Title 30-A, Title 30-A

1. Acquisition of undeveloped land. If the municipal officers determine by resolution that the acquisition and development of undeveloped vacant land, not within a slum or blighted area, is essential to the proper clearance or redevelopment of slum or blighted areas or a necessar…

The authority may issue bonds to finance any undertakings authorized by this chapter under the following conditions. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 1. Hea…

The authority may issue bonds from time to time in its discretion to finance the undertaking of any urban renewal project under this chapter, including, but not limited to, the payment of principal and interest upon any advances for surveys and plans, and may issue refunding bond…

In any contract for financial assistance with the Federal Government, the authority may obligate itself to convey to the Federal Government possession of or title to the urban renewal project and land in the project to which the contract relates which is owned by the authority, u…

All public officers, municipal corporations, political subdivisions and public bodies, all banks, trust companies, bankers, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking …

1. Property exempt from execution. All property, including funds of the authority, is exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, and no execution or other judicial process may issue against the authority's property nor may judgment against the authority be a charge or l…

1. Sale or lease of property. The authority, for the purpose of this chapter, may sell or lease for such sums as may be agreed upon all or any part of a renewal area to the redeveloper or, if the property is to be used for public purposes, to any appropriate public agency. A. The…

The authority may: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 1. Invest funds. Invest any funds held in reserves or sinking funds or any funds not required for immedi…

Acting through one or more trustees or other persons designated by the authority, examinations and investigations may be conducted to: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8,…

For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the planning, undertaking or carrying out of an urban renewal project, the municipality or any other public body, upon any terms that it may determine, with or without consideration, may: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. …

The authority, to the greatest extent it determines to be feasible in carrying out this chapter, shall afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the municipality as a whole, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban renewal area by private enterpri…

The municipality may grant funds to the authority for the purpose of aiding the authority in carrying out any of its powers and functions under this chapter. To obtain funds for this purpose, the municipality may levy taxes and may issue and sell its bonds. Any bonds issued by th…

Any instrument executed by the authority and purporting to convey any right, title or interest in any property under this chapter is conclusive evidence of compliance with this chapter insofar as title or other interest of any bona fide purchasers, lessees or transferees of the p…

1. Acquisition of interest. No public official or employee of a municipality, or board or commission of a municipality, and no trustee or employee of an authority which has been vested by a municipality with urban renewal project powers under this chapter may voluntarily acquire …

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Act."

The Legislature finds and declares that: [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] 1. Blighted, abandoned, environmentally hazardous and functionally obsolete property burdens public resources. There exist areas in the State in need of economic revitalization where blighted, abandoned and env…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] 1. Abandoned. "Abandoned" with reference to a property means a property that is vacant and to which the owner has no intent to return. 2.…

The Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority, as established in Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 7‑G and referred to in this chapter as "the redevelopment authority," is a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the State. [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] The pu…

1. Members appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall appoint 9 members to serve as commissioners of the redevelopment authority subject to review and confirmation by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic and community development ma…

The Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Fund, referred to in this chapter as "the fund," is established as a dedicated nonlapsing fund to support the purposes of the redevelopment authority. Fees collected pursuant to Title 38, section 2203‑A, subsection 2‑A must be deposited into the …

1. Eligible properties. The following are eligible properties for the purposes of this chapter: A. Property that the redevelopment authority has determined is abandoned as demonstrated by a totality of evidence including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Doors and windows o…

The redevelopment authority has the following powers and duties: [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).] 1. Suit. To sue and be sued; 2. Seal. To adopt an official seal; 3. Office. To maintain an office at a place designated by the redevelopment authority within the State; 3-A. General corp…

The redevelopment authority may acquire all or any part of real property in accordance with this chapter by the exercise of the power of eminent domain whenever the redevelopment authority determines that the acquisition of the real property is in the public interest or necessary…

1. Authorization. The redevelopment authority may provide by resolution for the issuance of bonds for the purpose of funding the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Fund, or any successor to the fund. The bonds of the redevelopment authority do not constitute a debt or liability of the…

1. Biennial report. The redevelopment authority shall submit biennially, beginning with the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic development matters a complete report on the activitie…

The Legislature finds and declares that: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 1. Existence of depressed areas. There exists in the municipalities of the State d…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 1. Blight…

1. Appropriations. A municipality may raise or appropriate money and may accept and appropriate state or federal grants to provide decent housing and a suitable living environment and to expand economic opportunities under a duly approved and adopted community development program…

The following provisions govern the exercise of eminent domain powers by the municipal officers. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 1. Adoption of resolution …

1. Confidential information. Records containing the following information are deemed confidential for the purposes of Title 1, section 402, subsection 3, paragraph A: A. Any information acquired by a municipality or a member, officer, employee or agent of a municipality from an a…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] 1. Assessed share. "Assessed share" means a special assessment that represents that portion of the total projected cost of an imp…

A municipality may create one or more capital improvement districts within the municipal boundaries.

In order to establish a capital improvement district, a municipality shall adhere to the following procedures. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).] 1. Initial determinations. In order to establish a capital improvement district, the municipal officers shall establish all the publ…

1. Advisory committee. The municipal officers are responsible for implementing improvements to the capital improvement district. For the purposes of overseeing the authorized improvements to the capital improvement district, the municipal officers shall appoint an advisory commit…

A capital improvement district created under this chapter may not be dissolved until the debt created by the improvements is finally discharged and the special assessments levied for the purpose of providing for those improvements have been paid or otherwise satisfied. The munici…

1. Legislative finding. The Legislature finds that there is a need to provide assistance in the financing of substantial capital investments in environmental improvement projects that will be required by state and federal regulation of the State's pulp and paper industry. These i…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 671, §2 (NEW).] 1. Captured assessed value. "Captured assessed value" means the valuation amount by which the current assessed value of a pulp and paper …

1. Districts. The municipal legislative body may designate development districts within the boundaries of the municipality. Before designating a development district, the municipal legislative body or the municipal legislative body's designee shall hold at least one public hearin…

1. Captured assessed value. The municipality may retain all or part of the tax increment of a tax increment financing district for the purpose of financing the development program. The amount of tax increment to be retained is determined by designating the amount of captured asse…

A municipality may receive grants or gifts for the purposes of this chapter. The tax increment within a development district may be used as the local match for certain grant programs.

The legislative body of a municipality may authorize, issue and sell bonds, including, but not limited to, general obligation or revenue bonds or notes, that mature within 20 years from the date of issue, or may enter into other types of financing transactions as it determines ap…

The legislative body of a municipality may create a department, designate an existing department, office, agency, municipal housing or redevelopment authority or enter into a contractual arrangement with a private entity to administer activities authorized under this chapter.

The legislative body of a municipality may create an advisory board, a majority of whose members must be owners or occupants of real property located in or adjacent to the development district that they serve. The advisory board shall advise the legislative body and the designate…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 696, §3 (NEW).] 1. Commercial and industrial property. "Commercial and industrial property" means real and personal property used for or in connection wi…

Municipal incentive development zones may be established to assist municipalities in encouraging private investment in industrial and commercial projects through the provision of public infrastructure necessary for improvements. Improvements and investments must provide new emplo…

1. Procedures for establishment of zones. The municipal legislative body shall comply with the following procedures in establishing municipal incentive development zones. A. The municipal legislative body may establish municipal incentive development zones within the boundaries o…