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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §8. Transfer of legislative jurisdiction

§8. Transfer of legislative jurisdiction
1.  Notice.
In order to acquire all, or any measure of, legislative jurisdiction of the kind involved in the Constitution of the United States, Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 over any land or other area; or in order to relinquish such legislative jurisdiction, or any measure thereof, that may be vested in the United States; the United States acting through a duly authorized department, agency or officer shall file a notice of intention to acquire or relinquish such legislative jurisdiction, hereinafter called notice, together with a sufficient number of duly authenticated copies of the notice to meet the recording requirements of subsection 3, with the Governor. The notice must contain a description adequate to permit accurate identification of the boundaries of the land or other area for which the change in jurisdictional status is sought and a precise statement of the measure of legislative jurisdiction sought to be transferred. Immediately upon receipt of the notice, the Governor shall furnish the Attorney General with a copy of the notice and shall request the Attorney General's comments and recommendations on the notice.
[PL 2019, c. 475, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Legislative approval of transfer of jurisdiction.
The Governor shall transmit the notice filed pursuant to subsection 1 together with the Governor's comments and recommendations, if any, and the comments and recommendations of the Attorney General, if any, to the next session of the Legislature that is constitutionally competent to consider the transfer of jurisdiction. Unless prior to the expiration of the legislative session to which the notice is transmitted the Legislature adopts an Act approving the transfer of legislative jurisdiction as proposed in the notice, the transfer does not take effect.
[PL 2019, c. 475, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Recordation.
The Governor shall cause a duly authenticated copy of the notice and Act to be recorded in the registry of deeds of the county where the land or other area affected by the transfer of jurisdiction is situated, and upon such recordation the transfer of jurisdiction takes effect. If the land or other area is situated in more than one county, a duly authenticated copy of the notice and Act must be recorded in the registry of deeds of each such county.
[PL 2019, c. 475, §1 (AMD).]
4.  Filing.
[PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §1 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 475, §1 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §78 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §9. Compliance with certain conditions necessary for valid transfer

§9. Compliance with certain conditions necessary for valid transfer
In no event shall any transfer of legislative jurisdiction between the United States and this State take effect nor shall the Governor transmit any notice proposing such a transfer pursuant to section 8, subsection 2, unless in addition to the other requirements of law:   [PL 1985, c. 802, §2 (AMD).]
1.  Title acquired by United States.
The United States of America has acquired title to such land.
[PL 1985, c. 802, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Jurisdiction of State to tax.
This State shall have jurisdiction to tax private persons, private transactions and private property, real and personal, resident, occurring or situated within such land or other area to the same extent that this State has jurisdiction to tax such persons, transactions and property resident, occurring or situated generally within this State.
3.  Service and execution of process.
Any civil or criminal process, lawfully issued by competent authority of this State or any of its subdivisions, may be served and executed within such land or other area to the same extent and with the same effect as such process may be served and executed generally within this State; provided only that the service and execution of such process within land or other areas over which the Federal Government exercises jurisdiction shall be subject to such rules and regulations issued by authorized officers of the Federal Government, or of any department, independent establishment or agency thereof, as may be reasonably necessary to prevent interference with the carrying out of federal functions.
4.  Jurisdiction of State and United States.
This State shall exercise over such land or other area the same legislative jurisdiction which it exercises over land or other areas generally within this State, except that the United States shall not be required to forego such measure of exclusive legislative jurisdiction as may be vested in or retained by it over such land or other area pursuant to sections 8 to 10, and without prejudice to the right of the United States to assert and exercise such concurrent legislative jurisdiction as may be vested in or retained by it over such land or other area.
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 802, §§2,3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §12. Governor may cede 10 acres or less to United States; compensation to owner

§12. Governor may cede 10 acres or less to United States; compensation to owner
The Governor, reserving such jurisdiction, may cede to the United States for purposes named in its Constitution any territory not exceeding 10 acres, but not including any highway; nor any public or private burying ground, dwelling house or meetinghouse, without consent of the owner. If compensation for land is not agreed upon, the estate may be taken for the intended purpose by payment of a fair compensation, to be ascertained and determined in the same manner as and by proceedings similar to those provided for ascertaining damages in locating highways, in Title 23, chapters 201 to 207.   [PL 1977, c. 564, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 771, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 564, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §13. Land for fortifications or navigation aids; taking and ceding to United States; compensation

