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37-B ME Rev Stat § 387 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|37-B §387. Stay of forcible entry and detainer during military service

 §387. Stay of forcible entry and detainer during military service 1.  General rule.  Whenever any member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces is ordered to military duty in response to federal or state orders, a forcible entry and detainer action may not be made of the premises occupied chiefly for dwelling purposes by the military member or any military family member or other dependents, except upon leave of court granted upon application for such an action.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).] 2.  Stay of proceedings.  In an action brought pursuant to subsection 1, the court may on its own motion or upon the motion of the military member or military family member, stay the proceedings if in the opinion of the court the ability of the military member or military family member to pay the rent is materially affected by reason of the military service. The court may make such other order as may be just under the circumstances, including an order postponing full payment of the rent.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).] 3.  Impact on landlords.  When a stay or other order is made pursuant to this section by the court, the owner of the premises is entitled upon application to such relief as the court determines just and equitable under the circumstances, including an order of the military member or military family member to pay the arrearage in rent upon the release from military service to the extent and for such a period as may appear to the court just.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 388 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|37-B §388. Educational leave of absence

 §388. Educational leave of absence Whenever any member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces is ordered to military duty in response to federal or state orders, the educational institution in which the member is enrolled shall grant the member a military leave of absence from the educational institution. Upon release from military duty, a person on military leave of absence from an educational institution is entitled to be restored to the educational status that person had attained prior to being ordered to military duty without loss of academic credits earned, scholarships or grants awarded to tuition, room and board and other fees paid prior to the commencement of military duty. The educational institution shall proportionately refund tuition, room and board and other fees paid or credit them to the next semester or term after the termination of the educational military leave of absence, at the option of the member.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 389 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|37-B §389. Stay of proceeding for military members (REPEALED)

 §389. Stay of proceeding for military members (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 404, §6 (RPR). PL 2005, c. 353, §5 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 390 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|37-B §390. Deferred motor vehicle insurance coverage

 §390. Deferred motor vehicle insurance coverage 1.  Applicability.  This section applies whenever any member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces is ordered to military duty in response to federal or state orders for 30 or more consecutive days.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).] 2.  Deferral of coverage.  A member of the military forces as described in subsection 1 may defer without cost or penalty motor vehicle insurance coverage during the period of military duty on one or more vehicles owned by the member, either individually or jointly with another person, as long as the member certifies to the insurer that the vehicle will not be operated during the member's absence on military duty and, if a motor vehicle serves as collateral for a loan, the member must continue to insure it against the risks of property damage and theft as required by the lender.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).] 3.  Refund or crediting of prepaid premiums.  The insurer shall, at the election of the member, refund premiums paid for coverage during the period of deferral or credit those premiums to coverage in effect after the end of the deferral period.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).] 4.  Reinstatement of deferred coverage.  Upon the member's release or discharge from military duty, the insurer shall, upon notice, reinstate the member's coverage at the rates in effect on the date of reinstatement.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 390-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|37-B §390-A. Waiver of continuing education requirements; extension of license, certificate or registration

 §390-A. Waiver of continuing education requirements; extension of license, certificate or registration 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "active duty for a period of more than 30 days" has the same meaning as in 10 United States Code, Section 101(d)(2).   [PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Waiver of continuing education requirements.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in Title 12, section 6311 a person who is a member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces under an order to active duty for a period of more than 30 days and who was licensed, registered or certified to engage in a profession or occupation prior to entering into active duty for a period of more than 30 days may not be required to complete the continuing education requirements for that profession or occupation for any licensing, registration or certification period during that period of active duty and for 6 months after that person is released from active duty.   [PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Automatic extension of license, certificate or registration.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in Title 12, section 6311 a person who is a member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces under an order to active duty for a period of more than 30 days and who was licensed, certified or registered to engage in a profession or occupation prior to being called to active duty for a period of more than 30 days and whose license, certificate or registration expires during that period of active duty must have that license, certificate or registration automatically extended for the period of active duty and for 6 months after that person has been released from active duty.   [PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Limited application.  This section applies only if the member's service is in support of:   A. An operational mission for which members of the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces have been ordered to active duty without their consent; or   [PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).]B. Forces activated during a period of war declared by the United States Congress or a period of national emergency declared by the President of the United States or the United States Congress.   [PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 390-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|37-B §390-B. Reimbursement for purchase of supplemental life insurance

 §390-B. Reimbursement for purchase of supplemental life insurance A member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces assigned to a unit located in the State who serves in the theater of operations for Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom during any month in the 2006 calendar year is eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of the monthly premium for supplemental life insurance offered by the Federal Government from the Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management in an amount up to $16.25 per month for each month in 2006 that member serves in either theater of operations and for which that member purchases supplemental insurance.   [PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. W, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 519, §W2 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 390-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|37-B §390-C. Administration of oaths and notarial acts

