indebtedness, any plantation organized before November 1, 1977, which has contracted for and accepted an offer or a grant of federal or state aid, or both, for a particular project, may by vote of its assessors incur indebtedness in anticipation of the receipt of that aid for the particular project by issuing its general obligation notes payable in not more than one year. These notes may be renewed from time to time by the issue of other notes, provided that no notes may be issued or renewed in an amount which at the time of the issuance or renewal exceeds the unpaid amount of the federal or state aid in anticipation of which the notes are issued or renewed. A. To any extent that the federal or state aid in anticipation of which the notes were issued when received exceeds the amount of the aid remaining to be paid under contract or accepted offer, plus the amount of any outstanding notes issued in anticipation of the aid, the remaining aid shall be kept in a separate account and used solely for the payment of any outstanding note. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Funds for educational purposes. The assessors of any plantation organized before November 1, 1977, may borrow in anticipation of any funds or reimbursements that the Legislature has authorized to be paid to plantations organized before November 1, 1977, for educational purposes during the municipal year. The notes shall be paid from those funds received for educational purposes from state agencies during the municipal 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. § 3506 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 163 / Section 3506
30-A §3506. Officers; meetings; employees
Status: in_force

1. Officers; bylaws. The directors shall elect from among their members a president, treasurer, clerk and any other officers that they desire and shall adopt bylaws and regulations for the conduct of the district's affairs. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Meetings. The directors shall meet at least 4 times a year or more often if required by the bylaws, and upon the call of the president. The president shall call any other meetings that are requested in writing directed to the president and signed by at least 1/3 of the members of the board of directors. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §31 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. District manager; employees. The directors shall appoint and fix the salary of a district manager who may not be a director. The district manager is the chief executive officer of the district. The district manager shall appoint any other employees that are required for district purposes and fix the salaries of those employees. The directors may, by resolution, indicate which appointments by the manager and salaries established by the manager will require confirmation of the board of directors. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 7 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 7
30-A §7. Violation and penalty
Status: in_force

Any agent or officer who willfully violates section 701 , 921 , 922 , 923 , 924 or 951 is guilty of a Class E crime. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3838 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3838
30-A §3838. Refusal or denial of accommodations; ejection
Status: in_force

An innkeeper or campground owner may refuse or deny any accommodations, facilities or privileges of a hotel, lodging house or campground to or may eject from the hotel, lodging house or campground premises or may request a law enforcement officer to remove from the premises: [PL 2013, c. 209, §4 (AMD).]

1. Person unwilling or unable to pay. Any person who is unwilling or unable to pay for accommodations and services of the hotel, lodging house or campground. The innkeeper or campground owner may require the prospective guest to demonstrate the ability to pay by cash, valid credit card or a validated check; [PL 1997, c. 59, §1 (AMD).]

2. Minor. Any person who has not attained 18 years of age. An innkeeper or campground owner may, at the innkeeper's or campground owner's discretion, grant the accommodations, facilities and privileges of a hotel, lodging house or campground to a minor if that minor: A. Presents a signed notification from a parent that the parent accepts liability for the guest room or campground site costs, taxes, all charges by the minor and any damages to the guest room or its furnishings or to the campground site caused by the minor while a guest at the hotel, lodging house or campground; and [PL 2005, c. 185, §4 (AMD).] B. Provides the innkeeper or campground owner with a valid credit card number or cash deposit to cover the guest room or campground site costs, taxes, charges by the minor and any damages to the guest room or its furnishings or to the campground site caused by the minor. Any cash deposit provided must be refunded to the extent not used to cover any charges or damages as determined by the innkeeper or campground owner following room or campground site inspection at check-out; [PL 1997, c. 59, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2005, c. 185, §4 (AMD).]

3. Property dangerous to others. Any person the innkeeper or campground owner reasonably believes is bringing in property that may be dangerous to other persons, such as firearms or explosives; [PL 1997, c. 59, §1 (AMD).]

4. Limit on occupants exceeded. Any person or persons, if admitting that person or those persons would cause the limit on the number of persons who may occupy any particular guest room in the hotel or lodging house or a site in the campground to be exceeded. For purposes of this subsection, the limit represents the number permitted by local ordinances or reasonable standards of the hotel, lodging house or campground relating to health, safety or sanitation; or [PL 1997, c. 59, §1 (AMD).]

5. Violates laws or rules; endangers others. Any person who: A. Disturbs, threatens or endangers other guests; [PL 1995, c. 88, §3 (NEW).] B. Is a minor and possesses or uses alcohol; [PL 1995, c. 88, §3 (NEW).] C. Possesses or uses illegal drugs; or [PL 1995, c. 88, §3 (NEW).] D. Violates any rule of the hotel, lodging house or campground that is posted in a conspicuous place and manner at the guest registration desk and in each guest room. [PL 1997, c. 59, §1 (AMD).] Nothing in this section authorizes an innkeeper or campground owner to violate the Maine Human Rights Act, Title 5, chapter 337 . [PL 1997, c. 59, §1 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1955 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 1955
30-A §1955. Bonds issued by counties
Status: in_force

