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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 183: ECONOMIC REGULATION › Subchapter 5: LUNCH WAGONS › 30-A §3931. License; revocation; objections

§3931. License; revocation; objections
1.  Issuance of licenses.
The municipal officers of any municipality may license any reputable person to maintain a vehicle for the sale of food in such part of any public way and during such hours as the licensing authority designates.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
2.  Conditions.
No other license may be required to operate a lunch wagon. The municipal officers may set a license fee which must be paid annually before the license is issued. A license may not be issued if the lunch wagon will inconvenience public travel.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
3.  Revocation.
For reasonable cause, the licensing authority may revoke any license issued under this section as provided in section 3814.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 183: ECONOMIC REGULATION › Subchapter 6: PAWNBROKERS › 30-A §3960. Definitions

§3960. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1993, c. 59, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Pawn transaction.
"Pawn transaction" means the lending of money on the security of pledged tangible personal property that is delivered to a pawnbroker and held by the pawnbroker. The term also includes the purchase of tangible personal property on the condition that it may be repurchased by the seller for a fixed price within a fixed period of time.
[PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. E, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Pawnbroker.
"Pawnbroker" means a person who engages in pawn transactions.
[PL 1993, c. 59, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Tangible personal property.
"Tangible personal property" includes motor vehicles, but does not include documents evidencing title to motor vehicles. The term also does not include checks, drafts or similar instruments or real estate.
[PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. E, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 59, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 155, §§E1,2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 183: ECONOMIC REGULATION › Subchapter 6: PAWNBROKERS › 30-A §3961. License

§3961. License
The municipal officers of any municipality may grant licenses to persons of good moral character to be pawnbrokers in the municipality for one year, unless sooner revoked by the municipal officers for violation of law. Whoever carries on such a business without a license commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $100 may be adjudged.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 183: ECONOMIC REGULATION › Subchapter 6: PAWNBROKERS › 30-A §3963. Pawn transaction terms

§3963. Pawn transaction terms
1.  Maximum finance charge established.
A pawnbroker may not directly or indirectly receive a finance charge of greater than 25% per month on that part of a loan that is $500 or less, nor more than 20% per month on that part of a loan that is more than $500, made upon property pawned. Accrued interest may not be incorporated as interest-bearing principal.
[PL 1993, c. 59, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Minimum finance charge authorized.
Notwithstanding subsection 1, a pawnbroker may contract for and receive a minimum charge of not more than $2.50.
[PL 1993, c. 59, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Other charges prohibited.
A pawnbroker may not charge a fee in addition to a finance charge allowed under subsections 1 and 2.
[PL 1993, c. 59, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Time period.
The initial redemption or repurchase period of a pawn transaction, not including an extension under subsection 5, may not exceed 60 days.
[PL 1993, c. 59, §3 (NEW).]
5.  Extension required upon request.
A consumer is entitled to at least one extension of the pawn transaction of one month at the same rate of interest upon request in writing or in person.
[PL 1995, c. 397, §15 (AMD).]
6.  Violation.
A violation of this section constitutes a violation of Title 9‑A, section 5‑201, subject to the civil remedies of the Maine Consumer Credit Code, and constitutes a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act.
[PL 1993, c. 59, §3 (NEW).]
Nothing in this section prohibits a pawnbroker from charging a consumer a lower rate of interest than established by this section.   [PL 1993, c. 59, §3 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 59, §3 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 397, §15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 183: ECONOMIC REGULATION › Subchapter 6: PAWNBROKERS › 30-A §3964. Time and manner of selling pawned property; notice (REPEALED)

§3964. Time and manner of selling pawned property; notice
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 59, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 183: ECONOMIC REGULATION › Subchapter 6: PAWNBROKERS › 30-A §3964-A. Regulation of pawnbrokers

