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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1905. Requirements for certain notarial acts

§1905. Requirements for certain notarial acts
1.  Acknowledgement of a record.
A notarial officer who takes an acknowledgment of a record shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the officer and making the acknowledgment has the identity claimed and that the signature on the record is the signature of the individual.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Statement of oath or affirmation.
A notarial officer who takes a verification of a statement on oath or affirmation shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the officer and making the verification has the identity claimed and that the signature on the statement verified is the signature of the individual.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
3.  Witnessing or attesting to a signature.
A notarial officer who witnesses or attests to a signature shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the officer and signing the record has the identity claimed.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
4.  Certifying or attesting copy of record.
A notarial officer who certifies or attests a copy of a record or an item that was copied shall determine that the copy is a full, true and accurate transcription or reproduction of the record or item.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
5.  Protest of negotiable instrument.
A notarial officer who makes or notes a protest of a negotiable instrument shall determine the matters set forth in Title 11, section 3‑1505, subsection (1), paragraph (b).
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
6.  Protests of losses; record and copies.
When requested, a notarial officer shall enter on record all losses or damages sustained or apprehended by sea or land and all averages and such other matters as, by mercantile usage, appertain to the notarial officer's office and shall grant warrants of survey on vessels; all facts, extracts from documents and circumstances so noted must be signed and sworn to by all the persons appearing to protest. The notarial officer shall note, extend and record the protest so made and grant authenticated copies thereof under the notarial officer's signature and, in the case of a notary public, notarial stamp to those who request and pay for them.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1906. Personal appearance required

§1906. Personal appearance required
If a notarial act relates to a statement made in or a signature executed on a record, the individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear personally before the notarial officer.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1907. Identification of individual

§1907. Identification of individual
1.  Personal knowledge of identity.
A notarial officer has personal knowledge of the identity of an individual appearing before the officer if the individual is personally known to the officer through dealings sufficient to provide reasonable certainty that the individual has the identity claimed.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Evidence of identity.
A notarial officer has satisfactory evidence of the identity of an individual appearing before the officer if the officer can identify the individual:
A. By means of:
(1) A passport, driver's license or government-issued nondriver identification card; or
(2) Another form of government identification issued to an individual that contains the signature or a photograph of the individual and is satisfactory to the notarial officer; or   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
B. By a verification on oath or affirmation of a credible witness personally appearing before the notarial officer and known to the officer or whom the officer can identify on the basis of a passport, driver's license or government-issued nondriver identification card.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
3.  Additional information or credentials.
A notarial officer may require an individual to provide additional information or identification credentials necessary to assure the officer of the identity of the individual.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1908. Authority to refuse to perform notarial act

§1908. Authority to refuse to perform notarial act
1.  Basis to refuse.
A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that:
A. The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
B. The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Refusal permitted unless otherwise required.
A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by a law other than this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1909. Signature if individual unable to sign

§1909. Signature if individual unable to sign
If an individual is physically unable to sign a record due to a disability, the individual may direct an individual other than the notarial officer to sign the individual's name on the record. The notarial officer shall insert "Signature affixed by (name of other individual) at the direction of (name of individual)" or words of similar import.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1910. Notarial act in this State

§1910. Notarial act in this State
1.  Persons authorized to perform notarial acts.
A notarial act may be performed in this State by:
A. A notary public of this State;   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
B. A justice, judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of this State;   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
C. An attorney-at-law duly admitted and eligible to practice in the courts of this State; or   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
D. Any other individual authorized to perform the specific act by the laws of this State.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Prima facie evidence.
The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this State are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
3.  Signature and title conclusive.
The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection 1, paragraph A, B or C conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
4.  Laws on notaries public apply to notarial officers.
If a provision of law other than a provision in this chapter specifies that an act may be performed by a notary public, such act may be performed by any of the notarial officers described in subsection 1, paragraph A, B or C unless the law expressly provides otherwise.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1911. Notarial act in another state

