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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 30: INVESTMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN › Chapter 623: MAINE CHILDREN'S CABINET EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL › 5 §24052. Duties

§24052. Duties
1.  Duties.
The duties of the council include, but are not limited to:
A. Reviewing and addressing recommendations of the cabinet regarding young children in the following areas:
(1) Early childhood policy implementation to ensure an effective public and private service delivery system and reporting recommendations based upon the review to the cabinet; and
(2) The delivery of early childhood services by the departments of the cabinet and recommending improvements to increase efficiencies in the delivery of services;   [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]
B. Advising the Department of Health and Human Services regarding:
(1) The coordination of child care services in the State; and
(2) The preparation of any application, amendment, waiver request, plan or other document submitted by the department to the Federal Government regarding child care funding or other early childhood services grants;   [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]
C. Reviewing and commenting on initiatives and plans of the cabinet related to early childhood;   [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]
D. Submitting annually to the cabinet and the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and cultural affairs and health and human services matters recommendations for changes to laws and rules to reduce barriers to collaboration and coordination among federally funded and state-funded programs and services for young children and the children's families and to improve the quality of programs and services for young children statewide. Recommendations must include, but are not limited to, methods to:
(1) Promote the availability of services and programs for young children and the children's families across the State;
(2) Promote innovative programs for young children and the children's families including funding models for early childhood and education programs and services; and
(3) Enhance and improve quality and outcomes of early childhood and education programs and services, including child development services, home visitation, child care, education services, supervision services, health services and social services; and   [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]
E. Developing and periodically updating a process for evaluating the council's effectiveness in performing the council's duties, including advising the cabinet.   [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 31: RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND MAINE TRIBAL POPULATIONS › Chapter 631: PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS › 5 §25001. Commission established

§25001. Commission established
The Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Tribal Populations, established by section 12004‑J, subsection 19 and referred to in this chapter as "the commission," is an independent commission. The commission shall promote, implement and coordinate programs that create and improve opportunities and incorporate the goal of eliminating disparities for historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous and tribal populations in the State.   [PL 2021, c. 436, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 436, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 31: RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND MAINE TRIBAL POPULATIONS › Chapter 631: PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS › 5 §25002. Membership

§25002. Membership
1.  Membership.
To the extent possible, the commission must consist of members who represent the diverse racial, indigenous and tribal populations in the State. In making appointments, the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House shall consider and appoint residents of the State who have a knowledge of problems facing racial, indigenous and tribal populations in the State, who have experience in advocacy relating to racial, indigenous and tribal populations' issues and who provide leadership in programs or activities that create and improve opportunities for racial, indigenous and tribal populations. The commission consists of the following members:
A. Members appointed by the President of the Senate:
(1) A representative of a statewide organization promoting civil rights that has racial justice or racial equity as its primary mission;
(2) A representative of an economic policy organization or other data-focused organization;
(3) A representative of an organization with expertise in legal and policy matters related to public benefit programs that assists individuals with low incomes;
(4) A faculty member of a college or university in this State specializing in the history, the culture or the civil and human rights of historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous and tribal populations; and
(5) A representative of organized labor with expertise in labor rights and working conditions;   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
B. Members appointed by the Speaker of the House:
(1) A representative of an immigrant or refugee rights organization;
(2) A representative from a housing or homelessness advocacy organization;
(3) A representative of a community development financial institution; and
(4) A representative of a historically disadvantaged racial population of the State;   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
C. Members appointed by the Governor:
(1) A member of the public representing the faith-based community; and
(2) A member of the public representing youth; and   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
D. Other members:
(1) A representative from each of the federally recognized Indian tribes in the State; and
(2) Any other individual agreed to by a majority of commission members.   [PL 2021, c. 436, §5 (AMD).]
[PL 2021, c. 436, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 436, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 31: RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND MAINE TRIBAL POPULATIONS › Chapter 631: PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS › 5 §25003. Term of office

