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1 ME Rev Stat § 433 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 13: PUBLIC RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS|Subchapter 1-A: PUBLIC RECORDS EXCEPTIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY|1 §433. Schedule for review of exceptions to public records

 §433. Schedule for review of exceptions to public records 1.  Scheduling guidelines.   [PL 2005, c. 631, §4 (RP).] 2.  Scheduling guidelines.   [PL 2015, c. 250, Pt. D, §1 (RP).] 2-A.  Scheduling guidelines.  The advisory committee shall use the following list as a guideline for scheduling reviews of public records exceptions and reporting its recommendations to the review committee:   A. Exceptions enacted after 2004 and before 2013 are scheduled to be reviewed by the review committee no later than 2017;   [PL 2015, c. 250, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]B. Exceptions codified in the following Titles are scheduled to be reviewed by the review committee no later than 2019:   (1) Title 1;   (2) Title 2;   (3) Title 3;   (4) Title 4;   (5) Title 5;   (6) Title 6;   (7) Title 7; and   (8) Title 7-A;   [PL 2015, c. 250, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]C. Exceptions codified in the following Titles are scheduled to be reviewed by the review committee no later than 2021:   (1) Title 8;   (2) Title 9-A;   (3) Title 9-B;   (4) Title 10;   (5) Title 11; and   (6) Title 12;   [PL 2015, c. 250, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]D. Exceptions codified in the following Titles are scheduled to be reviewed by the review committee no later than 2023:   (1) Title 13;   (2) Title 13-B;   (3) Title 13-C;   (4) Title 14;   (5) Title 15;   (6) Title 16;   (7) Title 17;   (8) Title 17-A;   (9) Title 18-C;   (10) Title 18-B;   (11) Title 19-A;   (12) Title 20-A; and   (13) Title 21-A;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §1 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]E. Exceptions codified in the following Titles are scheduled to be reviewed by the review committee no later than 2025:   (1) Title 22;   (2) Title 22-A;   (3) Title 23;   (4) Title 24; and   (5) Title 24-A;   [PL 2015, c. 250, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]F. Exceptions codified in the following Titles are scheduled to be reviewed by the review committee no later than 2027:   (1) Title 25;   (2) Title 26;   (3) Title 27;   (4) Title 28-A;   (5) Title 29-A;   (6) Title 30;   (7) Title 30-A;   (8) Title 31; and   (9) Title 32; and   [PL 2015, c. 250, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]G. Exceptions codified in the following Titles are scheduled to be reviewed by the review committee no later than 2029:   (1) Title 33;   (2) Title 34-A;   (3) Title 34-B;   (4) Title 35-A;   (5) Title 36;   (6) Title 37-B;   (7) Title 38; and   (8) Title 39-A.   [PL 2015, c. 250, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).][PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §1 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Scheduling changes.  The advisory committee may make adjustments to the scheduling guidelines provided in subsection 2-A as it determines appropriate and shall notify the review committee of such adjustments.   [PL 2015, c. 250, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 709, §3 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 631, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 250, Pt. D, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
1 ME Rev Stat § 451 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 13: PUBLIC RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS|Subchapter 2: DESTRUCTION OR MISUSE OF RECORDS|1 §451. Lawful destruction of records (REPEALED)

 §451. Lawful destruction of records (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 441, §2 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 452 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 13: PUBLIC RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS|Subchapter 2: DESTRUCTION OR MISUSE OF RECORDS|1 §452. Removal, secretion, mutilation or refusal to return state documents

 §452. Removal, secretion, mutilation or refusal to return state documents Whoever intentionally removes any book, record, document or instrument belonging to or kept in any state office, except books and documents kept and deposited in the State Library, or intentionally secretes, alters, mutilates, defaces or destroys any such book, record, document or instrument, or, having any such book, record, document or instrument in his possession, or under his control, intentionally fails or refuses to return the same to that state office, or to deliver the same to the person in lawful charge of the office where the same was kept or deposited, shall be guilty of a Class D crime.   [PL 1977, c. 696, §10 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 318, §1 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 696, §10 (RPR).
1 ME Rev Stat § 501 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 13: PUBLIC RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS|Subchapter 3: PRINTING AND PURCHASE OF DOCUMENTS AND LAWS|1 §501. State agency defined

