23 §1923. Agreements with United States
§1923. Agreements with United States The commissioner is authorized, empowered and directed to enter into agreements with the United States or its agencies and subdivisions to control signs in accordance with national standards, this chapter and the best interests of the State. Nothing in this chapter may abridge any agreements with the United States in […]
23 §1924. License or permits under repealed Title 32, chapter 38
§1924. License or permits under repealed Title 32, chapter 38 1. License. Any license issued pursuant to repealed Title 32, section 2713, shall remain in effect for 6 years from January 1, 1978, provided a licensee shall apply annually and pay the annual fee to the commissioner provided in repealed Title 32, section 2713. This […]
23 §1912-C. Guide signs on the interstate system
§1912-C. Guide signs on the interstate system 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Advance guide sign” means a sign described in the national standards that identifies the principal destinations and routes served by an exit and the distance to that […]
23 §1901. Legislative findings
§1901. Legislative findings The Legislature of this State makes the following findings of fact. [PL 1981, c. 318, §1 (RPR).] 1. Tourist industry. A large and increasing number of tourists has been coming to Maine and, as a result, the tourist industry is one of the important sources of income for Maine citizens, with […]
23 §1913. Categorical signs (REPEALED)
§1913. Categorical signs (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §196 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 477, §7 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 311, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 318, §2 (RP). PL 1981, c. 576, §6 (RP).
23 §1902. Policy and purposes
§1902. Policy and purposes To promote the public health, safety, economic development and other aspects of the general welfare, it is in the public interest to provide tourists and travelers with information and guidance concerning public accommodations, facilities, commercial services and other businesses and points of scenic, cultural, historic, educational, recreational and religious interest. To […]
23 §1913-A. Categorical signs
§1913-A. Categorical signs 1. Signs within the public right-of-way. The following signs may be erected and maintained within the public right-of-way without license or permit as long as they conform to applicable provisions of this Title and rules adopted pursuant to this Title: A. Signs bearing noncommercial messages erected by a duly constituted governmental […]
23 §1903. Definitions
§1903. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 318, §1 (RPR).] 1. Commissioner. “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Transportation. [PL 1981, c. 318, §1 (RPR).] 1-A. Controlled access highway. “Controlled access highway” means a highway to which, in the […]
23 §1914. On-premises signs
§1914. On-premises signs 1. License and permit. Except as provided in subsection 4, a license or permit may not be required for an on-premises sign. [PL 2013, c. 529, §9 (AMD).] 2. Number. On-premises signs on any one property may not exceed 10 in number, except in the case of more than one business, […]
23 §1904. Travel Information Advisory Council (REPEALED)
§1904. Travel Information Advisory Council (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 318, §1 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 576, §2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §§140,141 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B99 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 735, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 548, §B2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 152, §F1 […]