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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 206: DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS › Subchapter 1: DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS FOR MUNICIPALITIES AND PLANTATIONS › 30-A §5230. Grants

§5230. Grants
A municipality or plantation may receive grants or gifts for any of the purposes of this chapter. The tax increment revenues within a development district may be used as the local match for certain grant programs.   [PL 2011, c. 101, §23 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 101, §23 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 206: DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS › Subchapter 1: DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS FOR MUNICIPALITIES AND PLANTATIONS › 30-A §5231. Bond financing

§5231. Bond financing
The legislative body of a municipality or plantation may authorize, issue and sell bonds, including, but not limited to, general obligation or revenue bonds or notes, that mature within 30 years from the date of issue to finance all project costs needed to carry out the development program within the development district. The plantation or municipal officers authorized to issue the bonds or notes may borrow money in anticipation of the sale of the bonds for a period of up to 3 years by issuing temporary notes and notes in renewal of the bonds. All revenues derived under section 5227 or under section 5228, subsection 1 received by the municipality or plantation are pledged for the payment of the activities described in the development program and used to reduce or cancel the taxes that may otherwise be required to be expended for that purpose. The notes, bonds or other forms of financing may not be included when computing the municipality's or plantation's net debt. Nothing in this section restricts the ability of the municipality or plantation to raise revenue for the payment of project costs in any manner otherwise authorized by law.   [PL 2013, c. 184, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 101, §24 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 184, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 206: DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS › Subchapter 1: DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS FOR MUNICIPALITIES AND PLANTATIONS › 30-A §5232. Tax exemption

§5232. Tax exemption
All publicly owned parking structures and pedestrian skyway systems are exempt from taxation by the municipality or plantation, county and State. This section does not exempt any lessee or person in possession from taxes or assessments payable under Title 36, section 551.   [PL 2011, c. 101, §25 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 101, §25 (AMD).
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§5233. Advisory board
The legislative body of a municipality or plantation may create an advisory board, a majority of whose members must be owners or occupants of real property located in or adjacent to the development district they serve. The advisory board shall advise the legislative body and the designated administrative entity on the planning, construction and implementation of the development program and maintenance and operation of the district after the program has been completed.   [PL 2011, c. 101, §26 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 101, §26 (AMD).
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§5234. Special provisions
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 5223, subsection 1 and any other provision of law, in the case of investments exceeding $100,000,000 in shipyard facilities in districts authorized prior to June 30, 1999, revenues must be set aside and deposited by the municipality or plantation to the appropriate development program fund account established under section 5227, subsection 3 and expended to satisfy the obligations of the accounts without the need for further action by the municipality or plantation by appropriation or otherwise. Unless otherwise provided by the municipality or plantation in connection with its approval of the district, tax increment revenues on all captured assessed value may not be taken into account for purposes of calculating any limitation on the municipality's or plantation's annual expenditures or appropriations, and the payment of tax increment revenues on captured assessed value is not subject to any limitation or restriction on the municipality's or plantation's authority or power to enter into contracts with respect to making payments for a term equal to the term of the district.   [PL 2011, c. 101, §27 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 101, §27 (AMD).
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§5235. Unorganized territory
For the purposes of this chapter, a county may act as a municipality for the unorganized territory within the county and may designate development districts within the unorganized territory. When a county acts under this section, the county commissioners act as the municipality and as the municipal legislative body, the State Tax Assessor acts as the municipal assessor and the unorganized territory fund receives the funds designated for the municipal general fund. For purposes of section 5228, the State acts as the municipal assessing authority.   [PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW).
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§5243. Development program fund; state tax increment revenues
If a municipality has designated captured assessed value under section 5227, subsection 1, the municipality shall annually set aside all state tax increment revenues payable to the municipality for public purposes and deposit all such revenues to the appropriate development program fund account in the following priority:   [PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Development sinking fund account.
