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37-B ME Rev Stat § 458 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 5: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE|37-B §458. Larceny and wrongful appropriation

 §458. Larceny and wrongful appropriation 1.  Prohibitions.  Any person subject to this Code who wrongfully takes, obtains or withholds, by any means, from the possession of the owner or of any other person any money, personal property or article of value of any kind:   A. With intent permanently to deprive or defraud another person of the use and benefit of property or to appropriate it to the person's own use or the use of any person other than the owner, steals that property and is guilty of larceny; or   [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).]B. With intent temporarily to deprive or defraud another person of the use and benefit of property or to appropriate it to the person's own use or the use of any person other than the owner, is guilty of wrongful appropriation.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).] 2.  Punishment.  Any person found guilty of larceny or wrongful appropriation must be punished as a court-martial may direct.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 459 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 5: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE|37-B §459. Assault

 §459. Assault 1.  Prohibition; assault.  Any person subject to this Code who attempts or offers with unlawful force or violence to do bodily harm to another person, whether or not the attempt or offer is consummated, is guilty of assault.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).] 2.  Prohibition; aggravated assault.  Any person subject to this Code is guilty of aggravated assault if that person:   A. Commits an assault with a dangerous weapon or other means or force likely to produce death or grievous bodily harm; or   [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).]B. Commits an assault and intentionally inflicts grievous bodily harm with or without a weapon.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).] 3.  Punishment.  Any person found guilty of assault or aggravated assault must be punished as a court-martial may direct.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 662, §59 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 460 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 5: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE|37-B §460. Behavior that is prejudicial to good order and discipline of military forces or that discredits military forces

 §460. Behavior that is prejudicial to good order and discipline of military forces or that discredits military forces Any person subject to this Code who behaves in a manner that is prejudicial to the good order and discipline of the military forces or that discredits the military forces must be punished as a court-martial may direct.   [PL 2009, c. 406, §7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 406, §7 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 461 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 5: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE|37-B §461. Sexual assault

 §461. Sexual assault 1.  Prohibition; sexual assault.  Any person subject to this Code who commits an offense prohibited under Title 17-A, chapter 11 is guilty of that offense under this Code.   [PL 2013, c. 251, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Punishment.  Any person found guilty of an offense prohibited under Title 17-A, chapter 11 must be punished as a court-martial may direct.   [PL 2013, c. 251, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 251, §6 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 462 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 5: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE|37-B §462. Operating under the influence

 §462. Operating under the influence 1.  Prohibition; operating under the influence.  Any person subject to this Code who commits an offense prohibited under Title 29‑A, section 2411 is guilty of that offense under this Code.   [PL 2019, c. 341, §15 (NEW).] 2.  Punishment.  Any person subject to this Code who is found guilty of an offense prohibited under Title 29‑A, section 2411 may be punished as a court‑martial may direct.   [PL 2019, c. 341, §15 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 341, §15 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 501 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 7: MAINE BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES|37-B §501. Purpose

 §501. Purpose The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services, referred to in this chapter as the "bureau," is established and shall provide informational services, program assistance, memorial facilities and financial aid to veterans in the State and their dependents in order to ensure that they receive all entitlements due under the law, are relieved to the extent possible of financial hardship, receive every opportunity for self-improvement through higher education and are afforded proper recognition for their service and sacrifice to the Nation. The bureau shall serve as the primary source of information for veterans in the State regarding all services, benefits and honors administered by the State and, to the maximum extent possible, services and benefits provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans' service organizations and other organizations dedicated to serving veterans.   [PL 2019, c. 377, §1 (AMD).]The bureau acts as the primary public advocate for veterans before the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §60 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 626, §8 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 455, §17 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §60 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. A, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 377, §1 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 502 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 7: MAINE BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES|37-B §502. Director of Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services

 §502. Director of Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services The Director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services, referred to in this chapter as the "director," shall direct the operation of the bureau.   [PL 1997, c. 455, §18 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 377, §6 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 626, §8 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 694, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 455, §18 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 377, §6 (REV).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 503-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 7: MAINE BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES|37-B §503-A. Rules

 §503-A. Rules The Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management may, in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II, adopt reasonable rules necessary to carry out this chapter, provided that regulations pertaining to the management of the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System are not rules within the meaning of Title 5, section 8002, subsection 9.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §62 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 626, §10 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 455, §32 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §62 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 506 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 7: MAINE BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES|37-B §506. Certain documents confidential

