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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 2-B: MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › 5 §13083-P. Exemption from execution

§13083-P. Exemption from execution
1.  Property exempt from execution.
The property, including funds, of the authority is exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution. An execution or other judicial process may not be issued against the authority's property, and a judgment against the authority may not be a charge or lien upon its property.
[PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Construction; limitation of application.
This section does not:
A. Prohibit the authority from making payments in lieu of taxes to the municipality; or   [PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]
B. Apply to or limit the right of an obligee to foreclose or otherwise enforce a mortgage of the authority or to pursue remedies for the enforcement of a pledge or lien given by the authority on its rents, fees, grants, revenues or other sources pledged by the authority to the payment of its bonds.   [PL 2009, c. 641, §5 (AMD).]
[PL 2009, c. 641, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 641, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 2-B: MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › 5 §13083-R. Termination of the authority

§13083-R. Termination of the authority
The authority is not dissolved until:   [PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Legislature provides for termination.
It is terminated by the Legislature; and
[PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Payment of bonds, premiums and interest.
The bonds, premium, if any, and interest have been paid or a sufficient amount for the payment of the bonds and interest to maturity or a prior redemption date have been irrevocably set aside in trust for the benefit of the bondholders.
[PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 2-B: MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › 5 §13083-S. Annual report

§13083-S. Annual report
1.  Annual financial report.
The authority shall submit annually to the Governor, the Executive Director of the Legislative Council and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over housing and economic development matters, not later than 120 days after the close of the authority's fiscal year, a complete report on the activities of the authority. The report may also be provided to any other member of the Legislature and to any other person. The report must include all of the following for the previous year:
A. A description of the authority's operations;   [PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]
B. An accounting of the authority's receipts and expenditures, assets and liabilities at the end of its fiscal year;   [PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]
C. A listing of all property transactions pursuant to section 13083‑K;   [PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]
D. An accounting of all activities of any special utility district formed under section 13083‑L;   [PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]
E. A listing of any property acquired by eminent domain under section 13083‑I;   [PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]
F. A listing of any bonds issued during the fiscal year under section 13083‑I;   [PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW).]
G. A statement of the authority's proposed and projected activities for the ensuing year;   [PL 2009, c. 641, §6 (AMD).]
H. Recommendations regarding further actions that may be suitable for achieving the purposes of this article; and   [PL 2009, c. 641, §7 (AMD).]
I. A description of the authority's progress toward achieving the goals set forth in section 13083‑G.   [PL 2009, c. 641, §8 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 641, §§6-8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 599, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 641, §§6-8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 3: ENERGY CONSERVATION DIVISION › 5 §13084. Energy conservation programs (REPEALED)

§13084. Energy conservation programs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M7,13 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 246, §4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 548, §A1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §B12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 3: ENERGY CONSERVATION DIVISION › 5 §13085. State standards for appliance energy efficiency (REPEALED)

§13085. State standards for appliance energy efficiency
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M7,13 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 560, §B13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 4: AFFORDABLE HOUSING › 5 §13086. Maine Affordable Housing Alliance established (REPEALED)

§13086. Maine Affordable Housing Alliance established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M7,13 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 610, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 4: AFFORDABLE HOUSING › 5 §13087. Coordination (REPEALED)

§13087. Coordination
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M7,13 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 610, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 4: AFFORDABLE HOUSING › 5 §13088. Advisory committee established (REPEALED)

§13088. Advisory committee established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §§M7,13 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 610, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 5-A: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY › 5 §13090-A. Economic Opportunity Fund

§13090-A. Economic Opportunity Fund
1.  Creation.
The Economic Opportunity Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is created under the jurisdiction and control of the department.
[PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. N, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Sources of money.
The fund consists of the following:
A. All money appropriated or allocated for inclusion in the fund, from whatever source;   [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. N, §1 (NEW).]
B. Subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation, all interest, dividends or other pecuniary gains from investment of money from the fund;   [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. N, §1 (NEW).]
C. Subject to any pledge, contract, fee or other obligation, any money that the department receives in repayment of advances from the fund; and   [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. N, §1 (NEW).]
D. Any other money available to the department and directed by the department to be paid into the fund.   [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. N, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. N, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Application of fund.
Money in the fund may be applied to carry out any power of the department under or in connection with section 13090‑B or to pay obligations incurred in connection with the fund. Money in the fund not needed to meet the obligations of the department as provided in this section may accrue interest and be invested in a manner permitted by law.
[PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. N, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Allocations from fund.
The department may request allocations from the fund as it determines necessary or convenient to carry out this article, including, but not limited to, allocations for grants or loans.
[PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. N, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Revolving fund.
The fund is a nonlapsing, revolving fund. The department shall apply continuously all money in the fund to carry out this article.
[PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. N, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 780, §N1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 5-B: TOURISM › 5 §13090-E. Tourism marketing and development strategy (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 5, SECTION 13080-Q)