§25003. Term of office
Members of the commission are appointed for 2‑year terms. A member may serve multiple terms.   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
Members of the commission may serve after the expiration of their terms until their successors have taken office. The Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House may terminate the membership of their respective appointees for good cause. The reason for the termination must be communicated in writing to a member whose membership is terminated. The membership of any member of the commission must be terminated if the member is absent from 3 consecutive meetings without communicating good cause to a chair of the commission.   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 31: RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND MAINE TRIBAL POPULATIONS › Chapter 631: PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS › 5 §25004. Vacancies

§25004. Vacancies
A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed serves only for the remainder of that term and must be appointed by the same appointing authority. Any vacancy on the commission does not affect its powers.   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 31: RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND MAINE TRIBAL POPULATIONS › Chapter 631: PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS › 5 §25005. Chair

§25005. Chair
The commission shall select 3 chairs from among the members of the commission. The chairs are authorized to appoint subcommittees.   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 31: RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND MAINE TRIBAL POPULATIONS › Chapter 631: PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS › 5 §25006. Department input

§25006. Department input
The commission shall seek input from the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department of Education, as well as any other experts, in carrying out its duties.   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 31: RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND MAINE TRIBAL POPULATIONS › Chapter 631: PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS › 5 §25007. Duties and powers

§25007. Duties and powers
1.  Commission duties.
The commission shall:
A. Carry out research necessary to determine the status of historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous and tribal populations, including the study of income levels of and opportunities available to historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous and tribal populations and the examination of quantitative and qualitative data associated with those populations regarding business ownership, household assets, debts and income, housing, employment, education, health care and access to wealth, capital and benefits;   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
B. Seek public input by conducting public hearings annually to obtain information about the needs of and solutions to the problems faced by historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous and tribal populations; and   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
C. Beginning March 1, 2022, and annually thereafter, report to the Governor and the Legislature concerning the work and interests of the commission, including a summary of public comments obtained pursuant to paragraph B.   [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. RRRR, §1 (AMD).]
[PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. RRRR, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Commission powers.
The commission may:
A. Promote and coordinate activities on state and local levels designed to meet the problems faced by historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous and tribal populations;   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
B. Inform the public about the presence or absence of opportunities for historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous and tribal populations;   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
C. Conduct additional public hearings, conferences, workshops and other such meetings to obtain information about, discuss and publicize the needs of and solutions to the problems faced by historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous and tribal populations;   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
D. Submit to the Legislature such legislation as the commission determines appropriate for improving opportunities and eliminating disparities for historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous and tribal populations in the State;   [PL 2021, c. 436, §6 (AMD).]
E. Advise and consult with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court and other officials of the State and the Federal Government with respect to state and federal policies, programs and other activities affecting or relating to historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous and tribal populations; and   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
F. Advise and consult with the Governor and the Legislature about, and assist them in improving, opportunities for historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous and tribal populations.   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 436, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. RRRR, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 436, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 31: RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND MAINE TRIBAL POPULATIONS › Chapter 631: PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS › 5 §25008. Meetings

§25008. Meetings
The commission shall meet at the call of the chairs not less than 4 times each year.   [PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 31: RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND MAINE TRIBAL POPULATIONS › Chapter 631: PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS › 5 §25009. Administrative support (REPEALED)

§25009. Administrative support
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 436, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 31: RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND MAINE TRIBAL POPULATIONS › Chapter 631: PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS › 5 §25010. Federal and state funds

§25010. Federal and state funds
The commission may accept funds from the Federal Government, from a political subdivision of the State or from an individual, a foundation or a corporation and may expend funds for purposes that are consistent with this chapter. Funds received under this section must be deposited in an account maintained by the commission to support the work of the commission.   [PL 2021, c. 436, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 436, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 31: RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND MAINE TRIBAL POPULATIONS › Chapter 631: PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS › 5 §25011. Executive director; staff; duties

