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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 19: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF GOVERNMENTS › Subchapter 2: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS › 1 §761. Action by governing body

§761. Action by governing body
Whenever, due to an emergency resulting from the effects of enemy attack, or the anticipated effects of a threatened enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient or impossible to conduct the affairs of local government at the regular or usual place or places thereof, the governing body of each political subdivision of this State may meet at any place within or without the territorial limits of such political subdivision on the call of the presiding officer or any 2 members of such governing body, and shall proceed to establish and designate by ordinance, resolution or other manner, alternate or substitute sites or places as the emergency temporary location, or locations, of government where all, or any part, of the public business may be transacted and conducted during the emergency situation. Such sites or places may be within or without the territorial limits of such political subdivision and may be within or without this State.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 19: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF GOVERNMENTS › Subchapter 2: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS › 1 §762. Powers

§762. Powers
During the period when the public business is being conducted at the emergency temporary location, or locations, the governing body and other officers of a political subdivision of this State shall have and possess and shall exercise, at such location, or locations, all of the executive, legislative and judicial powers and functions conferred upon such body and officers by or under the laws of this State. Such powers and functions may be exercised in the light of the exigencies of the emergency situation without regard to or compliance with time consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law and pertaining thereto, and all acts of such body and officers shall be as valid and binding as if performed within the territorial limits of their political subdivision.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 19: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF GOVERNMENTS › Subchapter 2: EMERGENCY LOCATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS › 1 §763. Applicability of provisions

§763. Applicability of provisions
This subchapter shall control and be supreme in the event they shall be employed, notwithstanding any statutory, charter or ordinance provision to the contrary or in conflict herewith.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 21: EMINENT DOMAIN › 1 §816. Limitations on eminent domain authority

§816. Limitations on eminent domain authority
1.  Purposes.
Except as provided in subsections 2 and 3 and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State, a political subdivision of the State and any other entity with eminent domain authority may not condemn land used for agriculture, fishing or forestry or land improved with residential homes, commercial or industrial buildings or other structures:
A. For the purposes of private retail, office, commercial, industrial or residential development;   [PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).]
B. Primarily for the enhancement of tax revenue; or   [PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).]
C. For transfer to an individual or a for-profit business entity.   [PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Blight exception.
Subsection 1 does not apply to the use of eminent domain by any municipality, housing authority or other public entity based upon a finding of blight in an area covered by any redevelopment plan or urban renewal plan pursuant to Title 30‑A, chapter 201, 203 or 205, but just compensation, in all cases, must continue to be made to the owner.
[PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Utilities exception.
Subsection 1 does not limit the exercise of eminent domain by or for the benefit of public utilities or other entities engaged in the generation, transmission or distribution of telephone, gas, electric, water, sewer or other utility products or services.
[PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).]
4.  Governmental purposes not affected.
Nothing in this section may be interpreted to prohibit a municipal or county governing body from exercising the power of eminent domain for purposes not otherwise prohibited by subsection 1.
[PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 579, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 579, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 23: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE › 1 §901. Purpose

§901. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a uniform policy for the treatment of persons displaced as a result of federally assisted state programs in order that such persons shall not suffer as a result of programs designed for the benefit of the public as a whole, and to enable the State to comply with certain laws enacted by the Congress of the United States.   [PL 1971, c. 597 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 597 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 23: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE › 1 §902. State acceptance of federal funds; compliance with federal laws

§902. State acceptance of federal funds; compliance with federal laws
Whenever the acquisition of real property for a program undertaken by the State or any other public or private entity subject to the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, PL 91-646 and 100-17, Title IV, as amended, referred to in this chapter as the "Federal Uniform Relocation Act," will result in the displacement of any person on or after April 2, 1989, and the program is eligible for federal financial assistance, the State and any other public or private entity subject to the Federal Uniform Relocation Act may receive the federal financial assistance and upon or in anticipation of receipt thereof, may comply with all of the provisions of, be guided to the greatest extent practicable by the land acquisition policies set forth in and do all things necessary or proper to provide the services, payments and benefits provided in the Federal Uniform Relocation Act.   [PL 1989, c. 40, §§1, 5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 597 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 625, §5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 40, §§1,5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 23: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE › 1 §903. Definitions and exclusion

