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27 ME Rev Stat § 142 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 1: COMPACT|27 §142. Definitions -- Article II

 §142. Definitions -- Article II As used in this compact:   "Public library agency" means any unit or agency of local or State Government operating or having power to operate a library.   "Private library agency" means any non-governmental entity which operates or assumes a legal obligation to operate a library.   "Library agreement" means a contract establishing an interstate library district pursuant to this compact or providing for the joint or cooperative furnishing of library services.
27 ME Rev Stat § 144 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 1: COMPACT|27 §144. -- governing board -- Article IV

 §144. -- governing board -- Article IV 1.  Governing board.  An interstate library district which establishes, maintains or operates any facilities or services in its own right shall have a governing board which shall direct the affairs of the district and act for it in all matters relating to its business. Each participating public library agency in the district shall be represented on the governing board which shall be organized and conduct its business in accordance with provision therefor in the library agreement. But in no event shall a governing board meet less often than twice a year.   2.  Representation.  Any private library agency or agencies party to a library agreement establishing an interstate library district may be represented on or advise with the governing board of the district in such manner as the library agreement may provide.
27 ME Rev Stat § 145 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 1: COMPACT|27 §145. State library agency cooperation -- Article V

 §145. State library agency cooperation -- Article V Any 2 or more state library agencies of 2 or more of the party states may undertake and conduct joint or cooperative library programs, render joint or cooperative library services, and enter into and perform arrangements for the cooperative or joint acquisition, use, housing and disposition of items or collections of materials which, by reason of expense, rarity, specialized nature, or infrequency of demand therefor would be appropriate for central collection and shared use. Any such programs, services or arrangements may include provision for the exercise on a cooperative or joint basis of any power exercisable by an interstate library district and an agreement embodying any such program, service or arrangement shall contain provisions covering the subjects detailed in Article VI of this compact for interstate library agreements.
27 ME Rev Stat § 146 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 1: COMPACT|27 §146. Library agreements -- Article VI

 §146. Library agreements -- Article VI 1.  Library agreements.  In order to provide for any joint or cooperative undertaking pursuant to this compact, public and private library agencies may enter into library agreements. Any agreement executed pursuant to the provisions of this compact shall, as among the parties to the agreement:   A. Detail the specific nature of the services, programs, facilities, arrangements or properties to which it is applicable.   B. Provide for the allocation of costs and other financial responsibilities.   C. Specify the respective rights, duties, obligations and liabilities of the parties.   D. Set forth the terms and conditions for duration, renewal, termination, abrogation, disposal of joint or common property, if any, and all other matters which may be appropriate to the proper effectuation and performance of the agreement.   2.  Prohibited powers.  No public or private library agency shall undertake to exercise itself, or jointly with any other library agency, by means of a library agreement any power prohibited to such agency by the constitution or statutes of its state.   3.  Effective date of agreement.  No library agreement shall become effective until filed with the compact administrator of each state involved, and approved in accordance with Article VII of this compact.
27 ME Rev Stat § 147 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 1: COMPACT|27 §147. Approval of library agreements -- Article VII

 §147. Approval of library agreements -- Article VII 1.  Approval of attorney general.  Every library agreement made pursuant to this compact shall, prior to and as a condition precedent to its entry into force, be submitted to the attorney general of each state in which a public library agency party thereto is situated, who shall determine whether the agreement is in proper form and compatible with the laws of his state. The attorneys general shall approve any agreement submitted to them unless they shall find that it does not meet the conditions set forth herein and shall detail in writing addressed to the governing bodies of the public library agencies concerned the specific respects in which the proposed agreement fails to meet the requirements of law. Failure to disapprove an agreement submitted hereunder within 90 days of its submission shall constitute approval thereof.   2.  Approved by others.  In the event that a library agreement made pursuant to this compact shall deal in whole or in part with the provision of services or facilities with regard to which an officer or agency of the State Government has constitutional or statutory powers of control, the agreement shall, as a condition precedent to its entry into force, be submitted to the state officer or agency having such power of control and shall be approved or disapproved by him or it as to all matters within his or its jurisdiction in the same manner and subject to the same requirements governing the action of the attorneys general pursuant to subsection 1 of this article. This requirement of submission and approval shall be in addition to and not in substitution for the requirement of submission to and approval by the attorneys general.
27 ME Rev Stat § 148 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 1: COMPACT|27 §148. Other laws applicable -- Article VIII

