MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE
Attorney General Opinions and Memoranda
 
 
Date No. Title From: To: Legislation Statutes Cases Constitution Regulations Other AGOps Notes
02/20/1874 Validity of insurance placed on foreign companies that have not complied with the laws of this State Joshua Nye, Insurance Commissioner RS 1874, c. 49, §50
02/26/1874 Discretion of county sheriff to omit proceedings by complaint and warrant of search and seizure, against certain alleged offenders Nelson Dingley, Jr., Governor PL 1872, c. 62 RS 1871, c. 27
06/01/1874 Entitlement of the Trustees of the Maine Female Seminary to land granted by the State Nelson Dingley, Jr., Governor; Executive Council P&SL 1850, c. 374 RS 1871, c. 5, §9 Me. Const. Art. X, §5
06/25/1874 Taxation of horses and cars of the Portland Horse Railroad Company by the city of Portland Nelson Dingley, Jr., Governor; Executive Council PL 1874, c. 258 RS 1871, c. 6, §19; RS 1871, c. 46, §21
06/25/1874 Jurisdiction of the courts of this State in the case of a someone inflicting mortal injuries on ship mate on board of a schooner upon the high seas Nelson Dingley, Jr., Governor RS 1871, c. 131, §3
07/13/1874 West Waterville tax case S. C. Hatch, Treasurer
01/31/1878 Report on Resolve Relating to Settlers' Lots Under the Treaty of Washington Lucilius A. Emery, AG Senate; House Resolves 1843, c. 146; Resolves 1844, c. 262; Resolves 1854, c. 132; Resolves 1861, c. 61; Resolves 1873, c. 204; Resolves 1877, c. 277
04/08/1889 Effect of PL 1889, c. 313 on current board of railroad commissioners and eligibility of legislators to serve on the board Charles E. Littlefield, AG Edwin C. Burleigh, Governor PL 1889, c. 313 RS 1883, c. 51, §113 9 S.Ct. 210 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; Me. Const. Art. IX, §5
04/09/1889 Eligibility of legislators to appointment as commissioners under several resolves of 1889-1890 Charles E. Littlefield, AG Edwin C. Burleigh, Governor Resolves 1822, c. 26; Resolves 1889, c. 176; Resolves 1889, c. 207; Resolves 1889, c. 228; Resolves 1889, c. 232 3 Me. 481 Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10
08/08/1891 Method of foreign insurance company for issuing policies through agent in Maine Charles E. Littlefield, AG Joseph O. Smith, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1883, c. 49, §72 ff
08/03/1897 Method of foreign insurance company for issuing policies through agent in Maine William T. Haines, AG S. W. Carr, Commissioner, Insurance PL 1895, c. 95; PL 1897, c. 256 RS 1883, c. 49, §72 ff
00/00/1901 Tenure of office of appointive officers of Maine Industrial School for Girls Geo. M. Seiders, AG Trustees of the Maine Industrial School for Girls PL 1899, c. 127
03/00/1901 Tenure of office of the members of the Board of State Assessors Geo. M. Seiders, AG Board of State Assessors PL 1891, c. 103 70 Me. 570
04/30/1901 School lands - title- the owners of the proceeds thereof Geo. M. Seiders, AG John Fremont Hill, Governor PL 1824, c. 254; PL 1824, c. 280; P&SL 1826, c. 403; P&SL 1831, c. 510; P&SL 1849, c. 214 4 Mass. 384; 16 Mass. 16; 16 Mass. 76; 45 Me. 133
05/00/1901 "Time deposits" in trust companies and banks Geo. M. Seiders, AG PL 1901, c. 286
08/24/1901 Petition for abatement of excessive taxes Geo. M. Seiders, AG Board of State Assessors PL 1891, c. 103 RS 1883, c. 6, §45
10/11/1901 Scope of authority of the warden of the states prison, in relation to the disbursement of the states prison funds Geo. M. Seiders, AG State Board of Inspectors of Prisons and Jails RS 1883, c. 115, §8; RS 1883, c. 140, §5; RS 1883, c. 140, §8; RS 1883, c. 140, §13
03/06/1902 Health insurance - notice Geo. M. Seiders, AG Stephen W. Carr, Insurance Commissioner PL 1887, c. 109; PL 1895, c. 46
08/15/1902 Loan and building associations. Kindred associations doing business similar in manner to that of loan and building associations Geo. M. Seiders, AG F. E. Timberlake, Bank Examiner PL 1891, c. 79
00/00/1903 Boards of health in plantations A. G. Young, Secretary, State Board of Health PL 1887, c. 123; PL 1891, c. 118; PL 1895, c. 154 RS 1883, c. 1, §6
02/10/1903 Low grade feed stuff A. W. Gilman, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1897, c. 334
09/07/1903 Paying duties on and shipping smelts through the state A. R. Nickerson, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1901, c. 284; PL 1903, c. 70 RS 1883, c. 133, §4
10/02/1903 Blank application for the appointment of "executive agents" and a blank certificate of agreement for Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company S. W. Carr, Commissioner, Insurance PL 1891, c. 128; PL 1885, c. 295; PL 1887, c. 109; PL 1891, c. 112; PL 1895, c. 95 RS 1883, c. 49, §19; RS 1883, c. 49, §73
10/17/1903 Application of law relating to loan and building associations to the New England Real Estate and Title Company F. E. Timberlake, Bank Examiner PL 1891, c. 79 RS 1883, c. 47
05/06/1904 White paupers on Indian reservation PL 1840, c. 64 RS 1903, c. 2, §1; RS 1903, c. 13, §7 ff; RS 1903, c. 25 ff; RS 1903, c. 27, §1; RS 1903, c. 27, §30 3 Me. 455; 21 Me. 535; 84 Me. 465; 90 Me. 512; 91 Me. 70
10/03/1904 Sale of wild lands for state and county taxes Oramandal Smith RS 1903, c. 8, §4; RS 1903, c. 9, §40 ff 25 Me. 359; 27 Me. 289; 40 Me. 160; 46 Me. 516; 58 Me. 518; 60 Me. 270; 61 Me. 548; 68 Me. 316; 75 Me. 485; 80 Me. 137; 86 Me. 514
11/02/1904 Application of Maine law to New York life insurance company George M. Seiders, AG RS 1903, c. 49, §79
06/24/1905 Expense account of state and county officers Secretary of State PL 1905, c. 49
08/12/1905Salmon netsWarren C. Philbrook, AGA. R. Nickerson, Commissioner, Sea and Shore FisheriesRS 1903, c. 41, §38; RS 1903, c. 41, §40; RS 1903, c. 41, §43; RS 1903, c. 41, §46
01/03/1906 Births - record of in unincorporated places Department of Vital Statistics RS 1903, c. 1, §6; RS 1903, c. 61, §26 77 Me. 418
01/31/1906 State officer within the meaning of the provisions of Chapter 49 of the Public Laws of 1905 William T. Cobb, Governor; Executive Council PL 1905, c. 49 RS 1903, c. 2, §37; RS 1903, c. 2, §40; RS 1903, c. 29, §15 3 Me. 481
02/15/1906 State roads - reimbursement to towns by state William T. Cobb, Governor; Executive Council PL 1905, c. 115; Resolves 1905, c. 166 RS 1903, c. 23, §99 ff
02/28/1906Registration before 21st birthdayWarren C. Philbrook, AAGHarry E. Stetson, Board of Registration
03/01/1906 Taxes upon personal property stored outside the jurisdiction of the state Board of State Assessors RS 1883, c. 6, §14; RS 1903, c. 9, §13 93 Me. 333
05/16/1906 State roads - plantations included under provisions of Commissioner of Highways RS 1903, c. 23, §99 ff
05/16/1906 Road commissioners - right to take material within the limits of highway from one place to another for purpose of construction and repair of ways Commissioner of Highways
06/09/1906 Marriage - commission to solemnize not to issue to aliens William T. Cobb, Governor; Executive Council 70 Me. 560
10/18/1906 Plantations - taxation of Board of State Assessors P&SL 1895, c. 123; P&SL 1905, c. 13; P&SL 1905, c. 127; P&SL 1905, c. 366 RS 1903, c. 4, §113 ff
10/31/1906 Savings banks - requirements of certain bonds in order to make them legal investment for State Bank Examiner PL 1905, c. 103 RS 1903, c. 48, §23
11/02/1906 Sturgis bill - payment of certain fees to commissioners and deputies by counties to state treasurer State Treasurer PL 1905, c. 92
