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13-C ME Rev Stat § 1101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 11: MERGERS AND SHARE EXCHANGES|13-C §1101. Definitions

 §1101. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]1.  Eligible entity.  "Eligible entity" means a domestic or foreign unincorporated entity or a domestic or foreign nonprofit corporation.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 2.  Eligible interests.  "Eligible interests" means interests and memberships.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 3.  Merger.  "Merger" means a business combination pursuant to section 1102.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 4.  Party to a merger or party to a share exchange.  "Party to a merger" or "party to a share exchange" means any domestic or foreign corporation or eligible entity that will:   A. Merge under a plan of merger;   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]B. Acquire shares or eligible interests of another corporation or an eligible entity in a share exchange; or   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]C. Have all of its shares or eligible interests or all of one or more classes or series of its shares or eligible interests acquired in a share exchange.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).][PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 5.  Share exchange.  "Share exchange" means a business combination pursuant to section 1103.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 6.  Survivor.  "Survivor" in a merger means the corporation or eligible entity into which one or more other corporations or eligible entities are merged. A survivor of a merger may preexist the merger or be created by the merger.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1105 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 11: MERGERS AND SHARE EXCHANGES|13-C §1105. Merger between parent corporation and subsidiary corporation or between subsidiary corporations

 §1105. Merger between parent corporation and subsidiary corporation or between subsidiary corporations 1.  Merger of subsidiary corporations.  A domestic parent corporation that owns shares of a domestic or foreign subsidiary corporation that carry at least 90% of the voting power of each class and series of the outstanding shares of the subsidiary that have voting power may merge the subsidiary into the parent corporation or another such subsidiary or may merge the parent corporation into the subsidiary without the approval of the board of directors or shareholders of the subsidiary unless the articles of incorporation of any of the corporations otherwise provide and unless, in the case of a foreign subsidiary, approval by the subsidiary's board of directors or shareholders is required by the laws under which the subsidiary is organized.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 2.  Notice to shareholders.  If approval of a merger by a subsidiary corporation's shareholders is not required under subsection 1, the parent corporation shall, within 10 days after the effective date of the merger, notify each of the subsidiary's shareholders that the merger has become effective.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 3.  Provisions of merger.  Except as provided in subsections 1 and 2, a merger between a parent corporation and a subsidiary corporation is governed by the provisions of this chapter applicable to mergers generally.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1106 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 11: MERGERS AND SHARE EXCHANGES|13-C §1106. Articles of merger or share exchange

 §1106. Articles of merger or share exchange 1.  Signing of plan of merger or share exchange.  After a plan of merger or share exchange has been adopted and approved as required by this Act, articles of merger or share exchange must be signed on behalf of each party to the merger or share exchange by an officer or other duly authorized representative. The articles must set forth:   A. The names, types of entity and jurisdictions of the parties to the merger or share exchange and the date on which the merger or share exchange occurred or is to be effective;   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §101 (AMD).]B. If the articles of incorporation of the survivor of a merger are amended or if a new corporation is created as a result of a merger, the amendments to the survivor's articles of incorporation or the articles of incorporation of the new corporation;   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]C. If the plan of merger or share exchange required approval by the shareholders of a domestic corporation that was a party to the merger or share exchange, a statement that the plan was duly approved by the shareholders and, if voting by any separate voting group was required, by each separate voting group in the manner required by this Act and the corporation's articles of incorporation;   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]D. If the plan of merger or share exchange did not require approval by the shareholders of a domestic corporation that was a party to the merger or share exchange, a statement to that effect; and   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]E. For each foreign corporation and eligible entity that was a party to the merger or share exchange, a statement that the participation of the foreign corporation or eligible entity was duly authorized as required by the organic law of the corporation or eligible entity.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §101 (AMD).][PL 2011, c. 274, §55 (AMD).] 2.  File articles with Secretary of State.  Articles of merger or share exchange must be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing by the survivor of the merger or the acquiring corporation in a share exchange and take effect at the effective time provided in section 125. Articles of merger or share exchange filed under this section may be combined with any filing required under the organic law of any domestic eligible entity involved in the transaction if the combined filing satisfies the requirements of both this section and the organic law.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §102 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 344, §§B101,102 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 274, §55 (AMD).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1108 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 11: MERGERS AND SHARE EXCHANGES|13-C §1108. Abandonment of merger or share exchange

