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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §139. Maine Lighthouse Week

§139. Maine Lighthouse Week
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside the 3rd full week in June as Maine Lighthouse Week to invite and urge the people of the State to observe this week in suitable places and with appropriate ceremony and activity to honor and commemorate the important role of lighthouses in Maine's history.   [PL 2001, c. 5, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §139. Colonel Freeman McGilvery Day (As enacted by PL 2001, c. 7, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 1, SECTION 141)
Revisor's Note: §139. Destroyer Escort Day (As enacted by PL 2001, c. 19, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 1, SECTION 142)
Revisor's Note: §139. Maine Small Business Week (As enacted by PL 2001, c. 36, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 1, SECTION 143)
Revisor's Note: §139. Veterans' Week (As enacted by PL 2001, c. 100, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 1, SECTION 144)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2001, c. 1, §§1-4 (RAL). PL 2001, c. 5, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 7, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 19, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 36, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 100, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §140. Maine Youth Field and Stream Day

§140. Maine Youth Field and Stream Day
The 2nd Saturday in September of each year is designated as Maine Youth Field and Stream Day. The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging the youth of this State to observe this day by participating in outdoor activities.   [PL 2001, c. 68, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §140. Equal Pay Day (As enacted by PL 2001, c. 304, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 1, SECTION 145)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2001, c. 1, §5 (RAL). PL 2001, c. 68, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 304, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §141. Colonel Freeman McGilvery Day (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 139)

§141. Colonel Freeman McGilvery Day
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 139)
The first Saturday of September of each year is designated as Colonel Freeman McGilvery Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate celebration and activity.   [RR 2001, c. 1, §1 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2001, c. 1, §1 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §142. Destroyer Escort Day (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 139)

§142. Destroyer Escort Day
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 139)
The 3rd Saturday in June of each year is designated as Destroyer Escort Day in this State, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting the people of the State to observe this day in honor of the destroyer escort ships and the people from this State who gallantly served on them as they performed antisubmarine duties, escorted convoys and tankers and performed search and rescue operations for downed pilots and survivors of ill-fated ships during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the War in Vietnam.   [RR 2001, c. 1, §2 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2001, c. 1, §2 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §143. Maine Small Business Week (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 139)

§143. Maine Small Business Week
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 139)
The 3rd week in May, or any other week coinciding with the week designated nationally as Small Business Week, is designated Maine Small Business Week and the Governor shall issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging the citizens and small businesses throughout the State to promote small businesses and the free enterprise system by observing that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.   [RR 2001, c. 1, §3 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2001, c. 1, §3 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §144. Veterans' Week (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 139)

§144. Veterans' Week
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 139)
Each political subdivision and school administrative unit is encouraged to celebrate Veterans' Week during the week, commencing on a Sunday and ending on the next following Saturday, within which November 11th, Veterans' Day, occurs. The celebration may include recognition of the contribution of veterans of the United States and the military service to the foundation of freedom. The celebration may also include public proclamations, appropriate parades and ceremonies and the introduction of curricula in school systems recognizing the efforts of veterans and their contribution to our way of life. During this week, schools may provide an opportunity for convocations and assemblies and in such instances shall make efforts to invite veterans and others to speak on the subject and to cooperate with local veterans' organizations and groups in the celebration of Veterans' Week.   [RR 2001, c. 1, §4 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2001, c. 1, §4 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §145. Equal Pay Day (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 140)

§145. Equal Pay Day
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 140)
The first Tuesday in April is designated as Equal Pay Day, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe this day with appropriate activity.   [RR 2001, c. 1, §5 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2001, c. 1, §5 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §146. Maine Week of Heroes

§146. Maine Week of Heroes
Each political subdivision and school administrative unit is encouraged to observe a Maine Week of Heroes during the week, commencing on a Sunday and ending on the next following Saturday, within which September 11th occurs. The observance may include public proclamations, appropriate ceremonies and the introduction of curricula in school systems recognizing the efforts of heroic people in Maine communities, such as active duty military personnel, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, law enforcement officers, members of the National Guard, members of the United States Coast Guard, United States military veterans and all other heroes who have given their courageous service without regard for their own lives or personal safety to benefit the people of this great land and to serve the needs of the citizens of the State.   [PL 2003, c. 56, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §146. Maine Aviation and Aerospace Education Week (As enacted by PL 2003, c. 256, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 1, SECTION 147)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2003, c. 1, §1 (RAL). PL 2003, c. 56, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 256, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §147. Maine Aviation and Aerospace Education Week (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 146)