11/09/1906 State assayer - not to delegate authority William T. Cobb, Governor; Executive Council 59 Me. 483
11/24/1906 County commissioners - election of William T. Cobb, Governor; Executive Council PL 1831, c. 500; PL 1842, c. 3; PL 1880, c. 239 RS 1903, c. 80, §3 50 Me. 607; 61 Me. 601
11/27/1906 Bonds of public officers Secretary of State RS 1903, c. 49, §119; RS 1903, c. 81, §2
00/00/1907 Marriage laws - Public Laws, 1907 William T. Cobb, Governor PL 1907, c. 99 RS 1903, c. 61, §11
00/00/1907 State printing - University of Maine and Maine Agricultural Experiment Station Thurston S. Burns, Executive Council PL 1905, c. 138 RS 1903, c. 3, §24 ff
00/00/1907 Telephone companies - returns of mutual companies Arthur I. Brown, Secretary of State RS 1903, c. 8, §35 ff
00/00/1907 School mill tax for 1907 Pascal P. Gilmore, State Treasurer PL 1907, c. 111; P&SL 1907, c. 445; P&SL 1907, c. 446 RS 1903, c. 15, §124
00/00/1907 Mattamiscontis - disposition of funds Pascal P. Gilmore, State Treasurer P&SL 1907, c. 95 RS 1903, c. 7, §19
00/00/1907 Insurance agents and brokers - revocation of license S. W. Carr, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1903, c. 49, §97
00/00/1907 Automobile insurance S. W. Carr, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1903, c. 49, §4; RS 1903, c. 49, §41
00/00/1907 Assessment casualties company - reduction of reserve fund S. W. Carr, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1903, c. 49, §126
00/00/1907 Fraternal beneficiary associations - deposit with State Treasurer S. W. Carr, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1903, c. 49, §139; RS 1903, c. 49, §140
00/00/1907 State road matter Paul D. Sargent, Commissioner, Highways PL 1907, c. 112
00/00/1907 State road law - contract work Paul D. Sargent, Commissioner, Highways PL 1907, c. 112
00/00/1907 State road law - completion of contract Paul D. Sargent, Commissioner, Highways PL 1907, c. 112
00/00/1907 State road law - alteration of location by county commissioners Paul D. Sargent, Commissioner, Highways PL 1907, c. 112 RS 1903, c. 23, §1 ff; RS 1903, c. 23, §99 ff
00/00/1907 State road law - articles in town warrant Paul D. Sargent, Commissioner, Highways PL 1907, c. 112
00/00/1907 Contract for state road Paul D. Sargent, Commissioner, Highways PL 1907, c. 112 18 Me. 19
00/00/1907 Salaries of public officers Charles P. Hatch, State Auditor Resolves 1836, c. 30; Resolves 1838, c. 49; Resolves 1839, c. 88; Resolves 1840, c. 32; PL 1843, c. 19; PL 1847, c. 33; Resolves 1855, c. 223; PL 1879, c. 150; Resolves 1895, c. 18; Resolves 1899, c. 3; PL 1899, c. 75 RS 1857, c. 143, §4; RS 1871, c. 143, §4; RS 1883, c. 115; RS 1903, c. 2, §20; RS 1903, c. 116
00/00/1907 Deputy fish warden - form of oath James Donahue, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1903, c. 1, §6; RS 1903, c. 2, §37 ff; RS 1903, c. 41
00/00/1907 Fortnightly wages - enforcement of statute George E. Morrison, State Factory Inspector RS 1903, c. 40, §57; RS 1903, c. 40, §58
00/00/1907 Examining boards - disposition of fees received A. G. Young, State Board of Embalming Examiners PL 1905, c. 54 RS 1903, c. 18, §18
00/00/1907 Vital statistics - false returns A. G. Young, Registrar of Vital Statistics PL 1895, c. 154; PL 1903, c. 180 RS 1903, c. 61, §21; RS 1903, c. 61, §32; RS 1903, c. 61, §37
00/00/1907 Fertilizer inspection - available appropriation Charles D. Woods, Director, Maine Agricultural Experiment Station PL 1893, c. 256; PL 1903, c. 217; P&SL 1903, c. 418; P&SL 1903, c. 419; PL 1905, c. 18; P&SL 1905, c. 25; P&SL 1905, c. 396; P&SL 1907, c. 21; P&SL 1907, c. 448 RS 1903, c. 39, §19 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 4, §4
00/00/1907 Insane convicts - support after expiration of sentence H. W. Mitchell, Superintendent, Eastern Maine Insane Hospital PL 1905, c. 104 RS 1903, c. 138, §7; RS 1903, c. 144, §22 ff
00/00/1907 State School for Boys - payment of expense of commitment and of subsistence E. P. Wentworth, Superintendent, School for Boys PL 1907, c. 120 RS 1903, c. 29, §57; RS 1903, c. 143, §3
00/00/1907 Industrial School for Girls - placing inmate in care of other persons Alfred Williams Anthony, Trustee, Maine Industrial School for Girls RS 1903, c. 69, §32 ff; RS 1903, c. 143, §23
00/00/1907 State stipend paid to agricultural societies A. W. Gilman, Commissioner, Agriculture RS 1903, c. 60, §14 47 Me. 275
00/00/1907 Criminal law - escaped prisoner - remainder of sentence - extradition Amos F. Carleton, Sheriff US Const. Art. IV, §2
00/00/1907 Corporations - indictments against body corporate and against stockholders, officers, agents or employees Frederick A. Hobbs, County Attorney 20 Me. 41; 43 Me. 198; 57 Me. 402; 74 Me. 268; 101 Me. 481
02/04/1908 Inquest on insane convict Warren C. Philbrook, AG William T. Cobb, Governor Resolves 1822, c. 21; PL 1823, c. 226; PL 1824, c. 282 RS 1903, c. 117, §7; RS 1903, c. 140, §11 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Laws/1823/Laws1823res_s0280-0288_Appendix_StatePrison.pdf
04/28/1908 Payment of high school funds to towns Warren C. Philbrook, AAG AG RS 1903, c. 15, §65
12/24/1908 Removal of school superintendent Warren C. Philbrook, AAG Payson Smith, State Superintendent of Schools
01/25/1909 Railroad commissioners; appointment of clerk and assistant clerk, R.S. Chap. 51, Sec. 48 Warren C. Philbrook, AG Bert M. Fernald RS 1903, c. 2, §37; RS 1903, c. 51, §48 72 Me. 542
02/04/1909 Alien paupers - P.L. 1905, c. 142 Warren C. Philbrook, AG Fred W. Bunker, Executive Council PL 1905, c. 142 21 Me. 334
03/30/1909 State aid to plantations Warren C. Philbrook, AG Paul D. Sargent, Commissioner, Highways PL 1907, c. 112 RS 1903, c. 4, §114; RS 1903, c. 9, §56; RS 1903, c. 23, §43 19060215; 19060516
03/31/1909 Fees of officers for commitment to State School for Boys Warren C. Philbrook, AG E. P. Wentworth, Superintendent, School for Boys RS 1903, c. 117, §5
04/14/1909 Chap. 39 P.L. 1909 - public bonds exemption from taxation - "after the 1st day of February, 1909" Warren C. Philbrook, AG George Pottle, State Assessor PL 1909, c. 49
06/07/1909 Protection of trees and shrubs from the introduction and ravages of dangerous insects and diseases Warren C. Philbrook, AG E. F. Hitchings PL 1907, c. 15; PL 1909, c. 34
06/18/1909 Chap. 142, P.L. 1905; support of alien paupers Warren C. Philbrook, AG Fred W. Bunker, Executive Council PL 1905, c. 142; PL 1907, c. 113 106 Me. 394
07/15/1909 P.L. 1907, Chapt. 93. Returns to State Assessors by Registers of Deeds Warren C. Philbrook, AG Board of State Assessors PL 1907, c. 93 31 Me. 272; 33 Me. 482; 35 Me. 345; 37 Me. 553; 41 Me. 15; 66 Me. 305; 83 Me. 282; 85 Me. 246; 90 Me. 479; 91 Me. 47; 92 Me. 151; 102 Me. 510
07/22/1909 Legality of investment of preferred stock by savings banks Warren C. Philbrook, AG William B. Skelton, Commissioner, Banks RS 1903, c. 48, §23
09/10/1909 Conditional appropriation for support of a free high school by municipality Warren C. Philbrook, AG Payson Smith, State Superintendent of Schools RS 1903, c. 15, §58
09/28/1909 P.L. 1909, Chaps. 202, 228, state work to be done by contract Warren C. Philbrook, AG George S. Bliss, Maine School for Feeble-Minded PL 1909, c. 202; PL 1909, c. 228
10/20/1909 State School for Boys - powers of trustees relating to probation and release Warren C. Philbrook, AG E. P. Wentworth, Superintendent, School for Boys RS 1903, c. 143, §7; RS 1903, c. 143, §10
12/18/1909 Taxation of personal property of non-residents Warren C. Philbrook, AG George Pottle, State Assessor RS 1903, c. 9, §13 105 Me. 54