To the development sinking fund account established pursuant to section 5227, subsection 3, an amount sufficient, together with estimated future revenues to be deposited to the account and earnings on the amount, to satisfy all annual debt service on bonds and notes issued under section 5231 and the financial plan; and
[PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Project cost account.
To the project cost account established pursuant to section 5227, subsection 3, an amount sufficient, together with estimated future revenues to be deposited to the account and earnings on the amount, to satisfy all annual project costs to be paid from the account.
[PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW).
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§5244. Previously designated districts
Development districts and development programs designated before the effective date of this chapter remain in effect as authorized by law at the time of their designation and are governed by former chapter 207 as it existed immediately before its repeal except to the extent of any amendments to such development districts and development programs that are made in accordance with this chapter.   [PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW).
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§5245. Findings and declaration of necessity
1.  Legislative finding.
The Legislature finds that there is a need for the development of affordable, livable housing and the containment of the costs of unplanned growth in Maine municipalities.
[PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Authorization.
For the reasons set out in subsection 1, a municipality may develop a program to provide impetus for affordable housing development within a district of the municipality, as provided in the comprehensive plan adopted by the legislative body of the municipality.
[PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Declaration of public purpose.
It is declared that the actions required to assist the implementation of affordable housing development programs are a public purpose and that the execution and financing of these programs are a public purpose.
[PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).
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§5250. Procedure
1.  Notice and hearing.
Before designating an affordable housing development district or adopting an affordable housing development program, the municipal legislative body or the municipal legislative body's designee must hold at least one public hearing on the proposed district. Notice of the hearing must be published at least 10 days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality.
[PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Review by director.
Before final designation of an affordable housing development district, the director shall review the proposal for the district to ensure that the proposal complies with statutory requirements.
[PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Effective date.
A designation of an affordable housing development district is effective upon approval by the director.
[PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Administration of district.
The legislative body of a municipality may create a department, designate an existing department, office, agency, municipal housing or redevelopment authority or enter into a contractual arrangement with a private entity to administer activities authorized under this subchapter.
[PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Amendments.
A municipality may amend a designated affordable housing development district or an adopted affordable housing development program only after meeting the requirements of this section for designation of an affordable housing development district or adoption of an affordable housing development program. A municipality may not amend the designation of an affordable housing development district if the amendment would result in the district's being out of compliance with any of the conditions in section 5247, subsection 3.
[PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).
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§5250-B. Rules
The director may adopt rules necessary to carry out the duties imposed by this subchapter and to ensure municipal compliance with this subchapter following designation of an affordable housing development district. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).
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§5250-C. Grants
A municipality may receive grants or gifts for any of the purposes of this subchapter. The tax increment revenues within an affordable housing development district may be used as the local match for certain grant programs.   [PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).
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§5250-D. Bond financing
The legislative body of a municipality may authorize, issue and sell bonds, including but not limited to general obligation or revenue bonds or notes, that mature within 30 years from the date of issue to finance all project costs needed to carry out the affordable housing development program within the affordable housing development district. The municipal officers authorized to issue the bonds or notes may borrow money in anticipation of the sale of the bonds for a period of up to 3 years by issuing temporary notes and notes in renewal of the bonds. All revenues derived under section 5250‑A received by the municipality are pledged for the payment of the activities described in the affordable housing development program and used to reduce or cancel the taxes that may otherwise be required to be expended for that purpose. The notes, bonds or other forms of financing may not be included when computing the municipality's net debt. Nothing in this section restricts the ability of the municipality to raise revenue for the payment of project costs in any manner otherwise authorized by law.   [PL 2013, c. 312, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 312, §5 (AMD).
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§5250-E. Administration
1.  Reports.
The legislative body of a municipality must report annually to the director regarding the status of an affordable housing development district. The report must:
A. Certify that the public purpose of the affordable housing district, as outlined in this subchapter, is being met;   [PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
B. Account for any sales of property within the district; and   [PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
C. Certify that rental units within the affordable housing development district have remained affordable.   [PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Recovery of public funds.
