reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY › Article 1: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: GENERAL ORGANIZATION MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES › 5 §13056-I. Rural Workforce Recruitment and Retention Grant Program

§13056-I. Rural Workforce Recruitment and Retention Grant Program
1.  Program established.
The Rural Workforce Recruitment and Retention Grant Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the department to provide grants for local economic development initiatives in rural regions of the State that will assist rural businesses in those regions in locating, recruiting and retaining qualified staff to meet workforce needs. For the purpose of this section, "rural regions of the State" means Aroostook County, Piscataquis County, Somerset County and Washington County.
[PL 2021, c. 420, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Fund established.
The Rural Workforce Recruitment and Retention Grant Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund within the department for the purpose of providing funds for the program. The fund consists of money appropriated to the fund by the Legislature and any funds received by the department for the purposes of the program.
[PL 2021, c. 420, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Rulemaking.
The department shall establish by rule the criteria for eligibility for grants from the program and the process of application. The rules must require that an entity receiving a grant for an initiative secure matching funds for the initiative on a one-to-one basis. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2021, c. 420, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Reporting.
The department shall report by January 15th of each year to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic development matters on the program, including the number of grants given and the results achieved.
[PL 2021, c. 420, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 420, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY › Article 1: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: GENERAL ORGANIZATION MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES › 5 §13057. Commissioner; appointment

§13057. Commissioner; appointment
The commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic development matters and legislation and to confirmation by the Legislature. The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.   [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
1.  Qualifications.
The commissioner shall be a person with background, experience and interest in the areas of community and economic development.
[PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY › Article 1: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: GENERAL ORGANIZATION MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES › 5 §13059. State agencies to cooperate

§13059. State agencies to cooperate
All state agencies and any other organizations designated by the department to implement community and economic development programs and policies shall cooperate with and expeditiously respond to requests of the department.   [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY › Article 1: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: GENERAL ORGANIZATION MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES › 5 §13060. State standards for appliance energy efficiency (REPEALED)

§13060. State standards for appliance energy efficiency
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 501, §DD17 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 875, §§M5,13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 1-A: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY › Article 1: PLANNING AND EVALUATION › 5 §13060-A. Science and technology plan (REPEALED)

§13060-A. Science and technology plan
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 20, §RR2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §RR18 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 673, §M5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 1-A: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY › Article 1: PLANNING AND EVALUATION › 5 §13060-B. Comprehensive research and development evaluation (REPEALED)

§13060-B. Comprehensive research and development evaluation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 20, §RR2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §RR18 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 673, §M5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 1-A: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY › Article 1: PLANNING AND EVALUATION › 5 §13060-C. Reporting requirements of recipients of research and development funding (REPEALED)

§13060-C. Reporting requirements of recipients of research and development funding
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 20, §RR2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §RR18 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 464, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 673, §M5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 1-A: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY › Article 2: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS › 5 §13060-D. Maine Research and Development Evaluation Fund (REPEALED)

§13060-D. Maine Research and Development Evaluation Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 20, §RR2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §RR18 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 464, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 673, §M5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 1-A: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY › Article 2: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS › 5 §13060-E. Experimental program to stimulate competitive research (REPEALED)

§13060-E. Experimental program to stimulate competitive research
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 20, §RR2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §RR18 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 673, §M5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 1-A: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY › Article 2: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS › 5 §13060-F. Maine EPSCoR Capacity Fund (REPEALED)

§13060-F. Maine EPSCoR Capacity Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 20, §RR2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §RR18 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 673, §M5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 1-B: MARKETING AND PROMOTION › 5 §13060-G. Comprehensive marketing strategy (REPEALED)

§13060-G. Comprehensive marketing strategy
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 704, §2 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 425, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §13061. Office established

