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23 ME Rev Stat § 4212 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 5: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 410: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 2: INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF RAILROADS|23 §4212. Certificate of safety for passenger trains (REPEALED)

 §4212. Certificate of safety for passenger trains (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 341, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 398, §6 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4213 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 5: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 410: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 2: INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF RAILROADS|23 §4213. Experienced engineer to examine bridges (REPEALED)

 §4213. Experienced engineer to examine bridges (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 341, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 398, §6 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4214 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 5: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 410: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 2: INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF RAILROADS|23 §4214. Managers notified when road unsafe (REPEALED)

 §4214. Managers notified when road unsafe (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 341, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 398, §6 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4215 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 5: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 410: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 2: INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF RAILROADS|23 §4215. Court proceedings for noncompliance (REPEALED)

 §4215. Court proceedings for noncompliance (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 341, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 398, §6 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4216 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 5: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 410: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 2: INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF RAILROADS|23 §4216. Passenger trains prohibited from running over unsafe roads (REPEALED)

 §4216. Passenger trains prohibited from running over unsafe roads (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 341, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 398, §6 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4217 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 5: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 410: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 2: INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF RAILROADS|23 §4217. Crossings and bridges (REPEALED)

 §4217. Crossings and bridges (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 341, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 398, §6 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4218 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 5: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 410: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 2: INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF RAILROADS|23 §4218. Safety provisions (REPEALED)

 §4218. Safety provisions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 341, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 398, §6 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4219 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 5: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 410: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 2: INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF RAILROADS|23 §4219. Orders of the commissioner (REPEALED)

 §4219. Orders of the commissioner (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 341, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 398, §6 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4220 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 5: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 410: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 2: INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF RAILROADS|23 §4220. Prior orders and rules effective (REPEALED)

 §4220. Prior orders and rules effective (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 341, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 141, §B22 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 398, §6 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4221 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 5: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 410: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 2: INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF RAILROADS|23 §4221. Investigation and reports of accidents (REPEALED)

 §4221. Investigation and reports of accidents (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 341, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 398, §6 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4231 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 5: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 410: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 3: TRACK AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTION PROGRAM|23 §4231. Participation in the Federal Railroad Administration Track and Equipment Safety and Inspection Program (REPEALED)

 §4231. Participation in the Federal Railroad Administration Track and Equipment Safety and Inspection Program (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 341, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 398, §6 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4241 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 5: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 410: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 4: CONTRACTS|23 §4241. Definitions

 §4241. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2005, c. 313, §6 (NEW).]1.  Transportation infrastructure.  "Transportation infrastructure" means infrastructure related to all modes of transportation, including highways, bridges, railroads, ferries, mass transit, airports and bicycle and pedestrian facilities, as well as all buildings, utilities, facilities and other appurtenances related to those modes.   [PL 2005, c. 313, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Transportation-related services.  "Transportation-related services" means all services necessary or convenient to discharge the powers, duties and responsibilities of the department and the commissioner as provided by law including those provided in section 4206. These services include all services necessary or convenient to plan, design, engineer, construct, improve, demolish, maintain or use transportation infrastructure. These services may include, but are not limited to, planning and feasibility studies, engineering, surveying, mapping, environmental services, architectural-related services, appraisal, title services, right-of-way services, project and program management, construction support services and equal opportunity and civil rights services.   [PL 2005, c. 313, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 313, §6 (NEW).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4242 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 5: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 410: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 4: CONTRACTS|23 §4242. Contracts for transportation-related services