12/29/1909 Military law; payment for attendance on drill nights Warren C. Philbrook, AG Adjutant General
01/02/1910PilotageWarren C. Philbrook, AGBert M. Fernald, Governor
02/19/1910 Registration in optometry Charles P. Barnes, AAG Albert M. Wentworth, Secretary, Maine Board of Optometry PL 1909, c. 105
01/05/1910 Heating of public building AG Lewis H. Fulton, Selectman, Bowdoinham PL 1907, c. 82
03/22/1910 Dental registration, statute of 1891, reciprocity with other states Warren C. Philbrook, AG Langdon S. Chilcott, President, Board of Dental Examiners PL 1891, c. 43 RS 1903, c. 17, §18 ff
05/11/1910 Chapter 113, P.L. 1909 - foreign corporations, certificates to be files with the Secretary of State Warren C. Philbrook, AG Arthur I. Brown, Secretary of State PL 1909, c. 113
05/12/1910 University of Maine - trustees and their powers Warren C. Philbrook, AG Bert M. Fernald P&SL 1865, c. 532; P&SL 1867, c. 362; PL 1874, c. 194
05/17/1910 Powers of public boards of health in connection with school property Charles P. Barnes, AAG A. G. Young, Secretary and Registrar of Vital Statistics PL 1909, c. 73 RS 1903, c. 15, §34; RS 1903, c. 18, §41; RS 1903, c. 18, §43; RS 1903, c. 18, §44
05/24/1910 State roads - contract for construction - parties thereto Warren C. Philbrook, AG Paul D. Sargent, Commissioner, Highways PL 1909, c. 69
07/05/1910 Distinction between wild birds and game birds; transportation out of state Warren C. Philbrook, AG J. W. Brackett, Commissioner, Inland Fish and Game PL 1905, c. 132; PL 1909, c. 90 RS 1903, c. 32, §8; RS 1903, c. 32, §40
07/15/1910 R.S. Chap. 32, Sec. 40 - screening outlets of ponds or lakes - payment of expense - from what source Warren C. Philbrook, AG J. W. Brackett, Commissioner, Inland Fish and Game Resolves 1909, c. 145; Resolves 1909, c. 215 RS 1903, c. 2, §20; RS 1903, c. 32, §40
07/15/1910Temporary loansWarren C. Philbrook, AGPascal P. Gilmore, State TreasurerResolves 1909, c. 10
07/28/1910 Investment of deposits in savings banks - R.S. Chap. 48, Sec. 23, Sub. Division 5, as amended by Chap. 11, P.L. 1909 Warren C. Philbrook, AG William B. Skelton, Commissioner, Banks PL 1909, c. 11 RS 1903, c. 48, §23
08/03/1910 Fish ways, R.S. Chap. 32, Sec. 41 Warren C. Philbrook, AG J. W. Brackett, Commissioner, Inland Fish and Game RS 1903, c. 32, §41
08/05/1910 Railroad companies; taxation of; apportionment of tax to cities and towns Warren C. Philbrook, AG Pascal P. Gilmore, State Treasurer RS 1903, c. 8, §24 23 Me. 248; 37 Me. 543; 48 Me. 368
08/19/1910 Marriage; persons authorized to solemnize marriages; ceremony by British consular officer Warren C. Philbrook, AG Bert M. Fernald PL 1909, c. 161 RS 1903, c. 61, §11; RS 1903, c. 61, §12; RS 1903, c. 61, §16 6 Me. 148
11/11/1910 License to corporation to buy, sell and tan deer skins and other valuable skins Warren C. Philbrook, AG J. W. Brackett, Commissioner, Inland Fish and Game PL 1907, c. 126 RS 1903, c. 32, §30
11/22/1910 Dexter Loan & Building Association Warren C. Philbrook, AG Pascal P. Gilmore, State Treasurer PL 1909, c. 24 RS 1903, c. 8, §57 103 Me. 418
07/06/1911 Mileage for computing the railroad franchise tax AG Obadiah Gardner, Chairman, Board of State Assessors RS 1903, c. 8, §25
05/02/1912 Women - Registers of Probate William R. Pattangall, AG Cyrus W. Davis, Secretary of State RS 1903, c. 65, §19 ff
01/08/1913 State Board of Health - towns not obliged to pay for antitoxin unless purchased of parties designated by state board Scott Wilson, AG A. G. Young, Secretary, State Board of Health PL 1909, c. 55
04/30/1913 Commitment of criminal insane Scott Wilson, AG Frank J. Ham, Warden, State Prison RS 1903, c. 138, §1 ff
05/07/1913 Superintendent of schools as town officer Scott Wilson, AG Payson Smith, State Superintendent of Schools
05/14/1913 Agricultural commissioner - authorized to direct work of live stock sanitary commissioner Scott Wilson, AG J. A. Roberts, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1911, c. 195
08/06/1913 Board of Medical Registration - meetings and certificates Scott Wilson, AG F. W. Pearl, Secretary, Board of Medical Registration
08/08/1913 Sea and shore fisheries - right of warden to search vessels Scott Wilson, AG Henry D. S. Woodbury, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1903, c. 41, §59
08/21/1913 Registered guide trespassing on wild lands Harold H. Murchie, AAG Blaine S. Viles, Forest Commissioner RS 1903, c. 32, §32; RS 1903, c. 32, §33
09/24/1913 Taxation of breakwater Scott Wilson, AG B. G. McIntire, Chairman, Board of State Assessors
09/25/1913 Taxation of personal property on New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Scott Wilson, AG B. G. McIntire, Chairman, Board of State Assessors PL 1909, c. 210 RS 1903, c. 8, §35; RS 1903, c. 8, §37; RS 1903, c. 8, §41
09/25/1913 Taxation of telephone poles Harold H. Murchie, AAG B. G. McIntire, Chairman, Board of State Assessors PL 1909, c. 210 RS 1903, c. 8, §35; RS 1903, c. 8, §37; RS 1903, c. 8, §41 The published version is credited to Scott Wilson, AG. This version is credited to "Harold H. Murchie (probably, as the style is not like Scott Wilson's - then Attorney General)"
12/16/1913 Marriage - authority to perform ceremony after one has ceased to be a clergyman or ordained minister Scott Wilson, AG Joseph E. Alexander, Secretary of State PL 1909, c. 161 RS 1903, c. 61, §11
01/03/1914 License to sell stock by corporations Scott Wilson, AG Harry M. Smith, Commissioner, Banks PL 1913, c. 209
01/08/1914 Board of Health - duty and expense of disinfecting Scott Wilson, AG A. G. Young, Secretary, Board of Health PL 1909, c. 78 RS 1903, c. 18, §28
01/08/1914 Directors of districts Scott Wilson, AG Payson Smith, State Superintendent of Schools P&SL 1887, c. 215; P&SL 1901, c. 281 RS 1903, c. 47, §3
01/14/1914 Highways - procedure of voting funds for state aid highways in cities Scott Wilson, AG Paul D. Sargent, Chief Engineer, Highway Commission PL 1913, c. 130
01/14/1914 Highway Commission - authority to accept assignment of funds due on highway contracts Scott Wilson, AG Paul D. Sargent, Chief Engineer, Highway Commission
01/14/1914 Public lands - authority of land agent to lease Scott Wilson, AG Blaine S. Viles, Land Agent 102 Me. 222
02/04/1914 Blue Sky Law - what constitutes "dealer in securities" Scott Wilson, AG Harry M. Smith, Commissioner, Banks PL 1913, c. 209
02/04/1914 Savings banks - investment in bonds of corporation operating railroad and other public utilities Scott Wilson, AG Harry M. Smith, Commissioner, Banks RS 1903, c. 48, §23
02/04/1914 Blue Sky Law - dealers, information required to be filed Scott Wilson, AG Harry M. Smith, Commissioner, Banks PL 1913, c. 209
02/11/1914 Teacher's pensions - superintendents of schools not excluded Scott Wilson, AG Payson Smith, State Superintendent of Schools PL 1913, c. 75
02/13/1914 Schools - authority of committee appointed by town to establish school Scott Wilson, AG Payson Smith, State Superintendent of Schools RS 1903, c. 15, §2
03/30/1914 Taxation of logs Harold H. Murchie, AAG B. G. McIntire, Chairman, Board of State Assessors RS 1903, c. 9, §13 53 Me. 519; 93 Me. 333
03/30/1914 Taxation of floating logs Harold H. Murchie, AAG B. G. McIntire, Chairman, Board of State Assessors RS 1903, c. 9, §13 53 Me. 519; 93 Me. 333 This note is not present on the published version: "Exact date in 1914 when Mr. Murchie left the department and Roscoe T. Holt of Portland took over has not been found."