§147. Maine Aviation and Aerospace Education Week
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 146)
The 3rd week in April is designated Maine Aviation and Aerospace Education Week. The Department of Transportation, Office of Passenger Transportation shall participate in the planning of events for this week under the auspices of the Maine Aeronautics Association.   [RR 2003, c. 1, §1 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2003, c. 1, §1 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §148. Family Reunion Day

§148. Family Reunion Day
In recognition of the value and importance of families, the State designates the Monday after the first full weekend of August as Family Reunion Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging citizens, businesses and organizations to observe the day with appropriate celebration and activity.   [PL 2005, c. 8, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §148. Community Giving Week (As enacted by PL 2005, c. 20, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 1, SECTION 149)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 8, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 20, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 397, §B1 (RAL). PL 2005, c. 397, §B2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §149. Community Giving Week (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 148)

§149. Community Giving Week
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 148)
The 3rd full week in November of each year is designated as Community Giving Week, and the Governor shall issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging people of the State to observe this week in suitable places with appropriate activity.   [PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. B, §1 (RAL); PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. B, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 397, §B1 (RAL). PL 2005, c. 397, §B2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150. Cancer Awareness Week

§150. Cancer Awareness Week
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside November 1st to November 7th each year as Cancer Awareness Week and November 1st as Lung Cancer Awareness Day. The proclamation must invite and urge citizens, health agencies, schools and other suitable organizations and groups to observe this week through appropriate activities.   [PL 2007, c. 27, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §150. Missing Persons Day (As enacted by PL 2007, c. 28, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 1, SECTION 150-B)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 27, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 28, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §1 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-A. Cold War Victory Day

§150-A. Cold War Victory Day
In recognition of the long and costly struggle of the Cold War, from the end of World War II to the fall of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the State designates the first day of May as Cold War Victory Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging citizens, businesses and organizations to observe the day with appropriate activity to celebrate democracy's victory.   [PL 2007, c. 330, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 330, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-B. Missing Persons Day (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150)

§150-B. Missing Persons Day
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150)
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation establishing May 25th as Missing Persons Day. The proclamation must invite and urge citizens, law enforcement agencies, family service agencies and other suitable organizations and groups to observe this day through appropriate activities.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §1 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §1 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-C. Native American Veterans Day

§150-C. Native American Veterans Day
The Governor annually shall issue a proclamation designating June 21st as Native American Veterans Day in remembrance of the courage and dedicated service of Native American members of the United States Armed Forces, and the Governor shall urge the people of the State to observe this day in suitable places and with appropriate ceremony and activity.   [PL 2009, c. 51, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 51, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-D. Wyeth Day

§150-D. Wyeth Day
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation designating July 12th of each year as Wyeth Day in recognition of the birthday of Andrew Wyeth, one of America's great artists. The observance is created to honor Andrew Wyeth, who had long and lasting ties with this State, and his family and their strong contributions to the State's artistic and cultural heritage and is meant to coincide with appropriate commemorative activities throughout the State. The Department of Education shall make appropriate information available to the people and the schools within the limits of its budget.   [PL 2009, c. 210, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 210, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-E. Lyme Disease Awareness Month

§150-E. Lyme Disease Awareness Month
The month of May of each year is designated as Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the month through appropriate activities. During the month, the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention shall make information available to the public to improve education and awareness about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease that is consistent with the recommendations of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.   [PL 2009, c. 494, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 494, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-F. Governor William King Day

§150-F. Governor William King Day
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation indicating March 16th of each year as Governor William King Day in honor of the first Governor of Maine, a proponent of statehood for Maine.   [PL 2011, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §150-F. Juneteenth Independence Day (As enacted by PL 2011, c. 53, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 1, SECTION 150-H)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2011, c. 1, §1 (RAL). PL 2011, c. 17, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 53, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-G. Vietnam War Veterans Day

