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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §555. Manager (REPEALED)

§555. Manager
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §556. Board powers (REPEALED)

§556. Board powers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §557. Reimbursement (REPEALED)

§557. Reimbursement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §558. Members prohibited from certain acts (REPEALED)

§558. Members prohibited from certain acts
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §559. Mortgages insured; credit of State pledged (REPEALED)

§559. Mortgages insured; credit of State pledged
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §560. Veterans' Small Business Loan Insurance Fund (REPEALED)

§560. Veterans' Small Business Loan Insurance Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §561. Additions to fund (REPEALED)

§561. Additions to fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §562. Insurance of loans (REPEALED)

§562. Insurance of loans
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §563. Nonassignability of proceeds (REPEALED)

§563. Nonassignability of proceeds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §564. Loan insurance premiums (REPEALED)

§564. Loan insurance premiums
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §565. Default (REPEALED)

§565. Default
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §566. Loans eligible for investment (REPEALED)

§566. Loans eligible for investment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §567. Loans with little or no collateral (REPEALED)

§567. Loans with little or no collateral
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §568. Action to safeguard the fund (REPEALED)

§568. Action to safeguard the fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §569. Accounts (REPEALED)

§569. Accounts
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §570. Expenses of the board (REPEALED)

§570. Expenses of the board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 9: MAINE VETERANS' SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT (REPEALED) › 37-B §571. Records confidential (REPEALED)

§571. Records confidential
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §602. Body corporate; powers

§602. Body corporate; powers
The Maine Veterans' Homes is a body corporate. In addition to other powers granted by this chapter, the Maine Veterans' Homes may:   [PL 2015, c. 397, §5 (AMD).]
1.  Contracts.
Make and execute contracts and all other instruments necessary or convenient for the exercise of its powers and functions under this chapter;
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Acquire property.
Acquire, in the name of the homes, real or personal property or any interest therein, including rights or easements, on either a temporary or long-term basis by gift, purchase, transfer, foreclosure, lease or otherwise;
[PL 2015, c. 397, §6 (AMD).]
3.  Hold or dispose of property.
Hold, sell, assign, lease, rent, encumber, mortgage or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property, or any interest therein, or mortgage interest owned by it or in its control, custody or possession and release or relinquish any right, title, claim, lien, interest, easement or demand however acquired, including threat of foreclosure;
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Procure insurance.
Procure insurance against any loss in connection with its property and other assets in amounts and from insurers which it deems desirable;
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
5.  Receive bequests and donations.
Receive, on behalf of the State, bequests and donations that may be made to improve the general comfort and welfare of the members of the homes or for the betterment of the homes;
[PL 2015, c. 397, §7 (AMD).]
6.  Borrow funds.
Borrow funds, not in excess of $50,000,000 in the aggregate, make and issue bonds and negotiate notes and other evidences of indebtedness or obligations of the veterans' homes for prudent and reasonable capital, operational and maintenance purposes. The homes may secure payments of all or part of the obligations by pledge of part of the revenues or assets of the homes that are available for pledge and that may be lawfully pledged or by mortgage of part, or all, of any property owned by the homes. The homes may do all lawful things necessary and incidental to those powers. The homes may borrow money from the Federal Government and its agencies, from state agencies and from any other source. The homes may borrow money from the State subject to approval by the Treasurer of State and the Governor. Bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness issued under this subsection do not constitute debts of the State, nor a pledge of the credit of the State, but are payable solely from the funds of the homes; and
[PL 2015, c. 397, §8 (AMD).]
7.  Other acts.
Do other acts necessary or convenient to exercise the powers granted or reasonably implied in this section.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 773, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 702, §2 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 397, §§5-8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §602-A. Development and implementation of geriatric training programs (REPEALED)

§602-A. Development and implementation of geriatric training programs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 830, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2015, c. 397, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §603. Board of trustees