 §148. Other laws applicable -- Article VIII Nothing in this compact or in any library agreement shall be construed to supersede, alter or otherwise impair any obligation imposed on any library by otherwise applicable law, nor to authorize the transfer or disposition of any property held in trust by a library agency in a manner contrary to the terms of such trust.
27 ME Rev Stat § 149 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 1: COMPACT|27 §149. Appropriations and aid -- Article IX

 §149. Appropriations and aid -- Article IX 1.  Funds.  Any public library agency party to a library agreement may appropriate funds to the interstate library district established thereby in the same manner and to the same extent as to a library wholly maintained by it and, subject to the laws of the state in which such public library agency is situated, may pledge its credit in support of an interstate library district established by the agreement.   2.  State and federal aid.  Subject to the provisions of the library agreement pursuant to which it functions and the laws of the states in which such district is situated, an interstate library district may claim and receive any state and federal aid which may be available to library agencies.
27 ME Rev Stat § 150 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 1: COMPACT|27 §150. Compact administrator -- Article X

 §150. Compact administrator -- Article X Each state shall designate a compact administrator with whom copies of all library agreements to which his state or any public library agency thereof is party shall be filed. The administrator shall have such other powers as may be conferred upon him by the laws of his state and may consult and cooperate with the compact administrators of other party states and take such steps as may effectuate the purposes of this compact. If the laws of a party state so provide, such state may designate one or more deputy compact administrators in addition to its compact administrator.
27 ME Rev Stat § 151 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 1: COMPACT|27 §151. Entry into force and withdrawal -- Article XI

 §151. Entry into force and withdrawal -- Article XI 1.  Force and effect.  This compact shall enter into force and effect immediately upon its enactment into law by any 2 states. Thereafter, it shall enter into force and effect as to any other state upon the enactment thereof by such state.   2.  Withdrawal.  This compact shall continue in force with respect to a party state and remain binding upon such state until 6 months after such state has given notice to each other party state of the repeal thereof. Such withdrawal shall not be construed to relieve any party to a library agreement entered into pursuant to this compact from any obligation of that agreement prior to the end of its duration as provided therein.
27 ME Rev Stat § 152 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 1: COMPACT|27 §152. Construction and severability -- Article XII

 §152. Construction and severability -- Article XII This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.
27 ME Rev Stat § 181 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT|27 §181. Ratification

 §181. Ratification The Interstate Library Compact is enacted into law and entered into by this State with all states legally joining therein in the form substantially as provided in this chapter.
27 ME Rev Stat § 182 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT|27 §182. Library agreements by municipalities

 §182. Library agreements by municipalities No municipality of this State shall be party to a library agreement which provides for the construction or maintenance of a library pursuant to Article III, subsection 3, paragraph G, of this compact, nor pledge its credit in support of such a library, or contribute to the capital financing thereof, except after compliance with any laws applicable to such municipalities relating to or governing capital outlays and the pledging of credit.
27 ME Rev Stat § 183 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT|27 §183. State library agency

 §183. State library agency As used in the compact, "state library agency," with reference to this State, means the Maine State Library.
27 ME Rev Stat § 184 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT|27 §184. Interstate library district

 §184. Interstate library district An interstate library district lying partly within this State may claim and be entitled to receive state aid in support of any of its functions to the same extent and in the same manner as such functions are eligible for support when carried on by entities wholly within this State. For the purposes of computing and apportioning state aid to an interstate library district, this State will consider what portion of the area which lies within this State as an independent entity for the performance of the aided function or functions and compute and apportion the aid accordingly. Subject to any applicable laws of this State, such a district may apply for and be entitled to receive any federal aid for which it may be eligible.
27 ME Rev Stat § 185 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT|27 §185. Compact administrator

