Title 37-A: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND VETERANS SERVICES

Maine Revised Statutes Title 37-A: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND VETERANS SERVICES Table of Contents Part 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS -- ORGANIZATION... 3 Chapter 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS -- ORGANIZATION... 3 Chapter 2. BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES... 3 Subchapter 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS... 3 Subchapter 2. MAINE VETERANS SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT... 6 Subchapter 3. WAR ORPHANS AND WIDOWS... 8 Subchapter 3. WAR ORPHANS AND WIDOWS... 9 Chapter 3. MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REPEALED BY PL 1983, C. 460, 2 AND RPR'D BY PL 1987, C. 370, 9... 9 Chapter 4. INTERSTATE CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER COMPACT... 13 Chapter 5. NUCLEAR EMERGENCY PLANNING... 15 Chapter 6. SABOTAGE PREVENTION... 16 Chapter 7. DAMS AND RESERVOIRS... 18 Chapter 7-A. REMOVAL OF ICE JAMS... 19 Chapter 8. THE MILITARY BUREAU... 19 Chapter 9. MILITIA... 22 Chapter 11. NATIONAL GUARD... 23 Chapter 13. NAVAL MILITIA... 24 Chapter 15. STATE GUARD... 25 Chapter 17. MILITARY PERSONNEL... 26 Subchapter 1. COMMISSIONED OFFICERS... 26 Chapter 19. MERIT AWARDS AND PRIZES... 27 Chapter 21. UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT... 28 Chapter 25. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS... 29 Chapter 27. MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE... 31 Chapter 28. MAINE VETERANS HOME... 39 i

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Title 37-A: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND VETERANS SERVICES Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS -- ORGANIZATION Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS -- ORGANIZATION 1. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND VETERANS SERVICES 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 709, 1 (RPR). 1975, c. 13, 1 (AMD). 1975, c. 771, 403A (AMD). 1977, c. 674, 32 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 Chapter 2: BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES 11. DIRECTOR AND PERSONNEL Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS 12. RULES AND REGULATIONS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 694, 736 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 13. DUTIES OF DIRECTOR 14. FILES AND RECORDS CONFIDENTIAL 15. LAND PURCHASE 11.4.2017 1. Department of Defense and Veterans Services 3

Chapter 2: BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1975, c. 771, 404 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 16. MONUMENT; BUILDINGS, ETC. 17. SUPERINTENDENT 18. GRAVE MARKERS AND LINERS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1981, c. 477, (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 19. BURIALS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 296 (AMD). 1979, c. 523, (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 20. REGULATIONS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 694, 737 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 21. INTERPRETATION 22. NAME 23. PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS, SAILORS OR DEPENDENTS 4 16. Monument; buildings, etc. 11.4.2017

Chapter 2: BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 230, 4 (AMD). 1979, c. 672, A69 24. PENSIONS TO WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND RELATIVES 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 230, 5 (AMD). 1979, c. 672, A70 25. JURISDICTION 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 694, 738 (AMD). 1979, c. 672, A71 26. MONTHLY PAYMENTS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1979, c. 672, A72 27. SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE PENSIONS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1975, c. 293, 4 (AMD). 1979, c. 672, A73 28. DEFINITIONS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1975, c. 432, 4,5 (AMD). 1975, c. 701, 19 (AMD). 1979, c. 506, 1 (AMD). 1979, c. 541, A253-A256 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 29. ELIGIBILITY FOR AID 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1975, c. 701, 20 (AMD). 1981, c. 497, 1 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 30. ELIGIBILITY UNDER OTHER LAWS 11.4.2017 24. Pensions to widows, orphans and relatives 5

Chapter 2: BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES 31. APPLICATIONS 32. AMOUNT OF AID 33. ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 694, 739 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 34. APPEALS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 694, 740 (RPR). 1979, c. 672, 74 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 35. PAYMENTS 36. FRAUD 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 297 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 37. AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDS Subchapter 2: MAINE VETERANS SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ACT 6 31. Applications 11.4.2017

