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35-A ME Rev Stat § 2514 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 25: REGULATION OF FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC WAY|35-A §2514. Travel and trees not to be interfered with

 §2514. Travel and trees not to be interfered with 1.  Public travel.  Every person in constructing and maintaining its poles, lines, fixtures and appliances in, along, over, under and across the roads and streets in which it may obtain locations and across or under the waters upon and along its route or routes may not obstruct the use of the roads and streets for public travel or interrupt the navigation of the waters.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Trees.  No person, in connection with any of the activities specified in subsection 1 may injure, cut down or destroy any fruit tree or any tree or shrub standing and growing for the purposes of shade or ornament.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Bridges.  This chapter may not be construed to authorize the construction of a bridge across any of the waters of the State.   [RR 1991, c. 2, §129 (COR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 2, §129 (COR).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2515 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 25: REGULATION OF FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC WAY|35-A §2515. Liability; damages

 §2515. Liability; damages Every corporation organized under section 2101 and former section 2109 and every entity authorized under section 2301 to construct lines is liable in all cases to repay a municipality all sums of money that the municipality is obliged to pay on a judgment recovered against it for damages caused by an obstruction, digging up or displacement of a way or street by the corporation or entity, together with attorney's fees and expenses necessarily incurred in defending the municipality in the actions. The corporation or entity must:   [PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).]1.  Notice.  Be notified of the commencement of any civil actions for damage; and   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Right to defend.  Have the right to defend the action at its own expense.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §A37 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2517 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 25: REGULATION OF FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC WAY|35-A §2517. Revocation of location; hearings

 §2517. Revocation of location; hearings 1.  Revocation of pole location by municipal officers.  When the municipal officers of a municipality having a population of more than 40,000 inhabitants determine, after notice and hearing, that public safety and the public welfare require the revocation of a location for poles for conveying electricity or for the transmission of telephone messages already erected in a public street or way other than a state or a state-aid highway outside the compact area of an urban compact municipality as defined in Title 23, section 754, they may revoke the location and order the poles removed. The person that owns the poles shall remove them within a reasonable time. Other suitable locations or the right to use other poles jointly must be granted by the municipal officers to the person.   [PL 1999, c. 753, §13 (AMD).] 2.  Notice and hearings.  Before revoking a location or ordering the removal of any poles or wires, the municipal officers shall give public notice of the hearing as follows.   A. All persons interested shall be notified by publication in a newspaper circulated in the area, the last publication to be 14 days before the hearing.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]B. Personal notice shall be given to the owners of the poles and wires at least 14 days before the hearing.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 225, §11 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 753, §13 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2519 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 25: REGULATION OF FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC WAY|35-A §2519. Power and authority conferred are additional

 §2519. Power and authority conferred are additional The power and authority conferred on municipal officers under sections 2517 and 2518 are in addition to those vested in municipal officers under sections 2501 to 2507 and 2512. Nothing in sections 2517 and 2518 may be construed as giving to any party the right of appeal from the decisions, specifications, orders or permits, or alterations of the decisions, specifications, orders or permits of the municipal officers under this chapter and chapter 23 except as provided in section 2506.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2520 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 25: REGULATION OF FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC WAY|35-A §2520. Affixing wires and structures; consent of building owner required

 §2520. Affixing wires and structures; consent of building owner required Every person maintaining or operating a telephone or electrical line or anyone who in any manner affixes, causes to be affixed or enters upon the property of another for the purpose of affixing a structure, fixture, wire or other apparatus to the building of another without the consent of the owner of the property or the owner's lawful agent commits a civil violation for which a fine not to exceed $100 may be adjudged for each offense.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §406 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §406 (COR).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2521 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 25: REGULATION OF FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC WAY|35-A §2521. Fees of municipal officers (REPEALED)

 §2521. Fees of municipal officers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 490, §C8 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2524 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 25: REGULATION OF FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC WAY|35-A §2524. Municipal access to poles

