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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 3: ACTIVATION OF STATE MILITARY FORCES › 37-B §187. Bounds and limits of camps

§187. Bounds and limits of camps
The bounds and limits of camps may be fixed and intrusion within those limits may be restricted as follows.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Fixing the limits.
A commanding officer on duty may fix necessary bounds and limits to the commanding officer's camp or parade. In doing so, the commanding officer may not prevent passage along a through road. By order of the Governor, the commanding officer may, as described in subsection 2, restrict use or passage through an extended area not more than 1/2 mile around the camp. The owners of land within that surrounding security area and their agents may not be prevented from using, occupying or improving their land in the same manner as they were accustomed to do at the time the camp was occupied.
[RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §7 (COR).]
2.  Confinement of intruders.
Any person who intrudes within the fixed limits after being forbidden, or resists a sentinel attempting to put or keep the person out of those limits, or disturbs, interrupts or otherwise hinders the passage of troops or the discharge of their duty, may be confined under guard for up to 14 hours at the discretion of the commanding officer.
[RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §8 (COR).]
3.  Intoxicating beverages.
The commanding officer of any camp or armory may prohibit the introduction or sale of any intoxicating beverage within the necessary or extended limits of the camp or armory.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §§7, 8 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 3: ACTIVATION OF STATE MILITARY FORCES › 37-B §188. Closing of stores (REPEALED)

§188. Closing of stores
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 583, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 3: ACTIVATION OF STATE MILITARY FORCES › 37-B §189. Reemployment rights (REPEALED)

§189. Reemployment rights
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 594, §11 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 285, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 3: ACTIVATION OF STATE MILITARY FORCES › 37-B §190. Security at National Guard military facilities and real property of the department (REPEALED)

§190. Security at National Guard military facilities and real property of the department
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 108, §5 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 341, §10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 4: SPECIAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING STATE MILITARY FORCES OTHER THAN THE NATIONAL GUARD › 37-B §221. Other state military components

§221. Other state military components
1.  Organization.
When necessary to provide for the adequate protection of the State, the Governor as Commander in Chief may organize as components of the state military forces an adequate number of Army and Navy units for the length of time that the Governor directs. Those components consist of the militia, the naval militia and the Maine State Guard.
[RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §9 (COR).]
2.  Duties.
In the event of the organization of other forces described in subsection 1, those units may be ordered by the Governor to perform duties that the Governor directs, including duties that the National Guard would be called to perform, consistent with this chapter and other applicable laws.
[RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §10 (COR).]
3.  Maine Code of Military Justice.
All persons serving in the militia, naval militia and Maine State Guard shall be subject to the Maine Code of Military Justice while in an active state duty status.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Applicability of provisions.
[PL 2001, c. 662, §25 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 662, §25 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §§9, 10 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 4: SPECIAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING STATE MILITARY FORCES OTHER THAN THE NATIONAL GUARD › 37-B §222. Militia

§222. Militia
The militia shall consist of all able-bodied citizens of the State, or able-bodied persons who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States, who are at least 18 years of age and not more than 45 years of age, and who are enrolled pursuant to section 225, or who have been enlisted, appointed or commissioned.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 4: SPECIAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING STATE MILITARY FORCES OTHER THAN THE NATIONAL GUARD › 37-B §223. Naval militia

§223. Naval militia
1.  Composition.
The naval militia of the State of Maine shall consist of such persons as may be enlisted, appointed or commissioned therein from the militia.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Administration.
The Commander in Chief may organize the forces prescribed in subsection 1 as the Commander in Chief considers proper. When in the Commander in Chief's judgment the efficiency of the naval militia will be increased thereby, or whenever public interest may demand it, the Commander in Chief may alter, reorganize or disband any or all of the naval militia. The Commander in Chief may, at any time, change the organization of the naval militia so as to conform to any organization, or system of drill or instruction adopted for the United States Navy, and increase and decrease for that purpose the number of officers, warrant officers, chief petty officers, petty officers and enlisted personnel and to change their grades, titles and designations.
The system of administration, drill and instruction of the naval militia must conform, as nearly as practicable, to that of the United States Navy.
[RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §11 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §11 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 5: UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT › 37-B §261. Officers provide own uniforms and equipment

§261. Officers provide own uniforms and equipment
All commissioned officers and warrant officers in the state military forces shall provide themselves with uniforms and equipment required by federal regulation. The Adjutant General may purchase and issue as state property on memorandum receipt or sell for cash to these officers the necessary uniforms and equipment.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 5: UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT › 37-B §262. Exemption from attachment and distress