The authority shall develop by rule provisions for recovery of public revenue if conditions for approval of an affordable housing development district are not maintained for the duration of the district. Rules adopted by the authority pursuant to this subsection must be submitted to the Legislature in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).
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§5250-F. Advisory board
The legislative body of a municipality may create an advisory board, a majority of whose members must be owners or occupants of real property located in or adjacent to the affordable housing development district they serve. The advisory board shall advise the legislative body on the planning and implementation of the affordable housing development program, the construction of the district and the maintenance and operation of the district after the program has been completed.   [PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).
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§5250-G. Unorganized territory
For the purposes of this subchapter, a county may act as a municipality for the unorganized territory within the county and may designate affordable housing development districts within the unorganized territory. When a county acts under this section, the county commissioners act as the municipality and as the municipal legislative body, the State Tax Assessor acts as the municipal assessor and the unorganized territory fund receives the funds designated for the municipal general fund.   [PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).
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§5245. Findings and declaration of necessity
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 451, §NNN2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 688, §D1 (RP).
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§5246. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 451, §NNN2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 688, §D1 (RP).
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§5247. Pine Tree Development Zones
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 451, §NNN2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 688, §D1 (RP).
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§5248. Procedure
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 451, §NNN2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 610, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 688, §D1 (RP).
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§5249. Selection criteria
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 451, §NNN2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 688, §D1 (RP).
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§5250. Program administration; rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 451, §NNN2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 688, §D1 (RP).
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§5250-A. Unorganized territory
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 451, §NNN2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 688, §D1 (RP).
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§5250-B. Certification of qualified business
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 451, §NNN2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 688, §D1 (RP).
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§5250-C. Report
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 451, §NNN2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 688, §D1 (RP).
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§5250-H. Findings and declaration of necessity
1.  Legislative finding.
The Legislature finds that there is a need to encourage development in economically distressed areas of the State in order to:
A. Provide new employment opportunities;   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]
B. Improve existing employment opportunities;   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]
C. Improve and broaden the tax base; and   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]
D. Improve the general economy of the State.   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Authorization.
For the reasons set out in subsection 1, a unit of local government, or 2 or more cooperating units of local government, may develop a program for improving a district within its collective boundaries:
A. To provide impetus for targeted business development;   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]
B. To increase employment; and   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]
C. To provide the facilities outlined in the development program adopted by the participating units of local government.   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Declaration of public purpose.
The Legislature declares that the actions required to assist the implementation of these development programs are a public purpose and that the execution and financing of these programs are a public purpose.
[PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 688, §D2 (NEW).
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§5250-K. Procedure
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 688, §D2 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 351, §6 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 351, §26 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 461, §23 (RP).
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§5250-L. Selection criteria
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 688, §D2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 461, §24 (RP).
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§5250-M. Program administration; rules
The commissioner shall administer this subchapter. The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act for implementation of Pine Tree Development Zones, including, but not limited to, rules for determining and certifying eligibility, selecting zones for designation and evaluating on a periodic basis the progress and success of each zone in achieving its goals. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 688, §D2 (NEW).
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§5250-N. Unorganized territory
For the purposes of this subchapter, a county may act as a municipality for the unorganized territory within the county and may designate development districts within the unorganized territory. When a county acts under this section, the county commissioners act as the municipality and as the municipal legislative body, the State Tax Assessor acts as the municipal assessor and the unorganized territory education and services fund receives the funds designated for the municipal general fund.   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 688, §D2 (NEW).
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§5250-O. Certification of qualified business
A business may apply to the commissioner for certification as a qualified Pine Tree Development Zone business. Upon review and determination by the commissioner that a business is a qualified Pine Tree Development Zone business, the commissioner shall issue a letter of certification to the business that includes a description of the qualified business activity for which the letter is being issued. Prior to issuing a letter of certification, the commissioner must find that the business activity will not result in a substantial detriment to existing businesses in the State. In order to make this determination, the commissioner shall consider those factors the commissioner determines necessary to measure and evaluate the effect of the proposed business activity on existing businesses, including whether any adverse economic effect of the proposed business activity on existing businesses is outweighed by the contribution to the economic well-being of the State. The commissioner shall provide a copy of the letter of certification to the State Tax Assessor.   [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. IIII, §8 (AMD).]