§13. Land for fortifications or navigation aids; taking and ceding to United States; compensation
Whenever the public exigencies require it, the Governor may take in the name of the State, by purchase and deed, or in the manner denoted, any lands or rights-of-way, for the purpose of erecting, using or maintaining any fort, fortification, arsenal, military connection, way, railroad, lighthouse, beacon or other aid to navigation, with all necessary rights, powers and privileges incident to their use, and may deliver possession and cede the jurisdiction thereof to the United States, on such terms as are deemed expedient.   [PL 1975, c. 771, §2 (AMD).]
The owner of any land or rights taken shall have a just compensation therefor, to be determined as prescribed in section 12, provided that application is made within 5 years after the land is taken.
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 771, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §14. Survey of land to be taken; filing and recording

§14. Survey of land to be taken; filing and recording
When the Governor determines that a public exigency requires the taking of any land or rights as provided for in section 13, the Governor shall cause the land to be surveyed, located and so described that it can be identified, and a plan thereof must be filed in the office of the Secretary of State and there recorded. The filing of the plan vests the title to that land and rights in the State of Maine or the State's grantees, to be held during the pleasure of the State and, if transferred to the United States, during the pleasure of the United States.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 771, §3 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 475, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §15. Consent of Legislature to acquisition of land by United States for public buildings; record of conveyances

§15. Consent of Legislature to acquisition of land by United States for public buildings; record of conveyances
In accordance with the Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section VIII, Clause 17, and Acts of Congress in such cases provided, the consent of the Legislature is given to the acquisition by the United States, or under its authority, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, of any land in this State required for the erection of lighthouses or for sites for customhouses, courthouses, post offices, arsenals or other public buildings, or for any other purposes of the government, except for the designation of property as a national monument pursuant to 54 United States Code, Section 320301 (2015). Deeds and conveyances or title papers for the same must be recorded upon the land records of the county or registry district in which the land so conveyed may lie; and in like manner may be recorded a sufficient description by metes and bounds, courses and distances, of any tracts and legal divisions of any public lands belonging to the United States set apart by the general government for either of the purposes before mentioned, by an order, patent or other official paper so describing such land.   [PL 2015, c. 458, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 458, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §15-A. Consent of Legislature for federal radioactive waste storage facilities (REPEALED)

§15-A. Consent of Legislature for federal radioactive waste storage facilities
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 519, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 381, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §16. Property not to be taxed

§16. Property not to be taxed
Lands with the tenements and appurtenances acquired for the purposes mentioned in section 15 shall be and continue exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation, assessment or other charges which may be levied or imposed under the authority of this State, so far as the taxation of such property is prohibited under the Constitution and laws of the United States, so long as the said lands shall remain the property of the United States, and no longer.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §17. Acquisition of land by United States where owner disabled or unwilling; proceedings

§17. Acquisition of land by United States where owner disabled or unwilling; proceedings
Whenever, upon application of an authorized agent of the United States, it is made to appear to the Superior Court that the United States desires to purchase a tract of land and the right of way thereto, within the State, for the erection of a lighthouse, beacon light, range light or light keeper's dwelling, forts, batteries or other public buildings, and that any owner is a minor, or is mentally ill, or is from any cause incapable of making perfect title to said lands, or is unknown, or a nonresident, or from disagreement in price or any other cause refuses to convey such land to the United States, said court shall order notice of said application to be published in some newspaper in the county where such land lies, if any, otherwise in a paper in this State nearest to said land, once a week for 3 weeks, which notice shall contain an accurate description of said land, with the names of the supposed owners, provable in the manner required for publications of notice in Title 14, and shall require all persons interested in said land on a day specified in said notice to file their objections to the proposed purchase. At the time so specified said court shall empanel a jury, in the manner provided for the trial of civil actions, to assess the value of said land at its fair market value and all damages sustained by the owner of such land by reason of such appropriation. Such amount when so assessed, with the entire costs of said proceedings, shall be paid into the treasury of said county, and thereupon the sheriff thereof, upon the production of the certificate of the treasurer that said amount has been paid, shall execute to the United States and deliver to its agent a deed of said land, reciting the proceedings in said cause, which deed shall convey to the United States a good and absolute title to said land against all persons. The money paid into such county treasury shall there remain until ordered to be paid out by a court of competent jurisdiction.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §18. Treasurer receiving money to give bond