§603. Board of trustees
1.  Administration of the homes.
The administration of the homes is vested in the Board of Trustees of the Maine Veterans' Homes, referred to in this chapter as "the board," as authorized by Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 34.
[PL 2021, c. 528, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Appointment; composition.
The board consists of 13 members, one of whom must be the Director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services, ex officio, who serves without term. The Governor shall appoint the remaining members as follows:
A. Nine members from a list of nominees submitted to the Governor by the board. The list submitted by the board must include individuals recommended to the board by established veterans' service organizations with chapters in the State and organizations and individuals who have demonstrated leadership in their fields; and   [PL 2021, c. 528, §3 (NEW).]
B. Three members who are not members of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard or veterans and who are not on the list of nominees submitted by the board pursuant to paragraph A.   [PL 2021, c. 528, §3 (NEW).]
The membership of the board must reflect the diversity of the State, including, but not limited to, diversity in geographic location, cultural and ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity and professional experience. A majority of board members must be honorably discharged veterans.
[PL 2021, c. 528, §3 (RPR).]
3.  Terms; vacancies.
Except for the Director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services, board members serve 3-year terms and are limited to serving 3 full terms. In the event of a vacancy, a successor may be appointed to complete a member's unexpired term or to a new 3-year term. Each member continues to hold office until a successor is appointed.
[PL 2021, c. 238, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §285 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 773, §3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B172 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 626, §24 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 455, §30 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 676, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 397, §10 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 377, §6 (REV). PL 2021, c. 238, §1 (RPR). PL 2021, c. 528, §§2, 3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §604. Conduct of board business

§604. Conduct of board business
1.  Fiscal year.
The board shall adhere to the same fiscal year as the State.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Meetings.
The board shall meet at least 4 times annually. Seven members constitute a quorum.
[PL 2021, c. 528, §4 (AMD).]
3.  Selection of officers.
At its first meeting each year, the board shall elect a chair, vice-chair, treasurer and secretary for that fiscal year.
[PL 2021, c. 238, §3 (AMD).]
4.  Special meetings.
Special meetings may be called by agreement of a majority of the trustees.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
5.  Appointment of chief executive officer.
The board shall appoint a chief executive officer in accordance with section 606.
[PL 2015, c. 397, §11 (AMD).]
6.  Other funds.
In order to ensure the continuous operation of the homes in the municipalities listed in section 601, the board shall seek funds from private and public sources, including, but not limited to, state and federal appropriations and grants for which the State or the homes may be eligible.
[PL 2021, c. 528, §5 (AMD).]
7.  Rules.
The board shall adopt rules necessary to administer the homes, to establish just charges for the maintenance of members and to oversee the operation of the homes. In adopting rules, the board shall seek comments and information from staff of the homes, members, members' families, members of the public and other relevant sources, but the Maine Administrative Procedure Act provisions regarding rulemaking, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapters 2 and 2‑A, do not apply.
[PL 2021, c. 528, §6 (AMD).]
8.  Assistance.
The Legislature and every department and agency of the State may furnish such assistance, counsel or advice as the board may request or require in the discharge of its duties.
[PL 2021, c. 528, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 11, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 676, §2 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 397, §§11, 12 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §44 (COR). PL 2021, c. 238, §§2, 3 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 528, §§4-7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §605. Compensation of the board

§605. Compensation of the board
Trustees shall be compensated according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379.   [PL 1983, c. 812, §286 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §286 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §606. Chief executive officer

§606. Chief executive officer
The chief executive officer shall administer the homes in accordance with the rules, guidelines and general policies established by the board. The chief executive officer serves an indefinite term, but may be removed for cause by the board. The chief executive officer's salary is set by the board. The chief executive officer shall hire the necessary employees to operate the homes and, whenever possible, give preference in hiring to veterans. These employees are not deemed employees of the State.   [PL 2021, c. 238, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 147, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 397, §13 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 238, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §607. Admission

§607. Admission
Veterans desiring admission to the homes must apply on forms prescribed by the chief executive officer. The chief executive officer shall grant admission only to veterans who were residents of Maine at the time of their entry into the United States Armed Forces or who are residents of Maine at the time of application, and to the spouses, widows or widowers of eligible veterans, as long as suitable facilities are available. Parents of armed services members who are killed in action or die as a consequence of wounds received in battle are also eligible, as so-called "gold star" parents, for admission. Admission must be granted when provisions of the rules governing private payment, Medicare and Medicaid eligibility to entitled persons are met.   [PL 2015, c. 397, §14 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 594, §32 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 211, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 395, §P2 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 397, §14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §608. Charges (REPEALED)

