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5 ME Rev Stat § 176 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 7-A: MAINE RETIREMENT SAVINGS BOARD|5 §176. Confidentiality of account information

 §176. Confidentiality of account information 1.  Individual account information.  Individual account information for accounts under the program, including, but not limited to, names, residential addresses, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, personal identification information, amounts contributed and earnings on amounts contributed, is confidential and must be maintained as confidential except to the extent necessary to administer the program in a manner consistent with this chapter, the tax laws of this State and the Internal Revenue Code or unless the person who provides the information or is the subject of the information expressly agrees in writing that the information may be disclosed.   [PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Restriction on use of personal information.  An individual or organization that has access to personal information of participants solely because of its contracts or agreements with the board to provide services or support to the program, including plan administration, may not use that information to market its products or services not associated with the program to participants unless the participant affirmatively consents to receive such information.   [PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 177 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 7-A: MAINE RETIREMENT SAVINGS BOARD|5 §177. Intergovernmental collaboration and cooperation

 §177. Intergovernmental collaboration and cooperation The board may enter into an intergovernmental agreement or memorandum of understanding with the State and any agency or instrumentality of the State to receive outreach, technical assistance, enforcement and compliance services, collection or dissemination of information pertinent to the program, subject to such obligations of confidentiality as may be agreed to or required by law, or other services or assistance. The State and any agencies or instrumentalities of the State that enter into such agreements or memoranda of understanding shall collaborate to provide the outreach, assistance, information and compliance or other services or assistance to the board. The agreements or memoranda of understanding may cover the sharing of costs incurred in gathering and disseminating information and the reimbursement of costs for any enforcement activities or assistance.   [PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 179 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 7-A: MAINE RETIREMENT SAVINGS BOARD|5 §179. Accounting and annual report

 §179. Accounting and annual report 1.  Account; audit.  The board shall cause an accurate account of all of the program's, enterprise fund's and board's activities, operations, receipts and expenditures to be maintained on a calendar year basis. A full audit of the books and accounts of the board pertaining to those activities, operations, receipts and expenditures must be conducted by a certified public accountant, including, but not limited to, direct and indirect costs attributable to the use of outside consultants, independent contractors and any other persons who are not state employees for the administration of the program. For the purposes of the audit, the auditors must have access to the properties and records of the program and board and may prescribe methods of accounting and the rendering of periodic reports in relation to projects undertaken by the program.   [PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Submission of report.  Beginning February 1, 2024 and annually thereafter, the board shall submit to the Governor, the Treasurer of State and the Legislature an audited financial report, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, detailing the activities, operations, receipts and expenditures of the program and board during the preceding calendar year. The report must include the number of participants, the investment options and their rates of return and other information regarding the program and must also include projected activities of the program for the current calendar year.   [PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 191-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §191-A. Transition period

 §191-A. Transition period In order to provide for an orderly transition following the biennial election of the Attorney General, the Attorney General-elect shall not take the oath of his office or otherwise qualify for the office for a period of no less than 30 days following that election.   [PL 1981, c. 143 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 143 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 191-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §191-B. Qualification

 §191-B. Qualification To serve as Attorney General, a person must be a member in good standing of the bar of the State. For purposes of this section, a person is a "member in good standing of the bar of the State" if that person is admitted to the practice of law in this State, is presently registered with the Board of Overseers of the Bar as an active practitioner and has not been and is not currently disbarred or suspended from practice pursuant to Title 4, chapter 17, subchapter II or Maine Bar Rule 7.2 or its successor.   [PL 1997, c. 145, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 145, §1 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 192 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §192. Prosecution of all claims for State

 §192. Prosecution of all claims for State All civil actions to recover money for the State shall be brought by the Attorney General or by the district attorney in the name of the State. The Attorney General shall appear before the departments and tribunals of the United States and the committees of Congress to prosecute all claims of the State against the United States.   [PL 1973, c. 567, §20 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 567, §20 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 193 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §193. Prosecution of intruders

 §193. Prosecution of intruders The Attorney General may, if in his judgment the public interest so requires, prosecute by indictment or complaint any person who intrudes on the land, rights or property of the State, or commits or erects a nuisance thereon.
5 ME Rev Stat § 194-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §194-C. Notice and approval for conversion transaction

