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36 ME Rev Stat § 695 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 4-C: BUSINESS EQUIPMENT TAX EXEMPTION|36 §695. Denial of exemption; appeals

 §695. Denial of exemption; appeals If the assessor determines that a property is not entitled to an exemption under this subchapter, the assessor shall provide a written notice of denial prior to the tax commitment date in that municipality, including the reasons for the denial, to the applicant by either personal delivery or certified mail. An applicant may contest a denial by the assessor of an exemption under this subchapter either by using the procedures provided in subchapter 8 or by pursuing such other actions or proceedings by which other property tax exemptions under this chapter may be reviewed or adjudicated. If the assessor determines that a property receiving an exemption under this subchapter in any year within the 3 preceding years was not eligible for the exemption, the assessor shall immediately notify the bureau in writing.   [PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).
36 ME Rev Stat § 696 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 4-C: BUSINESS EQUIPMENT TAX EXEMPTION|36 §696. Supplemental assessment

 §696. Supplemental assessment If the assessor makes a determination under section 695 or the bureau makes a determination pursuant to section 697 that property receiving an exemption under this subchapter was not entitled to an exemption under this subchapter, the assessor shall by means of a supplemental assessment assess the property for which the exemption was improperly received, plus costs and interest. The taxpayer may contest a supplemental assessment under this subchapter either by using the procedures provided in subchapter 8 or by pursuing such other actions or proceedings by which other property tax exemptions under this chapter may be reviewed or adjudicated. The supplemental assessment must be assessed and collected pursuant to section 713. The bureau shall deduct the amount of the portion of the supplemental assessment that pertains to any funds previously reimbursed to the municipality under section 694 from the next reimbursement issued to the municipality.   [PL 2017, c. 211, Pt. A, §11 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 211, Pt. A, §11 (AMD).
36 ME Rev Stat § 697 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 4-C: BUSINESS EQUIPMENT TAX EXEMPTION|36 §697. Audits; determination of bureau

 §697. Audits; determination of bureau The bureau may audit the records of a municipality to ensure compliance with this subchapter. The bureau may independently review the records of a municipality to determine if exemptions have been properly approved. If the bureau determines that an exemption was improperly approved, the bureau shall ensure, by setoff against other payments due the municipality or otherwise, that the municipality is not reimbursed for the exemption. A municipality that is aggrieved by a determination of the bureau under this section may appeal pursuant to section 151.   [PL 2021, c. 181, Pt. C, §6 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 211, Pt. A, §11 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 181, Pt. C, §6 (AMD).
36 ME Rev Stat § 698 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 4-C: BUSINESS EQUIPMENT TAX EXEMPTION|36 §698. Appeals (REPEALED)

 §698. Appeals (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 211, Pt. A, §12 (RP).
36 ME Rev Stat § 699 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 4-C: BUSINESS EQUIPMENT TAX EXEMPTION|36 §699. Legislative findings; intent

 §699. Legislative findings; intent 1.  Findings.  The Legislature finds that encouragement of the growth of capital investment in this State is in the public interest and promotes the general welfare of the people of the State. The Legislature further finds that the high cost of owning qualified business property in this State is a disincentive to the growth of capital investment in this State. The Legislature further finds that the tax exemption set forth in this subchapter is a reasonable means of overcoming this disincentive and will encourage capital investment in this State.   [PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Intent.  It is the intent of the Legislature to fund fully transfers to the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund under section 700-A, subsection 1 and reimbursements under the business equipment tax reimbursement program under section 6652, subsection 4, paragraph B.   [PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).
36 ME Rev Stat § 700 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 4-C: BUSINESS EQUIPMENT TAX EXEMPTION|36 §700. Reimbursement for state-mandated costs

 §700. Reimbursement for state-mandated costs The bureau shall reimburse municipalities and the Unorganized Territory Education and Services Fund for state-mandated costs in the manner provided in Title 30-A, section 5685.   [PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).
36 ME Rev Stat § 700-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 4-C: BUSINESS EQUIPMENT TAX EXEMPTION|36 §700-A. Additional municipal compensation

