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37-B ME Rev Stat § 352 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|37-B §352. Definitions

 §352. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]1.  Course.  "Course" means a class taught over a semester, trimester, quarter or term.   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).] 2.  Degree program.  "Degree program" means a course of study designed to culminate in a specific degree, diploma or certificate.   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).] 3.  Member.  "Member" means a member of a federally recognized unit of the Maine National Guard.   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).] 4.  State postsecondary education institution.  "State postsecondary education institution" means the University of Maine System, the Maine Maritime Academy, the Maine Community College System or any other college or university system established as a public instrumentality of this State, the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, or a private nonprofit postsecondary education institution in this State registered with the Military Bureau as a participating institution in accordance with this subchapter.   [PL 2017, c. 419, §1 (AMD).] 5.  Tuition.  "Tuition" means the total semester, trimester, quarter or term or credit hour cost of instruction to the student as periodically published in the catalog of a state postsecondary education institution, excluding mandatory fees and lab fees and other expenses such as book charges, room and board.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §4 (AMD).] 6.  Tuition benefit.  "Tuition benefit" means tuition provided by the Maine National Guard using either state or federal funds or waivers of tuition from a state postsecondary education institution.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §4 (AMD).] 7.  Unsatisfactory participant.  "Unsatisfactory participant" means a member who has accumulated 9 or more unexcused absences from unit training assemblies or who within a 12-month period, without proper authorization, fails to attend or complete the entire period of annual training.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 419, §1 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 352-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|37-B §352-A. Participating institution registration

 §352-A. Participating institution registration A member is entitled to a tuition benefit described in this subchapter at a private nonprofit postsecondary education institution in the State if that private nonprofit postsecondary education institution is registered with the Military Bureau as a participating institution in the manner prescribed by the bureau. The bureau may adopt rules to implement the registration requirement described in this section. Rules adopted in accordance with this section are routine technical rules as described under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2.   [PL 2017, c. 419, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 419, §2 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 353 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|37-B §353. Tuition grant for member (REPEALED)

 §353. Tuition grant for member (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 469, §5 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §5 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 353-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|37-B §353-A. Maine National Guard Postsecondary Fund

 §353-A. Maine National Guard Postsecondary Fund The Maine National Guard Postsecondary Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established in the Military Bureau as a nonlapsing account in the General Fund to provide tuition benefits for eligible Maine National Guard members to state postsecondary education institutions. Deposits to the fund may come from sources including but not limited to: the Armory Rental Fund established in section 152; the Capital Repair, Maintenance, Construction and Acquisition Account established in section 154; the reimbursement fund established in section 155; revenue generated from the Maine Military Authority; and rental income fees under Title 5, section 1742, subsection 26, paragraph B. The Adjutant General is responsible for oversight and allocation of these funds in accordance with this subchapter. The Adjutant General shall provide a report to the Commissioner of Education on the first day of January each calendar year accounting for the use of all funds in the fund.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §6 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 353-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|37-B §353-B. Tuition benefit for member

 §353-B. Tuition benefit for member A member who meets the prerequisites of section 354 is entitled to a 100% tuition benefit at a state postsecondary education institution, except that the tuition benefit at a state postsecondary education institution that is a private nonprofit postsecondary education institution may not exceed the in-state tuition at the University of Maine at Orono for the previous academic year. The benefit applies to tuition for a member enrolled or accepted for admission to a state postsecondary education institution on a full-time or part-time basis. To be eligible for the benefit, a member must be enrolled full-time or part-time at a state postsecondary education institution. The benefit may be used to earn one credential at the following levels: baccalaureate, associate or certificate and licensure. The benefit must be reduced by any other tuition assistance received by a member not related to housing costs or non-tuition expenses.   [PL 2017, c. 419, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §6 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 419, §3 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 353-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|37-B §353-C. Waiver required

 §353-C. Waiver required If the cost of providing the tuition benefit under this subchapter exceeds the amount of money available in the Maine National Guard Postsecondary Fund established in section 353-A, the tuition benefit must be provided in the form of a tuition waiver provided by the state postsecondary education institution.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §6 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 354 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|37-B §354. Minimum prerequisites

