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13-C ME Rev Stat § 1423 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 14: DISSOLUTION|Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATIVE DISSOLUTION|13-C §1423. Appeal from denial of reinstatement

 §1423. Appeal from denial of reinstatement 1.  Denial of reinstatement.  If the Secretary of State denies a corporation's application for reinstatement following administrative dissolution, the Secretary of State shall serve the corporation as required by section 1421, subsection 8 with a written notice that explains the reason or reasons for denial.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. C, §26 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Appeal.  A corporation may appeal a denial of reinstatement under subsection 1 to the Superior Court of the county where the corporation's principal office is located or, if there is no principal office in this State, in Kennebec County within 30 days after service of the notice of denial is perfected. The corporation appeals by petitioning the court to set aside the dissolution and attaching to the petition copies of the Secretary of State's certificate of dissolution, the corporation's application for reinstatement and the Secretary of State's notice of denial.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 3.  Court action.  The court may summarily order the Secretary of State to reinstate an administratively dissolved corporation or may take other action the court considers appropriate.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 4.  Final decision.  The court's final decision in an appeal under this section may be appealed as in other civil proceedings.   [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). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. C, §26 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1424 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 14: DISSOLUTION|Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATIVE DISSOLUTION|13-C §1424. Reinstatement of suspended corporate charter

 §1424. Reinstatement of suspended corporate charter 1.  Reinstatement after charter suspension.  A corporation whose charter was suspended before July 1, 2003 may apply for reinstatement with the Secretary of State if:   A. The Secretary of State determines that the application contains the information required under section 1422, subsection 1;   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §116 (NEW).]B. The application is accompanied by the reinstatement fee set forth in section 123, subsection 1; and   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §116 (NEW).]C. The application is received by the Secretary of State by June 30, 2009.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §116 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §116 (NEW).] 2.  Effect on corporation failing to reinstate by June 30, 2009.  A corporation that fails to meet the requirements of subsection 1 is administratively dissolved and may not reinstate.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §116 (NEW).] 3.  Protecting corporate name after suspension.  The name of a corporation whose charter is suspended remains in the Secretary of State's records of corporate names and is protected for a period of 3 years following its suspension.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §116 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 344, §B116 (NEW).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1425 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 14: DISSOLUTION|Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATIVE DISSOLUTION|13-C §1425. Revival of a domestic business corporation after dissolution

 §1425. Revival of a domestic business corporation after dissolution 1.  Determination of need to revive corporation.  If the Secretary of State finds that a corporation has dissolved in any manner under this chapter and that the corporation should be revived for any specified purpose or purposes for a specific period of time, the Secretary of State may upon application by an interested party file a certificate of revival in a form or format prescribed by the Secretary of State for reviving the corporation.   [PL 2007, c. 231, §22 (NEW).] 2.  Certificate of revival.  The certificate of revival must include:   A. The name of the corporation and its original date of incorporation;   [PL 2007, c. 231, §22 (NEW).]B. The name of the domestic business corporation's clerk and the address of its clerk at the time of dissolution;   [PL 2007, c. 231, §22 (NEW).]C. The name and address of the party or parties requesting the revival;   [PL 2007, c. 231, §22 (NEW).]D. The purpose or purposes for which revival is requested; and   [PL 2007, c. 231, §22 (NEW).]E. The time period needed to complete the purpose or purposes specified under paragraph D.   [PL 2007, c. 231, §22 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 231, §22 (NEW).] 3.  Notice of revival.  The Secretary of State shall issue a notice to the corporation to the address provided in subsection 2, paragraph C stating that the revival has been granted for the purpose or purposes and for the time period specified pursuant to the certificate of revival filed under this section.   [PL 2007, c. 231, §22 (NEW).] 4.  Termination of revival.  When the time period specified in subsection 2, paragraph E has expired, the Secretary of State shall send a notice to the corporation at the address provided in subsection 2, paragraph C that the status of the corporation has returned to the status prior to filing the certificate of revival under this section.   [PL 2007, c. 231, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 231, §22 (NEW).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1426 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 14: DISSOLUTION|Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATIVE DISSOLUTION|13-C §1426. Late reinstatement of business corporation after administrative dissolution