§262. Exemption from attachment and distress
The clothes, arms, military outfit and accoutrements furnished by or through the State to, or required of, a member of the state military forces are not subject to any civil action, distress, execution or sale for debt or payment of taxes.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 5: UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT › 37-B §263. Repair of equipment

§263. Repair of equipment
The Adjutant General shall make arrangements for the necessary repair, cleansing and renovation of all clothes, arms, military outfits or accoutrements of the state military forces. If the repair, cleansing or renovation is due to the negligence of a member, the cost shall be charged against pay due, or to become due, to the member or recovered in the same manner as a forfeiture under the Maine State Code of Military Justice.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 5: UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT › 37-B §265. State equipment; obsolete ordnance issued to municipalities (REPEALED)

§265. State equipment; obsolete ordnance issued to municipalities
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 662, §30 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 6: CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY FACILITIES › 37-B §301. Acquisition of property for construction of military facilities

§301. Acquisition of property for construction of military facilities
1.  Duty of municipal officers.
[PL 2001, c. 662, §31 (RP).]
2.  Gifts to the State.
The Governor or the Adjutant General, or both, may accept, in the name of the State, donations of real estate and personal property to be used for military purposes by the state military forces upon such conditions as the donor may prescribe. The Governor may prescribe further rules pertaining to donated property.
[PL 2001, c. 662, §32 (AMD).]
3.  Eminent domain.
The Adjutant General may acquire real property by right of eminent domain in the manner prescribed by law for the taking of land for highway purposes, and both real and personal property by purchase, gift or otherwise, for the purpose of construction or maintenance of armories, airports, shipyards and other military facilities, including the building or improvement and maintenance of railroads or roads necessary for the more efficient use of these facilities for military purposes and the procuring of equipment and supplies for military purposes.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 594, §§13,14 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §§31,32 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 6: CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY FACILITIES › 37-B §302. Construction of armories

§302. Construction of armories
1.  By the State.
Whenever the Military Fund is sufficient, the Adjutant General may, with the approval of the Governor, erect armories and other necessary buildings.
[PL 2001, c. 662, §33 (AMD).]
2.  By municipalities.
[PL 2001, c. 662, §34 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 662, §§33,34 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 6: CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY FACILITIES › 37-B §303. Payment of state expenses (REPEALED)

§303. Payment of state expenses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 594, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 6: CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY FACILITIES › 37-B §304. Rent for use of armories (REPEALED)

§304. Rent for use of armories
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 594, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 6: CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY FACILITIES › 37-B §305. Use of armories limited (REPEALED)

§305. Use of armories limited
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 594, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 6: CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY FACILITIES › 37-B §306. Tax exemption

§306. Tax exemption
All real estate and personal property owned or leased by the State, by any municipality, or by any organization of the state military forces and used for military purposes is exempt from all taxation during the period of that ownership or lease and use.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 6: CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY FACILITIES › 37-B §307. Penalty for violation of this section

§307. Penalty for violation of this section
Any municipal officer who fails to comply with this subchapter is guilty of a Class E crime. Any fine imposed under this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund.   [PL 1983, c. 594, §16 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 594, §16 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7: PENALTIES › 37-B §341. Prosecution of offenses

§341. Prosecution of offenses
Unless otherwise provided, offenses described in this chapter except where committed by a person subject to the Maine Code of Military Justice or the United States Uniform Code of Military Justice, may be prosecuted by complaint or indictment before a court of competent criminal jurisdiction. All fines and forfeitures collected under this chapter and not otherwise specifically provided for shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7: PENALTIES › 37-B §343. Parental rights and responsibilities; parent on active duty (REPEALED)

§343. Parental rights and responsibilities; parent on active duty
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 353, §4 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 341, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 37-B §351. Maine National Guard Education Assistance Program

§351. Maine National Guard Education Assistance Program
There is established the Maine National Guard Education Assistance Program, referred to in this subchapter as "the program."   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 37-B §352. Definitions

