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5 ME Rev Stat § 107 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §107. Termination of listing of commercial clerk or commercial registered agent

 §107. Termination of listing of commercial clerk or commercial registered agent 1.  Contents of statement.  A commercial clerk or commercial registered agent may terminate its listing as a commercial clerk or commercial registered agent by filing with the Secretary of State a commercial clerk or commercial registered agent termination statement signed by or on behalf of the agent that states:   A. The name of the agent as currently listed under section 106;   [PL 2007, c. 535, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]B. That the agent is no longer in the business of serving as a commercial clerk or commercial registered agent in this State; and   [PL 2007, c. 535, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]C. The name and address of the person to whom the commercial clerk or commercial registered agent sends the notice required by subsection 3.   [PL 2007, c. 535, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 535, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Effective date.  A commercial clerk or commercial registered agent termination statement takes effect on the 31st day after the day on which it is filed.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 3.  Notice.  The commercial clerk or commercial registered agent shall promptly furnish each entity represented by it with notice in a record of the filing of the commercial clerk or commercial registered agent termination statement.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 4.  Effect of termination.  When a commercial clerk or commercial registered agent termination statement takes effect, the clerk or registered agent ceases to be an agent for service of process on each entity formerly represented by it. Until an entity formerly represented by a terminated commercial clerk or commercial registered agent appoints a new clerk or registered agent, service of process may be made on the entity as provided in section 113. Termination of the listing of a commercial clerk or commercial registered agent under this section does not affect any contractual rights a represented entity may have against the agent or that the agent may have against the entity.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 535, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 108 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §108. Change of clerk or registered agent by entity

 §108. Change of clerk or registered agent by entity 1.  Change of information.  A represented entity may change the information currently on file under section 105, subsection 1 by filing with the Secretary of State a statement of change signed on behalf of the entity that states:   A. The name of the entity; and   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]B. The information that is to be in effect as a result of the filing of the statement of change.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).][PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Approval not needed.  Except for a corporation formed under Title 13‑C, the interest holders or governors of a domestic entity need not approve the filing of:   A. A statement of change under this section; or   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]B. A similar filing changing the clerk or registered agent or registered office of the entity in any other jurisdiction.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).][PL 2009, c. 56, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Consent.  The appointment of a clerk or a registered agent pursuant to section 105, subsection 1 is an affirmation by the represented entity that the clerk or agent has consented to serve as such.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 4.  Effective on filing.  A statement of change filed under this section takes effect on filing.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 5.  Amended filing.  As an alternative to using the procedures in this section, a represented entity may change the information currently on file under section 105, subsection 1 by amending its most recent clerk or registered agent filing in the manner provided by the laws of this State other than this chapter for amending that filing.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 56, §2 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 109 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §109. Change of name or address by noncommercial clerk or noncommercial registered agent

 §109. Change of name or address by noncommercial clerk or noncommercial registered agent 1.  Contents of statement.  If a noncommercial clerk or noncommercial registered agent changes its name or its address as currently in effect with respect to a represented entity pursuant to section 105, subsection 1, the agent shall file with the Secretary of State, with respect to each entity represented by the agent, a statement of change signed by or on behalf of the agent that states:   A. The name of the entity;   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]B. The name and address of the agent as currently in effect with respect to the entity;   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]C. If the name of the agent has changed, its new name; and   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]D. If the address of the agent has changed, the new address.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).][PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Effective on filing.  A statement of change filed under this section takes effect on filing.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 3.  Notice.  A noncommercial clerk or noncommercial registered agent shall promptly furnish the represented entity with notice in a record of the filing of a statement of change and the changes made by the filing.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 111 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §111. Resignation of clerk or registered agent