04/01/1914 Political parties - nomination by party of members of another party at primary election Scott Wilson, AG Joseph E. Alexander, Secretary of State
04/17/1914 Taxation of floating logs Harold H. Murchie, AAG B. G. McIntire, Chairman, Board of State Assessors RS 1903, c. 9, §13
04/18/1914 Automobiles - registration of Harold H. Murchie, AAG Joseph E. Alexander, Secretary of State PL 1911, c. 162
04/29/1914 Register of deeds - whether a woman is eligible to hold office Scott Wilson, AG Joseph E. Alexander, Secretary of State PL 1821, c. 98; PL 1899, c. 98 62 Me. 596
05/13/1914 Re-valuation of real estate by state assessors Scott Wilson, AG B. G. McIntire, Chairman, Board of State Assessors PL 1849, c. 148; Resolves 1850, c. 229; Resolves 1860, c. 340; Resolves 1870, c. 191; PL 1879, c. 161; PL 1889, c. 260 RS 1903, c. 9, §73; RS 1903, c. 9, §74 Me Const. Art. IX, §7
05/13/1914 Highways - rescission by town of vote to appropriate after highway commission has apportioned state's money Scott Wilson, AG Paul D. Sargent, Chief Engineer, Highway Commission RS 1903, c. 23, §19; RS 1903, c. 23, §21; RS 1903, c. 23, §25
05/15/1914 Representative apportionment - resolve of 1911 as applied to Long Pond, Somerset County Harold H. Murchie, AAG Joseph E. Alexander, Secretary of State Resolves 1911, c. 226 33 Me. 587
05/20/1914 Automobiles - registration of by dealer and garage owners Scott Wilson, AG Joseph E. Alexander, Secretary of State PL 1911, c. 162
05/27/1914 Political parties - parties entitled to have election or ballot clerks at primary and general election Scott Wilson, AG Joseph E. Alexander, Secretary of State PL 1909, c. 17 RS 1903, c. 6, §3 ff; RS 1903, c. 6, §21
06/10/1914 Maine tax system Scott Wilson, AG W. L. Austin, US Department of Commerce PL 1909, c. 193 RS 1903, c. 10, §88 ff
06/10/1914 Maine tax system Scott Wilson, AG W. L. Austin, US Department of Commerce PL 1909, c. 193 RS 1903, c. 10, §88 ff
06/25/1914 Highways - right of state to close for repair, discommoding carriage of mail Scott Wilson, AG Paul D. Sargent, Chief Engineer, Highway Commission
07/08/1914 Corporations - appointment of attorney by foreign corporations Scott Wilson, AG Joseph E. Alexander, Secretary of State PL 1911, c. 152 60 Me. 468
08/04/1914 His duty in regard to nomination papers Roscoe T. Holt, AAG J. E. Alexander, Secretary of State
08/12/1914 His duty in regard to nomination papers Roscoe T. Holt, AAG J. E. Alexander, Secretary of State RS 1903, c. 6, §4; RS 1903, c. 6, §106
08/20/1914 Educational institutions - not excepted from assessment under Para. II, Sec. 6, Chapter 9 Scott Wilson, AG T. F. Callahan, State Auditor RS 1903, c. 9, §6
08/20/1914 Highways - authority to close Scott Wilson, AG Paul D. Sargent, Chief Engineer, Highway Commission 16 Me. 187; 38 Me. 219
10/02/1914 Alms houses - not work houses or houses of correction Scott Wilson, AG James F. Bagley, Secretary, State Board of Charities and Corrections
10/09/1914 Forestry district - expenses from unappropriated funds Scott Wilson, AG T. F. Callahan, State Auditor PL 1909, c. 193; PL 1913, c. 85
10/13/1914 Street railway location - ratification of acts of municipal officers Scott Wilson, AG Frank Keiser, Commissioner, Railroads P&SL 1913, c. 205 RS 1903, c. 53, §7; RS 1903, c. 53, §21
10/28/1914 Pure food law Roscoe T. Holt, AAG A. M. G. Soule, Chief, Bureau of Inspection, Agriculture PL 1911, c. 119; PL 1913, c. 140
11/24/1914 Taxation of mortgages and savings bank deposits in other states Roscoe T. Holt, AAG B. G. McIntire, Chairman, Board of State Assessors PL 1911, c. 179 RS 1903, c. 9, §5; RS 1903, c. 9, §6; RS 1903, c. 9, §12
11/30/1914 Branding of seed Roscoe T. Holt, AAG A. M. G. Soule, Chief, Bureau of Inspection, Agriculture PL 1911, c. 119 32 S.Ct. 715
12/19/1914 Conditional pardons Scott Wilson, AG Edward W. Wheeler
12/19/1914 Highways - change of grade Scott Wilson, AG Lyman H. Nelson, Chairman, State Highway Commission PL 1913, c. 130 RS 1903, c. 23, §68
12/22/1914 Taxation of black foxes raised for sale Roscoe T. Holt, AAG Bertrand G. McIntire, Chairman, Board of State Assessors 82 Me. 173
12/23/1914 Bangor Power Company bonds Scott Wilson, AG Harry M. Smith, Commissioner, Banks
12/31/1914 Coroners - expense of inquest and burial of "stranger not belonging to state" Scott Wilson, AG T. F. Callahan, State Auditor PL 1821, c. 93; PL 1909, c. 185 RS 1903, c. 140, §11 2 Me. 411; 43 Me. 406; 49 Me. 367; 108 Me. 489
01/05/1915 Fertilizers Scott Wilson, AG A. M. G. Soule, Chief, Bureau of Inspection, Agriculture PL 1911, c. 119 32 S.Ct. 715 Contains note: "See opinion of 17th January, 1916."
01/06/1915 Liability on bond William R. Pattangall, AG Joseph W. Simpson, Treasurer RS 1903, c. 2, §58 52 Me. 545; 69 Me. 357
02/23/1915 Parole William R. Pattangall, AG J. C. Scates, Council PL 1913, c. 60
03/15/1915 Salaries of union superintendents Oscar H. Dunbar, AAG Payson Smith, State Superintendent of Schools RS 1903, c. 15, §41
03/15/1915 Salaries of union superintendents Oscar H. Dunbar, AAG Payson Smith, State Superintendent of Schools RS 1903, c. 15, §41
04/09/1915 State tax - unpaid Oscar H. Dunbar, AAG Elmer E. Newbert, Treasurer RS 1903, c. 10, §4; RS 1903, c. 10, §5; RS 1903, c. 15, §123
04/27/1915 Dealers' licenses William R. Pattangall, AG John E. Bunker, Secretary of State PL 1911, c. 162 19140418; 19140520
05/13/1915 Branch banks - foreign banks William R. Pattangall, AG Irving E. Vernon, Commissioner, Banks PL 1899, c. 123; PL 1901, c. 165; PL 1913, c. 69 RS 1903, c. 8, §60
08/14/1915 Taxation of railroad stock William R. Pattangall, AG Elmer E. Newbert, Treasurer RS 1903, c. 8, §36
08/26/1915 Public lots, income William R. Pattangall, AG Elmer E. Newbert, Treasurer RS 1903, c. 7, §14 ff
10/18/1915 Employment of counsel in truancy cases William R. Pattangall, AG Payson Smith, State Superintendent of Schools
11/04/1915 Taxation of poles and wires used by power companies for the transmission of electricity AG B. G. McIntire, Chairman, Board of State Assessors 95 Me. 287
11/29/1915   Tax exemption of bonds secured by first mortgage William R. Pattangall, AG State Board of Tax Assessors PL 1911, c. 179; PL 1915, c. 321 RS 1903, c. 8, §54
11/29/1915   Alewives William R. Pattangall, AG Henry D. S. Woodbury, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries
01/17/1916 Fertilizers William R. Pattangall, AG C. E. Embree PL 1911, c. 119; PL 1913, c. 140 19150105 Contains note: "See opinion of 17th January, 1916."