 §4242. Contracts for transportation-related services The department has full power in the procurement and letting of all contracts for transportation-related services. The department may award contracts for these services pursuant to procedures permitted by federal law. The department may solicit statements of qualifications and proposals, and award contracts for services based upon the criteria contained in the solicitations, only if the solicitations are posted electronically on the department's publicly accessible site on the Internet for at least 2 weeks or advertised in newspapers. If advertisements are published in newspapers, they must appear in 2 or more public newspapers circulated wholly or in part in the State and in one public newspaper circulated wholly or in part in the county where the proposed work is to be done, if any such newspaper is circulated in that county.   [PL 2005, c. 313, §6 (NEW).]The department has the full power to maintain qualifications and performance data on firms and individuals that seek to provide transportation-related services. The commissioner may designate projects requiring additional project-specific prequalification standards and procedures for interested firms and individuals.   [PL 2005, c. 313, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 313, §6 (NEW).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4243 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 5: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 410: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 4: CONTRACTS|23 §4243. Contracts for construction and maintenance

 §4243. Contracts for construction and maintenance The department has full power in the procurement and letting of all contracts to construct, demolish or maintain transportation infrastructure. The department shall make, or cause to be made, all surveys, plans, estimates, specifications and contracts for all proposed work. If the work is to be contracted, the department shall, except as otherwise provided in this Title, advertise for bids for the proposed work electronically through the department's publicly accessible site on the Internet or through advertisements in newspapers. If advertisements are published in newspapers, advertisements must appear in 2 or more public newspapers circulated wholly or in part in the State and in one public newspaper circulated wholly or in part in the county where the proposed work is to be done if any such newspaper is circulated in that county. The advertisement must state the place where the bidders may purchase or examine the plans and specifications and the time and place where the bids for the work will be received by the department. Each bidder must accompany its bid with a bid guaranty in accordance with the department's specifications. All bids submitted must be publicly opened and read at the time and place stated in the advertisement. The department has the right to reject any bids and to advertise for new bids if, in the department's opinion, doing so is in the best interest of the department; otherwise, the department shall award the contract to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest bid. A town may submit bids for construction, demolition or maintenance of transportation infrastructure within that town's limits and is subject to all requirements prescribed for other contractors, except that a bond is not required of the town. The department may construct, demolish or maintain transportation infrastructure by day labor without advertising for bids and may, with the approval of the Governor, award contracts for the construction, demolition or maintenance of transportation infrastructure without advertising for bids if doing so is in the best interest of the State.   [PL 2005, c. 313, §6 (NEW).]The department has the full power to prequalify bidders for construction, demolition and maintenance projects based on factors contained in the department's written prequalification procedures. The commissioner may designate projects requiring project-specific prequalification standards and procedures for bidders.   [PL 2005, c. 313, §6 (NEW).]The department may adopt its own standard contract specifications. The department's standard specifications must be used in lieu of federally mandated contract clauses.   [PL 2005, c. 313, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 313, §6 (NEW).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4401 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 6: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 412: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 1: FERRIES|23 §4401. Ferry service for North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, Matinicus Isle, Swan's Island and Frenchboro

 §4401. Ferry service for North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, Matinicus Isle, Swan's Island and Frenchboro It is the duty of the Department of Transportation to operate a ferry route or routes between the mainland and the towns of North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, Matinicus Isle and Swan's Island for the purpose of transporting vehicles, freight and passengers to and from these towns, and the department may operate the ferry route or routes to and from Frenchboro. Ferry service to Matinicus Isle must be at least 12 times per year and may be up to 36 times per year and may be provided by state-owned or privately contracted vessels. These ferry routes are designated as the "Maine State Ferry Service." During periods of facility repair or maintenance or during periods of extraordinary demand, the department may carry out its responsibilities by utilizing privately contracted vessels to provide additional or substitute service to islands served by the Maine State Ferry Service as long as the use of privately contracted vessels is in accordance with an agreement between the department and the State's collective bargaining agent as defined in Title 26, section 979-A, subsection 1.   [PL 1999, c. 20, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 456, §A88 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 544, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 612, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 20, §1 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4402 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 6: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 412: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 1: FERRIES|23 §4402. Charter service

