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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 4: REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS › 27 §116. Research centers

§116. Research centers
Research centers may be designated by the State Librarian with the advice of the Maine Library Commission.   [PL 2013, c. 82, §9 (AMD).]
1.  Duties.
The research center shall:
A. Provide for advanced research needs;   [PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW).]
B. Act as a back-up collection for the specialized reference needs of the reference and resource centers;   [PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW).]
C. Provide such other cooperative activities and services as libraries may need or require.   [PL 2019, c. 150, §16 (AMD).]
[PL 2019, c. 150, §16 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 82, §9 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 150, §16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 4: REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS › 27 §117. Maine State Library consultants or specialists

§117. Maine State Library consultants or specialists
Staff of the Maine State Library holding the position of consultant or specialist shall provide consulting or specialist services to libraries in all library regions. The State Librarian, with the advice of the Maine Library Advisory Council, shall appoint a staff member holding the position of consultant or specialist to serve as a primary point of contact or liaison to one or more library regions.   [PL 2019, c. 150, §17 (AMD).]
1.  Duties.
A Maine State Library consultant or specialist shall:
A. [PL 2019, c. 150, §17 (RP).]
B. Study the needs of the library region or regions and make recommendations to the Maine Library Advisory Council;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §17 (AMD).]
C. Coordinate services among libraries of all types;   [PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW).]
D. Provide liaison between the library region or regions and the Maine State Library;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §17 (AMD).]
E. Encourage local initiative and commitment to regional cooperative library service; and   [PL 2019, c. 150, §17 (AMD).]
F. Work with area reference and resource center staff members in planning area reference and interlibrary loan service.   [PL 2019, c. 150, §17 (AMD).]
G. [PL 2019, c. 150, §17 (RP).]
[PL 2019, c. 150, §17 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 125, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 464, §§31-33 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 82, §10 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 150, §17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 4: REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS › 27 §118. School libraries

§118. School libraries
Any school library in a community with no public library service, or serving communities with no public libraries, that agrees to offer service as a public library is entitled to all the benefits accruing to a public library with the approval of the State Librarian.   [PL 2019, c. 150, §18 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §B32 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 150, §18 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 4: REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS › 27 §119. Distribution of appropriations

§119. Distribution of appropriations
The State Librarian is authorized to apportion funds appropriated by the Legislature for the support of regional library systems.   [PL 2013, c. 82, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 125, §7 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 555, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 564, §100 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 690, §15 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 700, §B33 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 82, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 4-A: LIBRARY RECORDS › 27 §121. Confidentiality of library records

§121. Confidentiality of library records
1.  Confidentiality.
A record maintained by any public library, as defined in section 110, subsection 10, the Maine State Library, the Law and Legislative Reference Library or a library of the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System or the Maine Maritime Academy is confidential if the record contains:
A. A library patron’s personally identifying information, including but not limited to the library patron's name, address, phone number and e-mail address; or   [PL 2015, c. 81, §1 (NEW).]
B. Information that identifies a library patron as having requested, obtained or used books or other materials in any medium at the library or provided by the library.   [PL 2015, c. 81, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 81, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Permitted release.
A record designated confidential by subsection 1 may be released only with the express written permission of the library patron involved; to officers, employees, volunteers and agents of the library to the extent necessary for library administrative purposes; or as the result of a court order.
[PL 2015, c. 81, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Public record.
A library may publish and release as a public record aggregated and statistical information pertaining to library patronage, circulation activities and use of any service or consultation the library provides as long as the release of the information does not jeopardize the confidentiality of a library patron's personally identifying information.
[PL 2015, c. 81, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 208 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 67 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 146, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 146, §2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 67, §5 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 82, §12 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 81, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 27 §141. Policy and purpose -- Article I