 §501. State agency defined As used in this subchapter, the word "agency" shall mean a state department, agency, office, board, commission; or quasi-independent agency, board, commission, authority or institution.   [PL 1975, c. 436, §1 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 436, §1 (RPR).
1 ME Rev Stat § 502 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 13: PUBLIC RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS|Subchapter 3: PRINTING AND PURCHASE OF DOCUMENTS AND LAWS|1 §502. Property of State

 §502. Property of State All Maine reports, digests, statutes, codes and laws, printed or purchased by the State and previously distributed by law to the several towns and plantations within the State, shall be and remain the property of the State and shall be held in trust by such towns or plantations for the sole use of the inhabitants thereof.
1 ME Rev Stat § 503 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 13: PUBLIC RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS|Subchapter 3: PRINTING AND PURCHASE OF DOCUMENTS AND LAWS|1 §503. Delivery to successor in office

 §503. Delivery to successor in office All revisions of the statutes, and supplements thereto, the session laws and the Maine Reports sold or furnished to any state, county or municipal officer, shall be held in trust by said officer for the sole use of his office; and at the expiration of his term of office or on his removal therefrom by death, resignation or other cause, such officer, or if he is dead, his legal representatives, shall turn them over to his successor in office. If there is no successor to his office, such officer, or his legal representatives, shall turn over all of said publications to the State, county or municipal unit which purchased the same.   [PL 1981, c. 48, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 425, §2 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 48, §1 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 504 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 13: PUBLIC RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS|Subchapter 3: PRINTING AND PURCHASE OF DOCUMENTS AND LAWS|1 §504. Source of authority to be shown

 §504. Source of authority to be shown All publications printed or published by the State as a requirement of law shall set forth the authority for the same at an appropriate place on each copy printed or published. Publications printed or published by the State which are not required by law shall set forth the source of funds by which the publication is printed or published at an appropriate place on each copy. This section shall not apply to publications paid for out of the legislative appropriation.
1 ME Rev Stat § 505 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 13: PUBLIC RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS|Subchapter 3: PRINTING AND PURCHASE OF DOCUMENTS AND LAWS|1 §505. Mailing lists

 §505. Mailing lists All addressees on mailing lists used for the distribution of all matters printed or distributed at state expense by dedicated or undedicated revenues shall at least once in every 12-month period be contacted in writing to inquire if continuance of delivery to said addressees is desired. Failure of the addressee to affirmatively reply within 30 days of the written inquiry shall cause such addressees to be removed from said mailing list. However, nothing in this section shall prevent any printed matter being distributed where otherwise required by law.   [PL 1973, c. 331 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 331 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 521 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 13: PUBLIC RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS|Subchapter 4: EXECUTIVE ORDERS|1 §521. Executive orders

 §521. Executive orders 1.  Available to public.  The Governor shall maintain in the Governor's office a file containing a copy of every executive order issued by that Governor or by previous governors that is currently in effect. This file must be open to public inspection at reasonable hours.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Dissemination.  A copy of every executive order must be filed with the Legislative Council and the Law and Legislative Reference Library, and the executive order must be posted in a conspicuous location on the State's publicly accessible website, within one week after the Governor has issued that order.   [PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. III, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 360 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §11 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. III, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 475, §4 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 551 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 15: STATE PAPER; LEGAL NOTICES|Subchapter 1: STATE PAPER|1 §551. Designation of paper

 §551. Designation of paper The Kennebec Journal is the state paper of this State, in which must be published all advertisements, notices and orders required by law to be published in the state paper.   [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 625, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 601 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 15: STATE PAPER; LEGAL NOTICES|Subchapter 2: LEGAL NOTICES|1 §601. Publication of legal notices and advertising

 §601. Publication of legal notices and advertising To be qualified as a medium for the publication of legal notices, legal advertising and other matter required by law to be published in a newspaper, a newspaper, unless otherwise ordered by the court in the proceedings, must be printed in the English language; must be entered as 2nd class postal matter in the United States mails; and must have general circulation in the vicinity where the notice is required to be published. Any legal notice, legal advertising or other matter required by law to be published in a newspaper must appear in all editions of that newspaper and must appear on any publicly accessible website that the newspaper maintains in accordance with the requirements of section 603.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. YYYY, §1 (AMD).]Beginning July 1, 2013, a newspaper publishing legal notices may not charge agencies of the executive branch a rate greater than the rate that the newspaper charges the Legislature to publish legal notices.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. YYYY, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 428, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 667, §1 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 405, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. YYYY, §1 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 602 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 15: STATE PAPER; LEGAL NOTICES|Subchapter 2: LEGAL NOTICES|1 §602. Additional media for publication of notices