 §4402. Charter service The Department of Transportation may operate a special charter service to Hurricane Island in Knox County, or to ports added or to be added by legislative enactment. The operation of this charter service shall not interfere nor curtail in any way the schedule of the Maine State Ferry Service to ports named in this section or to ports added or to be added by legislative enactment.   [PL 1987, c. 402, Pt. A, §148 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 456, §A88 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 402, §A148 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4403 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 6: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 412: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 1: FERRIES|23 §4403. Ferry service between mainland and islands in Casco Bay

 §4403. Ferry service between mainland and islands in Casco Bay Whenever it is determined by the Public Utilities Commission that ferry transportation for persons and property between the mainland and the islands in Casco Bay located within the limits of the City of Portland and the Town of Cumberland can no longer feasibly be provided by private operators at rates established by the Public Utilities Commission, the Department of Transportation shall take such means as necessary to provide the service, either through contract with private operators or by acquiring and operating the necessary facilities as provided in this section.   [PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §88 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 456, §A88 (NEW).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4404 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 6: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 412: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 1: FERRIES|23 §4404. Tolls

 §4404. Tolls The Department of Transportation shall, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, establish tolls for the use of such ferry line or lines by vehicles, freight and passengers. Tolls collected from the operation of the Maine State Ferry Service shall at all times be kept in a separate fund distinct from all other moneys of the State and shall be used for the operation and debt retirement of the ferry service.   [PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §88 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 456, §A88 (NEW).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4405 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 6: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 412: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 1: FERRIES|23 §4405. Student rates

 §4405. Student rates The Department of Transportation shall grant to the towns of North Haven, Vinalhaven, Isleboro, Swan's Island and Frenchboro free use of the scheduled ferry service for:   [PL 2005, c. 9, §1 (AMD).]1.  School functions.  Students and their adult supervisors using the ferry for transportation as part of a school function or school sponsored activity. Students are classified as children attending nursery schools or day care centers, children attending public or private schools approved by the State to educate students from grades kindergarten to grade 12, or any one or several of those grades;   [PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §88 (NEW).] 2.  Accompanying staff.  The superintendent of schools, principal or staff members accompanying students as a part of a school function or school sponsored activity; and   [PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §88 (NEW).] 3.  Inter-school trips.  Trips made by students from the mainland schools for the purpose of visiting the schools of the towns mentioned in this section.   [PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §88 (NEW).] All vehicles used to transport students, as the term students is defined in this section, are subject to applicable tariff charges,   [PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §88 (NEW).]The department may develop rules and regulations pertaining to the administration of this section.   [PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §88 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 456, §A88 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 9, §1 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4406 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 6: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 412: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 1: FERRIES|23 §4406. Radar requirements on vessels operating in Casco Bay

 §4406. Radar requirements on vessels operating in Casco Bay 1.  Radar device required.  Every person, firm or corporation engaged in the transport of 6 or more passengers by vessel, for compensation, between or among the islands of Casco Bay and the mainland, shall provide an operable radar device on each vessel operated by the person or corporation which carries 6 or more passengers and shall provide a person qualified to operate the radar device in accordance with all federal regulations relating to the operation of federally licensed passenger carrying vessels.   [PL 1987, c. 475, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Standards; promulgation; enforcement; penalty.  The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules relating to the use and installation of radar devices in the vessels referred to in subsection 1. These rules must include, but not be limited to, the specification of standards for the radar devices to be carried by the vessels and the qualifications of those persons responsible for the proper operation of the radar devices. Until those rules are adopted, the rules previously adopted by the Public Utilities Commission remain in effect.   [PL 1989, c. 866, Pt. B, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 866, Pt. B, §26 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 475, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 866, §§B2,26 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4420 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 6: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 412: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 2: MAINE PORT AUTHORITY|23 §4420. Purpose

