23 §8117. Fair practices; affirmative action
§8117. Fair practices; affirmative action The authority is subject to and shall comply with Title 5, chapter 65. [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).
23 §8118. Property of the authority
§8118. Property of the authority 1. Property of the authority. All property of the authority pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is exempt from levy and sale by virtue of any execution and an execution or other judicial process is not a valid lien upon its property held pursuant to the provisions of this […]
23 §8119. Exemption from taxes
§8119. Exemption from taxes Because the accomplishment by the authority of the authorized purpose stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of the State and for the improvement of their commerce and prosperity and is the performance of essential governmental functions, the authority may not be required to pay any taxes […]
23 §8120. Employees
§8120. Employees Employees of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority are subject to the state retirement provisions of Title 5, Part 20 and the state employee health insurance program under Title 5, chapter 13, subchapter II. [PL 1999, c. 152, Pt. E, §4 (NEW).] The retirement accounts of state employees transferred to the […]
23 §8004. Contracts; studies
§8004. Contracts; studies In order to implement section 8003 and the purposes of this chapter, the authority is directed to: [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).] 1. Conduct studies. Conduct or cause to be conducted any studies that the authority determines necessary or proper; [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).] 2. Enter into […]
23 §8005. Initial funding (REPEALED)
§8005. Initial funding (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 543, §2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 312, §3 (RP).
23 §8006. Funding
§8006. Funding The authority is directed to use any revenues it receives from the operation of the passenger rail service established pursuant to this chapter to pay the operational expenses of that passenger rail service. The authority is directed to seek and use funds necessary to pay all operational expenses of this passenger rail service […]
23 §8007. Federal funds
§8007. Federal funds The authority may take all actions consistent with this chapter necessary to qualify for, accept and disburse any money that the Federal Government may grant or loan to the authority to fund any actions required of the authority under the terms of this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).] SECTION […]
23 §8008. Government agencies
§8008. Government agencies Any government agency may allocate money and take other actions that may aid in the implementation of this chapter. The authority may provide funds, including loans and matching grants, to government agencies in order to encourage their participation in implementing this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL […]
23 §8009. Reasonable fares
§8009. Reasonable fares Fares for the passenger rail service established pursuant to this chapter must be set at reasonable levels to encourage use of this service. [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).