§13061. Office established
The commissioner shall establish the Office of Business Development. This office shall encourage the initiation, expansion and location of businesses in Maine which would expand quality employment opportunities for Maine citizens.   [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
The Office of Business Development shall encourage business by removing barriers to growth, facilitating exploration of opportunities and providing assistance necessary to enhance business consistent with the State's economic development strategy.   [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §13062-A. Economic Conversion Division (REPEALED)

§13062-A. Economic Conversion Division
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 410, §NNN1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 725, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 395, §D5 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 395, §D18 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 560, §B3 (AMD). MRSA T. 5 §13062-A, sub-§5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 2: BUSINESS ASSISTANCE REFERRAL AND FACILITATION PROGRAM: PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERY › 5 §13063-A. Maine Education and Training Export Partnership (REPEALED)

§13063-A. Maine Education and Training Export Partnership
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 410, §RRR1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 558, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 558, §2 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 519, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 648, §1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 648, §9 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 2: BUSINESS ASSISTANCE REFERRAL AND FACILITATION PROGRAM: PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERY › 5 §13063-B. Energy conservation programs (REPEALED)

§13063-B. Energy conservation programs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §B4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 2, §L1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §RR3 (RP). PL 2003, c. 20, §RR18 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 644, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 2: BUSINESS ASSISTANCE REFERRAL AND FACILITATION PROGRAM: PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERY › 5 §13063-D. Grants to municipalities to retain mature or dominant employers

§13063-D. Grants to municipalities to retain mature or dominant employers
The commissioner shall authorize grants to municipalities for the purpose of assisting those municipalities to retain mature or dominant employers, as defined in rules adopted by the commissioner, especially manufacturing firms presently located in the State. In awarding grants under this section, the commissioner shall consider the economic health of the region in which the municipality is located, the economic and social impacts that would be or have been created by the loss of the mature or dominant employer and the likelihood of returning that employer to a financially viable condition. In awarding any grant under this section, the commissioner shall take appropriate measures to ensure accountability and a positive return on the public's investment. To the extent that grant funds have been transferred from the Job Retention Program in accordance with section 13063‑C, subsection 4, the commissioner shall give priority to projects that are reasonably expected to return a former certified retained business, as defined in section 13063‑C, to financial viability or its facilities to appropriate productive use. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 2001, c. 680, §2 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 731, §§MMM1,VVV1 (NEW). RR 2001, c. 1, §12 (COR). PL 2001, c. 680, §2 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 2-A: MAINE MICROENTERPRISE INITIATIVE › 5 §13063-E. Maine Microenterprise Initiative Fund (REPEALED)

§13063-E. Maine Microenterprise Initiative Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 731, §VVV1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 471, §A6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 2-A: MAINE MICROENTERPRISE INITIATIVE › 5 §13063-F. Application process (REPEALED)

§13063-F. Application process
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 731, §VVV1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 471, §A6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 2-A: MAINE MICROENTERPRISE INITIATIVE › 5 §13063-G. Rules (REPEALED)

§13063-G. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 731, §VVV1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 471, §A6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 2-A: MAINE MICROENTERPRISE INITIATIVE › 5 §13063-H. Report (REPEALED)

§13063-H. Report
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 731, §VVV1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 471, §A6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 2-B: MAINE MICROENTERPRISE INITIATIVE › 5 §13063-J. Definitions

§13063-J. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
1.  Community-based organization.
"Community-based organization" means a nonprofit organization that has:
A. A viable plan for providing training and technical assistance to microenterprises;   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
B. Broad-based community support;   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
C. An adequate source of operating capital; and   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
D. A demonstrated need for funding to provide training and technical assistance to microenterprises.   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
[PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Fund.
"Fund" means the Maine Microenterprise Initiative Fund established in section 13063‑K.
[PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
3.  Microenterprise.
"Microenterprise" means a business located in the State that produces goods or provides services and has fewer than 10 full-time equivalent employees.
[PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 471, §A7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 2-B: MAINE MICROENTERPRISE INITIATIVE › 5 §13063-K. Maine Microenterprise Initiative Fund