For the purpose of assisting the jail authority in financing the multicounty jail authorized by this chapter, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, with consent of the counties, Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County may issue general obligation bonds backed by the full faith and credit of the counties. Proceeds of the bonds or any part of the bonds may be either loaned or contributed to the jail authority. The issuance of the bonds and the loaning or contributing of funds to the jail authority formed under this chapter constitute a valid purpose for which either county may raise or appropriate money. General obligation bonds issued by either county under this section are municipal securities as defined in section 5903 , and are eligible for purchase by the Maine Municipal Bond Bank. A county issuing bonds under this section and the jail authority receiving the proceeds of the bonds may enter into such contracts and agreements as they may agree upon, both with each other and 3rd parties, establish trust or enterprise funds to provide for timely payment of the bonds, employ a trustee and do all things that may be necessary or convenient to the jail authority or the county to make use of the bonds as may be determined by the board of directors and the county commissioners of the county issuing bonds. [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4153 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4153
30-A §4153. Effect on bylaws or ordinances
Status: in_force

Any bylaw or ordinance in effect in any municipality on August 6, 1949 is not affected in any way by this subchapter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4362 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4362
30-A §4362. Small wireless facilities
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Small wireless facility" means a wireless facility each antenna of which could fit within an enclosure of no more than 3 cubic feet and of which all associated wireless equipment other than antennas, electric meters and concealment elements has a cumulative volume of no more than 28 cubic feet. [PL 2019, c. 223, §1 (NEW).] B. "Wireless facility" means equipment at a fixed location that enables wireless communications between user equipment and a communications network, including equipment associated with wireless communications; radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic cable, regular and backup power supplies and rectifiers; and comparable equipment, regardless of technological configuration. "Wireless facility" includes a small wireless facility. "Wireless facility" does not include the structure or improvements on, under, within or adjacent to which the equipment is colocated or coaxial or fiber-optic cable that is between wireless support structures or poles or that is otherwise not immediately adjacent to or directly associated with a particular antenna. [PL 2019, c. 223, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 223, §1 (NEW).]

2. Small wireless facilities. Notwithstanding any zoning or land use ordinance to the contrary, a small wireless facility must be a permitted use within the public right‑of‑way, subject to permitting requirements and duly adopted, nondiscriminatory conditions otherwise applicable to permitted uses within the municipality and consistent with state and federal law, including, without limitation, any permitting requirements in Title 35‑A, chapter 25 . This section does not affect or alter the rights and responsibilities of a cable television company under the franchise agreement executed pursuant to section 3008, subsection 5 . [PL 2019, c. 223, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4101 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4101
30-A §4101. Permits for buildings
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to any municipal ordinance requiring a permit in connection with: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Construction, demolition and alteration. The construction, demolition, improvement or alteration of any building; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Building maintenance and facilities. The maintenance, repair, use, change of use, safety features, light, ventilation and sanitation facilities of any building; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Sanitation and parking facilities for mobile homes and travel trailers. The sanitation and parking facilities for mobile homes, travel trailers intended to be used for human habitation and travel trailer parking 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).]

4. Building equipment. The installation, alteration, maintenance, repair and use of all equipment in or connected to all buildings; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Buildings used for public assembly. The operation of a building which is used occasionally or regularly for public assembly. A. As used in this subsection, "building used for public assembly" means a room or space in or on any structure which is used for the gathering of 100 or more persons for any purpose, and includes any connecting room or space on the same level, above or below, which has a common entrance. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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).]

This subchapter does not apply to a zoning ordinance as defined in section 4301, subsection 15‑A or to a shoreland zoning ordinance adopted pursuant to Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 2‑B . [PL 1995, c. 89, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3003 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 141 / Section 3003
30-A §3003. Adoption of codes by reference
Status: repealed

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Code" means any published compilation of regulations or enforceable standards which has been prepared by any association or organization that is nationally recognized for establishing standards in the areas set out below, or any department or agency of the Federal Government or the State, and includes: (1) Building codes; (2) Plumbing codes; (3) Electrical wiring codes; (4) Health or sanitation codes; (5) Fire prevention codes; (6) Inflammable liquids codes; and (7) Any other code which embraces regulations pertinent to a subject which is a proper municipal legislative matter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. "Published" means printed or otherwise reproduced. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Adoption and amendment of codes by reference. Any ordinance adopted or repealed by a municipality under its home rule authority may incorporate by reference any code or portions of any code, or any amendment of such a code, properly identified as to date and source, without setting forth the provisions of the code in full. A. At least one copy of the code, portion or amendment that is incorporated or adopted by reference must be filed in the office of the municipal clerk and kept there available for public use, inspection and examination. The required copy of the codes, portion or amendment or public record must be filed with the municipal clerk for 30 days before the adoption of the ordinance that incorporates the code, portion or amendment by reference. [PL 1993, c. 374, §2 (AMD).] B. If such a code, portion or amendment is promulgated by a metropolitan or regional agency, the adopting municipality must be within the territorial boundaries of the agency. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The filing requirements for ordinances adopted under Title 38, sections 435 to 447 , are deemed to be met if the codes were on file in the clerk's office by July 1, 1974. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 1993, c. 374, §2 (AMD).]