§25011. Executive director; staff; duties
The commission shall select an individual to serve as the executive director of the commission. The executive director shall hire appropriate staff to assist in carrying out the duties of the commission.   [PL 2021, c. 436, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 436, §9 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 6 §1. Title

§1. Title
Chapters 1 to 17 shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine Aeronautics Act".   [PL 1977, c. 678, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 678, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 6 §2. Purpose

§2. Purpose
It is declared that the purpose of chapters 1 to 17 is to further the public interest by:   [PL 1977, c. 678, §2 (AMD).]
1.  Revision.
The revision of existing statutes relative to aviation in order to centralize all aeronautical activities in a single state agency authorized to participate in any activity essential to progress in aeronautics;
2.  Funds.
[PL 1969, c. 498, §1 (RP).]
3.  Uniformity.
Effecting a uniformity in the regulations pertaining to aeronautical activities by authorizing the adoption of uniform regulations consistent with federal regulations and making noncompliance with federal regulations a violation of the State law, thereby enabling the law enforcement agencies of the State to enforce the laws regulating aeronautical activities;
[PL 1971, c. 404, §1 (AMD).]
4.  Safety.
Providing for the protection and promotion of the public interest and safety in connection with aeronautical activities.
[PL 1971, c. 404, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 498, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 404, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 678, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › 6 §11. Department; director; appointment, tenure, salary (REPEALED)

§11. Department; director; appointment, tenure, salary
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 498, §8 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 404, §12 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 531, §4 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 593, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › 6 §11-A. Director, Bureau of Aeronautics (REPEALED)

§11-A. Director, Bureau of Aeronautics
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 678, §25 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 504, §B3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › 6 §12. Duties

§12. Duties
The commissioner shall administer the laws relating to aeronautics and adopt and administer such rules concerning aeronautical activities not inconsistent with federal regulations covering aeronautics as may be necessary to promote public safety and the best interests of aviation in the State. The commissioner shall advance the interest of aeronautics within the State by studying aviation needs, assisting and advising authorized representatives of political subdivisions within the State in the development of aeronautics and by cooperating and coordinating with such other agencies whether local, state, regional or federal, as may be working toward the development of aeronautics within the State.   [PL 1999, c. 131, §6 (AMD).]
The commissioner shall supervise and control all state airports and shall adopt and administer such rules concerning the use of the airports as considered necessary. The commissioner may lease facilities at state-owned airports on such terms as the commissioner may direct. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 1999, c. 131, §6 (AMD).]
The commissioner has the care and supervision of such aircraft as may be owned by the State for the use of its departments and agencies and shall provide adequate hangar facilities and be responsible for the maintenance, repair, upkeep and operation of that aircraft. The commissioner shall charge these departments and agencies requisitioning aircraft amounts sufficient to reimburse the department of the full operating cost of these aircraft. All fees collected must be credited to the General Fund. Aircraft owned by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the Department of Marine Resources, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the Department of Public Safety are exempt and excluded from this paragraph.   [PL 1999, c. 131, §6 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
The commissioner shall exercise general supervision, control and direction on behalf of the State over all matters pertaining to the location, construction and maintenance of all air navigation facilities built or maintained, either in whole or in part, with money appropriated from the State Treasury. The commissioner may acquire land, easements and rights-of-way for the establishment of air navigation facilities. The land, easements and rights-of-way may be acquired by purchase, grant or condemnation in the manner hereinafter provided by Title 23, sections 154 to 161, and property so acquired may be conveyed to a town for use in connection with the establishment of air navigation facilities for such a consideration as the commissioner may determine.   [PL 1999, c. 131, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 498, §8 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 404, §§13,14 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 513, §22 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §§93,94 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 678, §26 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 456, §A22 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 504, §§B4,10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 131, §6 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › 6 §13. Powers