 §354. Minimum prerequisites To qualify for the tuition benefit, the member must:   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]1.  Basic training.  Have successfully completed basic training or received a commission;   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).] 2.  Participant.  Be a satisfactory participant in the Maine National Guard who has not previously earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent and be a member in good standing of the Maine National Guard at the beginning of and throughout the entire semester for which the member receives benefits;   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §7 (AMD).] 3.  Contractual commitment.  Enter into a written contractual commitment with the Maine National Guard to serve in the Maine National Guard for at least one year beyond the end of the term for which a tuition benefit is granted; and   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §7 (AMD).] 4.  Pursued all other benefits available.  Have applied for all available tuition benefits not related to housing costs or non-tuition expenses, including but not limited to:   A. Federally funded military tuition assistance;   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).]B. Employer tuition reimbursements or assistance; and   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).]C. Federal grants, such as a Federal Pell Grant.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §§7, 8 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 355 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|37-B §355. Cessation of tuition benefit

 §355. Cessation of tuition benefit The tuition benefit granted under this subchapter for a member ceases upon:   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]1.  Credit hours.  Accumulation of 130 credit hours or the equivalent of the tuition benefit as provided in this subchapter when the benefit is used in part or in whole;   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Unsatisfactory participation.  Unsatisfactory participation in the Maine National Guard as certified to the state postsecondary education institution by the Adjutant General;   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).] 3.  Good academic standing.  Failure by the member to maintain good academic standing and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale at the state postsecondary education institution; or   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).] 4.  Restitution plan.  Imposition of a plan for the member to pay restitution of tuition benefits in accordance with this subchapter.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §9 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 356 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|37-B §356. Restitution

 §356. Restitution Repayment of the tuition benefit is required pursuant to this section.   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]1.  Failure to complete.  A member shall pay the full amount of a tuition benefit for each course during the preceding semester, trimester, quarter or term that:   A. The member fails to complete; or   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]B. The member completes but for which the member earns a grade lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).] 2.  Repay tuition.  If the member becomes an unsatisfactory participant or does not remain in good academic standing with the state postsecondary education institution, then the member shall repay the full amount of a tuition benefit for all courses taken during the preceding semester, trimester, quarter or term to the Maine National Guard.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §10 (AMD).] 3.  Restitution.  If the member does not fulfill the member's contractual commitment to the Maine National Guard under section 354, subsection 3, then the Adjutant General shall notify the member in writing that the member is liable for restitution and the member shall repay the full amount of the tuition benefit for the last school year.   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).] 4.  Rules.  The Adjutant General shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section, which are routine technical rules under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §11 (NEW).] A member may appeal the requirement to make restitution pursuant to this section if the member files a written notice of intent to appeal with the Adjutant General within 30 days of notice that the member is liable for restitution. During the pendency of the appeal, the requirement of restitution is postponed. If the Adjutant General determines that the member met the requirements for restitution as described in subsection 1, 2 or 3 and that there were not sufficient extenuating circumstances to excuse the failure of the member to complete satisfactorily the course or participation in the Maine National Guard, the Adjutant General shall inform the member of this determination and the member shall make restitution for those courses for which the Adjutant General determines the member is liable. The decision of the Adjutant General is final and may not be appealed.   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §§10, 11 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 357 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|37-B §357. In-state tuition rates

 §357. In-state tuition rates Unless otherwise provided under this subchapter, a member who is approved to receive tuition benefits under this subchapter qualifies for in-state tuition rates.   [PL 2017, c. 419, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §12 (RPR). PL 2017, c. 419, §4 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 358 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|37-B §358. Application (REPEALED)

 §358. Application (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §13 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 359 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|37-B §359. Mobilized or deployed members

 §359. Mobilized or deployed members Any member who is a student receiving a tuition benefit under this subchapter who is mobilized or deployed is entitled to an extension of the time the tuition benefit may be claimed equal to the amount of time served on active duty.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §14 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §14 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 360 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|37-B §360. Policies and implementation

 §360. Policies and implementation The Adjutant General is responsible for overall policies, guidance, administration and proper use of the program provided for in this subchapter.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §14 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §14 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 381 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|37-B §381. Fresh pursuit

