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5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-A: RULES GOVERNING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS|5 §1825-D. Public notice and review of bids

 §1825-D. Public notice and review of bids The State Purchasing Agent shall make the public aware of contracts and grants for which bids are being requested and the procedure to be used in reviewing bids. Rules adopted under this subchapter must include a clear procedure:   [PL 2015, c. 179, §4 (AMD).]1.  Notice.  For informing the public about contracts and grants for which proposals are being requested;   [PL 2015, c. 179, §5 (AMD).] 1-A.  Request for information.  For requesting information from bidders that includes, but is not limited to, the degree to which the bidder meets or exceeds various state and federal regulatory requirements and any other state fiscal impact;   [PL 1997, c. 263, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Review process.  To be used when reviewing competitive bids, including the requirement that written records be kept by each person directly reviewing or ranking bids;   [PL 1989, c. 785, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Contract or grant award.  For determining successful bidders and awarding contracts and grants, including written notification to all bidders upon an award decision made pursuant to a request for proposals and criteria to be used to resolve tie bids; and   [PL 2015, c. 179, §5 (AMD).] 4.  Criteria for appeals.  For the review of any contract or grant award decision appealed under this subchapter.   [PL 2015, c. 179, §5 (AMD).] A department or agency of State Government may not significantly vary the content, nature or requirements of a proposal or invitation to bid issued under this subchapter without immediately notifying all bidders of those changes in writing and allowing sufficient time for bidders to reflect those changes in their bid packages.   [PL 1989, c. 785, §2 (NEW).]A department or agency of State Government may not change or substitute the procedures adopted under this subchapter without the State Purchasing Agent first adopting those changes or substitutions as rules under this subchapter in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 375.   [PL 1989, c. 785, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 785, §2 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 263, §3 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 179, §§4, 5 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-F (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-A: RULES GOVERNING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS|5 §1825-F. Final agency action

 §1825-F. Final agency action Decisions made by an appeal committee under section 1825‑E, subsection 3 constitute final agency action on the petitioner's appeal for the purposes of judicial review under chapter 375, subchapter VII. The State Purchasing Agent shall notify a petitioner of a final agency action made under this subchapter in writing within 7 days of the final agency action. Notification of final agency action must include:   [PL 1993, c. 192, §2 (AMD).]1.  Complaint.  A brief summary of the nature of the petitioner's appeal;   [PL 1989, c. 785, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Decision.  Notification of the decision of the appeal committee;   [PL 1989, c. 785, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Reasons.  An explanation of the reasons for the decision; and   [PL 1989, c. 785, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Right to judicial review.  An explanation of the petitioner's right to judicial review of final agency action.   [PL 1989, c. 785, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 785, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 192, §2 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-G (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-A: RULES GOVERNING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS|5 §1825-G. Failure to act

 §1825-G. Failure to act Failure or refusal of the State Purchasing Agent to adopt rules under this subchapter is sufficient grounds for an aggrieved person to request judicial review of agency rulemaking pursuant to section 8058. In the event that a judicial declaration of an invalid rule is made under this section and section 8058, the contract or grant award under appeal becomes immediately void and of no legal effect.   [PL 2015, c. 179, §7 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 785, §2 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 179, §7 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-H (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-A: RULES GOVERNING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS|5 §1825-H. Deadline for adoption of rules

 §1825-H. Deadline for adoption of rules The State Purchasing Agent shall adopt rules implementing this subchapter no later than January 1, 1991.   [PL 1989, c. 785, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 785, §2 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-I (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-A: RULES GOVERNING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS|5 §1825-I. Consultants

 §1825-I. Consultants While under contract or working pursuant to a grant with the State, a consultant may use state facilities and state property only for the project or projects to which a contract or grant applies.   [PL 2015, c. 179, §8 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 71, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 179, §8 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-J (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-A: RULES GOVERNING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS|5 §1825-J. Reports