§903. Definitions and exclusion
Except where the context otherwise requires or as expressly set forth in this chapter, all terms used in this chapter shall have the same definitions as are set forth in the Federal Uniform Relocation Act. The term "State" shall include every agency, department and political subdivision of the State, but shall not include the Department of Transportation. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to alter or amend Title 23, chapter 3, subchapter VII, which does and shall continue to apply exclusively to state or state aid highway projects and other activities of and by the Department of Transportation.   [PL 1989, c. 40, §§2, 5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 597 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 40, §§2,5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 23: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE › 1 §904. Limitations

§904. Limitations
Nothing in this chapter may be construed as creating in any condemnation proceeding brought under the power of eminent domain any element of value or of damage not in existence immediately prior to April 2, 1989.   [PL 1989, c. 40, §§3, 5 (AMD).]
The requirement by the State to be guided, to the greatest extent practicable, by the policies set forth in the Federal Uniform Relocation Act shall create no rights or liabilities and shall not affect the validity of any property acquisitions by purchase or condemnation.   [PL 1989, c. 40, §§3, 5 (AMD).]
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require the State to provide services, payments or benefits which exceed in quantity or quality those which are necessary or proper for the State to provide in order for the State to receive federal financial assistance by complying with the obligations imposed or incumbent upon states under the Federal Uniform Relocation Act.   [PL 1989, c. 40, §§3, 5 (AMD).]
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to limit the authority or eligibility of the State to receive federal financial assistance.   [PL 1989, c. 40, §§3, 5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 597 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 625, §6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 40, §§3,5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 23: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE › 1 §905. Guidelines; rules

§905. Guidelines; rules
The head of each department and agency subject to this chapter may issue guidelines and procedures and promulgate rules as necessary or appropriate to carry out this chapter.   [PL 1989, c. 40, §§4, 5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 40, §§4,5 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 24: ALTERNATE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE › 1 §951. Purpose

§951. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a policy for the treatment of persons displaced as a result of public use programs, funded in whole or in part by public entities, for persons to whom no assistance is available under federal law or any other provisions of state law.   [PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 24: ALTERNATE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE › 1 §952. Definitions

§952. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).]
1.  Displaced person.
"Displaced person" means any individual or entity who moves from a dwelling or place of business as a result of the acquisition, in whole or in part, of any interest in the land or the structure on which or in which that dwelling or place of business is located for a public use project:
A. By public entity;   [PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).]
B. As a result of a written order from a public entity to vacate the dwelling or place of business; or   [PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).]
C. By any individual or entity on behalf of, under agreement with or with funding from a public entity.   [PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).]
This definition shall be construed so that persons displaced as a result of public action or public participation receive relocation benefits in cases where they are displaced as a result of an owner participation agreement or an acquisition carried out by a private individual or entity for or in connection with a public use project, where the public entity is otherwise empowered to acquire the property to carry out the public use.
[PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).]
2.  Public entity.
"Public entity" includes the State, counties, municipalities, departments, agencies and any other political subdivisions of the State.
[PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).]
3.  Public use project.
"Public use project" means a project developed with the assistance, cooperation, guidance or support of any public entity, the purpose of which is to provide facilities for the use of the public. It does not include any single business obtaining funding or security for private funding from the United States Small Business Administration.
[PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 24: ALTERNATE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE › 1 §954. Ineligible persons

§954. Ineligible persons
Persons who are qualified to receive relocation benefits under chapter 23 and the United States Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, Public Law 91-646, are not eligible for benefits under this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE › 1 §1001. Statement of purpose

