Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 1023: Code of ethics
The Legislature must adopt and publish a code of ethics for Legislators and legislative employees by Joint Rule.
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 1024: Waiting period before engaging in lobbying activities
A former Legislator may not engage in compensated lobbying until one year after the term ends, starting with the 130th Legislature.
- Compliance
- Government relations
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 1051: Gubernatorial inauguration and transition committees
This section defines key terms and sets rules for inauguration and transition committees for a Governor-elect, including how they may raise money, how donations must be handled, reporting duties, donation limits, prohibited donations, and penalties for violations.
- Committee administration
- Financial disclosure
- Fundraising compliance
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 10: Legislative jurisdiction transferred by operation of law unimpaired
Nothing in sections 8 to 10 shall be construed to prevent or impair any transfer of legislative jurisdiction to this State occurring by operation of law.
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 1101: Definitions
This section defines “offensive name” and “place” for the chapter.
- Naming and place terminology
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 1102: Offensive names prohibited
Places in this State may not have or receive an offensive name, and State-placed signs on interstate highways or the Maine Turnpike may not contain an offensive name.
- Naming restrictions
- Road signage
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 1103: Complaint filed
A person who believes a place has an offensive name may file a complaint with the Maine Human Rights Commission.
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 1104: Responsibility of municipal officers and county commissioners
Local officials must take reasonable steps to change an offensive place name and notify specified agencies within 6 months, unless a court order sets a different deadline. They may also hold public hearings on a new name.
- Government notice
- Public naming
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 111-A: Arbor Week
The Governor must issue an annual proclamation setting apart the 3rd full week in May as Arbor Week.
- Compliance
- Public observance
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 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
- Education
- Media recognition
- Public commemoration
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 113: American History Month
February is designated as American History Month, and the Governor of Maine must issue an annual proclamation urging observance.
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 116: Statehood Day
March 15 is Statehood Day. The Governor must issue an annual proclamation asking people to observe the day, and the Department of Education must make appropriate information available within its budget.
- Education information
- Government proclamations
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 117: Chester Greenwood Day
December 21st is designated as Chester Greenwood Day, and the Governor must issue an annual proclamation urging Maine people to observe it.
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 118: Maine Cultural Heritage Week
The Governor must issue an annual proclamation naming the week containing Statehood Day (March 15) as Maine Cultural Heritage Week, and the Maine Arts Commission must make appropriate information available within its budget.
- Arts and culture
- Government proclamations
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 119: R. B. Hall Day
The last Saturday in June is designated as R. B. Hall Day, and the Governor must issue an annual proclamation encouraging the people of the State to observe it with appropriate ceremony and activity.
- Observances
- Proclamations
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 11: State processes executed in places ceded
Civil, criminal, juvenile, and military processes lawfully issued by a State officer may be executed in certain ceded places where concurrent jurisdiction is reserved.
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 120: Saint Jean-Baptiste Day
June 24th is designated as Saint Jean-Baptiste Day, and the Governor must issue an annual proclamation urging the people of the State to observe it with appropriate ceremonies.
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 121: Maine Clean Water Week
The first full week in June is designated Maine Clean Water Week, and the Governor must issue an annual proclamation urging observance of the week.
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 123: Sailors' Memorial Day
The second Sunday in June is Sailors' Memorial Day, and the Governor must issue an annual proclamation encouraging observance with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 124: Maine Business Women's Week
The Governor must issue an annual proclamation setting aside the third full week in October as Maine Business Women's Week.
- Public observance
- Public proclamation
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