§141. Policy and purpose -- Article I
Because the desire for the services provided by libraries transcends governmental boundaries and can most effectively be satisfied by giving such services to communities and people regardless of jurisdictional lines, it is the policy of the states party to this compact to cooperate and share their responsibilities; to authorize cooperation and sharing with respect to those types of library facilities and services which can be more economically or efficiently developed and maintained on a cooperative basis, and to authorize cooperation and sharing among localities, states and others in providing joint or cooperative library services in areas where the distribution of population or of existing and potential library resources make the provision of library service on an interstate basis the most effective way of providing adequate and efficient service.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 27 §142. Definitions -- Article II

§142. Definitions -- Article II
As used in this compact:
"Public library agency" means any unit or agency of local or State Government operating or having power to operate a library.
"Private library agency" means any non-governmental entity which operates or assumes a legal obligation to operate a library.
"Library agreement" means a contract establishing an interstate library district pursuant to this compact or providing for the joint or cooperative furnishing of library services.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 27 §144. -- governing board -- Article IV

§144. -- governing board -- Article IV
1.  Governing board.
An interstate library district which establishes, maintains or operates any facilities or services in its own right shall have a governing board which shall direct the affairs of the district and act for it in all matters relating to its business. Each participating public library agency in the district shall be represented on the governing board which shall be organized and conduct its business in accordance with provision therefor in the library agreement. But in no event shall a governing board meet less often than twice a year.
2.  Representation.
Any private library agency or agencies party to a library agreement establishing an interstate library district may be represented on or advise with the governing board of the district in such manner as the library agreement may provide.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 27 §145. State library agency cooperation -- Article V

§145. State library agency cooperation -- Article V
Any 2 or more state library agencies of 2 or more of the party states may undertake and conduct joint or cooperative library programs, render joint or cooperative library services, and enter into and perform arrangements for the cooperative or joint acquisition, use, housing and disposition of items or collections of materials which, by reason of expense, rarity, specialized nature, or infrequency of demand therefor would be appropriate for central collection and shared use. Any such programs, services or arrangements may include provision for the exercise on a cooperative or joint basis of any power exercisable by an interstate library district and an agreement embodying any such program, service or arrangement shall contain provisions covering the subjects detailed in Article VI of this compact for interstate library agreements.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 27 §146. Library agreements -- Article VI

§146. Library agreements -- Article VI
1.  Library agreements.
In order to provide for any joint or cooperative undertaking pursuant to this compact, public and private library agencies may enter into library agreements. Any agreement executed pursuant to the provisions of this compact shall, as among the parties to the agreement:
A. Detail the specific nature of the services, programs, facilities, arrangements or properties to which it is applicable.
B. Provide for the allocation of costs and other financial responsibilities.
C. Specify the respective rights, duties, obligations and liabilities of the parties.
D. Set forth the terms and conditions for duration, renewal, termination, abrogation, disposal of joint or common property, if any, and all other matters which may be appropriate to the proper effectuation and performance of the agreement.
2.  Prohibited powers.
No public or private library agency shall undertake to exercise itself, or jointly with any other library agency, by means of a library agreement any power prohibited to such agency by the constitution or statutes of its state.
3.  Effective date of agreement.
No library agreement shall become effective until filed with the compact administrator of each state involved, and approved in accordance with Article VII of this compact.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 27 §147. Approval of library agreements -- Article VII

§147. Approval of library agreements -- Article VII
1.  Approval of attorney general.
Every library agreement made pursuant to this compact shall, prior to and as a condition precedent to its entry into force, be submitted to the attorney general of each state in which a public library agency party thereto is situated, who shall determine whether the agreement is in proper form and compatible with the laws of his state. The attorneys general shall approve any agreement submitted to them unless they shall find that it does not meet the conditions set forth herein and shall detail in writing addressed to the governing bodies of the public library agencies concerned the specific respects in which the proposed agreement fails to meet the requirements of law. Failure to disapprove an agreement submitted hereunder within 90 days of its submission shall constitute approval thereof.
2.  Approved by others.
In the event that a library agreement made pursuant to this compact shall deal in whole or in part with the provision of services or facilities with regard to which an officer or agency of the State Government has constitutional or statutory powers of control, the agreement shall, as a condition precedent to its entry into force, be submitted to the state officer or agency having such power of control and shall be approved or disapproved by him or it as to all matters within his or its jurisdiction in the same manner and subject to the same requirements governing the action of the attorneys general pursuant to subsection 1 of this article. This requirement of submission and approval shall be in addition to and not in substitution for the requirement of submission to and approval by the attorneys general.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 27 §148. Other laws applicable -- Article VIII

