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1 ME Rev Stat § 93 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 4: STATUTORY MAINTENANCE|1 §93. Administrative changes and corrections

 §93. Administrative changes and corrections The revisor may make the following changes or corrections, when the corrections do not alter the sense or meaning of the laws, without specific legislative action as part of the statutory data base update.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]1.  Misspellings.  Misspelled words may be corrected.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).] 2.  Histories.  Erroneous amending clauses or statutory histories may be corrected.   [PL 1991, c. 639, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Cross-references.  Cross-references in statutory units may be changed to agree with new, amended, reenacted, renumbered, relettered, reallocated or corrected statutory units.   [PL 1991, c. 639, §2 (AMD).] 4.  Dates.  Obsolete temporal references may be removed and the appropriate calendar date for the phrase "effective date of this Act" or other phrases of similar meaning may be substituted.   [PL 1991, c. 639, §2 (AMD).] 5.  Capitalization.  Improper capitalization may be corrected.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).] 6.  Headnotes.  Descriptive headings of titles, chapters, sections or subsections may be edited or added to briefly and clearly indicate the subject matter of the title, chapter, section or subsection.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).] 7.  Renumbering; relettering.  The numbering or lettering of statutory units, including duplicative numbering or lettering created by conflicting enactments, may be corrected or properly arranged.   [PL 1991, c. 639, §2 (AMD).] 8.  Punctuation.  Punctuation, including hyphenization, may be corrected.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).] 9.  Revision clauses.  Grammatical changes necessary for the proper implementation of changes in nomenclature or terminology enacted by a revision clause may be made.   [PL 1991, c. 639, §2 (AMD).] 10.  Errors.  Obvious clerical, typographical or grammatical errors may be corrected.   [PL 1991, c. 639, §2 (AMD).] 11.  Gender.  Gender-specific terms that occur in a statutory unit being corrected may be changed to gender-neutral terms and necessary grammatical changes to properly use the gender-neutral terms may be made.   [PL 1991, c. 639, §3 (NEW).] Any change made by the revisor may not change the substantive meaning of any statutory unit. Any error or inadvertent substantive change made by the revisor must be construed as a clerical error and given no effect. If the revisor is in doubt whether a specific change is authorized by this section, the revisor may not make the change but shall incorporate the proposed change into the legislation authorized by section 94.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 639, §§2,3 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 94 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 4: STATUTORY MAINTENANCE|1 §94. Omnibus errors and inconsistencies bill

 §94. Omnibus errors and inconsistencies bill The revisor shall prepare legislation containing proposed changes and consolidations identified but not made under section 93. The legislation may also contain any other statutory errors or inconsistencies identified by the revisor. The legislation must be submitted to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters, with a copy to the executive director.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 95 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 4: STATUTORY MAINTENANCE|1 §95. Report and publication

 §95. Report and publication The revisor shall submit an annual revisor's report containing a description of all changes made pursuant to section 93 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters by October 1st of the year in which the changes have been made and shall provide copies of the report to the Secretary of State, to the executive director and to the publisher of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated. The publisher shall incorporate the changes made in the report in all subsequent publications of the laws. The revisor's report must be published annually in the Laws of Maine. Changes made in the revisor's report take effect on October 1st of the year in which the report is made unless otherwise indicated in which case the changes take effect as specified.   [PL 1991, c. 639, §4 (AMD).]If the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters disagrees with any change contained in the revisor's report, the committee may instruct the revisor to make appropriate corrections during the next update, may amend the legislation authorized by section 94 to reverse the change or may report out legislation overriding any revisor's change.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 639, §4 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 111 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §111. National Arbor Day (REPEALED)

 §111. National Arbor Day (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 214, §2 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 111-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §111-A. Arbor Week

 §111-A. Arbor Week The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the 3rd full week in May as Arbor Week, recommending its observance by the public in the planting of trees, shrubs and vines, in the promotion of forest growth and culture, in the adornment of public and private grounds, places and ways, and in such other efforts and undertakings as harmonize with the general character of the week. The Governor shall recommend that the week be observed in rural and suburban schools by exercises appropriate to Arbor Week.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 214, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §3 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 112 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §112. Poetry Day

 §112. Poetry Day The State of Maine designates October 15th as Poetry Day, recommending that in the week following schools, churches, libraries, clubs and organizations, the newspapers, radio and television give recognition to the poets who have helped or are helping to make Maine famous in the field of poetry throughout the world.
1 ME Rev Stat § 113 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §113. American History Month