3. Posting and publication of adopting ordinance. This section does not relieve any municipality of the requirement of posting or publishing in full the ordinance which adopts a code, portion or amendment by reference. All provisions applicable to that publication shall be fully and completely carried out as if no code, portion or amendment were incorporated in the ordinance. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Adoption of penalty clauses. Any ordinance adopting a code, portion or amendment by reference shall state the penalty for violating the code, portion or amendment separately. No part of any such penalty may be incorporated by reference. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 2954 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 133 / Section 2954
30-A §2954. Double compensation for building fence
Status: in_force

When the complainant has completed such fence and, after notice given, it has been adjudged sufficient by 2 or more of the fence viewers, and the value thereof, with the fence viewers' fees, certified under their hands, the complainant may demand of the occupant or owner of the land where the fence was deficient double the value and fees thus ascertained. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

In case of neglect or refusal for one month after demand, the complainant may recover the same by a civil action, with interest at the rate of 1% a month, and if the delinquent owner or occupant repairs or rebuilds such fence without paying the fees of the fence viewers, certified by them, double the amount thereof may be recovered by the complainant as provided. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4768 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 4768
30-A §4768. Housing Stability Support Program
Status: in_force

The Housing Stability Support Program, referred to in this subchapter as "the program," is established within the Maine State Housing Authority. [PL 2025, c. 498, §1 (NEW).]

1. Program. The program provides assistance to prevent eviction of renters with household incomes of less than 30% of the median income for the area as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the United States Housing Act of 1937, Public Law 75-412, 50 Stat. 888, Section 8, as amended. [PL 2025, c. 498, §1 (NEW).]

2. Administration. The Maine State Housing Authority shall delegate administration of the program and provide appropriate funding to one or more of the following: a designated community action agency as described by Title 22, section 5324; a municipal housing authority; or any other qualified entity as determined by the Maine State Housing Authority, including but not limited to a community-based organization. An entity delegated to administer the program must demonstrate experience as an administrator of similar programs and have the ability to provide job-seeking assistance to renters who benefit from the program. An entity delegated to administer the program shall develop a method of verifying a person's eligibility for rental assistance every 6 months after initial approval. An entity delegated to administer the program shall limit administrative costs to 10% or less of an allocation received from the fund and keep the total cost of program delivery and administrative costs to 25% or less of an allocation received from the fund. [PL 2025, c. 498, §1 (NEW).]

3. Program delivery and operations. The program must include funding and capacity for adequate staffing to support program delivery and operations, facilitate wraparound and navigation services and provide essential stability and case management critical to the success of program participants. An entity delegated to administer the program must be capable of serving a diverse population, including persons with limited proficiency in the English language and from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, and must possess demonstrated experience administering similar programs, including supplemental rental assistance and housing navigation programs. Staff members must substantially participate in ensuring equitable access and program compliance and in connecting renters with broader supports that promote long-term housing stability and workforce participation. [PL 2025, c. 498, §1 (NEW).]

4. Form and amount of assistance. Assistance provided under the program is limited to $3,000 per household per calendar year. Assistance must be paid directly to the program participant's landlord in an amount not to exceed $300 per month, except when the assistance payment is for a security deposit required for a new lease or rental agreement. [PL 2025, c. 498, §1 (NEW).]

5. Eligibility. A person eligible for assistance under the program must: A. At the time of application, earn less than 30% of the median income for the area as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the United States Housing Act of 1937, Public Law 75-412, 50 Stat. 888, Section 8, as amended; [PL 2025, c. 498, §1 (NEW).] B. At the time of application, not be using a federal housing voucher to pay rent or live in a subsidized housing unit; [PL 2025, c. 498, §1 (NEW).] C. Provide proof of a current landlord-tenant relationship, such as a lease or other documentation sufficient to demonstrate a landlord-tenant relationship, to an entity delegated to administer the program; and [PL 2025, c. 498, §1 (NEW).] D. Have a rental payment within the standard rental payment amount as determined by the housing authority of jurisdiction. [PL 2025, c. 498, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 498, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1353 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 1353
30-A §1353. Finance committee
Status: in_force

A county adopting a charter under this chapter may provide for a method of appropriating money for county expenditures other than the method in sections 2 , 701 and 702 . Any alternative method provided must give the county legislative body the authority to appropriate money, according to the budget, which must first be approved by majority vote of the finance committee. If the budget is not approved before the start of a fiscal year, the county shall, until a budget is finally adopted, operate on an interim budget which may not exceed 80% of the previous year's 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).]