§608. Charges
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 397, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §609. Custody of funds (REPEALED)

§609. Custody of funds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 395, §P3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §610. Support and maintenance fund

§610. Support and maintenance fund
All funds received by the Maine Veterans' Homes, including federal Veterans' Administration stipend funds, must be held in a permanent fund to be used as required by the chief executive officer for the support and maintenance of the homes. A percentage of these funds approved by the board of trustees must be placed in reserve for capital improvement expenditures. The board of trustees shall operate the homes, when constructed, as self-liquidating projects until all the bonds issued as provided by this chapter are retired. The Department of Health and Human Services may not modify its principles of reimbursement for long-term care facilities to specifically exclude reimbursement for the depreciation of the assets created with federal or state grants.   [PL 2015, c. 397, §16 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 395, §P4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 3, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2015, c. 397, §16 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 238, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §610-A. Stipend funds

§610-A. Stipend funds
The Maine Veterans' Homes retain as direct income revenue any stipend funds they may receive from the federal Veterans' Administration for the homes' entire eligible resident population.   [PL 1997, c. 395, Pt. P, §5 (NEW).]
The Department of Health and Human Services may neither receive the proceeds nor require the application of stipend funds in the Medicare or Medicaid rate justification submissions by the Maine Veterans' Homes.   [PL 1997, c. 395, Pt. P, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 395, §P5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §610-B. Use of stipend funds (REPEALED)

§610-B. Use of stipend funds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 395, §P6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 288, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2015, c. 397, §17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §611. Annual reports

§611. Annual reports
By February 15, 2023 and annually thereafter, the board shall submit a report to the Governor and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over veterans affairs. This report must contain a copy of audited financial statements, statistics on members who resided in the homes during the year, any amendments to the rules regarding the administration of the homes made by the board since its last report on the administration of the homes, a description of any efforts to seek funding as required under section 604, subsection 6, recommendations to the Governor and Legislature and information regarding such other matters as the board considers pertinent. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over veterans affairs may report out legislation based upon the report.   [PL 2021, c. 528, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 397, §18 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 528, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §612. Discontinuation of services or closure of home

§612. Discontinuation of services or closure of home
If the board authorizes the discontinuation of services at or the closure of a public home for veterans, the board shall notify the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over veterans affairs within 3 days of the authorization and no less than 45 days before submitting a plan for the discontinuation of services or closure of the home to the Department of Health and Human Services if required by law. Within 10 days of receiving notice under this section, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over veterans affairs, with as much public notice as possible, shall hold a public hearing at which board members shall present the reasons for the discontinuation of services or the closure and the committee shall accept public comments on the discontinuation of services or the closure. At that public meeting the board shall present:   [PL 2021, c. 528, §9 (NEW).]
1.  Financial and demographic data.
The financial and demographic data for the regions served by the home, including, but not limited to, information regarding services necessary to meet the needs of eligible veterans and their families in the region;
[PL 2021, c. 528, §9 (NEW).]
2.  Plan for care of veterans and families.
The board’s plan for the care of veterans receiving care at the home and the family members of those veterans; and
[PL 2021, c. 528, §9 (NEW).]
3.  Plan for use or disposition of home.
The board’s plan for the use or disposition of facilities after the home is closed.
[PL 2021, c. 528, §9 (NEW).]
The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over veterans affairs may report out legislation to any regular or special session of the Legislature based on the information received at the meeting.   [PL 2021, c. 528, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 528, §9 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 11: MAINE VETERANS' HOMES › 37-B §613. Maine Veterans' Homes Stabilization Fund