§13063-K. Maine Microenterprise Initiative Fund
1.  Fund established.
The Maine Microenterprise Initiative Fund is established as a nonlapsing fund administered by the department. The fund consists of money appropriated to it by the Legislature from the General Fund and eligible investment earnings from fund assets. The fund must be held separate from all other money, funds and accounts, and all eligible investment earnings from fund assets must be credited to the fund.
[PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Fund purposes.
The department shall administer the fund to provide grants to community-based organizations to aid them in providing technical assistance and training to microenterprises.
[PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 471, §A7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 2-B: MAINE MICROENTERPRISE INITIATIVE › 5 §13063-L. Application process

§13063-L. Application process
1.  Process established.
The department shall adopt rules establishing an application process for fund grants for the purposes set forth in section 13063‑K, subsection 2. In establishing the application process, the department shall consult with business experts involved with microenterprises in the State.
[PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Process requirements.
The application process must be competitive. An applicant shall specify whether a grant is sought for microenterprise technical assistance or training or a combination thereof. In making grants, the department shall give priority to applications that:
A. Are joint applications by 2 or more community-based organizations or otherwise provide for cooperation among community-based organizations;   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
B. Target aid to low-income individuals; or   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
C. Target aid to areas of high unemployment or to underserved areas of the State.   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
The department may establish additional criteria for assessing applications for fund grants.
[PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 471, §A7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 2-B: MAINE MICROENTERPRISE INITIATIVE › 5 §13063-M. Rules

§13063-M. Rules
The department shall adopt rules necessary to carry out this article. Rules adopted pursuant to this article are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 471, §A7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 2-B: MAINE MICROENTERPRISE INITIATIVE › 5 §13063-N. Report

§13063-N. Report
The department shall submit to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over business and economic development matters an update on the fund by January 1, 2001 and every year thereafter.   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 471, §A7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 2-B: MAINE MICROENTERPRISE INITIATIVE › 5 §13063-O. Microenterprise initiative fund program review

§13063-O. Microenterprise initiative fund program review
1.  Accounting and reporting requirements.
The department shall:
A. Maintain an accurate accounting of the use of all program funds as required by state procedures and program guidelines, including a detailed accounting of all program funding sources and expenditures; and   [PL 2009, c. 337, §4 (AMD).]
B. [PL 2009, c. 337, §4 (RP).]
C. Each year, submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over business, research and economic development matters. The report must include:
(1) An accounting of the use of all program funds received and expended since the program's inception;
(2) A summary of the status of any approved projects;
(3) A summary of the results of any completed projects;
(4) Evaluation data and assessment consistent with section 13070‑P; and
(5) Other information required to be submitted and evaluated by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over business, research and economic development matters.   [PL 2017, c. 264, §7 (AMD).]
[PL 2017, c. 264, §7 (AMD).]
2.  Report.
The department shall report no later than January 15th of each year.
[PL 2003, c. 451, Pt. MMM, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Rulemaking.
The department shall adopt major substantive rules pursuant to chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A to implement this section.
[PL 2003, c. 451, Pt. MMM, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 451, §MMM1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 337, §4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 264, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 2-C: MAINE WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM › 5 §13063-R. Maine Workforce Opportunities Program (REPEALED)

§13063-R. Maine Workforce Opportunities Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 443, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 443, §4 (AFF). MRSA T. 5 §13063-R, sub-§10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 3: TOURISM › 5 §13064. Findings (REPEALED)

§13064. Findings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M6,13 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 914, §2 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 1, §11 (COR). PL 1995, c. 560, §B5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 3: TOURISM › 5 §13065. Office of Tourism (REPEALED)

§13065. Office of Tourism
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M6,13 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 914, §2 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 1, §11 (COR). RR 1993, c. 1, §16 (COR). PL 1995, c. 560, §B5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 3: TOURISM › 5 §13066. Historical marker program (REPEALED)

