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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 30-A §1802. Definitions

§1802. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Authority.
"Authority" or "jail authority" means the authority formed under this chapter and Title 13, chapter 81.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Commissioner.
"Commissioner" or "county commissioner" means a person elected or appointed to the Lincoln County or Sagadahoc County board of commissioners.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Consent of county.
"Consent of county" means a vote taken pursuant to section 122 or a vote taken at an election at which a majority of the legal votes of the voters of a county voting at the election are cast in favor of a question seeking approval of funding construction of a jail facility through the issuance of bonds or the guarantee by the counties of bonds issued by the jail authority.
[PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, §14 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, §16 (AFF).]
3-A.  County; counties.
"County" means either Lincoln County or Sagadahoc County, and "counties" means both Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County.
[PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, §15 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, §16 (AFF).]
4.  Director.
"Director" and "board of directors" means the directors of the jail authority.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Jail facility.
"Jail facility" or "jail" means any land area, structure, location or equipment, or combination of them, used for the confinement of prisoners.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Municipality.
"Municipality" means a city or town.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
7.  Municipal officers.
"Municipal officers" means the municipal officers or councillors of a town or the mayor and municipal officers or councillors of a city.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
8.  Operating and governance agreement.
"Operating and governance agreement" means the documents that set the terms of the jail authority operations and structure for governance.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
9.  Revenues.
"Revenues" means the proceeds of bonds, all revenues, rates, tolls, assessments, rents, transportation charges, reimbursement from the State excluding community corrections money, boarding fees and inmate-related medical reimbursements, and other charges and receipts derived by the jail authority from the operation of a multicounty jail, including, but not limited to, investment earnings and the proceeds of insurance, condemnation, sale or other disposition of properties, and must include proceeds from assessments when the power of assessment has been granted to the jail authority under sections 1952 and 1953.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 688, §§C14,15 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 688, §C16 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 30-A §1803. Relationship to other laws

§1803. Relationship to other laws
This chapter provides an alternative method for carrying out the purposes of this chapter and is supplemental to powers conferred by other laws, and is not in derogation of any existing powers. Any reference to "county jail" or "jail" in the Maine Revised Statutes includes the Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail.   [PL 2011, c. 604, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 604, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 30-A §1804. Exemption from taxation

§1804. Exemption from taxation
1.  Exemption.
The property, both real and personal, rights and franchises of the jail authority formed under this chapter are exempt from taxation.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Payments in lieu of taxes.
The jail authority may elect to make payments in lieu of taxes to communities in which its property is located or utilized.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 30-A §1805. Governmental function

§1805. Governmental function
The Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail shall administer and exercise the authority granted to it under this chapter. The carrying out of its powers and duties is considered the performance of an essential governmental function.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION › 30-A §1852. Transfer of property and assets

§1852. Transfer of property and assets
The directors shall determine what property or properties, if any, owned by Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County may be necessary to perform the functions of the jail authority and may request in writing that the commissioners convey title to the property to the jail authority, and the commissioners may make the conveyance. The jail authority shall pay fair compensation for the property or properties. Any request by the directors must be in writing within 2 years of the date of the certificate of organization. The authority shall provide a right of first refusal to the county in which the property is located should the property no longer be needed by the authority.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION › 30-A §1853. Directors

§1853. Directors
1.  Authorization.
All of the affairs of the jail authority are managed by a board of directors that consists of not less than 12 directors. The initial board consists of 6 public members, one from each of the commissioners' districts; 4 county commissioners, 2 from each county and 2 sheriffs, one from each county. The exact number of directors must be determined by the operating and governance agreement. Each director is entitled to one vote. The jail authority may alter the number of its directors by amending the operating and governance agreement. A quorum of the directors may conduct the affairs of the jail authority even if there is a vacancy on the board of directors. A quorum is a simple majority of eligible and appointed directors, as long as each county is represented. A simple majority of directors voting, either in person or by written consent, may conduct the affairs of the jail authority.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Term.
The duration of terms is determined by the operating and governance agreement. Directors shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Any director may be appointed to successive terms without limit.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Vacancy.
Any vacancy on the board of directors must be filled within 30 days after the vacancy occurs by appointment of the commissioners of the county that the director is to represent. An appointee to a vacancy serves until the expiration of the term of the director for whose position the appointment was made, and may be reappointed.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION › 30-A §1855. Assumption of responsibilities