03/03/1916 Franchise tax William R. Pattangall, AG John E. Bunker, Secretary of State
03/03/1916 Savings banks - investment in mortgages William R. Pattangall, AG Irving E. Vernon, Commissioner, Banks RS 1903, c. 8, §23
04/04/1916 Transportation of pupils William R. Pattangall, AG Payson Smith, State Superintendent of Schools
04/04/1916 Transportation of pupils William R. Pattangall, AG Payson Smith, State Superintendent of Schools
04/05/1916 Timber and grass on public lots William R. Pattangall, AG Frank E. Mace, Land Agent PL 1915, c. 306
04/21/1916 Formation of school union Oscar H. Dunbar, AAG Payson Smith, State Superintendent of Schools
05/17/1916 Trustees, fees, salaries, etc. William R. Pattangall, AG Irving E. Vernon, Commissioner, Banks RS 1903, c. 48, §16; RS 1903, c. 48, §40
06/02/1916 Unexpended balances of school funds William R. Pattangall, AG Payson Smith, State Superintendent of Schools
06/21/1916 Tax exemption to savings banks and trust companies William R. Pattangall, AG Irving E. Vernon, Commissioner, Banks PL 1911, c. 179; PL 1915, c. 321
07/25/1916 Limit on payments to towns for high schools Oscar H. Dunbar, AAG Glenn W. Starkey, State Superintendent of Schools
10/27/1916 Suit on bond William R. Pattangall, AG William Brennan, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries
11/17/1916 Hibbard Gore Oscar H. Dunbar, AAG Board of State Assessors
12/02/1916 Transportation to private school Oscar H. Dunbar, AAG Glenn W. Starkey, State Superintendent of Schools
12/18/1916 Industrial education Oscar H. Dunbar, AAG Oakley C. Curtis, Governor PL 1913, c. 37; PL 1915, c. 143
01/12/1917 Penobscot Indians - loss of right to dividends, etc., by establishing residence outside reservation Guy H. Sturgis, AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor; Executive Council RS 1916, c. 14, §18
01/26/1917 Loan and building associations - taxation of bonds of Maine Real Estate and Title Company Guy H. Sturgis, AG Norman H. Fay, Executive Council P&SL 1915, c. 120 RS 1916, c. 9, §64
02/09/1917 Checking accounts - savings banks Guy H. Sturgis, AG Irving E. Vernon, Commissioner, Banks P&SL 1868, c. 571
03/01/1917 Woman's Reformatory - right of trustee to serve as superintendent of construction Guy H. Sturgis, AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor; Executive Council PL 1915, c. 206 RS 1916, c. 122, §11; RS 1916, c. 142, §14; RS 1916, c. 142, §16; RS 1916, c. 142, §16; RS 1916, c. 142, §57; RS 1916, c. 142, §58 113 Me. 317
03/24/1917 Representing oneself in court Franklin Fisher, AAG Carl E. Milliken, Governor PL 1917, c. 94 Me. Const. Art. I, §20
04/02/1917 Workmen's compensation - computation of average weekly wage Guy H. Sturgis, AG Industrial Accident Commission PL 1915, c. 295 RS 1916, c. 50, §1 ff 116 Me. 81
04/13/1917 Armory at University of Maine - validity of resolve appropriating for as war measure Guy H. Sturgis, AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor PL 1917, c. 187 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 References 1917 Resolve to Provide for the Building of an Armory at the University of Maine, which was vetoed by the Governor (see 1919 Laws of Maine). This bill was not printed.
04/20/1917 School union - exercise of right to withdraw Franklin Fisher, AAG Glenn W. Starkey, State Superintendent of Schools RS 1916, c. 16, §55
04/25/1917 Joint Resolution as legislation Franklin Fisher, AAG Roy L. Wardwell, State Auditor Resolves 1917, c. 58 RS 1916, c. 147, §2 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2
04/25/1917 Public records - use of card system by tax assessors Guy H. Sturgis, AG Board of State Assessors RS 1883 c. 3, §10; RS 1916, c. 10, §85; RS 1916, c. 10; §88 76 Me. 532; 94 Me. 354; 98 Me. 145; 102 Me. 414
05/18/1917 Change in location of high school, Chapter 16, Section 2, R. S. 1916 Franklin Fisher, AAG Glenn W. Starkey, State Superintendent of Schools RS 1916, c. 16, §2; RS 1916, c. 16, §82
05/21/1917 Savings banks - right to invest in electric railroad securities Guy H. Sturgis, AG Irving E. Vernon, Commissioner, Banks PL 1917, c. 147 RS 1916, c. 52, §27
05/24/1917 Gravel from public lots Franklin Fisher, AAG Forrest H. Colby, Land Agent Contains note: "See opinion of December 6, 1921."
06/11/1917 Tuberculosis - power to deport or isolate citizen of another state - right of municipality to reimbursement from state Guy H. Sturgis, AG A. G. Young, Secretary, State Board of Health RS 1916, c. 19, §69 ff; RS 1916, c. 29, §25 ff
06/11/1917 Maintenance of state and state aid highways - duties of State Highway Commission Guy H. Sturgis, AG Paul D. Sargent, Chief Engineer, Highway Commission RS 1916, c. 25, §8; RS 1916, c. 25, §9; RS 1916, c. 25, §17; RS 1916, c. 25, §24 ff
06/13/1917 Fees on change of registration Guy H. Sturgis, AG Frank H. Haskell RS 1916, c. 26, §23; RS 1916, c. 26, §29
06/13/1917 Automobile used in the postal service Guy H. Sturgis, AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State
06/27/1917 Imprisonment for non-payment of fines Franklin Fisher, AAG Commissioners of Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1916, c. 33, §36; RS 1916, c. 137, §47; RS 1916, c. 137, §50 47 Me. 462 Contains note: "Mr. Fisher sent a copy of the above to the Attorney General (Sturgis)" and the reply from AG Sturgis
07/07/1917 War bonds - armories Guy H. Sturgis, AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor Resolves 1917, c. 100; Resolves 1917, c. 105 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
07/10/1917 State aid to families of volunteers under law of 1917 - duties and powers of municipalities - persons entitled to benefits Guy H. Sturgis, AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor PL 1917, c. 276 111 Me. 38
07/10/1917 Erection and equipping of armories in cities from funds raised by war loan Guy H. Sturgis, AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor Resolves 1917, c. 100; Resolves 1917, c. 105 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
07/17/1917 Fifty-four hour law - application to European plan hotel Franklin Fisher, AAG Roscoe A. Eddy, Commissioner, Labor PL 1915, c. 350
07/25/1917 Bridge law - application to case where only one of two towns involved will have tax rate in excess of five per cent Guy H. Sturgis, AG Paul D. Sargent, Chief Engineer, Highway Commission PL 1915, c. 319; PL 1917, c. 304
08/01/1917 Taxation of parlor and sleeping car companies - time of taking effect of Chapter 210 of Public Laws of 1917 Franklin Fisher, AAG Board of State Assessors PL 1901, c. 174; PL 1917, c. 210 RS 1903, c. 8, §32; RS 1916, c. 9, §33
08/15/1917 Automobiles owned by the United States Franklin Fisher, AAG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State
10/04/1917 State Board of Examiners for Embalmers - relative to State Department of Health Franklin Fisher, AAG State Department of Health PL 1917, c. 197 RS 1916, c. 19, §1; RS 1916, c. 19, §4; RS 1916, c. 19, §26
12/05/1917 "One year", as used in Chapter 16, Section 57, paragraph 2, R.S. Franklin Fisher, AAG Augustus O. Thomas, State Superintendent of Schools RS 1916, c. 16, §57
12/28/1917 Bath military and naval orphan asylum - liability to taxation - amendment of general statute by private and special legislation Franklin Fisher, AAG Carl E. Milliken, Governor P&SL 1913, c. 199 RS 1916, c. 10, §6
01/02/1918 Liability of pipe line of water district to taxation Franklin Fisher, AAG Board of State Assessors RS 1903, c. 9, §6; RS 1916, c. 10, §6 96 Me. 234; 101 Me. 148
01/07/1918 Abatement of taxes by state assessors Franklin Fisher, AAG Board of State Assessors RS 1916, c. 9, §4; RS 1916, c. 9, §12
01/07/1918 Water rates, fire protection, Gorham Normal School Franklin Fisher, AAG Augustus O. Thomas, State Superintendent of Public Schools PL 1917, c. 290 RS 1916, c. 55, §34
01/25/1918 Public office - eligibility of women - register of probate Guy H. Sturgis, AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor RS 1916, c. 67, §26 62 Me. 596 Me. Const. Art. VI, §4; Me. Const. Art. VI, §7
02/01/1918 Primary nominations - use of ditto marks - signature of voter by another person Guy H. Sturgis, AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State PL 1913, c. 127; PL 1913, c. 221 RS 1916, c. 6 70 Me. 560; 86 Me. 42
02/04/1918 State Librarian - compensation for work on Maine Library Bulletin Guy H. Sturgis, AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor P&SL 1917, c. 164 RS 1916, c. 117, §23 6 S.Ct. 1185
02/11/1918 Public health - power of State Department of Health to quarantine theaters and moving picture houses Franklin Fisher, AAG L. D. Bristol, Commissioner, Health RS 1883, c. 14, §30; RS 1916, c. 19, §22 64 Me. 120; 95 US 465; 8 S.Ct. 273; 14 S.Ct. 499; 24 S.Ct. 124; 25 S.Ct. 18; 25 S.Ct. 358; 26 S.Ct. 100