§18. Treasurer receiving money to give bond
The court directing the money to be paid to a county treasurer, in accordance with sections 15 to 17, shall require of that treasurer a bond in double the amount ordered to be paid to that treasurer, with 2 or more sufficient sureties, or with a surety company, as surety, to be approved by that court. Such bonds must be payable to the people of the State, for the use of those persons, severally, as are entitled to that money, and must be approved and filed with the clerk of that court before payment of the money to that treasurer.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §1 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §1 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §19. Consent to certain acts of United States coast survey

§19. Consent to certain acts of United States coast survey
Persons employed under the Government of the United States in the coast survey may enter on any land in the State and erect thereon such buildings and do such other acts as the objects of the survey require.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §20. Compensation to owners for use of land

§20. Compensation to owners for use of land
If satisfactory compensation is not made to the owner by the officers or agents of the United States under whose direction such lands are taken, the owner may make complaint to the county commissioners, who, after not less than 14 days' notice to the parties of the time and place of hearing, shall view the premises, hear the parties, assess the damages sustained by the taking of the land for those purposes, including the time during which it will be required for such use, as if the land were taken for highway purposes under Title 23, chapter 3, order the damages to be paid at such time as the county commissioners direct and award costs to the prevailing party.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §2 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 431, §1 (AMD). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §2 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §21. Report of county commissioners filed with Superior Court; motion for new trial

§21. Report of county commissioners filed with Superior Court; motion for new trial
The county commissioners shall file in the office of the clerk of the Superior Court a report of their doings, which is conclusive upon the parties unless one of them within 30 days files in court a motion for a new trial, which after due notice to the opposite party may for due cause be granted, to be had in that court.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §3 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §3 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §22. Tender of amends; costs

§22. Tender of amends; costs
The person entering upon land as provided in section 19 may tender to the party injured sufficient amends, and if the damages finally assessed do not exceed the tender, judgment shall be rendered against the owner for costs. Costs recovered by the prevailing party shall be taxed as in case of appeal from judgments of the District Court.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §25. Topographic mapping

§25. Topographic mapping
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Division of Geology, Natural Areas and Coastal Resources has charge of topographic mapping on behalf of the State. The Division of Geology, Natural Areas and Coastal Resources is authorized and directed to enter into such agreements with the Director of the United States Geological Survey as will ensure the progress of the work in an efficient and economical manner.   [PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 481, §A1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §E32 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 556, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. KK, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. KK, §34 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §27. Title to certain islands

§27. Title to certain islands
The title to all islands located in great ponds within the State and title to all islands located in the sea within the jurisdiction of the State, except such as have been previously granted away by the State or are now held in private ownership, shall remain in the State and not be sold.   [PL 1965, c. 226, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §28. Usurpation of jurisdiction by foreign power; overt acts in State (REPEALED)

§28. Usurpation of jurisdiction by foreign power; overt acts in State
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 696, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION › 1 §29. Consent not given for high-level radioactive waste deep geological repository

§29. Consent not given for high-level radioactive waste deep geological repository
Notwithstanding any other provisions of chapter 1 or any other provision of law, the State does not consent to the acquisition by the United States, or any agent, agency or person acting under its authority or direction, of any interest in land or waters within the State to be used for the exploration, siting, construction or operation of a repository for the deep geological disposal of high-level waste, and does not cede any legislative jurisdiction over lands or waters acquired by or on behalf of the United States for such purposes.   [PL 1985, c. 802, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 802, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION › 1 §73. Majority

§73. Majority
The common law rule that a person is a minor to the age of 20 is abrogated and persons 18 years of age or over are declared to be of majority for all purposes.   [PL 1971, c. 598, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 433, §8 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 598, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION › 1 §74. Revision authorized

