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35-A ME Rev Stat § 3172 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 31: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 4: OLDER CITIZENS TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICE POLICY|35-A §3172. Policy

 §3172. Policy It is declared that it is a policy of the State to insure an adequate transmission and distribution utility service to older citizens at a price they can afford. Older citizens today face a special crisis in surviving under the constant increase in the cost of living and particularly in the cost of fuel and utility services. It is the purpose of lifeline transmission and distribution service to alleviate the upward spiral in the cost of transmission and distribution service to older citizens and at the same time to encourage as well as reward the conservation of scarce energy supplies by adopting the approach of constant per unit cost for the use of electricity. It is the policy of the State that older citizens be able to receive transmission and distribution service for basic necessities of modern life, such as lighting and refrigeration, at a stable, fair and reasonable minimum cost and to encourage the reduction of electricity consumption for all other uses beyond such basic necessities.   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §67 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §A67 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3180 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 31: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 5: BULK POWER TRANSACTIONS AND WHEELING|35-A §3180. Definitions

 §3180. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1987, c. 490, Pt. B, §7 (NEW).]1.  Affiliate.  "Affiliate" means any person who, as determined by the commission:   A. Directly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with an electric generation enterprise; or   [PL 1987, c. 490, Pt. B, §7 (NEW).]B. Substantially owns, is substantially owned by or is substantially under common ownership with, an electric generation enterprise.   [PL 1987, c. 490, Pt. B, §7 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 490, Pt. B, §7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 490, §B7 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3181 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 31: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 5: BULK POWER TRANSACTIONS AND WHEELING|35-A §3181. Purchase and resale of electricity by Public Utilities Commission (REPEALED)

 §3181. Purchase and resale of electricity by Public Utilities Commission (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §A68 (RP). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3182 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 31: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 5: BULK POWER TRANSACTIONS AND WHEELING|35-A §3182. Transmission or wheeling of electricity (REPEALED)

 §3182. Transmission or wheeling of electricity (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 490, §§B8,B9 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §A69 (RP). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3191 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 31: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 6: THE MAINE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 1988|35-A §3191. Energy policy (REPEALED)

 §3191. Energy policy (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 671, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 769, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §A70 (RP). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|35-A §3701. Short title

 §3701. Short title This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Rural Electrification Cooperative Enabling Act."   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|35-A §3702. Purpose

 §3702. Purpose Cooperative nonprofit membership corporations may be organized under this chapter for the purpose of supplying electricity and promoting and extending the use of electricity.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|35-A §3703. Definitions

 §3703. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words have the following meanings:   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  Person.  "Person" means person as defined in section 102 or any public agency, state or political subdivision or agency of the State, or any body politic.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Rural electrification cooperative or cooperative.  "Rural electrification cooperative" or "cooperative" means any corporation organized under this chapter or which becomes subject to this chapter in the manner provided.   [RR 2009, c. 1, §24 (COR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). RR 2009, c. 1, §24 (COR).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|35-A §3704. Name

 §3704. Name The name of a cooperative shall be distinct from the name of any other cooperative or corporation organized under the laws of, or authorized to do business in this State.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|35-A §3705. Refunds

 §3705. Refunds Revenues of a cooperative for any fiscal year shall be applied as follows:   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  Expenses.  To defray the expenses of the operation and maintenance of the facilities of the cooperative during the fiscal year;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Interest and obligations.  To pay interest and principal obligations of the cooperative coming due in the fiscal year;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Reserve for construction of facilities.  To finance or to provide a reserve for the financing of the construction or acquisition by the cooperative of additional facilities to the extent determined by the board of trustees;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Reserve for working capital.  To provide a reasonable reserve for working capital; and   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 5.  Reserve for indebtedness.  To provide a reserve for the payment of indebtedness of the cooperative in an amount not less than the total of the interest and principal payments in respect thereof required to be made during the next following fiscal year;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] Any remaining revenues shall, unless otherwise determined by a vote of the members, be distributed by the cooperative to its members as patronage refunds prorated in accordance with the patronage of the cooperative by the respective members, paid for during such fiscal year. Nothing in this section prohibits the payment by a cooperative of all or any part of its indebtedness prior to the date when it becomes due.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3706 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|35-A §3706. Nonliability of members for debts of cooperative