 §1108. Abandonment of merger or share exchange 1.  Abandoned merger or share exchange prior to becoming effective.  Unless otherwise provided in a plan of merger or share exchange or in the laws under which a foreign business corporation or a domestic or foreign eligible entity that is a party to a merger or a share exchange is organized or by which it is governed, after the plan has been adopted and approved as required by this chapter, and at any time before the merger or share exchange has become effective, the merger or share exchange may be abandoned by a domestic business corporation that is a party to the merger or share exchange without action by the party's shareholders, in accordance with any procedures set forth in the plan of merger or share exchange or, if procedures are not set forth in the plan, in the manner determined by the corporation's board of directors, subject to any contractual rights of other parties to the merger or share exchange.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §103 (AMD).] 2.  Abandoned merger or share exchange after articles of merger or share exchange are filed.  If a merger or share exchange is abandoned under subsection 1 after articles of merger or share exchange have been filed with the Secretary of State under section 1106, subsection 2 but before the merger or share exchange has become effective, a statement that the merger or share exchange has been abandoned in accordance with this section, signed on behalf of a party to the merger or share exchange by an officer or other duly authorized representative, must be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing prior to the effective date of the merger or share exchange. The statement must also include the names, types of entity and the jurisdictions of the parties to the merger or share exchange. Upon filing, the statement takes effect and the merger or share exchange is considered abandoned and does not become effective.   [PL 2011, c. 274, §56 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 344, §B103 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 274, §56 (AMD).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1201 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 12: DISPOSITION OF ASSETS|13-C §1201. Disposition of assets not requiring shareholder approval

 §1201. Disposition of assets not requiring shareholder approval Approval of the shareholders of a corporation is not required, unless the articles of incorporation otherwise provide, to:   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]1.  Usual and regular course of business.  Sell, lease, exchange or otherwise dispose of any or all of the corporation's assets in the usual and regular course of business;   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 2.  Grants of security, etc.  Mortgage, pledge, dedicate to the repayment of indebtedness, whether with or without recourse, or otherwise encumber any or all of the corporation's assets, whether or not in the usual and regular course of business;   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 3.  Transfers to subsidiaries.  Transfer any or all of the corporation's assets to one or more corporations or other entities, all of the shares or interests of which are owned by the corporation; or   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 4.  Distribute assets to shareholders.  Distribute assets pro rata to the holders of one or more classes or series of the corporation's shares.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 17: TRANSITION PROVISIONS|13-C §1701. Application

 §1701. Application 1.  Application.  Except as provided in subsection 2, this Act applies to all domestic corporations in existence on the effective date of this Act that were incorporated under any general statute of this State providing for incorporation of corporations for profit or with shares or under any act providing for the creation of special classes of corporations and any corporation created by special act of the Legislature, if power to amend or repeal the law under which the corporation was incorporated was reserved. Nothing contained in this Act is intended to alter or codify the business judgment rule as developed by the courts of this State or to limit its further development.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §136 (AMD).] 2.  Exceptions.  This Act does not apply to:   A. Any class of corporations to the extent that any provision of any other law is specifically applicable to that class of corporations and is inconsistent with any provision of this Act, in which case the other provision of law prevails; and   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]B. Any corporation created by special act of the Legislature, to the extent that this Act is inconsistent with that special act.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).][PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 3.  Validity of articles or bylaws.  The validity of any provision of the articles of incorporation or the bylaws of a corporation existing on July 1, 2003 must be determined with reference to the law that was in effect at the time when the provision was adopted or with reference to this Act, whichever supports the validity of such provision. A provision of a corporation's articles of incorporation or bylaws that was valid under the law in existence at the time the same was adopted remains in effect, notwithstanding a contrary provision of this Act, until repealed or amended by voluntary act of the corporation, but any amendment to such a provision must be adopted by the procedures set out in this Act and must, as amended, conform to the requirements of this Act.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 4.  Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.  In the event that any provisions of this Act are deemed to modify, limit or supersede the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7001 et seq., the provisions of this Act shall control to the maximum extent permitted by Section 102(a)(2) of that federal Act.   [PL 2011, c. 274, §81 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 344, §B136 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 274, §81 (AMD).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 17: TRANSITION PROVISIONS|13-C §1702. Application to qualified foreign corporations

 §1702. Application to qualified foreign corporations A foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this State on the effective date of this Act is subject to this Act but is not required to obtain a new certificate of authority to transact business under this Act.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF).
16 ME Rev Stat § 651 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 5: SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS|16 §651. Rules of evidence

 §651. Rules of evidence The rules of evidence in special proceedings of a civil nature, such as before referees, auditors and county commissioners, are the same as provided for civil actions. The rules of evidence in courts of probate are as provided in Title 18-C, section 1-106.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §32 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 540, §§24-B (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §32 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
16 ME Rev Stat § 701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT|16 §701. Short title

 §701. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the Criminal History Record Information Act."   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).
16 ME Rev Stat § 702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT|16 §702. Scope; application