§74. Revision authorized
The following revisions to the laws of Maine are authorized:   [PL 1977, c. 78, §1 (NEW).]
1.  References to Executive Council in public laws.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, after January 4, 1977, wherever in any public law, whether allocated to the Maine Revised Statutes or not, the words "Executive Council" and "council" used as an abbreviation for Executive Council, or any other reference to the Executive Council appear, the public laws shall read as if those words were not contained in that public law. This section shall not affect any application of any public law prior to January 4, 1977. The Revisor of Statutes may assist any republication of any public law after January 4, 1977, to ensure deletion of any reference in that public law to the Executive Council.
[PL 1985, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]
2.  References to Executive Council in private and special laws.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, after January 4, 1977, wherever in any private and special law the words "Executive Council" and "council" used as an abbreviation for Executive Council, or any other reference to the Executive Council appear the private and special law shall read as if those words were not contained in that law. This section shall not affect any application of any private and special law prior to January 4, 1977. The Revisor of Statutes may assist any republication of any private and special law after January 4, 1977, to ensure deletion of any reference to the Executive Council.
[PL 1985, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 78, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 737, §B1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 4: STATUTORY MAINTENANCE › 1 §91. Definitions

§91. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
1.  Conflicting enactments.
"Conflicting enactments" means multiple enactments, amendments, repeals, reallocations or reenactments, or any combination of these actions, that affect the same statutory unit and that have been adopted by multiple Acts passed within one legislative session or within a regular legislative session and any special sessions preceding the next regular legislative session that do not refer to each other.
[PL 1991, c. 639, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Executive director.
"Executive director" means the Executive Director of the Legislative Council appointed under Title 3, section 162.
[PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
3.  Revisor.
"Revisor" means the Revisor of Statutes, or the person under Title 3, section 162 who is responsible for the form and format of legislative instruments.
[PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
4.  Revisor's change.
"Revisor's change" means a change made in the course of update under the authority of section 93.
[PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
5.  Revisor's report.
"Revisor's report" means the post-update report made by the revisor pursuant to section 95. This report may be cited as Revisor's Report 19XX, c. X, §X, Revisor's Report 2XXX, c. X, §X, RR 19XX, c. X, §X or RR 2XXX, c. X, §X.
[PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. D, §2 (AMD).]
6.  Revision clause.
"Revision clause" means a section of a law that is not allocated to the Maine Revised Statutes and that changes a term throughout the laws and instructs the revisor to implement the revision as part of update.
[PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
7.  Statutory unit.
"Statutory unit" means a title, subtitle, part, subpart, chapter, subchapter, article, subarticle, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, division or subdivision of the laws of Maine.
[PL 1991, c. 639, §1 (AMD).]
8.  Update.
"Update" means the process by which enactments, amendments, repeals, reallocations or reenactments from a legislative session or sessions are integrated into the statutory data base of the Maine Revised Statutes.
[PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 639, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 471, §D2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 4: STATUTORY MAINTENANCE › 1 §92. Statutory data base; update

§92. Statutory data base; update
The executive director shall ensure that the legislative staff maintains a statutory data base that contains the text of the Maine Revised Statutes and the appropriate history of each statutory unit.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
The revisor shall update the statutory data base at least annually after the close of each regular legislative session and may update the data base more frequently.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
The Legislative Council shall adopt policies governing access to and publication of the data contained in the statutory data base.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 4: STATUTORY MAINTENANCE › 1 §93. Administrative changes and corrections

§93. Administrative changes and corrections
The revisor may make the following changes or corrections, when the corrections do not alter the sense or meaning of the laws, without specific legislative action as part of the statutory data base update.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
1.  Misspellings.
Misspelled words may be corrected.
[PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
2.  Histories.
Erroneous amending clauses or statutory histories may be corrected.
[PL 1991, c. 639, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Cross-references.
Cross-references in statutory units may be changed to agree with new, amended, reenacted, renumbered, relettered, reallocated or corrected statutory units.
[PL 1991, c. 639, §2 (AMD).]
4.  Dates.
Obsolete temporal references may be removed and the appropriate calendar date for the phrase "effective date of this Act" or other phrases of similar meaning may be substituted.
[PL 1991, c. 639, §2 (AMD).]
5.  Capitalization.
Improper capitalization may be corrected.
[PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
6.  Headnotes.
Descriptive headings of titles, chapters, sections or subsections may be edited or added to briefly and clearly indicate the subject matter of the title, chapter, section or subsection.
[PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
7.  Renumbering; relettering.
The numbering or lettering of statutory units, including duplicative numbering or lettering created by conflicting enactments, may be corrected or properly arranged.
[PL 1991, c. 639, §2 (AMD).]
8.  Punctuation.
Punctuation, including hyphenization, may be corrected.
[PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
9.  Revision clauses.
Grammatical changes necessary for the proper implementation of changes in nomenclature or terminology enacted by a revision clause may be made.
[PL 1991, c. 639, §2 (AMD).]
10.  Errors.
Obvious clerical, typographical or grammatical errors may be corrected.
[PL 1991, c. 639, §2 (AMD).]
11.  Gender.
Gender-specific terms that occur in a statutory unit being corrected may be changed to gender-neutral terms and necessary grammatical changes to properly use the gender-neutral terms may be made.
[PL 1991, c. 639, §3 (NEW).]
Any change made by the revisor may not change the substantive meaning of any statutory unit. Any error or inadvertent substantive change made by the revisor must be construed as a clerical error and given no effect. If the revisor is in doubt whether a specific change is authorized by this section, the revisor may not make the change but shall incorporate the proposed change into the legislation authorized by section 94.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 639, §§2,3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 4: STATUTORY MAINTENANCE › 1 §94. Omnibus errors and inconsistencies bill

