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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §10007. Limitation on receipt of gifts, grants or donations; trustee policy and review

§10007. Limitation on receipt of gifts, grants or donations; trustee policy and review
In furtherance of the provisions of section 10902, subsection 2, paragraph B, the Board of Trustees of the Maine Maritime Academy, the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System and the Board of Trustees of the Maine Community College System shall each adopt a policy that ensures that each public system, its respective campus and any foundation related to each public system or its campus is prohibited from accepting funds from any source that would interfere with or otherwise restrict the academic freedoms typically accorded to the faculty of public higher educational institutions in teaching, research and expression of opinions. Policies adopted or amended by the trustees of each public system must include the establishment of a process for reviewing gifts, grants or donations of funds to ensure that the gifts, grants or donations of funds do not include restrictions that would interfere with or otherwise restrict the academic freedom of the faculty of each public system. This section may not be construed in such a way as to prohibit a donor from designating funds for a particular purpose or use, including, but not limited to, research, scholarships, construction or development.   [PL 2001, c. 86, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 86, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §10008. Information on meningococcal disease and vaccine

§10008. Information on meningococcal disease and vaccine
1.  Provision of information; report of vaccination.
Each postsecondary educational institution incorporated, chartered or established under the laws of the State that has a residential campus shall provide information on meningococcal disease and the meningococcal vaccine to each newly entering student who plans to live on the residential campus. This information must include any recommendations issued by the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding meningococcal disease and the meningococcal vaccine. The information must be accompanied by a statement directing the student to share the information with the student's parents or legal guardians.
[PL 2003, c. 581, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Construction.
This section may not be construed to require a postsecondary educational institution to provide the meningococcal vaccine to students.
[PL 2003, c. 581, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Review; repeal.
[PL 2003, c. 581, §1 (NEW); MRSA T. 20-A §10008, sub-§3 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 581, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §10009. Regulation of public safety on college and university campuses

§10009. Regulation of public safety on college and university campuses
1.  Definition.
As used in this section the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "College or university" means any postsecondary educational institution, including:
(1) Any degree-granting educational institution regulated under chapter 409;
(2) Any university in the University of Maine System;
(3) Any college in the Maine Community College System; and
(4) The Maine Maritime Academy.   [PL 2009, c. 170, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 170, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Power to regulate.
Nothing in Title 25, section 2011 limits the power of any college or university to regulate the possession of firearms on the property of the college or university.
[PL 2009, c. 170, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 170, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §10010. Current members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces

§10010. Current members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces
If a current member of the United States Armed Forces or a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who has been honorably discharged is enrolled in a program of education at any campus of the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System or the Maine Maritime Academy, that member or veteran is eligible for in-state tuition rates, regardless of the member's or veteran's state of residence.   [PL 2013, c. 488, §1 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 443, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 463, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 311, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 488, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §10010-A. Spouse or child of active duty member of United States Armed Forces

§10010-A. Spouse or child of active duty member of United States Armed Forces
A spouse or dependent child of an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces who is assigned to duty out of the State immediately following assignment to duty in the State is eligible for in-state tuition rates and fees at the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System or the Maine Maritime Academy as long as the spouse or dependent child is continuously enrolled in the postsecondary institution.   [PL 2021, c. 248, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 248, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §10012. High school graduates data; remedial courses (REPEALED)

§10012. High school graduates data; remedial courses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 615, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 20-A §10012, sub-§4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §10013. Report on first-generation students

§10013. Report on first-generation students
1.  Data and strategies.
By January 15, 2014, and annually thereafter, the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System, the Board of Trustees of the Maine Community College System and the Board of Trustees of the Maine Maritime Academy shall each submit to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters a report that includes the following information regarding first-generation college students, as defined by the trustees of the respective institutions:
A. Data regarding enrollment of first-generation college students and educational outcomes, including graduation rates for first-generation college students compared with other college students;   [PL 2013, c. 166, §1 (NEW).]
B. A summary of strategies used and activities undertaken to increase enrollment and graduation rates of first-generation college students and any available data indicating the effect of those strategies and activities; and   [PL 2013, c. 166, §1 (NEW).]
C. Plans for or recommendations regarding new strategies or actions designed to increase enrollment and graduation rates of first-generation college students.   [PL 2013, c. 166, §1 (NEW).]
After receiving a report under this section, the committee may submit legislation relating to the subject matter of the report.
[PL 2013, c. 166, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 166, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §10016. Private support organization

