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5 ME Rev Stat § 13120-F (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 9: MAINE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY|5 §13120-F. Receive, use and invest funds

 §13120-F. Receive, use and invest funds The authority may receive and accept from any source allocations, appropriations, loans, grants and contributions of money or other things of value to be held, used or applied to carry out this subchapter, subject to the conditions upon which the loans, grants and contributions may be made, including, but not limited to, appropriations, allocations, loans, grants or gifts from any federal agency or governmental subdivision or the State and its agencies.   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]The authority may invest funds received from any source for carrying out this subchapter and expend interest and other earnings on those funds as appropriate to implement this subchapter, including use for program and administrative costs.   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 13120-H (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 9: MAINE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY|5 §13120-H. Taxation and fees

 §13120-H. Taxation and fees Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purposes of this subchapter, transactions and property of the authority must be treated as follows.   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]1.  Revenue obligation securities; exemption from taxation.  Revenue obligation securities of the authority are issued for an essential public and governmental purpose, are public instruments and, together with interest and income, including the profit made from their transfer or sale, are exempt from taxation within the State.   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Conveyances, leases, mortgages, deeds of trust; trust indentures; exemptions from taxation.  Conveyances by or to the authority and leases, mortgages and deeds of trust or trust indentures by or to the authority are exempt from all taxation by the State or any of its political subdivisions, including, but not limited to, any applicable license, excise or other taxes imposed in respect of the privilege of engaging in any of the activities in which the authority may engage.   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Property exemption from taxation and other assessments.  Property acquired, held or transferred by the authority is exempt from all taxes and from betterments and special assessments of the city, town, county, State or any political subdivision of State Government or county or local governments. The authority may agree to make payments in lieu of taxes to the applicable political subdivisions.   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 13120-J (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 9: MAINE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY|5 §13120-J. Interest of trustee or employee

 §13120-J. Interest of trustee or employee 1.  Acquisition of interest.  A member of the board of trustees or employee of the authority may not acquire or hold a direct or an indirect personal financial interest in:   A. An authority activity;   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]B. Property or facilities included, planned to be included or expected to directly benefit from an authority activity; or   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]C. A contract or proposed contract in connection with an authority activity.   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]When an acquisition is involuntary, the interest acquired must be disclosed immediately in writing to the board of trustees and the disclosure must be entered in the board of trustees' minutes.   [PL 2005, c. 425, §16 (AMD).] 2.  Present or past interest in property.  If a member of the board of trustees or employee of the authority presently owns or controls, or owned or controlled within the preceding 2 years, a direct or an indirect interest in property known to be included or planned to be included in an authority activity, that member or employee shall disclose this fact immediately in writing to the board of trustees and the disclosure must be entered in the board of trustees' minutes.   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Recusal.  A member of the board of trustees or employee of the authority with an interest under subsection 2 may not participate in an action by the authority affecting that property.   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Violation.  A violation of this section is a Class E crime.   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 425, §16 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 13120-L (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 9: MAINE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY|5 §13120-L. Rules

 §13120-L. Rules Pursuant to chapter 375, the authority may adopt any rule, including its bylaws, necessary or useful for carrying out any of its powers or duties. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 13120-O (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 9: MAINE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY|5 §13120-O. Community Industrial Buildings Fund (REPEALED)

 §13120-O. Community Industrial Buildings Fund (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 281, §7 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 13120-Q (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 9: MAINE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY|5 §13120-Q. Exceptions

 §13120-Q. Exceptions The authority, with the advice of the department, the Department of Labor and such other agencies it determines appropriate, may waive the requirements of section 13120‑P, subsection 2, paragraph E and section 13120‑P, subsection 3, paragraph E if the municipality has experienced a historical lack of private investment and it is reasonably expected that private investment will not be available to assist with project financing and one of the following conditions is met:   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. DD, §7 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. DD, §24 (AFF).]1.  Sudden and severe economic dislocation.  The property is located in a municipality that has experienced a sudden and severe economic dislocation, which may include but is not limited to:   A. The loss of a significant percentage of jobs within the municipality due to the closure or downsizing of a business or other employer;   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]B. The loss of a significant percentage of the municipality's tax base due to the closure or downsizing of a business or other commercial taxpayer; or   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]C. The unanticipated loss of a significant percentage or component of a municipality's economic development infrastructure as a result of an accident, natural disaster or other catastrophe; or   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Chronic and severe economic distress.  The property is located in a municipality that has experienced long-term economic distress, as evidenced by factors that may include, but are not limited to:   A. An unemployment rate that is significantly greater than the average State unemployment rate;   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]B. The significant migration of workers or population out of the area; and   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]C. An average personal income that is significantly below the state average or considered to be at or below the poverty level as defined in Title 22, section 5321.   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. DD, §7 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. DD, §24 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 13120-S (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 9: MAINE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY|5 §13120-S. Inventory of nonproductive industrial or manufacturing sites