§613. Maine Veterans' Homes Stabilization Fund
1.  Fund established.
The Maine Veterans' Homes Stabilization Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established in the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Bureau of Veterans' Services as an Other Special Revenue Funds account for the purposes of this section.
[PL 2021, c. 680, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Fund purposes.
For the purposes of assisting the board in ensuring the continuous operation of the Maine Veterans' Homes pursuant to section 604, subsection 6, the department may enter into agreements or cooperative arrangements with a state or federal agency or with any person, firm or corporation. The department may receive, administer and disburse any funds or contributions from a state or federal agency, person, firm or corporation, either independently or in conjunction with state funds allocated to these purposes.
[PL 2021, c. 680, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Nonlapsing.
Unexpended funds in the fund do not lapse at the end of any fiscal year but are carried forward to be used for the same purposes.
[PL 2021, c. 680, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Fund use; notification.
The department shall notify the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs and over veterans affairs each time the department plans to transfer or expend any amount from the fund or otherwise affect the balance in the fund no less than 14 days prior to any transfer or expenditure, unless an emergency proclamation issued under section 742 is in effect. The notification must include the amount of funds required and the purpose for which the funds are required.
[PL 2021, c. 680, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 680, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION › 37-B §701. Title; purpose

§701. Title; purpose
This chapter may be cited as the "Maine Emergency Management Act." It is the purpose of this chapter to:   [PL 2001, c. 614, §3 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 662, §72 (AMD).]
1.  Agency.
Establish the Maine Emergency Management Agency to lessen the effects of disaster on the lives and property of the people of the State through leadership, coordination and support in the 4 phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery;
[PL 2001, c. 662, §72 (AMD).]
2.  Local organizations.
Authorize the creation of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions of the State;
[PL 2001, c. 614, §4 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 662, §72 (AMD).]
3.  Emergency powers.
Confer upon the Governor and the executive heads of governing bodies of the political subdivisions of the State certain emergency powers;
[PL 2013, c. 146, §1 (AMD).]
4.  Mutual aid.
Provide for the rendering of mutual aid among the political subdivisions of the State and with other states and provinces of Canada for the accomplishment of emergency management functions; and
[PL 2013, c. 146, §2 (AMD).]
5.  Homeland security.
Authorize the Maine Emergency Management Agency to coordinate the State's homeland security-related preparedness, response, recovery, prevention and protection activities.
[PL 2013, c. 146, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 370, §14 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 614, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §72 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 510, §A32 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 146, §§1-3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION › 37-B §702. Policy

§702. Policy
It is declared to be the policy of the State that all emergency management and homeland security functions be coordinated to the maximum extent with the comparable functions of the Federal Government, including its various departments and agencies, of other states and localities, and of private agencies so that the most effective preparation and use may be made of the nation's workforce, resources and facilities for dealing with any disaster that may occur.   [PL 2013, c. 146, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 662, §73 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 146, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION › 37-B §705. Rules; appeal from administrative action

§705. Rules; appeal from administrative action
The director shall adopt reasonable rules to carry out this chapter in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II. Those rules shall not become effective until approved in writing by the Governor.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
Any person aggrieved by rule or an act or order of the director enforcing a rule may appeal by filing a complaint in the Superior Court within 30 days. The court may affirm or reverse the rule, act or order of the director and the decision of the court shall be final.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION › 37-B §706. Citizens' Civil Emergency Commission (REPEALED)

§706. Citizens' Civil Emergency Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 816, §B9 (RAL). PL 1985, c. 737, §A106 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 402, §A194 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION › 37-B §707. Grants and gifts

§707. Grants and gifts
The Maine Emergency Management Agency is authorized to accept gifts, grants and research funds and to undertake contractual relationships with the Federal Government, other state and provincial governments, counties, municipalities, corporations, foundations and other legal entities to carry out the purposes for which it was created, including, without limitation, conducting emergency planning activities related to nuclear power facilities in adjacent states or provinces.   [PL 1999, c. 174, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 174, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION › 37-B §709. Governor's homeland security advisor

§709. Governor's homeland security advisor
The Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management serves as the Governor's homeland security advisor.   [PL 2013, c. 146, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 146, §8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 2: STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS › 37-B §743. Termination of emergency