§1001. Statement of purpose
It is essential under the American system of representative government that the people have faith and confidence in the integrity of the election process and the members of the Legislature. In order to strengthen this faith and confidence that the election process reflects the will of the people and that each Legislator considers and casts that Legislator's vote on the enactment of laws according to the best interests of the public and that Legislator's constituents, there is created an independent commission on governmental ethics and election practices to guard against corruption or undue influencing of the election process and against acts or the appearance of misconduct by Legislators.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §17 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §17 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE › 1 §1003. Procedures, rules and regulations

§1003. Procedures, rules and regulations
1.  Procedures, rules and regulations.
The commission shall adopt such procedures, rules and regulations as may appear necessary for the orderly, prompt, fair and efficient carrying out of its duties, consistent with this chapter.
[PL 1979, c. 541, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Records.
Except as provided in section 1013, all records of the commission, including business records, reports made to or by the commission, findings of fact and opinions, must be made available to any interested member of the public who may wish to review them. Any member of the public may request copies of any record held by the commission that is available for public inspection. The commission shall furnish these copies upon payment of a fee covering the cost of reproducing them.
[PL 2007, c. 642, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 541, §A4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 642, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE › 1 §1004. Meetings

§1004. Meetings
The commission shall meet on the call of the Speaker of the House or the President of the Senate to perform the duties required of it or as specifically provided in this chapter. The commission shall also meet at other times at the call of the chair or at the call of a majority of the members, provided all members are notified of the time, place and purpose of the meeting at least 24 hours in advance.   [PL 2001, c. 430, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 252, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 430, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE › 1 §1005. Open meetings

§1005. Open meetings
Notwithstanding chapter 13 and except as provided in section 1013, subsection 3‑A, all meetings, hearings or sessions of the commission are open to the general public unless, by an affirmative vote of at least 3 members, the commission requires the exclusion of the public.   [PL 2007, c. 642, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 562, §D1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 562, §D11 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 430, §3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 642, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE › 1 §1006. Assistance

§1006. Assistance
The commission may call for the aid or assistance in the performance of its duties on the Attorney General, Secretary of State, Office of the State Auditor or any law enforcement agency in this State. When called upon, these agencies shall comply to the utmost of their ability.   [PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE › 1 §1007. Annual report

§1007. Annual report
The commission shall submit to the Legislature and the public an annual report discussing its activities under this chapter and any changes it considers necessary or appropriate regarding ethical standards.   [PL 1989, c. 561, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 561, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE › 1 §1008. General duties

§1008. General duties
The general duties of the commission shall be:   [PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Legislative ethics.
To investigate and make advisory recommendations to the appropriate body of any apparent violations of legislative ethics;
[PL 2007, c. 642, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Election practices.
To administer and investigate any violations of the requirements for campaign reports and campaign financing, including the provisions of the Maine Clean Election Act and the Maine Clean Election Fund;
[PL 2001, c. 430, §4 (AMD).]
3.  Ethics seminar.
To conduct, in conjunction with the Attorney General and the Chair of the Legislative Council or their designees, an ethics seminar for Legislators after the general election and before the convening of the Legislature, in every even-numbered year. The Attorney General shall provide each Legislator with a bound compilation of the laws of this State pertaining to legislative ethics and conduct;
[IB 1995, c. 1, §4 (AMD).]
4.  Lobbyist activities.
To administer the lobbyist disclosure laws, Title 3, chapter 15, and enforce the waiting period required before former Legislators may engage in compensated lobbying as provided by section 1024;
[PL 2013, c. 129, §1 (AMD).]
5.  Maine Clean Election Act and Maine Clean Election Fund.
To administer and ensure the effective implementation of the Maine Clean Election Act and the Maine Clean Election Fund according to Title 21‑A, chapter 14; and
[IB 1995, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]
6.  Enhanced monitoring.
To provide for enhanced monitoring and enforcement of election practices and the electronic submission of reports and computerized tracking of campaign, election and lobbying information under the commission's jurisdiction.
[PL 2005, c. 301, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 337, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 561, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 691, §§1-3 (AMD). IB 1995, c. 1, §§3-6 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 430, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §J1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 301, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 642, §3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 129, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE › 1 §1009. Recommendations to Legislature