 §111. Resignation of clerk or registered agent 1.  Statement of resignation.  A clerk or registered agent may resign at any time with respect to a represented entity by filing with the Secretary of State a statement of resignation signed by or on behalf of the agent that states:   A. The name of the entity;   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]B. The name of the agent;   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]C. That the agent resigns from serving as agent for service of process for the entity; and   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]D. The name and address of the person to which the agent will send the notice required by subsection 3.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).][PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Effective date.  A statement of resignation takes effect on the earlier of the 31st day after the day on which it is filed or the appointment of a new registered agent for the represented entity.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 3.  Notice.  The clerk or registered agent shall promptly furnish the represented entity notice in a record of the date on which a statement of resignation was filed.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 4.  Effect of resignation.  When a statement of resignation takes effect, the clerk or registered agent ceases to have responsibility for any matter tendered to it as agent for the represented entity. A resignation under this section does not affect any contractual rights the entity has against the agent or that the agent has against the entity.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 5.  Standing of entity.  A clerk or registered agent may resign with respect to a represented entity whether or not the entity is in good standing.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 112 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §112. Appointment of agent by nonfiling or nonqualified foreign entity

 §112. Appointment of agent by nonfiling or nonqualified foreign entity 1.  Contents of statement.  A domestic entity that is not a filing entity or a nonqualified foreign entity may file with the Secretary of State a statement appointing an agent for service of process signed on behalf of the entity that states:   A. The name, type and jurisdiction of organization of the entity; and   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]B. The information required by section 105, subsection 1.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).][PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Effective on filing.  A statement appointing an agent for service of process takes effect on filing.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 3.  Effect of appointment.  The appointment of a registered agent under this section does not qualify a nonqualified foreign entity to do business in this State and is not sufficient alone to create personal jurisdiction over the nonqualified foreign entity in this State.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 4.  Distinguishable name.  A statement appointing an agent for service of process may not be rejected for filing because the name of the entity filing the statement is not distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State from the name of another entity appearing in those records. The filing of a statement appointing an agent for service of process does not make the name of the entity filing the statement unavailable for use by another entity.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 5.  Cancellation of statement.  An entity that has filed a statement appointing an agent for service of process may cancel the statement by filing a statement of cancellation, which takes effect upon filing, and shall state the name of the entity and that the entity is canceling its appointment of an agent for service of process in this State. A statement appointing an agent for service of process that has not been canceled earlier is effective for a period of 5 years after the date of filing.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 6.  Termination upon becoming qualified.  A statement appointing an agent for service of process for a nonqualified foreign entity terminates automatically on the date the entity becomes a qualified foreign entity.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 114 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §114. Duties of clerk or registered agent

 §114. Duties of clerk or registered agent The only duties under this chapter of a clerk or registered agent that has complied with this chapter are:   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]1.  Forward.  To forward to the represented entity at the address most recently supplied to the agent by the entity any process, notice or demand that is served on the agent;   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Notice.  To provide the notices required by this chapter to the entity at the address most recently supplied to the agent by the entity;   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 3.  Noncommercial clerk or noncommercial registered agent; current information.  If the agent is a noncommercial clerk or noncommercial registered agent, to keep current the information required by section 105, subsection 1 in the most recent clerk or registered agent filing for the entity; and   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 4.  Commercial clerk or commercial registered agent; current information.  If the agent is a commercial clerk or commercial registered agent, to keep current the information listed for it under section 106, subsection 1.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 115 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §115. Jurisdiction and venue

 §115. Jurisdiction and venue The appointment or maintenance in this State of a clerk or registered agent does not by itself create the basis for personal jurisdiction over the represented entity in this State. The address of the agent does not determine venue in an action or proceeding involving the entity.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 116 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §116. Consistency of application

 §116. Consistency of application In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote consistency of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 117 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §117. Rules

 §117. Rules The Secretary of State may adopt rules consistent with this chapter pertaining to the filing of documents with the Secretary of State. These rules may include, but are not limited to:   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]1.  Forms.  Prescribing forms for documents required or permitted to be delivered for filing under this chapter and refusing to file documents not using these prescribed forms;   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Disapproved filing.  Disapproving the filing of a document that is not clearly legible or one that may not be clearly reproducible photographically;   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 3.  Appointed designee.  Appointing a designee or other agent to receive documents for filing and to file documents on behalf of the Secretary of State;   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 4.  Electronic filing; facsimile signatures.  Permitting the filing of documents by electronic transmission and permitting facsimile signatures on documents to be filed; and   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 5.  Effective dates of filings.  Unless specifically stated in this chapter, setting forth the effective dates of filings required by this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 118 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §118. Expedited service