 §194-C. Notice and approval for conversion transaction 1.  Notice or approval required.  Prior to completing a conversion transaction, a public charity must:   A. If the fair market value of assets to be converted in the transaction is $500,000 or more, obtain approval of the court in accordance with section 194‑F;   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]B. If the fair market value of assets to be converted in the transaction is less than $500,000 but at least $50,000, obtain approval from the Attorney General in accordance with section 194‑E or, if the Attorney General does not approve the transaction, obtain approval from the court in accordance with section 194‑F; or   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]C. If the value of the transaction is less than $50,000, provide notice to the Attorney General in accordance with section 194‑D.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Appraisal required.  Fair market value must be determined by an independent appraisal for conversion transactions with a fair market value of $50,000 or more. If the appraisal provides a range of values, the highest point of the range determines which section of law applies to the transaction pursuant to subsection 1.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Failure to comply with this section or sections 194-D to 194-H.  A transaction consummated in violation of any provision of this section or sections 194-D to 194-H is voidable. Officers and directors who receive private inurement or excess benefits from such a transaction are subject to the civil penalties provided in section 194‑K.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Applicability to nonprofit hospital or medical service organizations.  This section, section 194-B and sections 194-D to 194-K do not apply to a corporation or other entity licensed under Title 24, chapter 19. A conversion of a corporation or other entity licensed under Title 24, chapter 19 is governed by section 194-A and Title 24, section 2301, subsection 9-D.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 550, §A2 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 194-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §194-D. Conversion transactions less than $50,000

 §194-D. Conversion transactions less than $50,000 A public charity shall provide written notice to the Attorney General of its intent to enter into a conversion transaction if the value of the transaction is less than $50,000. The notice must include the name of the public charity, the value of the assets to be converted and the entity to which the assets will be transferred. Twenty days after providing notice to the Attorney General in accordance with this section, the public charity is deemed to be in compliance with section 194-C and this section unless the Attorney General notifies the public charity within those 20 days that the value of the transaction is $50,000 or more or that the filing otherwise fails to comply with this section.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]The Attorney General is not required to take any action on notices received under this section, except that, upon request of a public charity that has properly provided notice under this section, the Attorney General shall issue a letter indicating that the public charity has complied with its obligation under this section, section 194-C and sections 194-E to 194-H.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 550, §A2 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 194-H (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §194-H. Distribution of proceeds

 §194-H. Distribution of proceeds 1.  Requirements.  The proceeds of a conversion transaction must be distributed to an existing or new foundation or public benefit corporation that meets the following requirements.   A. The foundation or public benefit corporation must operate pursuant to 26 United States Code, Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4), and, regardless of whether the foundation is classified as a private foundation under 26 United States Code, Section 509, the foundation or public benefit corporation must operate in accordance with the restrictions and limitations that apply to private foundations found in 26 United States Code, Sections 4941 to 4945.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]B. The foundation or public benefit corporation and its directors, officers and staff must be and remain independent of the for-profit company and its affiliates. A person who is an officer, director or staff member with influence over a conversion decision of a public charity submitting a conversion plan, at the time the plan is submitted or at the time of the conversion transaction or within 5 years thereafter, is not qualified to be an officer, director or staff member of the foundation. A director, officer, agent or employee of the public charity submitting the plan or the foundation receiving the charitable assets may not benefit directly or indirectly from the transaction.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]C. A foundation or public benefit corporation must have or establish formal mechanisms to avoid conflicts of interest and to prohibit grants benefiting the for-profit corporation or members of the board of directors and management of the for-profit corporation.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 550, §A2 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 194-I (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §194-I. Intervention in court proceeding

 §194-I. Intervention in court proceeding This section relates to intervention in proceedings under section 194‑F.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]1.  Right to intervene.  Except as provided in subsection 2, the court, on timely application made pursuant to Rule 24(a) of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, shall allow any person who is interested in the outcome of a conversion proceeding to intervene as a party to that proceeding, notwithstanding the presence of the Attorney General in the action.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Court power to manage process.  This section does not limit the power of the court to manage its cases by limiting the number of intervenors or by consolidating parties with similar interests.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 550, §A2 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 194-J (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §194-J. Attorney General authority

 §194-J. Attorney General authority 1.  Rules.  The Attorney General may adopt rules the Attorney General considers appropriate to implement this section, sections 194-B to 194-I and section 194-K. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter II-A.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Attorney General authority not limited.  This section, sections 194-B to 194-I and section 194-K do not limit the common-law authority of the Attorney General to protect charitable trusts and charitable assets in this State. The penalties and remedies provided in section 194-K are in addition to and are not a replacement for any other civil or criminal action the Attorney General may take under common law or statute, including an action to rescind the conversion transaction or to obtain injunctive relief or a combination of injunctive relief and other remedies available under common law or statute.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 550, §A2 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 194-K (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §194-K. Penalties

 §194-K. Penalties 1.  Attorney General to bring action.  The Attorney General may initiate an action in Superior Court to:   A. Void a conversion transaction pursuant to subsection 2. Such an action may be brought in Superior Court in Kennebec County or in the county in which the assets of the public charity to be transferred are located;   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]B. Seek a civil penalty against an individual pursuant to subsection 3. Such an action must be brought in the Superior Court of Kennebec County or in the county in which the individual resides; and   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]C. Obtain on behalf of the public charity the return or repayment of any property or consideration received as private inurement or an excess benefit in violation of Title 13‑B standards.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Transaction voidable.  The Superior Court may void a conversion transaction entered into in violation of applicable provisions of sections 194-C to 194-H. If the court voids the transaction, it may also grant any orders necessary to restore the public charity to its former position, including removing the board of the public charity or voiding contracts.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Penalties against individuals.  An individual officer, director, trustee or manager in a position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of a public charity is subject to a civil penalty if that person, in violation of the standards established under Title 13‑B for conduct by directors or officers or for avoiding conflicts of interest:   A. Receives property or consideration from the public charity that constitutes private inurement; or   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]B. Receives excess benefits that exceed the fair market value of anything provided in return.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]The civil penalty under this subsection may be an amount up to 100% of the excess benefit or private inurement received and may be recovered in addition to costs and fees incurred by the Attorney General in bringing the action.   [PL 2001, c. 550, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 550, §A2 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 195 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §195. Opinions on questions of law