 §602. Additional media for publication of notices Notwithstanding section 601, all probate notices, notices of foreclosure, other legal notices, legal advertising and other matter required by law to be published in a newspaper that have been published in the Coastal Journal from the date of its first publication on November 3, 1966 and in the Somerset Gazette from the date of its first publication on April 16, 1990 to June 2, 1993, and that would have been valid but for the provision of section 601 that requires a newspaper carrying such notices to be entered as 2nd class postal matter, are declared to be valid.   [RR 1997, c. 2, §2 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 239, §1 (NEW). RR 1997, c. 2, §2 (COR).
1 ME Rev Stat § 711 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 19: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF GOVERNMENTS|Subchapter 1: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT|1 §711. Proclamation of Governor

 §711. Proclamation of Governor Whenever, due to an emergency resulting from the effects of enemy attack, or the anticipated effects of a threatened enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient or impossible to conduct the affairs of State Government at the normal location of the seat thereof in Augusta, the Governor shall, as often as the exigencies of the situation require, by proclamation, declare an emergency temporary location, or locations, for the seat of government at such place, or places, within or without this State as the Governor considers advisable under the circumstances, and shall take such action and issue such orders as may be necessary for an orderly transition of the affairs of State Government to that emergency temporary location, or locations. The emergency temporary location, or locations, remains as the seat of government until the Legislature by law establishes a new location, or locations, or until the emergency is declared to be ended by the Governor and the seat of government is returned to its normal location.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 475, §5 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 712 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 19: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF GOVERNMENTS|Subchapter 1: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT|1 §712. Acts performed at emergency location are valid and binding

 §712. Acts performed at emergency location are valid and binding During such time as the seat of government remains at such emergency temporary location, or locations, all official acts now or hereafter required by law to be performed at the seat of government by any officer, agency, department or authority of this State, including the convening and meeting of the Legislature in regular, extraordinary or emergency session, shall be as valid and binding when performed at such emergency temporary location, or locations, as if performed at the normal location of the seat of government.
1 ME Rev Stat § 713 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 19: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF GOVERNMENTS|Subchapter 1: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT|1 §713. Application of provisions

 §713. Application of provisions This subchapter shall control and be supreme in the event they shall be employed, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary or in conflict herewith.
1 ME Rev Stat § 761 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 19: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF GOVERNMENTS|Subchapter 2: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS|1 §761. Action by governing body

 §761. Action by governing body Whenever, due to an emergency resulting from the effects of enemy attack, or the anticipated effects of a threatened enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient or impossible to conduct the affairs of local government at the regular or usual place or places thereof, the governing body of each political subdivision of this State may meet at any place within or without the territorial limits of such political subdivision on the call of the presiding officer or any 2 members of such governing body, and shall proceed to establish and designate by ordinance, resolution or other manner, alternate or substitute sites or places as the emergency temporary location, or locations, of government where all, or any part, of the public business may be transacted and conducted during the emergency situation. Such sites or places may be within or without the territorial limits of such political subdivision and may be within or without this State.
1 ME Rev Stat § 762 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 19: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF GOVERNMENTS|Subchapter 2: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS|1 §762. Powers

 §762. Powers During the period when the public business is being conducted at the emergency temporary location, or locations, the governing body and other officers of a political subdivision of this State shall have and possess and shall exercise, at such location, or locations, all of the executive, legislative and judicial powers and functions conferred upon such body and officers by or under the laws of this State. Such powers and functions may be exercised in the light of the exigencies of the emergency situation without regard to or compliance with time consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law and pertaining thereto, and all acts of such body and officers shall be as valid and binding as if performed within the territorial limits of their political subdivision.
1 ME Rev Stat § 763 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 19: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF GOVERNMENTS|Subchapter 2: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS|1 §763. Applicability of provisions

 §763. Applicability of provisions This subchapter shall control and be supreme in the event they shall be employed, notwithstanding any statutory, charter or ordinance provision to the contrary or in conflict herewith.
1 ME Rev Stat § 1001 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS|Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE|1 §1001. Statement of purpose