§1855. Assumption of responsibilities
Any jail that is constructed pursuant to this chapter becomes the responsibility of the jail authority when its board of directors declares the multicounty jail operational.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION › 30-A §1856. Agreement to provide limited services

§1856. Agreement to provide limited services
Before the board of directors declares a multicounty jail operational, the jail authority may contract with either Lincoln County or Sagadahoc County to provide for services related to the counties' obligations under chapter 13.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION › 30-A §1858. Dissolution

§1858. Dissolution
1.  Method.
In the event both counties vote to withdraw pursuant to section 1857, the board of directors shall vote to dissolve the jail authority. The board of directors may, at any time by 2/3 vote, recommend to the counties that the jail authority be dissolved. If such a recommendation is made, the commissioners in each county shall vote on the question of dissolving the jail authority. If the commissioners in each of the counties vote to dissolve the jail authority, the jail authority must be dissolved by the board of directors at a time fixed by the board of directors.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Assets and liabilities.
Upon dissolution, the directors shall conclude the affairs of the jail authority and shall liquidate the jail authority's assets and liabilities by:
A. Paying all expenses and paying or securing the payment of all debts of the jail authority in a manner permissible by the debt instruments; and   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
B. Distributing all assets and all liabilities in a manner permissible by the debt instruments proportionately between the counties in accordance with any formula contained in section 1954 for guarantees and assessments.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Filing of articles of dissolution.
A copy of the articles of dissolution must be filed with the Secretary of State by the board of directors.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 3: POWERS › 30-A §1902. Real and personal property; right of eminent domain

§1902. Real and personal property; right of eminent domain
The jail authority formed under this chapter may acquire and hold real and personal property that the jail authority considers necessary for its purposes and is granted the right of eminent domain. The jail authority may take and hold, either by exercising its right of eminent domain or by purchase, lease or otherwise, for public uses any land, real estate, easements or interest in land, real estate or easements necessary for construction and operating the multicounty jail.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 3: POWERS › 30-A §1903. Procedure in exercise of right of eminent domain

§1903. Procedure in exercise of right of eminent domain
The right of eminent domain granted in section 1902 may only be exercised after complying with the following procedures.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Notice to owner.
The jail authority shall provide notice to the owner of property subject to seizure as follows.
A. The owner or owners of record shall be:
(1) Notified that the directors are exercising the right of eminent domain;
(2) Provided with a description and scale map of the land or easement to be taken;
(3) Presented with the final amount offered for the land or easement to be taken, based on the fair market value as estimated by the jail authority; and
(4) Notified of the time and place of the hearing under subsection 4.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
B. Notice may be made:
(1) By personal service in hand by an officer duly qualified to serve civil process in this State; or
(2) By certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the owner or owners.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
C. If the owner or owners are not known or if the owner or owners can not be notified by personal service or certified mail, notice may be given by publication in the same manner under subsection 4.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Notice to tenant.
Notice under subsection 1 must be given to any tenants in the same manner as for the owner of the property.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Notice to the affected municipality.
Notice under subsection 1 must be given to the municipality in which the property to be acquired is located in the same manner as for the owner of the property and must be addressed to the municipal officers.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Hearing.
The directors shall hold a public hearing on the advisability of the proposed exercise of the right of eminent domain. Notice of the hearing must be made by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the taking and must be given once a week for 2 successive weeks, the last publication to be at least 2 weeks prior to the time appointed in the hearing. The hearing notice must include:
A. The time and place of the hearing;   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
B. A description of the land or easement proposed to be taken; and   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
C. The name of the owners, if known.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 3: POWERS › 30-A §1904. Condemnation proceedings