§148. Other laws applicable -- Article VIII
Nothing in this compact or in any library agreement shall be construed to supersede, alter or otherwise impair any obligation imposed on any library by otherwise applicable law, nor to authorize the transfer or disposition of any property held in trust by a library agency in a manner contrary to the terms of such trust.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 27 §149. Appropriations and aid -- Article IX

§149. Appropriations and aid -- Article IX
1.  Funds.
Any public library agency party to a library agreement may appropriate funds to the interstate library district established thereby in the same manner and to the same extent as to a library wholly maintained by it and, subject to the laws of the state in which such public library agency is situated, may pledge its credit in support of an interstate library district established by the agreement.
2.  State and federal aid.
Subject to the provisions of the library agreement pursuant to which it functions and the laws of the states in which such district is situated, an interstate library district may claim and receive any state and federal aid which may be available to library agencies.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 27 §150. Compact administrator -- Article X

§150. Compact administrator -- Article X
Each state shall designate a compact administrator with whom copies of all library agreements to which his state or any public library agency thereof is party shall be filed. The administrator shall have such other powers as may be conferred upon him by the laws of his state and may consult and cooperate with the compact administrators of other party states and take such steps as may effectuate the purposes of this compact. If the laws of a party state so provide, such state may designate one or more deputy compact administrators in addition to its compact administrator.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 27 §151. Entry into force and withdrawal -- Article XI

§151. Entry into force and withdrawal -- Article XI
1.  Force and effect.
This compact shall enter into force and effect immediately upon its enactment into law by any 2 states. Thereafter, it shall enter into force and effect as to any other state upon the enactment thereof by such state.
2.  Withdrawal.
This compact shall continue in force with respect to a party state and remain binding upon such state until 6 months after such state has given notice to each other party state of the repeal thereof. Such withdrawal shall not be construed to relieve any party to a library agreement entered into pursuant to this compact from any obligation of that agreement prior to the end of its duration as provided therein.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 27 §152. Construction and severability -- Article XII

§152. Construction and severability -- Article XII
This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT › 27 §181. Ratification

§181. Ratification
The Interstate Library Compact is enacted into law and entered into by this State with all states legally joining therein in the form substantially as provided in this chapter.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT › 27 §182. Library agreements by municipalities

§182. Library agreements by municipalities
No municipality of this State shall be party to a library agreement which provides for the construction or maintenance of a library pursuant to Article III, subsection 3, paragraph G, of this compact, nor pledge its credit in support of such a library, or contribute to the capital financing thereof, except after compliance with any laws applicable to such municipalities relating to or governing capital outlays and the pledging of credit.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT › 27 §184. Interstate library district

§184. Interstate library district
An interstate library district lying partly within this State may claim and be entitled to receive state aid in support of any of its functions to the same extent and in the same manner as such functions are eligible for support when carried on by entities wholly within this State. For the purposes of computing and apportioning state aid to an interstate library district, this State will consider what portion of the area which lies within this State as an independent entity for the performance of the aided function or functions and compute and apportion the aid accordingly. Subject to any applicable laws of this State, such a district may apply for and be entitled to receive any federal aid for which it may be eligible.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT › 27 §185. Compact administrator

§185. Compact administrator
The State Librarian shall be the compact administrator pursuant to Article X of the compact. The deputy state librarian shall be deputy compact administrator pursuant to said article.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 5: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT › Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT › 27 §186. Renunciation