Chapter 2: BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES 41. ORGANIZATION OF LOAN AUTHORITY BOARD 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 788, 194-A (AMD). 1975, c. 771, 405 (AMD). 1979, c. 533, 19,20 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 42. POWERS OF LOAN AUTHORITY BOARD 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 43. CREDIT OF STATE PLEDGED 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 44. EXPENSES OF LOAN AUTHORITY BOARD 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 45. DEFINITIONS 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1975, c. 432, 6 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 46. LOAN INSURANCE FUND 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 47. ADDITIONS TO 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1975, c. 771, 406 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 48. INSURANCE OF LOANS 11.4.2017 42. Powers of loan authority board 7

Chapter 2: BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 94, 1,2 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 49. LOAN INSURANCE PREMIUMS 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 50. ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 50-A. LOANS ELIGIBLE FOR INVESTMENT 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 Subchapter 3: WAR ORPHANS AND WIDOWS 50-B. LOANS WITH LITTLE OR NO COLLATERAL 1973, c. 364, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 788, 195 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 50-C. SAFEGUARDING THE FUND 1973, c. 364, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 788, 195 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 50-D. ACCOUNTS 1973, c. 364, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 585, 11 (AMD). 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 788, 195 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 50-E. RECORDS CONFIDENTIAL 1973, c. 364, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 788, 195 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 8 49. Loan insurance premiums 11.4.2017

Chapter 3: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 50-F. TITLE 1973, c. 600, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 519, 28 50-J. DEFINITION Subchapter 3: WAR ORPHANS AND WIDOWS 1973, c. 788, 196 (NEW). 1975, c. 701, 21 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 50-K. PURPOSES AND DISTRIBUTION 1973, c. 788, 196 (NEW). 1973, c. 788, 198 (AMD). 1975, c. 623, 61,62 (AMD). 1975, c. 701, 22 (AMD). 1977, c. 694, 741 (AMD). 1979, c. 672, 75 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 50-K1. EXCEPTION 1979, c. 672, 76 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 50-L. FREE TUITION 1973, c. 788, 196 (NEW). 1975, c. 623, 63 (AMD). 1975, c. 701, 23 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 50-M. APPROPRIATIONS 1973, c. 788, 196 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 Chapter 3: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 51. SHORT TITLE 1983, c. 460, 2 11.4.2017 50-F. Title 9

Chapter 3: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 52. POLICY AND PURPOSES 1983, c. 460, 2 53. DEFINITIONS 1973, c. 757, 1 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 54. BUREAU OF CIVIL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 1983, c. 460, 2 55. RULES AND REGULATIONS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1975, c. 771, 407 (AMD). 1977, c. 694, 742 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 56. CIVIL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COUNCIL 1975, c. 771, 408 (AMD). 1979, c. 672, 77 56-A. CITIZENS' CIVIL EMERGENCY COMMISSION 1983, c. 516, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 812, 282 (AMD). 1983, c. 816, B9 (RAL). 1985, c. 737, A105 (AMD). 57. EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION; GOVERNOR'S POWERS 1973, c. 757, 2 (RPR). 1975, c. 582, 1,2 (AMD). 1975, c. 771, 409 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 10 52. Policy and purposes 11.4.2017

Chapter 3: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 58. EMINENT DOMAIN AND COMPENSATION 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 757, 3 (AMD). 1975, c. 771, 410 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 59. LOCAL ORGANIZATION FOR CIVIL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 728, 1 (RPR). 1977, c. 696, 298 (AMD). 1979, c. 51, 2 (AMD). 1979, c. 672, 78 (AMD). 1981, c. 444, 2 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 60. MUTUAL AID ARRANGEMENTS 1983, c. 460, 2 61. IMMUNITY 1983, c. 460, 2 62. APPROPRIATIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF AID; AUTHORITY OF STATE DIRECTOR 1977, c. 694, 743 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 516, 2 (AMD). 1983, c. 816, B10 (AMD). 62-A. DISASTER RELIEF 1975, c. 617, (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 299 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 63. UTILIZATION OF EXISTING SERVICES AND FACILITIES 1983, c. 460, 2 11.4.2017 59. Local organization for civil emergency preparedness 11