§13090-E. Tourism marketing and development strategy
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 5, SECTION 13080-Q)
1.  Development.
The Office of Tourism with input from the tourism industry shall develop a 5-year marketing and development strategy for state tourism growth that maximizes the effectiveness of state and private sector contributions in attracting visitors to the State and increasing tourism-based revenues. The strategy must incorporate components of direct marketing in maintenance and primary markets, matching grants programs, trade markets, regional development and research.
[PL 2011, c. 563, §5 (AMD).]
2.  Administration.
The Office of Tourism shall administer the components of the strategy after development. Administration includes development of new markets, creation of an image of the State to entice visitor inquiries and provision of appropriate technical assistance and response mechanisms. The Office of Tourism shall support staffing of the visitor information centers and fulfill tourism information requests and shall work in partnership with the tourism industry in the State in administering the strategy. The Office of Tourism shall seek direct input and consultation from the tourism industry on the Office of Tourism's marketing and promotional plans and collaborate with tourism regions and industry sectors to accomplish the goals identified in the marketing and promotional plans and the marketing and development strategy required under subsection 1, including, but not limited to, the outdoor recreation industry, the lodging industry, the restaurant industry, representatives of large landowners, campground organizations, the transportation industry, the retail industry, cultural organizations, tourism destination marketing organizations, private businesses, statewide tourism associations and nonprofit organizations. The Office of Tourism shall seek tourism industry input in other areas the commissioner considers appropriate and necessary to ensure the successful implementation of this section. The Office of Tourism shall provide a quarterly presentation of its activities under this section beginning January 1, 2013 to tourism industry stakeholders and provide an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature summarizing the goals and achievements of the Office of Tourism.
[PL 2011, c. 563, §5 (AMD).]
3.  Tourism Marketing and Development Fund.
[RR 1995, c. 2, §11 (RAL); MRSA T. 5 §13090-E, sub-§3 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1995, c. 2, §11 (RAL). PL 2003, c. 198, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 563, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 5-B: TOURISM › 5 §13090-F. Maine Tourism Commission (REPEALED)

§13090-F. Maine Tourism Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1995, c. 2, §11 (RAL). RR 1995, c. 2, §§12, 13 (COR). PL 1997, c. 268, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 445, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 198, §10 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 33, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 211, Pt. B, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 563, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 5-B: TOURISM › 5 §13090-I. Maine State Film Office (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 5, SECTION 13080-U)

§13090-I. Maine State Film Office
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 5, SECTION 13080-U)
The Maine State Film Office is established within the Office of Tourism. The Director of the Maine State Film Office is responsible for undertaking a program of film promotion and implementing the recommendations and policies of the commissioner.   [PL 2003, c. 198, §15 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1995, c. 2, §11 (RAL). PL 2003, c. 198, §15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 5-B: TOURISM › 5 §13090-J. Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund

§13090-J. Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
1.  Statement of purpose.
The Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund is established to allow the Office of Tourism to accept private donations to be used in support of special public and private marketing opportunities.
[PL 2003, c. 198, §16 (AMD).]
2.  Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund.
The Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established as an interest-bearing account. All charges collected pursuant to this section must be deposited into the fund. All interest earned by the account becomes part of the fund. Any balance remaining in the fund at the end of the fiscal year does not lapse but is carried forward into subsequent fiscal years. Revenue to the fund is collected, managed, deposited, invested and disbursed by the Office of Tourism.
[PL 2003, c. 198, §16 (AMD).]
3.  Revenue sources.
For purposes of funding its activities, the Office of Tourism is authorized to accept donations from private sources and shall consult with donors in making distribution determinations.
[PL 2003, c. 198, §16 (AMD).]
4.  Administrative costs.
The Office of Tourism may retain a portion of the total donations collected equivalent to the office's administrative costs incurred in the collection and remission of the donations, not to exceed 2% of the total donations collected.
[PL 2003, c. 198, §16 (AMD).]
5.  Reporting requirements.
The Office of Tourism shall submit a report by February 1, 1998 and February 1st of each subsequent year to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic development matters and appropriations and financial affairs identifying the amount collected and how the fund was disbursed by the office.
[PL 2003, c. 198, §16 (AMD).]
6.  Repeal.
[PL 2005, c. 517, §1 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 395, §H1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 198, §16 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 517, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 5-B: TOURISM › 5 §13090-K. Tourism Marketing Promotion Fund