02/19/1918 Workmen's compensation - computation of average weekly wage where employee works seven days per week Franklin Fisher, AAG Industrial Accident Commission RS 1916, c. 50, §1 116 Me. 81
03/13/1918 Early closing of polls Franklin Fisher, AAG J. A. Richan RS 1916, c. 7, §21
03/14/1918 Fertilizers Franklin Fisher, AAG A. M. G. Soule, Chief, Bureau of Inspection, Agriculture RS 1916, c. 36, §6
03/21/1918 Taxation - liability to taxation of deposits by Maine citizens in New Hampshire savings banks Guy H. Sturgis, AG Board of State Assessors RS 1916, c. 9, §59 ff; RS 1916, c. 10, §5; RS 1916, c. 10, §14 103 Me. 418; 6 S.Ct. 645
03/26/1918 Method for a town to take over an academy Franklin Fisher, AAG Augustus O. Thomas, State Superintendent of Public Schools RS 1916, c. 16, §73; RS 1916, c. 16, §74; RS 1916, c. 16, §79
04/01/1918 Failure of plantation to hold an annual meeting Franklin Fisher, AAG A. W. Gordon, Agent for Unorganized Townships, Education
04/08/1918 Taxation of savings banks Guy H. Sturgis, AG Board of State Assessors 19180321
05/01/1918 Taxation of vessels under construction Franklin Fisher, AAG Board of State Assessors RS 1916, c. 10, §14
05/20/1918 Taxation of personal property in unorganized townships Franklin Fisher, AAG Board of State Assessors PL 1917, c. 253 RS 1916, c. 10, §6; RS 1916, c. 10, §14 93 Me. 333
06/14/1918 Search and seizure Franklin Fisher, AAG Harry L. Sanborn, Director, Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1916, c. 45, §3
08/21/1918 Motor vehicles - revocation of operator's license for conviction of crime in New Hampshire Franklin Fisher, AAG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State PL 1917, c. 213
09/06/1918 Splitting ballots Franklin Fisher, AAG Willis E. Swift, Senate PL 1917, c. 306
09/20/1918 Refusal to pay on improper warrant Franklin Fisher, AAG Joseph W. Simpson, Treasurer PL 1907, c. 147 RS 1916, c. 2, §82; RS 1916, c. 2, §84; RS 1916, c. 2, §89 Me. Const. Art. V, Part 4, §4
10/01/1918 Register of deeds - eligibility of member of Board of Registration to office - effect of majority vote for ineligible candidate Guy H. Sturgis, AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State RS 1916, c. 5, §6; RS 1916, c. 7, §41; RS 1916, c. 7, §53
10/22/1918 Tenure of office - holding over after expiration of term until new appointment made - Maine Board of Accountancy Guy H. Sturgis, AG Roy L. Wardwell, State Auditor PL 1895, c. 138 RS 1903, c. 2, §37; RS 1916, c. 2, §41
11/00/1918 Eligibility of alien to take examination John T. Fagan, Secretary, Maine Board of Accountancy RS 1916, c. 40, §4 3 Me. 455 Contains note: "Probably by Attorney General Sturgis"
11/21/1918 Auditing and allowance of claims against state - relative powers and duties of State Auditor and Governor and Council - power to require itemized statement Guy H. Sturgis, AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor; Executive Council PL 1907, c. 147 RS 1903, c. 2, §23; RS 1916, c. 2, §81 ff; RS 1916, c. 114, §11 70 Me. 560 Me. Const. Art. V, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, §4
02/17/1919 Engrossing Guy H. Sturgis, AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State Resolves 1866, c. 6 103 Me. 240; 105 Me. 301; 107 Me. 393
05/09/1919 Definition of "dealer" Guy H. Sturgis, AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State PL 1911, c. 162; PL 1917, c. 53 RS 1916, c. 26, §23; RS 1916, c. 26, §24
05/09/1919 Bonds of a company which has leased its property to another Guy H. Sturgis, AG Frank L. Palmer, Commissioner, Banks PL 1917, c. 21 RS 1916, c. 52, §27
07/01/1919 Department heads and subordinates - compensation Guy H. Sturgis, AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor PL 1919, c. 215
07/21/1919 Bids on construction Guy H. Sturgis, AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor PL 1915, c. 206
09/04/1919 Minor as notary public Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor
09/09/1919 County farm bureaus Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor PL 1919, c. 42 RS 1916, c. 13, §5
09/23/1919 Standard examination from American Institute of Accountants Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Ralph O. Brewster, Secretary, Maine Board of Accountancy PL 1913, c. 144
10/01/1919 Succession to rights of previous company Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Public Utilities Commission P&SL 1887, c. 31; P&SL 1889, c. 339 RS 1916, c. 60; §13; RS 1916, c. 60, §14
10/03/1919 Enforcement of sea and shore fisheries rules Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor PL 1917, c. 293 RS 1916, c. 137, §1
11/00/1918 Tubercular prisoners Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor PL 1909, c. 78 RS 1916, c. 19, §9; RS 1916, c. 142, §37; RS 1916, c. 146
11/10/1919 Salvage - condemned cattle Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor PL 1913, c. 74 RS 1916, c. 35, §9
12/04/1919 Salvage - condemned cattle Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor PL 1913, c. 74 RS 1916, c. 35, §3; RS 1916, c. 35, §9; RS 1916, c. 35, §22
12/27/1919 School poll taxes in unorganized territory Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG A. W. Gordon, Education PL 1919, c. 127 RS 1916, c. 11, §20
12/30/1919 Transportation of natural gas and oil through pipe lines as interstate commerce Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor 31 S.Ct. 564
01/19/1920 Title to Bath ferry property Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Guy H. Sturgis, AG P&SL 1872, c. 153; PL 1919, c. 212
02/03/1920 Title to Bath ferry property Guy H. Sturgis, AG Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG
02/26/1920 Corporations reviving after suspension Franklin Fisher, AAG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State RS 1916, c. 9, §23; RS 1916, c. 9, §24
03/04/1920 Procedure in laying out new highway (including grade crossing) Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Paul D. Sargent, Chief Engineer, Highway Commission PL 1913, c. 130 RS 1916, c. 24, §1 ff; RS 1916, c. 25, §13 3 Me. 438; 77 Me. 117
05/11/1920 Instructions to agents in unorganized townships Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG A. W. Gordon, Education PL 1919, c. 127
05/20/1920 Bonds secured by certain mortgages Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Frank L. Palmer, Commissioner, Banks RS 1916, c. 52, §27
06/28/1920 Retirement of teacher who takes position in another state Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Glenn W. Starkey, Deputy Superintendent of Public Schools RS 1916, c. 16, §169
06/30/1920 Bond (performance) Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State
08/02/1920 Late filing of nomination papers Guy H. Sturgis, AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State PL 1919, c. 160 RS 1916, c. 6, §33
11/00/1918 Fund for expense of maintaining detour roads around state highways in the process of construction Guy H. Sturgis, AG Carl E. Milliken, Governor; Executive Council PL 1913, c. 130; PL 1917, c. 258; PL 1919, c. 251
10/01/1920 Franchise tax Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State
10/06/1920 Effect of public law on special act Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Harry C. Wilbur, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries P&SL 1903, c. 70
12/21/1920 Private licenses for clam digging Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Guy H. Sturgis, AG 105 Me. 76; 94 US 391
12/28/1920 Loan and building associations Guy H. Sturgis, AG Board of State Assessors RS 1916, c. 9, §64; RS 1916, c. 9, §65
03/17/1921 Veto of appropriation William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor
03/23/1921 Bonds signed by former governor and treasurer Ransford W. Shaw, AG William L. Bonney, Treasurer 99 US 112; 9 S.Ct. 720
03/29/1921 Islands in great ponds Fred F. Lawrence, Deputy AG Neil L. Violette, Deputy Forest Commissioner
08/03/1921 Lack of courtesy shown by inspectors Guy H. Sturgis, AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor RS 1916, c. 38, §13
08/10/1921 Muscongus William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor PL 1917, c. 253 RS 1916, c. 7, §74 90 Me. 374 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 4, §3
09/22/1921 Wild land taxes Ransford W. Shaw, AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor PL 1917, c. 253; PL 1919, c. 82 RS 1916, c. 10, §13
10/26/1921 Water power on public lots William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Samuel T. Dana, Land Agent and Forest Commissioner Contains note: "See also opinion of December 6, 1921."