§186. Renunciation
In the event of withdrawal from the compact, the Governor shall send and receive any notices required by Article XI, subsection 2, of the compact.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 7: COUNTY LAW LIBRARIES (REPEALED) › 27 §222. Duties of treasurer and clerk (REPEALED)

§222. Duties of treasurer and clerk
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 383, §23 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 408, §36 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 735, §19 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 510, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 7: COUNTY LAW LIBRARIES (REPEALED) › 27 §224. Payments for use and benefit (REPEALED)

§224. Payments for use and benefit
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 55 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 85 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 93 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 160 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 260 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 406 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 255 (RPR). PL 1973, c. 540, §4 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 120 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 383, §§24,30 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 408, §37 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 735, §20 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §126 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 510, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 9: STATE HISTORIAN › 27 §261. Appointment

§261. Appointment
The Governor shall appoint the State Historian. The State Historian must be a resident of the State, a member of an historical society in the State and distinguished as a researcher, writer, lecturer or teacher of Maine history. In making the appointment, the Governor shall consider any recommendation for the position by the Maine State Cultural Affairs Council. The term of appointment for the State Historian is 4 years or until a successor is appointed and qualified. Reappointment is permitted.   [PL 1999, c. 706, §5 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 771, §292 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 706, §5 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 9: STATE HISTORIAN › 27 §267. Expenses

§267. Expenses
The actual cash expenses of the State Historian incurred while in the discharge of official duties, including any sum necessarily contracted by the State Historian for clerical assistance, must be paid from the State Treasury but may not exceed $3,500 a year. Any portion of said amount may be expended by the State Historian, under the direction of the Governor, in the publication of historical matter and data relating to the history of the State. Funding for the activities of the State Historian must be appropriated to the Maine Historic Preservation Commission.   [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. XX, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 318, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §293 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 439, §O1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. XX, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 9: STATE HISTORIAN › 27 §268. Duties

§268. Duties
The duties of the State Historian are:   [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
1.  History and heritage.
To enhance the knowledge of Maine citizens of the State's history and heritage;
[PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Teaching of history.
To encourage the teaching of Maine history in the public schools;
[PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
3.  Consult.
To serve as consultant to the Governor and Legislature on matters pertaining to Maine history;
[PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
4.  Lecture.
To lecture on topics of Maine history within the historian's area of expertise as determined appropriate by the State Historian;
[PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
5.  Respond to inquiries.
To respond to inquiries about the existence and location of documents, artifacts and other materials of Maine history; and
[PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
6.  Report.
To report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over cultural affairs during the first regular session of each legislative biennium.
[PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 10: STATE ARCHIVIST (REPEALED) › 27 §274. Short title (REPEALED)

§274. Short title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 318, §3 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 625, §174 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 10: STATE ARCHIVIST (REPEALED) › 27 §275. Declaration of policy (REPEALED)

§275. Declaration of policy
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 441, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 625, §174 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 10: STATE ARCHIVIST (REPEALED) › 27 §275-A. Definitions (REPEALED)

§275-A. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 28, §3 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 625, §175 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 10: STATE ARCHIVIST (REPEALED) › 27 §276. State Archivist (REPEALED)

§276. State Archivist
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 441, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 318, §4 (RPR). PL 1971, c. 596, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 625, §174 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 10: STATE ARCHIVIST (REPEALED) › 27 §277. Maine State Archives (REPEALED)

§277. Maine State Archives
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 441, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 318, §5 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 596, §§2,5 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 625, §174 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 10: STATE ARCHIVIST (REPEALED) › 27 §278. Powers and duties of State Archivist (REPEALED)

§278. Powers and duties of State Archivist
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 441, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 318, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 596, §§3,5 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 622, §§88-A (AMD). PL 1973, c. 28, §§4-9 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 625, §174 (RP). PL 1973, c. 625, §§177-182 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 625, §184 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 10: STATE ARCHIVIST (REPEALED) › 27 §279. Archives Advisory Board (REPEALED)