§3964-A. Regulation of pawnbrokers
1.  Exemption from state license.
A pawnbroker licensed by a municipality pursuant to section 3961 is not required to obtain a supervised lender's license pursuant to Title 9‑A, section 2‑301 in order to engage in pawn transactions.
[PL 1993, c. 59, §5 (NEW).]
2.  Application of law.
Pawnbrokers are subject to Title 9‑A, sections 6‑104, 6‑106, 6‑202 and 6‑203.
[PL 1993, c. 59, §5 (NEW).]
3.  Model forms.
The Superintendent of Consumer Credit Protection may issue model disclosure forms and clauses to facilitate compliance with the disclosure and computational requirements of this subchapter, pursuant to the truth-in-lending provisions of the Maine Consumer Credit Code, Title 9‑A, Article 8‑A.
[PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).]
4.  Privacy of consumer financial information.
A pawnbroker shall comply with the provisions of the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, 15 United States Code, Section 6801 et seq. (1999) and the applicable implementing federal Privacy of Consumer Information regulations, as adopted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 40 (2001); the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 216 (2001); the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 332 (2001); the Office of Thrift Supervision, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 573 (2001); the National Credit Union Administration, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 716 (2001); the Federal Trade Commission, 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 313 (2001); or the Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 248 (2001), if the pawnbroker is a financial institution as defined in those regulations. This subsection is not intended to permit the release of health care information except as permitted by Title 22, section 1711‑C or Title 24‑A, chapter 24.
[PL 2001, c. 262, Pt. E, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 59, §5 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 309, §27 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 309, §29 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 262, §E1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 427, Pt. D, §19 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 183: ECONOMIC REGULATION › Subchapter 6: PAWNBROKERS › 30-A §3965. Disposal of proceeds of sale (REPEALED)

§3965. Disposal of proceeds of sale
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 59, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 183: ECONOMIC REGULATION › Subchapter 7: DEALERS IN USED PERSONAL PROPERTY › 30-A §3971. Records of sales of used merchandise

§3971. Records of sales of used merchandise
1.  Records required.
Every dealer in used personal property shall record the following information before completing the purchase of any used personal property:
A. The date of the purchase;   [PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW).]
B. The seller's name and address; and   [PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW).]
C. A brief description of the property, including any identification numbers.   [PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW).]
Before recording the information required by this subsection, a dealer shall require reasonable written proof of the seller's identification in the form of a motor vehicle operator's license, military identification card, adult liquor identification card or similar item.
[PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Form of records.
The records required under subsection 1 must be kept for the purpose of complying with this section, maintained in order by date of purchase and contained either in a bound volume or ledger or in a binder in which pages can be affixed.
[PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Availability for inspection.
Upon request by any law enforcement officer or prosecuting attorney, a dealer in used personal property shall promptly make available for inspection at the dealer's principal place of business the records required under subsection 1.
[PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Violations.
A dealer in used personal property who violates any of the requirements of this section or a seller who provides false identification to a dealer is guilty of a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW).]
5.  Exemption.
An auctioneer licensed under Title 32, chapter 5‑B is exempt from the requirements of this section.
[PL 2019, c. 279, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 582, §2 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 279, §1 (AMD).
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§3981. Licensing recreational business activities
Pursuant to its home rule authority and for the purpose of protecting the safety, health and welfare of the general public, a municipality may establish by ordinance licensing procedures, standards and appropriate fees to cover the costs of administration, regulation and enforcement of recreational business activities including without limitation the activities of bowling alleys, shooting galleries, pool, bagatelle and billiard rooms, pinball machine arcades, public exhibitions and roller-skating and ice-skating rinks.   [PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 185: REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS › Subchapter 1: REGULATION OF BUILDINGS › 30-A §4101. Permits for buildings

§4101. Permits for buildings
This subchapter applies to any municipal ordinance requiring a permit in connection with:   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1.  Construction, demolition and alteration.
The construction, demolition, improvement or alteration of any building;
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
2.  Building maintenance and facilities.
The maintenance, repair, use, change of use, safety features, light, ventilation and sanitation facilities of any building;
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
3.  Sanitation and parking facilities for mobile homes and travel trailers.
The sanitation and parking facilities for mobile homes, travel trailers intended to be used for human habitation and travel trailer parking facilities;
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
4.  Building equipment.
The installation, alteration, maintenance, repair and use of all equipment in or connected to all buildings; and
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
5.  Buildings used for public assembly.
The operation of a building which is used occasionally or regularly for public assembly.
A. As used in this subsection, "building used for public assembly" means a room or space in or on any structure which is used for the gathering of 100 or more persons for any purpose, and includes any connecting room or space on the same level, above or below, which has a common entrance.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
This subchapter does not apply to a zoning ordinance as defined in section 4301, subsection 15‑A or to a shoreland zoning ordinance adopted pursuant to Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 2‑B.   [PL 1995, c. 89, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 89, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 185: REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS › Subchapter 1: REGULATION OF BUILDINGS › 30-A §4102. Nuisance