§743. Termination of emergency
1.  Proclamation by Governor.
Whenever the Governor is satisfied that a disaster or civil emergency no longer exists, the Governor shall terminate the emergency proclamation by another proclamation affecting the sections of the State covered by the original proclamation, or any part thereof. That proclamation must be published in newspapers of the State and posted in places that the Governor considers appropriate.
[RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §45 (COR).]
2.  Limitation.
No state of emergency may continue for longer than 30 days unless renewed by the Governor. The Legislature, by joint resolution, may terminate a state of emergency at anytime. Thereupon, the Governor shall issue an executive proclamation ending the state of emergency.
[PL 1983, c. 594, §34 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 594, §34 (RPR). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. B, §45 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 2: STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS › 37-B §746. Federal funds received due to the COVID-19 pandemic

§746. Federal funds received due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 744 and Title 5, section 1669, an expenditure proposed by the Governor from discretionary funds not otherwise earmarked for use by the State that are received directly by the State from the Federal Government due to the pandemic related to coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19, following the effective date of this section must be approved by a majority vote of both Houses of the Legislature.   [PL 2021, c. 1, Pt. BB, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 1, Pt. BB, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 3: LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS › 37-B §781. Municipal, county and regional agencies

§781. Municipal, county and regional agencies
1.  Municipal or interjurisdictional agencies.
Each municipality of the State must be served by a municipal or interjurisdictional agency responsible for emergency management.
A.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. C, §14 (RP).]
B.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. C, §14 (RP).]
C.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. C, §14 (RP).]
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. C, §14 (RPR).]
2.  County or regional agencies.
Each county shall maintain a county emergency management agency or create regional emergency management agencies that serve the member counties. Each county or regional agency is responsible for coordination of the activities of municipal and interjurisdictional emergency management agencies within the region or county and for emergency management in the unorganized territories within its jurisdiction. A county or regional emergency management agency must receive support from the municipalities within its jurisdiction.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. C, §14 (RPR).]
3.  Structure of county and regional agencies.
The director shall advise upon the organizational structure of county and regional emergency management agencies, including the manner in which the directors of those agencies are appointed by governing bodies of the jurisdictions involved.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. C, §14 (RPR).]
4.  List of agencies.
The agency shall publish and maintain a current list of municipal, interjurisdictional, county and regional emergency management agencies established pursuant to this section.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. C, §14 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 370, §16 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 614, §13 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §82 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 510, §C14 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 3: LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS › 37-B §782. Agency directors

§782. Agency directors
A director must be appointed for each municipal and county or regional emergency management agency. A director of an emergency management agency may not be at the same time an executive officer or member of the executive body of a municipality or interjurisdictional or county or regional agency of the State or a county commissioner. Notwithstanding this section or any other law, a town manager or administrative assistant may also be appointed to serve as the director of an emergency management agency. A director may be removed by the appointing authority for cause.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §35 (RPR).]
1.  Municipal emergency management director.
The municipal officers shall appoint the director of the municipality's emergency management agency. In each municipality that has not established an agency of its own, the municipal officers shall designate an emergency management director to facilitate cooperation in the work of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. The emergency management director shall serve as liaison to the appropriate county or regional agency.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §35 (RPR).]
2.  County agency director.
The county commissioners shall appoint the director of that county's emergency management agency.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §35 (RPR).]
3.  Interjurisdictional and regional agency directors.
The director of an interjurisdictional or regional emergency management agency must be appointed in the manner prescribed by the director in accordance with section 781, subsection 3.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §35 (RPR).]
4.  Annual meeting with Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency.
The director of each county or regional organization for emergency management in the State and the respective appointing authority shall meet each year with the Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency or the agency's successor, in order to review the performance of the county or regional emergency management organization in carrying out its federal and state mandate and to jointly set new goals for the coming year.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §35 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 582, §B6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 324, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 376, §66 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 614, §14 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §83 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 510, §A35 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 3: LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS › 37-B §783. Disaster emergency plan