§1009. Recommendations to Legislature
Following a general election, the commission may solicit suggestions for improving campaign financing and reporting and the administration of the other areas within the commission's jurisdiction. The commission shall review the suggestions and may submit legislation within 90 days of the general election based on those suggestions or on proposals by individual members of the commission or its staff.   [PL 2009, c. 208, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 301, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 208, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1011. Statement of purpose

§1011. Statement of purpose
The Maine Legislature enjoys a high reputation for progressive accomplishment. The vast majority of its members are public officers of integrity and dedication, seeking at all times to maintain high standards of ethical conduct.   [PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW).]
The public interest is best served by attracting and retaining in the Legislature individuals of high caliber and attainment. The public interest will suffer if unduly stringent requirements deprive government "of the services of all but princes and paupers."   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §19 (COR).]
Membership in the Legislature is not a full-time occupation and is not compensated on that basis; moreover, it is measured in 2-year terms, requiring each member to recognize and contemplate that the election of that member will not provide that member with any career tenure.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §20 (COR).]
Most Legislators must look to income from private sources, not their public salaries, for their sustenance and support for their families; moreover, they must plan for the day when they must return to private employment, business or their professions.   [PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW).]
The increasing complexity of government at all levels, with broader intervention into private affairs, makes conflicts of interest almost inevitable for all part-time public officials, and particularly for Legislators who must cast their votes on measures affecting the lives of almost every citizen or resident of the State. The adoption of broader standards of ethics for Legislators does not impugn either their integrity or their dedication; rather it recognizes the increasing complexity of government and private life and will provide them with helpful advice and guidance when confronted with unprecedented or difficult problems in that gray area involving action which is neither clearly right nor clearly wrong.   [PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW).]
If public confidence in government is to be maintained and enhanced, it is not enough that public officers avoid acts of misconduct. They must also scrupulously avoid acts which may create an appearance of misconduct.   [PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW).]
The Legislature cannot legislate morals and the resolution of ethical problems must indeed rest largely in the individual conscience. The Legislature may and should, however, define ethical standards, as most professions have done, to chart the areas of real or apparent impropriety.   [PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §§19, 20 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1015. Prohibited campaign contributions and solicitations (REPEALED)

§1015. Prohibited campaign contributions and solicitations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 561, §7 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 529, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 273, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 648, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 268, §2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 301, §3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 279, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 642, §8 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 286, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 534, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1016. Statement of sources of income (REPEALED)

§1016. Statement of sources of income
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 561, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1016-A. Disclosure of specific sources of income (REPEALED)

§1016-A. Disclosure of specific sources of income
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 561, §9 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 608, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 734 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 75, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 704, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1016-B. Disclosure of reportable liabilities (REPEALED)

§1016-B. Disclosure of reportable liabilities
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 561, §10 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 331, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1016-C. Reports by legislative candidates

§1016-C. Reports by legislative candidates
A candidate, as defined in Title 21‑A, section 1, subsection 5, for the Legislature who is not required to file a report under section 1016‑G shall file a report containing the same information required of Legislators under section 1016‑G no later than 5 p.m. on August 15th preceding the general election unless the candidate withdraws from the election in accordance with Title 21‑A, section 374‑A by that date. A candidate shall file statements electronically as is required of Legislators under section 1016‑G, subsection 5. If the candidate fails to file the statement by the August 15th, the commission may assess penalties in accordance with section 1016‑G, subsection 3.   [PL 2023, c. 324, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 880, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 471, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §8 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 132, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 324, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1016-D. Disclosure of bids on government contracts

§1016-D. Disclosure of bids on government contracts
When a Legislator or associated organization bids on a contract with a state governmental agency, the Legislator or associated organization shall file a statement with the commission no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day the bid is submitted that discloses the subject of the bid and the names of the Legislator, associated organization and state governmental agency as appropriate. The bid disclosure statement filed under this section must be on a form prescribed by the commission and is a public record as defined in section 402.   [PL 2003, c. 268, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 268, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1016-E. Disclosure of interests (REPEALED)