 §700-A. Additional municipal compensation 1.  Transfers to Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund.  Pursuant to section 699, subsection 2 and in order to provide additional compensation to municipalities affected by property tax exemptions provided under this subchapter, the Treasurer of State shall make the following transfers as provided in section 700-B to the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund established in Title 30‑A, section 5681, subsection 3:   A. In fiscal year 2009-10, $2,000,000;   [PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]B. In fiscal year 2010-11, $2,500,000;   [PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]C. In fiscal year 2011-12, $3,000,000;   [PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]D. In fiscal year 2012-13, $3,500,000; and   [PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]E. In fiscal year 2013-14 and subsequent fiscal years, $4,000,000.   [PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).
36 ME Rev Stat § 700-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 4-C: BUSINESS EQUIPMENT TAX EXEMPTION|36 §700-B. Adjustments to revenue

 §700-B. Adjustments to revenue 1.  Certification.  By June 30, 2009 and each subsequent year, the State Tax Assessor shall certify to the State Controller amounts certified to the Treasurer of State as reimbursements to be paid to municipalities during the fiscal year under section 694, subsection 5. The Treasurer of State shall certify to the State Controller payments due under section 700-A.   [PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Transfer.  The State Controller shall transfer amounts certified under subsection 1 to the Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement reserve account established, maintained and administered by the State Controller from General Fund undedicated revenue. The assessor and the Treasurer of State shall pay amounts required under section 694, subsection 5 and section 700-A.   [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §10 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 623, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §10 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).
36 ME Rev Stat § 701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §701. Rules for assessment

 §701. Rules for assessment In the assessment of all taxes, assessors shall govern themselves by this chapter and, when applicable, chapter 102 and shall obey all warrants received by them while in office.   [PL 1973, c. 620, §14 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 620, §14 (AMD).
36 ME Rev Stat § 701-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §701-A. Just value defined

 §701-A. Just value defined In the assessment of property, assessors in determining just value are to define this term in a manner that recognizes only that value arising from presently possible land use alternatives to which the particular parcel of land being valued may be put. In determining just value, assessors must consider all relevant factors, including without limitation the effect upon value of any enforceable restrictions to which the use of the land may be subjected including the effect on value of designation of land as significant wildlife habitat under Title 38, section 480-BB, current use, physical depreciation, sales in the secondary market, functional obsolescence and economic obsolescence. Restrictions include but are not limited to zoning restrictions limiting the use of land, subdivision restrictions and any recorded contractual provisions limiting the use of lands. The just value of land is determined to arise from and is attributable to legally permissible use or uses only.   [PL 2007, c. 389, §1 (AMD).]For the purpose of establishing the valuation of unimproved acreage in excess of an improved house lot, contiguous parcels and parcels divided by road, powerline or right-of-way may be valued as one parcel when: each parcel is 5 or more acres; the owner gives written consent to the assessor to value the parcels as one parcel; and the owner certifies that the parcels are not held for sale and are not subdivision lots.   [PL 1993, c. 317, §1 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 317, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 246 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 764, §13 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 317, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 317, §2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 478, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 389, §1 (AMD).
36 ME Rev Stat § 702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §702. Assessors' liability

 §702. Assessors' liability Assessors of municipalities and primary assessing areas are not responsible for the assessment of any tax which they are by law required to assess; but the liability shall rest solely with the municipality for whose benefit the tax was assessed, and the assessors shall be responsible only for their own personal faithfulness and integrity.   [PL 1973, c. 620, §14 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 620, §14 (AMD).
36 ME Rev Stat § 703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §703. Select board to act as assessors

 §703. Select board to act as assessors If any municipality does not choose assessors and is not a part of a primary assessing area, the members of the select board are the assessors, and each of them must be sworn as an assessor. A member of the select board who is an assessor pursuant to this paragraph may resign the position of assessor without resigning office as a member of the select board. The position of assessor must then be filled by appointment pursuant to Title 30‑A, section 2602, subsection 2.   [PL 2021, c. 275, §55 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 620, §14 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 270, §4 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 275, §55 (AMD).
36 ME Rev Stat § 704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §704. Delinquent assessors; violation

