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31 ME Rev Stat § 1522 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 21: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES|Subchapter 2: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT; PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER THAT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED BY THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT|31 §1522. Provisions of the chapter that may not be modified by the limited liability company agreement

 §1522. Provisions of the chapter that may not be modified by the limited liability company agreement 1.  Prohibited contents.  A limited liability company agreement may not:   A. Vary the distinction between the limited liability company as an entity and its members under section 1504, subsection 1;   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]B. Vary a limited liability company's capacity under section 1505 to sue and be sued in its own name;   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]C. Vary the law applicable under section 1506;   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]D. Except as otherwise provided in section 1524, subsection 2, restrict the rights under this chapter of a person other than a member or transferee;   [PL 2011, c. 113, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).]E. Vary the power of the court under section 1677;   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]F. Eliminate or limit a member's liability to the limited liability company and members for money damages for a bad faith violation of the implied contractual covenant of good faith and fair dealing;   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]G. Waive the requirement of section 1553, subsection 1 that a contribution obligation be in writing; or   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]H. Vary the requirement to wind up the limited liability company's business as specified in section 1597.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).][PL 2011, c. 113, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).] 2.  Good faith and fair dealing.  Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, there exists an implied contractual covenant of good faith and fair dealing in every limited liability company agreement.   [PL 2011, c. 113, Pt. A, §7 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 113, Pt. A, §§6, 7 (AMD).
31 ME Rev Stat § 1523 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 21: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES|Subchapter 2: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT; PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER THAT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED BY THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT|31 §1523. Limited liability company agreement; effect on limited liability company and persons admitted as members; preformation agreement

 §1523. Limited liability company agreement; effect on limited liability company and persons admitted as members; preformation agreement 1.  Agreement binding and enforceable.  A limited liability company is bound by and may enforce the limited liability company agreement, whether or not the limited liability company has itself manifested assent to the limited liability company agreement.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 2.  Member a party.  A person that is admitted as a member of a limited liability company becomes a party to and assents to the limited liability company agreement except as provided in section 1553, subsection 1.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 3.  Initial members agreement.  Two or more persons intending to be the initial members of a limited liability company may make an agreement providing that upon the formation of the limited liability company the agreement becomes the limited liability company agreement. One person intending to be the initial member of a limited liability company may assent to terms providing that upon the formation of the limited liability company the terms will become the limited liability company agreement.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 1524 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 21: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES|Subchapter 2: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT; PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER THAT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED BY THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT|31 §1524. Limited liability company agreement; effect on 3rd parties and relationship to records effective on behalf of limited liability company

 §1524. Limited liability company agreement; effect on 3rd parties and relationship to records effective on behalf of limited liability company 1.  Manner of amendment.  If a limited liability company agreement provides for the manner in which it may be amended, including by requiring the approval of a person who is not a party to the limited liability company agreement or the satisfaction of conditions, it may be amended only in that manner or as otherwise permitted by law. The approval of the person may be waived by the person and any conditions may be waived by all persons for whose benefit those conditions were intended.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 2.  Rights provided.  A limited liability company agreement may provide rights to any person, including a person who is not a party to the limited liability company agreement, to the extent set forth in the agreement.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 3.  Obligations to transferee or dissociated member.  The obligations of a limited liability company and its members to a person in the person's capacity as a transferee or dissociated member are governed by the limited liability company agreement. An amendment to the limited liability company agreement made after a person becomes a transferee or dissociated member is effective with regard to any debt, obligation or other liability of the limited liability company or its members to the person in the person's capacity as a transferee or dissociated member.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 1531 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 21: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES|Subchapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION AND OTHER FILINGS|31 §1531. Formation of limited liability company; certificate of formation