1. Creation of finance committee. A county choosing to exercise its authority under this section shall specify in the charter the number, term and method of selection of members of the finance committee. Each commissioner district must be equally represented. One of the following methods of selection shall be used. A. Each county commissioner shall appoint the finance committee members from that commissioner's district from among the municipal officers of that district. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The municipal officers within each commissioner district shall caucus and elect the finance committee members from that district. The principle of proportional representation shall be followed in the election of the finance committee. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Chairman; membership; terms. The finance committee shall select its own chairman each year. Members may not serve ex officio and shall have terms covering at least one full budget cycle. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Budget estimate. The county commissioners shall submit a budget estimate to the finance committee in a timely fashion, no later than October 1st for the coming year, and shall provide the committee with necessary clerical assistance, office expenses and meeting space, as well as access to county files and information. The committee shall act on the budget in a timely fashion, in any event not later than December 15th of the budget year. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Budget procedures. Any county adopting an alternative method of appropriating money for county expenditures under this section shall require in the charter that the county commissioners hold one or more public hearings in the county on the budget estimates before October 1st. A copy of the final budget estimates shall be filed, on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor, with the State Auditor, who shall retain them for 3 years. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6001 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 225 / Section 6001
30-A §6001. Budget
Status: in_force

Not later than June 1st of each year the bank shall prepare and file in the office of the Bureau of the Budget a budget of its operating expenses for the ensuing fiscal year. This 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).]

1. Quarterly requirements. Shall be prepared on the basis of quarterly requirements so that it will be possible to determine from the budget the operating expenses for each quarter of the year; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. General categories. Shall set forth the general categories of anticipated expenditures and the amount on account of 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).]

3. Reserves. Shall include provisions for reserve for contingencies and for overexpenditures; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Others. May set forth any additional material that the bank determines. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 1 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1
30-A §1. Definitions
Status: in_force

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

1. County legislative delegation. "County legislative delegation" means all state legislators whose legislative districts, in whole or in part, lie within the boundaries of a county. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. County officers. "County officers" means the commissioners, treasurer, sheriff, register of deeds and register of probate of a county. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2-A. Permanent incapacity. "Permanent incapacity" means a guardian or conservator has been appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction to manage the affairs of an office holder. [PL 1995, c. 683, §3 (NEW).]

3. Voter. "Voter" means a person registered to vote. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. County official. "County official" means an elected or appointed member of a county government. [PL 2005, c. 79, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 924 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 924
30-A §924. Surplus funds
Status: in_force

The county commissioners of each county shall use any unencumbered surplus funds at the end of a fiscal year in the following fiscal year only as provided in this section. [PL 2005, c. 84, §2 (AMD).]

1. Restore contingent fund. The county commissioners shall first use any unencumbered surplus funds to restore the contingent account as provided in section 922, subsection 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).]

2. Reduce tax levy. After restoring the contingent account under subsection 1 , the county commissioners shall use any unencumbered surplus funds to reduce the tax levy in the following fiscal year as provided in this subsection. The county commissioners shall use any remaining unencumbered surplus funds in excess of 15% for the fiscal year beginning in 2002, 18% for the fiscal year beginning in 2003 and 20% for the fiscal year beginning in 2004 and each fiscal year thereafter of the amount to be raised by taxation in the following fiscal year to reduce the tax levy in that year. The county commissioners may not commit taxes to be raised in any fiscal year until the county commissioners have complied with this subsection. [PL 2001, c. 349, §6 (AMD).]

3. Other uses; working capital. After compliance with subsection 2 , the county commissioners may use any remaining unencumbered surplus funds to fund a county charter commission, as provided in section 1322, subsection 4 , or to establish or fund a capital reserve account under section 921 , including a corrections services capital reserve account, as provided in section 5801 . If not used for these purposes, any remaining surplus funds may not be expended but must be retained as working capital for the use and benefit of the county except that correctional unencumbered surplus may not lapse to the county’s noncorrectional fund balance but must be carried forward as the county or regional jail authority correctional services fund balance. Correctional services funds may be expended only for corrections services. [PL 2009, c. 391, §3 (AMD).]

4. Unencumbered surplus funds defined. As used in this section, the term "unencumbered surplus funds" means the actual revenue in excess of estimates, as filed with the Office of the State Auditor for that fiscal year; all unexpended account balances at the end of that fiscal year, not including capital reserve accounts established pursuant to section 921 ; all overlay as permitted under section 706 ; and any unexpended balances carried forward from prior fiscal years, including amounts retained as working capital. [PL 2001, c. 349, §6 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2315 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 119 / Section 2315
30-A §2315. Staff
Status: in_force

The council may employ any staff and consult and retain any experts that it considers necessary. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2801 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 127 / Section 2801
30-A §2801. Annual report
Status: in_force

The officers of each municipality shall publish annually a complete report subject to the following provisions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Record of financial transactions. The report shall contain a record of all financial transactions of the municipality during the last municipal year. It may include an itemized list of receipts and disbursements indicating to whom and for what purpose each amount was paid. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Statement of assets and liabilities; delinquent taxpayers. The report shall contain a detailed statement of the assets and liabilities of the municipality including a list of all delinquent taxpayers and the amount due from each. It shall also contain any engineering and survey reports relating to the boundaries of the municipality and all related proceedings and actions of the municipal officers, together with any other information that the municipal officers consider to be of historical significance. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Postaudit report. The report shall contain the statement that the complete postaudit report for the last municipal year is on file at the municipal office and the following excerpts from the report: A. Name and address of 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).] B. Auditor's comments and suggestions for improving the financial administration; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Comparative balance sheet; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. Statement of departmental operations. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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-A. Names of those issued concealed handgun permits. The names of persons issued concealed handgun permits under Title 25, chapter 252 may not be printed in the annual report. [PL 2011, c. 298, §12 (AMD).]