§279. Archives Advisory Board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 441, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 318, §8 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 625, §174 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 10: STATE ARCHIVIST (REPEALED) › 27 §280. Violation (REPEALED)

§280. Violation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 28, §10 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 625, §183 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 11: ART › 27 §302. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

§302. Powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 458, §2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 485, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY › 27 §361. Archaeological excavations (REPEALED)

§361. Archaeological excavations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 460, §19 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 55, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY › Subchapter 2: STATE-OWNED OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS › 27 §371. Statement of policy

§371. Statement of policy
The Legislature, in recognizing the importance of Maine's cultural heritage of the distant past to our understanding of Maine's people, declares that it is the policy of this State to preserve and protect archaeological sites for proper excavation and interpretation.   [PL 1981, c. 55, §2 (NEW).]
It is in the public interest to provide for the preservation and interpretation of archaeological artifacts and specimens for the benefit of the people of the State. In order to ensure proper preservation and interpretation of artifacts, specimens and materials which are found on, in or beneath state-controlled lands, it is in the public interest that a single state department be designated to hold title, as trustee for the State, to all such artifacts, specimens and materials, except as may be authorized by section 376.   [PL 1981, c. 55, §2 (RPR).]
The State Museum is best qualified to assume that trusteeship by virtue of the fact that its facilities are intended to function primarily for the purpose of preserving and interpreting artifacts, specimens and materials as defined within this subchapter.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §110 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 398 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 55, §2 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 700, §A110 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY › Subchapter 2: STATE-OWNED OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS › 27 §372. Legislative intent

§372. Legislative intent
1.  Transference of custody.
The several departments of the State are authorized to transfer any archaeological objects, materials or specimens in their possession to the custody and trusteeship of the State Museum.
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §111 (AMD).]
2.  Museum responsibility.
The State designates the State Museum to hold title, as trustee for the State, to all archaeological objects, materials and specimens found on, in or beneath state-controlled lands. The State charges the State Museum with the responsibility of protecting, preserving and interpreting such objects, materials and specimens as may be placed under its trusteeship; preventing their defacement, damage, destruction or unauthorized removal; and ensuring their continued availability for scientific study by qualified persons, agencies or institutions.
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §111 (AMD).]
3.  Consultation with federally recognized Indian tribes.
In recognition of the interests of the federally recognized Indian tribes in this State in their archaeological heritage and in accordance with the requirements of federal law, including the National Historic Preservation Act of 1996, as amended, and the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and the State Museum shall consult with federally recognized Indian tribes in this State concerning adequate and appropriate curation of archaeological materials excavated from protected sites.
[PL 2013, c. 89, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 398 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 55, §3 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 700, §A111 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 89, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY › Subchapter 2: STATE-OWNED OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS › 27 §373. Definitions (REPEALED)

§373. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 398 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 55, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY › Subchapter 2: STATE-OWNED OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS › 27 §375. Unlawful excavation

§375. Unlawful excavation
1.  Definition of unlawful excavation.
"Unlawful excavation" means unauthorized excavation at a protected site, unless:
A. A demonstrable emergency situation existed relating to the survival of the protected site; and   [PL 2013, c. 89, §5 (AMD).]
B. An excavation permit is immediately applied for in accordance with section 374.   [PL 1981, c. 55, §7 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 89, §5 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
A violation of this chapter is a Class E crime for which a fine of not less than $250 must be adjudged. The unlawful excavation for any one day constitutes a separate violation. The court also may order the defendant to pay an amount equal to the reasonable cost of a proper archaeological excavation had the area that was unlawfully excavated been properly excavated. The Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, in the name of the people of this State through the Attorney General, may in addition to other remedies provided bring an action for an injunction seeking one or more of the following remedies:
A. To restrain a violation of this chapter; or   [PL 1999, c. 748, §2 (AMD).]
B. To enjoin future unlawful excavation.   [PL 1999, c. 748, §2 (AMD).]
C. [PL 1999, c. 748, §2 (RP).]
[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §69 (AMD).]
3.  Prosecution.
The Attorney General, upon receiving notification of a violation of this section from the Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, is authorized to file a complaint against the person named in the District Court or the Superior Court of the district or county in which the person resides, or in the district or county in which the violation occurred.
[PL 1989, c. 171, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 55, §7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 171, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 748, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 89, §5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §69 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY › Subchapter 2: STATE-OWNED OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS › 27 §376. Antiquities recovered from protected sites