§1911. Notarial act in another state
1.  Notarial acts in other states recognized.
A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed in that state is performed by:
A. A notary public of that state;   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
B. A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of that state; or   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
C. Any other individual authorized by the laws of that state to perform the notarial act.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Prima facie evidence.
The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
3.  Signature and title conclusive.
The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection 1, paragraph A or B conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1912. Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribe

§1912. Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribe
1.  Notarial acts under authority of federally recognized Indian tribes recognized.
A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by:
A. A notary public of the tribe;   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
B. A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe; or   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
C. Any other individual authorized by the laws of the tribe to perform the notarial act.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Prima facie evidence.
The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
3.  Signature and title conclusive.
The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection 1, paragraph A or B conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1913. Notarial act under federal authority

§1913. Notarial act under federal authority
1.  Notarial act under federal authority recognized.
A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed under federal law is performed by:
A. A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a federal court;   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
B. An individual in military service or performing duties under the authority of military service who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law;   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
C. An individual designated a notarizing officer by the United States Department of State for performing notarial acts overseas; or   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
D. Any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Prima facie evidence.
The signature and title of an individual acting under federal authority and performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
3.  Signature and title conclusive.
The signature and title of an officer described in subsection 1, paragraph A, B or C conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1914. Foreign notarial act

§1914. Foreign notarial act
1.  Foreign state.
As used in this section, "foreign state" means a government other than the United States, a state or a federally recognized Indian tribe.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Foreign notarial acts recognized.
If a notarial act is performed under authority and in the jurisdiction of a foreign state or constituent unit of a foreign state or is performed under the authority of a multinational or international governmental organization, the act has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
3.  Digest or list conclusive.
If the title of office and indication of authority to perform notarial acts in a foreign state appears in a digest of foreign law or in a list customarily used as a source for that information, the authority of an officer with that title to perform notarial acts is conclusively established.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
4.  Prima facie evidence.
The signature and official stamp of an individual holding an office described in subsection 3 are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and the individual holds the designated title.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
5.  Hague Convention.
An apostille in the form prescribed by the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961 and issued by a foreign state party to the Convention conclusively establishes that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the officer holds the indicated office.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
6.  Consular authentication.
A consular authentication issued by an individual designated by the United States Department of State as a notarizing officer for performing notarial acts overseas and attached to the record with respect to which the notarial act is performed conclusively establishes that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the officer holds the indicated office.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1917. Short form certificates

§1917. Short form certificates
The following short form certificates of notarial acts are sufficient for the purposes indicated, if completed with the information required by section 1916, subsections 1 and 2.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
1.  Individual capacity.
For an acknowledgment in an individual capacity:
State of …………………………………………………….
County of …….…………………………………………….
This record was acknowledged before me on ………… by …………………………
Date Name(s) of individual(s)
………………………………………………
Signature of notarial officer
Stamp or printed name …………………..
[…………………………………………]
Title of office
[My commission expires: ……………]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Representative capacity.
For an acknowledgment in a representative capacity:
State of …………………………………………………..
County of …………………………………………………
This record was acknowledged before me on ………… by ………………………….
Date Name(s) of individual(s)
as (type of authority, such as officer or trustee) of (name of party on behalf of whom record was executed).
…………………………………………….
Signature of notarial officer
Stamp or printed name …………………..
[……………………………………….]
Title of office
[My commission expires: …………..]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
3.  Oath or affirmation.
For a verification on oath or affirmation:
State of ……………………………………………………..
County of …………………………………………………..
Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on ………… by …………………………
Date Name(s) of individual(s)
making statement
…………………………………………
Signature of notarial officer
Stamp or printed name …………………..
[………………………………………]
Title of office
[My commission expires: …………..]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
4.  Signature.
For witnessing or attesting a signature:
State of ………………………………………………………
County of ………………………………………………..…
Signed [or attested] before me on …………. by ……………………………..
Date Name(s) of individual(s)
…………………………………………
Signature of notarial officer
Stamp or printed name …………………..
[…………………………………………….]
Title of office
[My commission expires: …………..]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
5.  Copy of a record.
For certifying a copy of a record:
State of ……………………………………………………..
County of ………………………………………………….
I certify that this is a true and correct copy of a record in the possession
of ……………………………………………………..
Dated ………………………………….
……………………………………………
Signature of notarial officer
Stamp or printed name …………………..
[…………………………………………]
Title of office
[My commission expires: …………]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1918. Official stamp