§150-G. Vietnam War Veterans Day
In recognition of the service and sacrifice of those veterans of the United States Armed Forces who served during the Vietnam War, the State designates March 29th of each year as Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate celebration and activity.   [PL 2021, c. 525, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 92, §1 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 525, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-H. Juneteenth Independence Day (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150-F)

§150-H. Juneteenth Independence Day
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150-F)
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation designating the 3rd Saturday in June as Juneteenth Independence Day to commemorate the day freedom was proclaimed to all slaves in the South by Union General Gordon Granger in 1865, 2 1/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.   [RR 2011, c. 1, §1 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2011, c. 1, §1 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-I. Maine Korean War Veteran Recognition Day

§150-I. Maine Korean War Veteran Recognition Day
In recognition of the service and contributions of those veterans of the United States Armed Forces who served during the Korean War, the State designates July 27th of each year as Maine Korean War Veteran Recognition Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate celebration and activity.   [PL 2013, c. 26, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 26, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-J. Invite Your Maine Legislator to School Month

§150-J. Invite Your Maine Legislator to School Month
January is designated Invite Your Maine Legislator to School Month, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging teachers, school administrators and Legislators to observe this month through appropriate activities, including inviting Legislators to visit school classrooms to meet with teachers, school administrators and students in order to promote increased knowledge among Legislators of the prekindergarten to grade 12 public education programs provided to students in their legislative districts.   [PL 2013, c. 103, §1 (NEW).]
Within available resources, the Department of Education shall make appropriate information available to teachers, school administrators and students through the department's publicly accessible website.   [PL 2013, c. 103, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §150-J. Maine Seniors Day (As enacted by PL 2013, c. 143, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 1, SECTION 150-K)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §1 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 103, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 143, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-K. Maine Seniors Day (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150-J)

§150-K. Maine Seniors Day
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150-J)
In recognition of the service and contributions of senior citizens in the State, and for those who continue to enhance the quality of life in the State with their values and experiences, the State designates the 2nd Saturday in September of each year as Maine Seniors Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate celebration and activity and encouraging businesses of the State to offer incentives for senior citizens to frequent their establishments. State agencies with promotional budgets may promote Maine Seniors Day prior to and on the 2nd Saturday in September.   [RR 2013, c. 1, §1 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §1 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-L. Native American Heritage and Culture Day

§150-L. Native American Heritage and Culture Day
In recognition of the service and sacrifice of Maine Indian tribes since the beginning of our nation in support for its liberties, and to recognize the thousands of years of Native American heritage and the culture Maine Indian tribes have contributed to the State, the Governor annually shall issue a proclamation designating March 20th as Native American Heritage and Culture Day, and the Governor shall urge the people of the State to observe this day in suitable places and with appropriate ceremony and activity.   [PL 2015, c. 19, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 19, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-M. Veterans in the Arts and Humanities Day

§150-M. Veterans in the Arts and Humanities Day
Each political subdivision and school administrative unit is encouraged to celebrate Veterans in the Arts and Humanities Day on November 1st of each year. The celebration may include recognition of the contributions of veterans of the United States Armed Forces and their military service past and present, promotion of the significant contributions veterans have made to the arts and humanities and public awareness of the talent of those veterans now working in a variety of artistic fields. The celebration may also include public proclamations, appropriate parades and ceremonies and the introduction of curricula in school systems recognizing the efforts of veterans and their contributions to our way of life, including the arts and humanities. The Governor may annually issue a proclamation urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate celebration and activity.   [PL 2015, c. 399, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 399, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-N. Maine Community Litter Cleanup Day

§150-N. Maine Community Litter Cleanup Day
The first Saturday in May is designated Maine Community Litter Cleanup Day, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the citizens of the State to observe this day through appropriate activities such as removing litter from roads.   [PL 2017, c. 41, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 41, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-O. Maine Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

§150-O. Maine Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The month of March of each year is designated as Maine Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the month through appropriate activities and to become informed about childhood cancer.   [PL 2019, c. 569, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §150-O. First Responders Day (As enacted by PL 2019, c. 570, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 1, SECTION 150-P)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 569, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 570, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-P. First Responders Day (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150-O)