§10016. Private support organization
1.  Designation of private support organization.
The President of the Maine Maritime Academy may designate a nonprofit organization as the private support organization for the Maine Maritime Academy. If designated by the Maine Maritime Academy, a private support organization must be formed in accordance with this subsection.
A. The designated organization must be incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State, and its sole purpose, as reflected in its bylaws, must be to organize and foster support for the Maine Maritime Academy and its programs.   [PL 2023, c. 278, §1 (NEW).]
B. The President of the Maine Maritime Academy, or the president's designee, shall serve as a member of the private support organization's board of directors.   [PL 2023, c. 278, §1 (NEW).]
C. The President of the Maine Maritime Academy shall negotiate an annual memorandum of understanding between the Maine Maritime Academy and the private support organization that outlines a plan of work identifying priority projects of mutual benefit and cooperation. The private support organization's board of directors may delegate aspects of the plan of work to the executive director or president of the private support organization.   [PL 2023, c. 278, §1 (NEW).]
D. The President of the Maine Maritime Academy may permit the appropriate use of fixed property, equipment and facilities of the Maine Maritime Academy by the private support organization. Such use must be directly in keeping with the purpose of the private support organization as set out in this section and must comply with all appropriate state policies and procedures.   [PL 2023, c. 278, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 278, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 278, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 403: VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL INSTITUTES (REPEALED) › 20-A §10101. Purpose and intent (REPEALED)

§10101. Purpose and intent
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 532, §4 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 806, §§75,76 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 497, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 403: VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL INSTITUTES (REPEALED) › 20-A §10102. Definitions (REPEALED)

§10102. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 497, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 403: VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL INSTITUTES (REPEALED) › 20-A §10103. Establishment of institutes (REPEALED)

§10103. Establishment of institutes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 497, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 403: VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL INSTITUTES (REPEALED) › 20-A §10104. State board's general duties and authority; establishment of additional institutes (REPEALED)

§10104. State board's general duties and authority; establishment of additional institutes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 422, §19 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 110, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 497, §4 (RP). PL 1987, c. 402, §A120 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 403: VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL INSTITUTES (REPEALED) › 20-A §10105. Directors of institutes (REPEALED)

§10105. Directors of institutes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 497, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 403: VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL INSTITUTES (REPEALED) › 20-A §10106. Funding levels; capital construction plan; budget (REPEALED)

§10106. Funding levels; capital construction plan; budget
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 497, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 403: VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL INSTITUTES (REPEALED) › 20-A §10107. Contingent account (REPEALED)

§10107. Contingent account
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 497, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 403: VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL INSTITUTES (REPEALED) › 20-A §10108. Operation of courses at a secondary vocational, facility; administration; tuition charges (REPEALED)

§10108. Operation of courses at a secondary vocational, facility; administration; tuition charges
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 497, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 403: VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL INSTITUTES (REPEALED) › 20-A §10109. State scholarships at the vocational- technical institutes (REPEALED)

§10109. State scholarships at the vocational- technical institutes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 422, §20 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 497, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 403: VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL INSTITUTES (REPEALED) › 20-A §10110. Journeyman's examinations (REPEALED)

§10110. Journeyman's examinations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 468, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 806, §77 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 389, §8 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 497, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 403: VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL INSTITUTES (REPEALED) › 20-A §10111. Police officer at institutes (REPEALED)

§10111. Police officer at institutes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 497, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 403: VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL INSTITUTES (REPEALED) › 20-A §10112. Educational opportunities for recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (REPEALED)