 §4420. Purpose The Maine Port Authority, as established by Title 5, section 12004-F, subsection 8, is a body both corporate and politic in the State established for the general purpose of acquiring, financing, constructing and operating any kind of port terminal facility and railroad facility within the State with all the rights, privileges and power necessary. Oil pipelines and other oil off-loading facilities are limited to sites in Portland and Searsport harbors.   [PL 1999, c. 753, §4 (AMD).]It is declared that the purposes of this chapter are public and that the authority is performing a governmental function in carrying out this chapter.   [PL 1997, c. 395, Pt. J, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 456, §A88 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §146 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B103 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 649, §J1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 395, §J1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 643, §AA1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 753, §4 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4421 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 6: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 412: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 2: MAINE PORT AUTHORITY|23 §4421. Directors; appointment; president; vacancy

 §4421. Directors; appointment; president; vacancy The Maine Port Authority consists of a board of directors, referred to in this section as "the board." The board consists of 7 directors who must be broadly representative of the State and must have a background in international trade, marine transportation, finance or economic development. Five directors are appointed by the Governor, each to serve for 4 years. The Commissioner of Transportation serves as an ex officio member of the board and as chair of the board and president. The president of the Maine International Trade Center serves as an ex officio member of the board. The directors shall elect a vice-chair, treasurer and other officers as the board determines necessary. A vacancy must be filled for an unexpired term by the Governor.   [PL 2007, c. 134, §4 (RPR).]1.  Meetings of directors; compensation.  All the powers of the Maine Port Authority may be exercised by the board in lawful meeting and a majority of the directors is necessary for a quorum. Regular meetings of the board may be established by bylaw, and notice need not be given to the directors of a regular meeting. Each director, other than those who serve ex officio, is entitled to compensation in the amount of $100 per board meeting plus expenses, but only if the compensation is provided solely from the revenues of the Maine Port Authority.   [PL 2007, c. 134, §4 (RPR).] 2.  Actions at law or in equity.  Actions at law or in equity in the courts of this State or before the Public Utilities Commission or Workers' Compensation Board may be brought by or against the Maine Port Authority as if it were a private corporation, except that its property may not be attached, trusteed or sequestered, but, if a judgment recovered against it is not paid within 30 days, its personal property may be seized on execution.   [PL 2007, c. 134, §4 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 456, §A88 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §147 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 134, §4 (RPR).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4422 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 6: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 412: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 2: MAINE PORT AUTHORITY|23 §4422. Agreements

 §4422. Agreements The Maine Port Authority and the Department of Transportation may enter into such agreements as the directors and commissioner determine to be in the best interests of the State for the department to acquire, construct, maintain and operate any or all facilities funded from bonds issued under section 4423. The department may not operate a railroad that is constructed or acquired under this chapter. Any agreements must set forth the terms and conditions of the operation and be subject to all the terms and conditions of any trust indenture and covenants relating to revenue bonds. The Maine Port Authority or the department may establish, own, operate and maintain such navigational aids in coastal waters adjacent to the shores and harbors of the State as the directors or commissioner determine essential for safety. Any such navigational aids must conform to and be consistent with any and all federal regulation.   [PL 1993, c. 649, Pt. J, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 456, §A88 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 649, §J2 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 4424 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 6: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 412: WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION|Subchapter 2: MAINE PORT AUTHORITY|23 §4424. Property of the State

 §4424. Property of the State All real and personal property owned by and in the name of the Maine Port Authority shall be considered as property of the State and entitled to the privileges and exemptions of property of the State, except insofar as waived by the duly authorized contract, or other written instrument of the Maine Port Authority or by this subchapter. The Maine Port Authority and the Department of Transportation shall agree upon and from time to time review the preferred status of property held or controlled by them and necessary to either body's performing its statutory duty and shall arrange to sell, exchange, give or otherwise transfer title or possession of various properties between themselves consistent with sound business mangement and as may serve the best interest of the State in their opinion; and shall be authorized to execute and record a deed or lease between them to effectuate the transfer. The Governor may grant to the Maine Port Authority such rights in submerged land owned by the State and located within harbor limits as may be necessary for the Maine Port Authority to fulfill its powers, duties and obligations.   [PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §88 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 456, §A88 (NEW).