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23 ME Rev Stat § 1915 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES|23 §1915. Compensation

 §1915. Compensation 1.  Payment of compensation.  Compensation shall be paid for the removal of any sign lawfully erected as of January 1, 1978, and which is visible from the interstate or primary systems, except no compensation may be paid if such sign is exempt as provided in section 1913-A and no compensation may be paid for the removal of signs subject to immediate removal pursuant to section 1924, subsection 3.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).] 2.  Procedures.  The purchase, condemnation, negotiation, assessment of damage and appeal procedures must be in accordance with this section and sections 153-A to 159.   [PL 1993, c. 536, §3 (AMD).] 3.  Acceptance of federal funds.  The commissioner may accept any allotment of funds by the United States, or any agency thereof, appropriated to carry out the United States Code, Title 23, section 131 and amendments thereto or replacements thereof. Any such funds will be applied to effectuate this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).] 4.  Availability of federal funds.  No sign may be required to be compensated if the federal share of the compensation to be paid under this section is not available.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).] 5.  Removal pursuant to other law.  Nothing in this section may provide compensation for the removal of signs which are lawfully removed pursuant to any other statute, regulation, ordinance or resolution of any governmental entity having jurisdiction.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).] 6.  Maintenance of lawfully erected signs.  Any sign lawfully erected as of January 1, 1978, in accordance with section 1924, subsections 1 and 2 may be maintained until removed by the commissioner under subsection 7 or by section 1916.   [PL 1981, c. 698, §101 (RPR).] 7.  Removal of signs for which compensation is paid.  The commissioner shall remove a sign for which compensation is to be paid under this section when title to such sign is acquired by the State pursuant to section 154.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 477, §12 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 470, §A137 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 698, §101 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 536, §3 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1916 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES|23 §1916. Removal of signs by amortization

 §1916. Removal of signs by amortization 1.  Exclusions.  This section shall not apply to:   A. Signs for which compensation is paid under section 1915;   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).]B. On-premises signs as provided in section 1914;   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR); PL 2011, c. 115, §4 (REV).]C. Exempt signs under section 1913‑A;   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).]D. Signs licensed under this chapter;   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).]E. Signs to be removed under section 1917; and   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).]F. Signs subject to immediate removal pursuant to section 1924, subsection 3.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).][PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR); PL 2011, c. 115, §4 (REV).] 2.  Six years amortization.  Any sign lawfully erected as of January 1, 1978, may be maintained in accordance with section 1924 for 6 years after that date in order to amortize the value thereof. The owner of the sign shall remove the sign within 30 days of a receipt of a final order specified in subsection 3.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).] 3.  Procedure for notice, hearing, appeal.  The procedure for notice, hearing and appeal is as follows.   A. The commissioner shall send to the sign owner notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, that a sign is to be removed pursuant to subsection 2.   Such notice shall be a final order if not appealed under paragraph B.   If the identity of such owner is not known or reasonably ascertainable by the commissioner, such notice may instead be sent to the owner of the land on which the sign is placed.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).]B. The person owning or controlling the sign may, within 30 days of his receipt of the notice to remove, appeal the order of removal to the commissioner and receive a hearing thereon, with a record made of the hearing. The commissioner shall render a decision within 60 days of the hearing. If no appeal is taken from the commissioner's decision, it shall be a final order. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the commissioner made subsequent to the hearing may, within 30 days of the receipt of notice of such decision, appeal to the Superior Court in the county where the sign is located. The appeal shall not be de novo and shall be subject to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80b. For the purposes of this section, "person aggrieved" shall include the person owning or controlling the sign and any other person who is a resident of the county where the sign is located. A final judgment of a court shall be a final order for purposes of subsection 2.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).][PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 115, §4 (REV).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1917-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES|23 §1917-A. Unlawful removal of political signs (REPEALED)

 §1917-A. Unlawful removal of political signs (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 315 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 403, §5 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1917-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES|23 §1917-B. Unlawful removal of temporary signs