§1016-E. Disclosure of interests
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 704, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 634, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1016-F. Internet disclosure (REPEALED)

§1016-F. Internet disclosure
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 704, §3 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 634, §10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1017. Form; contents (REPEALED)

§1017. Form; contents
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 252, §3 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 698, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 561, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1017-A. Civil penalties; late and incomplete statements; failure to file (REPEALED)

§1017-A. Civil penalties; late and incomplete statements; failure to file
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 268, §4 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 704, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1018. Updating statement (REPEALED)

§1018. Updating statement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 252, §4 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 75, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1019. False statement; failure to file (REPEALED)

§1019. False statement; failure to file
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 252, §5 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §12 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 471, §5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1020. Penalty for false accusations

§1020. Penalty for false accusations
A person who files a false charge of a conflict of interest with the commission or a member of the commission that the person does not believe to be true, or a person who induces another to file a false charge of a conflict of interest that the person does not believe to be true, is guilty of a Class E crime.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §23 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §13 (RPR). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §23 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1021. Membership on boards, authorities or commissions

§1021. Membership on boards, authorities or commissions
It is not a conflict of interest for a Legislator to serve on a public board, authority or commission created by the Legislature so long as a consideration is not paid to the Legislator other than the Legislator's actual expenses.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §24 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §24 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1022. Disciplinary guidelines

§1022. Disciplinary guidelines
The Legislature shall adopt, publish, maintain and implement, as authorized in the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 4, disciplinary guidelines and procedures for Legislators, including the violations of ethical standards, penalties of reprimand, censure or expulsion and the procedures under which these or other penalties may be imposed.   [PL 1989, c. 561, §12 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 561, §12 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1023. Code of ethics

§1023. Code of ethics
The Legislature by Joint Rule shall adopt and publish a code of ethics for Legislators and legislative employees.   [PL 1989, c. 561, §12 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 561, §12 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 25: GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 1 §1024. Waiting period before engaging in lobbying activities

§1024. Waiting period before engaging in lobbying activities
1.  Actions precluded beginning with the 127th Legislature.
[RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §1 (COR); MRSA T. 1 §1024, sub-§1 (RP).]
1-A.  Actions precluded beginning with the 130th Legislature.
Beginning with the convening of the 130th Legislature, a person who has served as a Legislator may not engage in compensated lobbying until one year after that person's term as a Legislator ends.
[PL 2019, c. 57, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Complaints and investigations.
A person may file a complaint with the commission specifying an alleged violation of this section. The commission staff shall notify the party against whom the complaint has been filed and may undertake the investigation of the alleged violation if directed by the commission. The commission may direct commission staff to undertake an investigation of an alleged violation of this section on its own motion.
[PL 2013, c. 129, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Penalty.
A person who intentionally violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000, payable to the State and recoverable in a civil action.
[PL 2013, c. 129, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Compensated lobbying" means lobbying conducted by an individual who is specifically employed by another person other than the State or an agency of the State for that purpose or lobbying conducted by an individual as a regular employee of another person other than the State or an agency of the State. "Compensated lobbying" does not include activities for which the individual receives no compensation other than reimbursement for lobbying-related travel within the State and reimbursement for other out-of-pocket expenditures made by the individual for printing, postage and food and lodging connected with lobbying activities paid for by the individual. For the purposes of this paragraph, "reimbursement for other out-of-pocket expenditures" does not include reimbursement for the individual's time spent lobbying that would have been otherwise compensated by an employer or in the course of the individual's employment.   [PL 2019, c. 57, §3 (NEW).]
B. "Lobbying" has the same meaning as in Title 3, section 312‑A, subsection 9.   [PL 2019, c. 57, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 57, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 129, §2 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 57, §§1-3 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §1 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 27: NAMES OF PLACES › 1 §1101. Definitions