 §185. Compact administrator The State Librarian shall be the compact administrator pursuant to Article X of the compact. The deputy state librarian shall be deputy compact administrator pursuant to said article.
27 ME Rev Stat § 186 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT|Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT|27 §186. Renunciation

 §186. Renunciation In the event of withdrawal from the compact, the Governor shall send and receive any notices required by Article XI, subsection 2, of the compact.
27 ME Rev Stat § 371 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY|Subchapter 2: STATE-OWNED OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS|27 §371. Statement of policy

 §371. Statement of policy The Legislature, in recognizing the importance of Maine's cultural heritage of the distant past to our understanding of Maine's people, declares that it is the policy of this State to preserve and protect archaeological sites for proper excavation and interpretation.   [PL 1981, c. 55, §2 (NEW).]It is in the public interest to provide for the preservation and interpretation of archaeological artifacts and specimens for the benefit of the people of the State. In order to ensure proper preservation and interpretation of artifacts, specimens and materials which are found on, in or beneath state-controlled lands, it is in the public interest that a single state department be designated to hold title, as trustee for the State, to all such artifacts, specimens and materials, except as may be authorized by section 376.   [PL 1981, c. 55, §2 (RPR).]The State Museum is best qualified to assume that trusteeship by virtue of the fact that its facilities are intended to function primarily for the purpose of preserving and interpreting artifacts, specimens and materials as defined within this subchapter.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §110 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 398 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 55, §2 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 700, §A110 (AMD).
27 ME Rev Stat § 372 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY|Subchapter 2: STATE-OWNED OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS|27 §372. Legislative intent

 §372. Legislative intent 1.  Transference of custody.  The several departments of the State are authorized to transfer any archaeological objects, materials or specimens in their possession to the custody and trusteeship of the State Museum.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §111 (AMD).] 2.  Museum responsibility.  The State designates the State Museum to hold title, as trustee for the State, to all archaeological objects, materials and specimens found on, in or beneath state-controlled lands. The State charges the State Museum with the responsibility of protecting, preserving and interpreting such objects, materials and specimens as may be placed under its trusteeship; preventing their defacement, damage, destruction or unauthorized removal; and ensuring their continued availability for scientific study by qualified persons, agencies or institutions.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §111 (AMD).] 3.  Consultation with federally recognized Indian tribes.  In recognition of the interests of the federally recognized Indian tribes in this State in their archaeological heritage and in accordance with the requirements of federal law, including the National Historic Preservation Act of 1996, as amended, and the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and the State Museum shall consult with federally recognized Indian tribes in this State concerning adequate and appropriate curation of archaeological materials excavated from protected sites.   [PL 2013, c. 89, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 398 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 55, §3 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 700, §A111 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 89, §1 (AMD).
27 ME Rev Stat § 373 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY|Subchapter 2: STATE-OWNED OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS|27 §373. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §373. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 398 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 55, §4 (RP).
27 ME Rev Stat § 375 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY|Subchapter 2: STATE-OWNED OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS|27 §375. Unlawful excavation