The commissioner shall issue a certificate of qualification to a qualified Pine Tree Development Zone business after the commissioner has verified that the business has added at least one qualified Pine Tree Development Zone employee above its base level of employment. This verification may be obtained in such manner as the commissioner may prescribe. The commissioner shall provide a copy of the certificate of qualification to the State Tax Assessor.   [PL 2017, c. 440, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 688, §D2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 263, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 440, §4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. IIII, §8 (AMD).
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§5250-Q. Pine Tree Recreation Zone
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 555, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 555, §3 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. J, §2 (RP).
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§5250-R. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. QQQQ, §1 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. J, §3 (RP).
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§5250-S. Exceptions for manufacturing businesses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. QQQQ, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 468, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. J, §3 (RP).
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§5250-T. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. QQQQ, §1 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. J, §3 (RP).
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§5251. Findings and declaration of necessity
(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 1991, c. 606, §A1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 606, §A4 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 669, §2 (RP).
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§5252. Definitions
(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 1991, c. 431, §§1-5 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 606, §A2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 606, §A4 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 856, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 429, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 368, §J3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 395, §B3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 669, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 220, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 272, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 650, §§1-7 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 669, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 207: MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS (REPEALED) › 30-A §5253. Development districts; development programs and ordinances (REPEALED)

§5253. Development districts; development programs and ordinances
(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, §§A47,C8,C10 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 508, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 431, §6 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 669, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 650, §8 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 669, §2 (RP).
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§5254. Tax increment financing
(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, §§A48,C8,C10 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 431, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 856, §4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 669, §3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 220, §3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 650, §§9,10 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 669, §2 (RP).
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§5254-A. State tax increment financing
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 606, §A3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 606, §A4 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 856, §5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 429, §§2-5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 741, §3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 669, §4 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 220, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 559, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 669, §2 (RP).
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§5255. Assessments
(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 1991, c. 431, §9 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 556, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 669, §2 (RP).
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§5256. Grants
(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 2001, c. 669, §2 (RP).
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§5257. Financing
(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 1989, c. 508, §6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 431, §10 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 669, §2 (RP).
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§5258. Tax exemption
(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 2001, c. 669, §2 (RP).
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§5259. Administration
(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 2001, c. 669, §2 (RP).
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§5260. Advisory board
(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 2001, c. 669, §2 (RP).
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§5261. Unorganized territory
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 856, §6 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 669, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 207-A: PULP AND PAPER MANUFACTURING SECTOR STABILIZATION ASSISTANCE › 30-A §5262. Declaration of necessity

§5262. Declaration of necessity
1.  Legislative finding.
The Legislature finds that there is a need to provide assistance in the financing of substantial capital investments in environmental improvement projects that will be required by state and federal regulation of the State's pulp and paper industry. These investments are necessary to improve the quality of the State's environment and to ensure a competitive and sustainable pulp and paper industry.
[PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Declaration of public purpose.
It is declared that the actions required to assist the implementation of these development programs are a public purpose and that the execution and financing of these programs are a public purpose.
[PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).
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§5266. Grants
A municipality may receive grants or gifts for the purposes of this chapter. The tax increment within a development district may be used as the local match for certain grant programs.   [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).
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§5267. Financing
The legislative body of a municipality may authorize, issue and sell bonds, including, but not limited to, general obligation or revenue bonds or notes, that mature within 20 years from the date of issue, or may enter into other types of financing transactions as it determines appropriate to finance all project costs needed to carry out the development program within the development district. The municipal officers authorized to issue the bonds or notes may borrow money in anticipation of the sale of the bonds for a period of up to 3 years by issuing temporary notes and notes in renewal of the bonds. All revenues derived under section 5265 or received by the municipality are pledged for the payment of the activities described in the development program and must be used to reduce or cancel the taxes that may otherwise be required to be expended for that purpose. The notes, bonds or other forms of financing may not be included when computing the municipality's net debt. Nothing in this section restricts the ability of the municipality to raise revenue for the payment of project costs in a manner otherwise authorized by law.   [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).