 §118. Expedited service The Secretary of State may provide an expedited service for the processing of documents in accordance with this chapter. If the service is provided, the Secretary of State shall establish by rule a fee schedule and governing procedures in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. Fees collected for expedited service must be deposited into a fund for use by the Secretary of State to provide an improved filing service.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 119 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §119. Access to database

 §119. Access to database The Secretary of State may provide public access to the database through a dial-in modem, through public terminals and through electronic duplicates of the database. If access to the database is provided to the public, the Secretary of State may adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to establish a fee schedule and governing procedures.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 120 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §120. Publications

 §120. Publications 1.  Fee for publications.  The Secretary of State may establish by rule in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act a fee schedule to cover the cost of printing and distribution of publications and to set forth the procedures for the sale of those publications.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Use of fees.  Fees collected pursuant to this section must be deposited in a fund for use by the Secretary of State to replace and update publications offered in accordance with this chapter and to fund new publications.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 120-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §120-A. Routine technical rules

 §120-A. Routine technical rules Rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, unless expressly designated otherwise, are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 120-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §120-B. Duty of Secretary of State

 §120-B. Duty of Secretary of State The duty of the Secretary of State to file documents under this chapter is ministerial. The filing or refusal to file a document does not:   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]1.  Validity of documents.  Affect the validity or invalidity of the document in whole or in part;   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Correctness of information.  Relate to the correctness or incorrectness of information contained in the document; or   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] 3.  Presumption of validity or correctness.  Create a presumption that the document is valid or invalid or that the information in the document is correct or incorrect.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 120-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §120-C. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

 §120-C. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act This chapter modifies, limits and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7001, et seq., but does not modify, limit or supersede Section 101(c) of that Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7001(c), or authorize delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7003(b).   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 120-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 6-A: MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT|5 §120-D. Effective date

 §120-D. Effective date This chapter takes effect July 1, 2008.   [PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. G, §4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 121 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 7: TREASURER OF STATE|5 §121. Office; bond; salary; deputy; fees

 §121. Office; bond; salary; deputy; fees The Treasurer of State shall keep the office at the seat of government and give the bond required by the Constitution to the State of Maine, with 2 or more surety companies authorized to transact business in the State, as sureties, in the penal sum of not less than $500,000. Each surety company shall give bond for only a fractional part of the total penal sum and shall be held responsible for its proportional share of any loss.   [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]The Treasurer of State may not receive any other fee, emolument or perquisite in addition to the salary.   [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]The chief clerk in the office of the Treasurer of State is designated as "deputy treasurer of state." In the event of a vacancy in the office of Treasurer of State, the deputy treasurer of state shall act as the Treasurer of State until a Treasurer of State is elected by the Legislature, and the deputy treasurer shall give bond to the State, with sureties, to the satisfaction of the Governor for the faithful discharge of the trust. In the event of the absence or disability of the Treasurer of State, the deputy treasurer of state shall act as the Treasurer of State to perform the duties of the office, including the exercise of all the Treasurer of State's rights and obligations as a member or ex officio member of any governing board of directors.   [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 412, §§6-A (AMD). PL 1967, c. 476, §8 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 132, §3 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 504, §5 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §34 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 683, §C1 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 121-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS|Chapter 7: TREASURER OF STATE|5 §121-A. Transition period

 §121-A. Transition period In order to provide for an orderly transition following the biennial election of the Treasurer of State, the Treasurer of State-elect shall not take the oath of his office or otherwise qualify for the office for a period of no less than 30 days following that election.   [PL 1983, c. 65, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 65, §2 (NEW).