 §1917-B. Unlawful removal of temporary signs A person who takes, defaces or disturbs a sign placed within the public right-of-way in accordance with section 1913-A, subsection 1, paragraph L commits a civil violation for which a fine of up to $250 may be adjudged. This section does not apply to a person authorized to remove signs placed within the public right-of-way in accordance with section 1913-A, subsection 1, paragraph L.   [PL 2015, c. 403, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 403, §6 (NEW).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1918 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES|23 §1918. Applications licensing of official business directional signs

 §1918. Applications licensing of official business directional signs 1.  Submitting applications.  Any person who is eligible under section 1909 for an official business directional sign may submit to the commissioner a written application therefor, on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The application shall set forth the name and address of the applicant, the name, nature and location of the business, the location where an official business directional sign is desired and such other information as the department may require. The applicant shall tender with the application the standard license fee stated in section 1919 for each sign requested.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).] 2.  Granting licenses.  Following receipt of an application for an official business directional sign, the commissioner shall approve or disapprove the application. The commissioner shall not approve an application unless the requested location conforms to the regulations of the commissioner adopted pursuant to this chapter. The granting of licenses for official business directional signs on the interstate systems by the commissioner is contingent upon any requirement precedent to such approval, such as the concurrence of federal officials.   If the application is approved, the commissioner shall issue the license. If it is not approved, the commissioner shall return the application and fee, stating the reasons for refusal and giving the applicant an opportunity to correct any defects or to be heard, within 30 days, by the commissioner. Upon written request by the applicant, the commissioner shall hear the matter and notify the applicant of his findings and decision. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the commissioner may, within 30 days of receipt of the notice thereof, appeal to the Superior Court in the county where the sign is proposed to be located. The appeal shall not be de novo and shall be pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80b.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1919 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES|23 §1919. Fees

 §1919. Fees An applicant for an official business directional sign shall pay to the commissioner an initial license fee not to exceed $30 for each sign, and an annual renewal fee not to exceed $30. The amount of each fee shall be determined for each year by the commissioner in advance of such year and shall approximate to the extent practicable the amount computed by dividing the cost of the administration of the official business directional sign program by the number of signs in existence in the prior licensing year.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).]The fees so collected by the commissioner shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State and appropriated to carry out this chapter. Such funds shall not lapse but shall remain a continuing carrying account.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1920 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES|23 §1920. Penalty

 §1920. Penalty Any person, firm, corporation or other legal entity who shall erect, maintain or display a sign contrary to and in violation of this chapter, or the rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100 together with the cost of removal of the signs. The unlawful maintenance or display of each sign or advertising structure for any one day shall constitute a separate offense.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).]In addition to other penalties, the commissioner may, in the name of the state, institute any appropriate action, injunction or other proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any violation of this chapter, or any orders or the rules and regulations issued or promulgated hereunder.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1921 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES|23 §1921. Start of enforcement

 §1921. Start of enforcement To provide for the orderly implementation of this chapter, the State shall be divided by the commissioner into traveler information service areas which shall correspond to the Maine highway districts. The commissioner may implement the removal of signs for which compensation is paid on an area by area basis, provided all signs from which compensation is paid shall be removed by January 1, 1982 if federal funds are sufficient under section 1915.   [PL 1981, c. 576, §7 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 576, §7 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1922 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES|23 §1922. Local ordinance

 §1922. Local ordinance This chapter shall not supersede the provisions of any other statute, regulation, ordinance or resolution, the requirements of which are more strict than those of this chapter and not inconsistent therewith, whether such ordinance, bylaw, regulation, resolution or statute was enacted before or after the effective date of this chapter. It shall not be inconsistent with this chapter if such statute, regulation, ordinance or resolution prohibits official business directional signs.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1923 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES|23 §1923. Agreements with United States

 §1923. Agreements with United States The commissioner is authorized, empowered and directed to enter into agreements with the United States or its agencies and subdivisions to control signs in accordance with national standards, this chapter and the best interests of the State. Nothing in this chapter may abridge any agreements with the United States in force on the effective date of this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1924 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES|23 §1924. License or permits under repealed Title 32, chapter 38