Chapter 3: MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 64. POLITICAL ACTIVITY PROHIBITED 1983, c. 460, 2 65. CIVIL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PERSONNEL 1983, c. 460, 2 66. INCONSISTENT LAWS SUSPENDED 67. AID IN EMERGENCY; PENALTY 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 757, 4 (AMD). 1977, c. 696, 300 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 68. RIGHT OF WAY; VIOLATION; JURISDICTION 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 301 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 69. ENFORCEMENT 1983, c. 460, 2 70. VIOLATIONS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 302 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 71. APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES 12 65. Civil emergency preparedness personnel 11.4.2017

Chapter 4: INTERSTATE CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER COMPACT 1975, c. 771, 411 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 72. COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES RECEIVED IN LINE OF DUTY 1973, c. 4, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 709, 4 (AMD). 1973, c. 728, 2 (AMD). 1977, c. 696, 388 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 Chapter 4: INTERSTATE CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER COMPACT 91. PURPOSE -- ARTICLE I 1983, c. 460, 2 92. STANDARDS; RULES AND REGULATIONS -- ARTICLE II 1983, c. 460, 2 93. REQUEST FOR MUTUAL AID -- ARTICLE III 1983, c. 460, 2 94. SPECIAL SKILLS -- ARTICLE IV 95. LIABILITY -- ARTICLE V 96. SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENTS -- ARTICLE VI 11.4.2017 72. Compensation for injuries received in line of duty 13

Chapter 4: INTERSTATE CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER COMPACT 97. COMPENSATION AND DEATH BENEFITS -- ARTICLE VII 1983, c. 460, 2 98. REIMBURSEMENT -- ARTICLE VIII 1983, c. 460, 2 99. EVACUATION -- ARTICLE IX 1983, c. 460, 2 100. AVAILABILITY OF COMPACT -- ARTICLE X 101. PARTICIPATION OF FEDERAL AGENCY -- ARTICLE XI 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 709, 4 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 102. ENTRY INTO FORCE -- ARTICLE XII 1983, c. 460, 2 103. WITHDRAWAL -- ARTICLE XIII 14 97. Compensation and death benefits -- Article VII 11.4.2017

Chapter 5: NUCLEAR EMERGENCY PLANNING 104. CONSTRUCTION AND SEPARABILITY OF PROVISIONS -- ARTICLE XIV 105. APPROVAL OF COMPACT Chapter 5: NUCLEAR EMERGENCY PLANNING 121. SHORT TITLE 1981, c. 444, 3 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 122. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE 1981, c. 444, 3 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 123. DEFINITIONS 1981, c. 444, 3 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 124. RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE 1981, c. 444, 3 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 472, 1-3 (AMD). 1983, c. 812, 283,284 (AMD). 1983, c. 816, B11-B13 (AMD). 1985, c. 737, A103,104 (AMD). 125. MAINE NUCLEAR EMERGENCY PLANNING FUND 1981, c. 444, 3 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 126. FUNDING 11.4.2017 105. Approval of compact 15

Chapter 6: SABOTAGE PREVENTION 1981, c. 444, 3 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 127. DISBURSEMENTS FROM FUND 1981, c. 444, 3 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 128. BUDGET APPROVAL 1981, c. 444, 3 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 129. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 1981, c. 444, 3 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 130. EMERGENCY PLANNING AREA (Ral to 37-B MRSA 960) 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 472, 4 (NEW). 1983, c. 816, B14 (RAL). 131. REPORTING (RPEEALED) (Ral to 37-B MRSA 961) 1983, c. 460, 2 1983, c. 472, 5 (NEW). 1983, c. 816, B15 (RAL). Chapter 6: SABOTAGE PREVENTION 161. SHORT TITLE 162. RELATIONS TO OTHER STATUTES 16 127. Disbursements from fund 11.4.2017