§94. Omnibus errors and inconsistencies bill
The revisor shall prepare legislation containing proposed changes and consolidations identified but not made under section 93. The legislation may also contain any other statutory errors or inconsistencies identified by the revisor. The legislation must be submitted to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters, with a copy to the executive director.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 4: STATUTORY MAINTENANCE › 1 §95. Report and publication

§95. Report and publication
The revisor shall submit an annual revisor's report containing a description of all changes made pursuant to section 93 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters by October 1st of the year in which the changes have been made and shall provide copies of the report to the Secretary of State, to the executive director and to the publisher of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated. The publisher shall incorporate the changes made in the report in all subsequent publications of the laws. The revisor's report must be published annually in the Laws of Maine. Changes made in the revisor's report take effect on October 1st of the year in which the report is made unless otherwise indicated in which case the changes take effect as specified.   [PL 1991, c. 639, §4 (AMD).]
If the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters disagrees with any change contained in the revisor's report, the committee may instruct the revisor to make appropriate corrections during the next update, may amend the legislation authorized by section 94 to reverse the change or may report out legislation overriding any revisor's change.   [PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 336 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 639, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §111-A. Arbor Week

§111-A. Arbor Week
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the 3rd full week in May as Arbor Week, recommending its observance by the public in the planting of trees, shrubs and vines, in the promotion of forest growth and culture, in the adornment of public and private grounds, places and ways, and in such other efforts and undertakings as harmonize with the general character of the week. The Governor shall recommend that the week be observed in rural and suburban schools by exercises appropriate to Arbor Week.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 214, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §112. Poetry Day

§112. Poetry Day
The State of Maine designates October 15th as Poetry Day, recommending that in the week following schools, churches, libraries, clubs and organizations, the newspapers, radio and television give recognition to the poets who have helped or are helping to make Maine famous in the field of poetry throughout the world.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §113. American History Month

§113. American History Month
The month of February of each year is designated as American History Month and the Governor of the State of Maine shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State of Maine to observe the month of February as such in schools and other suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity.   [PL 1967, c. 53 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 53 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §114. Armistice Day (REPEALED)

§114. Armistice Day
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 12, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 114, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §115. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (REPEALED)

§115. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 7 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 787, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §116. Statehood Day

§116. Statehood Day
March 15th of each year is designated as Statehood Day, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the day in schools and other suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity. Statehood Day commemorates the admission of Maine as a state into the United States of America and the ideals and wisdom of those people who have formed Maine's history and traditions. The Department of Education shall make appropriate information available to the people and the schools within the limits of its budget.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §8 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 642 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A1 (AMD). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §8 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §117. Chester Greenwood Day

§117. Chester Greenwood Day
December 21st of each year shall be designated as Chester Greenwood Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State of Maine to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity. Chester Greenwood Day shall commemorate and honor Chester Greenwood, whose inventive genius and native ability, which contributed much to the enjoyment of Maine's winter season, marked him as one of Maine's outstanding citizens.   [PL 1977, c. 262 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 262 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §118. Maine Cultural Heritage Week