11/10/1921 Definition of "regularly" William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State PL 1921, c. 211
12/06/1921 Gravel and water power on public lots Ransford W. Shaw, AG Samuel T. Dana, Land Agent and Forest Commissioner 19170524; 19211026 Contains note: "See opinions of May 24, 1917; October 26, 1921"
12/08/1921 Filling Congressional vacancy Ransford W. Shaw, AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor RS 1916, c. 6, §24; RS 1916, c. 7, §42 Me. Const. Art. I, §2
01/06/1922 Taxation of water companies Ransford W. Shaw, AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State RS 1916, c. 51, §6; RS 1916, c. 51, §11
01/12/1922 Fraternal orders Ransford W. Shaw, AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State
01/13/1922 Motorcycle side care registration under Chapter 211, P.L. 1921 Ransford W. Shaw, AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State PL 1921, c. 211
01/13/1922 University of Maine motor vehicles Ransford W. Shaw, AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State PL 1921, c. 211 105 Me. 214
02/06/1922 Primary election law Ransford W. Shaw, AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor RS 1916, c. 6, §13; RS 1916, c. 6, §27; RS 1916, c. 6, §38
02/21/1922 Corporations - sale of own securities William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State RS 1916, c. 51, §107 ff
03/03/1922 Regular use for hire William H. Fisher, Deputy AG H. A. Shorey, Jr., Directing Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Laws
04/05/1922 Taxation of stock of trust and banking companies held by other banks and trust companies William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Fred F. Lawrence, Commissioner, Banks PL 1921, c. 197 RS 1916, c. 9, §71
04/05/1922 Taxation of stocks of other banks held by trust companies William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Fred F. Lawrence, Commissioner, Banks PL 1921, c. 197 RS 1916, c. 9, §71
04/17/1922 Steam rollers William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State PL 1921, c. 211
06/01/1922 Securities of foreign corporations William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Charles E. Gurney, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission PL 1913, c. 129; PL 1919, c. 128 RS 1916, c. 55, §37 ff
06/06/1922 First mortgage bonds William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Fred F. Lawrence, Commissioner, Banks RS 1916, c. 52, §27
07/03/1922 Armories Ransford W. Shaw, AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor PL 1865, c. 307; PL 1880, c. 225; PL 1909, c. 206; PL 1917, c. 259; PL 1919, c. 239; PL 1921, c. 123 RS 1883, c. 3, §43; RS 1903, c. 4, §68; RS 1916, c. 15, §96
07/07/1922 Taxation of capitol stock of banks Ransford W. Shaw, AG William L. Bonney, Treasurer
07/08/1922 Ballots, unfolding before entering booth William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State RS 1916, c. 7, §16; RS 1916, c. 7, §92
07/27/1922 Savings banks - investment in Virginia Power Company Ransford W. Shaw, AG Fred F. Lawrence, Commissioner, Banks RS 1916, c. 52, §27 100 Me. 351; 114 Me. 150 Contains note: "See January 8, 1923, for contrary opinion upon receiving further information about the corporation."
08/03/1922 Date of revocation of operator's license William H. Fisher, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1921, c. 211
08/18/1922 Minor or alien as candidate William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Joseph A. Pendleton 95 Me. 564
08/24/1922 Residence of woman living apart from husband William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Arthur K. Purinton
09/05/1922 Citizenship by marriage less than three months before election day William H. Fisher, Deputy AG George B. Roberts, Board of Selectmen, Brooks
10/13/1922 Registration law Ransford W. Shaw, AG George H. Allen, Board of Registration RS 1916, c. 5, §7; RS 1916, c. 5, §19 38 Me. 379; 76 Me. 158
11/09/1922 Savings bank investments William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Fred F. Lawrence, Commissioner, Banks RS 1916, c. 52, §13 ff
11/29/1922 Camp sites on reserved lands William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Samuel T. Dana, Forest Commissioner RS 1916, c. 8, §6
12/22/1922 Cars used by undertakers William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State PL 1921, c. 211
01/08/1923 Virginian power company bonds as investment for savings banks Ransford W. Shaw, AG Fred F. Lawrence, Commissioner, Banks PL 1917, c. 21 RS 1916, c. 52, §27; RS 1916, c. 55, §15 100 Me. 351 19220727
01/23/1923 Qualifications of Treasurer of State William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor 83 Me. 142; 90 Me. 128; 112 Me. 214 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 4, §3
02/09/1923 Liability Ransford W. Shaw, AG E. K. Jenkins, Director of Vocational Education
03/23/1923 Tax exemption on property of fraternal orders Ransford W. Shaw, AG Board of State Assessors RS 1916, c. 10, §6
04/10/1923 Taxation of cars in stock William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Board of State Assessors RS 1916, c. 10, §13; RS 1916, c. 10, §14 28 S.Ct. 475; 33 S.Ct. 299
04/11/1923 Pollution, Van Buren William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Clarence F. Kendall, Commissioner, Health
04/23/1923 Public lots Ransford W. Shaw, AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor PL 1821, c. 48; Resolves 1823, c. 38; PL 1878, c. 51 RS 1841, c. 3, §11; RS 1857, c. 5, §8; RS 1883, c. 5, §12
05/08/1923 Self-appointment Ransford W. Shaw, AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor 44 Me. 388; 72 Me. 542 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §5
05/17/1923 Calling of a constitutional convention Ransford W. Shaw, AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §13
05/18/1923 Burial permits in cases of cremation William H. Fisher, Deputy AG A.G. Young, Department of Health RS 1916, c. 64, §22
06/26/1923 Pardons - casting vote Ransford W. Shaw, AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11; Me Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §1
10/25/1923 Obstruction to highway William H. Fisher, Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1916, c. 24, §82
11/14/1923 Infected wells on private property William H. Fisher, Deputy AG State Department of Health RS 1916, c. 19, §45
11/15/1923 Date of filing increase of capitol stock, ch. 55, R.S.; ch. 115, P.L. 1919 William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Charles E. Gurney, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission PL 1919, c. 115 RS 1916, c. 55
11/28/1923 School tax in unorganized territory William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Adelbert W. Gordon, Education PL 1919, c. 127
12/01/1923 Railroad tax Ransford W. Shaw, AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor RS 1916, c. 9, §75
12/26/1923 Widow William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Chairman, Board of State Assessors PL 1921, c. 119 RS 1916, c. 1, §6
01/21/1924 Segregation of assets Clement F. Robinson, Deputy AG Fred F. Lawrence, Commissioner, Banks
02/13/1924 Use of armories William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor PL 1921, c. 123; PL 1923, c. 174
03/14/1924 Amount of tuition William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Commissioner, Education PL 1921, c. 173; PL 1923, c. 175
03/22/1924 Reissuance of license after suspension William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Harold A. Miller, Chief, State Highway Police PL 1921, c. 211
04/11/1924 Powers of commission William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor PL 1917, c. 258 RS 1916, c. 25, §6; RS 1916, c. 25, §7; RS 1916, c. 25, §10
04/14/1924 Mortgage on real estate including some personal property William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Fred F. Lawrence, Commissioner, Banks PL 1923, c. 168 RS 1916, c. 9, §61 19151129; 19170126
04/26/1924 Federal land bank bonds - taxability to savings banks Ransford W. Shaw, AG Bradley, Linnell & Jones RS 1916, c. 9, §59 ff Contains note: "Confirmed January 20, 1927, by Attorney General Fellow. January 27, 1926, by Deputy Attorney General Fogg."