§376. Antiquities recovered from protected sites
1.  State-owned artifacts to remain in Maine.
No artifacts, objects, specimens or materials originating from a protected site on state-controlled land may be authorized to leave the State permanently without written permission of the permittors. They may be loaned for a term specified by the permittors for proper study or exhibit.
[PL 2013, c. 89, §6 (AMD).]
2.  Sale of artifacts.
Attempts to sell, offers of sale and sale of artifacts, objects or specimens, excavated after the effective date of this Act, whether excavated lawfully or unlawfully from a protected site, without the written permission of the permit grantors or the Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and the Director of the State Museum, are punishable by a civil penalty not greater than twice the price for which artifacts, objects or specimens are sold or offered for sale.
[PL 2013, c. 89, §6 (AMD).]
3.  Prosecution.
The Attorney General, upon receiving notification and evidence of violation of this section from the Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, is authorized to file a complaint against the person named in the District Court of the district in which the person resides or in the district in which the violation occurred.
[PL 2013, c. 89, §6 (AMD).]
4.  Artifact ownership.
Artifacts, objects, materials and specimens recovered from protected sites on state-controlled land are the property of the State Museum. Artifacts, objects, specimens or materials originating from a site on other than state-controlled land are the property of the landowner and must be deposited with a suitable repository as designated by the landowner in the preservation agreement or the permit.
[PL 2013, c. 89, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 55, §7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A114 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 89, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY › Subchapter 2: STATE-OWNED OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS › 27 §377. Protection of site location information

§377. Protection of site location information
In order to protect the site or protected site from unlawful excavation or harm, any information in the possession of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, the State Museum, the Bureau of Parks and Lands, other state agencies or the University of Maine System about the location or other attributes of any site or protected site may be designated by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission or State Museum as confidential and exempt from Title 1, chapter 13. Such data must be made available for the purpose of archaeological research. The directors of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and the State Museum shall jointly adopt rules establishing standards and procedures for obtaining the data, and may impose reasonable requirements on its use, including requirements of confidentiality. The directors of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and the State Museum shall establish procedures for reviewing no less frequently than once every 10 years information designated as confidential under this section in order to determine whether continued confidentiality is necessary and, if not, to remove the confidentiality designation.   [PL 2013, c. 89, §7 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 55, §7 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §74 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A115 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §E30 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 89, §7 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 13: ARCHAEOLOGY › Subchapter 2: STATE-OWNED OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS › 27 §378. Emergency designation as protected site

§378. Emergency designation as protected site
In the case of an area containing archaeological materials or artifacts that is directly threatened with unauthorized excavation, the Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, with the written permission of the landowner, may designate the area as a protected site that is subject to this chapter for a period not to exceed 10 years. The director and the landowner shall specify in writing the area that is subject to this chapter. All sites given emergency designation under this section must be posted against unauthorized excavation.   [PL 2013, c. 89, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 568, §4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 146, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 748, §3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 89, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 15: THE ARTS › Subchapter 1: MAINE ARTS COMMISSION › 27 §401. Commission