 §506. Certain documents confidential All claims and documents pertaining to claims for benefits under this chapter, whether pending or adjudicated, are confidential and privileged. No disclosure of those claims or documents may be made without the written consent of the claimant, except that disclosure may be made:   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]1.  Claimant or representative.  To the claimant personally, as to matters concerning the claimant alone, when, in the director's judgment, the disclosure would not be injurious to the claimant's physical or mental health, or to the claimant's duly appointed guardian or duly authorized representative holding a power or appointment approved by the supervisor;   [PL 1997, c. 455, §28 (AMD).] 2.  Veterans' organization.  To the representative of a veterans' organization holding power of appointment from the claimant, provided that the organization is recognized by the United States Government and duly certified as such by the state department of the organization;   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Courts.  To any court of competent jurisdiction, when required by the process of the court, in an action pending under the laws of this State or the United States; and   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Agencies engaged in health and welfare work.  To any public or private agency engaged in health, welfare, rehabilitation or child placement work, from whom a veteran or that veteran's dependents have requested services, when, in the veteran advocate's judgment, disclosure is essential to the proper evaluation of the request.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §68 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 626, §19 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 694, §9 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 455, §28 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §68 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 507 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 7: MAINE BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES|37-B §507. Authority to receive federal funds

 §507. Authority to receive federal funds The bureau may accept federal funds under any federal law now in effect or hereafter enacted that makes these funds available to the states for:   [PL 1997, c. 455, §29 (AMD).]1.  Furnish information to veterans, beneficiaries and dependents.  Furnishing information to veterans and their beneficiaries and dependents concerning their rights under laws of the United States and other states relating to veterans' benefits;   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Provide assistance.  Providing assistance in making application for benefits;   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Reemployment and readjustment.  Furnishing information and assistance respecting reemployment and other matters concerning the readjustment of veterans to civilian life;   [PL 2001, c. 662, §69 (AMD).] 4.  Federal requirements.  Meeting such federal requirements regarding the administration of federal funds as may be conditions precedent to the receipt of these funds; and   [PL 2001, c. 662, §69 (AMD).] 5.  Cemetery construction and maintenance.  The state cemetery grants program.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §70 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 626, §20 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 455, §29 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §§69,70 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 507-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 7: MAINE BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES|37-B §507-A. Custodian to provide copies

 §507-A. Custodian to provide copies When a copy of any public record is required by the United States Veterans' Administration to be used in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in benefits made available by the United States Veterans' Administration, the official custodian of that public record shall, without charge, provide the applicant for these benefits, or any person acting on the applicant's behalf or the authorized representative of the United States Veterans' Administration, with a certified copy of that record.   [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §43 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 594, §31 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §43 (COR).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 508 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 7: MAINE BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES|37-B §508. Veteran service officers

 §508. Veteran service officers Veteran service officers shall serve, assist and advocate for all veterans. A veteran service officer must be trained and conversant on the issues, benefits and definitions affecting all veterans, including atomic, Vietnam, Desert Storm and female veterans. The bureau shall have at least one veteran service officer who specializes in female veterans' issues.   [PL 2013, c. 569, §4 (AMD).]A veteran service officer may not knowingly present or prosecute a fraudulent claim against the United States or knowingly provide false information to the United States; demand or accept unlawful compensation for preparing, presenting or prosecuting a claim or advising or consulting concerning a claim; or knowingly present to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs a frivolous claim, issue or argument. A claim, issue or argument is frivolous if the veteran service officer is unable to make a good faith argument on the merits of the position taken or to support the position taken by a good faith argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.   [PL 2017, c. 108, §7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 662, §71 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 406, §11 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 569, §4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 108, §7 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 510 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 7: MAINE BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES|37-B §510. Commemorative certificates, coins and medals

 §510. Commemorative certificates, coins and medals A commemorative certificates, coins and medals recognition program is established as follows.   [PL 2005, c. 273, §5 (NEW).]1.  Design; construct; issue.  The director is authorized to design, construct and issue commemorative certificates, coins and medals honoring Maine's veterans serving in different conflicts. For World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War, the commemorative items must be of a design similar to the World War II, Korean Conflict and Vietnam War plaques that are displayed in the Hall of Flags in the State House.   [PL 2005, c. 273, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Solicit donations.  The bureau is authorized to solicit donations from private citizens, corporations and entities to help fund the design, construction and issuance of commemorative items under this section.   [PL 2005, c. 273, §5 (NEW).] 3.  Advisory committee.  The bureau shall establish an advisory committee of interested persons, including, but not limited to, veterans of the Persian Gulf War and the wars in Iraq and veterans from the period from 1947 to 1990, to develop commemorative items honoring veterans. Approval of commemorative items rests with the Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management.   [PL 2005, c. 273, §5 (NEW).] 4.  Purchase by public.  Specially identified commemorative certificates, coins and medals may be sold to the public as long as they are distinctive from those items awarded to the actual veterans.   [PL 2005, c. 273, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 273, §5 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 511 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 7: MAINE BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES|37-B §511. Fund established

 §511. Fund established A nonlapsing fund is established for the purpose of receiving funds from the State, donations from private citizens, corporations and entities and funds from the sales of commemorative items to pay the costs of the program established under section 510.   [PL 2005, c. 273, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 273, §5 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 512 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 7: MAINE BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES|37-B §512. Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System Care Fund