 §2524. Municipal access to poles 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Make-ready work" means the rearrangement or transfer of existing facilities, replacement of a pole, complete removal of any pole replaced or any other changes required to make space available for an additional attachment to a shared-use pole.   [PL 2019, c. 127, §1 (NEW).]B. "Municipality" means a town, city, plantation, county, regional council of governments, quasi-municipal corporation or district as defined in Title 30‑A, section 2351, regional municipal utility district established according to Title 30‑A, section 2203, subsection 9 or a corporation wholly or partially owned by an entity specified in this paragraph.   [PL 2019, c. 127, §1 (NEW).]C. "Unserved or underserved area" has the same meaning as in section 9202, subsection 5.   [PL 2019, c. 127, §1 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 127, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Access to poles; make-ready requirements.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for the purpose of safeguarding access to infrastructure essential to public health, safety and welfare, an owner of a shared-use pole and each entity attaching to that pole is responsible for that owner's or entity's own expenses for make-ready work to accommodate a municipality's attaching its facilities to that shared-use pole:   A. For a governmental purpose consistent with the police power of the municipality; or   [PL 2019, c. 127, §1 (NEW).]B. For the purpose of providing broadband service to an unserved or underserved area.   [PL 2019, c. 127, §1 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 127, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 127, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 27: INSPECTION OF METERS AND CIVIL LIABILITY|35-A §2701. Meters inspected and sealed

 §2701. Meters inspected and sealed 1.  Inspection of meters.  No person may furnish for use any gas, water or electric meter in any municipality in which there is a duly appointed and qualified inspector of meters, unless the inspector has first inspected, approved, marked and sealed the meter.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Testing accuracy of meters.  Every person furnishing gas, water or electric current to consumers shall provide and keep upon its premises a proper apparatus to be approved and stamped by the inspector of meters for the municipality for testing and proving the accuracy of all gas, water and electric meters by which apparatus every meter furnished to a consumer shall be tested.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 27: INSPECTION OF METERS AND CIVIL LIABILITY|35-A §2702. Appointment of inspectors

 §2702. Appointment of inspectors The officers of any municipality may annually appoint an inspector of meters, who shall:   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  Term.  Serve for one year or until another is qualified in the inspector's stead, at a salary determined by the municipal officers; and   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §407 (COR).] 2.  Duties.  Have charge of the inspection of all gas, water and electric meters furnished for use in the municipality.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §407 (COR).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 27: INSPECTION OF METERS AND CIVIL LIABILITY|35-A §2703. Duties of inspectors

 §2703. Duties of inspectors The inspector of meters shall, upon written application as provided in section 2704 by a consumer of gas, water or electricity in the municipality inspect and ascertain the accuracy of any gas, water or electric meter. When the meter is found or made correct, the inspector shall stamp or mark it with a suitable device. This device shall be recorded in the office of the municipal clerk where the inspector was appointed.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 27: INSPECTION OF METERS AND CIVIL LIABILITY|35-A §2704. Application for inspection; removal of faulty meter; expense of inspection

 §2704. Application for inspection; removal of faulty meter; expense of inspection 1.  Application for inspection.  If a consumer applies in writing to the municipal clerk for the inspection of that consumer's meter, and deposits with the clerk the fee fixed by the municipal officers for this service, the inspector shall inspect and test the meter.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §408 (COR).] 2.  Removal of faulty meter.  If the meter is found to be incorrect to the extent of 4% if an electric meter or 2% if a gas or water meter, to the prejudice of the consumer, the inspector shall order the public utility furnishing the meter to remove the meter and to install in its place a meter which has been tested, approved, marked and sealed by an inspector of meters.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Expense of inspection.  Upon finding an incorrect meter, the inspector shall give a certificate to the consumer, showing the result of the test. Upon presenting the certificate to the municipal clerk, the consumer shall receive the fee deposited with the clerk, and the public utility furnishing the meter shall bear the expense of the inspection and shall pay to the treasurer of the municipality the fee required. All fees collected by the municipal clerk or treasurer shall be placed to the credit of the municipality to be used for municipal purposes.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §408 (COR).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 27: INSPECTION OF METERS AND CIVIL LIABILITY|35-A §2705. Civil liability for damages to meters (REPEALED)

