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30-A ME Rev Stat § 1803 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|30-A §1803. Relationship to other laws

 §1803. Relationship to other laws This chapter provides an alternative method for carrying out the purposes of this chapter and is supplemental to powers conferred by other laws, and is not in derogation of any existing powers. Any reference to "county jail" or "jail" in the Maine Revised Statutes includes the Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail.   [PL 2011, c. 604, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 604, §2 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1804 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|30-A §1804. Exemption from taxation

 §1804. Exemption from taxation 1.  Exemption.  The property, both real and personal, rights and franchises of the jail authority formed under this chapter are exempt from taxation.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Payments in lieu of taxes.  The jail authority may elect to make payments in lieu of taxes to communities in which its property is located or utilized.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1805 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|30-A §1805. Governmental function

 §1805. Governmental function The Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail shall administer and exercise the authority granted to it under this chapter. The carrying out of its powers and duties is considered the performance of an essential governmental function.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1852 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION|30-A §1852. Transfer of property and assets

 §1852. Transfer of property and assets The directors shall determine what property or properties, if any, owned by Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County may be necessary to perform the functions of the jail authority and may request in writing that the commissioners convey title to the property to the jail authority, and the commissioners may make the conveyance. The jail authority shall pay fair compensation for the property or properties. Any request by the directors must be in writing within 2 years of the date of the certificate of organization. The authority shall provide a right of first refusal to the county in which the property is located should the property no longer be needed by the authority.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1853 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION|30-A §1853. Directors

 §1853. Directors 1.  Authorization.  All of the affairs of the jail authority are managed by a board of directors that consists of not less than 12 directors. The initial board consists of 6 public members, one from each of the commissioners' districts; 4 county commissioners, 2 from each county and 2 sheriffs, one from each county. The exact number of directors must be determined by the operating and governance agreement. Each director is entitled to one vote. The jail authority may alter the number of its directors by amending the operating and governance agreement. A quorum of the directors may conduct the affairs of the jail authority even if there is a vacancy on the board of directors. A quorum is a simple majority of eligible and appointed directors, as long as each county is represented. A simple majority of directors voting, either in person or by written consent, may conduct the affairs of the jail authority.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Term.  The duration of terms is determined by the operating and governance agreement. Directors shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Any director may be appointed to successive terms without limit.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Vacancy.  Any vacancy on the board of directors must be filled within 30 days after the vacancy occurs by appointment of the commissioners of the county that the director is to represent. An appointee to a vacancy serves until the expiration of the term of the director for whose position the appointment was made, and may be reappointed.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1855 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION|30-A §1855. Assumption of responsibilities

 §1855. Assumption of responsibilities Any jail that is constructed pursuant to this chapter becomes the responsibility of the jail authority when its board of directors declares the multicounty jail operational.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1856 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION|30-A §1856. Agreement to provide limited services

 §1856. Agreement to provide limited services Before the board of directors declares a multicounty jail operational, the jail authority may contract with either Lincoln County or Sagadahoc County to provide for services related to the counties' obligations under chapter 13.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1858 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION|30-A §1858. Dissolution

 §1858. Dissolution 1.  Method.  In the event both counties vote to withdraw pursuant to section 1857, the board of directors shall vote to dissolve the jail authority. The board of directors may, at any time by 2/3 vote, recommend to the counties that the jail authority be dissolved. If such a recommendation is made, the commissioners in each county shall vote on the question of dissolving the jail authority. If the commissioners in each of the counties vote to dissolve the jail authority, the jail authority must be dissolved by the board of directors at a time fixed by the board of directors.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Assets and liabilities.  Upon dissolution, the directors shall conclude the affairs of the jail authority and shall liquidate the jail authority's assets and liabilities by:   A. Paying all expenses and paying or securing the payment of all debts of the jail authority in a manner permissible by the debt instruments; and   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]B. Distributing all assets and all liabilities in a manner permissible by the debt instruments proportionately between the counties in accordance with any formula contained in section 1954 for guarantees and assessments.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Filing of articles of dissolution.  A copy of the articles of dissolution must be filed with the Secretary of State by the board of directors.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1902 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 3: POWERS|30-A §1902. Real and personal property; right of eminent domain