 §1924. License or permits under repealed Title 32, chapter 38 1.  License.  Any license issued pursuant to repealed Title 32, section 2713, shall remain in effect for 6 years from January 1, 1978, provided a licensee shall apply annually and pay the annual fee to the commissioner provided in repealed Title 32, section 2713. This subsection shall not allow the erection of any sign, pursuant to that license, after January 1, 1978, nor shall this subsection allow the maintenance of any sign removed pursuant to sections 1915 and 1916.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).] 2.  Fee permit.  Any permit for which a fee is paid and which is issued pursuant to repealed Title 32, section 2714, shall remain in effect until the sign for which it is issued is removed pursuant to this chapter, provided a permittee shall apply annually and pay the annual fee to the commissioner provided in repealed Title 32, section 2714.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).] 3.  Existing directional signs.  Upon implementation of this chapter, the commissioner may remove, or require to be removed, any existing directional sign erected and maintained pursuant to section 1153, Title 32, section 2722 prior to its repeal, and any sign erected and maintained pursuant to Title 32, section 2715 prior to its repeal, which does not qualify as an on-premises sign as defined by section 1914, or as an official business directional sign as defined by this chapter, no later than 6 years after January 1, 1978.   [PL 1981, c. 576, §8 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 115, §4 (REV).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §§198-200 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 477, §16 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 576, §8 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 115, §4 (REV).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1925 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES|23 §1925. Administration of chapter

 §1925. Administration of chapter Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the commissioner shall administer this chapter. The commissioner may employ, subject to the Civil Service Law, clerical and other assistants required for the administration of this chapter. The commissioner may delegate to personnel of the Department of Transportation the authority to administer this chapter. The commissioner shall adopt rules for the implementation of this chapter that are substantially compliant with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices published by the Federal Highway Administration and other national engineering standards. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. The commissioner may execute contracts and other agreements to carry out the purposes of this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 529, §10 (AMD).]The Maine Turnpike Authority shall implement and administer the provisions of this chapter relating to signs on the Maine Turnpike in accordance with section 1965.   [PL 2013, c. 529, §10 (NEW).]1.  Administration of chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RP).] 2.  Effective date.   [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 785, §B104 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 344, §31 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 529, §10 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1951 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 23: HIGHWAY DESIGNATIONS|23 §1951. Trans-Maine Trail

 §1951. Trans-Maine Trail 1.  Designation.  The Trans-Maine Trail is designated as follows:   A. Beginning at the Canadian border in Vanceboro, then westerly via Route 6, through Lincoln, Milo, Dover-Foxcroft and Guilford to Abbot, then westerly via Route 16 to Stratton and via Route 27 to the Canadian border at Coburn Gore.   [PL 1979, c. 103 (NEW).][PL 1979, c. 103 (NEW).] 2.  Alternate route.  In addition, an alternate route shall be as follows:   A. Beginning at Abbot then northerly via Route 15 through Greenville and Rockwood to Jackman and the Canadian border.   [PL 1979, c. 103 (NEW).][PL 1979, c. 103 (NEW).] 3.  Signs.  Signs designating this as the Trans-Maine Trail shall be erected by the Department of Transportation at proper intervals along the highway trail.   [PL 1979, c. 103 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 103 (NEW).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1952 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 23: HIGHWAY DESIGNATIONS|23 §1952. Fallen State Trooper Dedication Program

 §1952. Fallen State Trooper Dedication Program The Fallen State Trooper Dedication Program is established. The Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety, shall designate one mile of the state highway system to a state police officer who dies in the performance of that officer's duty within one year of the death. The one-mile section must be located as close as possible to the patrol area of the fallen officer, and the Department of Transportation shall install appropriate signs in both directions of the roadway. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety shall share responsibility for expenses related to the maintenance of signs installed under this section.   [PL 2021, c. 198, §1 (NEW).]The State Police shall notify the Department of Transportation of a deceased state police officer who is eligible for designation under this section.   [PL 2021, c. 198, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 198, §1 (NEW).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1962 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 24: MAINE TURNPIKE|23 §1962. Preservation of rights

 §1962. Preservation of rights No provision of this chapter may impair the rights of existing bondholders or of any other persons to whom the authority owes contractual obligations.   [PL 1981, c. 595, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 595, §3 (NEW).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1963 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 24: MAINE TURNPIKE|23 §1963. Maine Turnpike Authority