 §1426. Late reinstatement of business corporation after administrative dissolution 1.  Application to reinstate corporation.  A business corporation that has been administratively dissolved for more than 6 years may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement. The application must:   A. Provide the name of the corporation and the effective date of its administrative dissolution;   [PL 2015, c. 254, §3 (NEW).]B. Provide a statement together with supporting documentation that the officer or director signing the application is duly authorized to act for the corporation;   [PL 2015, c. 254, §3 (NEW).]C. Establish that the grounds for dissolution either did not exist or have been eliminated;   [PL 2015, c. 254, §3 (NEW).]D. Demonstrate that the corporation's name satisfies the requirements of section 401 or that the corporation is filing an amendment to change the name to satisfy the requirements of section 401;   [PL 2015, c. 254, §3 (NEW).]E. Attest that no lawsuits are pending against the corporation; and   [PL 2015, c. 254, §3 (NEW).]F. Explain the reason or reasons that reinstatement is being requested.   [PL 2015, c. 254, §3 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 254, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Determination of need to reinstate corporation.  If the Secretary of State determines that the application satisfies the requirements of subsection 1 and is accompanied by the reinstatement fee set forth in section 123, subsection 1, paragraph U, the Secretary of State shall cancel the administrative dissolution and prepare a notice of reinstatement that recites that determination and the effective date of reinstatement. The Secretary of State may deny reinstatement if there are material misstatements provided in the application. The Secretary of State shall use the procedures set forth in section 1421, subsection 8 to deliver the notice to the corporation.   [PL 2015, c. 254, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Effect of reinstatement.  When the reinstatement is effective under subsection 2, it relates back to and takes effect as of the effective date of the administrative dissolution, and the corporation resumes activities as if the administrative dissolution had not occurred.   [PL 2015, c. 254, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 254, §3 (NEW).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1431 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 14: DISSOLUTION|Subchapter 3: JUDICIAL DISSOLUTION|13-C §1431. Procedure for judicial dissolution

 §1431. Procedure for judicial dissolution 1.  Venue.  Venue for a proceeding by the Attorney General to dissolve a corporation lies in Kennebec County. Venue for a proceeding brought by any other party named in section 1430 lies in the county where a corporation's principal office is or was last located or, if none in this State, in Kennebec County.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. C, §27 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Shareholders parties to proceeding.  It is not necessary to make shareholders parties to a proceeding to dissolve a corporation unless relief is sought against the shareholders individually.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 3.  Preserve corporate assets.  A court in a proceeding brought to dissolve a corporation may issue injunctions, appoint a receiver pendente lite with all powers and duties the court directs, take other action required to preserve the corporate assets wherever located and carry on the business of the corporation until a full hearing can be held.   [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). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. C, §27 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1432 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 14: DISSOLUTION|Subchapter 3: JUDICIAL DISSOLUTION|13-C §1432. Receivership

 §1432. Receivership 1.  Appoint receivers.  A court in a judicial proceeding brought to dissolve a corporation may appoint one or more receivers to manage and to wind up and liquidate the business and affairs of the corporation. The court shall hold a hearing, after notifying all parties to the proceeding and any interested persons designated by the court, before appointing a receiver. The court appointing a receiver has jurisdiction over the corporation and all of its property wherever located.   [PL 2007, c. 289, §44 (AMD).] 2.  Post bond.  A court under subsection 1 may appoint an individual or a domestic or foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this State as a receiver. The court may require the receiver to post bond, with or without sureties, in an amount the court directs.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 3.  Powers; duties.  A court shall describe the powers and duties of the receiver in the court's appointing order under subsection 1, which may be amended from time to time. The receiver may, in addition to other specified powers:   A. Dispose of all or any part of the assets of the corporation wherever located, at a public or private sale, if authorized by the court;   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]B. Sue and defend in the receiver's own name as receiver of the corporation in all courts of this State; and   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]C. Exercise all of the powers of the corporation, through or in place of its board of directors, to the extent necessary to manage the affairs of the corporation in the best interests of its shareholders and creditors.   [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).] 4.  Compensation; expenses.  A court from time to time during a receivership under this section may order compensation paid and expenses paid or reimbursed to the receiver and the receiver's counsel from the assets of the corporation or proceeds from the sale of the assets.   [PL 2007, c. 289, §45 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 289, §§44, 45 (AMD).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1433 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 14: DISSOLUTION|Subchapter 3: JUDICIAL DISSOLUTION|13-C §1433. Decree of dissolution