§150-P. First Responders Day
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150-O)
September 11th of each year is designated as First Responders Day, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the day in schools and other suitable places and with appropriate ceremony, celebration and activity. First Responders Day commemorates and honors the significant contributions of those who put their lives in danger to keep the people of this State safe, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, game wardens, forest rangers and marine patrol officers.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. A, §1 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. A, §1 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-Q. James Weldon Johnson Day

§150-Q. James Weldon Johnson Day
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation designating June 17th of each year as James Weldon Johnson Day in honor of writer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson.   [PL 2021, c. 287, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 287, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-R. Safe Homes Awareness Month

§150-R. Safe Homes Awareness Month
The month of September of each year is designated as Safe Homes Awareness Month and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation to raise awareness among the people of the State of the importance of safety in the home and of the existence of and assistance that is available from the Safe Homes Program established in Title 25, section 7001.   [PL 2021, c. 575, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 575, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-S. Maine Needham Day

§150-S. Maine Needham Day
The last Saturday in September of each year is designated as Maine Needham Day, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation recognizing the needham's place in the State's cultural and culinary traditions. A state agency may promote Maine Needham Day prior to and on the last Saturday in September using appropriate existing budgeted resources.   [PL 2023, c. 10, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §150-T. Maine Alewife Day (As enacted by PL 2023, c. 11, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 1, SECTION 150-T)
Revisor's Note: §150-U. Maine Irish Heritage Day (As enacted by PL 2023, c. 47, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 1, SECTION 150-U)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 10, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-T. Maine Alewife Day (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150-S)

§150-T. Maine Alewife Day
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150-S)
The Saturday before Memorial Day of each year is designated as Maine Alewife Day, and the Governor shall issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate activity.   [PL 2023, c. 11, §1 (NEW); RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. A, §1 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 11, §1 (NEW). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. A, §1 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §150-U. Maine Irish Heritage Day (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150-S)

§150-U. Maine Irish Heritage Day
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150-S)
March 17th of each year is designated as Maine Irish Heritage Day in recognition of the contribution of Irish immigrants to the State and their descendants, and the Governor shall issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate activity.   [PL 2023, c. 47, §1 (NEW); RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. A, §2 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 47, §1 (NEW). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. A, §2 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: TIME › 1 §151. Standard time

§151. Standard time
1.  Standard time.
The standard time for the State is the time as determined by 15 United States Code, Sections 260 to 267 except that the standard time year-round for the State is the time commonly known as eastern daylight time or eastern daylight saving time, referred to in this section as eastern daylight time, if:
A. Federal law permits the year-round observation of eastern daylight time; and   [PL 2019, c. 268, §1 (NEW).]
B. All the states in the eastern time zone and the District of Columbia observe eastern daylight time year-round.   [PL 2019, c. 268, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 268, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Secretary of State to monitor and provide public notice.
The Secretary of State shall monitor whether the conditions under subsection 1, paragraphs A and B have been met and provide public notice when each has been met. When both conditions under subsection 1, paragraphs A and B have been met, the Secretary of State shall issue a public notice announcing the effective date of year-round eastern daylight time as established in subsection 3.
[PL 2019, c. 268, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Effective date.
Year-round eastern daylight time is effective immediately upon the fulfillment of both conditions in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B if the State is observing eastern daylight time on the date both conditions are met. Year-round eastern daylight time is effective on the next start date of eastern daylight time after both conditions in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B have been met if the State is not observing eastern daylight time on the date both of the conditions are met.
[PL 2019, c. 268, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 541, §A1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 769, §B1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 129, §1 (RPR). PL 2019, c. 268, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §201. State seal

§201. State seal
The seal of the State is a shield, argent, charged with a pine tree (Pinus strobus) with a moose deer (Alces alces), at the foot of it, recumbent; supporters: on dexter side, a farmer, resting on a scythe; on sinister side, a sailor, resting on an anchor.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §10 (COR).]
In the foreground, representing sea and land, and under the shield, is the name of the State in large Roman capitals, to wit:
MAINE.
[RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §10 (COR).]
The whole is surrounded by a crest, the North Star. The motto, in small Roman capitals, is in a label interposed between the shield and crest, viz.:--DIRIGO.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §10 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §10 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §202. Removal of, injury to, neglect of or refusal to deliver up state seal

