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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, § 954-D: Additional powers and duties, 1979

The commission may use additional powers to carry out the chapter, including adopting a seal, compelling witnesses and evidence, asking agencies for help, holding joint hearings, and suing or being sued.

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Jurisdiction: United States — Maine
Structure: 1 provisions
Official identity: Year 1979
Dates: Enacted 1979 · Source version 1 Oct 2025

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Dates: Enacted 1979 · Source version 1 Oct 2025

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1. -- additional. In order to implement this chapter, the commission may, in addition to the powers and duties otherwise authorized by this chapter: A. Adopt an official seal; [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] B. Compel attendance of witnesses and require production of evidence; [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] C. Designate or request municipal, state or federal agencies to receive applications, provide assistance, make investigations and submit recommendations; [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] D. Conduct joint hearings with municipal officers or other appropriate state or local agencies where joint approval may be required; and [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] E. Sue and be sued in its own name, plead and be impleaded. [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]

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