4. Copies for distribution. Copies of the report must be deposited in the municipal office or a convenient place of business for distribution to the voters at least 3 days before the annual meeting or the annual business meeting. [PL 1993, c. 19, §1 (AMD).]

5. Copies open for inspection. Copies of the report and all municipal records shall be kept in the municipal office, or in the office of the clerk, and are open to the inspection of voters during usual business hours. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Penalty. A municipal official who refuses or neglects to perform any duty required by this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of $50 for each offense may be adjudged. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1582 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 1582
30-A §1582. Restraint of pregnant prisoners and pregnant juveniles
Status: in_force

1. Restraints prohibited. A jail may not use restraints on a prisoner or juvenile known to be pregnant, including during transport to a medical facility or birthing center, labor, delivery and postpartum recovery, unless the jail administrator or the designee of the jail administrator makes a determination that the prisoner or juvenile presents an extraordinary circumstance as described in subsection 2 . [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).]

2. Exceptions. Use of restraints on a pregnant prisoner or a pregnant juvenile for an extraordinary circumstance is permitted only if a jail administrator or designee of the jail administrator makes a determination that there is a substantial flight risk or other extraordinary medical or security circumstance that requires restraints to be used to ensure the safety and security of the pregnant prisoner or pregnant juvenile, the staff of the jail or medical facility, other prisoners or juveniles or the public, except that: A. If a doctor, nurse or other health professional treating the prisoner or juvenile requests that restraints not be used, the corrections officer accompanying the prisoner or juvenile shall immediately remove all restraints; and [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).] B. Notwithstanding this subsection, leg or waist restraints may not be used at any time, and restraints may not be used on a prisoner or juvenile in labor or childbirth. [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).]

3. Procedures. If restraints are used on a pregnant prisoner or pregnant juvenile pursuant to subsection 2 : A. The corrections officer must apply the least restrictive type of restraints in the least restrictive manner necessary; and [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).] B. The jail administrator or designee of the jail administrator shall make written findings within 10 days as to the extraordinary circumstance that required the use of the restraints. These findings must be kept on file by the jail for at least 5 years and must be made available for public inspection, except that individually identifying information of any prisoner or juvenile may not be made public under this paragraph without the prior written consent of the prisoner or juvenile. [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).]

4. Privacy. When a prisoner or juvenile is admitted to a medical facility or birthing center for labor or childbirth, a corrections officer may not be present in the room during labor or childbirth unless specifically requested by medical personnel. If a corrections officer's presence is requested by medical personnel, the corrections officer must be female if practicable. [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 385 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 385
30-A §385. Vacancy in sheriff's office
Status: in_force

1. Chief deputy's powers. If the office of sheriff becomes vacant because of death, resignation or otherwise, the chief deputy shall have and exercise the same rights and powers and be subject to the same duties and liabilities as a sheriff until the vacancy in the office of sheriff is filled as provided in the Constitution of Maine and the new sheriff has qualified under 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).]

2. Other deputies. During the vacancy in the office of sheriff, all other deputies of the sheriff vacating the office shall continue to have and exercise the powers and duties of deputy sheriffs and are subject to the direction and control of the chief deputy in the same manner and to the same extent as if the chief deputy were sheriff. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 1351 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 1351
30-A §1351. Charter powers; limits
Status: in_force

1. Charter powers. The charter for any county may provide for: A. The organization of county 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).] B. The election of a county legislative body and the method of selecting 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).] C. The establishment of county departments, agencies, boards or commissions, and their descriptions, powers and duties; and the powers and authority of county officers or officials to direct, regulate and control these agencies, departments, boards and commissions; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. The internal activities of county government; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. The provisions required for the transition to the new form. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Limitations. A county adopting a charter under this chapter may exercise only those powers specifically stated in the charter. New powers may only be exercised upon amendment or revision of the charter. In any event, no county may, by the adoption, amendment or revision of a charter, exercise any power or function which the Legislature has not conferred on that county either expressly or by clear implication by general or specific law. A county may not alter the statutory method of raising money for county expenditures. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Districts. A county adopting a charter under this chapter shall provide for the election of county officers from 3, 5 or 7 districts, from each of which one officer shall be elected. The charter shall specify the number of districts and establish the boundaries of each district. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4317 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 187 / Section 4317
30-A §4317. Adopted comprehensive plan in effect
Status: repealed

A comprehensive plan adopted or amended by a municipality or multimunicipal region under this subchapter remains in effect until amended or repealed in accordance with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter. [PL 2025, c. 393, §28 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 6
30-A §6. Transition period
Status: in_force

There is a 30-day transition period for all newly elected county officers from December 1st to January 1st in each year. During this period, each newly elected county officer may, without pay, attend the office to which that county officer has been elected in order to become familiar with its duties. During this period, all of the personnel of that office, including the incumbent county officer, shall assist the officer in learning the duties of that office. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5116 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 5116
30-A §5116. Investment of funds; redemption of bonds
Status: in_force

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

1. Invest funds. Invest any funds held in reserves or sinking funds or any funds not required for immediate disbursement in property or securities in which saving banks may legally invest funds subject to their control; 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. Redeem or purchase bonds. Redeem its bonds at the redemption price established in the bonds or may purchase its bonds at less than redemption price, all bonds so redeemed or purchased to be cancelled. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3107 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 151 / Section 3107
30-A §3107. Abandoned cemeteries
Status: in_force

1. Abandoned cemetery. For purposes of this section, "abandoned cemetery" means a cemetery in which no burial has been made in the previous 40 years and the lots or grave sites of which have not been maintained within the previous 10 years, except for maintenance rendered by the municipality in which the cemetery is located. [PL 2005, c. 225, §1 (NEW).]