§10112. Educational opportunities for recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 806, §78 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 497, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 404: ENERGY TESTING LABORATORY OF MAINE › 20-A §10201. Establishment

§10201. Establishment
The Energy Testing Laboratory of Maine, referred to in this chapter as "ETLM," is established.   [PL 1997, c. 607, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 320, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §25 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A59 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 607, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 404: ENERGY TESTING LABORATORY OF MAINE › 20-A §10202. Goals and objectives

§10202. Goals and objectives
The goals and objectives of ETLM are to provide those services that, among others, must meet the safety needs of industry and the public regarding the quality of construction of products tested by ETLM, the maintenance of high standards for testing conducted by ETLM and the provision of consultant services.   [PL 1997, c. 607, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 320, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 824, §A33 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 607, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 404: ENERGY TESTING LABORATORY OF MAINE › 20-A §10203. Authority

§10203. Authority
ETLM may, among other things, conduct tests, list products, supply labels, make reports, provide consultant services and provide other services consistent with the overall goals and objectives of ETLM as set forth in section 10202.   [PL 1997, c. 607, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 320, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 824, §A33 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 607, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 404: ENERGY TESTING LABORATORY OF MAINE › 20-A §10204. Fees

§10204. Fees
1.  Payment of fees.
Persons, corporations and all other bodies seeking services from ETLM shall pay all fees and charges set by ETLM for those services. All fees and charges shall be paid to ETLM in accordance with arrangements made by and between ETLM and those receiving the services.
[PL 1983, c. 320, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Dedicated account.
All fees received by ETLM shall be paid to the Treasurer of State to be placed in a separate, dedicated, nonlapsing income-earning or interest-earning account and shall be used solely for fulfilling the purposes of this chapter.
[PL 1983, c. 320, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 320, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 404: ENERGY TESTING LABORATORY OF MAINE › 20-A §10205. Records

§10205. Records
ETLM shall keep records of all tests conducted and of all moneys received and disbursed by it.   [PL 1983, c. 320, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 320, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 404: ENERGY TESTING LABORATORY OF MAINE › 20-A §10206. Exemptions

§10206. Exemptions
The following exemptions shall apply to ETLM:   [PL 1983, c. 320, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Rulemaking.
ETLM shall not be subject to the requirements of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, before it may adopt standards or policies to be utilized in carrying out its duties under this chapter, nor in establishing and setting fees to be charged for services provided by ETLM.
[PL 1983, c. 320, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Freedom of access.
Records maintained by ETLM relative to services provided to persons, corporations or any other body in accordance with this chapter are not public records as that term is defined in Title 1, section 402, subsection 3, except for the fiscal records maintained by ETLM.
[PL 1983, c. 320, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 320, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 405: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 20-A §10301. Establishment (REPEALED)

§10301. Establishment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 799, §1 (RP). PL 1983, c. 812, §108 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 862, §63 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 405: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 20-A §10302. Short title (REPEALED)

§10302. Short title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 799, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 405: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 20-A §10303. Definitions (REPEALED)

§10303. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 799, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 405: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 20-A §10304. Membership of commission (REPEALED)

§10304. Membership of commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 799, §1 (RP). PL 1983, c. 812, §109 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 862, §64 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 405: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 20-A §10305. Appointment of the chairman and vice-chairman (REPEALED)

§10305. Appointment of the chairman and vice-chairman
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 799, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 405: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 20-A §10306. Meetings (REPEALED)

§10306. Meetings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 799, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 405: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 20-A §10307. Staff (REPEALED)

§10307. Staff
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 799, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 405: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 20-A §10308. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

§10308. Powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 799, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 405: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 20-A §10309. Collection of information (REPEALED)

§10309. Collection of information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 799, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 405: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 20-A §10310. Limitations of the authority of commission (REPEALED)

§10310. Limitations of the authority of commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 799, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 405: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 20-A §10311. Designation of PECOM as the state agency (REPEALED)