 §1902. Real and personal property; right of eminent domain The jail authority formed under this chapter may acquire and hold real and personal property that the jail authority considers necessary for its purposes and is granted the right of eminent domain. The jail authority may take and hold, either by exercising its right of eminent domain or by purchase, lease or otherwise, for public uses any land, real estate, easements or interest in land, real estate or easements necessary for construction and operating the multicounty jail.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1903 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 3: POWERS|30-A §1903. Procedure in exercise of right of eminent domain

 §1903. Procedure in exercise of right of eminent domain The right of eminent domain granted in section 1902 may only be exercised after complying with the following procedures.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]1.  Notice to owner.  The jail authority shall provide notice to the owner of property subject to seizure as follows.   A. The owner or owners of record shall be:   (1) Notified that the directors are exercising the right of eminent domain;   (2) Provided with a description and scale map of the land or easement to be taken;   (3) Presented with the final amount offered for the land or easement to be taken, based on the fair market value as estimated by the jail authority; and   (4) Notified of the time and place of the hearing under subsection 4.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]B. Notice may be made:   (1) By personal service in hand by an officer duly qualified to serve civil process in this State; or   (2) By certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the owner or owners.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]C. If the owner or owners are not known or if the owner or owners can not be notified by personal service or certified mail, notice may be given by publication in the same manner under subsection 4.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Notice to tenant.  Notice under subsection 1 must be given to any tenants in the same manner as for the owner of the property.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Notice to the affected municipality.  Notice under subsection 1 must be given to the municipality in which the property to be acquired is located in the same manner as for the owner of the property and must be addressed to the municipal officers.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Hearing.  The directors shall hold a public hearing on the advisability of the proposed exercise of the right of eminent domain. Notice of the hearing must be made by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the taking and must be given once a week for 2 successive weeks, the last publication to be at least 2 weeks prior to the time appointed in the hearing. The hearing notice must include:   A. The time and place of the hearing;   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]B. A description of the land or easement proposed to be taken; and   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]C. The name of the owners, if known.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1904 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 3: POWERS|30-A §1904. Condemnation proceedings

 §1904. Condemnation proceedings The jail authority formed under this chapter, in exercising the right of eminent domain conferred upon it by section 1902 shall file in the office of the commissioners of the county in which the property to be taken is located and cause to be recorded in the registry of deeds in the county plans of the location of all lands, real estate, easements or interest in lands, real estate or easements, with an appropriate description and the names of the owners, if known. When for any reason the jail authority fails to acquire property that the jail authority is authorized to take and that is described in that location, or if the description of the location so recorded is defective and uncertain, the authority may, at any time, correct and perfect the description of the location and file a new description. In that case, the jail authority is liable in damages only for property for which the owner had not previously been paid, to be assessed as of the time of the original taking, and the jail authority is not liable for any acts that would have been justified if the original taking had been lawful. Entry may not be made on any private lands, except to make surveys, until the expiration of 10 days from the filing, at which time possession may be had of all the lands, real estate, easements or interests in lands, real estate or easements and other property and rights to be taken, but title may not vest in the jail authority until payment for the property.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1905 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 3: POWERS|30-A §1905. Appeal

 §1905. Appeal If a person sustaining damages by the taking by the jail authority under section 1903 does not agree with the jail authority upon the sum to be paid, either party, upon petition to the superior court of the county in which the property is located, may have the damages assessed by the superior court. The procedure and all subsequent proceedings and right of appeal must be under the same restrictions, conditions and limitations as are or may be by law prescribed in the case of damages by the laying out of highways by the commissioners, except that title to the lands, real estate, easements or interests in lands, real estate or easements and other property and rights to be taken may not vest in the jail authority until payment to the owner of the amount awarded for the taking or, if the payment is refused upon tender, until tender is made to the owner. The amount awarded must be escrowed at interest for the benefit of the owner, pending final determination of the amount to which the owner is entitled.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1906 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 3: POWERS|30-A §1906. Procedures

 §1906. Procedures The directors may adopt procedures to regulate the corrections activities within the jail authority consistent with the provisions of the operating and governance agreement.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1907 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 3: POWERS|30-A §1907. Setting fees and other charges

 §1907. Setting fees and other charges The directors may establish and adjust a structure for fees, including penalty charges, for correction services on behalf of or under contract with, the jail authority.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1908 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 3: POWERS|30-A §1908. Annual audit