§13066. Historical marker program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M6,13 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 914, §2 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 1, §11 (COR). PL 1995, c. 560, §B5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 3: TOURISM › 5 §13066-A. Impulse Traveler Program (REPEALED)

§13066-A. Impulse Traveler Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1991, c. 1, §13 (RNU). PL 1991, c. 591, §III21 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 471, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 3: TOURISM › 5 §13066-B. Tourism marketing and development strategy (REPEALED)

§13066-B. Tourism marketing and development strategy
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 471, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 368, §K1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §B5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 3: TOURISM › 5 §13067. Maine Tourism Commission (REPEALED)

§13067. Maine Tourism Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M6,13 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 914, §2 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 1, §11 (COR). PL 1995, c. 560, §B5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 3: TOURISM › 5 §13068. Travel Promotion Matching Fund Program (REPEALED)

§13068. Travel Promotion Matching Fund Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M6,13 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 1, §13 (COR). PL 1991, c. 528, §III21 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §III21 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 560, §B5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Article 3: TOURISM › 5 §13069. Maine State Film Commission (REPEALED)

§13069. Maine State Film Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M6,13 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 560, §B5 (RP). PL 1995, c. 688, §8 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. A, §23 (RP).
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§13069-A. Powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M6,13 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 560, §B5 (RP).
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§13070. Director of the Maine State Film Office
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M6,13 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 560, §B5 (RP).
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§13070-A. International Commerce Division; established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M6,13 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §2 (RP).
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§13070-B. International Commerce Division; duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M6,13 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 648, §2 (RP).
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§13070-C. International Trade Director
1.  Appointment.
The Governor shall appoint a full-time International Trade Director, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over business and economic development matters and confirmation by the Legislature, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall report to the commissioner in the execution of the director's responsibilities.
[PL 1995, c. 648, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Duties.
The International Trade Director shall implement the State's policies with respect to development of international trade opportunities for the State's businesses and citizens. The director shall serve as the State's diplomat and shall advocate within the State and abroad on behalf of the State and the State's international community.
The director shall serve as the president of the Maine International Trade Center upon confirmation by the center's Board of Directors of the Maine International Trade Center. The director shall oversee activities of the center and has the duties and responsibilities as provided in Title 10, chapter 107‑B.
[PL 1995, c. 648, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 648, §3 (NEW).
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§13070-F. Commission on Investment Capital
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 914, §2 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 1, §11 (RNU). MRSA T. 5 §13070-I (RP).
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§13070-G. Duties and responsibilities of the commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 914, §2 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 1, §11 (RNU). PL 1993, c. 182, §1 (AMD). MRSA T. 5 §13070-I (RP).
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§13070-H. Agency cooperation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 914, §2 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 1, §11 (RNU). MRSA T. 5 §13070-I (RP).
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§13070-I. Sunset
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 914, §2 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 1, §11 (RNU). PL 1993, c. 182, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 725, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 725, §4 (AFF). MRSA T. 5 §13070-I (RP).
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§13070-K. Economic development incentive contract
If the commissioner enters into a contractual relationship with a business regarding the provision of an economic development incentive in return for the business's agreement to locate, expand or retain its facilities in the State, that contract must contain a statement of the State's expected public benefit from its investment of public funds.   [PL 2001, c. 481, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 761, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 481, §3 (AMD).
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§13070-L. Economic Development Incentive Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 761, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 768, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 481, §4 (RP).
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§13070-M. Repeal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 761, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 768, §4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 481, §5 (RP).
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§13070-N. Maine Technology Institute Director
(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 5, SECTION 15310)
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 401, §AAA2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 708, §3 (RAL).