 §1825-J. Reports When a state agency enters into a contract or grant with a nongovernmental entity, and the contract or grant includes a report to the agency, the contract or grant must require that the report be in writing or in another reproducible nontransitory medium and be submitted to the agency. The report must express all of the substantive conclusions disclosed to the agency and either summarize the information and data or identify the source of the information and data on which those conclusions are based. Once the report is submitted, the agency shall retain at least one copy of the report in its custody. This section applies to contracts and grants with a total cost of $10,000 or more.   [PL 2015, c. 179, §9 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 623, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 179, §9 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-K (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-B: STATE PURCHASING CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SUPPLIERS OF APPAREL, FOOTWEAR OR TEXTILES|5 §1825-K. Application of state purchasing code of conduct to certain bidders seeking contracts as part of competitive bid process; affidavit required

 §1825-K. Application of state purchasing code of conduct to certain bidders seeking contracts as part of competitive bid process; affidavit required 1.  Application.  This subchapter applies to competitive bids for sale of apparel, footwear or textiles pursuant to subchapter 1‑A.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Definitions.  As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Code of conduct" means the state purchasing code of conduct that follows the principles set out in section 1825‑L.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]B. "Independent monitor" means a not-for-profit organization that is neither funded nor controlled, in whole or in part, by businesses that sell or manufacture apparel, footwear or textiles.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Availability of copy of code of conduct.  The State Purchasing Agent shall make a copy of the state purchasing code of conduct available to all bidders subject to this subchapter.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Affidavit requirement.  The State Purchasing Agent may not accept a bid for the sale of goods covered by this subchapter unless:   A. Prior to the close of the bidding deadline, the bidder has filed with the agent a signed affidavit, executed and filed by a person authorized to commit the bidder to the code of conduct, stating:   (1) That the bidder will comply with the code of conduct;   (2) That the bidder has furnished a copy of the code of conduct to each supplier at the point of assembly of the goods subject to the bid process and required that each supplier inform the bidder of whether the supplier is in compliance with the code of conduct; and   (3) That, to the best of the bidder's knowledge, each supplier at the point of assembly of the goods subject to the bid process is in compliance with the code of conduct; and   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]B. The bidder has submitted a list of the names and addresses of suppliers at the point of assembly of goods subject to the bid process.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Affidavit update requirement.  If, after complying with the filing requirements of this section, a bidder is awarded a contract, that contractor must, during the term of the contract, promptly inform the State Purchasing Agent of any change in the information furnished in the affidavit submitted at the time of the original bid and must submit a new, updated affidavit that conforms with the requirements of subsection 4.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 439, §NNNN1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 554, §A1 (RPR).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-M (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-B: STATE PURCHASING CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SUPPLIERS OF APPAREL, FOOTWEAR OR TEXTILES|5 §1825-M. Exception

 §1825-M. Exception The State Purchasing Agent may accept and award a bid to a supplier who has not met the requirements provided in section 1825‑K if, after reasonable investigation by the State Purchasing Agent, it appears that the required unit or item of supply or brand of that unit or item, is procurable by the State from only that supplier.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. NNNN, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 439, §NNNN1 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-N (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-B: STATE PURCHASING CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SUPPLIERS OF APPAREL, FOOTWEAR OR TEXTILES|5 §1825-N. Support to suppliers of goods and services

 §1825-N. Support to suppliers of goods and services The State Purchasing Agent shall provide to bidders and contractors resources to assist with compliance with the state purchasing code of conduct established in this subchapter. These resources must include a list, easily accessed by the public, of bidders and vendors who have adopted the state purchasing code of conduct.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 439, §NNNN1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 554, §A3 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-O (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-B: STATE PURCHASING CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SUPPLIERS OF APPAREL, FOOTWEAR OR TEXTILES|5 §1825-O. Rulemaking

 §1825-O. Rulemaking The State Purchasing Agent shall adopt rules under this subchapter governing the award of bids. Those rules must include specific guidelines for vendors to follow in order to comply with the state purchasing code of conduct and criteria for seeking disclosure of names and addresses of vendors' suppliers and suppliers' working conditions.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. NNNN, §1 (NEW).]Rules adopted under this section are major substantive rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. NNNN, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 439, §NNNN1 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-P (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-B: STATE PURCHASING CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SUPPLIERS OF APPAREL, FOOTWEAR OR TEXTILES|5 §1825-P. Report