§1101. Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following words shall have the following meanings:   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).]
1.  Offensive name.
"Offensive name" means a name of a place that includes:
A. The designation "nigger" or "squaw" or any derivation of "squaw" as a separate word or as part of a word or phrase; or   [PL 2009, c. 284, §1 (AMD).]
B. The designation "squa" or any derivation of "squa" as a separate word or as a separate syllable in a word.   [PL 2009, c. 284, §1 (AMD).]
[PL 2009, c. 284, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Place.
"Place" means any natural geographic feature or any street, alley or other road within the jurisdiction of the State, or any political subdivision of the State.
[PL 1977, c. 259, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 259, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 127, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A5 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 613, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 471, §D3 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 284, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 27: NAMES OF PLACES › 1 §1102. Offensive names prohibited

§1102. Offensive names prohibited
1.  Place in State may not have offensive name.
A place in this State may not have or be given an offensive name.
[PL 2001, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Sign on interstate highway or Maine Turnpike may not contain offensive name.
A sign placed by the State on an interstate highway or the Maine Turnpike may not contain an offensive name.
[PL 2001, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 259, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 244, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 27: NAMES OF PLACES › 1 §1103. Complaint filed

§1103. Complaint filed
Any person who believes that a place has an offensive name may file a complaint with the Maine Human Rights Commission. Any such complaint filed with this commission shall be subject to the provisions included in Title 5, section 4632.   [PL 1977, c. 259, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 259, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 27: NAMES OF PLACES › 1 §1104. Responsibility of municipal officers and county commissioners

§1104. Responsibility of municipal officers and county commissioners
The municipal officers of the municipality or the county commissioners responsible for the unorganized territory, in which a place is found pursuant to Title 5, section 4632, to have an offensive name, shall have the following responsibilities:   [PL 1977, c. 259, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Reasonable actions.
They shall take whatever reasonable actions are required to complete a change in the offensive name. They may hold public hearings on selecting a new name; and
[PL 1999, c. 613, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Notification.
Unless a court order is issued under Title 5, section 4632 specifying a different deadline, within 6 months of the determination that the place has an offensive name, they shall provide notice of the new name to the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior and other public agencies, boards, committees or other groups responsible for changing names of places and for ensuring that such name changes appear on maps and other public documents.
[PL 1999, c. 613, §2 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 259, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 613, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 28: NAMES OF GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES › 1 §1501. Name changes by Passamaquoddy Tribe

§1501. Name changes by Passamaquoddy Tribe
When the Joint Tribal Council of the Passamaquoddy Tribe changes the name of a geographic feature within its Indian territory, the State shall assist the Passamaquoddy Tribe in notifying the necessary entities, including the United States Board on Geographic Names, to accomplish the name change in official maps and documents.   [PL 1997, c. 650, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 650, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 29: TERMINATION OF STATUTORY PROVISIONS › 1 §2501. Repeal of statutory provisions

§2501. Repeal of statutory provisions
The following statutory provisions are repealed on the dates set forth in this section.   [PL 1977, c. 492, §1 (NEW); PL 1977, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Title 4.
A. Title 4, section 181 shall be repealed on November 1, 1986.   [PL 1985, c. 368, §1 (AMD).]
[PL 1985, c. 368, §1 (AMD).]
10.  Title 10.
[PL 1995, c. 117, Pt. A, §1 (RP); PL 1995, c. 117, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
15.  Title 15.
A. Title 15, chapter 513 shall be repealed on September 30, 1982.   [PL 1981, c. 392, §1 (AMD).]
[PL 1981, c. 392, §1 (AMD).]
22.  Title 22.
A. Title 22, chapter 717 shall be repealed on January 1, 1983.   [PL 1979, c. 550, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1979, c. 550, §1 (NEW).]
24.  Title 24.
A. Title 24, chapter 21, subchapter 3 shall be repealed on January 1, 1983.   [PL 1977, c. 492, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1977, c. 492, §1 (NEW).]
26.  Title 26.
[PL 1977, c. 547, §1 (NEW); PL 1979, c. 515, §1 (RP).]
29.  Title 29.
[PL 1993, c. 680, Pt. C, §1 (RP).]
30.  Title 30.
[PL 1979, c. 570, §1 (NEW); PL 1979, c. 663, §2 (AMD); PL 1979, c. 732, §§ 2, 31 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 490, §2 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 492, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 547, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §14 (RP). PL 1979, c. 370, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 515, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 550, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 570, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 732, §§2,31 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 392, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 548, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 368, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 698, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 824, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 680, §C1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 117, §A1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 117, §A2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 29: TERMINATION OF STATUTORY PROVISIONS › 1 §2502. Committee reports

