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5 ME Rev Stat § 18552 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 4: ORDINARY DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18552. Designated beneficiary

 §18552. Designated beneficiary A qualifying member may designate a beneficiary to receive benefits upon the qualifying member's death by filing a written designation of beneficiary with the executive director. The last designation of any beneficiary revokes all previous designations. In order to be in effect, the written designation must be received by the retirement system office or be postmarked before the qualifying member's death.   [PL 2011, c. 449, §20 (AMD).]1.  Designation of more than one beneficiary.  A member may designate more than one person as a beneficiary subject to the following limitations.   A. If more than one person is designated as a beneficiary and:   (1) If one of the persons designated is eligible to receive benefits under section 18553, subsection 3 and the other persons designated are eligible to receive benefits under section 18553, subsection 4, there is no limit to the number of persons eligible to receive benefits under section 18553, subsection 4 who may be designated;   (2) If all of the persons designated are eligible to receive benefits under section 18553, subsection 4, there is no limit to the number of persons who may be designated; or   (3) If all of the persons designated are eligible to receive benefits under section 18553, subsection 5, no more than 2 persons may be designated.   [PL 1989, c. 658, §5 (NEW).]B. If the person designated as a beneficiary is the member's spouse, that designation includes all of the member's dependent children so long as the person designated meets the definition of spouse in section 17001, subsection 39.   [PL 1989, c. 658, §5 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 658, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Limitations.  If a member designates as beneficiaries 2 or more persons, all must meet the requirements of one, and only one, of the subparagraphs of subsection 1, paragraph A, otherwise their eligibility to receive a benefit under this article shall be limited to section 18553, subsection 1 or section 18554.   [PL 1989, c. 658, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 658, §5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 449, §20 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18554 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 4: ORDINARY DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18554. Death after eligibility for retirement (REPEALED)

 §18554. Death after eligibility for retirement (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 469, §6 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18555 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 4: ORDINARY DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18555. Applicability

 §18555. Applicability Notwithstanding section 18202, the provisions of former section 1124 of the state retirement system law, in effect on June 30, 1982, except former section 1124, subsection 4, are applicable to each participating local district which has adopted section 18553 or former section 1124, as part of its plan, whether or not the district has adopted amendments enacted after it adoption of section 18553 or former section 1124, as part of its plan.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18557 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 4: ORDINARY DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18557. Survivor's benefit contribution

 §18557. Survivor's benefit contribution 1.  Information from fiscal officer.  Before a participating local district elects survivor benefits under section 18553 or 18556, the chief fiscal officer of the participating local district shall submit to the board that information prescribed by the board to assist the board in determining the cost of the initial survivor benefit contribution of the participating local district.   A. The determination of the initial survivor benefit contribution shall be made on the actuarial basis adopted by the board.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]B. The expense of determining the cost of the initial survivor benefit contribution shall be assessed against and paid by the participating local district on whose account it is made.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).][PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Annual determination.  Annually, the board shall actuarially determine the survivor benefit contribution of a participating local district which has elected survivor benefits, on the basis of information it may prescribe.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 3.  Increase.  The board may increase, by not more than 25% in any year, the survivor benefit contribution of a participating local district, if, in the opinion of the board, the benefits paid on behalf of beneficiaries of members of the participating local district is greater than the benefits expected to be paid on the actuarial basis.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 4.  Certification.  The board shall certify to the chief fiscal officer of the participating local district:   A. The survivor benefit contribution for the participating local district, computed in accordance with this section; plus   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]B. A pro rata share of the cost of the administration of the survivor benefit program, based on the gross payroll of employees and the expense of determining the annual survivor benefit contribution.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).][PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 5.  Charge.  The amounts certified under subsection 4 shall be a charge against the participating local district.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 6.  Member contribution.  A participating local district may require each of its members to make a contribution, not to exceed 1/4 of 1% of earnable compensation, as long as the member is employed.   [PL 2007, c. 249, §34 (AMD).] 7.  Payment.  All survivor benefit contributions by participating local districts that have elected survivor benefits and all contributions by members of those districts must be paid into the Retirement Allowance Fund.   [PL 2007, c. 249, §35 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 249, §§34, 35 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18558 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 4: ORDINARY DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18558. Transfer of funds (REPEALED)

 §18558. Transfer of funds (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 256, §43 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18601 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 5: ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18601. Definitions