§10311. Designation of PECOM as the state agency
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 799, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 406: MAINE HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT COUNCIL (REPEALED) › 20-A §10401. Maine Higher Educational Attainment Council established (REPEALED)

§10401. Maine Higher Educational Attainment Council established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 658, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 658, §5 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 714, §§LL3,4 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 395, §24 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 406: MAINE HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT COUNCIL (REPEALED) › 20-A §10402. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

§10402. Powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 658, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 658, §5 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 714, §LL1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 714, §§LL3,4 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 395, §24 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 407: THE MAINE STATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES (REPEALED) › 20-A §10501. Purpose (REPEALED)

§10501. Purpose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 407: THE MAINE STATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES (REPEALED) › 20-A §10502. Duties (REPEALED)

§10502. Duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10701. Definitions

§10701. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  Academic credit.
"Academic credit" means credit hours or some equivalent measure which may be awarded and which are applicable toward a degree.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Degree.
"Degree" means a document of achievement at the associate level or higher conferred by a postsecondary educational institution authorized to confer that degree in its home state. It includes educational, academic, literary and professional degrees. It also includes associate, baccalaureate, master's, first professional and doctoral degrees and certificates of advanced graduate studies.
[PL 2009, c. 274, §10 (AMD).]
3.  Educational institution.
"Educational institution" means any person, partnership, board, association, institution or corporation other than the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System and the Maine Maritime Academy that offers academic, educational, literary or professional courses or programs.
[PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 563, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §§7, 8 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 274, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10702. Use of name "community college," "college" or "university"

§10702. Use of name "community college," "college" or "university"
An educational institution may use the term "community college," "college" or "university" in connection with its operation or use any other name, title or descriptive matter that might tend to indicate that it is an institution of higher learning with the authority to confer degrees, only if it:   [PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §9 (AMD).]
1.  Temporary approval.
Is operating under a license or certificate of temporary approval from the state board in accordance with section 10703; or
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Authorization.
Has authorization to confer degrees in accordance with sections 10704 and 10704‑A.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §81 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A81 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10703. Temporary approval to use the name "community college," "college" or "university"

§10703. Temporary approval to use the name "community college," "college" or "university"
1.  Power.
The state board may grant an applicant a certificate of temporary approval, permitting use of the term "community college," "college" or "university" in its name until the earlier of:
A. The expiration of the academic year; or   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
B. The applicant is authorized by the Legislature to grant degrees in accordance with section 10704.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §10 (AMD).]
2.  Extensions and renewals.
The state board may extend or renew a certificate of temporary approval for not more than 2 years.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10704. Initial authority to confer certain degrees

§10704. Initial authority to confer certain degrees
An educational institution may confer certain degrees if it has been granted initial authority under an Act of the Legislature.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §82 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A82 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10704-A. Authority to confer additional degrees

§10704-A. Authority to confer additional degrees
An educational institution initially authorized by the Legislature to offer certain degrees under section 10704 may offer additional degrees with the approval of the state board.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §83 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A83 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10705. Courses for credit

§10705. Courses for credit
An educational institution may offer courses or programs for academic credit leading to degree-completion requirements only if:   [PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §11 (AMD).]
1.  Authority.
It has been authorized under sections 10704 and 10704‑A to grant degrees;
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §84 (AMD).]
2.  State board authority.
It has been given temporary authority by the state board to use the name "community college," "college" or "university";
[PL 2009, c. 274, §11 (AMD).]
3.  Out-of-state institution.
It is:
A. Located outside the State; and   [PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §11 (AMD).]
B. Authorized by the state board to offer courses for academic credit leading to degree-completion requirements; or   [PL 2009, c. 274, §11 (AMD).]
[PL 2009, c. 274, §11 (AMD).]
4.  Coordinated programs.
It is offering courses or programs in coordination with an educational institution in the State that is authorized to grant degrees and the state board has approved the coordination.
[PL 2009, c. 274, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A84 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §11 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 274, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10706. Coordinated programs