§783. Disaster emergency plan
Each municipality, county and regional emergency management agency shall prepare and keep a current disaster emergency plan for the area subject to its jurisdiction. The plan must be approved by the jurisdiction's governing body. The plan must follow the risk assessment and planning guidance provided by the director under section 704, subsection 10 and address the hazards and threats that pose the greatest risk to the jurisdiction and the capabilities and actions needed to respond to and recover from disasters.   [PL 2013, c. 146, §14 (AMD).]
1.  Identification of disasters.
[PL 2013, c. 146, §14 (RP).]
2.  Action to minimize damage.
[PL 2013, c. 146, §14 (RP).]
3.  Personnel, equipment and supplies.
[PL 2013, c. 146, §14 (RP).]
4.  Recommendations.
[PL 2013, c. 146, §14 (RP).]
5.  Other.
[PL 2013, c. 146, §14 (RP).]
Each municipal, county and regional emergency management agency, as part of the development of a disaster emergency plan for the area subject to its jurisdiction, shall consult as it considers appropriate with institutions, organizations and businesses within its jurisdiction to ensure that the disaster plans developed by the municipality or agency and those institutions, organizations and businesses are compatible. Institutions, organizations and businesses with which the municipality or agency may consult include, but are not limited to, hospitals, schools, health care facilities, group homes, joint use entities as defined in Title 35‑A, section 711, subsection 7, paragraph B and day care centers.   [PL 2021, c. 154, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 370, §§17,18 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 614, §§15,16 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §§84,85 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 404, §10 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 510, §A36 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 146, §14 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 154, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 3: LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS › 37-B §784. Mutual aid arrangements

§784. Mutual aid arrangements
The director of each local organization for emergency management shall, in collaboration with other public and private agencies within the State, develop or cause to be developed mutual aid arrangements for reciprocal emergency management aid and assistance in case of a disaster too great to be dealt with unassisted. These arrangements must be consistent with the state emergency management program, and in time of emergency each local organization for emergency management shall render assistance in accordance with the mutual aid arrangements. For this purpose, political subdivisions are authorized when geographical locations make mutual aid arrangements desirable to enter into mutual aid arrangements subject to the approval of the director.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §37 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 614, §17 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §86 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 510, §A37 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 3: LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS › 37-B §784-A. Right to call for and employ assistance

§784-A. Right to call for and employ assistance
The Maine Emergency Management Agency and local organizations for emergency management may employ any person considered necessary to assist with emergency management activities. All persons called and employed for assistance shall proceed as directed by the Maine Emergency Management Agency or the local organization. Any person called and employed for assistance either within the State or in another state under chapter 16 or in a Canadian province under chapter 16‑A is deemed to be an employee of the State for purposes of immunity from liability pursuant to sections 822, 926 and 940 and for purposes of workers' compensation insurance pursuant to sections 823, 928 and 942, except for persons excluded from the definition of employee pursuant to Title 39‑A, section 102, subsection 11. A person holding a professional license in the State may be designated a member of the emergency management forces in that professional capacity only after the individual or the license issuer provides confirmation of a valid license.   [PL 2013, c. 146, §15 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 614, §18 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 630, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 146, §15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 3: LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS › 37-B §784-B. Maine First Responders State-wide Mutual Aid Agreement

§784-B. Maine First Responders State-wide Mutual Aid Agreement
All political subdivisions within the State are covered by the Maine First Responders State-wide Mutual Aid Agreement, dated November 2008, as drafted by the agency and referred to in this section as "the agreement," except that a political subdivision may withdraw from the agreement by enacting a local ordinance that withdraws from the agreement.   [PL 2009, c. 175, §1 (NEW).]
A local first responder agency may provide emergency management, fire, law enforcement, emergency medical, public works and other emergency services as necessary upon the request of any political subdivision within the State in accordance with the agreement. Additional preexisting contracts or agreements with the jurisdiction requesting the services are not required.   [PL 2009, c. 175, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 175, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 3: LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS › 37-B §785. State Civil Service Appeals Board services