§1904. Condemnation proceedings
The jail authority formed under this chapter, in exercising the right of eminent domain conferred upon it by section 1902 shall file in the office of the commissioners of the county in which the property to be taken is located and cause to be recorded in the registry of deeds in the county plans of the location of all lands, real estate, easements or interest in lands, real estate or easements, with an appropriate description and the names of the owners, if known. When for any reason the jail authority fails to acquire property that the jail authority is authorized to take and that is described in that location, or if the description of the location so recorded is defective and uncertain, the authority may, at any time, correct and perfect the description of the location and file a new description. In that case, the jail authority is liable in damages only for property for which the owner had not previously been paid, to be assessed as of the time of the original taking, and the jail authority is not liable for any acts that would have been justified if the original taking had been lawful. Entry may not be made on any private lands, except to make surveys, until the expiration of 10 days from the filing, at which time possession may be had of all the lands, real estate, easements or interests in lands, real estate or easements and other property and rights to be taken, but title may not vest in the jail authority until payment for the property.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 3: POWERS › 30-A §1905. Appeal

§1905. Appeal
If a person sustaining damages by the taking by the jail authority under section 1903 does not agree with the jail authority upon the sum to be paid, either party, upon petition to the superior court of the county in which the property is located, may have the damages assessed by the superior court. The procedure and all subsequent proceedings and right of appeal must be under the same restrictions, conditions and limitations as are or may be by law prescribed in the case of damages by the laying out of highways by the commissioners, except that title to the lands, real estate, easements or interests in lands, real estate or easements and other property and rights to be taken may not vest in the jail authority until payment to the owner of the amount awarded for the taking or, if the payment is refused upon tender, until tender is made to the owner. The amount awarded must be escrowed at interest for the benefit of the owner, pending final determination of the amount to which the owner is entitled.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 3: POWERS › 30-A §1906. Procedures

§1906. Procedures
The directors may adopt procedures to regulate the corrections activities within the jail authority consistent with the provisions of the operating and governance agreement.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 3: POWERS › 30-A §1907. Setting fees and other charges

§1907. Setting fees and other charges
The directors may establish and adjust a structure for fees, including penalty charges, for correction services on behalf of or under contract with, the jail authority.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 3: POWERS › 30-A §1908. Annual audit

§1908. Annual audit
Each year an audit must be made of the accounts of the jail authority, and for this purpose authorized agents of a certified public accounting firm appointed by the directors have access to all necessary papers, books and records. Upon the completion of each audit, a report must be made to the chair of the jail authority board of directors and a copy must be sent to the commissioners of each county. The audit must be completed within 60 days of the end of the authority's fiscal year.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 3: POWERS › 30-A §1909. Surplus revenues

§1909. Surplus revenues
If, at the end of any fiscal year, the jail authority has realized a surplus from operations for the fiscal year after payment of or provision for all current expenses, current maintenance, repairs and replacements, current debt service on all outstanding bonds and notes of the jail authority, all reserves for debt service, repairs and replacements, costs or current expenses as may be required by a trust agreement or resolution securing bonds or notes or as may otherwise be maintained by the jail authority, and any other amounts that the jail authority may be obligated by law or contract to pay or provide for, the jail authority may:   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Reduction in charges.
Apply the surplus in the following fiscal year to a reduction in the rates, fees, rents or other charges established by the jail authority for services provided;
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Reduction of capital debt.
Apply the surplus to the reduction of its outstanding capital debt, or to a reserve account for that purpose if the financing documents do not allow debt reduction; or
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Refunds.
Make a proportional refund to the counties.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 3: POWERS › 30-A §1910. Liability

§1910. Liability
The liability of the jail authority is governed by Title 14, chapter 741. A member of the jail authority, a member of a board of the jail authority and an employee of the jail authority are not subject to any personal liability for having acted in the service of their duty within the course and scope of membership or employment to carry out a power or duty under this chapter.   [PL 2005, c. 47, §2 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 47, §3 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 47, §2 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 47, §3 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 4: BONDS AND NOTES › 30-A §1952. Charges