2. Acquisition by municipality. A municipality may acquire an abandoned cemetery, including ownership of any unoccupied lots or grave sites in the cemetery. The municipality shall use due diligence in identifying any owners of the abandoned cemetery or any of the cemetery's unoccupied lots or grave sites and provide notice to the owners of the municipality's intention to acquire the abandoned cemetery. If a municipality cannot locate an owner pursuant to this subsection, the municipality shall publish notice of its intention to acquire the abandoned cemetery for 3 successive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the county in which the municipality is located. [PL 2005, c. 225, §1 (NEW).]

3. Notice. The notice required in subsection 2 must give a basic description of the abandoned cemetery by referencing the municipality's tax maps, set a date and place where objections to the acquisition of the abandoned cemetery by the municipality will be received and heard and, if there are unoccupied lots or grave sites in the abandoned cemetery, state the municipality's intention to acquire the unoccupied lots or grave sites. [PL 2005, c. 225, §1 (NEW).]

4. Reassertion by owner. If an owner who receives notice under subsection 2 objects to the municipality's acquisition of the abandoned cemetery or an unoccupied lot or grave site in the cemetery, the owner must in writing object and reassert the owner's right of ownership over the abandoned cemetery or unoccupied lot or grave site within 14 days of the date of the notice. An owner who reasserts ownership rights under this subsection shall promptly conform to all municipal ordinances concerning the abandoned cemetery or unoccupied lot or gravesite. [PL 2005, c. 225, §1 (NEW).]

5. Reversion to municipality. Title to an abandoned cemetery and any unoccupied lots or grave sites described in the notice required under subsection 2 reverts to the municipality if an objection by an owner of the abandoned cemetery or unoccupied lot or grave site within the cemetery is not received by the 15th day after notice is sent to an identified owner or the last notice is published in a newspaper of general circulation as required under subsection 2 . After title has reverted pursuant to this subsection, the municipality shall record a confirmation of the acquisition of the abandoned cemetery, including a basic description of the cemetery referencing the municipality's tax maps, in the registry of deeds in the county in which the cemetery is located. [PL 2005, c. 225, §1 (NEW).]

6. Maintenance of title and characteristics. Once title to an abandoned cemetery has been recorded by a municipality, that municipality shall maintain the title in perpetuity and may never transfer title to the cemetery. The municipality shall also maintain the characteristics of the cemetery with no change in use of the cemetery land. [PL 2005, c. 225, §1 (NEW).]

7. Survey and preservation plan. Prior to acquiring an abandoned cemetery under this section, a municipality may cause a survey to be done of the cemetery for which it is acquiring title in order to ascertain the true extent of the cemetery. The municipality may develop a preservation plan with guidance from a local cemetery corporation or association and local or state archaeologists. [PL 2005, c. 225, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4163 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4163
30-A §4163. Standards of equipment in mobile homes
Status: in_force

No person engaged in the business of selling mobile homes may sell any mobile home which contains electrical equipment that does not conform to the standards of the National Electrical Code and of the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 2179 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2179
30-A §2179. Debt service of county
Status: in_force

The municipality seceding under this subchapter must continue to pay the municipality's share of the debt service to the county from which the municipality is seceding. The time period for which the amount of debt service can be paid must be agreed upon between the municipality seceding and the county from which the municipality is seceding. Payment may not extend longer than the time in which the voters authorized the debt to be borne. [PL 2007, c. 401, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 4104 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 185 / Section 4104
30-A §4104. Public building violation; liability
Status: in_force

1. Written order sent. The building official shall send a written order to the owner or lessee of a building used for public assembly requiring any conditions which exist in violation of an ordinance to be corrected within 30 days after the order is sent. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 699, §24 (REV).]

2. Liability. After the expiration of the 30-day period, the owner or lessee is absolutely liable for all injury caused by failure to correct any conditions cited in the order under subsection 1 , and the building official shall order the building vacated. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §41 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 699, §24 (REV).]
30-A M.R.S. § 909 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 909
30-A §909. County advisory organizations
Status: in_force

A county may raise or appropriate money to obtain the services of advisory organizations. The Legislature recognizes the Maine County Commissioners' Association and the Maine Sheriffs' Association as nonprofit advisory organizations and declares these associations to be instrumentalities of their member counties with their assets upon their dissolution to be delivered to the Treasurer of State to be held in custody for the counties of the State. An advisory organization may receive federal grants or contributions for their activities with respect to the solution of county problems. [PL 2003, c. 75, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3001 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 141 / Section 3001
30-A §3001. Ordinance power
Status: in_force

Any municipality, by the adoption, amendment or repeal of ordinances or bylaws, may exercise any power or function which the Legislature has power to confer upon it, which is not denied either expressly or by clear implication, and exercise any power or function granted to the municipality by the Constitution of Maine, general law or charter. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Liberal construction. This section, being necessary for the welfare of the municipalities and their inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Presumption of authority. There is a rebuttable presumption that any ordinance enacted under this section is a valid exercise of a municipality's home rule 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).]

