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 §8113. Conflict of interest
§8113. Conflict of interest A director, officer or employee of the authority may not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or proposed contract of the authority. A director, officer or employee may not participate in any decision on any contract entered into by the authority if that individual has any interest, direct […]
23 §7320. Application for financial assistance
§7320. Application for financial assistance 1. Annual application and approval required. Any person, corporation, partnership or other business entity which provides railroad transportation for compensation in the State, or seeks to acquire or construct additional rail lines in the State, shall apply to the Department of Transportation for the privilege of receiving financial assistance from […]
23 §8114. Powers
§8114. Powers The authority may: [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).] 1. Suit. Sue and be sued; [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).] 2. Seal. Have a seal and alter the seal at pleasure; [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).] 3. Bylaws; rules. Adopt from time to time and amend bylaws covering […]
23 §8001. Short title
§8001. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as the “Passenger Rail Service Act.” [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).
23 §8115. Obligations of authority
§8115. Obligations of authority All expenses incurred in carrying out this chapter must be paid solely from funds provided to or obtained by the authority pursuant to this chapter. Any notes, obligations or liabilities under this chapter may not be deemed to be a debt of the State or a pledge of the faith and […]
23 §8002. Definitions
§8002. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).] 1. Authority. “Authority” means the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority and any successors to that authority. [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).] 2. Government agency. “Government agency” […]