Chapter 6: SABOTAGE PREVENTION 163. RIGHTS OF LABOR UNAFFECTED 164. DEFINITIONS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1979, c. 541, A257 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 165. INTENTIONAL INJURY OR INTERFERENCE WITH PROPERTY 1977, c. 696, 303 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 166. INTENTIONAL DEFECTIVE WORKMANSHIP 1977, c. 696, 304 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 167. ATTEMPTS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 305 168. CONSPIRATORS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 306 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 169. WITNESSES' PRIVILEGES 170. UNLAWFUL ENTRY ON PROPERTY 11.4.2017 164. Definitions 17

Chapter 7: DAMS AND RESERVOIRS 1977, c. 696, 307 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 171. QUESTIONING AND DETAINING SUSPECTED PERSONS 172. CLOSING AND RESTRICTING USE OF HIGHWAY; PENALTY 1977, c. 696, 308 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 Chapter 7: DAMS AND RESERVOIRS 180. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS 1973, c. 709, 4 (AMD). 1973, c. 787, 2 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 181. DEFINITIONS 1973, c. 709, 4 (AMD). 1973, c. 787, 2 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 182. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1973, c. 787, 2 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 183. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 1973, c. 787, 2 (NEW). 1979, c. 541, A258 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 184. POWERS OF THE BUREAU 1973, c. 787, 2 (NEW). 1977, c. 694, 744 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 18 171. Questioning and detaining suspected persons 11.4.2017

Chapter 7-A: REMOVAL OF ICE JAMS 185. EXEMPTIONS 1973, c. 787, 2 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 186. VIOLATIONS 1973, c. 787, 2 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 309 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 Chapter 7-A: REMOVAL OF ICE JAMS 191. DEFINITIONS 1981, c. 397, 2 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 192. DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR 1981, c. 397, 2 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 193. DUTIES OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR CIVIL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 1981, c. 397, 2 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 194. PROCEDURE 1981, c. 397, 2 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 195. PROJECT REVIEW 1981, c. 397, 2 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 Chapter 8: THE MILITARY BUREAU 11.4.2017 185. Exemptions 19

Chapter 8: THE MILITARY BUREAU 201. CALL OF MILITIA TO SUPPRESS INSURRECTION 202. ARMED VESSELS TO PROTECT THE COAST 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 78, 201 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 203. FRESH PURSUIT BY FORCES OF OTHER STATES 204. REGISTRATION DURING WAR; PROCLAMATIONS; HOTEL MANAGER'S DUTY 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 310 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 205. DEFINITIONS 206. COMMANDER IN CHIEF 207. ACTIVE SERVICE IN NATIONAL GUARD OR STATE MILITARY OR NAVAL FORCES 207-A. HUMAN HEALTH EMERGENCIES 20 202. Armed vessels to protect the coast 11.4.2017

Chapter 8: THE MILITARY BUREAU 1975, c. 679, 3 (NEW). 1975, c. 770, 207 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 208. ACTIVATION OF UNORGANIZED MILITIA 209. UNORGANIZED MILITIA MUSTERED INTO SERVICE 210. PROCLAMATION OF STATE OF INSURRECTION 211. CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY; DEFENSE 212. POWER OF THE GOVERNOR TO ORGANIZE STAFF 213. STAFF 214. ADJUTANT GENERAL; ASSISTANT 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 275, (AMD). 1973, c. 585, 12 (AMD). 1973, c. 709, 2,3 (AMD). 1973, c. 788, 200 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 215. PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICER 11.4.2017 208. Activation of unorganized militia 21