§4102. Nuisance
Any building, structure, travel trailer parking facility or equipment existing in violation of an ordinance subject to this subchapter is a nuisance.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§4104. Public building violation; liability
1.  Written order sent.
The building official shall send a written order to the owner or lessee of a building used for public assembly requiring any conditions which exist in violation of an ordinance to be corrected within 30 days after the order is sent.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 699, §24 (REV).]
2.  Liability.
After the expiration of the 30-day period, the owner or lessee is absolutely liable for all injury caused by failure to correct any conditions cited in the order under subsection 1, and the building official shall order the building vacated.
[PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §41 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 699, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§A41,C8,C10 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 699, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 185: REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION AND INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS › Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 30-A §4151. Definitions

§4151. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1.  Electrical equipment.
"Electrical equipment" means all electrical conductors, fittings, devices and fixtures.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
2.  Reasonably safe to persons and property.
"Reasonably safe to persons and property," as applied to electrical installations and electrical equipment, means reasonably safe to use in the service for which the installation or equipment is intended without unnecessary hazard to life, limb or property.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 185: REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION AND INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS › Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 30-A §4153. Effect on bylaws or ordinances

§4153. Effect on bylaws or ordinances
Any bylaw or ordinance in effect in any municipality on August 6, 1949 is not affected in any way by this subchapter.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 185: REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION AND INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS › Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 30-A §4154. Penalties

§4154. Penalties
Any person who violates this subchapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $25 nor more than $1,000 for each offense may be adjudged.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 185: REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION AND INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS › Article 2: STANDARDS › 30-A §4161. Standards; installation

§4161. Standards; installation
All installations of electrical equipment must be reasonably safe to persons and property and must comply with the applicable laws of the State and all applicable ordinances, orders and regulations of any municipality, not in conflict with this subchapter.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
Conformity of installations of electrical equipment with applicable regulations set forth in the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code or electrical provisions of other safety codes which have been approved by the American Standards Association is prima facie evidence that the installations are reasonably safe to persons and property.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1.  Tests of special wiring.
The Commissioner of Public Safety may authorize installations of special wiring to obtain field experience under controlled conditions in territory where electrical inspection is provided.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§4162. Standards; equipment
All electrical equipment installed or used must be reasonably safe to persons and property and must comply with the applicable laws of the State.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
Conformity of electrical equipment with applicable standards of Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. is prima facie evidence that the equipment is reasonably safe to persons and property.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1.  Tests of special wiring.
The Commissioner of Public Safety may authorize installations of special wiring to obtain field experience under controlled conditions in territory where electrical inspection is provided.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6: REGULATION, LICENSES AND PERMITS › Chapter 185: REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION AND INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS › Article 2: STANDARDS › 30-A §4163. Standards of equipment in mobile homes