 §1825-P. Report By January 15th of each year, the State Purchasing Agent shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters concerning the administrative and fiscal impact of the requirement that vendors comply with the state purchasing code of conduct; the degree of voluntary compliance with the state purchasing code of conduct; the number of vendors who agreed to and the number that declined to comply with the provisions of this subchapter; and any other information relevant to the state purchasing code of conduct.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. NNNN, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 439, §NNNN1 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-Q (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-B: STATE PURCHASING CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SUPPLIERS OF APPAREL, FOOTWEAR OR TEXTILES|5 §1825-Q. Complaints of noncompliance with code of conduct; investigations of complaints

 §1825-Q. Complaints of noncompliance with code of conduct; investigations of complaints 1.  Complaints alleging noncompliance.  The State Purchasing Agent shall initiate an investigation to determine whether a violation of the code of conduct has occurred if:   A. The State Purchasing Agent has independent knowledge that a contractor or a supplier at the point of assembly of goods subject to a contract is not in compliance with the code of conduct;   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]B. The contractor informs the State Purchasing Agent that the contractor or a supplier at the point of assembly of goods subject to a contract is not in compliance with the code of conduct;   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]C. A worker for a contractor or for a supplier at the point of assembly of goods subject to a contract files a written complaint directly with the State Purchasing Agent stating that the contractor or supplier, to the best of the worker's knowledge, is not in compliance with the code of conduct;   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]D. A 3rd party established and based outside the United States, on behalf of or on the basis of information from a worker or workers, files directly with the State Purchasing Agent a signed and dated written complaint stating that, to the best of the 3rd party's knowledge, a contractor or a supplier at the point of assembly of goods subject to a contract is not in compliance with the code of conduct. If possible, the 3rd party's written complaint must be signed and dated under oath before an official authorized to administer oaths; or   [RR 2005, c. 2, §4 (COR).]E. A 3rd party established and based in the United States, on behalf of or on the basis of information from a worker or workers, files directly with the State Purchasing Agent a written complaint, signed and dated under oath before an official authorized by applicable law to administer oaths, stating that, to the best of the 3rd party's knowledge, a contractor or a supplier at the point of assembly of goods subject to a contract is not in compliance with the code of conduct.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).][RR 2005, c. 2, §4 (COR).] 2.  Specificity required.  Any complaint made to the State Purchasing Agent must state with reasonable specificity each reason a party subject to the complaint is allegedly not in compliance with the code of conduct.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] 3.  Notification to party subject to complaint.  After receiving a complaint alleging noncompliance with the code of conduct, the State Purchasing Agent shall contact in a timely manner, in writing and by certified letter, the contractor that is the subject of the complaint or whose supplier is the subject of the complaint.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY RR 2005, c. 2, §4 (COR). PL 2005, c. 554, §A4 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-R (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-B: STATE PURCHASING CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SUPPLIERS OF APPAREL, FOOTWEAR OR TEXTILES|5 §1825-R. Determinations of noncompliance with code of conduct

 §1825-R. Determinations of noncompliance with code of conduct 1.  Relevant information.  In making a determination of whether a violation of the code of conduct has occurred, the State Purchasing Agent may take into account any factors, information, sources of information and materials determined reliable and relevant by the State Purchasing Agent, as determined on a case-by-case basis. The State Purchasing Agent has specific authority and discretion to employ an independent monitor to investigate a complaint.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Determination by State Purchasing Agent.  The determination of whether a party subject to a complaint is in compliance with the code of conduct is solely that of the State Purchasing Agent.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).] 3.  Notice of determination.  After rendering a determination under this section, the State Purchasing Agent promptly shall inform the complainant and contractor in writing.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 554, §A5 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-S (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-B: STATE PURCHASING CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SUPPLIERS OF APPAREL, FOOTWEAR OR TEXTILES|5 §1825-S. Consequences of noncompliance with code of conduct