§13. Powers
The commissioner has the power to hold investigations, inquiries and hearings concerning matters covered by chapters 1 to 17 and the rules and orders adopted under chapters 1 to 17. Hearings are open to the public and must be held upon such notice as the commissioner may by rule provide. The commissioner has the power to administer oaths and affirmations, certify to all official acts, issue subpoenas and order the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers, books and documents. All hearings, notices, reviews and orders must comply with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. In case of the failure of any person to comply with any subpoena or order issued under the authority of this section, the commissioner may invoke the aid of any court of this State of general jurisdiction. The court may order that person to comply with the requirements of the subpoena or order or to give evidence touching the matter in question. Failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt of the order.   [PL 2013, c. 36, §2 (AMD).]
The commissioner has, in any part of the State, the same authority to enforce and to make arrests for the violation of any provision of chapters 1 to 17 or any rule or regulation promulgated or adopted under those chapters as sheriffs, police officers and constables have in their respective jurisdictions.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §31 (COR).]
The commissioner shall have power to conduct studies relating to aeronautical development within the State or any part thereof and may apply for and receive on behalf of the State federal aid in connection with those studies.   [PL 1977, c. 678, §27 (RPR).]
The commissioner may employ, subject to the Civil Service Law, personnel that the commissioner considers necessary to carry out the duties outlined in this chapter or imposed upon the commissioner with respect to aviation.   [PL 1995, c. 504, Pt. B, §5 (RPR); PL 1995, c. 504, Pt. B, §10 (AFF).]
The commissioner shall have jurisdiction over the state airways system. The expenditure of state funds in the interest of safety on any or all of the facilities of this system serves a useful public purpose and satisfies a public need. The commissioner shall prescribe the terms and conditions of the activities authorized for each facility.   [PL 1977, c. 678, §27 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 498, §8 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 404, §15 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 678, §27 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 127, §41 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B41 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 504, §§B5,10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 131, §7 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 36, §2 (AMD). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §31 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › 6 §14. Registration certificates (REPEALED)

§14. Registration certificates
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 498, §8 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 404, §§16-21 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 593, §23 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 745, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 678, §28 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › 6 §15. Orders; notices; hearings; review (REPEALED)

§15. Orders; notices; hearings; review
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 498, §8 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 678, §29 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › 6 §17. Aeronautical functions

§17. Aeronautical functions
The department shall be responsible for performing aeronautical functions including, but not limited to, the following:   [PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]
1.  Development.
Aid and assist municipalities and other political subdivisions in the development of their public airports;
[PL 2011, c. 351, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Federal aid.
Aid and assist municipalities and other political subdivisions with consultant and state engineers in the request for state and federal aid in the development of the capital improvement programs, planning grants, design and construction of airport projects;
[PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]
3.  Enforcement.
Enforce all state aviation laws;
[PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]
4.  Inspection.
Inspection of all commercial and utility airports open to the public and all private airports with commercial activity;
[PL 1999, c. 131, §8 (AMD).]
5.  Safety.
Develop and promote aeronautical safety;
[PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]
6.  Promotion.
Develop and promote aeronautics and education in aeronautics within the State;
[PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]
7.  Investigation.
Assist the National Transportation Safety Board as needed in the investigation of aircraft accidents and incidents in the State;
[PL 1991, c. 68 (AMD).]
8.  Federal regulations.
Maintain a complete file on all federal air regulations;
[PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]
9.  Snow removal.
[PL 2011, c. 351, §3 (RP).]
10.  Air navigation facilities.
Aid in development of a system of air navigation facilities;
[PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]
11.  Rules and regulations.
Adopt rules and regulations;
[PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]
12.  State airport system plan.
Develop a state airport system plan and periodically update;
[PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]
13.  Capital improvement programs.
Prepare capital improvement programs and aeronautical budgets;
[PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]
14.  Civil Aeronautics Board proceedings.
Monitor and participate in Civil Aeronautics Board proceedings; and
[PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]
15.  Further duties.
Carry out such other and further duties as are provided by law.
[PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 68 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 131, §8 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 351, §§2, 3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › 6 §19. Small community air service program