 §702. Scope; application This chapter governs the dissemination of criminal history record information by a Maine criminal justice agency. This chapter establishes 2 distinct categories of criminal history record information and provides for the dissemination of each:   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]1.  Public criminal history record information.  Public criminal history record information, the dissemination of which is governed by section 704; and   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Confidential criminal history record information.  Confidential criminal history record information, the dissemination of which is governed by section 705.   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).
16 ME Rev Stat § 704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT|16 §704. Dissemination of public criminal history record information

 §704. Dissemination of public criminal history record information 1.  Generally.  Public criminal history record information is public for purposes of Title 1, chapter 13. Public criminal history record information may be disseminated by a Maine criminal justice agency to any person or public or private entity for any purpose. Public criminal history record information is public whether it relates to a crime for which a person is currently within the jurisdiction of the criminal justice system or it relates to a crime for which a person is no longer within that jurisdiction. There is no time limitation on dissemination of public criminal history record information.   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Required inquiry to State Bureau of Identification.  A Maine criminal justice agency, other than a court, shall query the Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Identification before disseminating any public criminal history record information for a noncriminal justice purpose to ensure that the most up-to-date disposition information is being used. "Noncriminal justice purpose" means a purpose other than for the administration of criminal justice or criminal justice agency employment.   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).
16 ME Rev Stat § 706 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT|16 §706. Public information about persons detained following arrest

 §706. Public information about persons detained following arrest 1.  Requirement of record.  A Maine criminal justice agency that maintains a holding facility, as defined in Title 34‑A, section 1001, subsection 9, or other facility for pretrial detention shall record the following information concerning each person delivered to it for pretrial detention for any period of time:   A. The identity of the arrested person, including the person's name, year of birth, residence and occupation, if any;   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]B. The statutory or customary description of the crime or crimes for which the person was arrested including the date and geographic location where the crime is alleged to have occurred;   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]C. The date, time and place of the arrest; and   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]D. The circumstances of the arrest including, when applicable, the physical force used in making the arrest, the resistance made to the arrest, what weapons were involved, the arrested person's refusal to submit and the pursuit by the arresting officers.   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Time and method of recording.  A Maine criminal justice agency shall record the information under subsection 1 immediately upon delivery of an arrested person to the criminal justice agency for detention. The criminal justice agency shall record and maintain the information in chronological order and keep the information in a suitable, permanent record. The information required by this section may be combined by a sheriff with the record required by Title 30-A, section 1505.   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Information public.  The information required to be recorded and maintained by this section is public criminal history record information.   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).
16 ME Rev Stat § 707 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT|16 §707. Unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information

 §707. Unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information 1.  Offense.  A person is guilty of unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information if the person intentionally disseminates confidential criminal history record information knowing it to be in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Classification.  Unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information is a Class E crime.   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 354, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).
16 ME Rev Stat § 708 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT|16 §708. Inapplicability of this chapter to criminal history record information contained in certain records

 §708. Inapplicability of this chapter to criminal history record information contained in certain records This chapter does not apply to criminal history record information contained in:   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]1.  Posters, announcements, lists.  Posters, announcements or lists used for identifying or apprehending fugitives from justice or wanted persons;   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Records of entry.  Records of entry, such as calls for service, formerly known as "police blotters," that are maintained by criminal justice agencies, that are compiled and organized chronologically and that are required by law or long-standing custom to be made public;   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Records of public judicial proceedings.  Records of public judicial proceedings:   A. Retained at or by the District Court, Superior Court or Supreme Judicial Court. Public access to and dissemination of such records for inspection and copying are as provided by rule or administrative order of the Supreme Judicial Court; and   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]B. From federal courts and courts of other states;   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Published opinions.  Published court or administrative opinions not impounded or otherwise declared confidential;   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 5.  Records of public proceedings.  Records of public administrative or legislative proceedings;   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 6.  Records of traffic crimes.  Records of traffic crimes maintained by the Secretary of State or by a state department of transportation or motor vehicles or the equivalent thereof for the purposes of regulating the issuance, suspension, revocation or renewal of a driver's, pilot's or other operator's license; and   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 7.  Pardons, other than full and free pardons, commutations, reprieves and amnesties.  Petitions for and warrants of pardons, commutations, reprieves and amnesties other than warrants of full and free pardons and their respective petitions.   [PL 2017, c. 432, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 432, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).
16 ME Rev Stat § 710 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT|16 §710. Application to prior Maine criminal history record information

 §710. Application to prior Maine criminal history record information The provisions of this chapter apply to criminal history record information in existence before July 29, 1976, including that which has been previously expunged under any other provision of Maine law, as well as to criminal history record information in existence on July 29, 1976 and thereafter.   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).
16 ME Rev Stat § 801 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 9: INTELLIGENCE AND INVESTIGATIVE RECORD INFORMATION ACT|16 §801. Short title

 §801. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the Intelligence and Investigative Record Information Act."   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).