3. Standard of preemption. The Legislature shall not be held to have implicitly denied any power granted to municipalities under this section unless the municipal ordinance in question would frustrate the purpose of any state 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).]

4. Penalties accrue to municipality. All penalties established by ordinance shall be recovered on complaint to the use 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. § 3421 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3421
30-A §3421. Private drains connected to public drains
Status: in_force

1. Acceptance by municipality. This section 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).]

2. Connection before completion of drain. While a public drain or common sewer is under construction and before it is completed and the assessments made, any person may connect their private drain with the public drain or common sewer after obtaining a written permit from the municipal officers or the sewer board in charge of the construction of the public drain or common sewer. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Connection after completion of drain. After the public drain or common sewer is completed and the assessments made, no person may connect their private drain with the public drain or common sewer until that person has paid an assessment and obtained a written permit from the municipal treasurer, by authority of the municipal officers. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Permits recorded. The municipal clerk shall record all permits given to connect with any such drain or sewer before issuing the permit. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 856 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 856
30-A §856. Budget amendments
Status: in_force

The approved budget shall govern the expenditures of the county during the fiscal year. No expenses may be incurred in excess of those shown in the approved budget, but the budget may be revised from time to time by the preparation and submission of a proposed amended budget by the county commissioners to the budget committee. The budget committee shall render, not less than 15 calendar days, except in emergencies, nor more than 30 days after the submission to it, a decision on any such revised budget. An approved revised budget shall be transmitted to the State Auditor within 15 days of the budget committee's action. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 2155 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 113 / Section 2155
30-A §2155. Limitation
Status: in_force

If the voters of a municipality reject a consolidation agreement, that municipality may not be a party to any consolidation agreement for 6 years after the date of the rejection, except when a number of voters equal to at least 30% of the total number of votes cast in that municipality in the last gubernatorial election file a petition under section 2152, subsection 1 or when a majority of the municipal officers in each municipality proposed for consolidation in the rejected consolidation agreement vote to hold municipal elections to elect members of a joint charter commission in accordance with section 2152, subsection 2 to draft a consolidation agreement. [PL 2017, c. 398, §4 (AMD).]
30 M.R.S. § 6205-A — ME Code / Title 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 601 / Section 6205-A
30 §6205-A. Acquisition of Houlton Band Trust Land
Status: in_force

1. Approval. The State of Maine approves the acquisition, by the secretary, of Houlton Band Trust Land within the State of Maine provided as follows. A. No land or natural resources acquired by the secretary may have the status of Houlton Band Trust Land, or be deemed to be land or natural resources held in trust by the United States, until the secretary files with the Maine Secretary of State a certified copy of the deed, contract or other instrument of conveyance, setting forth the location and boundaries of the land or natural resources so acquired. Filing by mail shall be complete upon mailing. [PL 1981, c. 675, §§2, 8 (AMD).] B. No land or natural resources may be acquired by the secretary for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians until the secretary files with the Maine Secretary of State a certified copy of the instrument creating the trust described in section 6208‑A , together with a letter stating that he holds not less than $100,000 in a trust account for the payment of Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians' obligations, and a copy of the claim filing procedures he has adopted. [PL 1981, c. 675, §§2, 8 (AMD).] C. No land or natural resources located within any city, town, village or plantation may be acquired by the secretary for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians without the approval of the legislative body of the city, town, village or plantation. [PL 1981, c. 675, §§2, 8 (AMD).] [PL 1981, c. 675, §§2, 8 (AMD).]

2. Takings for public uses. Houlton Band Trust Land may be taken for public uses in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine to the same extent as privately-owned land. The proceeds from any such taking shall be deposited in the Land Acquisition Fund. The United States shall be a necessary party to any such condemnation proceeding. After exhausting all state administrative remedies, the United States shall have an absolute right to remove any action commenced in the courts of this State to a United States' court of competent jurisdiction. [PL 1981, c. 675, §§2, 8 (AMD).]