§785. State Civil Service Appeals Board services
Local emergency management agencies organized pursuant to this subchapter may accept the services of the Bureau of Human Resources and adopt board rules for the purpose of qualifying for federal funds. The Bureau of Human Resources may enter into agreements with the emergency management agencies for the purpose of furnishing merit system coverage for emergency management employees or employees of other agencies and departments assigned full time to emergency management duties. The Bureau of Human Resources may charge for services rendered. The fee must be consistent with the cost of coverage per state employee multiplied by the number of local, interjurisdictional, county or regional employees covered. Fees received by the board must be credited to the General Fund.   [PL 2001, c. 614, §19 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 662, §87 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 785, §B176 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 614, §19 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §87 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 3: LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS › 37-B §786. Enforcement

§786. Enforcement
1.  Law enforcement officers.
Duly appointed law enforcement officers of local, state and sheriffs' organizations are empowered to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter or any rules promulgated thereunder in times of an emergency or during authorized alerts, including partial or full mobilization necessary to carry out section 742. Failure to comply with any just or reasonable order relative to enforcement from a duly appointed law enforcement officer is a Class E crime.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Arrest powers.
Duly appointed law enforcement officers of local, state and sheriffs' organizations shall have the power to arrest persons found in violation of any provision of this chapter or any rules promulgated in times of emergency to carry out section 742.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 3-A: COORDINATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 › 37-B §791. General provisions

§791. General provisions
1.  Purpose.
This subchapter is intended to be consistent with and facilitate implementation of the provisions of the United States Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, Public Law 99-499.
[PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Definitions.
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "CERCLA hazardous substance" means a substance on the list defined in the United States Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, Public Law 96-510, Section 101(14), as amended.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §49 (COR).]
B. "Extremely hazardous substance" shall have the meaning set forth in the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Public Law 99-499, Title III, Section 302, and listed in 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 355.   [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]
B-1. "Facility" means all buildings, equipment, structures, rail makeup, holding or storage tracks, spurs or yards, truck parking areas, airports, loading docks and other stationary items that are located on a single site or on contiguous or adjacent sites and are owned or operated by the same person or by another person who controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that person. "Facility" includes sites where motor vehicles, watercraft, rolling stock and aircraft are present for more than 12 hours.   [PL 1989, c. 638, §1 (NEW).]
C. "Hazardous chemical" means all hazardous chemicals as defined under 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 355.20.   [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]
D. "Hazardous material" means all chemicals and chemical categories defined as extremely hazardous substances and hazardous chemicals in 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 355.20 and toxic chemicals in 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372.3.   [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]
E. "Reportable quantity" means for any CERCLA hazardous substance or extremely hazardous substance, the reportable quantity established in 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 302, Table 302.4 or in 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 355, Appendixes A and B, for such substance.   [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]
F. "Threshold planning quantity" shall have the meaning set forth in the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Public Law 99-499, Title III, Section 302, and listed in 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 355, 370 and 372.   [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §49 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 638, §1 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §49 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Chapter 13: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY › Subchapter 3-A: COORDINATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 › 37-B §793. Local emergency planning committees

§793. Local emergency planning committees
There are established local emergency planning committees, referred to in this subchapter as "committees" for each emergency planning district designated by the commission pursuant to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, Public Law 99-499.   [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Local committees established.
The commission shall, by resolution, appoint the members of the local emergency planning committee of each emergency planning district. The committee consists of at least 14 members and, except as provided in subsection 2, includes representatives from each of the following organizations or groups: elected state and local officials; law enforcement, emergency management, firefighting, first aid, health, local environmental, hospital and transportation personnel; broadcast and print media; citizens living near local facilities; employees working in local facilities; community groups; and owners and operators of facilities subject to the emergency planning requirement of this subchapter.
[PL 2013, c. 462, §10 (AMD).]
2.  Modification of committees.
Members of the public may, by written petition, request the commission to modify the representation of those groups or organizations on a local emergency planning committee. If the commission reduces or eliminates representation of a group or organization on a committee, it shall declare the position of the member representing that group or organization to be abolished and the person whose position is so abolished shall cease to serve as a member of the committee on the effective date of the commission's declaration. Appointments of members to the committee to fill positions established as a result of modification to the composition of the committee shall be made in the same manner as original appointments under this subchapter.
[PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 462, §10 (AMD).