 §512. Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System Care Fund 1.  Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System Care Fund establishment; purpose.  The Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System Care Fund, known in this section as "the fund," is established for the purpose of ensuring ongoing care and maintenance of veterans' graves within the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System after plot interment allowances for burials within the system are no longer received from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The fund is established from deposits of 1/3 of the funds received from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for plot interment allowances and from annual deposits from the Coordinated Veterans Assistance Fund established by section 514. The fund may also accept private and public donations. The fund is separate from other perpetual care or cemetery maintenance funds that support veterans' cemeteries and were established prior to the effective date of this section.   [PL 2013, c. 128, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 471, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 128, §2 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 512-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 7: MAINE BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES|37-B §512-A. Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System Care Fund Advisory Board

 §512-A. Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System Care Fund Advisory Board 1.  Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System Care Fund Advisory Board; establishment.  The Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System Care Fund Advisory Board, as established by Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 5-C and referred to in this section as "the board," shall monitor, facilitate and provide recommendations for the administration, management and use of the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System Care Fund.   [PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Members.  The board consists of the following 7 members appointed by the Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management:   A. One member representing the interests of the Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management;   [PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).]B. One member representing the interests of the Treasurer of State;   [PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).]C. One member representing the interests of the American Legion or a successor organization;   [PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).]D. One member representing the interests of the Veterans of Foreign Wars or a successor organization;   [PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).]E. One member representing the interests of Disabled American Veterans or a successor organization;   [PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).]F. One member representing the interests of American Veterans or a successor organization; and   [PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).]G. One member representing the interests of an organization that provides a forum for veterans' organizations to work together on behalf of veterans in the State.   [PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).] 3.  Vacancies.  In the event of a vacancy on the board, the Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management shall appoint a new member to fill the vacancy until the expiration of the term. A vacancy on the board must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made under subsection 2.   [PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).] 4.  Terms.  Members of the board are appointed for 3-year terms.   [PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).] 5.  Removal.  The Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management may remove a member of the board for cause.   [PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).] 6.  Voting; quorum.  A quorum consists of 5 members of the board. Each member has one vote. A recommendation may not be approved by the board without at least 3 affirmative votes.   [PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).] 7.  Board proceedings.  The board shall meet not less than annually at a date and time set by the director. The director shall prepare the agenda and prepare and keep a summarized record of meetings. The board may not make binding decisions but shall vote on recommendations. The director shall be present at the meetings to facilitate the meetings. The director does not have a vote.   [PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 569, §5 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 513 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 7: MAINE BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES|37-B §513. Homelessness prevention coordination (REPEALED)

 §513. Homelessness prevention coordination (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 329, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 504, §1 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 513-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 7: MAINE BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES|37-B §513-A. Veterans' homelessness prevention coordination

 §513-A. Veterans' homelessness prevention coordination 1.  Veterans' homelessness prevention partnership.  The director shall, through one or more collaborative agreements, establish a program of partnerships with human services‑based volunteer organizations to provide transitional housing to homeless veterans and coordinate efforts to remedy and prevent homelessness among veterans in this State. The volunteer organizations must have as their core programs addressing homelessness and veterans' services and have been active in the State for at least 2 years. Priority must be given to an organization founded, chartered or organized in the State. The director may accept donations from outside sources and state and federal funding to accomplish the priorities of the partnerships. To the extent state, federal or outside funding is available, the priorities of these partnerships, listed in order of priority, include, but are not limited to:   A. Identifying homeless veterans in the State;   [PL 2019, c. 504, §2 (NEW).]B. Identifying and securing temporary or permanent living space for veterans within the veterans' communities;   [PL 2019, c. 504, §2 (NEW).]C. Providing reimbursement to human services‑based volunteer organizations that provide transitional housing to homeless veterans pursuant to collaborative agreements entered into pursuant to this subsection; and   [PL 2019, c. 504, §2 (NEW).]D. Conducting annual outreach events, targeted to reach the maximum number of veterans in need, to disseminate information on resources and services available to assist homeless veterans.   [PL 2019, c. 504, §2 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 504, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Rules.  The bureau may adopt rules necessary to implement this section, including to define "veterans" for purposes of this section, to govern collaborative agreements with human services‑based volunteer organizations and to govern the reimbursement of organizations that provide transitional housing to homeless veterans through disbursements from the Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Partnership Fund.   Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2019, c. 504, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Fund established.  The Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Partnership Fund, a nonlapsing fund, is established under the bureau for the purpose of receiving funds from state, federal and other sources, including donations from private citizens, corporations and entities for the purpose of this section. The bureau shall use the fund to provide reimbursement to human services‑based volunteer organizations that provide transitional housing to homeless veterans and to otherwise carry out the purposes of this section.   [PL 2019, c. 504, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 504, §2 (NEW).