§352. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Course.
"Course" means a class taught over a semester, trimester, quarter or term.
[PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Degree program.
"Degree program" means a course of study designed to culminate in a specific degree, diploma or certificate.
[PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Member.
"Member" means a member of a federally recognized unit of the Maine National Guard.
[PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
4.  State postsecondary education institution.
"State postsecondary education institution" means the University of Maine System, the Maine Maritime Academy, the Maine Community College System or any other college or university system established as a public instrumentality of this State, the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, or a private nonprofit postsecondary education institution in this State registered with the Military Bureau as a participating institution in accordance with this subchapter.
[PL 2017, c. 419, §1 (AMD).]
5.  Tuition.
"Tuition" means the total semester, trimester, quarter or term or credit hour cost of instruction to the student as periodically published in the catalog of a state postsecondary education institution, excluding mandatory fees and lab fees and other expenses such as book charges, room and board.
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §4 (AMD).]
6.  Tuition benefit.
"Tuition benefit" means tuition provided by the Maine National Guard using either state or federal funds or waivers of tuition from a state postsecondary education institution.
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §4 (AMD).]
7.  Unsatisfactory participant.
"Unsatisfactory participant" means a member who has accumulated 9 or more unexcused absences from unit training assemblies or who within a 12-month period, without proper authorization, fails to attend or complete the entire period of annual training.
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 419, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 37-B §352-A. Participating institution registration

§352-A. Participating institution registration
A member is entitled to a tuition benefit described in this subchapter at a private nonprofit postsecondary education institution in the State if that private nonprofit postsecondary education institution is registered with the Military Bureau as a participating institution in the manner prescribed by the bureau. The bureau may adopt rules to implement the registration requirement described in this section. Rules adopted in accordance with this section are routine technical rules as described under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2.   [PL 2017, c. 419, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 419, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 37-B §353. Tuition grant for member (REPEALED)

§353. Tuition grant for member
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 469, §5 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 37-B §353-A. Maine National Guard Postsecondary Fund

§353-A. Maine National Guard Postsecondary Fund
The Maine National Guard Postsecondary Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established in the Military Bureau as a nonlapsing account in the General Fund to provide tuition benefits for eligible Maine National Guard members to state postsecondary education institutions. Deposits to the fund may come from sources including but not limited to: the Armory Rental Fund established in section 152; the Capital Repair, Maintenance, Construction and Acquisition Account established in section 154; the reimbursement fund established in section 155; revenue generated from the Maine Military Authority; and rental income fees under Title 5, section 1742, subsection 26, paragraph B. The Adjutant General is responsible for oversight and allocation of these funds in accordance with this subchapter. The Adjutant General shall provide a report to the Commissioner of Education on the first day of January each calendar year accounting for the use of all funds in the fund.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 37-B §353-B. Tuition benefit for member

§353-B. Tuition benefit for member
A member who meets the prerequisites of section 354 is entitled to a 100% tuition benefit at a state postsecondary education institution, except that the tuition benefit at a state postsecondary education institution that is a private nonprofit postsecondary education institution may not exceed the in-state tuition at the University of Maine at Orono for the previous academic year. The benefit applies to tuition for a member enrolled or accepted for admission to a state postsecondary education institution on a full-time or part-time basis. To be eligible for the benefit, a member must be enrolled full-time or part-time at a state postsecondary education institution. The benefit may be used to earn one credential at the following levels: baccalaureate, associate or certificate and licensure. The benefit must be reduced by any other tuition assistance received by a member not related to housing costs or non-tuition expenses.   [PL 2017, c. 419, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §6 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 419, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 37-B §353-C. Waiver required

§353-C. Waiver required
If the cost of providing the tuition benefit under this subchapter exceeds the amount of money available in the Maine National Guard Postsecondary Fund established in section 353-A, the tuition benefit must be provided in the form of a tuition waiver provided by the state postsecondary education institution.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 37-B §354. Minimum prerequisites

§354. Minimum prerequisites
To qualify for the tuition benefit, the member must:   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Basic training.
Have successfully completed basic training or received a commission;
[PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Participant.
Be a satisfactory participant in the Maine National Guard who has not previously earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent and be a member in good standing of the Maine National Guard at the beginning of and throughout the entire semester for which the member receives benefits;
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §7 (AMD).]
3.  Contractual commitment.
Enter into a written contractual commitment with the Maine National Guard to serve in the Maine National Guard for at least one year beyond the end of the term for which a tuition benefit is granted; and
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §7 (AMD).]
4.  Pursued all other benefits available.
Have applied for all available tuition benefits not related to housing costs or non-tuition expenses, including but not limited to:
A. Federally funded military tuition assistance;   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).]
B. Employer tuition reimbursements or assistance; and   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).]
C. Federal grants, such as a Federal Pell Grant.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §§7, 8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 37-B §355. Cessation of tuition benefit