 §113. American History Month The month of February of each year is designated as American History Month and the Governor of the State of Maine shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State of Maine to observe the month of February as such in schools and other suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity.   [PL 1967, c. 53 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 53 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 114 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §114. Armistice Day (REPEALED)

 §114. Armistice Day (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 12, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 114, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 115 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §115. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (REPEALED)

 §115. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 7 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 787, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 116 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §116. Statehood Day

 §116. Statehood Day March 15th of each year shall be designated as Statehood Day, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State of Maine to observe the day in schools and other suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity. Statehood Day shall commemorate the admission of Maine as a state into the United States of America and the ideals and wisdom of those men and women who have formed Maine's history and traditions. The Department of Education shall make appropriate information available to the people and the schools within the limits of its budget.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 642 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A1 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 117 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §117. Chester Greenwood Day

 §117. Chester Greenwood Day December 21st of each year shall be designated as Chester Greenwood Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State of Maine to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity. Chester Greenwood Day shall commemorate and honor Chester Greenwood, whose inventive genius and native ability, which contributed much to the enjoyment of Maine's winter season, marked him as one of Maine's outstanding citizens.   [PL 1977, c. 262 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 262 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 118 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §118. Maine Cultural Heritage Week

 §118. Maine Cultural Heritage Week The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside that week containing Statehood Day, March 15th, as Maine Cultural Heritage Week.   [PL 1979, c. 294 (NEW).]The proclamation shall recall Maine's lengthy and important traditions in all the arts including literature, the performing arts and the plastic arts and shall acknowledge the many contributions made by Maine's citizens to folk arts and crafts.   [PL 1979, c. 294 (NEW).]The proclamation shall recommend the observance of Maine Cultural Heritage Week with appropriate celebration and activity, including public celebration and activity in Maine's schools, colleges, universities, theaters, museums, studios, galleries and workshops.   [PL 1979, c. 294 (NEW).]The Maine Arts Commission shall make appropriate information available to the people and the schools within the limits of its budget.   [PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 294 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 763, §A1 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 119 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §119. R. B. Hall Day

 §119. R. B. Hall Day The last Saturday in June of each year shall be designated R. B. Hall Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate ceremony and activity. R. B. Hall Day shall commemorate and honor R. B. Hall, an internationally recognized composer. Recognized primarily as a composer of marches, he was an accomplished conductor and cornet soloist, whose creative talent and native ability marked him as one of Maine's outstanding citizens.   [PL 1981, c. 246 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 246 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 120 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §120. Saint Jean-Baptiste Day

 §120. Saint Jean-Baptiste Day June 24th of each year shall be designated as Saint Jean-Baptiste Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate ceremonies. Saint Jean-Baptiste Day shall commemorate the feast of Saint John the Baptist as an important observance and show of appreciation for the significant cultural, economic and civic contributions made by Franco-Americans which have served to enrich the culture and life style of this State.   [PL 1983, c. 8 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 76 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 480, §A1 (RAL).
1 ME Rev Stat § 121 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §121. Maine Clean Water Week

 §121. Maine Clean Water Week The first full week in June of each year shall be designated Maine Clean Water Week. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the week with appropriate ceremony and activity.   [PL 1983, c. 76 (NEW); PL 1983, c. 480, Pt. A, §1 (RAL).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 76 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 480, §A1 (RAL).
1 ME Rev Stat § 122 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §122. National Women's History Week (REPEALED)

 §122. National Women's History Week (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 719, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A2 (AMD). MRSA T. 1 §122 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 123 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §123. Seamen's Memorial Day

 §123. Seamen's Memorial Day The 2nd Sunday in June shall be designated Seamen's Memorial Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities in honor of the women and men of the State who have been lost at sea.   [PL 1985, c. 737, Pt. A, §1 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 21 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 41, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 737, §A1 (RPR).
1 ME Rev Stat § 124 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §124. Maine Business Women's Week

 §124. Maine Business Women's Week The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside the 3rd full week in October as Maine Business Women's Week. The proclamation must invite and urge the people of the State to observe the week in schools and other suitable places with appropriate ceremony and study. The Department of Education may make appropriate information available to the people and the schools within the limits of its budget.   [PL 1995, c. 625, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 31, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 625, §A1 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 125 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §125. Alcohol Awareness Week

 §125. Alcohol Awareness Week The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside the first full week in December of each year as Alcohol Awareness Week. The proclamation shall invite and urge citizens, appropriate service agencies, schools and other suitable organizations and groups to observe this week through appropriate activities.   [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 737, §A2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 126 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §126. Samantha Smith Day

