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1 ME Rev Stat § 150-Q (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS|1 §150-Q. James Weldon Johnson Day

 §150-Q. James Weldon Johnson Day The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation designating June 17th of each year as James Weldon Johnson Day in honor of writer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson.   [PL 2021, c. 287, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 287, §1 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 151 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 7: TIME|1 §151. Standard time

 §151. Standard time 1.  Standard time.  The standard time for the State is the time as determined by 15 United States Code, Sections 260 to 267 except that the standard time year-round for the State is the time commonly known as eastern daylight time or eastern daylight saving time, referred to in this section as eastern daylight time, if:   A. Federal law permits the year-round observation of eastern daylight time; and   [PL 2019, c. 268, §1 (NEW).]B. All the states in the eastern time zone and the District of Columbia observe eastern daylight time year-round.   [PL 2019, c. 268, §1 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 268, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Secretary of State to monitor and provide public notice.  The Secretary of State shall monitor whether the conditions under subsection 1, paragraphs A and B have been met and provide public notice when each has been met. When both conditions under subsection 1, paragraphs A and B have been met, the Secretary of State shall issue a public notice announcing the effective date of year-round eastern daylight time as established in subsection 3.   [PL 2019, c. 268, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Effective date.  Year-round eastern daylight time is effective immediately upon the fulfillment of both conditions in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B if the State is observing eastern daylight time on the date both conditions are met. Year-round eastern daylight time is effective on the next start date of eastern daylight time after both conditions in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B have been met if the State is not observing eastern daylight time on the date both of the conditions are met.   [PL 2019, c. 268, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 541, §A1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 769, §B1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 129, §1 (RPR). PL 2019, c. 268, §1 (RPR).
1 ME Rev Stat § 531 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 14: ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION|1 §531. Short title

 §531. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as the "InforME Public Information Access Act."   [PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 536 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 14: ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION|1 §536. Network manager and data custodian responsibilities

 §536. Network manager and data custodian responsibilities 1.  Voluntary cooperation.  All data custodians may voluntarily cooperate with the network manager in providing public information, access to public information and assistance as may be requested for achieving InforME's purposes.   [PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Duplication of fee services.  Executive branch and semiautonomous state agencies may not provide services that duplicate fee services offered by InforME except as authorized by the board.   [PL 2011, c. 321, §12 (AMD).] 3.  Service level agreements.  Services provided by the network manager and information to be provided by a data custodian are governed by service level agreements between the network manager and the data custodian. A service level agreement may include a provision for the network manager to receive a portion of the agency fee for information or services in return for electronically providing that information or service.   [PL 2011, c. 321, §13 (AMD).] 4.  Data custodian responsibilities.  Data custodians are responsible for:   A. Ensuring that the public information is accurate, complete and current;   [PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).]B. Updating the source data bases following verification of suggested corrections that users send to InforME;   [PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).]C. Identifying how and from whom the information was acquired by the data custodian; and   [PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).]D. Providing reasonable safeguards to protect confidentiality to the level required by law.   [PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).] 5.  InforME network manager responsibilities.  The network manager is responsible for:   A. Transmitting or providing access to public information;   [PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).]B. Providing reasonable safeguards to protect confidentiality to the level required by law; and   [PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).]C. Providing notices and disclaimers that include at least the following:   (1) How to address concerns if the public information appears to be inaccurate; and   (2) That InforME assumes no role for monitoring the information content to determine if it is accurate, complete or current.   [PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).] 6.  Redacting data.  When developing new systems, a data custodian shall consult with the network manager regarding current practices for efficiently redacting data.   [PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).] 7.  Disclaimer.  If the network manager provides public information that is stored, gathered or generated by the legislative branch, the network manager shall include the following disclaimer:"This data was compiled from information made public by the legislative branch."  The disclaimer is not required if the information is prepared pursuant to a contract between the network manager and the Legislative Council.   [PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 37, §6 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 321, §§12,13 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 537 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 14: ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION|1 §537. Financial requirements

 §537. Financial requirements 1.  Funding.  InforME is self-supporting and may not receive an appropriation or allocation from the General Fund or other state funds.   Revenue is generated through fees on services paid by data custodians, subscribers or users, from contracts with other state departments and agencies and from money, goods or in-kind services donated or awarded to carry out the purposes of this Act.   [PL 2011, c. 321, §14 (AMD).] 2.  Fiscal year.  InforME's fiscal year begins January 1st and ends on December 31st of each calendar year.   [PL 2011, c. 321, §15 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 321, §17 (AFF).] 3.  Annual audit.  The network manager shall submit to the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services within 120 days after the close of InforME's fiscal year InforME's annual financial report and audit certified by an independent certified public accountant, who may be the accountant or a member of the firm of accountants who regularly audit the books and accounts of the network manager, selected by the network manager. The audit information forwarded by the network manager to the commissioner must include but is not limited to the audited financial statements, auditor opinions, reports on internal control, findings and recommendations and management letters. InforME is subject to any further audit and review determined necessary by the Governor or the Legislative Council after furnishing reasonable notice to the network manager.   [PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 37, §7 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 321, §§14,15 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 321, §17 (AFF).
1 ME Rev Stat § 538 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 14: ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION|1 §538. Copyrights, licensing restrictions and confidentiality