 §1531. Formation of limited liability company; certificate of formation 1.  Formation requirements.  In order to form a limited liability company:   A. One or more authorized persons must execute a certificate of formation. The certificate of formation must be filed in the office of the Secretary of State and set forth:   (1) The name of the limited liability company;   (2) The information required by Title 5, section 105, subsection 1; and   (3) Any other matters the members determine to include. The certificate of formation may include the information required for a statement of authority as provided in section 1542, subsection 1;   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]B. A limited liability company agreement must be entered into or otherwise existing. The limited liability company agreement may be entered into either before, after or at the time of the filing of a certificate of formation. Whether entered into or otherwise existing before, after or at the time of the filing of a certificate of formation, a limited liability company agreement may be made effective as of the formation of the limited liability company or at another time or date as provided in or reflected by the limited liability company agreement; and   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]C. The limited liability company must have one or more members.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).][PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 2.  Time formed.  A limited liability company is formed at the time of the filing of the initial certificate of formation in the office of the Secretary of State or at any later date or time specified in the certificate of formation if, in either case, there has been substantial compliance with the requirements of this section. A limited liability company formed under this chapter is a separate legal entity.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 3.  Notice.  The fact that a certificate of formation is on file in the office of the Secretary of State is notice of the matters required to be included by subsection 1, paragraph A, subparagraphs (1) and (2) and matters that may be included pursuant to section 1611, subsection 2, but is not notice of any other fact.   [PL 2011, c. 113, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 113, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).
31 ME Rev Stat § 1532 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 21: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES|Subchapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION AND OTHER FILINGS|31 §1532. Amendment or restatement of certificate of formation

 §1532. Amendment or restatement of certificate of formation 1.  Time of amendment or restatement.  A certificate of formation may be amended or restated at any time.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 2.  Restatement with or without amendment.  A certificate of formation may be restated with or without amendment at any time.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 3.  Contents of amendment.  To amend its certificate of formation, a limited liability company must deliver to the office of the Secretary of State for filing an amendment stating:   A. The name of the limited liability company;   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]B. The date of filing of the limited liability company's certificate of formation; and   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]C. The changes the amendment makes to the certificate of formation as most recently amended or restated.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).][PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 4.  Restated certificate of formation.  A restated certificate of formation may be delivered to the office of the Secretary of State for filing in the same manner as an amendment. Any amendment or change effected in connection with the restatement of the certificate of formation is subject to any other provision of this chapter, not inconsistent with this section, that would apply if a separate certificate of amendment were filed to effect such amendment or change.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 5.  Superseded.  The original certificate of formation, as amended or supplemented, is superseded by the restated certificate of formation, and from that time forward the restated certificate of formation, including any further amendment or changes made thereby, is the certificate of formation of the limited liability company, but the original effective date of formation remains unchanged.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 1541 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 21: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES|Subchapter 4: RELATIONS OF MEMBERS TO PERSONS DEALING WITH LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY|31 §1541. Power to bind limited liability company

 §1541. Power to bind limited liability company A person may not bind a limited liability company except:   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]1.  Under or pursuant to agreement.  To the extent the person is authorized to act as the limited liability company's agent under or pursuant to the limited liability company agreement;   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 2.  By members.  To the extent the person is authorized by the members to act as the limited liability company's agent pursuant to section 1556;   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 3.  Pursuant to statement of authority.  To the extent provided in section 1542;   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 4.  No statement of authority.  If there is no statement of authority in effect, any manager, member, president or treasurer of a limited liability company has the authority to bind the limited liability company; or   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 5.  As provided by law.  To the extent otherwise provided by law.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 1542 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 21: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES|Subchapter 4: RELATIONS OF MEMBERS TO PERSONS DEALING WITH LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY|31 §1542. Statement of authority

 §1542. Statement of authority 1.  Statement delivered for filing.  A limited liability company may deliver to the office of the Secretary of State for filing a statement of authority. The statement:   A. Must include the name of the limited liability company;   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]B. May state the authority, or limitations on the authority, of a specific person or persons to enter into transactions on behalf of, or otherwise act for or bind, the limited liability company; and   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]C. With respect to any position that exists in or with respect to the limited liability company, may state the authority, or limitations on the authority, of all persons holding the position to enter into transactions on behalf of, or otherwise act for or bind, the limited liability company.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).][PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 2.  Amendment or cancellation delivered for filing.  To amend or cancel a statement of authority filed with the office of the Secretary of State, a limited liability company must deliver to the office of the Secretary of State for filing an amendment or cancellation stating:   A. The name of the limited liability company;   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]B. The date the statement of authority was filed; and   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]C. The contents of the amendment or a declaration that the statement of authority being affected is cancelled.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).][PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 3.  Effective statement of authority conclusive.  An effective statement of authority is conclusive in favor of a person that gives value in reliance on the grant, except to the extent that when the person gives value the person has knowledge to the contrary.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 4.  Certificate of cancellation.  Upon filing, a certificate of cancellation filed pursuant to section 1533 operates as a cancellation under subsection 2 of each statement of authority.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 5.  Statement of denial.  Upon filing, a statement of denial filed pursuant to section 1543 operates as an amendment under subsection 2 of the statement of authority to which the statement of denial pertains.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 1543 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 21: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES|Subchapter 4: RELATIONS OF MEMBERS TO PERSONS DEALING WITH LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY|31 §1543. Statement of denial