§1952. Charges
All persons, firms and corporations, whether public or private, and each county shall pay to the treasurer of the jail authority formed under this chapter the rates, tolls, assessments, rents, transportation charges and other charges established by the directors for services provided by the jail authority. In this subchapter, the words "other charges" include, but are not limited to, interest on delinquent accounts at a rate not to exceed the highest lawful rate set by the Treasurer of State for municipal taxes. The jail authority may submit periodic bills directly to individual users or to the counties as determined by the directors.   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, §17 (AMD).]
The jail authority may establish schedules of charges by any method determined by the directors.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
The rates, tolls, assessments, rents, transportation charges and other charges must be so established as to provide revenue at least sufficient, together with any other money available, to:   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Current operating expenses.
Pay the current expenses of operating and maintaining the multicounty jail facility;
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Unanticipated operating expenses.
Create and maintain a reserve not to exceed 3.5% of the operating budget for unanticipated operating expenses;
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Payment of interest and principal.
Pay the principal, premium and interest on all bonds and notes issued by the jail authority under this chapter when due and payable;
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Payments into reserve funds.
Create and maintain such reserves as may be required by any trust agreement or resolution securing bonds and notes;
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Repairs, replacements and renewals.
Provide funds for paying the cost of all necessary repairs, replacements and renewals of the multicounty jail facilities; and
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Payment of obligations.
Pay or provide for any and all amounts that the jail authority may be obligated to pay or provide for by law or contract, including any resolution or contract with or for the benefit of the holders of its bonds and notes and including payment of organizational costs to Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County.
[PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 688, §C17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 4: BONDS AND NOTES › 30-A §1953. Collection of unpaid charges

§1953. Collection of unpaid charges
The treasurer of the jail authority may collect the rates, tolls, assessments, rents, transportation charges and other charges established by the jail authority and those charges are committed to the treasurer. The treasurer may, after demand for payment, sue in the name of the jail authority in a civil action for any rate, toll, rent, assessment, transportation charge or other charges remaining unpaid in any court of competent jurisdiction. In addition, the treasurer may order the termination of service for nonpayment of any amount owed to the jail authority. The treasurer may also collect rates, tolls, assessments, rents, transportation charges or other charges remaining unpaid pursuant to Title 36, section 891, to the extent applicable and only against assets of the county.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 4: BONDS AND NOTES › 30-A §1954. Guarantee by counties of jail authority bonds and notes

§1954. Guarantee by counties of jail authority bonds and notes
Subject to the consent of the counties, the board of directors and a majority of the commissioners of each county may provide by resolution for the issuance, at one time or from time to time, of guaranteed notes and bonds of the jail authority for any purpose for which the jail authority may issue debt. Bonds issued by the authority under this section are a municipal security as defined by section 5903 and are eligible for purchase by the Maine Municipal Bond Bank. Except as otherwise provided, notes and bonds issued by the jail authority in accordance with this section must be authorized, issued and sold in the same manner as and subject to the other provisions of this subchapter relating to notes and bonds. The principal, premiums, if any, and interest on notes and bonds issued under this section must be guaranteed by the counties of the jail authority and the full faith and credit of the counties must be pledged for the guarantee provided in this section. The share of liability of each county for the guaranteed notes and bonds must be established in accordance with the method established in the operating and governance agreement.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
If the issuance of guaranteed notes and bonds of the jail authority is authorized pursuant to this section, then a county is authorized to guarantee the payment of the principal of and premiums, if any, and interest on notes and bonds issued by the jail authority and to pledge the full faith and credit of the county to the payment of the principal of and premiums, if any, and interest on notes and bonds issued by the jail authority. Any amount that is payable pursuant to a guarantee authorized pursuant to this section is payable from sums annually apportioned by a county among the towns and other places within the territorial limits of the county and assessed upon the taxable property in the county and the sums so apportioned and assessed are payable from ad valorem taxes that may be levied without limit as to rate or amount upon all the property within the territorial limits of each town or place taxable by the town or place, except as otherwise provided by law.   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, §18 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 688, §C18 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 17: LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC MULTICOUNTY JAIL AUTHORITY › Subchapter 4: BONDS AND NOTES › 30-A §1955. Bonds issued by counties