§355. Cessation of tuition benefit
The tuition benefit granted under this subchapter for a member ceases upon:   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Credit hours.
Accumulation of 130 credit hours or the equivalent of the tuition benefit as provided in this subchapter when the benefit is used in part or in whole;
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).]
2.  Unsatisfactory participation.
Unsatisfactory participation in the Maine National Guard as certified to the state postsecondary education institution by the Adjutant General;
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).]
3.  Good academic standing.
Failure by the member to maintain good academic standing and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale at the state postsecondary education institution; or
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).]
4.  Restitution plan.
Imposition of a plan for the member to pay restitution of tuition benefits in accordance with this subchapter.
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 37-B §356. Restitution

§356. Restitution
Repayment of the tuition benefit is required pursuant to this section.   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Failure to complete.
A member shall pay the full amount of a tuition benefit for each course during the preceding semester, trimester, quarter or term that:
A. The member fails to complete; or   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
B. The member completes but for which the member earns a grade lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Repay tuition.
If the member becomes an unsatisfactory participant or does not remain in good academic standing with the state postsecondary education institution, then the member shall repay the full amount of a tuition benefit for all courses taken during the preceding semester, trimester, quarter or term to the Maine National Guard.
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §10 (AMD).]
3.  Restitution.
If the member does not fulfill the member's contractual commitment to the Maine National Guard under section 354, subsection 3, then the Adjutant General shall notify the member in writing that the member is liable for restitution and the member shall repay the full amount of the tuition benefit for the last school year.
[PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Rules.
The Adjutant General shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section, which are routine technical rules under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §11 (NEW).]
A member may appeal the requirement to make restitution pursuant to this section if the member files a written notice of intent to appeal with the Adjutant General within 30 days of notice that the member is liable for restitution. During the pendency of the appeal, the requirement of restitution is postponed. If the Adjutant General determines that the member met the requirements for restitution as described in subsection 1, 2 or 3 and that there were not sufficient extenuating circumstances to excuse the failure of the member to complete satisfactorily the course or participation in the Maine National Guard, the Adjutant General shall inform the member of this determination and the member shall make restitution for those courses for which the Adjutant General determines the member is liable. The decision of the Adjutant General is final and may not be appealed.   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §§10, 11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 37-B §357. In-state tuition rates

§357. In-state tuition rates
Unless otherwise provided under this subchapter, a member who is approved to receive tuition benefits under this subchapter qualifies for in-state tuition rates.   [PL 2017, c. 419, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §12 (RPR). PL 2017, c. 419, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 37-B §358. Application (REPEALED)

§358. Application
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 37-B §359. Mobilized or deployed members

§359. Mobilized or deployed members
Any member who is a student receiving a tuition benefit under this subchapter who is mobilized or deployed is entitled to an extension of the time the tuition benefit may be claimed equal to the amount of time served on active duty.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 37-B §360. Policies and implementation

§360. Policies and implementation
The Adjutant General is responsible for overall policies, guidance, administration and proper use of the program provided for in this subchapter.   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › 37-B §381. Fresh pursuit

§381. Fresh pursuit
Except as provided in this section, no component of the state military forces, except the National Guard when called to federal service, may leave the State and no military organization of another state, unless acting under authority of the United States, may enter the State, except by permission of the Governor or the Adjutant General.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §39 (AMD).]
1.  By state military forces.
A component of the state military forces may, upon the order of the officer in immediate command, continue in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs or enemy forces into another state until those persons are apprehended or until the military or police forces of the other state or forces of the United States have had a reasonable opportunity to apprehend those persons, provided that the other state has given authority by law for that pursuit by forces of this State. Any person who is apprehended in another state by any element of the state military forces shall be surrendered without unnecessary delay to the military or police forces of that state or of the United States. That surrender shall not constitute a waiver by this State of its right to extradite or prosecute the person for a crime committed in this State.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
2.  By forces of other states.
A component of the military forces of another state, which is in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs or enemy forces, may continue the pursuit into this State until the military or police forces of this State or the forces of the United States have had reasonable opportunity to apprehend these persons. The state military forces of the other state are authorized to detain persons apprehended while in fresh pursuit in this State. Any person who is detained in this State by military forces of the other state shall be surrendered without unnecessary delay to the military or police forces of this State to be dealt with according to law. This subsection shall not be construed to make unlawful any arrest in this State which would otherwise be lawful.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 662, §39 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › 37-B §382. Registration of aliens during time of war