 §1433. Decree of dissolution 1.  Decree dissolving corporation.  If after a hearing a court determines that one or more grounds for judicial dissolution described in section 1430 exist, it may enter a decree dissolving a corporation and specifying the effective date of the dissolution, and the clerk of the court shall deliver a certified copy of the decree to the Secretary of State, who shall file it.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 2.  Liquidation of corporation.  After entering a decree of dissolution under subsection 1, the court shall direct the winding-up and liquidation of the corporation's business and affairs in accordance with section 1406 and the notification of claimants in accordance with sections 1407 and 1408.   [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 § 1440 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 14: DISSOLUTION|Subchapter 4: MISCELLANEOUS|13-C §1440. Deposit with Treasurer of State

 §1440. Deposit with Treasurer of State Assets of a dissolved corporation that should be transferred to a creditor, claimant or shareholder of the corporation who can not be found or who is not competent to receive the assets must be reduced to cash and deposited with the Treasurer of State or other appropriate state official for safekeeping in accordance with Title 33, chapter 45. When the creditor, claimant or shareholder furnishes satisfactory proof of entitlement to the amount deposited, the Treasurer of State or other appropriate state official shall pay the creditor, claimant or shareholder or that person's representative that amount.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §9 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 498, §9 (AMD).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1502 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 15: FOREIGN CORPORATIONS|Subchapter 1: AUTHORIZATION OF FOREIGN CORPORATION TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE|13-C §1502. Consequences of transacting business without authority

 §1502. Consequences of transacting business without authority 1.  No court proceeding.  A foreign corporation transacting business in this State without authority may not maintain a proceeding in any court in this State until it files an application for authority and pays the applicable filing fee.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 2.  Successor; assignee of cause of action.  The successor to a foreign corporation that transacted business in this State without authority and the assignee of a cause of action arising out of that business may not maintain a proceeding based on that cause of action in any court in this State until the foreign corporation or its successor files an application for authority.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 3.  Stay proceeding.  A court may stay a proceeding commenced by a foreign corporation, its successor or assignee until the court determines whether the foreign corporation or its successor requires authorization. If the court so determines, the court may further stay the proceeding until the foreign corporation or its successor files an application for authority.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 4.  Civil penalty.  A foreign corporation is liable for a civil penalty of $500 for each year, or portion thereof, it transacts business in this State without authority. The Attorney General may collect all penalties due under this subsection.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 5.  Validity of corporate acts.  Notwithstanding subsections 1 and 2, the failure of a foreign corporation to file an application for authority does not impair the validity of its corporate acts, including contracts, or prevent it from defending any proceeding in this State.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §118 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 344, §B118 (AMD).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1503 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 15: FOREIGN CORPORATIONS|Subchapter 1: AUTHORIZATION OF FOREIGN CORPORATION TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE|13-C §1503. Application for authority

