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21-A ME Rev Stat § 3 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 1: DEFINITIONS, CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION|21-A §3. Signatures and names

 §3. Signatures and names When this Title requires a name or signature on a document, immaterial irregularities do not invalidate the name or signature if the identity of the person named is clear to the public official charged with reviewing that document.   [PL 2009, c. 538, §2 (AMD).]1.  Immaterial irregularities.  Immaterial irregularities include, but are not limited to, misspelling, inclusion or omission of initials and substitution of initials or nicknames for given names.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §8 (AMD).] 2.  Application.  This policy applies to circumstances including, but not limited to, the following:   A. Absentee ballot applications;   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]B. Absentee ballot affidavits;   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]C. Signatures on petitions; and   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]D. Names appearing for write-in candidates on ballots.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).][PL 2009, c. 538, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §8 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 538, §2 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 4 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 1: DEFINITIONS, CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION|21-A §4. Town clerk to perform ward clerk's duties (REPEALED)

 §4. Town clerk to perform ward clerk's duties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §9 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 5 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 1: DEFINITIONS, CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION|21-A §5. Application to plantations

 §5. Application to plantations The provisions of this Title pertaining to towns apply equally to plantations.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 6 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 1: DEFINITIONS, CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION|21-A §6. Date falling on holiday

 §6. Date falling on holiday When the date on which an act must be performed or an event must take place falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the act shall be performed or the event shall take place on the next following business day.   [PL 1989, c. 166, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 166, §1 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 7 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 1: DEFINITIONS, CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION|21-A §7. Use of words

 §7. Use of words When used in this Title, the words "shall" and "must" are used in a mandatory sense to impose an obligation to act in the manner specified by the context. The word "may," when used in this Title, is used in a permissive sense to grant authority or permission, but not to create duty, to act in the manner specified by the context. When used in this Title, the term "may not" indicates a lack of authority or permission to act or refrain from acting in the manner specified by the context.   [PL 2009, c. 538, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 166, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 538, §3 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 21 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 2: RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS|21-A §21. Form and content of documents

 §21. Form and content of documents The Secretary of State may establish the form and content of all forms, lists, documents and records required by or necessary to the efficient operation of this Title.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 24 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 2: RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS|21-A §24. Newspaper publication to be reasonably noticeable

 §24. Newspaper publication to be reasonably noticeable When publication in a newspaper is required by this Title, the item published must be set in such a size and location as to be reasonably noticeable.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 25 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 2: RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS|21-A §25. Ditto marks

 §25. Ditto marks Ditto marks may be used, wherever practicable, in the preparation of lists required under this Title.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 31 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: GENERAL PENALTIES|21-A §31. Class E crimes (REPEALED)

 §31. Class E crimes (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §1 (RP). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 32 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: GENERAL PENALTIES|21-A §32. Violations and penalties

 §32. Violations and penalties 1.  Class E crime.  A person commits a Class E crime if that person:   A. Knowingly violates a provision of this Title for which no penalty has been provided; or   [PL 1993, c. 473, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).]B. Knowingly displays or distributes political advertisements in or on state-owned or state-leased property.   This paragraph does not apply to acts on state highways or to displays on motor vehicles not owned by the State while temporarily parked in parking areas on land maintained by the State. This paragraph does not apply to acts in or on a state-owned or state-leased building for a period beginning 48 hours before and ending 48 hours after that building is used by a political party to conduct a political activity within the building.   [PL 1993, c. 473, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).][PL 1993, c. 473, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).] 2.  Class D crime.  A person commits a Class D crime if that person:   A. Is a public official and knowingly fails or refuses to perform a duty required of that official under this Title.   [PL 1993, c. 473, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).][PL 1993, c. 473, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).] 3.  Class C crime.  A person commits a Class C crime if that person misuses a state government computer system. For purposes of this subsection, a person is guilty of misuse of a state government computer system if that person knowingly uses a computer system operated by a state department or agency, the Judicial Department or the Legislature:   A. To prepare materials with the intent to expressly advocate, to those eligible to vote, for the election or defeat of any candidate for a federal office, a constitutional office or elective municipal, county or state office, including leadership positions in the State Senate and the State House of Representatives; or   [PL 2003, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]B. With the intent to solicit contributions reportable under chapter 13.   [PL 2003, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]For purposes of this subsection, "computer system" has the same meaning as in Title 17-A, section 431 and "leadership positions" means the presiding officers of each House of the Legislature, party leaders, the Clerk of the House, the Assistant Clerk of the House, the Secretary of the Senate and the Assistant Secretary of the Senate.   This subsection may not be construed to prohibit a public employer from deducting dues or other funds from an employee's pay, as authorized by the employee and provided through a collective bargaining agreement, and remitting those funds to an account or fund owned by the employee's collective bargaining agent, even if the funds might be used for political or legislative purposes.   [PL 2009, c. 144, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 473, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 176, §3 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 144, §1 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 33 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: GENERAL PENALTIES|21-A §33. Prosecution of violations