§1918. Official stamp
A notary public may keep an official stamp, which must:   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
1.  Information included.
Include the notary public's name, jurisdiction, commission expiration date and other information required by the Secretary of State; and
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Capable of being copied.
Be capable of being copied together with the record to which it is affixed or attached or with which it is logically associated.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1919. Stamping device

§1919. Stamping device
1.  Notary public's responsibility.
A notary public is responsible for the security of the notary public's stamping device and may not allow another individual to use the device to perform a notarial act. On resignation from, or the revocation or expiration of, the notary public's commission or on the expiration of the date set forth in the stamping device, if any, the notary public shall disable the stamping device by destroying, defacing, damaging, erasing or securing it against use in a manner that renders it unusable. On the death or adjudication of incompetency of a notary public, the notary public's personal representative or guardian or any other person knowingly in possession of the stamping device shall render it unusable by destroying, defacing, damaging, erasing or securing it against use in a manner that renders it unusable.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Lost or stolen stamping device.
If a notary public's stamping device is lost or stolen, the notary public or the notary public's personal representative or guardian shall promptly notify the Secretary of State on discovering that the device is lost or stolen.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1921. Notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record; selection of technology; acceptance of tangible copy of electronic record

§1921. Notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record; selection of technology; acceptance of tangible copy of electronic record
1.  Selection of technology.
A notarial officer may select one or more tamper-evident technologies to perform notarial acts with respect to electronic records. A person may not require a notarial officer to perform a notarial act with respect to an electronic record with a technology that the notarial officer has not selected.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Notification to Secretary of State.
Before a notarial officer performs the notarial officer's initial notarial act with respect to an electronic record, the notarial officer shall notify the Secretary of State that the notarial officer will be performing notarial acts with respect to electronic records and identify the technology the notarial officer intends to use. If the Secretary of State has established by rule standards for approval of technology pursuant to section 1928, the technology must conform to the rules. The Secretary of State shall determine whether the technology proposed by the notarial officer is approved for use in this State.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
3.  Tangible copy of electronic record.
A register of deeds may accept for recording a tangible copy of an electronic record containing a notarial certificate as satisfying any requirement that a record accepted for recording be an original if the notarial officer executing the notarial certificate certifies that the tangible copy is an accurate copy of the electronic record.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1922. Notary public commission; qualifications; no immunity or benefit

§1922. Notary public commission; qualifications; no immunity or benefit
1.  Application.
An individual qualified under subsection 2 may apply to the Secretary of State for a notary public commission. The applicant shall comply with and provide the information required by rules established by the Secretary of State and pay any application fee.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Qualifications.
An applicant for a notary public commission must:
A. Be at least 18 years of age;   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
B. Be a resident of or have a place of employment or practice in this State;   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
C. Be able to read and write English;   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
D. Not be disqualified to receive a commission under section 1924; and   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
E. Have passed the examination required under section 1923, subsection 1.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
3.  Oath required.
Before issuance of a notary public commission, an applicant for the commission shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation before a dedimus justice: "I, (name), do swear that I will support the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Maine, so help me God. I, (name), do swear that I will faithfully discharge, to the best of my abilities, the duties incumbent on me as a notary public according to the Constitution of Maine and the laws of this State, so help me God."
When a person is conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oath, the word "affirm" may be substituted for the word "swear" and the words "this I do under penalty of perjury" may be substituted for the words "so help me God."
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
4.  Commission issued.
The Secretary of State shall issue to an applicant who has complied with this section a notary public commission valid for a term of 7 years.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
5.  No immunity or benefit.
A commission issued under subsection 4 authorizes the notary public to perform notarial acts. The commission does not provide the notary public any immunity or benefit conferred by the laws of this State on public officials or employees.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1923. Examination of notary public