 §126. Samantha Smith Day The first Monday in June of each year is designated as Samantha Smith Day, in memory of Samantha Smith whose birthday was June 29th. The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging the people of this State to observe the day in schools and other suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity. Samantha Smith Day shall commemorate and honor Samantha Smith whose vision and inspiring message for peace and brotherhood opened the door to greater understanding and friendship among nations of the world. The Department of Education shall make appropriate information available to the people and the schools within the limits of its budget.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 82 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A4 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 127 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §127. Maine Merchant Marine Day

 §127. Maine Merchant Marine Day The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside May 22nd as Maine Merchant Marine Day. The proclamation shall invite and urge the people of the State to observe the day in schools and other suitable places with appropriate ceremony and study. The Maine Maritime Academy and the Department of Education may make appropriate information available to the people and the schools within the limits of their budgets.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).]The purpose of commemorating the United States Merchant Marines is to recognize the courage and heroism of merchant mariners who have served the nation in times of national emergencies. Merchant mariners have valiantly served the nation during periods of international conflict by serving as combatant crews on Letters of Marque during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 and on armed vessels during the Civil War. In World War I and World War II, they served on ships equipped with naval armament while transporting supplies and troops between the home front and war fronts. Thousands of merchant mariners have been killed, captured or injured in the defense of the nation.   [PL 1987, c. 140, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 140, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A5 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 128 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §128. Garden Week

 §128. Garden Week Garden Week shall be established as the first full week of June of each year and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the week with appropriate celebration and activities.   [PL 1987, c. 226 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 226 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 129 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §129. Margaret Chase Smith Day

 §129. Margaret Chase Smith Day December 14th of each year shall be designated as Margaret Chase Smith Day, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State of Maine to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity. Margaret Chase Smith Day shall commemorate and honor Margaret Chase Smith who distinguished herself as a political leader of this nation and as one of Maine's outstanding citizens.   [PL 1987, c. 610 (NEW).]The Department of Education shall make appropriate information available to the people and schools within the limits of its budget.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 610 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A6 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 130 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §130. Edmund S. Muskie Day

 §130. Edmund S. Muskie Day March 28th of each year shall be designated as Edmund S. Muskie Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State of Maine to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity. Edmund S. Muskie Day shall commemorate and honor Edmund Sixtus Muskie whose distinguished career as a political leader of this State and nation marks him as one of Maine's outstanding citizens.   [PL 1987, c. 610 (NEW).]The Department of Education shall make appropriate information available to the people and schools within the limits of its budget.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §7 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 610 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A7 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 131 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §131. Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

 §131. Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day April 9th of each year shall be designated as Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity. Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day shall commemorate, honor and recognize the courage and heroism of all former prisoners of war who served the nation in times of crisis and emergency and who were captured in the defense of the nation.   [PL 1989, c. 37 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 37 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 132 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §132. Deaf Culture Week

 §132. Deaf Culture Week The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside the last full week in September as Deaf Culture Week. The proclamation must invite and urge the people of the State to observe the week in schools and other suitable places with appropriate ceremony and study. The Department of Education shall make appropriate information available to the people and the schools within its budget.   [PL 1991, c. 279, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 279, §1 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 133 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §133. Landowner Recognition Day

 §133. Landowner Recognition Day The 3rd Saturday of September of each year is designated as Landowner Recognition Day and the Governor shall issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate activity.   [PL 1995, c. 142, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 142, §1 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 134 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §134. Children's Day

 §134. Children's Day In recognition of the value and importance of every child, the State designates the last Friday in September as Children's Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging citizens, businesses and organizations to observe the day with appropriate celebration and activity.   [PL 1997, c. 74, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 74, §1 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 135 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §135. Firefighter's Recognition Day

 §135. Firefighter's Recognition Day In recognition of the value and importance of firefighters, the State designates the first Saturday in October as Firefighter's Recognition Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate celebration and activity.   [PL 1999, c. 19, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 19, §1 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 136 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §136. Prisoner of War - Missing in Action Recognition Day

 §136. Prisoner of War - Missing in Action Recognition Day The Governor annually shall issue a proclamation designating the 3rd Friday in September as Prisoner of War - Missing in Action Recognition Day in remembrance of the courage and plight of American prisoners of war and those missing in action. The proclamation must recommend that the day be observed in an appropriate manner. The State of Maine flag must be flown at half staff when the Governor considers it appropriate. The Governor may issue the proclamation through a media outlet as defined in Title 3, section 312‑A, subsection 10‑B. The Department of Education and the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services shall make appropriate information available to citizens, schools, organizations and groups within the limits of their budgets.   [PL 2011, c. 490, §1 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 377, §6 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 302, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 490, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 377, §6 (REV).