3. Restraints on alienation. Any transfer of Houlton Band Trust Land shall be void ab initio and without any validity in law or equity, except: A. Takings for public uses pursuant to the laws of this State; [PL 1981, c. 675, §§2, 8 (AMD).] B. Takings for public uses pursuant to the laws of the United States; [PL 1981, c. 675, §§2, 8 (AMD).] C. Transfers of individual use assignments from one member of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians to another band member; [PL 1981, c. 675, §§2, 8 (AMD).] D. Transfers authorized by United States Public Law 96-420, Section 5(g)(3), United States Code, Title 25, Section 1724(g)(3); and [PL 1981, c. 675, §§2, 8 (AMD).] E. Transfers made pursuant to a special act of Congress. [PL 1981, c. 675, §§2, 8 (AMD).] If the fee to the Houlton Band Trust Fund Land is lawfully transferred to any person or entity, the land so transferred shall cease to have the status of Houlton Band Trust Land. [PL 1981, c. 675, §§2, 8 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 5719 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 223 / Section 5719
30-A §5719. Limitations on investments
Status: in_force

A municipality's authority to invest municipal funds is limited to investments permitted under this subchapter and a municipality has no authority under home rule authority or otherwise to make any investments other than those permitted under this subchapter. [PL 1995, c. 206, §2 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3771 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3771
30-A §3771. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

1. Beverage container. "Beverage container" means a can, bottle, jar or other container made of aluminum or metal that is sealed by a manufacturer and contained, at the time of sale, a beverage, as defined by Title 38, section 3102, subsection 1 , but does not include a beer keg. [PL 2015, c. 166, §9 (AMD).]

2. Nonferrous metal. "Nonferrous metal" means a metal that does not contain significant quantities of iron or steel. "Nonferrous metal" includes the following metals and their alloys: A. Copper; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).] B. Brass; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).] C. Aluminum; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).] D. Bronze; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).] E. Lead; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).] F. Zinc; [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).] G. Nickel; and [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).] H. Platinum. [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

3. Record. "Record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

4. Scrap metal. "Scrap metal" means metal that can be recycled, including, but not limited to, bits and pieces of metal parts that may be combined together with bolts or soldering and can be recycled when worn or superfluous. [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]

5. Scrap metal processor. "Scrap metal processor" means a person that purchases scrap metal for resale or recycling. [PL 2011, c. 545, §1 (AMD).]

6. Seller. "Seller" means any person that receives in a transaction monetary consideration from a scrap metal processor in exchange for nonferrous metal, iron or steel, including stainless steel. "Seller" does not include a person that, as part of a commercial enterprise or business, sells pursuant to a written contract or bill of sale scrap metal generated in a manufacturing or production process to a scrap metal processor. [PL 2007, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 6209 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 231 / Section 6209
30-A §6209. Request for proposals
Status: in_force

No later than November 1st of each year, the department shall issue a request for proposals in accordance with the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services Rules, Chapter 110 that includes the schedules for submission and action on applications for grants under this chapter; procedures for scoring and ranking those applications; and procedures and information requirements related to application submissions. The department shall provide reasonable notice to all eligible applicants about the availability of the fund and the solicitation of grant proposals. [PL 2017, c. 313, §9 (AMD).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3854 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3854
30-A §3854. Nature of liability; limit
Status: in_force

The liability of the keeper of any inn, hotel or boardinghouse for loss of or injury to personal property placed by guests under the keeper's care, other than that described in sections 3851 to 3853 , shall be that of a depository for hire, except that if the loss or injury is caused by fire not intentionally produced by the keeper or employees, the keeper is not liable. [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §37 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Limit on liability. In no case may liability exceed the sum of $150 for each trunk and its contents; $50 for each piece of luggage and its contents; $10 for each box, bundle or package and its contents, so placed under the keeper's care; and for all other miscellaneous effects, including wearing apparel and personal belongings, $50, unless the keeper of the inn, hotel or boardinghouse has consented in writing with the guest to assume a greater liability. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (AMD); PL 1987, c. 737, 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 held for person not a guest. Whenever any person allows baggage or property to remain in any inn, hotel or boardinghouse after leaving the same as a guest and after the relation of keeper and guest between the guest and the proprietor of the inn, hotel or boardinghouse has ceased, or forwards baggage or property to an inn, hotel or boardinghouse before becoming a guest of that establishment, and the baggage or property is received into the inn, hotel or boardinghouse, the keeper has the option of holding that baggage or property at the owner's risk. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (AMD); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. § 3756 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 183 / Section 3756
30-A §3756. Permit fees
Status: in_force

The municipal officers or county commissioners shall collect, in advance from the applicant for a permit, a fee in accordance with the following schedule: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, 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. Graveyard or junkyard. Fifty dollars for each application for an automobile graveyard or junkyard plus the cost of posting and publishing the notice under section 3754 ; [PL 2005, c. 424, §7 (AMD).]

2. Graveyard or junkyard within 100 feet from highway. [PL 2003, c. 312, §12 (RP).]

3. Recycling business. Two hundred fifty dollars for a 5-year permit for an automobile recycling business plus the cost of posting and publishing the notice under section 3754 ; or [PL 2003, c. 312, §12 (AMD).]

4. Fee. A fee as otherwise established by municipal ordinance or rule. [PL 2003, c. 312, §12 (NEW).]
30-A M.R.S. § 3407 — ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 161 / Section 3407
30-A §3407. Damage to public drains
Status: in_force

Whoever willfully or negligently damages or obstructs a public drain or its outlet, or any street or highway culvert leading into it, is liable to the municipality where it is located in a civil action for double the amount of damages caused by that action, in addition to all other legal penalties for that action. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]