 §1963. Maine Turnpike Authority In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the Maine Turnpike Authority, created by Private and Special Law 1941, chapter 69, continues in existence with the powers and duties prescribed by this chapter until the Legislature provides for its termination and all outstanding indebtedness of the authority is repaid, or an amount sufficient to repay that indebtedness is set aside in trust. The authority shall continue to operate and maintain the turnpike from a point at or near Kittery in York County to a point at or near Augusta in Kennebec County. The authority may operate and maintain other property and assets as are necessary or convenient for the construction, operation or maintenance of the turnpike, including, but not limited to, connecting tunnels, bridges, overpasses, underpasses, interchanges, toll facilities and parking lots.   [PL 2011, c. 476, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 595, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 410, §MM1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 476, §2 (AMD).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1965-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 24: MAINE TURNPIKE|23 §1965-A. Widening of the turnpike between Exit 1 and Exit 6-A (REPEALED)

 §1965-A. Widening of the turnpike between Exit 1 and Exit 6-A (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 341, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 613, §3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 493, §A2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 493, §A3 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 5, §5 (RP).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1965-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 24: MAINE TURNPIKE|23 §1965-B. Widening of the turnpike between mile marker 44 and mile marker 53

 §1965-B. Widening of the turnpike between mile marker 44 and mile marker 53 1.  Evaluation of reasonable alternatives.  The authority shall complete an evaluation of reasonable alternatives to widening the turnpike to 3 lanes for each direction of travel in the corridor from mile marker 44 to mile marker 53. To evaluate reasonable alternatives, the authority shall complete an alternative mode feasibility study that examines regional travel patterns and demographics and provides an inventory of existing transportation infrastructure and employer-based commuter programs in the turnpike corridor from mile 44 to mile 53.   In conducting the evaluation required by this subsection, the authority shall provide for public participation consistent with section 73 and the rules adopted pursuant to that section. Completion of the evaluation required by this subsection satisfies the alternative evaluation requirements of section 73 and of the rules adopted pursuant to that section.   [PL 2007, c. 270, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Review of alternatives.  Upon completing the evaluation required under subsection 1, the authority shall review the alternatives to determine whether the alternatives can meet identified transportation deficiencies or needs in a safe manner at a reasonable cost with available technology. If, based on the evaluation, the authority finds that the alternatives do not meet the identified deficiencies or needs:   A. A final license, permit or approval necessary for the widening or expansion of the turnpike may be issued by the appropriate state agency; and   [PL 2007, c. 270, §2 (NEW).]B. The alternative evaluation and preference requirements of section 73 and rules adopted pursuant to that section are considered satisfied.   [PL 2007, c. 270, §2 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 270, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 270, §2 (NEW).
23 ME Rev Stat § 1965-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION|Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW|Chapter 24: MAINE TURNPIKE|23 §1965-C. Construction of a connector to Gorham

 §1965-C. Construction of a connector to Gorham 1.  Evaluation of reasonable alternatives.  The authority and the department shall evaluate reasonable alternatives to the building of a connector to Gorham in Cumberland County from Route 114 in South Gorham to an interchange on the turnpike by completing an alternative mode feasibility study.   The authority in cooperation with the department shall update the evaluations with public participation to satisfy the requirements of section 73 and rules adopted pursuant to that section.   [PL 2017, c. 68, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Review of alternatives.  Upon completing the evaluation and update required under subsection 1, the authority shall determine whether the alternatives are sufficient to meet long-term regional transportation needs, to correct deficiencies and to fulfill mobility requirements of the region safely and at reasonable cost, using available technology. If the authority finds that the alternatives are not sufficient:   A. A final license, permit or approval necessary for construction may be issued by the appropriate state agency; and   [PL 2017, c. 68, §3 (NEW).]B. The alternative evaluation and preference requirements of section 73 and rules adopted pursuant to that section are considered satisfied.   [PL 2017, c. 68, §3 (NEW).][PL 2017, c. 68, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 68, §3 (NEW).