§13090-K. Tourism Marketing Promotion Fund
1.  Fund established.
The Tourism Marketing Promotion Fund is established in the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Tourism as a nonlapsing dedicated account.
[PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. UUUU, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Source of fund.
Beginning July 1, 2003 and every July 1st thereafter, the State Controller shall transfer to the Tourism Marketing Promotion Fund an amount, as certified by the State Tax Assessor, that is equivalent to 5% of the 7% tax imposed on tangible personal property and taxable services pursuant to Title 36, section 1811, for the first 6 months of the prior fiscal year after the reduction for the transfer to the Local Government Fund as described by Title 30‑A, section 5681, subsection 5, except that, from October 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015, the amount is equivalent to 5% of the 8% tax imposed on tangible personal property and taxable services pursuant to Title 36, section 1811 and beginning July 1, 2016 the amount is equivalent to 5% of the 8% tax and 5% of the 9% tax imposed on tangible personal property and taxable services pursuant to Title 36, section 1811. Beginning on October 1, 2003 and every October 1st thereafter, the State Controller shall transfer to the Tourism Marketing Promotion Fund an amount, as certified by the State Tax Assessor, that is equivalent to 5% of the 7% tax imposed on tangible personal property and taxable services pursuant to Title 36, section 1811, for the last 6 months of the prior fiscal year after the reduction for the transfer to the Local Government Fund, except that, from October 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015, the amount is equivalent to 5% of the 8% tax imposed on tangible personal property and taxable services pursuant to Title 36, section 1811 and beginning October 1, 2016 the amount is equivalent to 5% of the 8% tax and 5% of the 9% tax imposed on tangible personal property and taxable services pursuant to Title 36, section 1811. The tax amount must be based on actual sales for that fiscal year and may not consider any accruals that may be required by law. The amount transferred from General Fund sales and use tax revenues does not affect the calculation for the transfer to the Local Government Fund.
[PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. OOOO, §1 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. OOOO, §7 (AFF).]
3.  Restrictions.
A minimum of 10% of the funds received by the Tourism Marketing Promotion Fund in accordance with subsection 2 must be used for regional marketing promotion and regional special events promotion.
[PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. UUUU, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 439, §UUUU1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. M, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. OOOO, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. OOOO, §7 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 5-B: TOURISM › 5 §13090-M. Visual and Digital Media Loan Program (REPEALED)

§13090-M. Visual and Digital Media Loan Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 372, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 5 §13090-M, sub-§7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Article 5-B: TOURISM › 5 §13090-N. Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation

§13090-N. Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation
The Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation is established within the Office of Tourism. The head of the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation is the director, who is responsible for strengthening the State's outdoor recreation economy and coordinating the promotion of outdoor recreational activities in the State with state agencies and the private sector.   [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. PP, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. PP, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 4: TOURISM › 5 §13091. Findings (REPEALED)

§13091. Findings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 875, §§M8,13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 4: TOURISM › 5 §13092. Office of Tourism (REPEALED)

§13092. Office of Tourism
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 875, §§M8,13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 4: TOURISM › 5 §13092-A. Historical marker program (REPEALED)

§13092-A. Historical marker program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 553, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A21 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 875, §§M8,13 (RP). PL 2003, c. 198, §17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 4: TOURISM › 5 §13093. Maine Tourism Commission (REPEALED)

§13093. Maine Tourism Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 503, §B30 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A22 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 875, §§M8,13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 4: TOURISM › 5 §13094. Travel Promotion Matching Fund Program (REPEALED)

§13094. Travel Promotion Matching Fund Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 875, §§M8,13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 4: TOURISM › 5 §13095. Maine State Film Commission (REPEALED)

§13095. Maine State Film Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 503, §B31 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 875, §§M8,13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 4: TOURISM › 5 §13096. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

§13096. Powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 875, §§M8,13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 4: TOURISM › 5 §13097. Director of the Maine State Film Commission (REPEALED)

§13097. Director of the Maine State Film Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 875, §§M8,13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 4-A: SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP › 5 §13100. Small Business and Entrepreneurship

