37-B §784-B. Maine First Responders State-wide Mutual Aid Agreement
§784-B. Maine First Responders State-wide Mutual Aid Agreement All political subdivisions within the State are covered by the Maine First Responders State-wide Mutual Aid Agreement, dated November 2008, as drafted by the agency and referred to in this section as “the agreement,” except that a political subdivision may withdraw from the agreement by enacting a […]
37-B §706. Citizens’ Civil Emergency Commission (REPEALED)
§706. Citizens’ Civil Emergency Commission (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 816, §B9 (RAL). PL 1985, c. 737, §A106 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 402, §A194 (RP).
37-B §785. State Civil Service Appeals Board services
§785. State Civil Service Appeals Board services Local emergency management agencies organized pursuant to this subchapter may accept the services of the Bureau of Human Resources and adopt board rules for the purpose of qualifying for federal funds. The Bureau of Human Resources may enter into agreements with the emergency management agencies for the purpose […]
37-B §707. Grants and gifts
§707. Grants and gifts The Maine Emergency Management Agency is authorized to accept gifts, grants and research funds and to undertake contractual relationships with the Federal Government, other state and provincial governments, counties, municipalities, corporations, foundations and other legal entities to carry out the purposes for which it was created, including, without limitation, conducting emergency […]
37-B §786. Enforcement
§786. Enforcement 1. Law enforcement officers. Duly appointed law enforcement officers of local, state and sheriffs’ organizations are empowered to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter or any rules promulgated thereunder in times of an emergency or during authorized alerts, including partial or full mobilization necessary to carry out section 742. Failure to […]
37-B §708. Homeland Security Advisory Council
§708. Homeland Security Advisory Council The Homeland Security Advisory Council, as established in Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 91 and referred to in this section as “the council,” shall advise the Governor on the coordination of homeland security activities of state agencies and the most effective use of grant funds. [PL 2005, c. 634, […]
37-B §791. General provisions
§791. General provisions 1. Purpose. This subchapter is intended to be consistent with and facilitate implementation of the provisions of the United States Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, Public Law 99-499. [PL 1989, c. 464, §3 (NEW).] 2. Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following […]
37-B §709. Governor’s homeland security advisor
§709. Governor’s homeland security advisor The Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management serves as the Governor’s homeland security advisor. [PL 2013, c. 146, §8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 146, §8 (NEW).
37-B §792. State Emergency Response Commission
§792. State Emergency Response Commission 1. Composition and terms. The State Emergency Response Commission, referred to in this subchapter as the “commission,” as established by Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 13‑A, to implement effective emergency response to releases of hazardous chemicals. The commission is composed of 14 members as follows: A. The Commissioner of […]
37-B §741. Governor’s powers
§741. Governor’s powers 1. Control during emergencies. In the event of disaster beyond local control, the Governor may assume direct operational control over all or any part of the emergency management and public safety functions within the State. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §34 (RPR).] 2. Cooperation. In performing the duties required by […]