 §13120-S. Inventory of nonproductive industrial or manufacturing sites By January 1, 2018 and annually thereafter, the authority, in consultation with the Office of Business Development within the department, shall make or require an inventory to be made of all nonproductive industrial or manufacturing sites in the State that are available for redevelopment.   [PL 2017, c. 174, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 174, §2 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 15301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 19: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 407: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 1: MAINE TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE|5 §15301. Definitions

 §15301. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).]1.  Institute.  "Institute" means the Maine Technology Institute.   [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).] 1-A.  Accelerator.  "Accelerator" means a program that supports entrepreneurs by providing training, business assistance and mentors in a time-limited training program.   [PL 2017, c. 109, §1 (NEW).] 1-B.  Entrepreneurial support system.  "Entrepreneurial support system" means a network of organizations and programs in the State that facilitate entrepreneurial growth including capital providers, chambers of commerce, local governments, economic development organizations, universities, incubators and accelerators.   [PL 2017, c. 109, §1 (NEW).] 1-C.  Incubator.  "Incubator" means a program that supports entrepreneurs by providing training, business assistance and mentors and office, manufacturing or laboratory space.   [PL 2017, c. 109, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Targeted technologies.  "Targeted technologies" means biotechnology, aquaculture and marine technology, composite materials technology, environmental technology, advanced technologies for forestry and agriculture, information technology and precision manufacturing technology. These targeted technologies may be amended only by the Legislature.   [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).] 2-A.  Technology transfer.  "Technology transfer" means the disclosure, protection and licensing of intellectual property including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.   [PL 2017, c. 109, §2 (NEW).] 3.  SBIR program.  "SBIR program" means the small business innovation research program enacted pursuant to the federal Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982, Public Law 97-219, which provides funds to small businesses to conduct innovation research having commercial application.   [PL 1999, c. 608, §11 (NEW).] 4.  Small business.  "Small business" as related to eligibility to participate in the SBIR program is defined pursuant to 13 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 121.   [PL 1999, c. 608, §11 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 401, §AAA3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 608, §11 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 109, §§1, 2 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 15305 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 19: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 407: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 1: MAINE TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE|5 §15305. Limitation of powers

 §15305. Limitation of powers The institute may not enter into contracts, obligations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the State or any of its agencies, nor does it have the power of eminent domain or any other power not provided to business corporations generally. Bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness of the institute may not in any way be a debt or liability of the State or constitute a pledge of the faith and credit of the State. The institute may not expend more than 10% of funds appropriated per biennium by the State for management and related operating costs of the institute.   [PL 2013, c. 225, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 401, §AAA3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 225, §1 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 15306 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 19: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 407: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 1: MAINE TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE|5 §15306. Liability of officers, directors and employees

 §15306. Liability of officers, directors and employees All officers, directors, employees and other agents of the institute entrusted with the custody of the securities of the institute or authorized to disburse the funds of the institute must be bonded either by a blanket bond or by individual bonds with a minimum limitation of $100,000 coverage for each person covered by the bond or bonds, or equivalent fiduciary liability insurance, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their duties. The premiums for the bond or bonds must be paid out of the assets of the institute.   [PL 2005, c. 425, §20 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 401, §AAA3 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 425, §20 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 15307 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 19: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 407: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 1: MAINE TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE|5 §15307. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees

 §15307. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees An officer, director or employee of the institute or a spouse or dependent child of any of those individuals may not receive any direct personal benefit from the activities of the institute in assisting any private entity. This section does not prohibit corporations or other entities with which an officer or director is associated by reason of ownership or employment from participating in science and technology activities with the institute if ownership or employment is made known to the board and the officer or director abstains from voting on matters relating to that participation. This prohibition does not extend to corporators who are not officers or directors of the institute.   [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 401, §AAA3 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 15308 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 19: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 407: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 1: MAINE TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE|5 §15308. General conditions; dissolution

 §15308. General conditions; dissolution The institute shall operate as a nonprofit organization consistent with its composition and broad public purposes. The following conditions apply to the operation or dissolution of the institute.   [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).]1.  Net earnings of institute.  No part of the net earnings of the institute may benefit any member, officer, director or employee except that the institute may pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and otherwise hold, manage and dispose of its property in furtherance of the purposes of the institute.   [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Dissolution of institute.   [PL 2005, c. 425, §21 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 401, §AAA3 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 425, §21 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 15309 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 19: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 407: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 1: MAINE TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE|5 §15309. Liberal construction