§13100. Small Business and Entrepreneurship
The commissioner shall create within existing budgeted resources the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship and appoint a director to operate the office.   [PL 2005, c. 458, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Director.
The director reports to the commissioner. The director is responsible for advocacy, policies and programs that stimulate investment and growth in small business and entrepreneurship. The director is the liaison to the public for gubernatorial initiatives on small business and entrepreneurship.
[PL 2005, c. 458, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Duties.
The director shall:
A. Advocate for small business and entrepreneurship throughout all levels of State Government;   [PL 2005, c. 458, §2 (NEW).]
B. Assist in the oversight and auditing of the State's investments in small business and entrepreneurship initiatives, programs and service providers;   [PL 2005, c. 458, §2 (NEW).]
C. Chair the Maine Entrepreneurship Working Group, which shall act as the advisory group to the Maine Small Business and Entrepreneurship Commission and subsequently the department;   [PL 2005, c. 458, §2 (NEW).]
D. Prepare a biennial state of small business and entrepreneurship report to the Legislature; and   [PL 2005, c. 458, §2 (NEW).]
E. Oversee the Business Answers program, the Maine Products Marketing Program and other department programs and initiatives relevant to small business and entrepreneurship.   [PL 2005, c. 458, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 458, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 458, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 5: DEVELOPMENT POLICY › 5 §13101. Division of Development Policy; established (REPEALED)

§13101. Division of Development Policy; established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 875, §§M9,13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 5: DEVELOPMENT POLICY › 5 §13102. Division of Development Policy; duties (REPEALED)

§13102. Division of Development Policy; duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 875, §§M9,13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 5-A: RESEARCH › 5 §13103. Maine Biomedical Research Program (REPEALED)

§13103. Maine Biomedical Research Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 731, §SSS1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 196, §§2-8 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §RR4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §RR18 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 50, §B1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 50, §B2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 464, §3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 168, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 337, §6 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 36, §10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 5-A: RESEARCH › 5 §13104. Maine Biomedical Research Board (REPEALED)

§13104. Maine Biomedical Research Board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 196, §9 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 36, §10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 5-B: OFFICE OF INNOVATION › Article 1: OFFICE OF INNOVATION › 5 §13105. Office of Innovation

§13105. Office of Innovation
1.  Office established.
The commissioner shall establish the Office of Innovation, referred to in this subchapter as "the office." The office shall encourage and coordinate the State's research and development activities to foster collaboration among the State's higher education and nonprofit research institutions and the business community. The commissioner shall appoint the State Science Advisor, who shall serve as the Director of the Office of Innovation.
[PL 2005, c. 425, §6 (AMD).]
2.  Office functions.
The office shall promote, evaluate and support research and development relevant to the State including:
A. Technology transfer activities to increase the competitiveness of businesses and public institutions of higher education in the State;   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §8 (NEW).]
B. Effective and efficient application of technologies in the public and private sectors;   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §8 (NEW).]
C. The development of new commercial products and the fabrication of such products in the State through the Maine Technology Institute under section 15302 and the technology centers under section 15322; and   [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).]
D. Research opportunities that create sustained, interinstitutional, multidisciplinary efforts.   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §8 (NEW).]
The office shall coordinate cooperative efforts among government agencies, the private sector and universities and colleges for the purposes outlined in this subchapter.
[PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 673, §M8 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 19, §2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 425, §6 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 5-B: OFFICE OF INNOVATION › Article 1: OFFICE OF INNOVATION › 5 §13106. Science and technology plan