 §3706. Nonliability of members for debts of cooperative No member may be liable or responsible for any debts of the cooperative and the property of the members may not be subject to execution for the cooperative's debts. This section does not apply to a generation and transmission cooperative organized in accordance with subchapter IV.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3707 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|35-A §3707. Recordation of mortgages; effect

 §3707. Recordation of mortgages; effect All after-acquired property of a cooperative or foreign corporation described or referred to as being mortgaged or pledged in a mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument is subject to the lien on that property immediately upon the acquisition of the property by the cooperative or foreign corporation, whether or not the property was in existence at the time of the execution of the mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument. Recordation of a mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument constitutes notice and otherwise has the same effect with respect to the after-acquired property owned by the cooperative or foreign corporation at the time of the execution of the mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument and described or referred to in the instrument as being mortgaged or pledged.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3708 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|35-A §3708. Fees

 §3708. Fees The Secretary of State shall charge and collect for filing articles of incorporation, articles of amendment, articles of consolidation or articles of conversion a fee of $5, and for filing certificate of election to dissolve, articles of dissolution or certificate of change of principal office a fee of $2.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3709 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|35-A §3709. Cooperatives are public utilities; jurisdiction of Public Utilities Commission

 §3709. Cooperatives are public utilities; jurisdiction of Public Utilities Commission Cooperatives are public utilities and subject to this Title, notwithstanding any public or private and special laws to the contrary.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  Commission to hear complaints.  Any person who has been refused membership in or service by a cooperative or who is receiving inadequate service may complain to the commission which may, after hearing, upon finding that such service may reasonably be rendered, order the cooperative to provide the person with reasonably adequate service.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Unreasonable membership requirement.  If the commission, after hearing, determines that a requirement of membership in a cooperative is unreasonable or unjust, it shall order the requirement repealed or not to be enforced.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3710 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|35-A §3710. Filing of articles

 §3710. Filing of articles 1.  Articles filed by Secretary of State.  Articles of incorporation, amendment, conversion or dissolution, when executed and acknowledged and accompanied by such affidavits as may be required by this chapter, must be presented to the Secretary of State for filing in the records of the office of the Secretary of State. If the Secretary of State determines that the articles presented conform to the requirements of this chapter, the Secretary of State shall, upon the payment of the fees as provided in section 3708, file the articles in the records of the office of the Secretary of State.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §414 (COR).] 2.  Articles in effect upon filing.  Upon the filing by the Secretary of State the incorporation, amendment, conversion or dissolution provided for in the articles is in effect.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Application of this section to certificates of election to dissolve.  This section applies to certificates of election to dissolve and affidavits executed in connection with the certificates pursuant to section 3755, subsection 2.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §414 (COR).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3731 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION|35-A §3731. Incorporators

 §3731. Incorporators Five or more natural persons or 2 or more cooperatives may organize a cooperative in the manner provided in this subchapter.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]This section does not apply to a generation and transmission cooperative organized in accordance with subchapter IV.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3732 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION|35-A §3732. Articles of incorporation

 §3732. Articles of incorporation 1.  Contents of articles.  The articles of incorporation of a cooperative shall recite that they are executed pursuant to this chapter and shall state:   A. The name of the cooperative;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]B. The address of its principal office;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]C. The names and addresses of the incorporators; and   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]D. The names and addresses of its trustees.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Articles not inconsistent with this chapter.  The articles of incorporation may contain any provisions not inconsistent with this chapter determined necessary or advisable for the conduct of its business.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Articles signed by incorporators.  The articles shall be signed by each incorporator and acknowledged by at least 2 of the incorporators, or on their behalf, if they are cooperatives.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Purpose and corporate powers.  It is not necessary to recite in the articles of incorporation of a cooperative the purpose for which it is organized or any of its corporate powers.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3733 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION|35-A §3733. Bylaws