§1923. Examination of notary public
1.  Examination required.
An applicant for a notary public commission who at the time of application does not hold a commission in this State must pass an examination administered by the Secretary of State or an entity approved by the Secretary of State. The examination must be based on the course of study described in subsection 2.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Course of study.
The Secretary of State or an entity approved by the Secretary of State shall offer regularly a course of study to applicants for notary public commissions in this State. The course must cover the laws, rules, procedures and ethics relevant to notarial acts.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1925. Database of notaries public

§1925. Database of notaries public
The Secretary of State shall maintain an electronic database of notaries public:   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
1.  Verification.
Through which a person may verify the authority of a notary public to perform notarial acts; and
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Electronic records; remote notarization.
That indicates whether a notary public has notified the Secretary of State that the notary public will be performing notarial acts on electronic records or remotely.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1927. Validity of notarial acts

§1927. Validity of notarial acts
Except as otherwise provided in section 1904, subsection 6, the failure of a notarial officer to perform a duty or meet a requirement specified in this chapter does not invalidate a notarial act performed by the notarial officer. The validity of a notarial act under this chapter does not prevent an aggrieved person from seeking to invalidate the record or transaction that is the subject of the notarial act or from seeking other remedies based on the laws of this State other than this chapter or the laws of the United States. This section does not validate a purported notarial act performed by an individual who does not have the authority to perform notarial acts. This section does not limit the authority of the Secretary of State to reject candidate or initiative or referendum petitions under Title 21‑A on the basis of improper notarizations.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1928. Rules

§1928. Rules
1.  Rules.
The Secretary of State may adopt rules to implement this chapter. Rules adopted regarding the performance of notarial acts with respect to electronic records may not require, or accord greater legal status or effect to, the implementation or application of a specific technology or technical specification. The rules may:
A. Prescribe the manner of performing notarial acts regarding tangible and electronic records;   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
B. Include provisions to ensure that any change to or tampering with a record bearing a certificate of a notarial act is self-evident;   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
C. Include provisions to ensure integrity in the creation, transmittal, storage and authentication of electronic records or signatures;   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
D. Prescribe the process of granting, renewing, conditioning, denying, suspending or revoking a notary public commission and assuring the trustworthiness of an individual holding a notary public commission;   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
E. Include provisions to prevent fraud or mistake in the performance of notarial acts; and   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
F. Provide for the administration of the examination under section 1923, subsection 1 and the course of study under section 1923, subsection 2.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Rulemaking considerations.
In adopting, amending or repealing rules about notarial acts with respect to electronic records, the Secretary of State shall consider, so far as is consistent with this chapter:
A. The most recent standards regarding electronic records promulgated by national bodies, such as a national association of secretaries of state;   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
B. Standards, practices and customs of other jurisdictions that enact provisions substantially similar to this chapter; and   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
C. The views of governmental officials and entities and other interested persons.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
3.  Routine technical rules.
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1929. Notary public commission in effect

§1929. Notary public commission in effect
A notary public commission in effect on July 1, 2023 continues until its date of expiration. A notary public who applies to renew a notary public commission on or after July 1, 2023 is subject to and shall comply with this chapter. A notary public, in performing notarial acts after July 1, 2023, shall comply with this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1930. Savings clause

§1930. Savings clause
This chapter does not affect the validity or effect of a notarial act performed before July 1, 2023.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1931. Uniformity of application and construction

§1931. Uniformity of application and construction
In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1932. Relation to federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

§1932. Relation to federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
This chapter modifies, limits and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit or supersede Section 101(c) of that Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7003(b).   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1933. Effective date

§1933. Effective date
This chapter takes effect July 1, 2023.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 1: STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §1. Appointment of temporary officials; removal; salary