§118. Maine Cultural Heritage Week
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside that week containing Statehood Day, March 15th, as Maine Cultural Heritage Week.   [PL 1979, c. 294 (NEW).]
The proclamation shall recall Maine's lengthy and important traditions in all the arts including literature, the performing arts and the plastic arts and shall acknowledge the many contributions made by Maine's citizens to folk arts and crafts.   [PL 1979, c. 294 (NEW).]
The proclamation shall recommend the observance of Maine Cultural Heritage Week with appropriate celebration and activity, including public celebration and activity in Maine's schools, colleges, universities, theaters, museums, studios, galleries and workshops.   [PL 1979, c. 294 (NEW).]
The Maine Arts Commission shall make appropriate information available to the people and the schools within the limits of its budget.   [PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 294 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 763, §A1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §119. R. B. Hall Day

§119. R. B. Hall Day
The last Saturday in June of each year shall be designated R. B. Hall Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate ceremony and activity. R. B. Hall Day shall commemorate and honor R. B. Hall, an internationally recognized composer. Recognized primarily as a composer of marches, he was an accomplished conductor and cornet soloist, whose creative talent and native ability marked him as one of Maine's outstanding citizens.   [PL 1981, c. 246 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 246 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §120. Saint Jean-Baptiste Day

§120. Saint Jean-Baptiste Day
June 24th of each year shall be designated as Saint Jean-Baptiste Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate ceremonies. Saint Jean-Baptiste Day shall commemorate the feast of Saint John the Baptist as an important observance and show of appreciation for the significant cultural, economic and civic contributions made by Franco-Americans which have served to enrich the culture and life style of this State.   [PL 1983, c. 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 76 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 480, §A1 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §121. Maine Clean Water Week

§121. Maine Clean Water Week
The first full week in June of each year shall be designated Maine Clean Water Week. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the week with appropriate ceremony and activity.   [PL 1983, c. 76 (NEW); PL 1983, c. 480, Pt. A, §1 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 76 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 480, §A1 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §122. National Women's History Week (REPEALED)

§122. National Women's History Week
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 719, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A2 (AMD). MRSA T. 1 §122 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §123. Sailors' Memorial Day

§123. Sailors' Memorial Day
The 2nd Sunday in June is designated as Sailors' Memorial Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities in honor of the people of the State who have been lost at sea.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §9 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 21 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 41, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 737, §A1 (RPR). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §9 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §124. Maine Business Women's Week

§124. Maine Business Women's Week
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside the 3rd full week in October as Maine Business Women's Week. The proclamation must invite and urge the people of the State to observe the week in schools and other suitable places with appropriate ceremony and study. The Department of Education may make appropriate information available to the people and the schools within the limits of its budget.   [PL 1995, c. 625, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 31, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 625, §A1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §125. Alcohol Awareness Week

§125. Alcohol Awareness Week
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside the first full week in December of each year as Alcohol Awareness Week. The proclamation shall invite and urge citizens, appropriate service agencies, schools and other suitable organizations and groups to observe this week through appropriate activities.   [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 737, §A2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §126. Samantha Smith Day

§126. Samantha Smith Day
The first Monday in June of each year is designated as Samantha Smith Day, in memory of Samantha Smith whose birthday was June 29th. The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging the people of this State to observe the day in schools and other suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity. Samantha Smith Day shall commemorate and honor Samantha Smith whose vision and inspiring message for peace and brotherhood opened the door to greater understanding and friendship among nations of the world. The Department of Education shall make appropriate information available to the people and the schools within the limits of its budget.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 82 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §127. Maine Merchant Marine Day

§127. Maine Merchant Marine Day
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside May 22nd as Maine Merchant Marine Day. The proclamation shall invite and urge the people of the State to observe the day in schools and other suitable places with appropriate ceremony and study. The Maine Maritime Academy and the Department of Education may make appropriate information available to the people and the schools within the limits of their budgets.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).]
The purpose of commemorating the United States Merchant Marines is to recognize the courage and heroism of merchant mariners who have served the nation in times of national emergencies. Merchant mariners have valiantly served the nation during periods of international conflict by serving as combatant crews on Letters of Marque during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 and on armed vessels during the Civil War. In World War I and World War II, they served on ships equipped with naval armament while transporting supplies and troops between the home front and war fronts. Thousands of merchant mariners have been killed, captured or injured in the defense of the nation.   [PL 1987, c. 140, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 140, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §128. Garden Week