§19. Small community air service program
1.  Small community air service.
To promote essential air service, the Department of Transportation may administer a program of subsidies to qualified air carriers, patterned after the federal essential air service program, to ensure that small communities have adequate levels of service. This program must take into consideration a minimum round trip and minimum seating criteria for each eligible point to destinations within the State that provide access into the national air transportation system.
[PL 1991, c. 571, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Eligibility requirements.
To be eligible for subsidy, an air carrier must be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration to provide scheduled air service to the eligible point and must demonstrate a need for subsidy. The eligible point must be currently served by no more than one air carrier providing scheduled service.
[PL 1991, c. 571, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Subsidies.
The cost of air service subsidies must be allocated between the State and the community desiring to receive new service, with the State providing the percentage of the subsidy for which funds are available and the community providing the balance of the subsidy.
[PL 1991, c. 571, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Adoption of rules.
The Department of Transportation shall promulgate rules necessary to administer this section. The rules must establish the formula for reimbursement and application requirements.
[PL 1991, c. 571, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 571, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 3: AERONAUTICS COMMISSION (REPEALED) › 6 §45. Orders, notices; hearings; reveiw (REPEALED)

§45. Orders, notices; hearings; reveiw
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 498, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 3: AERONAUTICS COMMISSION (REPEALED) › 6 §46. Civil air patrol (REPEALED)

§46. Civil air patrol
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 460, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 498, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 4: REGISTRATIONS (REPEALED) › 6 §51. Airports (REPEALED)

§51. Airports
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 678, §32 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 504, §B10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 131, §§9,10 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 610, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 4: REGISTRATIONS (REPEALED) › 6 §52. Aircraft registration (REPEALED)

§52. Aircraft registration
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 678, §32 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 80, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 504, §B10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 131, §11 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 610, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 4: REGISTRATIONS (REPEALED) › 6 §53. Aircraft dealers (REPEALED)

§53. Aircraft dealers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 678, §32 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 80, §3 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 80 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 828, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 504, §B10 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 610, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 4: REGISTRATIONS (REPEALED) › 6 §54. Fees (REPEALED)

§54. Fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 678, §32 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 457, §GGG2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 610, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2011, c. 649, Pt. E, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 4: REGISTRATIONS (REPEALED) › 6 §55. Revocation or suspension (REPEALED)

§55. Revocation or suspension
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 678, §32 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 504, §B10 (AMD). RR 2009, c. 2, §4 (COR). PL 2011, c. 610, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 4: REGISTRATIONS (REPEALED) › 6 §56. Hearings, notices, reviews or orders (REPEALED)

§56. Hearings, notices, reviews or orders
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 678, §32 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 610, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 5: AERONAUTICAL DIRECTOR (REPEALED) › 6 §81. Appointment; term; salary (REPEALED)

§81. Appointment; term; salary
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 425, §§5-A (AMD). PL 1967, c. 490, §3 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 498, §7 (RP). PL 1969, c. 504, §14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 6: AIRPORTS › 6 §101. Categories