 §1001. Statement of purpose It is essential under the American system of representative government that the people have faith and confidence in the integrity of the election process and the members of the Legislature. In order to strengthen this faith and confidence that the election process reflects the will of the people and that each Legislator considers and casts his vote on the enactment of laws according to the best interests of the public and his constituents, there is created an independent commission on governmental ethics and election practices to guard against corruption or undue influencing of the election process and against acts or the appearance of misconduct by Legislators.   [PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 1003 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS|Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE|1 §1003. Procedures, rules and regulations

 §1003. Procedures, rules and regulations 1.  Procedures, rules and regulations.  The commission shall adopt such procedures, rules and regulations as may appear necessary for the orderly, prompt, fair and efficient carrying out of its duties, consistent with this chapter.   [PL 1979, c. 541, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Records.  Except as provided in section 1013, all records of the commission, including business records, reports made to or by the commission, findings of fact and opinions, must be made available to any interested member of the public who may wish to review them. Any member of the public may request copies of any record held by the commission that is available for public inspection. The commission shall furnish these copies upon payment of a fee covering the cost of reproducing them.   [PL 2007, c. 642, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 541, §A4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 642, §1 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 1004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS|Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE|1 §1004. Meetings

 §1004. Meetings The commission shall meet on the call of the Speaker of the House or the President of the Senate to perform the duties required of it or as specifically provided in this chapter. The commission shall also meet at other times at the call of the chair or at the call of a majority of the members, provided all members are notified of the time, place and purpose of the meeting at least 24 hours in advance.   [PL 2001, c. 430, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 252, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 430, §2 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 1005 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS|Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE|1 §1005. Open meetings

 §1005. Open meetings Notwithstanding chapter 13 and except as provided in section 1013, subsection 3-A, all meetings, hearings or sessions of the commission are open to the general public unless, by an affirmative vote of at least 3 members, the commission requires the exclusion of the public.   [PL 2007, c. 642, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 562, §D1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 562, §D11 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 430, §3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 642, §2 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 1006 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS|Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE|1 §1006. Assistance

 §1006. Assistance The commission may call for the aid or assistance in the performance of its duties on the Attorney General, Secretary of State, Office of the State Auditor or any law enforcement agency in this State. When called upon, these agencies shall comply to the utmost of their ability.   [PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).
1 ME Rev Stat § 1007 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS|Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE|1 §1007. Annual report

 §1007. Annual report The commission shall submit to the Legislature and the public an annual report discussing its activities under this chapter and any changes it considers necessary or appropriate regarding ethical standards.   [PL 1989, c. 561, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 561, §1 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 1008 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS|Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE|1 §1008. General duties

 §1008. General duties The general duties of the commission shall be:   [PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW).]1.  Legislative ethics.  To investigate and make advisory recommendations to the appropriate body of any apparent violations of legislative ethics;   [PL 2007, c. 642, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Election practices.  To administer and investigate any violations of the requirements for campaign reports and campaign financing, including the provisions of the Maine Clean Election Act and the Maine Clean Election Fund;   [PL 2001, c. 430, §4 (AMD).] 3.  Ethics seminar.  To conduct, in conjunction with the Attorney General and the Chair of the Legislative Council or their designees, an ethics seminar for Legislators after the general election and before the convening of the Legislature, in every even-numbered year. The Attorney General shall provide each Legislator with a bound compilation of the laws of this State pertaining to legislative ethics and conduct;   [IB 1995, c. 1, §4 (AMD).] 4.  Lobbyist activities.  To administer the lobbyist disclosure laws, Title 3, chapter 15, and enforce the waiting period required before former Legislators may engage in compensated lobbying as provided by section 1024;   [PL 2013, c. 129, §1 (AMD).] 5.  Maine Clean Election Act and Maine Clean Election Fund.  To administer and ensure the effective implementation of the Maine Clean Election Act and the Maine Clean Election Fund according to Title 21-A, chapter 14; and   [IB 1995, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] 6.  Enhanced monitoring.  To provide for enhanced monitoring and enforcement of election practices and the electronic submission of reports and computerized tracking of campaign, election and lobbying information under the commission's jurisdiction.   [PL 2005, c. 301, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 337, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 561, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 691, §§1-3 (AMD). IB 1995, c. 1, §§3-6 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 430, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §J1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 301, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 642, §3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 129, §1 (AMD).