 §33. Prosecution of violations The Attorney General shall designate a Deputy Attorney General or an Assistant Attorney General to investigate and prosecute alleged violations of the election laws. This section does not preclude a district attorney from investigating and prosecuting election law violations.   [PL 1993, c. 473, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 473, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 1: REGISTRAR OF VOTERS|21-A §102. Deputy registrar

 §102. Deputy registrar The registrar may appoint one or more deputies, except that if the registrar does not also serve as the clerk, the registrar shall appoint the clerk to serve as a deputy registrar.   [PL 2005, c. 568, §4 (AMD).]1.  Qualifications and compensation.   Section 101, subsections 1, 3 and 5, apply to a deputy registrar.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Term of office.  A deputy registrar serves at the will of the registrar, except that if the clerk is a deputy registrar and the registrar leaves office, the clerk becomes the registrar pro tem until a new registrar is appointed and sworn, at which point the clerk must be appointed as a deputy to the new registrar.   [PL 2005, c. 568, §5 (AMD).] 3.  Duties.  The deputy registrar may perform any of the duties of office prescribed by the registrar.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §34 (COR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 568, §§4,5 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §34 (COR).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 1: REGISTRAR OF VOTERS|21-A §104. Deputies for boards of registration (REPEALED)

 §104. Deputies for boards of registration (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §12 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 111 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 2: VOTER ELIGIBILITY|21-A §111. General qualifications

 §111. General qualifications A person who meets the following requirements may vote in any election in a municipality, including a biennial municipal caucus held pursuant to section 311.   [PL 2005, c. 387, §1 (AMD).]1.  Citizenship.  The person must be a citizen of the United States.   [PL 2005, c. 387, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Age.  The person must be at least 18 years of age, except that, to vote in a political party's primary election or municipal caucus, the person must be at least 18 years of age as of the date of the next general election.   [PL 2005, c. 387, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Residence.  The person must have established and maintain a voting residence in that municipality.   [PL 2005, c. 387, §1 (AMD).] 4.  Registration.  The person must be registered to vote in that municipality.   [PL 2005, c. 387, §1 (AMD).] 5.  Enrollment.  The person must be enrolled in a party in that municipality to vote at that party's caucus, convention or primary election, unless otherwise permitted by the party pursuant to section 340.   [PL 2005, c. 387, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 188, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 423, §2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 387, §1 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 111-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 2: VOTER ELIGIBILITY|21-A §111-A. Voting age qualification for primary elections

 §111-A. Voting age qualification for primary elections A person who has not yet reached 18 years of age but will be 18 years of age at the time of a general election and meets all other qualifications in order to vote in a primary election may vote in the primary election for the selection of candidates to be on the ballot at that general election.   [PL 2005, c. 387, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 577, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 387, §2 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 112-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 2: VOTER ELIGIBILITY|21-A §112-A. Proof of identity for voting purposes

 §112-A. Proof of identity for voting purposes Any of the following forms of documentation may be offered by an applicant and considered by a registrar in verifying the identity of an applicant who is registering to vote under this chapter and whose name does not already appear in the central voter registration system as a registered voter. The registrar need not request or consider all of these forms of documentation in order to verify an applicant's identity.   [PL 2009, c. 253, §11 (NEW).]1.  Government-issued photograph identification document or credential.  A government-issued photograph identification document or credential, including, but not limited to, a current and valid United States passport, military identification, driver's license or state identification;   [PL 2009, c. 253, §11 (NEW).] 2.  Other government-issued identification document.  A government-issued identification document without a photograph, including, but not limited to, a certified birth certificate or a signed social security card;   [PL 2009, c. 253, §11 (NEW).] 3.  Other official documents.  An official document, including, but not limited to, a document confirming eligibility determinations for public benefits, a utility bill, a bank statement, a government check, a paycheck or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter;   [PL 2021, c. 246, §1 (AMD).] 3-A.  Student photograph identification document.  A student photograph identification document that is issued by a state-approved public or private school located in this State or that is issued by a duly authorized institution of higher learning that operates in this State; or   [PL 2021, c. 246, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Verified unique identifier for new voters.  A verified unique identifier for new voters, including the voter's Maine driver's license number, Maine identification number or the last 4 digits of the voter's social security number that are successfully verified through the central voter registration system verification.   [PL 2009, c. 253, §11 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 253, §11 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 246, §§1, 2 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 113 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 2: VOTER ELIGIBILITY|21-A §113. Right survives change of residence

 §113. Right survives change of residence A registered voter who moves to another state within 60 days before a presidential election may not be removed from the incoming voting list and the voter's registration may not be cancelled in the central voter registration system until after the election unless the registrar has received confirmation of the voter's registration in another state. The voter may vote at that presidential election in person or by absentee ballot.   [PL 2009, c. 253, §12 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 453, §10 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 253, §12 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 114 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 2: VOTER ELIGIBILITY|21-A §114. Division of municipality, effect

 §114. Division of municipality, effect When any territory is set off from one municipality and annexed to another, the act establishing the new boundaries must indicate where and for which offices the voters in the territory may vote. If this provision is omitted from the act, the voters may vote for all offices in the municipality to which the territory is annexed.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 115 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 2: VOTER ELIGIBILITY|21-A §115. Restrictions