§1955. Bonds issued by counties
For the purpose of assisting the jail authority in financing the multicounty jail authorized by this chapter, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, with consent of the counties, Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County may issue general obligation bonds backed by the full faith and credit of the counties. Proceeds of the bonds or any part of the bonds may be either loaned or contributed to the jail authority. The issuance of the bonds and the loaning or contributing of funds to the jail authority formed under this chapter constitute a valid purpose for which either county may raise or appropriate money. General obligation bonds issued by either county under this section are municipal securities as defined in section 5903, and are eligible for purchase by the Maine Municipal Bond Bank. A county issuing bonds under this section and the jail authority receiving the proceeds of the bonds may enter into such contracts and agreements as they may agree upon, both with each other and 3rd parties, establish trust or enterprise funds to provide for timely payment of the bonds, employ a trustee and do all things that may be necessary or convenient to the jail authority or the county to make use of the bonds as may be determined by the board of directors and the county commissioners of the county issuing bonds.   [PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 228, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 30-A §2002. Municipality as body corporate

§2002. Municipality as body corporate
The residents of a municipality are a body corporate which may sue and be sued, appoint attorneys and adopt a seal.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 30-A §2003. Nonstatutory municipal functions

§2003. Nonstatutory municipal functions
In addition to those offices and departments required by general law, a municipality may provide under its home rule authority for the performance of any other municipal function.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§2004. General powers of cities
When no specific provision in a city charter exists in reference to the exercise of a municipal power, the city has all of the powers granted to towns or municipalities under the general law.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§2005. Civil action against firearm and ammunition manufacturers
A municipality may not commence a civil action against any firearm or ammunition manufacturer for damages, abatement or injunctive relief resulting from or relating to the lawful design, manufacture, marketing or sale of firearms or ammunition to the public. This section does not prohibit a municipality from bringing an action against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer or dealer for breach of contract or warranty for firearms or ammunition purchased by a municipality.   [PL 1999, c. 430, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 430, §1 (NEW).
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§2006. Misuse of municipal seal
A person may not use or display an imitation, likeness, imprint, representation, facsimile or copy of a seal of a municipality except by written permission of the municipality from the municipal clerk. A municipality may file an action in Superior Court applying for an order to enjoin a person from using or displaying the municipal seal in violation of this section. A violation of this section is a Class E crime.   [PL 2005, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 293, §1 (NEW).
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§2101. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to implement the home rule powers granted to municipalities by the Constitution of Maine, Article VIII, Part Second.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§2106. Recording
Within 3 days after the results of the election have been declared, the municipal clerk shall prepare and sign 3 identical certificates setting forth any charter that has been adopted or revised and any charter modification or amendment approved. The clerk shall send one certificate to each of the following:   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1.  Secretary of State.
The office of the Secretary of State, to be recorded;
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
2.  Law library.
The Law and Legislative Reference Library; and
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
3.  Clerk's office.
The office of the municipal clerk.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§2107. Effect of private and special laws
Private and special laws applying to a municipality remain in effect until repealed or amended by a charter revision, adoption, modification or amendment under this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§2109. Liberal construction
This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the municipalities and their inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§2151. Authority to consolidate
Any 2 or more municipalities may consolidate by following the procedure of section 2152 or the alternative procedure of section 2153.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§2153. Alternative procedure
The municipal officers of 2 or more municipalities may act as a joint charter commission without a petition under section 2152, subsection 1.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§2154. Effects of consolidation
All the rights, privileges and franchises of each of the municipalities and all property, real and personal, and all debts due on whatever amounts, belonging to and of the municipalities, are transferred to and vested in the consolidated municipality, provided that all bonded debt of each municipality remains in effect after consolidation as a debt of that portion of the consolidated municipality within the limits of the former municipality that incurred the debt. Ordinances of the former municipalities remain in effect in their respective territories until 2 years after the effective date of the consolidation when they become void.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§2155. Limitation
If the voters of a municipality reject a consolidation agreement, that municipality may not be a party to any consolidation agreement for 6 years after the date of the rejection, except when a number of voters equal to at least 30% of the total number of votes cast in that municipality in the last gubernatorial election file a petition under section 2152, subsection 1 or when a majority of the municipal officers in each municipality proposed for consolidation in the rejected consolidation agreement vote to hold municipal elections to elect members of a joint charter commission in accordance with section 2152, subsection 2 to draft a consolidation agreement.   [PL 2017, c. 398, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 398, §4 (AMD).