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§13070-O. Evaluation of economic development proposals
1.  Criteria.
An economic development proposal must:
A. Have a program name that accurately describes the nature of the program;   [PL 1999, c. 768, §5 (NEW).]
B. Have specific stated objectives, such as the number of jobs to be created or retained, the wage levels and benefits associated with those jobs or a project with significant value to the State or a community within the State;   [PL 1999, c. 768, §5 (NEW).]
C. Specify a method to measure whether the objectives of the program have been met;   [PL 1999, c. 768, §5 (NEW).]
D. Require that a business that receives benefits under the program report on the use of the benefits received;   [PL 1999, c. 768, §5 (NEW).]
E. Require that the appropriate joint standing committee of the Legislature review the program at specific and regular intervals;   [PL 1999, c. 768, §5 (NEW).]
F. Provide incentives for a business to meet objectives of the program and, when incentives are provided in anticipation of contractual performance, penalties for a business that does not meet the objectives of the program;   [PL 2007, c. 434, §4 (AMD).]
G. Provide a cost analysis of the program based on at least a 10-year period;   [PL 2007, c. 434, §5 (AMD).]
H. Have a clearly defined public purpose;   [PL 2007, c. 434, §6 (NEW).]
I. In addition to standard data, report performance data specific to its goals and objectives annually to the entity that is assigned to coordinate the State's portfolio of economic development programs; and   [PL 2007, c. 434, §7 (NEW).]
J. Require that a business that receives benefits under the program have a business statement that includes the requirements of section 13070‑J, subsection 2‑A.   [PL 2017, c. 264, §12 (AMD).]
[PL 2017, c. 264, §12 (AMD).]
2.  Review of criteria.
The department shall review each economic development proposal and any information relevant to the proposal and shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over the proposal on the extent to which the proposal meets the criteria specified in subsection 1.
[PL 1999, c. 768, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 768, §5 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 434, §§4-8 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 264, §12 (AMD).
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§13071. Findings
The Legislature finds that the strength of the State's economy is based on the strength of the local economies of municipalities and their ability to adjust to the dramatic changes in the national and international economies. The Legislature also recognizes the need for the coordination of state, regional and local efforts and resources to produce solid economic growth and development for the State.   [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
Economic growth and development is not limited exclusively to the generation of new businesses and business expansions. It requires sufficient housing and infrastructure facilities, planning and availability of an educated and well-trained labor force which are necessary to the prosperity of municipalities.   [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
It is necessary to coordinate the development and delivery of community programs. By coordinating and focusing various community development programs, the impact of these programs can be far more effective. The existence of a central community development agency can improve and facilitate communication and assistance between the State and its municipalities.   [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
By working together, coordinating resources and developing policies which are mutually consistent and consistent with an overall state strategy, the State and its municipalities can realize their potential and prosperity in the future.   [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW).
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§13071-A. Maine Promotion Council Cooperative
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 181, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 673, §M7 (RP).
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§13073. Community Development Block Grant Program
The director shall implement the Community Development Block Grant Program pursuant to the United States Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1, and its subsequent amendments. For purposes of this section, "program" means the Community Development Block Grant Program and "fund" means the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund.   [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
1.  Revolving loan fund.
The Community Development Block Grant Program shall include the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund which shall be a nonlapsing revolving fund.
[PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
2.  Repayments to fund.
To this fund shall be credited all repayments of grants made to municipalities that elect not to retain those funds under the fund part of the program, including interest, penalties and other fees and charges related to fund grants.
[PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
3.  Investment of fund money.
Money in the fund not needed to meet the current obligations of the program shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the fund and may be invested in such manner as is provided by law. Interest received on that investment shall be credited to the fund.
[PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
4.  Legislative allocation of fund required.
The Department of Economic and Community Development shall submit to the Legislature, through the budget process as required by chapter 149, its recommendations for disbursement from the fund.
[PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
5.  Expenditures from fund.
Upon approval of the allocation by the Legislature and approval of the allotment by the Governor, the State Controller shall authorize expenditures from the fund as approved by the department for the following purposes:
A. Administrative expenses related to the fund;   [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
B. Grants to cities and towns under the fund; and   [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
C. Grants related to the fund and to other public and private organizations.   [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
6.  Encumbered balances at year-end.
At the end of each fiscal year, all encumbered balances in the Community Development Block Grant may be carried twice.
[PL 1989, c. 7, Pt. O, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 7, §O3 (AMD).
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§13073-A. Regional Economic Development Assistance Fund