 §2705. Civil liability for damages to meters (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 106, §3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 553, §1 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2706 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 27: INSPECTION OF METERS AND CIVIL LIABILITY|35-A §2706. Civil liability for utility services wrongfully obtained

 §2706. Civil liability for utility services wrongfully obtained A person may not obtain utility services by deception, threat or force or any other means designed to avoid due payment for the services that the person knows are available only for compensation and a person may not, having control over the disposition of utility services of another to which the person knows the person is not entitled, divert such utility services to the person's own benefit or to the benefit of some other person who the person knows is not entitled to the utility services. A person who violates this section is liable in a civil action to the utility providing the service for:   [PL 2007, c. 553, §2 (NEW).]1.  Cost of service.  The cost of the utility services wrongfully obtained or diverted plus interest on the value of those services based on an annual interest rate of 5%;   [PL 2007, c. 553, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Other costs.  All other reasonable costs to the utility, including attorney's fees and costs of undertaking and completing the investigation resulting in a determination of liability under this section; and   [PL 2007, c. 553, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Civil penalty.  A civil penalty not to exceed $3,000 due and payable to the utility for each violation of this section.   [PL 2021, c. 318, §9 (AMD).] A person who is liable under this section may not pass on the cost of that liability, including any civil penalty assessed, to any tenants of that person who received diverted or wrongfully obtained utility services due to the actions of the liable person.   [PL 2007, c. 553, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 553, §2 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 318, §9 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2707 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 27: INSPECTION OF METERS AND CIVIL LIABILITY|35-A §2707. Civil liability for damages to utility property

 §2707. Civil liability for damages to utility property A person may not intentionally, knowingly or recklessly damage, destroy or tamper with property of a utility having no reasonable grounds to believe that the person has a right to do so if such conduct creates a risk of interruption or impairment of services rendered to the public or causes a substantial interruption or impairment of services rendered to the public. A person who violates this section is liable in a civil action to the utility owning the property affected for:   [PL 2007, c. 553, §3 (NEW).]1.  Cost of repair or replacement.  The cost of repair or replacement of the utility property, as necessary;   [PL 2007, c. 553, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Other costs.  All other reasonable costs to the utility, including attorney's fees and costs of undertaking and completing the investigation resulting in a determination of liability under this section; and   [PL 2007, c. 553, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Civil penalty.  A civil penalty not to exceed $3,000 due and payable to the utility for each violation of this section.   [PL 2021, c. 318, §10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 553, §3 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 318, §10 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2708 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 27: INSPECTION OF METERS AND CIVIL LIABILITY|35-A §2708. Civil liability for utility property wrongfully obtained

 §2708. Civil liability for utility property wrongfully obtained A person may not obtain or exercise unauthorized control over the property of a utility with intent to deprive the utility of the property. A person who violates this section is liable in a civil action to the utility owning the property affected for:   [PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW).]1.  Cost of replacement.  The cost of replacement of the utility property, as necessary;   [PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Other costs.  All other reasonable costs to the utility, including attorney's fees and costs of undertaking and completing the investigation resulting in a determination of liability; and   [PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW).] 3.  Civil penalty.  A civil penalty not to exceed $3,000 due and payable to the utility for each violation of this section.   [PL 2021, c. 318, §11 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 318, §11 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2901 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 29: MAINE PUBLIC UTILITY FINANCING BANK ACT|35-A §2901. Title

 §2901. Title This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine Public Utility Financing Bank Act."   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2902 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 29: MAINE PUBLIC UTILITY FINANCING BANK ACT|35-A §2902. Findings and declaration of purpose