§202. Removal of, injury to, neglect of or refusal to deliver up state seal
Whoever intentionally removes the seal of the State of Maine from the office or custody of the Secretary of State at Augusta, intentionally secretes, defaces, injures or destroys it or, having possession or control of the seal, intentionally neglects or refuses to deliver it to the Secretary of State upon demand is guilty of a Class C crime.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §11 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 696, §3 (RPR). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §11 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §203. Use of state seal in any place but office of Secretary of State

§203. Use of state seal in any place but office of Secretary of State
Whoever intentionally uses the seal of the State of Maine, or takes any impression therefrom, for any purpose, in any other place than the office of the Secretary of State at Augusta, or intentionally issues, or receives and acts under any commission, record, document, parchment, instrument or paper bearing the impression of the seal, knowing the same has not been sealed in the office of the Secretary of State at Augusta, shall be guilty of a Class D crime.   [PL 1977, c. 696, §4 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 696, §4 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §204. Use of state seal for commercial purposes

§204. Use of state seal for commercial purposes
No imitation, imprint, representation, facsimile or copy of the seal of the State of Maine shall be used or displayed for commercial purposes by any person, firm or corporation, except by written permission of the Governor. Any person may sell flags containing the state seal or a facsimile of the state seal. Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class E crime.   [PL 1977, c. 696, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 696, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §206. State flag

§206. State flag
The flag to be known as the official flag of the State shall be of blue, of the same color as the blue field in the flag of the United States, and of the following dimensions and designs; to wit, the length or height of the staff to be 9 feet, including brass spearhead and ferrule; the fly of said flag to be 5 feet 6 inches, and to be 4 feet 4 inches on the staff; in the center of the flag there shall be embroidered in silk on both sides of the flag the coat of arms of the State, in proportionate size; the edges to be trimmed with knotted fringe of yellow silk, 2 1/2 inches wide; a cord, with tassels, to be attached to the staff at the spearhead, to be 8 feet 6 inches long and composed of white and blue silk strands. A flag made in accordance with the description given in this section shall be kept in the office of the Adjutant General as a model.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §206-A. Prisoner of war - missing in action flag

§206-A. Prisoner of war - missing in action flag
1.  Required.
The prisoner of war - missing in action flag must be flown in the following places until all those individuals designated as prisoners of war or missing in action are released or accounted for:
A. Above the State House;   [PL 2005, c. 658, §1 (AMD).]
B. At each National Guard facility; and   [PL 2005, c. 658, §1 (AMD).]
C. At each courthouse owned by the State on Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day as designated by section 131 and the following national holidays:
(1) Armed Forces Day, the 3rd Saturday in May;
(2) Memorial Day, the last Monday in May;
(3) Flag Day, June 14th;
(4) Independence Day, July 4th;
(5) National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the 3rd Friday in September; and
(6) Veterans Day, November 11th.   [PL 2005, c. 658, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 658, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Optional.
A municipality may display the prisoner of war - missing in action flag on a flag pole located at the main office building of the municipality whenever the flag of the United States is flown. A courthouse owned by the State may display the prisoner of war - missing in action flag on any day in addition to those required by subsection 1.
[PL 2005, c. 658, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 302, §2 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 658, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §207. Merchant and marine flag

§207. Merchant and marine flag
The flag to be known as the merchant and marine flag of the State shall be of white, at the top of which in blue letters shall be the motto "Dirigo"; beneath the motto shall be the representation of a pine tree in green color, the trunk of which shall be entwined with the representation of an anchor in blue color; beneath the tree and anchor shall be the name "Maine" in blue color.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §210-A. State march

§210-A. State march
The official march of the State is the march entitled "The Dirigo March," written by Leo Pepin.   [PL 2011, c. 536, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 536, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §210-B. State ballad

§210-B. State ballad
The official ballad of the State is the ballad entitled "Ballad of the 20th Maine," as recorded and performed by the band The Ghost of Paul Revere and written by Griffin Sherry.   [PL 2019, c. 250, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 250, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §210-C. State song of 21st century

§210-C. State song of 21st century
The official song of the State of the 21st century is the song entitled "My Sweet Maine," written by Terry Swett.   [PL 2021, c. 38, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 38, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §212. State fish