§401. Commission
A state commission, to be known as the "Maine Arts Commission," as established by Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 7-B, must consist of not more than 15 members, each of whom must have a continuing interest in the fields of art and culture in the State, to be appointed by the Governor from among citizens of Maine. In making such appointments, due consideration must be given to the recommendations made by representative civic, educational and professional associations and groups concerned with or engaged in artistic and cultural fields generally.   [PL 2017, c. 180, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §169 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 763, §A81 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B115 (AMD). RR 2011, c. 2, §34 (COR). PL 2017, c. 180, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 15: THE ARTS › Subchapter 1: MAINE ARTS COMMISSION › 27 §402. Membership

§402. Membership
The term of office of each member shall be 3 years; provided that of the members first appointed, 1/3 shall be appointed for terms of one year, 1/3 for terms of 2 years and 1/3 for terms of 3 years. Other than the chairman, no member of the commission who serves 2 full 3-year terms shall be eligible for reappointment during the one-year period following the expiration of his second such term. The Governor shall designate a chairman and a vice-chairman from the members of the commission, to serve as such at the pleasure of the Governor. The chairman shall be the presiding officer of the commission. All vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. The members of the commission shall be compensated according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379.   [PL 1983, c. 812, §170 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §170 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 15: THE ARTS › Subchapter 1: MAINE ARTS COMMISSION › 27 §403. Director (REPEALED)

§403. Director
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 610, §17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 15: THE ARTS › Subchapter 1: MAINE ARTS COMMISSION › 27 §403-A. Director of Maine Arts Commission; appointment

§403-A. Director of Maine Arts Commission; appointment
The Director of the Maine Arts Commission must be qualified by training or experience and is appointed by the Maine Arts Commission. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the Maine Arts Commission. The Maine Arts Commission shall fix compensation for the director within salary range 88.   [PL 2021, c. 496, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 700, §B34 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §E32 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §E32 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 496, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 15: THE ARTS › Subchapter 1: MAINE ARTS COMMISSION › 27 §404. Duties

§404. Duties
The duties of the commission shall be:   [PL 1965, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Encouragement.
To take such steps as may be necessary and appropriate to encourage and stimulate public interest and participation in the cultural heritage and programs of our State and to expand the state's cultural resources; and
[PL 1965, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Freedom.
To encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts; and
[PL 1965, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Surveys.
To make such surveys as may be deemed advisable of public and private institutions engaged within the State in artistic and cultural activities, including, but not limited to, music, theatre, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, history and allied studies and pursuits, and to make recommendations concerning appropriate methods of encouraging participation in and appreciation of the foregoing to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the State.
[PL 1965, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Works of art.
To act in an advisory capacity relative to the creation, acquisition, construction or erection by the State of any work of art, to file with the Governor, within 30 days, its opinion of such proposed work of art together with such suggestions and recommendations as it may deem proper. The term "work of art" as used in this subsection shall include any painting, portrait, mural, decoration, stained glass, statue, tablet, bas-relief, ornament, fountain or other article or structure of a permanent character intended for decoration or commemoration, but shall not include "historical materials" administered by the Maine State Museum Commission nor the State Capitol Building, including its exterior, interior, fixtures or decorations.
[PL 1987, c. 816, Pt. EE, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 485, §2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 816, §EE7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 15: THE ARTS › Subchapter 1: MAINE ARTS COMMISSION › 27 §405. Hearings; contracts

§405. Hearings; contracts
The Maine Arts Commission is authorized and empowered to hold public and private hearings; to enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available, with individuals or organizations and institutions for services furthering the educational objectives of the commission's programs; to enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available, with local and regional associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the educational objectives of the commission's programs; to establish and administer an endowment fund; to accept gifts, contributions and bequests of funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations or institutions for the purpose of furthering the commission's mission; to make and sign any agreements; and to do and perform any acts that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. As determined by the Director of the Maine Arts Commission, with the approval of the commission, the endowment's principal and interest may be used to further the commission's mission, as long as the endowment funds are used only for the purposes for which the endowment is established in accordance with the intent of the donor. The commission may request and receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or agency of the State such assistance and data as necessary to carry out its powers and duties.   [PL 2015, c. 379, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §V4 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 181, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 379, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 15: THE ARTS › Subchapter 1: MAINE ARTS COMMISSION › 27 §406. Funds