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§5268. Administration
The legislative body of a municipality may create a department, designate an existing department, office, agency, municipal housing or redevelopment authority or enter into a contractual arrangement with a private entity to administer activities authorized under this chapter.   [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).
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§5269. Advisory board
The legislative body of a municipality may create an advisory board, a majority of whose members must be owners or occupants of real property located in or adjacent to the development district that they serve. The advisory board shall advise the legislative body and the designated administrative entity on the planning, construction and implementation of the development program and maintenance and operation of the development district after the program has been completed.   [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).
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§5270. Pulp and paper environmental investment program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).
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§5271. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 886, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 886, §2 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 4, §1 (AMD).
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§5272. DFAS financial assistance program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 886, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 886, §2 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 4, §§2-6 (AMD).
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§5273. DFAS development program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 886, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 886, §2 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 4, §§7-11 (AMD).
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§5274. DFAS development financing
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 886, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 886, §2 (AFF). RR 1993, c. 1, §§78,79 (COR).
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§5275. Capital reserve fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 886, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 886, §2 (AFF).
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§5281. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Commercial and industrial property.
"Commercial and industrial property" means real and personal property used for or in connection with an industrial, commercial or other business enterprise and includes, but is not limited to, real or personal property used, useful or intended for use in or as warehouses or other wholesale distribution facilities, factories or other manufacturing facilities, commercial business facilities, retail business facilities, service business facilities, office buildings, hotels and motels and parking garages.
[PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Original assessed value.
"Original assessed value" means the assessed value of all commercial and industrial property located within the municipal incentive development zone as of the date of approval of the municipal incentive development zone by the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development.
[PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).
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§5282. Municipal incentive development zones
Municipal incentive development zones may be established to assist municipalities in encouraging private investment in industrial and commercial projects through the provision of public infrastructure necessary for improvements. Improvements and investments must provide new employment opportunities, improve and broaden the tax base and improve the general economy of the State.   [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).
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§5284. Tax shifts
The municipal assessor shall certify, as of the date of approval of the municipal incentive development zone, the assessed value of all commercial and industrial property located within the zone as of the date of approval of the zone by the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development. During the term of the zone, in making the annual determination of the equalized just value of the industrial and commercial property located within the municipal incentive development zone pursuant to Title 36, sections 208 and 305, there must be excluded from value the increase in equalized just value of all industrial and commercial property located within the zone over the original assessed value, except that the amount excluded under this section may not exceed the amount invested by a municipality in infrastructure improvements under an infrastructure improvement plan adopted pursuant to section 5283. The amount invested by a municipality in infrastructure improvements under an infrastructure improvement plan adopted pursuant to section 5283 must be determined as of the date the investment is completed.   [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).
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§5285. Agreements between municipalities
Municipalities may jointly create municipal incentive development zones that encompass property located within the boundaries of the municipalities. The municipalities may enter into agreements with each other allocating the economic benefit resulting from the creation of the zones.   [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).
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§5286. Declaration of public purpose
The actions required to assist the establishment of municipal incentive development zones, including implementation of the applicable infrastructure improvement plans, and the execution and financing of these plans, are a public purpose.   [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).
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§5301. Definitions
As used in this chapter, 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.  Administering authority.
"Administering authority" means an urban renewal authority, municipal officers or any other persons or organizations empowered by the provisions of chapters 203, 205 and 206 to implement an urban renewal plan, community development program or municipal development district plan.
[PL 2001, c. 669, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Development plan.
"Development plan" means an urban renewal plan, community development program or municipal development district plan as defined and described in chapters 203, 205 and 206.
[PL 2001, c. 669, §3 (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 2001, c. 669, §3 (AMD).