§101. Categories
All airports in this State shall be categorized as follows under this section.   [PL 1977, c. 678, §33 (NEW).]
1.  Commercial airports.
A. Air carrier airports are those airports regularly served by an air carrier airline and which meet Federal Air Regulation, Part 139, or subsequent revisions or amendments.   [PL 1977, c. 678, §33 (NEW).]
B. Commuter air carrier airports are those airports regularly served by commuter air carriers, which airports shall also meet such provisions of the federal air regulations, Part 139, as are duly adopted by the commissioner.   [PL 1977, c. 678, §33 (NEW).]
C. General Aviation I airports are those airports not regularly served by an air carrier or a commuter air carrier and can be classified as publicly or privately owned and can be further subdivided as:
(1) Land; or
(2) Seaplane.   [PL 1977, c. 678, §33 (NEW).]
[PL 1977, c. 678, §33 (NEW).]
2.  Utility airports.
A. Utility airports are airports that are publicly or privately owned and open to the public and subdivided into 2 classes:
(1) Land; or
(2) Seaplane.   [PL 1999, c. 131, §12 (AMD).]
B. Utility airports may not conduct commercial activities.   [PL 1999, c. 131, §12 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 131, §12 (AMD).]
3.  Heliports.
A. A heliport is an area, either at ground level or elevated, that is used for landing and taking off of helicopters. They are further subdivided into 2 categories:
(1) Commercial; or
(2) Noncommercial.   [PL 1977, c. 678, §33 (NEW).]
[PL 1977, c. 678, §33 (NEW).]
4.  Landing area; temporary.
A. A temporary landing area is an area open to the agency for the purpose of conducting aeronautical business for a limited period of time.   [PL 1977, c. 678, §33 (NEW).]
[PL 1977, c. 678, §33 (NEW).]
5.  Private airport with commercial activity.
A. A private airport with commercial activity is an airport that is not open to the public, but supports a commercial activity.   [PL 1999, c. 131, §13 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 131, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 678, §33 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 131, §§12,13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 6: AIRPORTS › 6 §102. Minimum airport standards; airport managers; fire equipment and safety

§102. Minimum airport standards; airport managers; fire equipment and safety
1.  Minimum standards.
A. Classification of airports by the commissioner.
(1) All airports shall be classified by the commissioner based on the published operating characteristics and limitations of the aircraft to be accommodated. All airports shall meet the appropriate minimum physical design criteria as set forth in the latest State or Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular and Federal Aviation Regulations for the airport's classification.
(2) The commissioner shall establish, maintain and periodically publish the current minimum physical design criteria and the criteria used as this section applies in the classification of "category" airports in the State.
(3) Waivers of any physical requirements may be given by the commissioner if the commissioner finds the action to be consistent with safety and public interest.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §32 (COR).]
[RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §32 (COR).]
2.  Airport managers.
A. All air carrier and commuter air carrier airports shall designate a person generally available who has administrative responsibility for operation and management of the airport. All general aviation commercial airports, as defined under chapter 6, shall have at least a part-time airport manager.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. A, §10 (COR).]
B. All airport managers shall perform the following duties.
(1) The airport manager, or the airport manager's authorized representative, shall be available during all hours of operation. A current telephone number must be on file with the department.
(2) The airport manager shall file a notice to air missions with the Federal Aviation Administration designating any changes in airport conditions that may affect safety. A "notice to air missions" file must be maintained at the airport.
(3) The airport manager shall display the local traffic pattern, airport traffic safety rules, any noise abatement procedures and any special orders relating to the airport and its operations at a prominent location on the airport.
(4) The airport manager shall submit a list of federal aviation registration numbers twice yearly to the department in May and November of all aircraft based at the airport manager's airport.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §33 (COR).]
C. [PL 2011, c. 610, Pt. A, §3 (RP).]
[RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §33 (COR).]
3.  Fire equipment and safety.
A.   [PL 1999, c. 131, §14 (RP).]
B. There shall be fire extinguishers of adequate size, type and amounts in locations as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association.   [PL 1977, c. 678, §33 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 131, §14 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 678, §33 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 131, §14 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 76, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 610, Pt. A, §§2, 3 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. A, §10 (COR). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §§32, 33 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 6: AIRPORTS › 6 §104. Abandoned airports; removal of identification markings

§104. Abandoned airports; removal of identification markings
Any abandoned airport from which markers, wind direction indicators or other aeronautical signs have not been removed is declared to be a public nuisance.   [PL 1977, c. 678, §33 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 678, §33 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 6: AIRPORTS › 6 §105. Aviation fueling facilities

§105. Aviation fueling facilities
1.  Aircraft fuel servicing operations.
Airports may, at their option, provide aircraft fuel servicing. The operations must meet the following minimum standards.
A. Aviation fuel must be stored in National Fire Protection Association approved facilities.   [PL 1999, c. 131, §17 (NEW).]
B. Aircraft fuel servicing must be conducted in accordance with accepted standards and requirements established by the National Fire Protection Association.   [PL 1999, c. 131, §17 (NEW).]
C. There must be fire extinguishers of adequate size, type and numbers in locations as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association.   [PL 1999, c. 131, §17 (NEW).]
[RR 1999, c. 1, §3 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1999, c. 1, §3 (COR). PL 1999, c. 131, §17 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 7: PROPERTY ACQUISITION › 6 §122. Land and air rights