 §115. Restrictions 1.  Certain persons may not register or vote.   [PL 2001, c. 516, §1 (RP).] 2.  Voting restricted to district.  In a municipality that has voting districts, a voter may vote using only the ballot or ballots for the district in which the voter resides on election day.   [PL 2003, c. 447, §5 (AMD).] 3.  Correct name and address on incoming voting list.  A person whose name, or residence address in a municipality that has voting districts, does not appear correctly on the incoming voting list on election day may not vote at any election until it is corrected as provided in section 661.   [PL 2005, c. 453, §11 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 188, §2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §13 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 516, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 447, §5 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 453, §11 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 162 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST|21-A §162. Notice of removal from list (REPEALED)

 §162. Notice of removal from list (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 695, §16 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 162-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST|21-A §162-A. Change of address confirmation notice

 §162-A. Change of address confirmation notice The following provisions govern the change of address confirmation notice and procedures for updating a voter's status in the central voter registration system.   [PL 2005, c. 453, §33 (AMD).]1.  Change of address confirmation notice.  Except as provided in section 122, subsection 3, a registrar, or the Secretary of State when conducting maintenance of the central voter registration system, shall send by forwardable mail a change of address confirmation notice, with a postage prepaid and preaddressed return notice, to the last known place of residence of each person the registrar or the Secretary of State has identified as having a change of address. If a registrant has moved within the municipality's jurisdiction, a registrar shall change the voter's record to reflect the new address before sending the change of address confirmation notice. If a registrant has moved outside the municipality's jurisdiction, a registrar shall also include information on voter registration procedures in the new jurisdiction.   [PL 2009, c. 370, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Change of voter's status.  A voter's registration may be cancelled in the central voter registration system if the voter confirms that the voter has moved from the municipality's jurisdiction. If a voter fails to respond to the change of address confirmation notice, the voter must be designated on the incoming voting list and in the central voter registration system as inactive. A voter who has been designated as inactive and fails to vote for the next 2 general elections must be cancelled in the central voter registration system. If a voter who is designated as inactive votes at any election prior to cancellation in the central voter registration system, the inactive designation of the voter must be changed to active. Address verification may be requested at the polls before allowing a voter designated as inactive to vote. Cancellation of a voter’s registration record in the central voter registration system pursuant to this subsection may be performed by either the registrar for the voter’s municipality or the Secretary of State.   [PL 2009, c. 370, §3 (AMD).] 3.  Rule making.   [PL 2001, c. 310, §14 (RP).] 3-A.  Determine; approve.  The Secretary of State shall determine or approve the design and contents of the notices required by this section.   [PL 2001, c. 310, §15 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 695, §17 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 310, §§14,15 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 453, §33 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 370, §§2, 3 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 163 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST|21-A §163. Appeal

 §163. Appeal In a municipality that does not have a registration appeals board, if a person is aggrieved by the decision of the registrar of voters to cancel that person's registration in the central voter registration system or to reject that person's registration application, the person may appeal in writing to the municipal officers. The appeal must be filed within 30 days after receipt of notice of the registrar's decision. The municipal officers shall immediately fix a time and place for a prompt hearing. The voter must be given written notice of the hearing at least 20 days in advance and must have the opportunity to testify and to present witnesses and other evidence at the hearing. The hearing is de novo. After hearing, the municipal officers may affirm, modify or reverse the decision of the registrar of voters. The municipal officers shall issue the decision to the voter in writing and shall provide information on how the voter may appeal the decision. The aggrieved person may appeal the decision of the municipal officers to the Superior Court in accordance with Rule 80B of the Rules of Civil Procedure.   [PL 2019, c. 371, §9 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §19 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 426, §9 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 453, §34 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 455, §10 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 253, §15 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 371, §9 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 164 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST|21-A §164. Enrollment records

 §164. Enrollment records The registrar shall designate each voter's enrollment status in the central voter registration system using the symbols prescribed by the Secretary of State. The registrar shall keep the voters' enrollment status current at all times, and shall keep a record of the enrollments added, changed or withdrawn and the date when the action was taken.   [PL 2005, c. 453, §35 (RPR).]1.  Records current.   [PL 2005, c. 453, §35 (RP).] 2.  Record of names added and removed.   [PL 2005, c. 453, §35 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 273, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 453, §35 (RPR).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 165 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST|21-A §165. Copies of list available (REPEALED)

 §165. Copies of list available (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 383, §5 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 453, §36 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 166 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST|21-A §166. Updated voting lists furnished to candidates (REPEALED)

 §166. Updated voting lists furnished to candidates (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 453, §37 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 167 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST|21-A §167. Violation and penalty

 §167. Violation and penalty A person who adds, deletes, alters or cancels a voter registration record in the central voter registration system or the voter registration file, knowing that person has no legal right to do so, commits a Class C crime.   [PL 2005, c. 453, §38 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §9 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 453, §38 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 171 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION|Subchapter 5: REGISTER OF VOTERS|21-A §171. Preparation and contents (REPEALED)

 §171. Preparation and contents (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 383, §6 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 614, §13 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 313, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 466, §§11,12 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 695, §§18,19 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §40 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 407, §12 (RP).