§10706. Coordinated programs
An educational institution may offer programs for academic credit that are coordinated with a Maine degree-granting educational institution and that have been approved by the state board.   [PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10707. Applications

§10707. Applications
1.  Degree-granting authority.
Applications for authority to grant degrees shall be made on application to the state board on forms provided by the commissioner.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §85 (AMD).]
2.  Temporary use of name.
Applications for temporary state board authority to use the name "community college," "college" or "university" must be made to the state board on forms provided by the commissioner.
[PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §13 (AMD).]
3.  Courses for academic credit.
Applications by out-of-state educational institutions to offer courses for academic credit shall be made to the state board on forms provided by the commissioner.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
4.  Coordinated programs.
Applications to offer coordinated programs shall be made to the state board on forms provided by the commissioner.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
5.  Exempt status.
Applications for exempt status under section 10708, subsection 2, shall be made to the commissioner.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A85 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10708. Exemptions

§10708. Exemptions
This chapter does not apply to educational institutions which:   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  Prior to September 18, 1981.
Had been authorized by the Legislature or the state board to grant undergraduate or graduate degrees prior to September 18, 1981 and are offering additional or different degrees at the same level;
[PL 2009, c. 274, §12 (AMD).]
2.  Federal reservations.
Offer programs or courses that are conducted solely on a federal reservation over which the Federal Government has exclusive jurisdiction. The commissioner shall authorize exempt status under this subsection;
[PL 2005, c. 85, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Noncredit courses.
Offer courses or programs that are not for academic credit; and
[PL 2005, c. 85, §1 (AMD).]
4.  Religious, nonpublic, educational institution.
Meet the following criteria.
A. The educational institution must be substantially owned, operated or supported by a bona fide church or religious organization.   [PL 2005, c. 85, §2 (NEW).]
B. The educational programs of the educational institution must be primarily designed for, aimed at and attended by persons who seek to learn the particular religious faith or beliefs of the church or religious organization under paragraph A.   [PL 2005, c. 85, §2 (NEW).]
C. The programs under paragraph B must be intended to prepare students to assume leadership positions in, or enter into some other vocation closely related to, the particular faith of the church or religious organization under paragraph A.   [PL 2005, c. 85, §2 (NEW).]
The exemption under this subsection does not apply to any educational institution that represents to any student or prospective student that the major purpose of its program is to prepare the student for a vocation not closely related to the particular religious faith of the educational institution or to provide the student with a general educational program substantially equivalent to the educational programs offered by schools or departments or branches of schools that are not exempt from this section. Any educational institution receiving an exemption under this subsection must inform all applicants of its exempt status in writing and must prominently display the following statement on all written materials, including, but not limited to, any electronic materials, made available to potential applicants or to the general public: "Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20‑A, section 10708, subsection 4, this institution is not required to obtain authorization from either the State Board of Education or the Maine State Legislature in order to: (1) use the name "junior college," "college" or "university," (2) offer courses or programs for academic credit or (3) confer degrees."
[PL 2005, c. 85, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 85, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 274, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10709. Penalties

§10709. Penalties
Any educational institution conferring degrees within the State or offering courses or programs within the State that carry academic credit without being authorized or approved to do so in accordance with this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000, payable to the State, to be recovered in a civil action.   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §14 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 548, §A14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10710. Rules

§10710. Rules
The state board shall, in accordance with section 3, adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10711. Prohibition

§10711. Prohibition
The authority of an educational institution to confer degrees may not be sold, transferred, assigned or given as collateral. Any purported sale, transfer, assignment or encumbrance of this authority is void.   [PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10712. Termination of degree-granting authority