§122. Land and air rights
1.  Land.
Private property needed by a city, town, county or authorized state agency for an airport or landing field or for the expansion of an airport or landing field may be acquired by gift, purchase, lease or other means. As a matter of public exigency, a city or town may take land for use as an airport or landing field whether such land is within or without its corporate limits and may alter, extend or discontinue such use. All proceedings including the assessment of damages and appeal therefrom shall be the same as is provided by law for laying out, altering and discontinuing town ways. No land outside the corporate limits of a city or town shall be laid out by it for such use unless the consent of the municipal officers of the town or city in which such land is located has first been obtained. As a matter of public exigency a county or authorized state agency may take land for use as an airport or landing field and may alter, extend or discontinue such use. In the case of a county or authorized state agency, all proceedings including assessment of damages, appeal and the taking of land in 2 or more counties shall be the same as provided by law for laying out, altering and discontinuing highways by the county commissioners. No property rights, or easements, of a public utility shall be taken without the approval of the Public Utilities Commission after hearing and upon such notice to the public utility affected thereby as said commission may order.
2.  Air rights.
The provisions hereof shall apply to the acquisition of air rights and easements over private property adjoining such airports and landing fields in order to provide unobstructed air space and safe approaches for the landing and taking off of aircraft using such airports and landing fields, to place and maintain suitable marks and lights for the safe operation thereof, and to prevent any use of such adjoining land as would hinder the proper development or use of such airports and landing fields. Cities and towns may enact zoning ordinances applicable to such airports, landing fields and adjoining lands situated within the limits of such cities and towns.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 8: AGRICULTURE › 6 §151. Agricultural aviation

§151. Agricultural aviation
A person may not conduct agricultural operations inconsistent with Federal Air Regulation, Part 137.   [PL 2015, c. 33, §1 (NEW).]
A person may operate aircraft from a limited-use landing area for the purposes of conducting agricultural operations if the permission of the owner of the limited-use landing area has been obtained.   [PL 2015, c. 33, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 678, §34 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 504, §B10 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 33, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 9: FINANCES (REPEALED) › 6 §161. Appropriations, bond issues and taxation (REPEALED)

§161. Appropriations, bond issues and taxation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 544, §16 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 678, §35 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 9: FINANCES (REPEALED) › 6 §162. Airport Construction Fund (REPEALED)

§162. Airport Construction Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 498, §§9,10 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 531 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 404, §22 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 771, §95 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 678, §35 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 10: AIRPORT AUTHORITIES › 6 §171. Purpose; enabling not mandatory; short title

§171. Purpose; enabling not mandatory; short title
The purpose of this chapter, which may be known and cited as "the Airport Authority Enabling Act," is to facilitate the creation of airport authorities to operate airports and provide air transportation services. This chapter provides a streamlined process for the creation of airport authorities but is not intended and may not be interpreted to preclude the operation of airports or the provision of air transportation services by any other entity or entities under any other law or authority.   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 10: AIRPORT AUTHORITIES › 6 §172. Definitions

§172. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Airport authority.
"Airport authority" means a quasi-municipal entity formed and chartered pursuant to this chapter to operate an airport and provide air transportation services.
[PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Airport sponsor.
"Airport sponsor" means a municipality, county or group of municipalities or counties that owns and operates an airport and accepts funds or property from the FAA.
[PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Board of directors or board.
"Board of directors" or "board" means the board of directors of an airport authority.
[PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Charter.
"Charter" means a private and special law or a series of private and special laws that establishes an airport authority and defines its responsibilities and authority.
[PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Charter territory.
"Charter territory" means the territorial limits of an airport authority as defined in its charter.
[PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Director.
"Director" means a member of the board.
[PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
7.  Founding entity.
"Founding entity" means any municipality or county that has on its own or together with one or more other municipalities or counties developed an airport authority proposal for approval under this chapter.
[RR 2007, c. 2, §1 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2007, c. 2, §1 (COR). PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 10: AIRPORT AUTHORITIES › 6 §173. Procedures; legal effect