 §704. Delinquent assessors; violation Any assessor who refuses to assess a state, county or municipal tax as required by law, or shall knowingly omit or fail to perform any duty imposed upon him by law, commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 may be adjudged.   [PL 1977, c. 696, §267 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 696, §267 (RPR).
36 ME Rev Stat § 705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §705. County commissioners may appoint assessors; procedure

 §705. County commissioners may appoint assessors; procedure If for 3 months after any warrant for a state or county tax has been issued, a municipality which is not part of a primary assessing area or is not a primary assessing area has neglected to choose assessors, or the assessors chosen have neglected to assess and certify such tax, the Treasurer of State or of the county may so notify the county commissioners.   [PL 1973, c. 620, §15 (AMD).]On receipt of such notification the county commissioners shall appoint 3 or more suitable persons in the county to be assessors for such municipality. New warrants shall be issued to such assessors, which said warrants shall supersede the state and county warrants originally issued to the assessors of the delinquent municipality.   Assessors appointed under this section shall be duly sworn; shall be subject to the same duties and penalties as other assessors; and shall assess upon the polls and estates of the municipality its due proportion of state and county taxes, and such reasonable charges for time and expense in making the assessment as the county commissioners may approve, which said charges shall be paid from the county treasury.   SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 620, §15 (AMD).
36 ME Rev Stat § 706 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §706. Taxpayers to list property, notice, penalty, verification (REPEALED)

 §706. Taxpayers to list property, notice, penalty, verification (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 579, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 536, §23 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 620, §16 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 695, §12 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 623, §54 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 509, §13 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 30, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 544, §5 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 544, §7 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 367, §4 (RP).
36 ME Rev Stat § 707 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §707. Exempt property; inventory required

 §707. Exempt property; inventory required Assessors shall include in their inventory, but not in the tax list, every 5 years beginning in 1963:   1.  Neat cattle.   [PL 1981, c. 706, §10 (RP).] 2.  Property of veterans.  The value of the real property of veterans, their widows, widowers and minor children not taxed;   [PL 2005, c. 218, §9 (AMD).] 3.  Houses of religious worship.  The value of the real estate of all houses of religious worship and parsonages not taxed;   4.  Property of benevolent and charitable institutions.  The value of all real property of benevolent and charitable institutions not taxed;   5.  Property of literary institutions.  The value of all real property of literary and scientific institutions not taxed;   6.  Property of governmental units.  The value of the real property of the United States, the State of Maine and any public municipal corporation;   7.  Other property.  The value of all other real property not taxed.   SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 706, §10 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 218, §9 (AMD).
36 ME Rev Stat § 708 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §708. Assessors to value real estate and personal property

 §708. Assessors to value real estate and personal property The assessors and the chief assessor of a primary assessing area shall ascertain as nearly as may be the nature, amount and value as of the first day of each April of the real estate and personal property subject to be taxed, and shall estimate and record separately the land value, exclusive of buildings, of each parcel of real estate.   [PL 1973, c. 620, §17 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 620, §17 (AMD).
36 ME Rev Stat § 708-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §708-A. Certification of valuation lists (REPEALED)

 §708-A. Certification of valuation lists (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 620, §18 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 497, §13 (RP).
36 ME Rev Stat § 709 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §709. Assessment and commitment

 §709. Assessment and commitment The assessors shall assess upon the estates in their municipality all municipal taxes and their due proportion of any state or county tax payable during the municipal year for which municipal taxes are being raised, make perfect lists thereof and commit the same, when completed and signed by a majority of them, to the tax collector of their municipality, if any, otherwise to the sheriff of the county or his deputy, with a warrant under their hands, in the form prescribed by section 753.   [PL 1975, c. 651, §7 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 433, §97 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 46, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 66, §9 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 651, §7 (AMD).
36 ME Rev Stat § 709-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §709-A. Primary assessing areas; assessment and commitment

 §709-A. Primary assessing areas; assessment and commitment The municipal officers after receipt of the valuation lists from the primary assessing areas shall assess upon the estates in their municipality all municipal taxes and their due proportion of any state or county tax, make perfect lists thereof and commit the same, when completed and signed by a majority of them, to the tax collector of their municipality, if any, otherwise to the sheriff of the county or his deputy, with a warrant under their hands in the form prescribed by section 753.   [PL 1973, c. 788, §184 (AMD).]The municipal officers may delegate the preparation of such lists to any municipal employee, appropriately designated in writing, or may contract with the primary assessing area for the preparation of such lists.   [PL 1973, c. 620, §19 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 620, §19 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 788, §184 (AMD).
36 ME Rev Stat § 709-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §709-B. Extension of commitment time limit for 1977 (REPEALED)

