1 §1009. Recommendations to Legislature
§1009. Recommendations to Legislature Following a general election, the commission may solicit suggestions for improving campaign financing and reporting and the administration of the other areas within the commission’s jurisdiction. The commission shall review the suggestions and may submit legislation within 90 days of the general election based on those suggestions or on proposals by […]
1 §1017-A. Civil penalties; late and incomplete statements; failure to file (REPEALED)
§1017-A. Civil penalties; late and incomplete statements; failure to file (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 268, §4 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 704, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §12 (RP).
1 §1011. Statement of purpose
§1011. Statement of purpose The Maine Legislature enjoys a high reputation for progressive accomplishment. The vast majority of its members are public officers of integrity and dedication, seeking at all times to maintain high standards of ethical conduct. [PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW).] The public interest is best served by attracting and retaining […]
1 §1018. Updating statement (REPEALED)
§1018. Updating statement (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 252, §4 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 75, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §13 (RP).
1 §1012. Definitions
§1012. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 561, §4 (RPR).] 1. Close economic association. “Close economic association” means the employers, employees, partners or clients of the Legislator or a member of the Legislator’s immediate family; corporations in which the […]
1 §1019. False statement; failure to file (REPEALED)
§1019. False statement; failure to file (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 252, §5 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §12 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 471, §5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §14 (RP).
1 §1013. Authority; procedures
§1013. Authority; procedures 1. Authority. The commission has authority: A. To issue, on request of any Legislator on an issue involving that Legislator, or on its own motion, written advisory opinions and guidance on problems or questions involving possible violations of legislative ethics; [PL 2007, c. 642, §6 (AMD).] B. To investigate complaints […]
1 §1020. Penalty for false accusations
§1020. Penalty for false accusations Any person who files a false charge of a conflict of interest with the commission or any member of the commission, which he does not believe to be true, or whoever induces another to file a false charge of a conflict of interest, which he does not believe to be […]
1 §1014. Violations of legislative ethics
§1014. Violations of legislative ethics 1. Situations involving conflict of interest. A Legislator engages in a violation of legislative ethics if that Legislator votes on a question in connection with a conflict of interest in committee or in either body of the Legislature or attempts to influence the outcome of that question unless a presiding […]
1 §952. Definitions
§952. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 494 (NEW).] 1. Displaced person. “Displaced person” means any individual or entity who moves from a dwelling or place of business as a result of the acquisition, in whole or in part, […]