§10712. Termination of degree-granting authority
The authority of an educational institution to confer degrees terminates upon determination by the state board that any of the following has occurred:   [PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Discontinuance of instruction.
The substantial discontinuance of instruction by the educational institution;
[PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Sale of stock.
The sale, exchange or other transfer of all or a substantial part of the voting stock of an educational institution;
[PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Sale or lease of assets.
The sale, exchange, lease or other transfer of all or a substantial part of the assets of an educational institution; or
[PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Merger; consolidation; reorganization.
The merger or consolidation of the educational institution with an external entity, or the reorganization of the educational institution, including, but not limited to, reorganization in bankruptcy. This subsection does not apply and authority to confer degrees is not terminated if degree programs are consolidated or reorganized within an educational institution and are at the same level as those authorized by the Legislature or the state board prior to the consolidation or reorganization.
[PL 2009, c. 274, §13 (AMD).]
Upon termination of its degree-granting authority pursuant to this section, an educational institution may apply to the state board pursuant to section 10703 for a certificate of temporary approval to use the term "community college," "college" or "university" in its name.   [PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §14 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §14 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 274, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10713. Investigations; hearings

§10713. Investigations; hearings
1.  Investigations.
Whenever the state board believes that an event, transaction or condition within the scope of section 10712 may have occurred or may exist, it may conduct an investigation, which may include, but is not limited to, an examination of the educational institution by a visiting committee convened by the state board for that purpose. As part of an investigation conducted under this subsection, the state board has the power to subpoena and examine under oath educational institutions, their trustees, directors, officers and employees, lenders, creditors and investors, together with their records, books and accounts. The state board may also require the educational institution to provide other written information relevant to the subject matter of the investigation in the format prescribed by the state board. The Superior Court has jurisdiction upon complaint filed by the state board to enforce any subpoena or request for other written information issued under this subsection.
[PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).]
2.  Hearings.
Before making any of the determinations authorized by section 10712, the state board shall give the educational institution an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV.
[PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 409: DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS › 20-A §10714. Application; retroactivity

§10714. Application; retroactivity
1.  Application.
Sections 10711 to 10713 apply to all educational institutions having degree-granting authority on or after the effective date of those sections, except that sections 10711 to 10713 do not apply to any educational institution if the action taken under those sections constitutes an impairment of contract that violates the United States Constitution, Article 1, Section 10, Clause 1.
[PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Retroactivity.
Any transaction described in section 10711 or 10712 occurring on or after December 4, 1990, is subject to sections 10711 to 10713.
[PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 410: FALSE ACADEMIC DEGREES OR CERTIFICATES › 20-A §10802. Unlawful to issue, manufacture, or use false academic degrees; penalty

§10802. Unlawful to issue, manufacture, or use false academic degrees; penalty
1.  False academic degree.
A person may not issue or manufacture a false academic degree. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class C crime.
[PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Use of false academic degree.
A person may not use a false academic degree:
A. To obtain employment;   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
B. To obtain a promotion or higher compensation in employment;   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
C. To obtain admission to an institution of higher learning; or   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
D. In connection with any business, trade, profession or occupation.   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
A person who violates this subsection commits a Class D crime.
[PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 410: FALSE ACADEMIC DEGREES OR CERTIFICATES › 20-A §10803. Unlawful to use degree or certificate when course work not completed; penalty

§10803. Unlawful to use degree or certificate when course work not completed; penalty
1.  Unlawful use of degree.
A person may not knowingly use a degree, certificate, diploma, transcript or other document purporting to indicate that the person has completed an organized program of study or completed courses when the person has not completed the organized program of study or the courses as indicated on the degree, certificate, diploma, transcript or document:
A. To obtain employment;   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
B. To obtain a promotion or higher compensation in employment;   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
C. To obtain admission to an institution of higher learning; or   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
D. In connection with any business, trade, profession or occupation.   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class D crime.
[PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 410: FALSE ACADEMIC DEGREES OR CERTIFICATES › 20-A §10804. Consumer protection

§10804. Consumer protection
The department shall provide, via publicly accessible sites on the Internet, information to protect students, businesses and others from persons, institutions or entities that issue, manufacture or use false academic degrees. This information must include the names of known state, national and international diploma mills, degree mills, accreditation mills and substandard schools or institutions of higher education.   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10901. Definitions