The Director of the Office of Community Development shall administer the Regional Economic Development Assistance Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund."   [PL 2003, c. 198, §4 (AMD).]
1.  Fund established.
The fund is established as a nonlapsing fund within the Office of Community Development.
[PL 2003, c. 198, §5 (AMD).]
2.  Fund purpose.
The purpose of the fund is to provide funding to develop effective local and regional economic development programs. The department shall administer the fund to award start-up grants to nonprofit local or regional community organizations that are providing local or regional economic development programs.
[PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. VVV, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Application process.
The department shall adopt rules establishing an application process for fund grants for the purposes set forth in this section.
[PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. VVV, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Competitive procedure.
Funds must be disbursed in accordance with a competitive, quality-based selection procedure as established and administered by the department.
[PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).]
5.  Preference in awards.
In awarding grants, the department shall give preference to those projects or programs that will benefit economically distressed communities and regions. In determining preference, the department shall consider such factors as unemployment rates, per capita income, educational attainment, business failures and dependence upon mature or dominant industries.
[PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. VVV, §2 (NEW).]
6.  Local match requirements.
All funds awarded must be matched by local funds on a minimum one-to-one basis.
[PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. VVV, §2 (NEW).]
7.  Rules.
The department shall adopt rules necessary to carry out this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.
[PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. VVV, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 731, §VVV2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 198, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).
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§13073-B. Maine Downtown Center
1.  Establishment.
The Maine Downtown Center, referred to in this section as "the center," is established to encourage downtown revitalization in the State.
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]
2.  Purpose.
The center serves the following functions:
A. To advocate for downtown revitalization;   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]
B. To promote awareness about the importance of vital downtowns;   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]
C. To serve as a clearinghouse for information relating to downtown development; and   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]
D. To provide training and technical assistance to communities that demonstrate a willingness and ability to revitalize their downtowns.   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]
3.  Collaboration.
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall work collaboratively with the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, the Maine Development Foundation and other state agencies to coordinate the programs of the center.
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
4.  Funding.
The center shall develop a plan for the ongoing funding of the center.
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]
5.  Definition.
For the purposes of this section, "downtown" has the same meaning as in Title 30‑A, section 4301, subsection 5‑A.
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §4 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
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§13073-C. Municipal Grant Fund
The Municipal Grant Fund is established as a nonlapsing fund within the Office of Community Development. The Director of the Office of Community Development shall administer the Municipal Grant Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund." The fund may receive appropriations, allocations, grants or gifts from any federal agency or governmental subdivision or the State or its agencies.   [PL 2021, c. 319, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Fund purpose.
The purpose of the fund is to provide funding for municipalities for projects that further the goals of sustainable economic development as outlined by the Maine Economic Growth Council, established in Title 10, section 929‑A and referred to in this section as "the council," in the council's annual "Measures of Growth" report, or successor report, and by the "Maine Economic Development Strategy 2020-2029," or successor economic development strategy for the State, as administered by the department.
[PL 2021, c. 319, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Application process.
The department shall adopt rules establishing an application process for municipalities for fund grants for the purposes set forth in this section.
[PL 2021, c. 319, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Competitive procedure.
Funds must be disbursed in accordance with a competitive, quality-based selection procedure as established and administered by the department.
[PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §7 (AMD).]
4.  Maximum award.
A grantee may not be awarded a total amount in excess of $50,000 in a legislative biennium.
[PL 2021, c. 319, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Rules.
The department shall adopt rules necessary to carry out this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2021, c. 319, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 319, §1 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §7 (AMD).
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§13074. Local grants program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 816, §P13 (RP).
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§13074-A. Maine Natural Heritage Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 622, §F13 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 92, §14 (RP).
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§13075. Economic Corridor Action Grant Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 855, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 105 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §D3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A20 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 702, §E4 (RP). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. A, §24 (RP).