 §1825-S. Consequences of noncompliance with code of conduct 1.  Action by State Purchasing Agent.  Upon determination of a violation of the code of conduct by a contractor or contractor's supplier at the point of assembly of goods covered by this subchapter, the State, through the State Purchasing Agent, shall inform the contractor and engage in discussions with the contractor about the violation. The purpose of the discussions is to work in partnership with the contractor to influence the contractor to change its practices or to use its bargaining position with the offending supplier to change the supplier's practices, rather than to cease doing business with the contractor or supplier. The State Purchasing Agent shall prescribe appropriate measures to ensure compliance with the code of conduct. These measures may include, but are not limited to:   A. Requesting that each party found not to be in compliance with the code of conduct provide continued access to independent monitors, if available;   [PL 2007, c. 193, §3 (AMD).]B. Requesting that each party found not to be in compliance with the code of conduct offer their workers and managers the training and guidelines necessary to bring the workplace into compliance with the code of conduct; and   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]C. Requesting that each party found not to be in compliance with the code of conduct demonstrate to the State Purchasing Agent that prescribed changes or improvements have been completed and implemented.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 193, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Termination of contract.  If, in the opinion of the State Purchasing Agent, a contractor that has been determined as not in compliance with the code of conduct does not make good faith efforts to change its practices or use its bargaining position with an offending supplier to change the supplier's practices, the State Purchasing Agent may take appropriate remedial action including, but not limited to, barring the subject contractor from bidding on future state contracts or terminating the State's contract with the contractor. Reference to the authority given in this subsection must be specifically referenced in the State's contracts with those contractors that are subject to the code of conduct.   [PL 2005, c. 554, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 554, §A6 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 193, §3 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1825-T (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 1-B: STATE PURCHASING CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SUPPLIERS OF APPAREL, FOOTWEAR OR TEXTILES|5 §1825-T. Citizens' Code of Conduct Working Group (REPEALED)

 §1825-T. Citizens' Code of Conduct Working Group (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 193, §4 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 491, §2 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1826-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 2: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM REHABILITATION FACILITIES AND WORK CENTERS|5 §1826-A. Purpose and intent

 §1826-A. Purpose and intent The Legislature finds that the goal of integrating persons with disabilities into all aspects of community life is enhanced by providing expanded markets for products and services of work centers. The Legislature further believes that work centers provide a valuable means of transitional employment for the State's disabled population and for some, such as the most severely disabled persons, they may offer the only opportunities available for long-term, gainful employment.   [PL 2003, c. 515, §1 (AMD).]In order to assure continued opportunities for persons with disabilities to obtain this employment through work centers, it is the intent of the Legislature to provide reliable and steady income and job opportunities to work centers. It is the purpose of this section and sections 1826-B and 1826-C to ensure that some portion of state purchases for commodities and services be available to work centers.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §1 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 359, §3 (NEW). RR 2001, c. 1, §9 (COR). PL 2003, c. 515, §1 (AMD). RR 2015, c. 1, §1 (COR).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1826-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 2: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM REHABILITATION FACILITIES AND WORK CENTERS|5 §1826-B. Definitions

 §1826-B. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1985, c. 359, §3 (NEW).]1.  Persons with disabilities.  "Persons with disabilities" means individuals who have physical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities, have a record of those impairments or are perceived to have those impairments.   [PL 2003, c. 515, §2 (RPR).] 2.  Work center.  "Work center" means a program that provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities to enable those individuals to maximize their opportunities for employment, including career advancement. For the purposes of sections 1826-A and 1826-C, a work center must meet the following conditions:   A.   [PL 1999, c. 543, §1 (RP).]B. Has complied with occupational health and safety standards required by the laws of the United States or this State;   [PL 1985, c. 359, §3 (NEW).]C. Employs during the fiscal year in commodity production or service provision persons with disabilities at a quota of not less than 66% of the total hours of direct labor on all production, whether or not government related; and   [PL 2003, c. 515, §3 (AMD).]D. Has, is part of or demonstrates a formal relationship for support with an ongoing placement program that includes at least preadmission evaluation and annual review to determine each worker's capability for normal competitive employment and maintenance of liaison with the appropriate community services for the placement in the employment of any of its workers who may qualify for that placement.   [PL 2003, c. 515, §4 (AMD).][RR 2015, c. 1, §2 (COR).] 3.  Director.  "Director" means the Director of the Bureau of General Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.   [PL 2007, c. 395, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 359, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 543, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 515, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 395, §2 (AMD). RR 2015, c. 1, §2 (COR).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1826-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 155: PURCHASES|Subchapter 2: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM REHABILITATION FACILITIES AND WORK CENTERS|5 §1826-D. Sunset (REPEALED)

 §1826-D. Sunset (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 359, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 816, §W (RP).