 §709-B. Extension of commitment time limit for 1977 (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 48, §5 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 625, §10 (RP).
36 ME Rev Stat § 710 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §710. Overlay

 §710. Overlay The assessors or, in primary assessing areas, the municipal officers may assess on the estates such sum above the sum necessary for them to assess, not exceeding 5% thereof as a fractional division renders convenient, and certify that fact to their municipal treasurer.   [PL 1973, c. 695, §13 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 66, §9 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 620, §20 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 695, §13 (AMD).
36 ME Rev Stat § 711 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §711. Assessment record

 §711. Assessment record The assessors or, in primary assessing areas, the municipal officers shall make a record of their assessment and of the invoice and valuation from which it was made. Before the taxes are committed to the officer for collection, they shall deposit such record, or a copy of it, in the assessor's office, or, in the case of a primary assessing area, with the municipal clerk, there to remain. Any place where the assessors usually meet to transact business and keep their papers or books is considered their office. An assessor, the municipal officers or any other municipal official with custodial authority over the assessing records shall make the entire assessing record related to any taxable property within the municipality available to the owner of that property upon request in a timely manner.   [PL 2005, c. 187, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 620, §20 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 695, §14 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 509, §§14,15 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 187, §1 (AMD).
36 ME Rev Stat § 712 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §712. Certificate of assessment

 §712. Certificate of assessment When the assessors or, in primary assessing areas, the municipal officers have assessed any tax and committed it to the tax collector, they shall return to the appropriate treasurer a certificate thereof with the name of such officer.   [PL 1973, c. 695, §14 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 620, §20 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 695, §14 (AMD).
36 ME Rev Stat § 713 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 36: TAXATION|Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES|Chapter 105: CITIES AND TOWNS|Subchapter 5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSESSORS|36 §713. Supplemental assessments

 §713. Supplemental assessments Supplemental assessments may be made within 3 years from the last assessment date whenever it is determined that any estates liable to taxation have been omitted from assessment or any tax on estates is invalid or void by reason of illegality, error or irregularity in assessment. A supplemental assessment may be made during the municipal year whenever, through error or inadvertance, the assessors have omitted from their assessment or commitment taxes duly raised by the municipality or its proportion of any state or county tax payable during the municipal year. In municipalities not a part of a primary assessing area, the assessors for the time being may, by a supplement to the invoice and valuation and the list of assessments, assess such estates for their due proportion of such tax, according to the principles on which the previous assessment was made. In primary assessing areas, the chief assessor may, by a supplement to the valuation list, certify the valuation of such estates to the municipal officers who shall assess such estates according to the principles upon which the previous assessment was made.   [PL 1979, c. 31 (AMD).]Such supplemental assessments shall be committed to the collector for the time being with a certificate as provided in sections 709 and 709-A stating that they were invalid or void or omitted and that the powers in the previous warrant, naming the date of it, are extended thereto. The tax collector has the same power, and is under the same obligation to collect them, as if they had been contained in the original list. Interest shall accrue on all unpaid balances of any supplemental tax, beginning on the 60th day after the date of commitment of the supplemental tax to the collector or the date interest accrues for delinquent taxes under the original commitment, whichever occurs later. The rate of interest shall be the same as specified by the municipality for the current tax year, in accordance with section 505, subsection 4.   [PL 1979, c. 612 (AMD).]All assessments shall be valid, notwithstanding that by such supplemental assessment the whole amount exceeds the sum to be assessed by more than 5%.   The lien on real estate created by section 552 may be enforced as provided in section 948.   Persons subjected to a tax under this section are deemed to have received sufficient notice if the notice required by section 706-A was given.   [PL 2017, c. 367, §6 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 66, §10 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 620, §20 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 695, §15 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 31 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 612 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 367, §6 (AMD).