 §3733. Bylaws 1.  Trustees adopt first bylaws.  The board of trustees shall adopt the first bylaws of a cooperative to be adopted following an incorporation, conversion or consolidation.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Members adopt, amend or repeal following bylaws.  After the first bylaws have been adopted, the members shall adopt, amend or repeal the bylaws by the affirmative vote of a majority of those members voting at a meeting of the members.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Contents of bylaws.  The bylaws shall set forth the rights and duties of members and trustees and may contain other provisions for the regulation and management of the affairs of the cooperative not inconsistent with this chapter or with its articles of incorporation.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3734 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION|35-A §3734. Members

 §3734. Members 1.  Incorporators are members.  Each incorporator of a cooperative is a member of the cooperative, but no other person may become a member unless that person agrees to use transmission and distribution service or other services furnished by the cooperative when they are made available through its facilities.   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §89 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).] 2.  Requirements of membership.  Any member of a cooperative who agrees to use transmission and distribution service ceases to be a member if that member does not use transmission and distribution service supplied by the cooperative within 6 months after it is made available or if transmission and distribution service is not made available by the cooperative within 2 years after the member becomes a member or such lesser period as the bylaws of the cooperative may provide.   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §89 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).] 3.  Joint membership.  A husband and wife may hold a joint membership in a cooperative.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Membership not transferable.  Membership in a cooperative is not transferable, except as provided in the bylaws.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 5.  Additional qualifications.  The bylaws may prescribe additional qualifications and limitations in respect to membership.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §A89 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3735 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION|35-A §3735. Meetings

 §3735. Meetings 1.  Annual meetings.  An annual meeting of the members of a cooperative shall be held at such time and place as provided in the bylaws.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Special meetings.  Special meetings of the members may be called by the president, by the board of trustees, by any 3 trustees or by not less than 10% of the members.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Notice.  Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, written or printed notice stating the time and place of each meeting of the members and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, must be given to each member, either personally or by mail, not less than 10 days nor more than 25 days before the date of the meeting. If mailed, notice is deemed given when deposited in the United States mail with postage prepaid addressed to the member at the member's address as it appears on the records of the cooperative.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §415 (COR).] 4.  Quorum.  Unless the bylaws prescribe the presence of a greater percentage or number of the members for a quorum, a quorum for the transaction of business at all meetings of the members of a cooperative, having not more than 1,000 members, shall be 5% of all members, present in person, and of a cooperative, having more than 1,000 members, shall be 50 members, present in person. If less than a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of those present in person may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice.   This subsection does not apply to a generation and transmission cooperative organized in accordance with subchapter IV. A quorum for such a cooperative shall be specified in the bylaws.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 5.  Voting.  Each member shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members. Voting shall be in person, but, if the bylaws so provide, may also be by proxy or by mail, or both. If the bylaws provide for voting by proxy or by mail, they shall also prescribe the conditions under which such voting shall be permitted. No person may vote as proxy for more than 3 members at any meeting of the members.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §415 (COR).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3736 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION|35-A §3736. Waiver of notice

 §3736. Waiver of notice Any person entitled to notice of a meeting may waive the notice in writing either before or after the meeting. If the person attends the meeting, that person's attendance constitutes a waiver of notice of the meeting, unless the person participates in the meeting solely to object to the transaction of any business because the meeting has not been legally called or convened.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §416 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §416 (COR).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3738 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION|35-A §3738. Districts

 §3738. Districts The bylaws may provide for the division of the territory served or to be served by a cooperative into 2 or more districts for any purpose, including, without limitation, the nomination and election of trustees and the election and functioning of district delegates. In such case, the bylaws shall prescribe the boundaries of the districts or the manner of establishing the boundaries, or the manner of changing the boundaries, and the manner in which the districts shall function. No member at any district meeting and no district delegate at any meeting may vote by proxy or by mail.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3739 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 37: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVES|Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION|35-A §3739. Officers

 §3739. Officers The officers of a cooperative consist of a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer, who must be elected annually by and from the board of trustees. When a person holding office ceases to be a trustee, that person ceases to hold office. The offices of secretary and of treasurer may be held by the same person. The board of trustees may elect or appoint other officers, agents or employees as it determines necessary or advisable and shall prescribe their powers and duties. Any officer may be removed from office and a successor elected in the manner prescribed in the bylaws.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §418 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §418 (COR).