 §195. Opinions on questions of law The Attorney General shall give his written opinion upon questions of law submitted to him by the Governor, by the head of any state department or any of the state agencies or by either branch of the Legislature or any members of the Legislature on legislative matters.   [PL 1975, c. 771, §48 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 585, §§11,12,14 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 711, §3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §48 (RPR).
5 ME Rev Stat § 196 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §196. Deputies and assistants; appointment and duties

 §196. Deputies and assistants; appointment and duties The Attorney General may appoint one or more deputy attorneys general, assistant attorneys general and staff attorneys who serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General or until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. They may perform all the duties required of the Attorney General and other duties the Attorney General delegates to them. The Attorney General may appoint research assistants with any powers and duties the Attorney General delegates. Research assistants may perform duties delegated to them by the Attorney General, including activities authorized by Title 4, section 807. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the compensations of research assistants, law office manager and deputy attorneys general are fixed by the Attorney General. The compensation of the Deputy Chief Medical Examiner is fixed by the Attorney General in consultation with the Chief Medical Examiner and with the approval of the Governor. The compensations of the staff attorneys, assistant attorneys general and secretary to the Attorney General are fixed by the Attorney General with the approval of the Governor, but such compensations may not in the aggregate exceed the amount appropriated for those positions and may not result in an increased request to future Legislatures.   [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. DDD, §1 (AMD).]Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever the written approval of the Attorney General is required by statute or court rule and the Attorney General either is unavailable to act upon the matter or has determined that it would be legally or ethically improper for the Attorney General to do so, the required approval may be given by a deputy attorney general specifically authorized in writing by the Attorney General to act on the Attorney General's behalf in these situations.   [PL 2005, c. 154, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 53, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 439, §8 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 711, §4 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 96, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §49 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 380, §B1 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 67, §§F1,F2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 549 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 824, §T (AMD). PL 1989, c. 410, §14 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 154, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. DDD, §1 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 197 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §197. State criminal inspectors; clerks; office expenses

 §197. State criminal inspectors; clerks; office expenses The Attorney General is authorized to employ in his office in addition to the officers named in section 196, state criminal inspectors and additional clerks as the business of his office may demand, whose appointment and compensation shall be subject to the Civil Service Law. He may incur a reasonable expense for postage, printing, stationery and other office expenses.   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 478 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B11 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 198 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §198. Additional assistant attorneys general, clerks or attorneys may be paid from moneys collected by department

 §198. Additional assistant attorneys general, clerks or attorneys may be paid from moneys collected by department Whenever the Attorney General shall appoint any additional assistant attorneys general or staff attorneys as authorized under section 196, or shall employ additional clerks as provided by section 197, or shall employ attorneys-at-law to collect claims due the State, the compensation of such assistants, staff attorneys, clerks or attorneys, as approved by the Governor, may be paid, if the Governor so directs, from moneys thus collected by the Department of the Attorney General.   [PL 1975, c. 771, §50 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 711, §5 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §50 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 199 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §199. Consultation with, and advice to, district attorneys

 §199. Consultation with, and advice to, district attorneys The Attorney General shall consult with and advise the district attorneys in matters relating to their duties. If in the Attorney General's judgment the public interest so requires, the Attorney General shall assist them by attending the grand jury in the examination of a case in which the accused is charged with treason or murder, and if in the Attorney General's judgment the public interest so requires, the Attorney General shall appear for the State in the trial of indictments for treason or murder. The Attorney General may institute and conduct prosecutions for all offenses against Title 21‑A, and for that purpose attend and present evidence to grand juries and assist them in the examination of witnesses and drawing indictments. The Attorney General may, in the Attorney General's discretion, act in place of or with the district attorneys, or any of them, in instituting and conducting prosecutions for crime, and is invested, for that purpose, with all the rights, powers and privileges of each and all of them. Any or all of the powers and duties enumerated in this chapter may, at the discretion of the Attorney General, be delegated to and performed by, any deputy attorney general, assistant attorney general or staff attorney. The authority given under this section shall not be construed to deny or limit the duty and authority of the Attorney General as heretofore authorized, either by statute or under the common law.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §11 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 53, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 567, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 711, §6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §A11 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 200 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 9: ATTORNEY GENERAL|5 §200. Attendance at law court and instruction of county attorneys (REPEALED)

 §200. Attendance at law court and instruction of county attorneys (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 240, §1 (RP).