§1. Appointment of temporary officials; removal; salary
In order to provide for the uninterrupted and orderly functioning of any agency, board, commission or department of the State Government during a vacancy in the office of the appointive or elective head thereof and whenever there is no state official, deputy, assistant or other state employee duly authorized by law to exercise the powers and perform the duties of such appointive or elective head during such vacancy, the Governor is empowered to appoint a temporary deputy commissioner to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the appointive or elective head of such office during such vacancy. The term of office of such temporary deputy commissioner so appointed shall be at the pleasure of the Governor and shall not extend beyond the date of qualification of a successor to the office of appointive or elective head of such agency, board, commission or department or 60 days from the date of his appointment, whichever shall first occur. The term of office of such a temporary deputy commissioner so appointed to an office to which appointments are by law subject to confirmation by the Legislature shall be at the pleasure of the Governor and shall not extend beyond the date of qualification of a successor appointed to such office or 6 months from the date of appointment, whichever shall first occur. Such temporary deputy commissioner shall not be eligible for reappointment. Such temporary deputy commissioner shall be appointed from the personnel of the agency, board, commission or department in which such vacancy occurs.   [PL 1975, c. 771, §23 (AMD).]
During the term of such appointment, the temporary deputy commissioner shall be paid a salary to be determined by the Governor but not to exceed that received by the appointive or elective head at the termination of his services with the State Government.
In the event an employee in the classified service of the State Government is appointed as a temporary deputy commissioner he shall, during the term of his appointment as temporary deputy commissioner, retain all of the rights and all of the retirement benefits to which he may be entitled as a classified employee of the State Government.
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 771, §23 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 1: STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §2. Tenure of office; citizenship

§2. Tenure of office; citizenship
All civil officers, appointed in accordance with law, whose tenure of office is not fixed by law or limited by the Constitution of Maine, otherwise than during the pleasure of the Governor, except persons appointed to qualify civil officers, shall hold their respective offices for 4 years and no longer, unless reappointed, and shall be subject to removal at any time within that term by the Governor for cause.   [PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §13 (AMD).]
All such officers so appointed shall be citizens of the United States of America.
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 771, §24 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 456, §A13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 1: STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §3. Civil officers serve until successors qualify

§3. Civil officers serve until successors qualify
All civil officers, other than judicial officers, appointed in accordance with law and whose terms of office are fixed by law, shall hold office during the term for which they were appointed and until their successors in office have been appointed and qualified, unless sooner removed in accordance with law.   [PL 1975, c. 771, §25 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 771, §25 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 1: STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §4. Dedimus justices; appointment

§4. Dedimus justices; appointment
The Governor may appoint in every county persons who shall be designated as dedimus justices, before whom the oath required by the Constitution to qualify civil officers may be taken and subscribed. Such persons shall exercise their powers and duties, and shall be commissioned to act within and for every county.   [PL 1975, c. 771, §26 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 771, §26 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 1: STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §5. Oath of office; before whom taken

§5. Oath of office; before whom taken
The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court and of the Superior Court, the Judges of the District Court and all state officials elected by the Legislature shall take and subscribe the oath or affirmation required by the Constitution, before the Governor. Every other person elected or appointed to any civil office shall take and subscribe the oath before any dedimus justice commissioned by the Governor for that purpose, except when the Constitution otherwise provides. A newly appointed notary public shall take and subscribe the oath or affirmation before a dedimus justice as required by Title 4, section 1922, subsection 3.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §5 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 771, §27 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 736, §4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 667, §C1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 74, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §5 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 1: STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §6. Officials have 30 days to qualify

§6. Officials have 30 days to qualify
All public officers appointed or renewed in accordance with law shall, within 30 days after being commissioned, qualify to perform the duties of their office and the certificate of qualification must be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. Any officer who fails to qualify within 30 days and file a certificate of qualification in the office of the Secretary of State within 45 days must be suspended by the Secretary of State until the defect is corrected. During this suspension, the officer may be deemed to have forfeited the appointment and the office may be declared vacant by the appointing authority and a new appointment made.   [PL 1991, c. 837, Pt. A, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 87, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §28 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 456, §A14 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 837, §A7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 1: STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §7. State-owned motor vehicles

