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10 ME Rev Stat § 927 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107: MAINE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION; MAINE ECONOMIC GROWTH COUNCIL|10 §927. Liberal construction

 §927. Liberal construction This chapter shall be construed liberally to effect the interest and purposes of the foundation for an improved economic development effort in the State and shall be broadly interpreted to effect such intent and purposes and not as a limitation of powers.   [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 928 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107: MAINE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION; MAINE ECONOMIC GROWTH COUNCIL|10 §928. Initial organization

 §928. Initial organization In order to provide for the initial organization of the foundation, the Governor shall appoint an organizing committee of 14 persons, 7 of whom shall be eligible to be private sector corporators, 5 of whom shall be eligible to be public sector corporators and 2 of whom shall be state department and agency heads from among the list set forth in section 918, subsection 3. The Governor shall designate the chairman of the committee. The organizing committee shall solicit individuals and corporations from the private and public sectors as described in this chapter to be corporators of the Maine Development Foundation.   [PL 1979, c. 127, §57 (AMD).]The committee shall call and hold an initial meeting of the corporators no later than 6 months from the effective date of this Act. The initial meeting shall be for the election of directors and officers of the foundation. The committee shall prepare an agenda for and the chairman shall chair the initial meeting. The committee shall serve as the nominating committee for the initial election only, and may submit suggested bylaws and procedures for consideration by the corporators.   [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]After the initial meeting of the corporators, the organizing committee shall be dissolved and its members shall serve the foundation only as they may be qualified as corporators. The State Development Office and the State Planning Office may provide assistance to the organizing committee in the initial development of the foundation.   [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 127, §57 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 929-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107: MAINE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION; MAINE ECONOMIC GROWTH COUNCIL|10 §929-C. Research and development budgetary recommendations

 §929-C. Research and development budgetary recommendations The Maine Economic Growth Council, established in section 929-A, with input from the Office of Innovation, established pursuant to Title 5, section 13105, and the Maine Innovation Economy Advisory Board, under section 949, shall review the innovation economy action plan, as described in Title 10, chapter 107-D, and develop specific annual budgetary recommendations to support the plan’s vision and goals. These recommendations must include specific bonding and General Fund appropriations investment levels. By June 1st of each year, the council shall submit its recommendations, along with an annual accountability update that summarizes the State’s commitment to research and development investments in the prior year, to the Governor, the Legislature and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over business, research and economic development issues.   [PL 2007, c. 420, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 420, §6 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 931 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-A: MAINE WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION|10 §931. Establishment (REPEALED)

 §931. Establishment (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §§K1,3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 932 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-A: MAINE WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION|10 §932. Duties (REPEALED)

 §932. Duties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §§K1,3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 933 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-A: MAINE WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION|10 §933. Members of the association (REPEALED)

 §933. Members of the association (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §§K1,3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 934 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-A: MAINE WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION|10 §934. Board of directors and officers (REPEALED)

 §934. Board of directors and officers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §§K1,3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 688, §10 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 393, §A15 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 935 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-A: MAINE WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION|10 §935. General powers (REPEALED)

 §935. General powers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §§K1,3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 935-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-A: MAINE WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION|10 §935-A. Adoption of bylaws (REPEALED)

 §935-A. Adoption of bylaws (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §§K1,3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 936 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-A: MAINE WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION|10 §936. Limitation of powers (REPEALED)

 §936. Limitation of powers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §§K1,3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 937 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-A: MAINE WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION|10 §937. Liability of officers, directors and employees (REPEALED)

 §937. Liability of officers, directors and employees (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §§K1,3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 938 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-A: MAINE WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION|10 §938. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees (REPEALED)

 §938. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §§K1,3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 939 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-A: MAINE WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION|10 §939. Donations to the State (REPEALED)

 §939. Donations to the State (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §§K1,3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 940 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-A: MAINE WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION|10 §940. Matching fund (REPEALED)

 §940. Matching fund (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §§K1,3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 941 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-A: MAINE WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION|10 §941. Annual report; audit (REPEALED)

 §941. Annual report; audit (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §§K1,3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 942 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-A: MAINE WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION|10 §942. General conditions; dissolution (REPEALED)