 §1543. Statement of denial A person named in a filed statement of authority may deliver to the office of the Secretary of State for filing a statement of denial that:   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]1.  Name and date.  States the name of the limited liability company and the date of filing of the statement of authority to which the statement of denial pertains;   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 2.  Denial of authority.  Denies the person's authority; and   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 3.  Notice to limited liability company.  States that the person has furnished the limited liability company with a copy of the statement of denial.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 1544 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 21: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES|Subchapter 4: RELATIONS OF MEMBERS TO PERSONS DEALING WITH LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY|31 §1544. Liability of members to 3rd parties

 §1544. Liability of members to 3rd parties A person who is a member of a limited liability company is not liable, solely by reason of being a member, under a judgment, decree or order of a court, or in any other manner, for a debt, obligation or liability of the limited liability company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise or for the acts or omissions of any other member, agent or employee of the limited liability company.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 1551 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 21: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES|Subchapter 5: RELATIONS OF MEMBERS TO EACH OTHER AND TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY|31 §1551. Admission of a member

 §1551. Admission of a member 1.  In connection with formation.  In connection with the formation of a limited liability company, a person is admitted as a member of the limited liability company upon the later of:   A. The formation of the limited liability company; and   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]B. The time provided in and upon compliance with the limited liability company agreement or, if the limited liability company agreement does not so provide, when the person's admission is reflected in the records of the limited liability company.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).][PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 2.  After formation.  After formation of a limited liability company, a person is admitted as a member of the limited liability company:   A. As provided in the limited liability company agreement;   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]B. As the result of a transaction effective under subchapter 12;   [PL 2011, c. 113, Pt. A, §10 (AMD).]C. With the consent of all the members; or   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]D. If, within 90 consecutive days after the limited liability company ceases to have any members:   (1) All holders of the transferable interest last transferred by the last person to have been a member consent to the designation of a person to be admitted as a member; and   (2) The designated person consents to be admitted as a member effective as of the date the last person to have been a member ceased to be a member.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).][PL 2011, c. 113, Pt. A, §10 (AMD).] 3.  Admission without transferable interest or contribution.  A person may be admitted as a member without acquiring a transferable interest and without making or being obligated to make a contribution to the limited liability company.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 113, Pt. A, §10 (AMD).
31 ME Rev Stat § 1552 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 21: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES|Subchapter 5: RELATIONS OF MEMBERS TO EACH OTHER AND TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY|31 §1552. Form of contribution

 §1552. Form of contribution A contribution may consist of cash, property or services rendered or a promissory note or other obligation to contribute cash or property or to perform services.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).
31 ME Rev Stat § 1553 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS|Chapter 21: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES|Subchapter 5: RELATIONS OF MEMBERS TO EACH OTHER AND TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY|31 §1553. Liability for contributions

 §1553. Liability for contributions 1.  Promise in writing.  A promise by a member to make a contribution to a limited liability company is not enforceable unless set forth in a writing signed by the member.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 2.  Obligation not excused.  A member's obligation to make a contribution to a limited liability company is not excused by the member's death, disability or other inability to perform personally. If a member does not make a contribution required by an enforceable promise, the member or the member's estate is obligated, at the option of the limited liability company, to contribute money equal to the value of the portion of the contribution that has not been made. The limited liability company's option is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other rights, including the right to specific performance, that the limited liability company may have under the limited liability company agreement or applicable law.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] 3.  Obligation compromised.  The obligation of a member may be compromised only by consent of all the members. Notwithstanding the compromise, a creditor of a limited liability company who extends credit after the entering into of a limited liability company agreement or an amendment to the agreement that, in either case, reflects the obligation and before an amendment to the agreement that reflects the compromise may enforce the original obligation to the extent that, in extending credit, the creditor reasonably relied on the obligation of a member to make a contribution. A conditional obligation of a member to make a contribution to a limited liability company may not be enforced unless the conditions of the obligation have been satisfied or waived as to or by such member. Conditional obligations include contributions payable upon a discretionary call of a limited liability company prior to the time the call occurs.   [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).