§2502. Committee reports
Any legislative committee having jurisdiction over a statutory provision listed in section 2501 shall prepare and submit to the Legislature, within 30 legislative days after the convening of the last regular session prior to the date set out in section 2501 for repeal of that provision, a report evaluating the advisability of retaining the statutory provision.   [PL 1977, c. 492, §1 (NEW); PL 1977, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 490, §2 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 492, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 547, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 29: TERMINATION OF STATUTORY PROVISIONS › 1 §2503. Contents of report

§2503. Contents of report
A report prepared pursuant to section 2502 shall include:   [PL 1977, c. 492, §1 (NEW); PL 1977, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Past effectiveness.
An evaluation of the past effectiveness of the statutory provision;
[PL 1977, c. 492, §1 (NEW); PL 1977, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Future need.
An evaluation of the future need for the statutory provision;
[PL 1977, c. 492, §1 (NEW); PL 1977, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Alternative methods.
An examination of alternative methods of attaining the purpose of the provision;
[PL 1977, c. 492, §1 (NEW); PL 1977, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Cost of retention.
An estimate of the cost of retaining the provision; and
[PL 1977, c. 492, §1 (NEW); PL 1977, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Recommendation.
A recommendation of the committee as to the amendment, repeal, replacement or retention of the provision.
[PL 1977, c. 492, §1 (NEW); PL 1977, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 490, §2 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 492, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 547, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 31: REVIEW OF STATUTORY PROVISIONS › 1 §2601. Review of statutory provisions

§2601. Review of statutory provisions
The following statutory provisions shall be reviewed according to the following schedule.   [PL 1979, c. 687, §1 (RPR).]
1.  Review of sales tax exemptions.
[PL 1985, c. 430, §1 (RP).]
2.  Review of property tax exemptions.
[PL 1999, c. 708, §1 (RP).]
3.  Review of hazardous activities definitions.
The definition of hazardous activities contained in Title 38, section 482, shall be reviewed by January 1, 1982.
[PL 1981, c. 449, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Review of grants for mining impact assistance.
The provisions for mining impact assistance contained in Title 36, section 2863, shall be reviewed by January 1, 1987, and every 5 years thereafter.
[PL 1981, c. 711, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 696, §15 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 467, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 687, §1 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 449, §1 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 711, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 430, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 708, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 31: REVIEW OF STATUTORY PROVISIONS › 1 §2602. Committee review reports

§2602. Committee review reports
Any legislative committee having jurisdiction over a statutory provision listed in section 2601 shall prepare and submit to the Legislature, within 30 legislative days after the convening of the 2nd regular session after the date set out in section 2601 for review of that provision, a report evaluating the advisability of retaining the statutory provision. The legislative committee having jurisdiction over the statutory provisions listed in section 2601, subsection 3, shall prepare and submit its report by April 1, 1982. The appropriate departments of State Government are respectfully requested to provide all necessary assistance in preparing the report required by section 2603 and other statutory sections.   [PL 1977, c. 696, §15 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 696, §15 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 687, §2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 449, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 31: REVIEW OF STATUTORY PROVISIONS › 1 §2603. Contents of report

§2603. Contents of report
1.  Report.
[PL 1999, c. 708, §2 (RP).]
2.  Legislation.
The report shall contain any legislation which is necessary to accomplish its recommendations.
[PL 1983, c. 777, §1 (RPR).]
3.  Provision being reviewed; devoting public hearing time.
The committee preparing this report shall devote at least part of one public hearing to the provision being reviewed prior to making its report.
[PL 1983, c. 777, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 696, §15 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 687, §3 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 777, §1 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 430, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 708, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 33: PERIODIC REVIEW AND REVISION OF STATUTORY PROVISIONS › 1 §2701. Definitions