§212. State fish
The state fish shall be the landlocked salmon (Salmo salar Sebago).   [PL 1969, c. 31 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 31 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §212-A. State heritage fish

§212-A. State heritage fish
1.  Eastern Brook Trout.
The eastern brook trout, Salvelinus fontinalis, is a state heritage fish.
[PL 2007, c. 21, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Arctic Charr.
The subspecies of the arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus oquassa, also known as blueback charr, is a state heritage fish.
[PL 2007, c. 21, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 180, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 21, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §213. Official mineral

§213. Official mineral
Tourmaline shall be designated as the official mineral for the State of Maine.   [PL 1971, c. 50 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 50 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §214. State insect

§214. State insect
The honeybee shall be designated as the official insect for the State of Maine.   [PL 1975, c. 271 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 271 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §215. State animal

§215. State animal
The state animal shall be the moose.   [PL 1979, c. 234 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 234 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §216. State fossil

§216. State fossil
"Pertica quadrifaria" shall be designated as the official fossil of the State of Maine.   [PL 1985, c. 737, Pt. A, §3 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 22 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 73 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 737, §A3 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §217. State cat

§217. State cat
The state cat shall be the Maine coon cat.   [PL 1985, c. 737, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 737, §A4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §218. State vessel

§218. State vessel
The schooner "Bowdoin" shall be the official state vessel.   [PL 1987, c. 703, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 703, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §219. State berry

§219. State berry
The wild blueberry (vaccinium angustifolium, aiton) is the official state berry.   [PL 1991, c. 218 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1991, c. 2, §1 (COR). PL 1991, c. 218 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 279, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §220. Official state language of the deaf community

§220. Official state language of the deaf community
American sign language is the official state language of the deaf community.   [PL 1991, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1991, c. 2, §1 (RNU). PL 1991, c. 279, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §221. State herb

§221. State herb
The herb wintergreen (gaultheria procumbens) is the official state herb.   [PL 1999, c. 27, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 27, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §222. State soil

§222. State soil
The Chesuncook soil series, a coarse-loamy, mixed, frigid, Typic Haplorthod, is the official state soil.   [PL 1999, c. 70, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 70, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §223. No enhanced protection

§223. No enhanced protection
Designation as a state symbol under this subchapter does not confer enhanced protection under the environmental laws or any other applicable laws.   [PL 1999, c. 70, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 70, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §224. State soft drink

§224. State soft drink
Moxie, a registered trademarked soft drink invented by Maine-born Dr. Augustin Thompson of Union that symbolizes spirit and courage, is the official state soft drink.   [PL 2005, c. 136, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 136, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §225. State treat

§225. State treat
The whoopie pie, a baked good made of 2 cakes with a creamy frosting between them, is the official state treat.   [PL 2011, c. 29, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 29, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §226. State dessert

§226. State dessert
Blueberry pie, made with wild Maine blueberries, is the official state dessert.   [PL 2011, c. 29, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 29, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §227. State military history museum

§227. State military history museum
The museum operated by the Maine Military Historical Society, or a successor organization, is the official state military history museum under the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Military Bureau and is known as the Maine Armed Forces Museum.   [PL 2013, c. 463, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 463, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §228. State sweetener

§228. State sweetener
Pure Maine maple syrup is the official state sweetener.   [PL 2015, c. 70, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 70, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §229. State crustacean

§229. State crustacean
The Maine lobster (Homarus americanus) is the official state crustacean.   [PL 2015, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 426, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §230. State rock

§230. State rock
Granitic pegmatite is the official state rock.   [PL 2023, c. 15, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 15, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 1 §231. State butterfly

§231. State butterfly
The Pink-edged Sulphur (Colias interior) is the official state butterfly.   [PL 2023, c. 88, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 88, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 2: UNIFORM FLAG LAW › 1 §252. Definitions

§252. Definitions
The words "flag," "standard," "color," "ensign" or "shield," as used in this subchapter, shall include any flag, standard, color, ensign or shield, or copy, picture or representation thereof, made of any substance or represented or produced thereon, and of any size, evidently purporting to be such flag, standard, color, ensign or shield of the United States or of this State, or a copy, picture or representation thereof.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 2: UNIFORM FLAG LAW › 1 §252-A. Display