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§2156. Certificate to Secretary of State
The municipal officers shall declare the results of any vote under this chapter and file a certificate of the result with the Secretary of State.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
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§2171. Legislative intent
The Legislature finds that the citizens of the State in accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article I, Section 2, have an unalienable and indefeasible right to institute government and to alter, reform or totally change the same, when their safety and happiness require it. The Legislature further finds that the Legislature has the responsibility to ensure that the rights of all citizens are protected and that a decision to alter or otherwise change the boundaries of a municipal government should be made with caution and only after following the process set forth in this subchapter.   [PL 1999, c. 381, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 381, §1 (AMD).
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§2171-A. Secession of territory from a municipality
Residents of territory within a municipality must follow the procedures set forth in this subchapter before seeking authority from the Legislature to secede from the municipality.   [PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).
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§2171-B. Initiation of procedure
The secession process may be initiated by submitting to the municipal officers a petition signed by more than 50% of the registered voters within the secession territory that requests a municipal public hearing for the purpose of discussing whether the specified territory should secede from the municipality. The petition must set forth the physical boundaries of the secession territory, the resident population, the nonresident population and a list of not more than 5 people who will serve as representatives of the secession territory. For purposes of this subchapter, "secession territory" means the area described in the petition for secession.   [PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
The registrar of voters of the municipality shall verify the signatures on the petition within 30 days of the receipt of the petition.   [PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).
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§2171-C. Initial hearing
Upon receipt of a petition with the required number of verified signatures, the municipal officers shall call and hold a public hearing. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow municipal residents, officers and residents in the secession territory to discuss secession. The public hearing must be conducted by a moderator elected in the manner provided for in section 2524, except that no other official vote may be taken at the public hearing. The public hearing must be conducted in accordance with the following.   [PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Hearing advertised.
The municipal officers shall publish notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the area. One notice must be published as close as possible to the 14th day before the hearing and a 2nd notice must be published as close as possible to the 7th day before the hearing.
[PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Purpose of secession hearing.
The public hearing must include a formal presentation by those initiating the petition, which must include a description of the problems that have led to the secession effort. Attendees shall discuss the problems, potential solutions other than secession and the potential impact of secession on the secession territory and the municipality. The persons initiating the petition shall submit a written report at the public hearing that describes the impact of the proposed secession on property taxes in the municipality as well as in the secession territory.
[PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Nonresidents eligible to participate.
Notwithstanding section 2524, subsection 3, paragraph A, nonresidents may participate in the public hearing on secession.
[PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).
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§2171-C-1. Legislative authorization to proceed
Within one year following the public hearing held pursuant to section 2171‑C, a representative from the secession territory shall cause legislation to be submitted to the Legislature to obtain the authorization of the Legislature to proceed with the secession process. Unless authorization to proceed is received from the Legislature, the question of secession may not proceed to the advisory referendum held pursuant to section 2171‑D. The authorization of the Legislature to proceed with the secession process does not affect the ultimate determination of the Legislature on the proposal for secession submitted pursuant to section 2171‑E or 2171‑G.   [PL 2013, c. 384, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 384, §1 (NEW).
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§2171-D. Advisory referendum
Unless a majority of the secession territory representatives withdraws support for secession by filing written notice of such withdrawal with the municipal officers, the municipality shall conduct an advisory referendum within the secession territory as long as the Legislature has authorized the secession process to proceed pursuant to section 2171‑C‑1. The referendum must be held at the next regularly scheduled election and must be conducted pursuant to sections 2528, 2529 and 2532, even if the town or plantation has not accepted the provisions of section 2528. The question at the referendum must be:
"Do you favor secession of the territory described below from the municipality of ?"
(description of secession territory)
[PL 2013, c. 384, §2 (AMD).]
The municipal officers may hold a separate advisory referendum in the municipality outside the secession territory at the same time with the same question, provided that the vote totals are kept and reported separately.   [PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 384, §2 (AMD).
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§2171-E. Vote of municipal officers
Following the advisory referendum, the municipal officers shall take a recorded vote on whether to support the secession request. If a majority of the officers approves the request and more than 50% of the registered voters in the secession territory voting at the advisory referendum pursuant to section 2171-D favor secession, legislation requesting secession may be submitted to the Legislature with the information required in section 2172.   [PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 381, §2 (NEW).