 §18601. Definitions As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2009, c. 513, §1 (RPR); PL 2009, c. 513, §3 (AFF).]1.  Professional firefighter.  "Professional firefighter" means an employee of a municipal fire department who is a member of the Participating Local District Retirement Program or who is a participating member under chapter 425 and who aids in the extinguishment of fires, whether or not the employee has other administrative duties.   [PL 2009, c. 513, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 513, §3 (AFF).] 2.  Qualifying member.  "Qualifying member" means:   A. A member who dies as a result of an injury arising out of and in the course of employment as an employee;   [PL 2009, c. 513, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 513, §3 (AFF).]B. After October 31, 2004, an active member who is a professional firefighter who dies as a result of an injury or disease as described in Title 39-A, section 328 if the injury or disease that causes the death is the result of a condition that develops within 30 days of the active member's participating in firefighting or training or a drill that involves firefighting. If the professional firefighter dies after 30 days but within 6 months of participating in firefighting or training or a drill that involves firefighting, there is a rebuttable presumption that the death is the result of an injury arising out of and in the course of employment as a professional firefighter; or   [PL 2009, c. 513, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 513, §3 (AFF).]C. A former member receiving a disability retirement benefit who dies as a result of an injury arising out of and in the course of employment as an employee.   [PL 2009, c. 513, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 513, §3 (AFF).][PL 2009, c. 513, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 513, §3 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 513, §1 (RPR). PL 2009, c. 513, §3 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18602 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 5: ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18602. Qualification for benefit

 §18602. Qualification for benefit The beneficiary of a qualifying member shall receive a benefit in accordance with section 18603.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18603 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 5: ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18603. Computation of benefit

 §18603. Computation of benefit 1.  Surviving spouse; no dependent children.  If the qualifying member is survived by a spouse and no dependent child, the surviving spouse shall be paid 2/3 of the average final compensation of the qualifying member.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Surviving spouse having care of dependent children.  If the qualifying member is survived by a spouse who has the care of the dependent child or dependent children of the qualifying member, the surviving spouse shall be paid an annual sum equal to the average final compensation of the qualifying member.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 3.  Surviving spouse not having care of dependent children.  If the qualifying member is survived by a spouse who does not have the care of the dependent child or dependent children of the qualifying member, the surviving spouse shall share with the dependent child or dependent children an annual sum equal to the average final compensation of the qualifying member, the benefit to be divided equally among the surviving spouse and the dependent child or dependent children.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 4.  No surviving spouse.  If no spouse survives the qualifying member, the dependent child or dependent children shall be paid an annual sum equal to the average final compensation of the qualifying member.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18604 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 5: ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18604. Method of payment

 §18604. Method of payment All benefits paid under this article shall be paid in equal monthly installments beginning the first month after the death of the qualifying member.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18605 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 5: ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18605. Adjustment of benefits

 §18605. Adjustment of benefits 1.  Cessation of eligibility.  When a person sharing benefits under section 18603 ceases to be eligible to receive benefits, the subsequent benefits of the remaining beneficiaries shall be recalculated as if the remaining beneficiaries had been the only beneficiaries to survive the qualifying member.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Workers' compensation or similar law.  The amount payable under this article must be reduced by any amount received by the surviving spouse and dependent child or dependent children under former Title 39, the Workers' Compensation Act or Title 39-A, Part 1, the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992, or a similar law. For purposes of this article, a death benefit paid to a law enforcement officer, firefighter or emergency medical services person under Title 25, chapter 195-A is not considered a benefit paid under a "similar law" and may not be used to reduce the amount payable under this article.   A. Lump-sum settlements of benefits that would reduce the accidental death benefits under this subsection must be prorated on a monthly basis in an equitable manner prescribed by the board.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §16 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §47 (AFF).]B. The prorated lump-sum settlement amounts must reduce the accidental death benefits payable monthly under this article.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §16 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §47 (AFF).][PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. CCCCC, §3 (AMD).] 3.  Cost-of-living adjustments.  Benefits under this article are subject to adjustment as provided in section 18407.   [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §E16 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §E47 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 595, §14 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 462, §A15 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 439, §CCCCC3 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18606 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 5: ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18606. Termination of benefits

 §18606. Termination of benefits The benefits under this article shall be paid to:   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]1.  Surviving spouse.  The surviving spouse until he dies; and   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Dependent children.  The dependent child or dependent children until they die or until they no longer meet the definition of "dependent child" under section 17001, subsection 12.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18607 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 5: ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18607. Benefits in lieu of article 4 (REPEALED)

 §18607. Benefits in lieu of article 4 (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 256, §44 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 950 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 10: POTATOES|Article 1: GRADING|7 §950. Definitions

 §950. Definitions 1.  Exposed for sale.  Potatoes packed in any type or kind of container, and found in any place in the State of Maine, whether that place shall be a depot, station, warehouse, packing house, boat dock or any place where potatoes are held in storage, or loaded on a boat, truck, trailer, or railroad car or motor vehicle, shall be deemed to be exposed for sale under this subchapter.   Potatoes in any dwelling house for the purpose of consumption on the premises shall not be deemed to be exposed for sale.   [PL 1965, c. 219, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Consumer pack.  "Consumer pack" means a unit of potatoes contained in a bag, crate or any other type of container.   [PL 1997, c. 388, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Shipping season.  "Shipping season" means the period after August 1st of each year and before July 31st of the following year.   [PL 1981, c. 513, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 219, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 513, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 388, §1 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 951 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 10: POTATOES|Article 1: GRADING|7 §951. Official standards