 §942. General conditions; dissolution (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §§K1,3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 943 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-A: MAINE WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION|10 §943. Liberal construction (REPEALED)

 §943. Liberal construction (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §§K1,3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 945 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER|10 §945. Establishment

 §945. Establishment The Maine International Trade Center, referred to in this chapter as the "center," is established to enhance the competitive advantage of state businesses desiring to compete in the international market. The center provides a source of leadership, coordination and a shared vision for international trade development in the State. The purpose of the center, through its cooperative public and private board, is to refine, revise and implement the State's international strategic plan by providing and enhancing services in coordination with the economic development activities of the private sector, community and regional agencies and State Government.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]The center is a private nonprofit corporation with a public purpose and the exercise by the center of the powers conferred by this chapter is held to be an essential governmental function.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 945-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER|10 §945-A. Duties

 §945-A. Duties The center shall provide a base level of services without regard to membership in the center and enhanced services as the center's board of directors may direct, to private entities, individuals, the State and to quasi-public and public entities. The center shall encourage and assist the growth of the State's international economic activities in the following ways.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]1.  Forum.  The center shall provide a continuing forum for the exchange of expertise, ideas and innovations between the public and private sectors.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Education.  The center shall offer quality education and technical services to businesses in the State that compete or seek to compete in worldwide markets.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] 3.  Development of programs.  The center shall act as a catalyst in the development and coordination of international programs.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] 4.  Public policy.  The center shall underscore the importance of international trade as a priority of public policy and to enhance public appreciation of the relevance of the international economy.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] 5.  Information.  The center shall provide information necessary to transact international business and to make effective decisions concerning international trade and policy.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] 6.  Infrastructure.  The center shall support the development and availability of an overall infrastructure conducive to international business.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] 7.  Dissemination of programs.  The center shall promote the development and dissemination of education, training and technical assistance programs appropriate for foreign countries.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] 8.  Market opportunities.  The center shall identify market opportunities and potential contracts in foreign countries that match the technologies and expertise available in the State and coordinate and submit appropriate proposal responses.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] 9.  Data base.  The center shall maintain an international commerce data base to assist in making program decisions.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 945-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER|10 §945-B. Members of center

 §945-B. Members of center Members of the center are individuals and organizations that pay dues to the center or are state agencies as specified in subsection 1. Memberships may be set at different levels. Members shall elect 7 members to the board of directors of the center pursuant to section 945‑C.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]1.  Members.  Members are the private individuals, partnerships, firms, corporations, governmental entities and other organizations who pay dues to the center. For the purposes of this chapter, members may include, but are not limited to, municipal and county government, councils of government, local and area development corporations, regional planning commissions, development districts, state agencies, higher educational facilities, including the components of the University of Maine System, the Maine Maritime Academy, private colleges and postsecondary schools and community colleges, and other public or quasi-public entities. The following 7 public organizations are granted membership by virtue of the State's contribution to the organization and are exempt from dues requirements and each is entitled to designate one individual to exercise its voting right: the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, the Finance Authority of Maine, the Department of Labor, the Department of Marine Resources, the Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department of Transportation.   [PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. D, §5 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §52 (REV).] 2.  Voting rights.  All members have a vote in the affairs of the center as set forth in the bylaws of the center, except that when the member is an organization and not an individual the governing body of that organization shall designate the individual who is to exercise the voting right.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §14 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §30 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. D, §5 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §52 (REV).
10 ME Rev Stat § 945-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER|10 §945-C. Board of directors and officers