 §1908. Annual audit Each year an audit must be made of the accounts of the jail authority, and for this purpose authorized agents of a certified public accounting firm appointed by the directors have access to all necessary papers, books and records. Upon the completion of each audit, a report must be made to the chair of the jail authority board of directors and a copy must be sent to the commissioners of each county. The audit must be completed within 60 days of the end of the authority's fiscal year.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1909 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 3: POWERS|30-A §1909. Surplus revenues

 §1909. Surplus revenues If, at the end of any fiscal year, the jail authority has realized a surplus from operations for the fiscal year after payment of or provision for all current expenses, current maintenance, repairs and replacements, current debt service on all outstanding bonds and notes of the jail authority, all reserves for debt service, repairs and replacements, costs or current expenses as may be required by a trust agreement or resolution securing bonds or notes or as may otherwise be maintained by the jail authority, and any other amounts that the jail authority may be obligated by law or contract to pay or provide for, the jail authority may:   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]1.  Reduction in charges.  Apply the surplus in the following fiscal year to a reduction in the rates, fees, rents or other charges established by the jail authority for services provided;   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Reduction of capital debt.  Apply the surplus to the reduction of its outstanding capital debt, or to a reserve account for that purpose if the financing documents do not allow debt reduction; or   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Refunds.  Make a proportional refund to the counties.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1910 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 3: POWERS|30-A §1910. Liability

 §1910. Liability The liability of the jail authority is governed by Title 14, chapter 741. A member of the jail authority, a member of a board of the jail authority and an employee of the jail authority are not subject to any personal liability for having acted in the service of their duty within the course and scope of membership or employment to carry out a power or duty under this chapter.   [PL 2005, c. 47, §2 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 47, §3 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 47, §2 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 47, §3 (AFF).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1952 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 4: BONDS AND NOTES|30-A §1952. Charges

 §1952. Charges All persons, firms and corporations, whether public or private, and each county shall pay to the treasurer of the jail authority formed under this chapter the rates, tolls, assessments, rents, transportation charges and other charges established by the directors for services provided by the jail authority. In this subchapter, the words "other charges" include, but are not limited to, interest on delinquent accounts at a rate not to exceed the highest lawful rate set by the Treasurer of State for municipal taxes. The jail authority may submit periodic bills directly to individual users or to the counties as determined by the directors.   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, §17 (AMD).]The jail authority may establish schedules of charges by any method determined by the directors.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]The rates, tolls, assessments, rents, transportation charges and other charges must be so established as to provide revenue at least sufficient, together with any other money available, to:   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]1.  Current operating expenses.  Pay the current expenses of operating and maintaining the multicounty jail facility;   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Unanticipated operating expenses.  Create and maintain a reserve not to exceed 3.5% of the operating budget for unanticipated operating expenses;   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Payment of interest and principal.  Pay the principal, premium and interest on all bonds and notes issued by the jail authority under this chapter when due and payable;   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Payments into reserve funds.  Create and maintain such reserves as may be required by any trust agreement or resolution securing bonds and notes;   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Repairs, replacements and renewals.  Provide funds for paying the cost of all necessary repairs, replacements and renewals of the multicounty jail facilities; and   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] 6.  Payment of obligations.  Pay or provide for any and all amounts that the jail authority may be obligated to pay or provide for by law or contract, including any resolution or contract with or for the benefit of the holders of its bonds and notes and including payment of organizational costs to Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 688, §C17 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 1953 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY|Subchapter 4: BONDS AND NOTES|30-A §1953. Collection of unpaid charges

 §1953. Collection of unpaid charges The treasurer of the jail authority may collect the rates, tolls, assessments, rents, transportation charges and other charges established by the jail authority and those charges are committed to the treasurer. The treasurer may, after demand for payment, sue in the name of the jail authority in a civil action for any rate, toll, rent, assessment, transportation charge or other charges remaining unpaid in any court of competent jurisdiction. In addition, the treasurer may order the termination of service for nonpayment of any amount owed to the jail authority. The treasurer may also collect rates, tolls, assessments, rents, transportation charges or other charges remaining unpaid pursuant to Title 36, section 891, to the extent applicable and only against assets of the county.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).