§4163. Standards of equipment in mobile homes
No person engaged in the business of selling mobile homes may sell any mobile home which contains electrical equipment that does not conform to the standards of the National Electrical Code and of the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§4171. Local inspectors
A municipality may provide by resolution or ordinance under its home rule authority for the inspection of electrical installations within the municipality and may appoint an electrical inspector who shall enforce this subchapter and any applicable resolution or ordinance within the inspector's jurisdiction. Any municipality may join with one or more other municipalities in paying for the services of an electrical inspector, provided the municipalities have authorized the appointment of the inspector. Any ordinance or resolution must state whether the electrical inspection in the municipality applies to all or any of the following:   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1.  Original installations.
Original installations of electrical equipment;
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
2.  Alterations or additions.
Alteration or addition to existing electrical equipment; and
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
3.  Area of municipality.
All the territory of the municipality, or only the section or sections of the municipality that are described in the ordinance or resolution.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§4172. Inspections
The electrical inspectors shall examine and issue certificates of acceptance of electrical installations at the request or complaint of any owner, lessee, tenant or municipal officer. An electrical inspector may enter any building with the permission of any person having control of that building or may apply to a court for process to do so. If an electrical inspector finds any hazardous electrical installation, the inspector shall order the person having charge of that installation to have it corrected immediately. If that person refuses or neglects to do so, the inspector may apply to an appropriate court for injunctive relief.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§4174. Inspection and certificates of approval
When the installation of any electrical equipment under a permit is completed, the person making the installation shall notify the electrical inspector having jurisdiction. The electrical inspector shall inspect the work within a reasonable time.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1.  Approval of installation.
If, upon inspection, the inspector finds that the installation complies with this subchapter, and all applicable local ordinances and regulations, the inspector shall issue a certificate of approval to the person making the installation.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
2.  Notice of defects.
If, upon inspection, the inspector finds that the installation does not comply with this subchapter, and all applicable local ordinances and regulations, the inspector shall immediately send a written notice to the person making the installation stating the defects which were found to exist.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§4212. Department of Health and Human Services; responsibilities
1.  Administration of rules.
The department is responsible for ensuring the proper administration of the subsurface wastewater disposal rules and permitting processes by municipalities. The department shall assist municipalities in complying with this subchapter and with section 3428.
[PL 1999, c. 228, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Review.
The department shall review the administration of subsurface wastewater disposal rules and laws in each municipality for compliance with this subchapter and with section 3428. This review must be made on a regular basis and may be made in response to a written complaint from any person as necessary. The department shall inspect the municipality's records and discuss the administration of the program with the local plumbing inspector. The local plumbing inspector shall be available during the department's review and shall cooperate in providing all necessary information. The department shall report the results of its review in writing to the municipality and, when applicable, to the complainant. The written notice must set forth the department's findings of whether the municipality is in compliance with this subchapter and section 3428.
[PL 1999, c. 228, §4 (AMD).]
3.  Violation; penalty.
If after review the department finds any violation of this subchapter or section 3428, it shall notify the municipality that it has 30 days in which to take enforcement action and shall specify what action must be taken in order to achieve compliance. The municipality shall file a plan acceptable to the department setting forth how it will attain compliance. The department shall notify the municipality that it will review the municipality for compliance within 60 days of accepting the plan and shall conduct that review. Any municipality which fails to file an acceptable plan with the department or which remains in violation at the expiration of the 60-day period is subject to a civil penalty of at least $500. The department shall enforce this section in any court of competent jurisdiction. Every 30-day period that a municipality remains in violation after review and notification constitutes a separate offense.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 228, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
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§4213. Right of entry on inspection
The department and any duly designated representative or employee of the department, including the local plumbing inspector, may enter any property at reasonable hours, enter any building with the consent of the property owner, occupant or agent, inspect the property or structure for compliance with the applicable rules or investigate alleged conditions which do not comply with the rules. Upon the request of the occupant of the premises, the department's representative or the local plumbing inspector shall present proper credentials before entering the premises.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
If entry is denied, entry shall not be attempted until after obtaining an order of the court.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§4214. Legislative intent
It is the intent of the Legislature that local jurisdictions have primary responsibility for enforcing rules adopted by the department governing the installation and inspection of subsurface wastewater disposal systems. The adoption of rules by the department does not deny municipal authority under section 3001 to adopt more restrictive ordinances.   [PL 1999, c. 228, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 228, §5 (AMD).
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§4222. Approving own work forbidden
A primary or alternate local plumbing inspector may not issue a permit or perform any construction inspection for an internal plumbing job or subsurface wastewater disposal system for which the local plumbing inspector or any employee, employer, agent or representative of the local plumbing inspector has performed or intends to perform a site evaluation or labor or has provided or intends to provide any products or services.   [PL 2007, c. 358, §1 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 358, §1 (RPR).
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§4223. Annual reports
Inspectors of plumbing shall annually, before February 1st, make a full report in detail to their respective municipalities and to the department of all their proceedings during the previous calendar year under this subchapter.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§4302. Nuisances
Any property or use existing in violation of a municipal land use ordinance or regulation is a nuisance.   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW).
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§4311. Short title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §F15 (RP).
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§4313. Transition; savings clause
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 562, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 278, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §F21 (AMD).