§2701. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2013, c. 110, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Agency.
"Agency" has the same meaning as in Title 3, section 953, subsection 1.
[PL 2013, c. 110, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Committee of jurisdiction.
"Committee of jurisdiction" has the same meaning as in Title 3, section 953, subsection 2.
[PL 2013, c. 110, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Independent agency.
"Independent agency" has the same meaning as in Title 3, section 953, subsection 3.
[PL 2013, c. 110, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Program evaluation report.
"Program evaluation report" means the report submitted to the Legislature by an agency or an independent agency in accordance with Title 3, section 956.
[PL 2013, c. 110, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 110, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 33: PERIODIC REVIEW AND REVISION OF STATUTORY PROVISIONS › 1 §2702. Report to committee

§2702. Report to committee
The Office of the Revisor of Statutes and the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis, referred to in this section as "the offices," shall review each program evaluation report submitted to the Legislature under Title 3, chapter 35, and any legislation recommended by a committee of jurisdiction as a result of the committee's review, analysis and evaluation of the program evaluation report. The offices shall identify those statutory provisions that are:   [PL 2013, c. 110, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Identified for review.
Identified, pursuant to Title 3, section 956, subsection 2, paragraph Q, in a program evaluation report as potentially requiring legislative review regarding the necessity of amendment to align the statute with federal law, other state law or judicial decisions; and
[RR 2013, c. 1, §2 (COR).]
2.  Not addressed in legislation.
Not addressed in legislation recommended by a committee of jurisdiction as a result of the committee's review, analysis and evaluation of the program evaluation report.
[PL 2013, c. 110, §1 (NEW).]
No later than November 1st prior to each first regular session of the Legislature, the offices shall develop a report that lists the provisions identified under this section and shall submit the report to each joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over any of the statutory provisions identified under this section and to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters.   [PL 2013, c. 110, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §2 (COR). PL 2013, c. 110, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 33: PERIODIC REVIEW AND REVISION OF STATUTORY PROVISIONS › 1 §2703. Committee authority

§2703. Committee authority
During the first regular session of the Legislature following submission of a report pursuant to section 2702, each joint standing committee of the Legislature that receives a report pursuant to section 2702 shall review the report and shall make recommendations to the joint standing committee having jurisdiction over judiciary matters. The joint standing committee having jurisdiction over judiciary matters shall review the report, and may report out a bill to the first or second regular session of the Legislature to make statutory changes the committee determines necessary to align the statutes with federal law, other state law or decisions of the United States Supreme Court or the Supreme Judicial Court.   [PL 2013, c. 110, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 110, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 2: EXECUTIVE › Chapter 1: GOVERNOR › 2 §1. Residence; office hours; secretary; salary

§1. Residence; office hours; secretary; salary
The Governor is entitled to reside in the Governor's official residence at Augusta during the Governor's term of office and shall keep an office at the State House open for the transaction of the business of the State during all normal working hours of the State House.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §6 (AMD).]
In the absence of the Governor, the Governor's private secretary must be in attendance and the private secretary shall devote the private secretary's entire time to the duties of the Governor's office.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §6 (AMD).]
Until the first Wednesday of January 1987, the Governor receives an annual salary of $35,000. Beginning the first Wednesday of January 1987, the Governor is entitled to receive an annual salary of $70,000.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §6 (AMD).]
A former Governor may accept as a personal gift from the State at the end of the Governor's final term the desk and chair used by that Governor as Governor.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 412, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 597 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 477, Pt. E, Subpt. 24, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 693, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 437, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 361, §B1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 475, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 2: EXECUTIVE › Chapter 1: GOVERNOR › 2 §2. Expense account

§2. Expense account
The "Governor's Expense Account" must be credited with those amounts that are appropriated by the Legislature for that purpose. This appropriation must be available for expenditure by the Governor at the Governor's discretion. This account is not subject to audit, except as to total amount to be paid.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 475, §9 (AMD).