 §951. Official standards The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is authorized and empowered, after holding public hearings in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, to establish and promulgate official definitions and standards for grading, or classifying, packing and labeling potatoes and to change such official standards from time to time.   [PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]Such official standards shall not be lower in their requirements than the minimum requirements of the official standards for corresponding grades or classifications as promulgated from time to time by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, commonly known as U. S. Grades.   [PL 1965, c. 219, §2 (RPR).]Notwithstanding the provisions of article 4, the commissioner after consultation with the Maine Potato Board may require, by rules adopted pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, the inspection of all consumer packs of potatoes for conformity with the U.S. #1 grade or other grades. Inspection under any rule adopted pursuant to this section must be performed by a licensed federal-state potato inspector, state potato inspector or seed potato inspector. At the request of and in consultation with the Maine Potato Board, the commissioner shall initiate rulemaking to require inspection of consumer packs of potatoes.   [PL 1997, c. 388, §2 (AMD).]A person who violates rules adopted under this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $1,000 for the first offense and $2,000 for any subsequent offense may be adjudged.   [PL 1995, c. 298, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 219, §2 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 694, §89 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 298, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 388, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
7 ME Rev Stat § 951-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 10: POTATOES|Article 1: GRADING|7 §951-A. Minimum standards for planting

 §951-A. Minimum standards for planting A person may not plant seed potatoes in the State, the product of which is intended for sale, in lots of one or more acres unless that seed is certified in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner. These rules may include without limitation requirements for filing reports with the commissioner and requirements for filing records to the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, upon request, that demonstrate that the potatoes planted have been properly certified. A person, firm or corporation that plants potatoes in violation of this section is subject to a fine of $1,000 plus not more than $400 per acre for each acre or part of an acre planted. Failure to file complete and accurate reports or failure to provide complete and accurate records in accordance with the rules adopted by the commissioner is an additional violation resulting in a separate fine of not less than $200 nor more than $1,000 for each such failure. Any fine collected under this section is payable to the Treasurer of State and credited without lapsing to the commissioner for the enforcement of this section. The commissioner shall adopt and may amend rules consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to implement this section. In addition to the enforcement powers and penalties established in this section, the commissioner may issue subpoenas to any individual in order to compel delivery of any reports or records required under this section. These subpoenas are enforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction.   [PL 2013, c. 475, §1 (AMD).]In the event there is not available to be planted in Maine in any year a sufficient volume of Maine potato seed meeting Maine certified seed potato disease standards, in any or all varieties, the commissioner may, upon application of one or more growers, permit seed of a higher disease content to be planted for that growing season.   [PL 1979, c. 532, §1 (NEW).]Each grower shall keep records of seed planted by variety and by fields during the growing season and report planting records as may be requested by the commissioner. Notwithstanding Title 1, chapter 13, records pertaining to minimum standards for planting received or kept by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are confidential and not available for inspection. The confidential status terminates when the records are subpoenaed as evidence in any proceeding to enforce a provision of this section, or in any prosecution for a criminal violation. A grower may authorize in writing the disclosure of records pertaining to minimum standards for planting.   [PL 1989, c. 783 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 532, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 184 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 783 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV). PL 2013, c. 475, §1 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 951-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 10: POTATOES|Article 1: GRADING|7 §951-B. Compliance with official standards

 §951-B. Compliance with official standards To achieve compliance with official standards, the commissioner may adopt, consistent with this Article and with section 402, a fee schedule for inspection of potatoes. The potato inspection fee schedule may provide for a lower inspection rate for any person who is packing potatoes in a Maine bag as defined by section 1032, subsection 3.   [PL 1981, c. 540, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 513, §3 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 540, §1 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 953 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 10: POTATOES|Article 1: GRADING|7 §953. False or misleading potato branding or labeling

 §953. False or misleading potato branding or labeling Notwithstanding section 952, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association, organization or corporation to expose for sale or sell at full sale or retail, to ship, deliver or consign, or have in possession potatoes prepared for market in containers which bear any statements, design or device regarding such potatoes which shall be false or misleading, in any particular, or potatoes packed in such manner that the face or shown surface is not an average of the contents of the package, or potatoes that fail to meet the grade requirements established and promulgated by the commissioner or potatoes that are accompanied by a bill of lading false or misleading in any particular. When a violation of this section occurs, it is deemed to have taken place at the point where such violation first became evident to the commissioner or his duly authorized representative.   [PL 1981, c. 513, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 219, §4 (RP). PL 1971, c. 271 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 541, §A60 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 513, §5 (AMD).