§252-A. Display
The United States flag and State of Maine flag may be flown at half staff only at such times as specified by the President of the United States or the Governor of the State of Maine.   [PL 2001, c. 162, §1 (AMD).]
When the Governor considers it appropriate, the Governor may authorize the United States flag and the State of Maine flag to be flown at half staff throughout a political subdivision or a specified location or locations.   [PL 2001, c. 162, §1 (NEW).]
Any United States flag, except those flags having a historical significance, when being displayed must be in good condition at all times, not tattered, not torn and not discolored.   [PL 2001, c. 162, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 262, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §6 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 162, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 2: UNIFORM FLAG LAW › 1 §253. Desecration

§253. Desecration
No person shall, in any manner, for exhibition or display:
1.  Markings.
Place or cause to be placed any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawing or advertisement of any nature upon any flag, standard, color, ensign or shield of the United States or of this State, or authorized by any law of the United States or of this State; or
2.  Expose to public view.
Expose to public view any such flag, standard, color, ensign or shield upon which shall have been printed, painted or otherwise produced, or to which shall have been attached, appended, affixed or annexed any such word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawing or advertisement; or
3.  Merchandise.
Expose to public view for sale, manufacture or otherwise, or to sell, give or have in possession for sale, for gift or for use for any purpose, any substance, being an article of merchandise, or receptacle, or thing for holding or carrying merchandise, upon or to which shall have been produced or attached any such flag, standard, color, ensign or shield, in order to advertise, call attention to, decorate, mark or distinguish such article or substance.
Any violation of this section shall be a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $50 may be adjudged.   [PL 1977, c. 696, §7 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 696, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 2: UNIFORM FLAG LAW › 1 §254. Mutilation

§254. Mutilation
No person shall publicly or openly mutilate, deface, defile, defy, trample upon, or by word or act cast contempt upon any such flag, standard, color, ensign or shield.   [PL 1973, c. 262, §2 (AMD).]
Any violation of this section shall be a Class E crime.   [PL 1977, c. 696, §8 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 262, §2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: SEAL, MOTTO, EMBLEMS AND FLAGS › Subchapter 2: UNIFORM FLAG LAW › 1 §255. Exceptions

§255. Exceptions
This subchapter shall not apply to any act permitted by the statutes of the United States or of this State, or by the United States Army and Navy regulations, nor shall they apply to any printed or written document or production, stationery, ornament, picture or jewelry whereon shall be depicted said flag, standard, color, ensign or shield with no design or words thereon and disconnected with any advertisement.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 11: ACTS, RESOLVES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS › Subchapter 1: ACTS AND RESOLVES › 1 §301. Notice of approval of public Acts

§301. Notice of approval of public Acts
When a public Act is approved by the Governor, the Secretary of State shall give written notice thereof to the presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives, describing it by its title, and the date of its approval, which shall be entered on the journal of each House.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 11: ACTS, RESOLVES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS › Subchapter 1: ACTS AND RESOLVES › 1 §302. Construction and effect of repealing and amending Acts

§302. Construction and effect of repealing and amending Acts
The repeal of an Act, resolve or municipal ordinance passed after the 4th day of March, 1870 does not revive any statute or ordinance in force before the Act, resolve or ordinance took effect. The repeal or amendment of an Act or ordinance does not affect any punishment, penalty or forfeiture incurred before the repeal or amendment takes effect, or any action or proceeding pending at the time of the repeal or amendment, for an offense committed or for recovery of a penalty or forfeiture incurred under the Act or ordinance repealed or amended. Actions and proceedings pending at the time of the passage, amendment or repeal of an Act or ordinance are not affected thereby. For the purposes of this section, a proceeding shall include but not be limited to petitions or applications for licenses or permits required by law at the time of their filing. For the purposes of this section and regardless of any other action taken by the reviewing authority, an application for a license or permit required by law at the time of its filing shall be considered to be a pending proceeding when the reviewing authority has conducted at least one substantive review of the application and not before. For the purposes of this section, a substantive review of an application for a license or permit required by law at the time of application shall consist of a review of that application to determine whether it complies with the review criteria and other applicable requirements of law.   [PL 1987, c. 766, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 10 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 146 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 766, §1 (AMD).