 §538. Copyrights, licensing restrictions and confidentiality 1.  Information.  The information developed by the network manager for InforME and public information made available through InforME is owned by the public, and copyright or licensing restrictions may not be fixed to this information by the board, the network manager or data custodians.   [PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Custody of network manager.  The fact that information is in the custody of the network manager does not by itself make that information a public record.   [PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW).] 3.  User records.  Information in records of the network manager or collected by InforME relating to the identity of or use by users of electronic services is confidential and may be released only with the express permission of the user or pursuant to court order. This subsection does not affect the public record status of any records of data custodians regarding users.   [PL 2011, c. 321, §16 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 713, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 321, §16 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 541 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 14-A: NOTICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES|1 §541. Definitions

 §541. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]1.  Personal information.  "Personal information" means information about a natural person that readily identifies that specific person.   [PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Public entity.  "Public entity" means:   A. The Legislature;   [PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]B. The Judicial Department;   [PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]C. A state agency or authority;   [PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]D. The University of Maine System, the Maine Maritime Academy and the Maine Community College System;   [PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]E. A county, municipality, school district or any regional or other political or administrative subdivision; and   [PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]F. An advisory organization established, authorized or organized by law or resolve or by executive order issued by the Governor.   [PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 321, §B1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
1 ME Rev Stat § 542 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 14-A: NOTICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES|1 §542. Notice of information practices

 §542. Notice of information practices Each public entity that has a publicly accessible site on the Internet associated with it shall develop a policy regarding its practices relating to personal information and shall post notice of those practices on its publicly accessible site on the Internet. The policy must include:   [PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]1.  Information collected.  A description of the personal information collected on the publicly accessible site on the Internet;   [PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Use and disclosure of information.  A summary of how the personal information is used by the public entity and the circumstances under which it may be disclosed to others;   [PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Choice.  The extent to which the user has a choice of whether to provide personal information via the publicly accessible site on the Internet and the consequences of refusing to give that information;   [PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Procedures for access and correction.  The procedures, if any, by which the user may request access to that user's personal information and request correction of that information; and   [PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Security.  The steps taken to protect personal information from misuse or unauthorized access.   [PL 2001, c. 321, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 321, §B1 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 651 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 17: EMERGENCY INTERIM EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION|1 §651. Short title (REPEALED)

 §651. Short title (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 207, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 652 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 17: EMERGENCY INTERIM EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION|1 §652. Statement of policy (REPEALED)

 §652. Statement of policy (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 207, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 653 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 17: EMERGENCY INTERIM EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION|1 §653. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §653. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 207, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 654 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 17: EMERGENCY INTERIM EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION|1 §654. Additional successor to office of Governor (REPEALED)

 §654. Additional successor to office of Governor (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 207, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 655 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 17: EMERGENCY INTERIM EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION|1 §655. Emergency interim successors for state officers (REPEALED)

 §655. Emergency interim successors for state officers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 207, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 656 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 17: EMERGENCY INTERIM EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION|1 §656. Enabling authority for emergency interim officers (REPEALED)

 §656. Enabling authority for emergency interim officers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 207, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 657 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 17: EMERGENCY INTERIM EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION|1 §657. Emergency interim successors for local offices (REPEALED)

 §657. Emergency interim successors for local offices (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 207, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 658 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 17: EMERGENCY INTERIM EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION|1 §658. Formalities of taking office for emergency interim successors (REPEALED)

 §658. Formalities of taking office for emergency interim successors (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 207, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 659 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 17: EMERGENCY INTERIM EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION|1 §659. Period in which authority may be exercised (REPEALED)

 §659. Period in which authority may be exercised (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 207, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 660 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 17: EMERGENCY INTERIM EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION|1 §660. Removal of designees (REPEALED)

 §660. Removal of designees (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 207, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 661 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 17: EMERGENCY INTERIM EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION|1 §661. Disputes (REPEALED)

 §661. Disputes (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 207, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 811 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 21: EMINENT DOMAIN|1 §811. Real property or interest therein may be taken (REPEALED)

 §811. Real property or interest therein may be taken (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 544, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 812 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 21: EMINENT DOMAIN|1 §812. Manner of taking (REPEALED)

 §812. Manner of taking (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 544, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 813 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 21: EMINENT DOMAIN|1 §813. Procedure (REPEALED)