§382. Registration of aliens during time of war
Whenever a state of war exists or is imminent between the United States and a foreign country, the Governor may by proclamation direct every citizen or subject of that foreign country within this State to personally appear within 24 hours after the proclamation or within 24 hours after the citizen's or subject's arrival in this State, whichever is later, before the public authorities named by the Governor in the proclamation. At that time the citizen or subject of the foreign country shall register the citizen's or subject's name, residence, business, length of stay and other information that the Governor may prescribe in the proclamation.   [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §22 (COR).]
The person in control of each hotel, inn, boardinghouse, rooming house and private residence within the State shall within 24 hours after the proclamation notify the public authorities of the presence in their establishment of every citizen or subject of that foreign country, and shall each day notify the public authorities of the arrival and departure of those persons. Failure to comply with the requirements of the Governor's proclamation or to do or perform any of the acts provided in this section is a Class E crime.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §22 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › 37-B §383. Awards, medals and prizes

§383. Awards, medals and prizes
The Governor may prescribe the award of medals, prizes, citations and other suitable means of public recognition for distinguished service, longevity, marksmanship, acts of valor, dependability, meritorious achievement and other qualities. The awards may be made to members of the state military forces or to individuals not members who have rendered appropriate service to the military establishment. The Governor shall promulgate rules to carry out this section. Expenses for procurement of these awards shall be provided from the Military Fund.   [PL 1983, c. 594, §18 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 594, §18 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › 37-B §384. Flag to be carried

§384. Flag to be carried
The flag of the State to be carried by the National Guard shall be the same as the flag described in Title 1, section 206, with addition of a scroll in red below the coat of arms of the State bearing the inscription, "Maine National Guard."   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › 37-B §385. National Guard group life insurance

§385. National Guard group life insurance
The Adjutant General may enter into insurance agreements with insurance companies for group life insurance on behalf of each participating national guardsman called to state active duty and to pay from departmental funds the cost of each individual's premium for that insurance.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
Any insurance agreement entered into under this authority shall be reviewed and approved by the Superintendent of Insurance before it becomes effective. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company licensed by the Bureau of Insurance to do business in the State.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › 37-B §386. National Guard Association

§386. National Guard Association
1.  Commissioned officers.
The commissioned officers of the National Guard may organize themselves into an association. The name of the association shall be the "National Guard Association of the State of Maine." The association may adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws, not repugnant to law, orders or regulations. The association may take and hold real and personal property necessary for the purposes of the association.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Enlisted personnel.
The enlisted personnel of the National Guard may organize themselves into an association. The name of the association shall be the "Enlisted National Guard Association of the State of Maine." The association may adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws, not repugnant to law, orders or regulations. The association may take and hold real and personal property necessary for the purposes of the association.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › 37-B §387. Stay of forcible entry and detainer during military service

§387. Stay of forcible entry and detainer during military service
1.  General rule.
Whenever any member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces is ordered to military duty in response to federal or state orders, a forcible entry and detainer action may not be made of the premises occupied chiefly for dwelling purposes by the military member or any military family member or other dependents, except upon leave of court granted upon application for such an action.
[PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).]
2.  Stay of proceedings.
In an action brought pursuant to subsection 1, the court may on its own motion or upon the motion of the military member or military family member, stay the proceedings if in the opinion of the court the ability of the military member or military family member to pay the rent is materially affected by reason of the military service. The court may make such other order as may be just under the circumstances, including an order postponing full payment of the rent.
[PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).]
3.  Impact on landlords.
When a stay or other order is made pursuant to this section by the court, the owner of the premises is entitled upon application to such relief as the court determines just and equitable under the circumstances, including an order of the military member or military family member to pay the arrearage in rent upon the release from military service to the extent and for such a period as may appear to the court just.
[PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › 37-B §388. Educational leave of absence

§388. Educational leave of absence
Whenever any member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces is ordered to military duty in response to federal or state orders, the educational institution in which the member is enrolled shall grant the member a military leave of absence from the educational institution. Upon release from military duty, a person on military leave of absence from an educational institution is entitled to be restored to the educational status that person had attained prior to being ordered to military duty without loss of academic credits earned, scholarships or grants awarded to tuition, room and board and other fees paid prior to the commencement of military duty. The educational institution shall proportionately refund tuition, room and board and other fees paid or credit them to the next semester or term after the termination of the educational military leave of absence, at the option of the member.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › 37-B §389. Stay of proceeding for military members (REPEALED)

§389. Stay of proceeding for military members
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 404, §6 (RPR). PL 2005, c. 353, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › 37-B §390. Deferred motor vehicle insurance coverage