 §390-C. Administration of oaths and notarial acts 1.  Power to administer oaths.  A commissioned or warrant officer of the state military forces and other personnel of the state military forces authorized to administer oaths under the laws of this State may administer oaths for the purpose of the administration of military justice and for other purposes of military administration, including administering enlistment oaths to persons enlisting or reenlisting in the National Guard. A commissioned or warrant officer of the United States Armed Forces may administer enlistment oaths to persons enlisting or reenlisting in the National Guard.   [PL 2013, c. 178, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Powers of notary public.  A judge advocate or paralegal serving in the state military forces has, by virtue of the judge advocate's or paralegal's office and service, the powers of a notary public in the performance of all notarial acts to be executed for any member of the state military forces or United States Armed Forces or spouse of a member of the state military forces or United States Armed Forces. A fee may not be paid to or received by any person for the performance of a notarial act authorized in this subsection. The signature of any such person acting as a notary, together with that person's official title, is prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine, that the person holds the designated title and that the person is authorized to perform a notarial act. A notarization or acknowledgment accomplished under the authority of this subsection must generally follow the form below but is not required to be under official seal:I, (name of notary public), certify that the foregoing instrument was subscribed and (sworn/affirmed) before me this (day of the month) day of (month), (year) by (name of person making statement), (state military forces or United States Armed Forces service number/social security number), and who is known to me to be (a member of the state military forces or United States Armed Forces/the spouse of a member of the state military forces or United States Armed Forces).  [PL 2013, c. 178, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 178, §1 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 391 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 9: MAINE MILITARY AUTHORITY|37-B §391. Maine Military Authority established

 §391. Maine Military Authority established The Maine Military Authority is established within the Executive Department.   [PL 2003, c. 646, §6 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 342, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 646, §6 (RPR).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 392 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 9: MAINE MILITARY AUTHORITY|37-B §392. Definitions

 §392. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW).]1.  Authority.  "Authority" means the Maine Military Authority.   [PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW).] 2.  Operating revenues.   [PL 2003, c. 646, §7 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 646, §7 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 393 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 9: MAINE MILITARY AUTHORITY|37-B §393. Maine Military Authority operation

 §393. Maine Military Authority operation The Adjutant General operates the authority under the direction of the Governor and may:   [PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW).]1.  Execute agreements.  Execute cooperative agreements between the Maine National Guard and the Federal Government or its instrumentalities or agencies;   [PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW).] 2.  Contract with various entities.  Contract with the Federal Government or its instrumentalities or agencies, the State or its agencies, instrumentalities or municipalities, foreign governments, public bodies, private corporations, partnerships, associations and individuals;   [PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW).] 3.  Accept financial assistance.  Accept, through the normal budgetary process, financial assistance and in-kind assistance, advances, loans, grants, gifts, contributions and other forms of financial assistance from the Federal Government and the State Government or its agencies, from municipalities or other public bodies or from other sources, public or private;   [PL 2003, c. 646, §8 (AMD).] 4.  Provide money for upkeep.  Provide from operating revenues money for the maintenance, construction or reconstruction of capital repair and replacement items as necessary and approved by the Legislature;   [PL 2003, c. 646, §8 (AMD).] 5.  Acquire property.  Acquire for use by the authority real or personal property or any interest in real or personal property, including rights or easements, on either a temporary or permanent basis, by gift, purchase, transfer, lease or otherwise, subject to the approval of the Legislature;   [PL 2003, c. 646, §8 (AMD).] 6.  Dispose of property.  In accordance with applicable state law, hold, sell, lease, rent or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property, or any interest in real or personal property, and release or relinquish any right, title, claim, lien, interest, easement or demand however acquired, and these proceeds become and remain operating revenues except that the Adjutant General may not sell any interest in real property without following the provisions of section 264;   [PL 2003, c. 646, §8 (AMD).] 7.  Procure insurance.  Procure insurance through the Risk Management Division against any loss in connection with property of the authority and other assets in amounts and from insurers that the Director of Risk Management determines necessary or desirable to protect the State from risks or losses; and   [PL 2003, c. 646, §8 (AMD).] 8.  Take all other lawful action.  Take all other lawful action necessary and incidental to the powers in this subchapter.   [PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 646, §8 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 394 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 9: MAINE MILITARY AUTHORITY|37-B §394. Employees