Chapter 9: MILITIA MRS Title 37-A: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND VETERANS SERVICES 216. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 217. INSPECTION OF PROPERTY PURCHASED 218. INDEBTEDNESS CONTRACTED WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION 219. MILITARY DEFENSE COMMISSION 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 604, 37 219-A. EMINENT DOMAIN 1977, c. 604, 38 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 220. ARMORIES; OFFICES; DUTY OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS TO PROVIDE 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 788, 201 (AMD). 1977, c. 604, 39-41 (AMD). 1977, c. 696, 311 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 Chapter 9: MILITIA 251. COMPOSITION 22 216. Conflicts of interest 11.4.2017

Chapter 11: NATIONAL GUARD 252. EXEMPTION FROM MILITARY DUTY 253. ENROLLMENT 254. REFUSAL TO GIVE INFORMATION 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 312 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 255. FAILURE OF ASSESSORS AND CLERKS TO PERFORM DUTY; GOVERNOR MAY APPOINT OTHERS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 313 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 256. RULES WHEN CALLED OUT BY GOVERNOR Chapter 11: NATIONAL GUARD 301. COMPOSITION 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 788, 202 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 302. FLAG TO BE CARRIED 11.4.2017 253. Enrollment 23

Chapter 13: NAVAL MILITIA 303. ORGANIZATION AND REGULATIONS 304. NEW ORGANIZATIONS 305. NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION 306. THE ENLISTED NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF THE STATE OF MAINE 1973, c. 755, (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 Chapter 13: NAVAL MILITIA 311. COMPOSITION 312. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 313. PAY AND ALLOWANCES 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 788, 203 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 314. AUTHORITY, PRIVILEGES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFICERS 24 304. New organizations 11.4.2017

Chapter 15: STATE GUARD Chapter 15: STATE GUARD 351. AUTHORITY AND NAME 352. ORGANIZATION; RULES AND REGULATIONS 353. ACTIVE SERVICE; PAY AND ALLOWANCES 354. REQUISITIONS; ARMORIES; OTHER BUILDINGS 355. USE OUT OF STATE 356. FEDERAL SERVICE 357. ENLISTMENT OF CIVIL GROUPS 11.4.2017 351. Authority and name 25

Chapter 17: MILITARY PERSONNEL 358. DISQUALIFICATIONS 359. OATH OF OFFICE 360. PERIOD OF SERVICE Chapter 17: MILITARY PERSONNEL Subchapter 1: COMMISSIONED OFFICERS 931. APPOINTMENTS, COMMISSIONS, VACANCIES, EXAMINATIONS, OATHS 932. DISCHARGE AND RETIREMENT 933. DISCHARGE 934. DRAFT; EXEMPTION FOR PRIOR SERVICE; CONTEMPT 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 314 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 26 359. Oath of office 11.4.2017

Chapter 19: MERIT AWARDS AND PRIZES 935. CIVILIAN COOKS 936. PAY AND ALLOWANCE 937. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE 938. ELIGIBILITY AND AMOUNTS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1981, c. 650, 1 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 Chapter 19: MERIT AWARDS AND PRIZES 1001. CERTIFICATE OF MERIT 1002. EFFICIENCY AND MARKSMANSHIP 1003. HONORABLE SERVICE 1004. PERFECT ATTENDANCE 11.4.2017 936. Pay and allowance 27

Chapter 21: UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT Chapter 21: UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 1051. COMMISSIONED OFFICERS; EXEMPTION FROM ATTACHMENT AND DISTRESS 1052. UNIFORM FORBIDDEN TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 315 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1053. EQUIPMENT NOT TO BE SOLD 1054. SALE OF EQUIPMENT 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 316 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 1055. REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT 1056. INSPECTION AND CONDEMNATION 1057. STATE EQUIPMENT; OBSOLETE PATTERNS MAY BE ISSUED TO MUNICIPALITIES 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1975, c. 771, 412 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 28 1051. Commissioned officers; exemption from attachment and distress 11.4.2017

