§821. Eminent domain When the Governor has issued a proclamation in accordance with section 742 and, when in the Governor’s judgment for the protection and welfare of the State and its inhabitants, the situation requires it as a matter of public necessity or convenience, the Governor may take possession of any real or personal property […]
§822. Immunity Neither the State nor any of its agencies or political subdivisions nor a person called out pursuant to section 784-A, including a voluntary and uncompensated grantor of a permit for the use of the grantor’s premises as an emergency management shelter, may, while engaged in any emergency management activities and while complying with […]
§823. Compensation for injuries received in line of duty All members of the emergency management forces are deemed to be employees of the State while on, preparing for or training for emergency management duty. They have all the rights given to state employees under the former Maine Workers’ Compensation Act or the Maine Workers’ Compensation […]
§824. Appropriations 1. General Fund. The Governor may whenever an emergency has been declared, as provided in section 742, transfer to the agency money from the General Fund of the State, including unexpended appropriation balances of any state department or agency, allotted or otherwise. The Governor may expend that money for the purpose of carrying […]
§825. Acceptance of aid Whenever the Federal Government or any of its agencies or officers or any person, firm or corporation offers to the State or to any of its political subdivisions services, equipment, supplies, materials or funds by way of gift, grant or loan, for purposes of emergency management, the State, acting through the […]
§826. Transfer of equipment Subject to the approval of the Governor, the director may convey equipment, supplies, materials or funds by sale, lease or grant to any political subdivision of the State for emergency management purposes. The conveyance is subject to the terms of the offer and the applicable state rules and federal regulations. […]
§827. Aid in emergency; penalty Upon the issuance of a proclamation as provided in section 742, the Governor may utilize any available property and enlist the aid of any person to assist in the effort to control, put out or end the disaster, catastrophe or emergency or aid in the caring for the safety of […]
§828. Right-of-way; violation Personnel and equipment required to respond to emergency calls under this chapter shall have the right-of-way over all public ways and roads and the Governor is granted the right to close or restrict traffic on all roads in any area. Whoever fails to give the right-of-way to personnel, vehicles and equipment required […]
§829. Enforcement It is the duty of every agency for emergency management established pursuant to this chapter and of the officers to execute and enforce orders and rules adopted by the Governor under authority of this chapter. Each emergency management agency shall have available for inspection at its office all orders and rules made by […]
§830. Violations Every officer of a political subdivision of the State with administrative responsibilities under this chapter who intentionally violates any of the provisions of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $20 may be adjudged. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
§831. Utilization of existing services and facilities In carrying out this chapter, the Governor and the executive officers or governing bodies of the political subdivisions of the State shall utilize the services and facilities of existing departments, offices and agencies of the State and all their political subdivisions to the maximum extent practicable. The officers […]
§832. Political activity prohibited An emergency management organization established under the authority of this chapter may not participate in any form of political activity and may not be employed directly or indirectly for political purpose. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §41 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. […]
§833. Civil emergency preparedness personnel (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 207 (RP).
§834. Inconsistent laws suspended Except as otherwise provided, all existing laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with this chapter or of any order or rule issued under the authority of this chapter shall be suspended during the period of time and to the extent that the inconsistency exists. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] SECTION […]