 §1503. Application for authority 1.  Application for authority.  A foreign corporation may apply for authority to transact business in this State by delivering an application to the Secretary of State for filing. The application must set forth:   A. The name of the foreign corporation or, if its real name is unavailable for use in this State, a corporate name that satisfies the requirements of section 401;   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §119 (AMD).]B. The name of the state or country under whose law it is incorporated;   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]C. Its date of incorporation;   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]D. The street address and mailing address, if different, of its principal office wherever located;   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]E. The information required by Title 5, section 105, subsection 1; and   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. C, §28 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]F. The names and usual business addresses of its current directors and officers.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).][PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. C, §28 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Certificate of existence.  A foreign corporation shall deliver with the application completed pursuant to subsection 1, a certificate of existence or a document of similar import duly authenticated by the secretary of state or other official having custody of corporate records in the state or country under whose law it is incorporated. The certificate of existence must have been made not more than 90 days prior to the delivery of the application for filing.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 3.  Signed acceptance.   [PL 2009, c. 56, §16 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 344, §§B119,120 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. C, §28 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 56, §16 (AMD).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1504 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 15: FOREIGN CORPORATIONS|Subchapter 1: AUTHORIZATION OF FOREIGN CORPORATION TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE|13-C §1504. Amended application for authority

 §1504. Amended application for authority 1.  Amended application for authority.  A foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this State must file an amended application for authority with the Secretary of State if the foreign corporation changes:   A. Its corporate name;   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]B. Its principal office wherever located; or   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §121 (AMD).]C. The state or country of its incorporation.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §121 (AMD).] 2.  Requirements.  A foreign corporation must deliver an amended application that sets forth:   A. The name of the corporation;   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §122 (NEW).]B. The jurisdiction of incorporation;   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §122 (NEW).]C. The date on which the foreign corporation was authorized to transact business in this State;   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §122 (NEW).]D. If the corporate name has changed, the new corporate name that meets the requirements of section 401;   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §122 (NEW).]E. If the address of the principal office has changed, the new address of the principal office wherever located, including the street and mailing address if different; and   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §122 (NEW).]F. If the state or country under whose law the foreign corporation was incorporated has changed, the new state or country under whose law it is now incorporated together with a certificate of existence or a document of similar import duly authenticated by the secretary of state or other official having custody of corporate records in the state or country under whose law it is now incorporated. The certificate of existence must have been made not more than 90 days prior to the delivery of the application for filing.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §122 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §122 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 344, §§B121,122 (AMD).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1505 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 15: FOREIGN CORPORATIONS|Subchapter 1: AUTHORIZATION OF FOREIGN CORPORATION TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE|13-C §1505. Effect of authorization to transact business in this State

 §1505. Effect of authorization to transact business in this State 1.  Authorization to transact business.  Upon filing by the Secretary of State of an application for authority, a foreign corporation is authorized to transact business in this State subject to the right of this State to revoke the foreign corporation's authority to transact business in this State as provided in this Act.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 2.  Same rights as domestic corporation.  A foreign corporation with valid authority has the same but no greater rights and has the same but no greater privileges as a domestic corporation of like character. Except as otherwise provided by this Act, a foreign corporation with a valid certificate of authority is subject to the same duties, restrictions, penalties and liabilities now or later imposed on a domestic corporation of like character.   [PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).] 3.  State may not regulate affairs of foreign corporation.  This Act does not authorize this State to regulate the organization or internal affairs of a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this State.   [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 § 1506 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 15: FOREIGN CORPORATIONS|Subchapter 1: AUTHORIZATION OF FOREIGN CORPORATION TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE|13-C §1506. Corporate name of foreign corporation

 §1506. Corporate name of foreign corporation 1.  Corporate name.  If the corporate name of a foreign corporation does not satisfy the requirements of section 401, the foreign corporation may use a fictitious name as set forth in section 404, subsection 2 to transact business in this State if its real name is unavailable.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §123 (AMD).] 2.  Name distinguishable.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §124 (RP).] 3.  Apply for authorization to use another corporation's name.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §124 (RP).] 4.  Use of another corporation's name.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §124 (RP).] 5.  Change of corporate name.   [PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §124 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 344, §§B123,124 (AMD).
13-C ME Rev Stat § 1507 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT|Chapter 15: FOREIGN CORPORATIONS|Subchapter 1: AUTHORIZATION OF FOREIGN CORPORATION TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE|13-C §1507. Registered office and registered agent of foreign corporation (REPEALED)

 §1507. Registered office and registered agent of foreign corporation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 344, §B125 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. C, §29 (RP). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).