 §375. Unlawful excavation 1.  Definition of unlawful excavation.  "Unlawful excavation" means unauthorized excavation at a protected site, unless:   A. A demonstrable emergency situation existed relating to the survival of the protected site; and   [PL 2013, c. 89, §5 (AMD).]B. An excavation permit is immediately applied for in accordance with section 374.   [PL 1981, c. 55, §7 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 89, §5 (AMD).] 2.  Penalty.  A violation of this chapter is a Class E crime for which a fine of not less than $250 must be adjudged. The unlawful excavation for any one day constitutes a separate violation. The court also may order the defendant to pay an amount equal to the reasonable cost of a proper archaeological excavation had the area that was unlawfully excavated been properly excavated. The Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, in the name of the people of this State through the Attorney General, may in addition to other remedies provided bring an action for an injunction seeking one or more of the following remedies:   A. To restrain a violation of this chapter; or   [PL 1999, c. 748, §2 (AMD).]B. To enjoin future unlawful excavation.   [PL 1999, c. 748, §2 (AMD).]C. [PL 1999, c. 748, §2 (RP).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §69 (AMD).] 3.  Prosecution.  The Attorney General, upon receiving notification of a violation of this section from the Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, is authorized to file a complaint against the person named in the District Court or the Superior Court of the district or county in which the person resides, or in the district or county in which the violation occurred.   [PL 1989, c. 171, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 55, §7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 171, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 748, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 89, §5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §69 (AMD).
27 ME Rev Stat § 376 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY|Subchapter 2: STATE-OWNED OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS|27 §376. Antiquities recovered from protected sites

 §376. Antiquities recovered from protected sites 1.  State-owned artifacts to remain in Maine.  No artifacts, objects, specimens or materials originating from a protected site on state-controlled land may be authorized to leave the State permanently without written permission of the permittors. They may be loaned for a term specified by the permittors for proper study or exhibit.   [PL 2013, c. 89, §6 (AMD).] 2.  Sale of artifacts.  Attempts to sell, offers of sale and sale of artifacts, objects or specimens, excavated after the effective date of this Act, whether excavated lawfully or unlawfully from a protected site, without the written permission of the permit grantors or the Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and the Director of the State Museum, are punishable by a civil penalty not greater than twice the price for which artifacts, objects or specimens are sold or offered for sale.   [PL 2013, c. 89, §6 (AMD).] 3.  Prosecution.  The Attorney General, upon receiving notification and evidence of violation of this section from the Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, is authorized to file a complaint against the person named in the District Court of the district in which the person resides or in the district in which the violation occurred.   [PL 2013, c. 89, §6 (AMD).] 4.  Artifact ownership.  Artifacts, objects, materials and specimens recovered from protected sites on state-controlled land are the property of the State Museum. Artifacts, objects, specimens or materials originating from a site on other than state-controlled land are the property of the landowner and must be deposited with a suitable repository as designated by the landowner in the preservation agreement or the permit.   [PL 2013, c. 89, §6 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 55, §7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A114 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 89, §6 (AMD).
27 ME Rev Stat § 377 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY|Subchapter 2: STATE-OWNED OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS|27 §377. Protection of site location information

 §377. Protection of site location information In order to protect the site or protected site from unlawful excavation or harm, any information in the possession of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, the State Museum, the Bureau of Parks and Lands, other state agencies or the University of Maine System about the location or other attributes of any site or protected site may be designated by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission or State Museum as confidential and exempt from Title 1, chapter 13. Such data must be made available for the purpose of archaeological research. The directors of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and the State Museum shall jointly adopt rules establishing standards and procedures for obtaining the data, and may impose reasonable requirements on its use, including requirements of confidentiality. The directors of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and the State Museum shall establish procedures for reviewing no less frequently than once every 10 years information designated as confidential under this section in order to determine whether continued confidentiality is necessary and, if not, to remove the confidentiality designation.   [PL 2013, c. 89, §7 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 55, §7 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §74 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A115 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §E30 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 89, §7 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
27 ME Rev Stat § 378 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY|Subchapter 2: STATE-OWNED OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS|27 §378. Emergency designation as protected site

 §378. Emergency designation as protected site In the case of an area containing archaeological materials or artifacts that is directly threatened with unauthorized excavation, the Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, with the written permission of the landowner, may designate the area as a protected site that is subject to this chapter for a period not to exceed 10 years. The director and the landowner shall specify in writing the area that is subject to this chapter. All sites given emergency designation under this section must be posted against unauthorized excavation.   [PL 2013, c. 89, §8 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 568, §4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 146, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 748, §3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 89, §8 (AMD).