 §813. Procedure (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 544, §1 (RP).
1 ME Rev Stat § 816 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 21: EMINENT DOMAIN|1 §816. Limitations on eminent domain authority

 §816. Limitations on eminent domain authority 1.  Purposes.  Except as provided in subsections 2 and 3 and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State, a political subdivision of the State and any other entity with eminent domain authority may not condemn land used for agriculture, fishing or forestry or land improved with residential homes, commercial or industrial buildings or other structures:   A. For the purposes of private retail, office, commercial, industrial or residential development;   [PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).]B. Primarily for the enhancement of tax revenue; or   [PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).]C. For transfer to an individual or a for-profit business entity.   [PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).][PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Blight exception.   Subsection 1 does not apply to the use of eminent domain by any municipality, housing authority or other public entity based upon a finding of blight in an area covered by any redevelopment plan or urban renewal plan pursuant to Title 30-A, chapter 201, 203 or 205, but just compensation, in all cases, must continue to be made to the owner.   [PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Utilities exception.   Subsection 1 does not limit the exercise of eminent domain by or for the benefit of public utilities or other entities engaged in the generation, transmission or distribution of telephone, gas, electric, water, sewer or other utility products or services.   [PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Governmental purposes not affected.  Nothing in this section may be interpreted to prohibit a municipal or county governing body from exercising the power of eminent domain for purposes not otherwise prohibited by subsection 1.   [PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).
1 ME Rev Stat § 901 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 23: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE|1 §901. Purpose

 §901. Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to establish a uniform policy for the treatment of persons displaced as a result of federally assisted state programs in order that such persons shall not suffer as a result of programs designed for the benefit of the public as a whole, and to enable the State to comply with certain laws enacted by the Congress of the United States.   [PL 1971, c. 597 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 597 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 902 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 23: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE|1 §902. State acceptance of federal funds; compliance with federal laws

 §902. State acceptance of federal funds; compliance with federal laws Whenever the acquisition of real property for a program undertaken by the State or any other public or private entity subject to the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, PL 91-646 and 100-17, Title IV, as amended, referred to in this chapter as the "Federal Uniform Relocation Act," will result in the displacement of any person on or after April 2, 1989, and the program is eligible for federal financial assistance, the State and any other public or private entity subject to the Federal Uniform Relocation Act may receive the federal financial assistance and upon or in anticipation of receipt thereof, may comply with all of the provisions of, be guided to the greatest extent practicable by the land acquisition policies set forth in and do all things necessary or proper to provide the services, payments and benefits provided in the Federal Uniform Relocation Act.   [PL 1989, c. 40, §§1, 5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 597 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 625, §5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 40, §§1,5 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 903 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 23: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE|1 §903. Definitions and exclusion

 §903. Definitions and exclusion Except where the context otherwise requires or as expressly set forth in this chapter, all terms used in this chapter shall have the same definitions as are set forth in the Federal Uniform Relocation Act. The term "State" shall include every agency, department and political subdivision of the State, but shall not include the Department of Transportation. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to alter or amend Title 23, chapter 3, subchapter VII, which does and shall continue to apply exclusively to state or state aid highway projects and other activities of and by the Department of Transportation.   [PL 1989, c. 40, §§2, 5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 597 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 40, §§2,5 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 904 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 23: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE|1 §904. Limitations

 §904. Limitations Nothing in this chapter may be construed as creating in any condemnation proceeding brought under the power of eminent domain any element of value or of damage not in existence immediately prior to April 2, 1989.   [PL 1989, c. 40, §§3, 5 (AMD).]The requirement by the State to be guided, to the greatest extent practicable, by the policies set forth in the Federal Uniform Relocation Act shall create no rights or liabilities and shall not affect the validity of any property acquisitions by purchase or condemnation.   [PL 1989, c. 40, §§3, 5 (AMD).]Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require the State to provide services, payments or benefits which exceed in quantity or quality those which are necessary or proper for the State to provide in order for the State to receive federal financial assistance by complying with the obligations imposed or incumbent upon states under the Federal Uniform Relocation Act.   [PL 1989, c. 40, §§3, 5 (AMD).]Nothing in this chapter may be construed to limit the authority or eligibility of the State to receive federal financial assistance.   [PL 1989, c. 40, §§3, 5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 597 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 625, §6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 40, §§3,5 (AMD).
1 ME Rev Stat § 905 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 23: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE|1 §905. Guidelines; rules

 §905. Guidelines; rules The head of each department and agency subject to this chapter may issue guidelines and procedures and promulgate rules as necessary or appropriate to carry out this chapter.   [PL 1989, c. 40, §§4, 5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 40, §§4,5 (NEW).
1 ME Rev Stat § 951 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 24: ALTERNATE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE|1 §951. Purpose

 §951. Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to establish a policy for the treatment of persons displaced as a result of public use programs, funded in whole or in part by public entities, for persons to whom no assistance is available under federal law or any other provisions of state law.   [PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).