§128. Garden Week
Garden Week shall be established as the first full week of June of each year and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the week with appropriate celebration and activities.   [PL 1987, c. 226 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 226 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §129. Margaret Chase Smith Day

§129. Margaret Chase Smith Day
December 14th of each year shall be designated as Margaret Chase Smith Day, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State of Maine to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity. Margaret Chase Smith Day shall commemorate and honor Margaret Chase Smith who distinguished herself as a political leader of this nation and as one of Maine's outstanding citizens.   [PL 1987, c. 610 (NEW).]
The Department of Education shall make appropriate information available to the people and schools within the limits of its budget.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 610 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §130. Edmund S. Muskie Day

§130. Edmund S. Muskie Day
March 28th of each year shall be designated as Edmund S. Muskie Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State of Maine to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity. Edmund S. Muskie Day shall commemorate and honor Edmund Sixtus Muskie whose distinguished career as a political leader of this State and nation marks him as one of Maine's outstanding citizens.   [PL 1987, c. 610 (NEW).]
The Department of Education shall make appropriate information available to the people and schools within the limits of its budget.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 610 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §131. Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

§131. Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
April 9th of each year shall be designated as Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity. Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day shall commemorate, honor and recognize the courage and heroism of all former prisoners of war who served the nation in times of crisis and emergency and who were captured in the defense of the nation.   [PL 1989, c. 37 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 37 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §132. Deaf Culture Week

§132. Deaf Culture Week
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside the last full week in September as Deaf Culture Week. The proclamation must invite and urge the people of the State to observe the week in schools and other suitable places with appropriate ceremony and study. The Department of Education shall make appropriate information available to the people and the schools within its budget.   [PL 1991, c. 279, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 279, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §133. Landowner Recognition Day

§133. Landowner Recognition Day
The 3rd Saturday of September of each year is designated as Landowner Recognition Day and the Governor shall issue annually a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate activity.   [PL 1995, c. 142, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 142, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §134. Children's Day

§134. Children's Day
In recognition of the value and importance of every child, the State designates the last Friday in September as Children's Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging citizens, businesses and organizations to observe the day with appropriate celebration and activity.   [PL 1997, c. 74, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 74, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §135. Firefighter's Recognition Day

§135. Firefighter's Recognition Day
In recognition of the value and importance of firefighters, the State designates the first Saturday in October as Firefighter's Recognition Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate celebration and activity.   [PL 1999, c. 19, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 19, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §136. Prisoner of War - Missing in Action Recognition Day

§136. Prisoner of War - Missing in Action Recognition Day
The Governor annually shall issue a proclamation designating the 3rd Friday in September as Prisoner of War - Missing in Action Recognition Day in remembrance of the courage and plight of American prisoners of war and those missing in action. The proclamation must recommend that the day be observed in an appropriate manner. The State of Maine flag must be flown at half staff when the Governor considers it appropriate. The Governor may issue the proclamation through a media outlet as defined in Title 3, section 312‑A, subsection 10‑B. The Department of Education and the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services shall make appropriate information available to citizens, schools, organizations and groups within the limits of their budgets.   [PL 2011, c. 490, §1 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 377, §6 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 302, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 490, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 377, §6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §137. Organ Donor Awareness Day

§137. Organ Donor Awareness Day
December 3rd is designated as Organ Donor Awareness Day, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State of Maine to observe the day with appropriate activity. The first annual Organ Donor Awareness Day will commemorate the life of Kate James, who was born December 3, 1980 and who passed away March 6, 1999 at 18 years of age while awaiting a double lung transplant. The observance is created to make Maine citizens aware of the importance of donating organs. In each subsequent year, the Governor, in consultation with Maine organ donation agencies and organizations, shall designate an organ donor, recipient or listed individual to be recognized on that year's Organ Donation Awareness Day.   [PL 1999, c. 479, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 479, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: COMMEMORATIVE DAYS AND WEEKS › 1 §138. Major-General Henry Knox Day

§138. Major-General Henry Knox Day
July 25th of each year is designated as Major-General Henry Knox Day, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe this day in suitable places and with appropriate ceremony and activity. The Department of Education shall make appropriate information available to the people and the schools, within its budget, to honor Major-General Henry Knox, of Thomaston, Revolutionary War general and hero and Secretary of War under President George Washington.   [PL 1999, c. 666, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 666, §1 (NEW).