 §945-C. Board of directors and officers The Board of Directors of the Maine International Trade Center, referred to in this chapter as the "board of directors," consists of 11 directors elected from the membership, 5 directors appointed by the Governor and the president of the center, serving in an ex officio capacity. Each director is entitled to one vote. Board members' terms must be staggered as determined in the bylaws of the center.   [PL 2021, c. 46, §1 (AMD).]The state representative of the United States Department of Commerce and the state representative of the United States Small Business Administration may serve as nonvoting ex officio directors.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]1.  Elected directors.  The members shall elect 11 directors from among the center's dues-paying membership.   [PL 2021, c. 46, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Governor-selected directors.  The Governor shall select 5 directors, each of whom must have international business or professional experience.   [PL 2021, c. 46, §3 (AMD).] 3.  Chair; vice-chair; treasurer.  The board of directors shall elect the chair and the vice-chair of the board of directors and the treasurer of the center from among the directors.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] 4.  President.  The International Trade Director at the Department of Economic and Community Development shall serve as the president of the center upon confirmation by a majority of the board of directors. Once every 2 years, the Governor shall submit the International Trade Director's name to the board of directors for reappointment. Reappointment is subject to confirmation by a majority of the board of directors. The president shall serve as an ex officio voting member of the board of directors.   [PL 2021, c. 46, §4 (AMD).] 5.  Duties of president.  The president shall:   A. Serve as the liaison between the board of directors and the center;   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]B. Manage the center's programs and services;   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]C. Ensure that the center's programs reflect the policy and management decisions as described in the strategic plan for the State concerning international trade;   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]D. Coordinate all services to continually meet the needs of the center as described in the strategic plan for the State;   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]E. Play a leadership role in coordinating, facilitating and helping to prioritize both the short-term and long-term recommendations of this strategic plan;   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]F. Serve as the State's diplomat, providing leadership in the area of international trade and advocating within the State and abroad on behalf of the State's international trade community; and   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]G. Perform such other duties as the board considers appropriate.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 46, §§1-4 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 945-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER|10 §945-E. Adoption of bylaws

 §945-E. Adoption of bylaws The center shall adopt bylaws consistent with this chapter for the governance of its affairs and has the general powers accorded corporations under Title 13-C, section 302. The center shall take all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the lawful purposes of the center under this chapter.   [RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. B, §24 (COR); RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. B, §58 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW). RR 2001, c. 2, §B24 (COR). RR 2001, c. 2, §B58 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 945-F (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER|10 §945-F. Limitation of powers

 §945-F. Limitation of powers The center may not enter into contracts, obligations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the State or any of its agencies, nor may 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 center 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.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 945-G (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER|10 §945-G. Liability of officers, directors and employees

 §945-G. Liability of officers, directors and employees All officers, directors, employees and other agents of the center entrusted with the custody of the securities of the center or authorized to disburse the funds of the center must be bonded, either by a blanket bond or by individual bonds, with a surety bond or bonds with a minimum limitation of $100,000 coverage for each person covered by the surety bond, conditioned upon the faithful performance of duties, the premiums for which are paid out of the assets of the center.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 945-H (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER|10 §945-H. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees

 §945-H. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees Officers, directors or employees of the center or their spouses or dependent children may not receive any direct personal benefit from the activities of the center in assisting any private entity. This section does not prohibit corporations or other entities with which officers or directors are associated by reason of ownership or employment from participating in international trade activities of the center or receiving services offered by the center as long as the ownership or employment is made known to the board of directors and, if applicable, the officers or directors abstain from voting on matters relating to that participation. This section does not apply to members who are not officers or directors of the center.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 945-I (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER|10 §945-I. Donations to State

 §945-I. Donations to State The State, through the Governor, may accept donations, bequests, devises, grants or other interests of any nature on behalf of the center and transfer those funds, property or other interests to the center.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 945-J (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER|10 §945-J. Confidential records

 §945-J. Confidential records The records and proceedings of the center are public for the purposes of Title 1, chapter 13, except as otherwise provided in this section.   [PL 2009, c. 567, §2 (AMD).]1.  Proprietary information; other information.  Information provided to or developed by the center and included in a business or marketing plan is public unless the person to whom the information belongs or pertains requests that it be designated as confidential and the center has determined it contains proprietary information. For the purposes of this subsection, "proprietary information" means information that is a trade secret or production, commercial or financial information the disclosure of which would impair the competitive position of the center or the person submitting the information and would make available information not otherwise publicly available.   [PL 2009, c. 567, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Tax or financial information.  Any financial statement, supporting data or tax return of any person is confidential.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] 3.  Credit assessment.  Any record obtained by the center that contains an assessment of the credit worthiness, credit rating or financial condition of any person is confidential.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] This section does not prohibit the disclosure of information that is otherwise available in the public domain.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 567, §§2, 3 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 945-K (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER|10 §945-K. Annual report; audit

 §945-K. Annual report; audit The center shall provide an annual report and an independent audit of its activities to the Governor, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic development matters and the members of the center.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).