§10901. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  Trustees.
"Trustees" means the Trustees of the University of Maine System.
[PL 1985, c. 779, §46 (AMD).]
2.  University.
"University" means the University of Maine System.
[PL 1985, c. 779, §46 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §46 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10901-A. University of Maine System

§10901-A. University of Maine System
The University of Maine System is made up of 7 universities.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Campuses.
The universities of the University of Maine System are located and named as follows:
A. Orono - University of Maine;   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]
B. Augusta - University of Maine at Augusta;   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]
C. Farmington - University of Maine at Farmington;   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]
D. Fort Kent - University of Maine at Fort Kent;   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]
E. Machias - University of Maine at Machias;   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]
F. Presque Isle - University of Maine at Presque Isle; and   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]
G. Portland and Gorham - University of Southern Maine.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 12, §UUU1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10902-A. Report by trustees

§10902-A. Report by trustees
The trustees, or their board representative, shall appear annually, in January, before the Joint Standing Committee on Education to report on efforts by the University of Maine System to comply with the state public policy on higher education established by section 10902. That report shall include, but need not be limited to, the following:   [PL 1985, c. 779, §49 (AMD).]
1.  Planning.
Efforts of the trustees to assure a cohesive system of planning for a delivery of higher educational opportunities; and
[PL 1983, c. 799, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Accounting.
An accounting of the prior year's funding.
[PL 1983, c. 799, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 799, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §49 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10902-B. Report by chancellor

§10902-B. Report by chancellor
The Chancellor of the University of Maine System shall be invited by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate annually, in January, to appear before a joint session of the Legislature to address the Legislature on the state of the university system and such other matters as the chancellor desires to bring to the Legislature's attention.   [PL 1985, c. 779, §50 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 799, §3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §50 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10903. State agency

§10903. State agency
The university shall be an instrumentality and agency of the State for the purpose for which it was established and for which it has been managed and maintained under Private and Special Law 1865, chapter 532, and related supplementary legislation.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10904. Trust funds

§10904. Trust funds
1.  Accounting.
Endowment, trust and other nonexpendable funds for investment held by the trustees, which have been or may be created and established by private donors for the benefit of the university or for any purpose directly related to the activities of the university, shall be preserved in their several separate identities in the books of account of the university and administered according to the terms of the gifts.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Management of individual funds.
For the purpose of investment only, and in order to afford to each fund the advantage of a diversification of risk wider than can be obtained by preserving the investment unity of each fund, and in the absence of any conditions or restrictions to the contrary made by the donor, the trustees may combine, pool and merge these funds with other similar funds. The trustees shall account for profits, losses and income to each individual fund in the proportion which its value bears to the total value of the merged fund as of the date of merger.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
3.  Valuation of individual funds.
If a new fund is merged into an existing combination of funds, the proportionate shares shall be determined by calculating the assets of the existing combination of funds at the then market value, and calculating the future shares of each individual fund in proportion to its value to the whole of the new combination.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10904-A. Maintenance fund

§10904-A. Maintenance fund
The treasurer of the university shall establish and maintain a fund for maintenance of building space constructed with proceeds of any bond issued pursuant to an Act of the Legislature that requires such an account. The trustees shall acquire sufficient private and other non-General Fund contributions to maintain the space for the expected duration of its use.   [PL 1997, c. 718, Pt. A, §10 (AFF); PL 1997, c. 718, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 718, Pt. B, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 718, §§A10,B2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 718, §B1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10905. Treasurer; compensation

§10905. Treasurer; compensation
The trustees shall appoint a full-time treasurer of the university. The treasurer shall give bond for the faithful performance of the duties of the office in an amount and with such conditions and sureties as the trustees may determine. The compensation of the treasurer shall be set by the trustees.   [PL 1983, c. 862, §65 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §81 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 862, §65 (AMD).