 §15309. Liberal construction This chapter must be construed liberally to effect the interest and purposes of the institute for an improved science and technology capacity-building effort in the State and must be broadly interpreted to effect that intent and those purposes.   [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 401, §AAA3 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 15310 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 19: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 407: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 1: MAINE TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE|5 §15310. Maine Technology Institute Director (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 5, SECTION 13070-N)

 §15310. Maine Technology Institute Director (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 5, SECTION 13070-N)1.  Appointment.  The Governor shall appoint, using a full and competitive search process and after giving proper consideration to the qualifications in subsection 3, a full-time Maine Technology Institute Director, referred to in this section as the "director," subject to review by the joint standing committee or joint select committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over research and development matters and to confirmation by the Legislature, who serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall report to the commissioner in the execution of the director's responsibilities.   [PL 1999, c. 708, §3 (RAL).] 2.  Duties.  The director serves as the president of the Maine Technology Institute upon confirmation by the institute's board of directors. The director shall oversee activities of the institute and has the duties and responsibilities provided in chapter 407.   [PL 1999, c. 708, §3 (RAL).] 3.  Qualifications.  The director must have demonstrated experience in the management of organizations that innovate, commercialize and deploy technology and expertise in integrating technology commercialization and deployment with economic development.   [PL 1999, c. 708, §3 (RAL).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 708, §3 (RAL).
5 ME Rev Stat § 15311 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 19: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 407: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 1: MAINE TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE|5 §15311. Funding for research and development

 §15311. Funding for research and development For fiscal years 2003-04 and 2004-05 only, the Governor shall submit a funding level recommendation for operational costs of applied research and development. The recommendation must be transmitted to the Legislature within the time schedules set forth in section 1666. If the Governor submits legislation setting forth appropriations for operational costs of applied research and development that differ from the equivalent of not less than 2% of total actual General Fund revenue of the previous fiscal year, the Governor shall simultaneously submit a report to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs and research and development matters explaining why the Governor's budget legislation differs from the equivalent of not less than 2% of total actual General Fund revenue of the previous fiscal year.   [PL 2001, c. 559, Pt. MM, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 559, §MM1 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 15321 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 19: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 407: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|Subchapter 2: TECHNOLOGY CENTERS|5 §15321. Technology centers (REPEALED)

 §15321. Technology centers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 731, §UUU3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 471, §§A8,9 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 562, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 19, §4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 597, §7 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 90, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 369, Pt. A, §19 (RP). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. C, §3 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17050 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 2: GENERAL POLICIES AND INTENT|5 §17050. Legislative intent

 §17050. Legislative intent It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage qualified persons to seek public employment and to continue in public employment during their productive years. It is further the intent of the Legislature to assist these persons in making provision for their retirement years by establishing benefits reasonably related to their highest earnings and years of service and by providing suitable disability and death benefits.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17051 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 2: GENERAL POLICIES AND INTENT|5 §17051. Nonapplicability of other retirement benefit laws

 §17051. Nonapplicability of other retirement benefit laws A law outside of this Part that provides wholly or in part at the expense of the State or of any subdivision of the State for retirement benefits for employees, or for the surviving spouses or other beneficiaries of those employees, may not apply to members or beneficiaries of any of the programs of the retirement system or to the surviving spouses or other beneficiaries of those members or beneficiaries. A member may not receive service credit toward a benefit under this Part and under another system supported wholly or in part by the State for the same service.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §68 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §68 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17052 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 2: GENERAL POLICIES AND INTENT|5 §17052. Mandatory retirement

 §17052. Mandatory retirement 1.  Prohibition.  No employee may be required, as a condition of employment, to retire at or before a specified age or after completion of a specified number of years of service.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Normal retirement age.  This section may not be construed to prohibit the use of a normal retirement age, except that normal retirement age and the accrual or awarding of pension or retirement benefits may not be used in any way to require the retirement of an employee or to deny employment to a person.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17053 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 2: GENERAL POLICIES AND INTENT|5 §17053. Exemption from taxation

 §17053. Exemption from taxation The money in the various funds created by this Part and any property owned by the retirement system are exempt from any state, county or municipal tax in the State.   [PL 2017, c. 88, §9 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 88, §9 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17054-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 2: GENERAL POLICIES AND INTENT|5 §17054-A. Responsibilities of employers and the retirement system

 §17054-A. Responsibilities of employers and the retirement system Employers are responsible for providing procedures by which employees for whom membership in the retirement system is optional make a membership election, for maintaining all records relevant to the election process and an individual employee's election and for informing the retirement system as to employee elections in accordance with procedures established by the executive director. The retirement system is responsible to ensure that its records accurately reflect the information provided by the employer. With respect to matters related to participation and membership in the retirement system other than those specified in this section, the retirement system and the board retain responsibility and authority according to applicable retirement system law and rules as to the employer and the employees to whom this Part applies, including the authority to make final administrative decisions.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §12 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 474, §12 (NEW).