§173. Procedures; legal effect
1.  Necessary provisions.
An airport authority charter must include the following that are not specified in this chapter:
A. The corporate name of the airport authority;   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
B. The territorial limits of the airport authority;   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
C. The number of directors of the airport authority;   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
D. The appointing authority responsible for appointing or the method of electing the first board of directors;   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
E. The terms of the directors who are elected or appointed subsequent to the first board. Terms of the first board are determined pursuant to section 174, subsection 4;   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
F. Whether the directors, subsequent to the first board, are appointed or elected. Reference must be made to the appropriate subsections of section 174; and   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
G. The procedures for a local referendum on the creation of the airport authority.   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Optional provisions.
An airport authority charter may include provisions relating to:
A. Special qualifications of directors, other than the residency requirement established under section 174;   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
B. Additional purposes and powers beyond those specified in this chapter;   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
C. Specific rights or responsibilities of founding entities;   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
D. Authorization for the airport authority to acquire the rights, interests, property and assets and assume the debts and liabilities of an airport sponsor; and   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
E. Any other powers or duties necessary to the accomplishment of the purposes for creating the airport authority.   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 10: AIRPORT AUTHORITIES › 6 §175. Airport authority; general powers; FAA

§175. Airport authority; general powers; FAA
Except as otherwise provided by law, for the purposes of its incorporation, an airport authority may own, construct, manage, maintain, enhance, expand or otherwise operate an airport and provide air transportation services.   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Subject to applicable laws.
All powers of an airport authority must be exercised in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and rules, including but not limited to FAA regulations, the provisions of this Title and the rules of the commissioner.
[PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Required approvals.
Before exercising any powers as an airport authority, an airport authority must obtain and possess all necessary written approvals from the commissioner and the FAA.
[PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 10: AIRPORT AUTHORITIES › 6 §176. Authority to acquire property; public purpose

§176. Authority to acquire property; public purpose
To the extent necessary for purposes of incorporation, an airport authority may take and hold any interest in real estate for an airport or landing field or for the expansion of an airport or landing field and may acquire air rights and easements over private property adjoining such airports and landing fields in order to provide unobstructed air space and safe approaches for the landing and taking off of aircraft using those airports and landing fields, to place and maintain suitable marks and lights for the safe operation of those airports and landing fields and to prevent any use of adjoining land that would hinder the proper development or use of those airports and landing fields. An airport authority may alter, extend or discontinue any such use of real estate.   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Purchase or lease.
An airport authority may take and hold an interest in real estate by gift, purchase, lease or other means.
[PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Eminent domain.
For purposes of its incorporation, as a matter of public exigency, an airport authority may exercise the right of eminent domain in accordance with section 177 to acquire any interest in real estate, including land outside the airport authority's charter territory, except that an airport authority may not take an interest in real estate located outside its charter territory without first obtaining the written consent of the municipal officers of the municipality in which that real estate is located.
A. No property rights or easements of a public utility may be taken under this subsection without the approval of the Public Utilities Commission after hearing and upon such notice to the public utility affected by the taking as the commission may order.   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Public purpose.
Any real estate or interest in real estate lawfully acquired, owned, leased, controlled or occupied by an airport authority for the purposes of its incorporation is declared to be acquired, owned, leased, controlled or occupied for public uses.
[PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS › Chapter 10: AIRPORT AUTHORITIES › 6 §178. Make and assume contracts

§178. Make and assume contracts
An airport authority, through its board of directors, in order to carry out the purposes of its incorporation, may contract with persons, governmental entities, utilities or corporations.   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).