§501. Declaration of policy The Legislature declares it is the policy of the State that in order to preserve the architectural, historic and environmental heritage of the people of the State, and to develop and promote the cultural, educational and economic benefits of these resources, the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, as established by Title 5, […]
§502. Maine Historic Preservation Commission There is created the Maine Historic Preservation Commission. It consists of 11 members made up as follows: The Commissioner of Transportation or a representative of the Department of Transportation, and the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or a representative of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, to serve […]
§503. Membership Upon the expiration of the term of existing members, the term of office of each appointed member shall be 5 years or until his successor is appointed and qualified. No member shall serve more than 2 successive terms. In the case of a vacancy, other than the expiration of a term, the appointment […]
§504. Duties The commission shall set policy with regard to: [PL 1979, c. 21 (RPR).] 1. Administration. The steps which are necessary and relevant to encourage and stimulate public interest and participation in the historic, architectural and archaeological heritage of our State, and to advise the State Historic Preservation Officer with regard to liaison […]
§505. Director 1. Appointment. The Maine Historic Preservation Commission may appoint a director who must be qualified by special training or experience in the field of historic preservation and who shall also serve as the State Historic Preservation Officer upon appointment by the Governor and is subject to removal for cause under the Civil Service […]
§506. Hearings; contracts The commission may hold public and private hearings related to the field of historic preservation. The director may enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available, with individuals or organizations and institutions for services furthering the objectives of this chapter; and enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available, with […]
§507. Assistance from other state agencies The director may request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or agency of the State such assistance and data as will enable him to properly carry out this chapter. [PL 1979, c. 21 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 536, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 21 (RPR).
§508. Recommendations The director shall make recommendations and give assistance to private and governmental bodies as consistent with the purposes of this chapter. [PL 1979, c. 21 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 536, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 21 (RPR).
§509. Compliance with federal law The State Historic Preservation Officer may adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, to enable the State to comply with any law of the United States intended to promote public historic preservation services. The Treasurer of State shall be custodian of any money that […]
§510. Annual report (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 536, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 625, §186 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 21 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 700, §B41 (RP).
§511. Support for state rehabilitation tax credits 1. Program. The director shall administer, in consultation with the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services, a program in support of state rehabilitation tax credits for income-producing historic structures pursuant to Title 36, section 5219-BB. [PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. WW, §1 (NEW).] […]