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§4315. Service center community
Beginning in 2023, and every 5 years thereafter, the department shall classify the service center communities in the State, using the most recent data available, into no less than 4 categories based on a methodology established by rule. The department shall maintain a list of service center communities, by category, and the department and the Department of Economic and Community Development shall post the list on their respective publicly accessible websites.   [PL 2021, c. 754, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 754, §2 (NEW).
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§4316. Data sharing
The department, the Maine State Housing Authority and the Department of Economic and Community Development shall share data useful in assessing and determining growth management policies and standards.   [PL 2021, c. 754, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 754, §3 (NEW).
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§4321. Growth management program established
There is established a program of growth management to accomplish the goals of this subchapter.   [PL 2001, c. 578, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 578, §12 (AMD).
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§4322. Exception
This article does not apply to municipalities within the jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission.   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §34 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 471, §A34 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).
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§4323. Local authority for growth management
Through the exercise of its home rule authority, subject to the express limitations and requirements of this subchapter, every municipality may:   [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. F, §22 (AMD).]
1.  Planning.
Plan for its future development and growth;
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Growth management program.
Adopt and amend local growth management programs, including comprehensive plans and implementation programs, consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter; and
[PL 2003, c. 641, §6 (AMD).]
3.  Other.
Do all other things necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §F22 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 641, §6 (AMD).
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§4325. Cooperative municipal growth management activities
This section governs cooperative growth management efforts conducted by 2 or more municipalities.   [PL 2001, c. 578, §14 (AMD).]
1.  Within municipality.
A municipality may exercise its land use planning and management authority over the total land area within its jurisdiction.
[PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. F, §28 (AMD).]
2.  Multimunicipal region.
Any combination of municipalities may conduct joint planning and regulatory programs to meet the requirements of this subchapter upon adoption of a written comprehensive planning and enforcement agreement by the municipal legislative bodies involved. The municipalities must agree:
A. On procedures for joint action in the preparation and adoption of comprehensive plans, land use regulations and other implementation measures to be conducted on a multimunicipal basis;   [PL 2001, c. 578, §14 (AMD).]
B. On the manner of representation on any such joint land use body; and   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
C. On the amount and source of contribution from each municipality for any costs incurred in the development, implementation and enforcement of the comprehensive plan and its implementation program and on the method of distributing the benefits or impacts of regional land use, economic development, housing, transportation, infrastructure and other shared plans and programs.   [PL 2001, c. 578, §14 (AMD).]
[PL 2001, c. 578, §14 (AMD).]
3.  Requirements.
The comprehensive planning and enforcement agreement must be in writing, approved by the municipal legislative bodies and forwarded to the office.
[PL 2001, c. 578, §14 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §F28 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 578, §14 (AMD).
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§4327. Certification; revisions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §F30 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 721, §A4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 721, §H1 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 578, §16 (RP).
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§4328. Transfer of development rights
In order to comply with the requirement in section 4326 for each municipality to adopt land use policies and ordinances to discourage incompatible development, a municipality may adopt a transfer of development rights program for the transfer of development rights within its boundaries. Two or more municipalities may adopt a program that provides for the transfer of development rights between the municipalities if the municipalities have entered into an interlocal agreement pursuant to chapter 115 for this purpose.   [PL 2001, c. 592, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 592, §2 (NEW).
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§4331. Evaluation process
The department shall conduct an ongoing evaluation process to determine the effectiveness of state, regional and local efforts under this chapter to achieve the purposes and goals of this chapter. The department shall seek the assistance of other state agencies. If requested, all state agencies shall render assistance to the department in this effort.   [PL 2013, c. 300, §5 (AMD).]
1.  Criteria.
In conducting the evaluation, the department shall develop criteria based on the goals of this chapter. The criteria must be objective, verifiable and, to the extent practicable, quantifiable.
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §18 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]
2.  Baseline conditions.
The department shall establish a baseline of land use conditions at a level of detail sufficient to permit general comparison of state and regional trends in future land use development patterns.
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §18 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]
3.  Public input.
The department shall incorporate opportunities for public input and comment into the evaluation process.
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §18 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]
4.  Level of analysis.
The department shall evaluate the program generally at a regional and statewide level. To illustrate the impact of the program, the department shall compare land use development trends and patterns in a sample of towns that have participated in the program with a matched sample of towns that have not participated. The evaluation performed by the department must include an analysis of the State's financial commitment to growth management.
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §18 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]
5.  Periodic reports.
Beginning on January 1, 2015, the department shall report in writing on the results of its evaluation process every 4 years and more frequently if necessary. The department shall submit its report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over housing matters and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs. Each committee may report out legislation related to matters reported upon that are within its jurisdiction.
[PL 2021, c. 754, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 721, §A5 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 721, §H1 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 578, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §18 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 300, §5 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 754, §7 (AMD).
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§4341. State duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 562, §7 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 631, §§4,6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §F31 (RP).