 §2902. Findings and declaration of purpose It is declared to be in the public interest and to be the policy of the State:   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  To promote markets for borrowing.  To foster and promote by all reasonable means the provision of adequate markets and costs for borrowing money by public utilities, for the financing of the provision, manufacture, transmission and distribution of electricity, gas and water and for the financing of energy conservation measures and renewable energy resources designed to reduce the use of electricity and gas;   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §40 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).] 2.  Creation of indebtedness.  To assist those public utilities in fulfilling their needs for these purposes by creation of indebtedness and to the extent possible to encourage continued investor interest in the bonds of those public utilities as sound and preferred securities for investment; and   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Encourage independent undertakings.  To encourage its public utilities to continue independently the undertakings of subsection 1 and to assist them therein by making funds available at reduced interest costs for orderly financing of those undertakings particularly for those public utilities not otherwise able readily to borrow for those purposes at reasonable rates of interest.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §A40 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2903 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 29: MAINE PUBLIC UTILITY FINANCING BANK ACT|35-A §2903. Definitions

 §2903. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  Bank.  "Bank" means the Maine Public Utility Financing Bank created by this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Bondholder or holder or noteholder.  "Bondholder," "holder" or "noteholder" or any similar term when used with reference to a bond or note of the bank means any person who is the bearer of any outstanding bond or note of the bank registered to bearer or not registered, or the registered owner of any outstanding bond or note of the bank which is, at the time, registered to one other than the bearer.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Bonds.  "Bonds" means bonds of the bank issued pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Chapter.  "Chapter" means the Maine Public Utility Financing Bank Act.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 5.  Fully marketable form.  "Fully marketable form" means a public utility security duly executed and accompanied by an approving legal opinion of counsel of recognized standing in the field of public utility financing, whose opinions have been and are accepted by purchasers of like public utility bonds, provided that the public utility security so executed need not be printed or lithographed nor be in more than one denomination.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 6.  Notes.  "Notes" means any notes of the bank issued pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 7.  Public utility.  "Public utility" means any transmission and distribution utility, water utility or gas utility that is subject to the jurisdiction of the commission.   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §41 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).] 8.  Public utility bond or utility bond.  "Public utility bond" or "utility bond" means a bond, note or evidence of debt issued by a public utility located in or serving any inhabitants of the State and payable from rates, charges or other revenues.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 9.  Revenues.  "Revenues" means all fees, charges, money, profits, payments of principal of or interest on utility bonds and other investments, gifts, grants, contributions, appropriations and all other income derived or to be derived by the bank under this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §A41 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2905 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 29: MAINE PUBLIC UTILITY FINANCING BANK ACT|35-A §2905. Lending and borrowing powers generally

 §2905. Lending and borrowing powers generally 1.  Purchase of utility bonds.  The bank, for the purposes authorized by this chapter, may lend money to public utilities by purchasing public utility bonds in full marketable form.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Purpose of loans.  Loans to public utilities may be made for any purpose for which those public utilities may issue bonds and also may be made in connection with the financing of facilities, or any interest in facilities, located outside of the State if the facilities or the interest is reasonably related to the provision of public utility services to inhabitants of the State.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Bank may issue bonds and notes.  The bank, for the purposes authorized by this chapter, may authorize and issue its bonds and notes payable solely from the revenues or funds available to the bank for those purposes, and to otherwise assist public utilities as provided in this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Bonds and notes issued not debt of state.  Bonds and notes of the bank issued under this chapter are not in any way a debt or liability of the State and do not constitute a loan of the credit of the State or create any debts or liabilities on behalf of the State but all such bonds and notes, unless funded or refunded by bonds or notes of the bank, are payable solely from revenues or funds pledged or available for their payment as authorized in this chapter. Each bond and note shall contain on its face a statement to the effect that the bank is obligated to pay the principal or interest and redemption premium, if any, only from the revenues or funds pledged or available for those purposes and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State is pledged for the payment of the principal of or the interest on those bonds or notes.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 5.  Expenses.  All expenses incurred in carrying out the purposes of this chapter are payable solely from revenues or funds provided or to be provided under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize the bank to incur any indebtedness or liability on behalf of or payable by the State.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).