Chapter 25: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 1058. DESTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 317 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 Chapter 25: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 1101. ENLISTMENT OF MINORS INTO THE ARMY 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 318 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 1102. VOLUNTARY SERVICE FORBIDDEN UNLESS AUTHORIZED 1103. NOTICES FOR DUTY 1104. SPECIAL INSPECTION 1105. CLOSING OF LIQUOR AND AMMUNITION STORES 1106. PERMISSION TO LEAVE OR ENTER STATE 1107. OTHER MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS PROHIBITED 11.4.2017 1101. Enlistment of minors into the Army 29

Chapter 25: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 319 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1108. RIGHT OF WAY 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 320 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1109. BOUNDS AND LIMITS OF CAMPS 1110. DEPRIVING MEMBERS OF EMPLOYMENT; LEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM DUTIES 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 321 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1111. DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MEMBERS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 322 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1112. DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 323 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 1113. MOLESTATION OF MEMBERS 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 324 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 1114. PROSECUTION OF OFFENSES BEFORE CIVIL COURTS 30 1108. Right of way 11.4.2017

Chapter 27: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 788, 204 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1115. NEGLECT OF CIVIL OFFICERS TO PERFORM DUTIES IMPOSED ON THEM 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 325 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 1116. EXEMPTION FROM ARREST 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1973, c. 788, 205 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1117. EXEMPTION FROM JURY DUTY 1118. MILITARY ACCOUNTS 1119. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF CERTAIN BADGES 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 326 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 1120. SALE OR PURCHASE OF MILITARY DECORATIONS PROHIBITED 1971, c. 580, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 696, 327 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 Chapter 27: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE 1301. NAME (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1301) 11.4.2017 1115. Neglect of civil officers to perform duties imposed on them 31

Chapter 27: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE 1302. DEFINITIONS (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1302) 1971, c. 279, 1 (NEW). 1971, c. 580, 3 (RAL). 1979, c. 541, A259 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1303. PERSONS SUBJECT TO CODE (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1303) 1304. FRAUDULENT DISCHARGE (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1304) 1305. PLACES WHERE APPLICABLE (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1305) 1306. STATE JUDGE ADVOCATE (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1306) 1307. CUSTODY OF PERSONS (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1307) 1308. APPREHENSION (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1308) 32 1302. Definitions 11.4.2017

Chapter 27: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE 1309. ARREST (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1309) 1310. ACCUSED MUST BE INFORMED OF CHARGES (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1310) 1311. CONFINEMENT (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1311) 1312. REPORT OF PERSONS HELD (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1312) 1313. APPLICATION OF U.S. MANUAL FOR COURTS-MARTIAL (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1313) 1971, c. 279, 1 (NEW). 1971, c. 580, 3 (RAL). 1971, c. 622, 80 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1314. NONJUDICIAL PUNISHMENT (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1314) 1315. COURT-MARTIAL (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1315) 11.4.2017 1309. Arrest 33

Chapter 27: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE 1316. SENTENCES (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1316) 1317. JURISDICTION (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1317) 1318. WHO MAY CONVENE A COURT-MARTIAL (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1318) 1319. COMPOSITION OF COURT-MARTIAL (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1319) 1320. MILITARY JUDGE (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1320) 1971, c. 279, 1 (NEW). 1971, c. 580, 3 (RAL). 1981, c. 650, 2 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1321. COUNSEL (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1321) 1322. COURT REPORTERS (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1322) 34 1316. Sentences 11.4.2017

Chapter 27: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE 1323. MEMBERS OF COURT-MARTIAL (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1323) 1971, c. 580, 3 (RAL). 1983, c. 460, 2 1324. PRETRIAL PROCEDURES (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1324) 1325. LIMITATION OF CHARGES (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1325) 1326. WITNESSES (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1326) 1971, c. 279, 1 (NEW). 1971, c. 580, 3 (RAL). 1977, c. 696, 328,329 (AMD). 1979, c. 541, A260,A261 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1327. PROHIBITED PUNISHMENT (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1327) 1328. LIMITS OF PUNISHMENT (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1328) 1329. APPLICATION OF FORFEITURES (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1329) 11.4.2017 1323. Members of court-martial 35