§390. Deferred motor vehicle insurance coverage
1.  Applicability.
This section applies whenever any member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces is ordered to military duty in response to federal or state orders for 30 or more consecutive days.
[PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).]
2.  Deferral of coverage.
A member of the military forces as described in subsection 1 may defer without cost or penalty motor vehicle insurance coverage during the period of military duty on one or more vehicles owned by the member, either individually or jointly with another person, as long as the member certifies to the insurer that the vehicle will not be operated during the member's absence on military duty and, if a motor vehicle serves as collateral for a loan, the member must continue to insure it against the risks of property damage and theft as required by the lender.
[PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).]
3.  Refund or crediting of prepaid premiums.
The insurer shall, at the election of the member, refund premiums paid for coverage during the period of deferral or credit those premiums to coverage in effect after the end of the deferral period.
[PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).]
4.  Reinstatement of deferred coverage.
Upon the member's release or discharge from military duty, the insurer shall, upon notice, reinstate the member's coverage at the rates in effect on the date of reinstatement.
[PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 662, §40 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › 37-B §390-A. Waiver of continuing education requirements; extension of license, certificate or registration

§390-A. Waiver of continuing education requirements; extension of license, certificate or registration
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "active duty for a period of more than 30 days" has the same meaning as in 10 United States Code, Section 101(d)(2).
[PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Waiver of continuing education requirements.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in Title 12, section 6311 a person who is a member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces under an order to active duty for a period of more than 30 days and who was licensed, registered or certified to engage in a profession or occupation prior to entering into active duty for a period of more than 30 days may not be required to complete the continuing education requirements for that profession or occupation for any licensing, registration or certification period during that period of active duty and for 6 months after that person is released from active duty.
[PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Automatic extension of license, certificate or registration.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in Title 12, section 6311 a person who is a member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces under an order to active duty for a period of more than 30 days and who was licensed, certified or registered to engage in a profession or occupation prior to being called to active duty for a period of more than 30 days and whose license, certificate or registration expires during that period of active duty must have that license, certificate or registration automatically extended for the period of active duty and for 6 months after that person has been released from active duty.
[PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Limited application.
This section applies only if the member's service is in support of:
A. An operational mission for which members of the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces have been ordered to active duty without their consent; or   [PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).]
B. Forces activated during a period of war declared by the United States Congress or a period of national emergency declared by the President of the United States or the United States Congress.   [PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 111, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › 37-B §390-B. Reimbursement for purchase of supplemental life insurance

§390-B. Reimbursement for purchase of supplemental life insurance
A member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces assigned to a unit located in the State who serves in the theater of operations for Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom during any month in the 2006 calendar year is eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of the monthly premium for supplemental life insurance offered by the Federal Government from the Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management in an amount up to $16.25 per month for each month in 2006 that member serves in either theater of operations and for which that member purchases supplemental insurance.   [PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. W, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 519, §W2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU › Subchapter 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › 37-B §390-C. Administration of oaths and notarial acts

§390-C. Administration of oaths and notarial acts
1.  Power to administer oaths.
A commissioned or warrant officer of the state military forces and other personnel of the state military forces authorized to administer oaths under the laws of this State may administer oaths for the purpose of the administration of military justice and for other purposes of military administration, including administering enlistment oaths to persons enlisting or reenlisting in the National Guard. A commissioned or warrant officer of the United States Armed Forces may administer enlistment oaths to persons enlisting or reenlisting in the National Guard.
[PL 2013, c. 178, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Powers of notary public.
A judge advocate or paralegal serving in the state military forces has, by virtue of the judge advocate's or paralegal's office and service, the powers of a notary public in the performance of all notarial acts to be executed for any member of the state military forces or United States Armed Forces or spouse of a member of the state military forces or United States Armed Forces. A fee may not be paid to or received by any person for the performance of a notarial act authorized in this subsection. The signature of any such person acting as a notary, together with that person's official title, is prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine, that the person holds the designated title and that the person is authorized to perform a notarial act. A notarization or acknowledgment accomplished under the authority of this subsection must generally follow the form below but is not required to be under official seal:
I, (name of notary public), certify that the foregoing instrument was subscribed and (sworn/affirmed) before me this (day of the month) day of (month), (year) by (name of person making statement), (state military forces or United States Armed Forces service number/social security number), and who is known to me to be (a member of the state military forces or United States Armed Forces/the spouse of a member of the state military forces or United States Armed Forces).
[PL 2013, c. 178, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 178, §1 (NEW).