 §394. Employees 1.  Employees.  The Adjutant General may employ technical experts and other agents and employees, permanent or temporary, for the authority. Such employees are subject to the Civil Service Law.   [PL 2003, c. 646, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Service at pleasure of Adjutant General.  The executive director and general manager serve at the pleasure of the Adjutant General.   [PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW).] 3.  Legal services.  The Office of the Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority, or, with the permission of the Adjutant General, retain outside counsel.   [PL 2003, c. 646, §9 (AMD).] 4.  Establish positions.  By financial order, the Adjutant General may establish positions necessary to support the operations of the Maine Readiness Sustainment Center in Limestone or to maintain, repair, store and manufacture equipment under section 157. In order for a position that is established by financial order to become permanent, it must be presented to the next session of the Legislature through the normal budgetary process. As a result of their limited nature, positions funded by the operating revenues of the Maine Military Authority Enterprise Fund are not included as a part of the overall position count of state government operations.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. MMM, §2 (AMD).] 5.  Employee administration.  Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 26, section 979-A, subsection 5, the Governor shall direct the authority to develop and execute employee relations policies, conduct negotiations with certified and recognized bargaining agents for its employees and administer and interpret the collective bargaining agreements applying to the employees of the authority consistent with the overall objectives of the Governor. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources shall assist and advise the Governor and the authority, in order to ensure compliance with state and federal labor and employment laws consistent with the overall objectives of the Governor. Employees of the authority are essential employees for the purpose of shutdown or furlough days imposed on employees of the State.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. HH, §16 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 646, §9 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 12, §MMM2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. HH, §16 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 395 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 9: MAINE MILITARY AUTHORITY|37-B §395. Books and records

 §395. Books and records The Adjutant General shall ensure the accurate and timely maintenance of books, records, accounts and other evidences of the financial transactions of all the authority's activities in accordance with accounting standards established by a governmental accounting standards board and the State Controller. Books and records must be open to inspection and audit by the Maine National Guard, the State Auditor and the Federal Government audit in conjunction with federal contracts, agreements, grants or cooperative agreements but are otherwise confidential and not subject to Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1. The State Auditor shall periodically conduct an audit of the financial records of the authority and report the results of the audit to the Adjutant General, the State Controller, the Governor and the Legislature. The Adjutant General may maintain the required books, records, accounts and other evidences of the financial transactions of all of the authority's activities or enter into service agreements or contracts with departments and agencies of State Government for that purpose.   [PL 2003, c. 646, §10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 646, §10 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 396 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 9: MAINE MILITARY AUTHORITY|37-B §396. Budget

 §396. Budget The Adjutant General shall establish a budget for the authority and shall present that budget to the Governor and the Legislature.   [PL 2003, c. 646, §11 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 646, §11 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 397 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 9: MAINE MILITARY AUTHORITY|37-B §397. Report

 §397. Report The Adjutant General shall report by February 15th of the first regular session of each Legislature to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs and defense, veterans and emergency management matters. The report must include information about the operation of the authority, its budget and the distribution of profits generated by the authority.   [PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 398 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 9: MAINE MILITARY AUTHORITY|37-B §398. Property exempt from execution (REPEALED)

 §398. Property exempt from execution (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 646, §12 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 399 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU|Subchapter 9: MAINE MILITARY AUTHORITY|37-B §399. Revenue

 §399. Revenue Revenue generated by the authority must first be used to support the operation of the authority, including segregation of money for future capital repairs. At the close of the fiscal year, unreserved retained earnings as identified by the State Controller may be transferred at any time prior to the closing of the books to:   [PL 2013, c. 251, §4 (NEW).]1.  Capital repairs; tuition assistance.  An account established within the Military Bureau to be used for capital repairs, maintenance, construction and acquisition of state military facilities and Maine National Guard tuition assistance;   [PL 2013, c. 469, §6 (AMD).] 2.  Official representation funds.  An account established within the Military Bureau to be used for official representation funds, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 annually;   [PL 2013, c. 251, §4 (NEW).] 3.  Unfunded priorities.  An account established within the Military Bureau to be used for the Adjutant General's unfunded priorities, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 annually; and   [PL 2013, c. 251, §4 (NEW).] 4.  Maine National Guard Foundation Fund.  An account established within the Military Bureau to be used for the Maine National Guard Foundation Fund or its successor fund, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 annually.   [PL 2013, c. 251, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 374, §8 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 646, §13 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 251, §4 (RPR). PL 2013, c. 469, §6 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY|Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION|37-B §701. Title; purpose

 §701. Title; purpose This chapter may be cited as the "Maine Emergency Management Act." It is the purpose of this chapter to:   [PL 2001, c. 614, §3 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 662, §72 (AMD).]1.  Agency.  Establish the Maine Emergency Management Agency to lessen the effects of disaster on the lives and property of the people of the State through leadership, coordination and support in the 4 phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery;   [PL 2001, c. 662, §72 (AMD).] 2.  Local organizations.  Authorize the creation of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions of the State;   [PL 2001, c. 614, §4 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 662, §72 (AMD).] 3.  Emergency powers.  Confer upon the Governor and the executive heads of governing bodies of the political subdivisions of the State certain emergency powers;   [PL 2013, c. 146, §1 (AMD).] 4.  Mutual aid.  Provide for the rendering of mutual aid among the political subdivisions of the State and with other states and provinces of Canada for the accomplishment of emergency management functions; and   [PL 2013, c. 146, §2 (AMD).] 5.  Homeland security.  Authorize the Maine Emergency Management Agency to coordinate the State's homeland security-related preparedness, response, recovery, prevention and protection activities.   [PL 2013, c. 146, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 370, §14 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 614, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §72 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 510, §A32 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 146, §§1-3 (AMD).