 §381. Fresh pursuit Except as provided in this section, no component of the state military forces, except the National Guard when called to federal service, may leave the State and no military organization of another state, unless acting under authority of the United States, may enter the State, except by permission of the Governor or the Adjutant General.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §39 (AMD).]1.  By state military forces.  A component of the state military forces may, upon the order of the officer in immediate command, continue in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs or enemy forces into another state until those persons are apprehended or until the military or police forces of the other state or forces of the United States have had a reasonable opportunity to apprehend those persons, provided that the other state has given authority by law for that pursuit by forces of this State. Any person who is apprehended in another state by any element of the state military forces shall be surrendered without unnecessary delay to the military or police forces of that state or of the United States. That surrender shall not constitute a waiver by this State of its right to extradite or prosecute the person for a crime committed in this State.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 2.  By forces of other states.  A component of the military forces of another state, which is in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs or enemy forces, may continue the pursuit into this State until the military or police forces of this State or the forces of the United States have had reasonable opportunity to apprehend these persons. The state military forces of the other state are authorized to detain persons apprehended while in fresh pursuit in this State. Any person who is detained in this State by military forces of the other state shall be surrendered without unnecessary delay to the military or police forces of this State to be dealt with according to law. This subsection shall not be construed to make unlawful any arrest in this State which would otherwise be lawful.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 662, §39 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 382 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|37-B §382. Registration of aliens during time of war

 §382. Registration of aliens during time of war Whenever a state of war exists or is imminent between the United States and a foreign country, the Governor may by proclamation direct every citizen or subject of that foreign country within this State to personally appear within 24 hours after the proclamation or within 24 hours after the citizen's or subject's arrival in this State, whichever is later, before the public authorities named by the Governor in the proclamation. At that time the citizen or subject of the foreign country shall register the citizen's or subject's name, residence, business, length of stay and other information that the Governor may prescribe in the proclamation.   [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §22 (COR).]The person in control of each hotel, inn, boardinghouse, rooming house and private residence within the State shall within 24 hours after the proclamation notify the public authorities of the presence in their establishment of every citizen or subject of that foreign country, and shall each day notify the public authorities of the arrival and departure of those persons. Failure to comply with the requirements of the Governor's proclamation or to do or perform any of the acts provided in this section is a Class E crime.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §22 (COR).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 383 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|37-B §383. Awards, medals and prizes

 §383. Awards, medals and prizes The Governor may prescribe the award of medals, prizes, citations and other suitable means of public recognition for distinguished service, longevity, marksmanship, acts of valor, dependability, meritorious achievement and other qualities. The awards may be made to members of the state military forces or to individuals not members who have rendered appropriate service to the military establishment. The Governor shall promulgate rules to carry out this section. Expenses for procurement of these awards shall be provided from the Military Fund.   [PL 1983, c. 594, §18 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 594, §18 (RPR).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 384 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|37-B §384. Flag to be carried

 §384. Flag to be carried The flag of the State to be carried by the National Guard shall be the same as the flag described in Title 1, section 206, with addition of a scroll in red below the coat of arms of the State bearing the inscription, "Maine National Guard."   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 385 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|37-B §385. National Guard group life insurance

 §385. National Guard group life insurance The Adjutant General may enter into insurance agreements with insurance companies for group life insurance on behalf of each participating national guardsman called to state active duty and to pay from departmental funds the cost of each individual's premium for that insurance.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]Any insurance agreement entered into under this authority shall be reviewed and approved by the Superintendent of Insurance before it becomes effective. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company licensed by the Bureau of Insurance to do business in the State.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 386 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|37-B §386. National Guard Association

 §386. National Guard Association 1.  Commissioned officers.  The commissioned officers of the National Guard may organize themselves into an association. The name of the association shall be the "National Guard Association of the State of Maine." The association may adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws, not repugnant to law, orders or regulations. The association may take and hold real and personal property necessary for the purposes of the association.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Enlisted personnel.  The enlisted personnel of the National Guard may organize themselves into an association. The name of the association shall be the "Enlisted National Guard Association of the State of Maine." The association may adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws, not repugnant to law, orders or regulations. The association may take and hold real and personal property necessary for the purposes of the association.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).