§7. State-owned motor vehicles
The State may provide motor vehicles for the travel of state employees in a number to be determined by the Legislature. Each state department or commission head shall promulgate written policy concerning the use of state-owned motor vehicles, assigned to his department or commission, which shall include, but not be limited to, a definition of the use of state-owned motor vehicles which constitute use in the conduct of state business and which distinguishes such use from private use.   [PL 1969, c. 544, §1 (RPR).]
The Legislature finds that the energy crisis requires State Government to act as a leader in the conservation of energy. In order to achieve that end, it is necessary for the State to consume less energy, particularly in the area of transportation. The Legislature, therefore, declares it to be in the public interest that the fleet of new motor vehicles purchased for the travel of state employees meet the federal fleet mileage standards.   [PL 1977, c. 376, §1 (NEW).]
Any state employee or official who misuses a state-owned motor vehicle shall be liable for the actual costs of such use and in addition may be subjected to appropriate disciplinary action, including suspension from employment.   [PL 1969, c. 544, §1 (RPR).]
All state-owned vehicles, except as otherwise provided, shall display special registration plates, approved by the Secretary of State, plainly designating them as state-owned motor vehicles. They may in addition display a marker or insignia, approved by the Secretary of State, plainly designating them as state-owned. Motor vehicles used by departments, commissions or agencies charged by law with law enforcement or investigatory functions, if used for those purposes by personnel who have full-time law enforcement or investigatory duties, shall not be required to display a special registration plate.   [PL 1969, c. 544, §1 (RPR).]
The Legislative Council shall biennially study and review state motor vehicle needs and uses and shall report its findings to the Legislature. Department and agency heads shall justify the purchase of motor vehicles as part of request for appropriations before the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs.   [PL 1973, c. 788, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 544, §1 (RPR). PL 1973, c. 788, §10 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 376, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 1: STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §7-B. Use of state vehicles for commuting

§7-B. Use of state vehicles for commuting
Notwithstanding section 7‑A, a state-owned or state-leased vehicle may not be used by any employee to commute between home and work, except for those vehicles authorized and assigned to employees of the Baxter State Park Authority and of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Military Bureau as designated by the Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management; to the director or deputy director or duty officer of the Maine Emergency Management Agency within the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management; to employees of the Department of Corrections designated by the Commissioner of Corrections; and to law enforcement officials within the following organizational units: Bureau of State Police; Maine Drug Enforcement Agency; Office of the State Fire Marshal; Bureau of Motor Vehicles; Bureau of Marine Patrol; the forest protection unit within the Bureau of Forestry; Bureau of Warden Service; Bureau of Parks and Lands; Office of Cannabis Policy; Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations; and the investigation division and the Medicaid fraud control unit within the Office of the Attorney General.   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. EE, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 528, §III1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §III1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 618, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 618, §7 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §JJ1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 837, §B2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 841, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 349, §4 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 502, §E30 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 155, §A1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 688, §A1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. X, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §§23, 24 (REV). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. CCC, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 578, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 258, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. C, §3 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. EE, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 1: STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §8. Mileage allowance

§8. Mileage allowance
The State shall pay for the use of privately owned automobiles for travel by employees of the State in the business of the State such reimbursement as agreed to between the State and their certified or recognized bargaining agent. For employees and state officers and officials not subject to any such agreement, the State shall pay 36¢ per mile effective January 1, 2006, 38¢ per mile effective January 1, 2007, 40¢ per mile effective July 1, 2007, 42¢ per mile effective July 1, 2008, 44¢ per mile effective January 1, 2009 and effective July 1, 2021 the lower of the rate included in the bargaining agreement representing the most employees or the federal rate of reimbursement, for miles actually traveled on state business. The Governor may suspend the operation of this section and require state officials and employees to travel in automobiles owned or controlled by the State, if such automobiles are available.   [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. E, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 468 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 765, §1 (AMD). P&SL 1975, c. 147, §C5 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §29 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 269, §8 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 739, §1 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 710, §B (AMD). PL 1997, c. 3, §D1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 454, §E1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 438, §D1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 12, §RRR1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 12, §RRR2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. SSS, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. SSS, §16 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. E, §1 (AMD).