Chapter 27: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE 1330. CONFINEMENT (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1330) 1331. RECORD OF TRIAL (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1331) 1332. STATE JUDGE ADVOCATE OPINION (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1332) 1333. RECONSIDERATION (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1333) 1334. DISAPPROVAL OF FINDINGS IN SENTENCE (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1334) 1335. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS AND SENTENCE (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1335) 1336. APPEAL (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1336) 36 1330. Confinement 11.4.2017

Chapter 27: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE 1337. APPROVAL OF GOVERNOR (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1337) 1338. NEW TRIAL (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1338) 1339. RESTORATION OF RIGHTS (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1339) 1340. INCLUDED OFFENSES (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1340) 1341. ATTEMPTS (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1341) 1342. CONSPIRACY (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1342) 1343. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1343) 11.4.2017 1337. Approval of Governor 37

Chapter 27: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE 1344. FAILURE TO GO TO PLACE OF DUTY (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1344) 1345. MISSING MOVEMENT (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1345) 1346. DISRESPECT TO OFFICER (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1346) 1347. STRIKING OFFICER (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1347) 1348. STRIKING NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1348) 1349. FAILURE TO OBEY ORDER (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1349) 1350. MUTINY (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1350) 38 1345. Missing movement 11.4.2017

Chapter 28: MAINE VETERANS HOME 1351. BREAKING ARREST (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1351) 1352. UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ON DUTY (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1352) 1353. SENTINELS (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1353) 1354. FEIGNING ILLNESS TO AVOID DUTY (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1354) 1355. FALSE TESTIMONY (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 25, SECTION 1355) Chapter 28: MAINE VETERANS HOME 1401. ESTABLISHMENT 1977, c. 562, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 1402. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1977, c. 562, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 11.4.2017 1352. Under influence of alcohol or drugs on duty 39

Chapter 28: MAINE VETERANS HOME 1403. DUTIES OF THE BOARD 1977, c. 562, 1 (NEW). 1977, c. 694, 745,746 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1404. ADMINISTRATOR 1977, c. 562, 1 (NEW). 1979, c. 724, 1 (RPR). 1983, c. 460, 2 1405. ADMISSION OF MEMBERS 1977, c. 562, 1 (NEW). 1981, c. 650, 3 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 1406. CHARGES TO MEMBERS 1977, c. 562, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 1407. DONATIONS 1977, c. 562, 1 (NEW). 1979, c. 724, 2 1407-A. PUBLIC BODY CORPORATE; POWERS 1979, c. 724, 3 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 1408. CUSTODIAN OF FUNDS 1977, c. 562, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 1409. CONTINUOUS FUND 1977, c. 562, 1 (NEW). 1979, c. 724, 4 (AMD). 1983, c. 460, 2 40 1404. Administrator 11.4.2017

Chapter 28: MAINE VETERANS HOME 1410. REPORTS 1977, c. 562, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 1411. COMPENSATION OF THE BOARD 1977, c. 562, 1 (NEW). 1983, c. 460, 2 The State of Maine claims a copyright in its codified statutes. If you intend to republish this material, we require that you include the following disclaimer in your publication: All copyrights and other rights to statutory text are reserved by the State of Maine. The text included in this publication reflects changes made through the First Special Session of the 128th Maine Legislature and is current through November 1, 2017. The text is subject to change without notice. It is a version that has not been officially certified by the Secretary of State. Refer to the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated and supplements for certified text. The Office of the Revisor of Statutes also requests that you send us one copy of any statutory publication you may produce. Our goal is not to restrict publishing activity, but to keep track of who is publishing what, to identify any needless duplication and to preserve the State's copyright rights. PLEASE NOTE: The Revisor's Office cannot perform research for or provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal assistance, please contact a qualified attorney. 11.4.2017 1411. Compensation of the board 41