§13106. Science and technology plan
The office shall develop and submit the following to the Governor and the Legislature by the first day of the first legislative session of each biennium:   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §8 (NEW).]
1.  Action plan.
[PL 2007, c. 420, §3 (AMD); MRSA T. 5 §13106, sub-§1 (RP).]
2.  Report card.
A report card that:
A. Compares the State's science and technology infrastructure standing to that of other states, based on the results of all independent organizations or reports that make such comparisons and on any other appropriate comparisons as determined by the office and those agencies with which the office is directed by this section to consult;   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §8 (NEW).]
B. Assesses the performance of the State and those who receive state funds in meeting the goals and objectives and taking the action steps outlined in the action plan; and   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §8 (NEW).]
C. Makes recommendations for improving the results shown on the report card.   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §8 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 673, §M8 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 420, §3 (AMD). MRSA T. 5 §13106, sub-§1 (AMD).
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§13107. Comprehensive research and development evaluation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 673, §M8 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 420, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 563, §§8, 9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §10 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §30 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 264, §15 (RP).
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§13108. Reporting requirements of recipients of research and development funding
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 673, §M8 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 264, §16 (RP).
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§13109. Maine Research and Development Evaluation Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 673, §M8 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 425, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 337, §7 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 264, §17 (RP).
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§13110. Maine Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research established
The office, the University of Maine System and the Governor's Maine Science and Technology Advisory Council are jointly responsible for the administration of the Maine Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, referred to in this chapter as "the Maine EPSCoR Program," which is established in this section as a partnership effort between the State Government and the Federal Government to strengthen the State's science and engineering infrastructure.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. K, §1 (AMD).]
1.  Linkage with state policies.
The policies, programs and activities of the Maine EPSCoR Program must consider the State's economic, education and science and technology strategies and policies.
[PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §8 (NEW).]
2.  Policy recommendation.
Through the office, the University of Maine System and the Governor's Maine Science and Technology Advisory Council, the Maine EPSCoR Program may recommend to the Governor and the Legislature policies and programs essential to the strengthening of the State's science and engineering infrastructure.
[PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. K, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 673, §M8 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. K, §§1, 2 (AMD).
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§13110-A. Maine EPSCoR Capacity Fund
The Maine EPSCoR Capacity Fund is established within the office to provide the matching funds that are required by several federal agencies in their EPSCoR activities. The fund must be used to match EPSCoR awards, and is a nonlapsing Other Special Revenue Funds account.   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §8 (NEW).]
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Fund" means the Maine EPSCoR Capacity Fund account within the Other Special Revenue Funds account.   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §8 (NEW).]
B. "Match" means the cash commitment required from the State as defined by a federal funding agency. Match requirements vary among federal agencies.   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §8 (NEW).]
C. "Research capacity committee" means the Governor's Maine Science and Technology Advisory Council referred to in section 13110.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. K, §3 (AMD).]
[PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. K, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Organization.
The commissioner, at the commissioner's discretion, may delegate the administration of the fund to the director of the office. The research capacity committee shall advise the commissioner or the director of the office on the use of the funds.
[PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §8 (NEW).]
3.  Guidelines.
The commissioner or the director of the office, with the advice of the research capacity committee, shall establish guidelines for cash and in-kind match requirements based on the activities to be supported with the fund. Match levels must reflect the requirements identified by federal funding agencies.
[PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. M, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 673, §M8 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. K, §3 (AMD).
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§13111. Office of Comprehensive Land Use Planning
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 816, §P14 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 861, §6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 7, §O4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §B5 (AMD). RR 1991, c. 2, §17 (COR). PL 1991, c. 528, §D1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 562 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 591, §D1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §F14 (RP). PL 1993, c. 92, §16 (AMD).
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§13112. Municipal Growth Management and Capital Investment Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 631, §§3,6 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §F14 (RP).
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§13113. Assistance to municipalities
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 631, §§3,6 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §F14 (RP).
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§13114. Report to the Legislature
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 631, §§3,6 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §F14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 7: MAINE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLIANCE › 5 §13116. Maine Affordable Housing Alliance established (REPEALED)

§13116. Maine Affordable Housing Alliance established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 601, §B3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 875, §§M10,13 (RP).
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§13117. Coordination
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 601, §B3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 875, §§M10,13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 7: MAINE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLIANCE › 5 §13118. Advisory committee created (REPEALED)

§13118. Advisory committee created
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 601, §B3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 875, §§M10,13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter 8: CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS › 5 §13119. Definitions