§406. Funds
The commission is the official agency of the State to receive and disburse any funds made available by the Federal Government for programs related to the purposes of the commission.   [PL 1965, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 15: THE ARTS › Subchapter 1: MAINE ARTS COMMISSION › 27 §407. Reports (REPEALED)

§407. Reports
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 625, §185 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §B35 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 15: THE ARTS › Subchapter 1: MAINE ARTS COMMISSION › 27 §408. Maine Student Artist Awards Program (REPEALED)

§408. Maine Student Artist Awards Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 801, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §B36 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 181, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 15: THE ARTS › Subchapter 1: MAINE ARTS COMMISSION › 27 §409. Rules

§409. Rules
The Maine Arts Commission may adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, to implement this chapter.   [PL 1989, c. 33 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 33 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 15: THE ARTS › Subchapter 1: MAINE ARTS COMMISSION › 27 §410. Arts outreach program (REPEALED)

§410. Arts outreach program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 532, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 181, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 15: THE ARTS › Subchapter 1: MAINE ARTS COMMISSION › 27 §410-A. Private support organization

§410-A. Private support organization
1.  Designation of private support organization.
The Director of the Maine Arts Commission shall designate a nonprofit organization as the private support organization for the Maine Arts Commission. The designated organization must be incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State, and its sole purpose, as reflected in its bylaws, must be to organize and foster support for the Maine Arts Commission and its programs.
[PL 2015, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Member on board of directors.
The Director of the Maine Arts Commission, or the director’s designee, shall serve as a member of the private support organization's board of directors.
[PL 2015, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Plan of work.
The Director of the Maine Arts Commission shall negotiate an annual memorandum of understanding between the Maine Arts Commission and the private support organization that outlines a plan of work identifying priority projects of mutual benefit and cooperation.
[PL 2015, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Use of property.
The Director of the Maine Arts Commission may permit the appropriate use of fixed property, equipment and facilities of the Maine Arts Commission by the private support organization. Such use must be directly in keeping with the purpose of the private support organization as set out in subsection 1 and must comply with all appropriate state policies and procedures.
[PL 2015, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 380, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 15: THE ARTS › Subchapter 1-A: ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM › 27 §411. Arts Education Program

§411. Arts Education Program
The Maine Arts Commission shall establish the Arts Education Program, referred to in this subchapter as "the program."   [PL 2013, c. 181, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 762, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 181, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 15: THE ARTS › Subchapter 1-A: ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM › 27 §412. Duties of the Maine Arts Commission

§412. Duties of the Maine Arts Commission
The Maine Arts Commission shall provide leadership in developing and sustaining an agenda for arts education throughout the State in partnership with federal, state and local entities. The commission shall lead efforts to make the arts a part of the core education for all students from kindergarten to grade 12 and to increase arts opportunities outside the school setting. The commission shall:   [PL 2013, c. 181, §5 (AMD).]
1.  Funding.
[PL 2013, c. 181, §5 (RP).]
2.  Professional artists.
[PL 2013, c. 181, §5 (RP).]
3.  School systems.
[PL 2013, c. 181, §5 (RP).]
4.  Goals.
Work with school systems to identify common education goals;
[PL 1997, c. 762, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Training; information; seed money.
[PL 2013, c. 181, §5 (RP).]
6.  Curriculum; projects.
[PL 2013, c. 181, §5 (RP).]
7.  Research.
Conduct research on arts education for elementary and secondary schools; and
[PL 2013, c. 181, §5 (NEW).]
8.  Programs.
Operate arts education and outreach programs to combine the presentation of art with arts education.
[PL 2013, c. 181, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 762, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 181, §5 (AMD).