§13119. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
1.  Local development corporation.
"Local development corporation" means any nonprofit corporation organized by a city or town under Title 13, chapter 81 or Title 13‑B.
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
2.  Municipality.
"Municipality" means any city, town or local development corporation and any board, commission, agency or authority of any such city, town or local development corporation.
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
3.  Person.
"Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, firm, organization or other legal entity.
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
4.  Program of assistance.
"Program of assistance" means any financial or technical assistance program established or authorized by the department or a municipality and providing assistance to persons for the improvement and development of housing, community and economic development opportunities.
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).
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§13119-A. Records confidential
The following records are confidential for purposes of Title 1, section 402, subsection 3, paragraph A and are not open for public inspection:   [PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
1.  Proprietary information.
Information that is provided to or developed by the department or a municipality that has to do with a program of assistance and is included in a business or marketing plan or a grant application or provided or developed to fulfill reporting requirements, as long as:
A. The person to whom the information belongs or pertains requests that it be designated as confidential; and   [PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
B. The department or municipality determines that the information gives the person making the request opportunity to obtain business or competitive advantage over another person who does not have access to that information or will result in loss of business or other significant detriment to the person making the request if access is provided to others;   [PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
2.  Tax or financial information.
Any financial statement, supporting data or tax return of any person;
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
3.  Monitoring.
Any financial statement, supporting data or tax return obtained or developed by the department or the municipality in connection with any monitoring or servicing activity by the department or the municipality pertaining to any program of assistance provided or to be provided;
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
4.  Credit assessment.
Any record obtained by the department or the municipality that contains an assessment of the credit worthiness, credit rating or financial condition of any person or project; and
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
5.  Potential investors.
Any record, including any financial statement or supporting data, business plan or tax return obtained or developed by the department or municipality in connection with the matching of potential investors with businesses in the State by the department or the municipality through its maintenance of a data base or other record-keeping system.
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
Nothing in this section prevents the disclosure of any records, correspondence or other materials to authorized officers and employees of municipal government, State Government or Federal Government for authorized use.   [PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).
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§13119-B. Disclosure required
Notwithstanding section 13119‑A, the department or the municipality shall make available, upon request, to any person reasonably describing the records to which access is sought or, if no request is made, in any manner and at any time that the department or municipality determines appropriate, the following information.   [PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
1.  Certain limited information.
The following must be released after provision of assistance:
A. Names of recipients of or applicants for business assistance, including the business principals, if applicable;   [PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
B. Types and general terms of assistance provided to those recipients or requested by those applicants;   [PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
C. Descriptions of projects and businesses benefiting or to benefit from the assistance provided;   [PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
D. Number of jobs and the amount of tax revenues projected or resulting in connection with a completed project; and   [PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
E. Amounts and names of recipients of assistance provided under a program of assistance.   [PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
2.  Subject to waiver.
Any information pursuant to waiver determined satisfactory by the department must be released.
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
3.  Available to public.
Information that the department determines has already been made available to the public must be released.
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
4.  Not otherwise confidential.
Any information not otherwise confidential under section 13119‑A or other applicable law must be released.
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).
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§13119-C. Disclosure permitted
Notwithstanding section 13119‑A, information otherwise confidential under that section may be disclosed:   [PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
1.  Financing institutions or credit reporting services.
To a financing institution or credit reporting service;
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
2.  Transfer of securities or bonds.
To the extent necessary to the sale or transfer of revenue obligation securities or of general obligation bonds;
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
3.  Collection of certain obligations.
If necessary to ensure collection of any obligation in which the department or municipality has or may have an interest;
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
4.  Litigation or proceeding.
In any litigation or proceeding in which the department or the municipality appears, for the purposes of introduction of the information into the record;
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
5.  Order by lawful authority.
Pursuant to a subpoena, request for production of documents, warrant or other order by competent authority, as long as any such order appears to have first been served on the person to whom the confidential information sought pertains or belongs and as long as any such order appears on its face or otherwise to have been issued or made upon lawful authority; or
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
6.  Authorization.
Upon written authorization of release of the confidential information by the person or persons to whom such information pertains.
[PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 368 (NEW).
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§13120-A. Authority established; purpose
The Maine Rural Development Authority, as established by section 12004‑F, subsection 18 and referred to in this subchapter as the "authority," is a body both corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the State established for the purpose of providing loans to communities for the development of commercial facilities on a speculative basis and for serving as lender or investor in the acquisition, development, redevelopment and sale of commercial facilities in areas where economic needs are not supported by private investment. The authority may also provide loans to businesses that currently do not own real estate and that are not supported by private investment.   [PL 2011, c. 563, §10 (AMD).]
The purposes of this subchapter are public and the authority is performing a governmental function in carrying out this subchapter.   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 281, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 563, §10 (AMD).
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§13120-C. Organization and responsibilities
1.  Administrative responsibilities.
The authority is responsible for the administration of the:
A. Speculative industrial building program, pursuant to section 13120‑N;   [PL 2005, c. 425, §12 (AMD).]
B. Commercial Facilities Development Program, established under section 13120‑P; and   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]
C. Such other programs as the authority may by law be authorized to administer.   [PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 425, §12 (AMD).]
2.  Programs and policies.
In implementing its powers, duties, responsibilities and programs, the authority shall consider the state economic development strategy and the policies and activities of the department.
[PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 703, §6 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 425, §12 (AMD).