05/02/1924 Smallpox in lumber camps Ransford W. Shaw, AG A.G. Young, Department of Health RS 1916, c. 19, §48
05/28/1924 Ferry passes for inspectors William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Harold A. Miller, Chief, State Highway Police PL 1917, c. 290; PL 1919, c. 212; PL 1921, c. 211 RS 1916, c. 55, §34
05/29/1924 Damage to highways from tractors Clement F. Robinson, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1921, c. 211 RS 1916, c. 129, §10; RS 1916, c. 129, §28; RS 1916, c. 129, §29
06/03/1924 Summary suspension of driving licenses Clement F. Robinson, Deputy AG Harold A. Miller, Chief, State Highway Police PL 1921, c. 211
07/31/1924 Women as normal school trustees Ransford W. Shaw, AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor PL 1919, c. 267 119 Me. 603
09/03/1924 Voting by illiterate women William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Dora B. Pinkham Me. Const. Art. II, §1
09/12/1924 President's calling out the Guard Clement F. Robinson, Deputy AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor PL 1917, c. 259
09/12/1924 Discharge of Chief of the State Police William H. Fisher, Deputy AG Percival P. Baxter, Governor PL 1921, c. 211 72 Me. 541; 5 US 137; 17 S.Ct. 880 Me. Const. Art. IX, §6
09/24/1924 Vacancy among nominees for presidential electors Clement F. Robinson, Deputy AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State RS 1916, c. 6, §35; RS 1916, c. 7, §61
10/09/1924 Pardon hearings Clement F. Robinson, Deputy AG Currier C. Holman, County Attorney, Franklin County
11/21/1924 Pupils from house divided by town line Clement F. Robinson, Deputy AG Charles A. Snow, Superintendent of Schools, Fryeburg RS 1916, c. 16, §30 48 Me. 386; 124 Me. 36
01/06/1925 "Doing a banking business" Clement F. Robinson, Deputy AG Fred F. Lawrence, Commissioner, Banks PL 1923, c. 144
01/06/1925 Deposit toward purchase of automobile Raymond Fellows, AG Fred F. Lawrence, Commissioner, Banks PL 1923, c. 144
01/29/1925 Power of the Board of Prison Commissioners to set compensation for officers, employees, and prisoners Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor; Executive Council PL 1917, c. 195 RS 1916, c. 2, §97; RS 1916, c. 83, §19; RS 1916, c. 142, §13
02/09/1925 Transferring certain balances from the State School Fund and the State Equalization Fund into the State Contingent Fund Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor PL 1917, c. 226; PL1921, c. 69; PL 1921, c. 96; PL 1921, c. 123 RS 1916, c. 2, §85
02/25/1925 Appropriations by cities and towns for advertising Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor PL 1917, c. 87 RS 1916, c. 4, §59
03/19/1925 Control and leasing of armories by armory commission Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG J. W. Hanson, Adjutant General PL 1923, c. 174
03/19/1925 Taking of gravel from shores of Grand Lake near Indian Reservation Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1916, c. 14, §46
03/23/1925 Commitment of girls between the ages of 9 and 17 to the custody and guardianship of officers of the State School for Girls Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG E. W. Webber, Superintendent, State School for Girls PL 1917, c. 130 RS 1916, c. 144, §20; RS 1916, c. 144, §23; RS 1916, c. 144, §24
03/26/1925 Payment for support of insane person Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor RS 1916, c. 145, §20; RS 1916, c. 145, §21; RS 1916, c. 145, §28 ff
04/08/1925 Taxation of loan from trust company Raymond Fellows, AG Fred F. Lawrence, Commissioner, Banks PL 1923, c. 144 RS 1916, c. 9, §71; RS 1916, c. 10, §6
04/09/1925 Legality of Governor and Council adopting a policy by which no state highway shall be constructed in any town unless town agrees to bear one-half of the expense of detours Raymond Fellows, AG House of Representatives PL 1913, c. 130; PL 1917, c. 258; PL 1921, c. 215 RS 1916, c. 25, §6 Council Order 88 (3/23/1921)
04/13/1925 Required license for a show known as a Wild West Show Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State PL 1923, c. 136
04/14/1925 Power of trustees to discharge inmates of the School for Feeble Minded Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG S. E. Vosburg, Superintendent, Maine School for Feeble Minded PL 1917, c. 130; PL 1921, c. 55; PL 1923, c. 160 RS 1916, c. 139; RS 1916, c. 144, §20; RS 1916, c. 145, §50
04/27/1925 Change of grade of a third class highway and assessment of damages Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Earl L. Russell RS 1916, c. 25, §5; RS 1916, c. 25, §13
07/13/1925 Appointment of commission to confer with United States Battlefield Commission regarding State of Maine Land and Fort at Petersburg, Virginia Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor Resolves 1893, c. 174; Resolves 1895, c. 45
07/15/1925 Funds in bank account of patient at the Augusta State Hospital Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG S. N. Tobey, Treasurer, Augusta State Hospital RS 1916, c. 145, §30
07/15/1925 Effective date of law requiring keeping of accurate records and other statistics Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Charles E. Gurney, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission PL 1925, c. 167
07/25/1925 Application for abatement of taxes by the Biddeford & Saco Railroad Company Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor; Executive Council RS 1916, c. 9, §30
07/30/1925 Guardianship over a ward committed to the School for Feeble Minded Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Grube B. Cornish, Secretary, State Board of Charities and Corrections
07/30/1925 Gasoline tax - federal vehicles Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1923, c. 224; PL 1925, c. 212 Contains note: "See opinion of August 25, 1925, from the same to the same."
07/31/1925 Licensing of road side lunch places under innholders and victualers law Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG C. F. Kendall, Commissioner, Department of Health PL 1909, c. 262 RS 1916, c. 31, §20
08/25/1925 Gasoline tax - federal vehicles Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1925, c. 212 19250730 Contains note: "After quoting the next to the last paragraph of the opinion of July 30, 1925"
10/05/1925 Effect of constitutional amendments relating to borrowing capacity of the state for construction of roads and bridges and for the issuing of bonds for Kittery bridge Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor PL 1925, c. 203; P&SL 1925, c. 89; Resolves 1925, c. 71; Resolves 1925, c. 118 Me. Const. Art. IX, §17
11/03/1925 Powers of building committee Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Department of Education
11/25/1925 Casco Mercantile Trust Company tax return Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Board of State Assessors PL 1923, c. 144 Contains note: "Neither the return nor the Bank Commissioner's letter, referred to below, is in the file; but a note on one of the numerous citations attached to the opinion shows that the trust company switched assets immediately before and after the date of tax assessment from cash to bonds and back again."
11/27/1925 Inquiry regarding the provisions of the primary law Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State PL 1925, c. 62 RS 1916, c. 6, §13 Contains note: "See also p. 41, 1925-8 Report"
12/17/1925 Manner and time of making enrollment and the duties of boards of registration concerning primary elections Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State PL 1925, c. 62 RS 1916, c. 6, §38; RS 1916, c. 6, §39
12/29/1925 Inheritance tax costs Raymond Fellows, AG Governor and Council PL 1921, c. 175 RS 1916, c. 69, §2
02/10/1926 Gasoline tax Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1923, c. 224; PL 1925, c. 212
02/11/1926 Carlton Bridge Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission P&SL 1925, c. 89; Resolves 1925, c. 71
02/12/1926 Carlton Bridge Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Ernest L. McLean, Kennebec Bridge Directors P&SL 1925, c. 89; Resolves 1925, c. 71
02/25/1926 Signing of birth and death certificates Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG C. F. Kendall, Commissioner, Department of Health RS 1916, c. 64, §18 ff
02/25/1926 Short term registration of motor vehicles to non-residents as provided in Section 34, Chapter 211, Public Laws of 1921 Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Frank W. Ball, Secretary of State PL 1921, c. 211
04/14/1926 Meaning of the words "net income" Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG John G. Smith, Commissioner, Banks PL 1923, c. 144
04/27/1926 Interpretation of law relating to certificate permitting the operation of a car transporting mill workers Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Charles E. Gurney, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission PL 1923, c. 211; PL 1925, c. 167
05/03/1926 Third class road location Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1919, c. 263; PL 1925, c. 169 Contains note: "The above concerned a road in Farmington. Much of the opinion has been omitted as unintelligible without the questions on which it was based. A letter of June 28, 1926, about the same road, apparently, quotes briefly from P&SL 1926, c. 169 and Chapter 263, Public Laws of 1919. It concludes: I think the practice has been for the municipal officers of the towns and cities to proceed with the road construction in accordance with the suggestions of the Highway Commission. This method seems to be necessary in order to assure the town that the work when completed will be acceptable to the State Highway Commission."
05/08/1926 Election law relating to enrollment of voters Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Daniel P. Field PL 1925, c. 62
05/11/1926 Damages, indirect and consequential Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Ernest L. McLean, Kennebec Bridge Directors P&SL 1925, c. 89 35 Me. 319
05/19/1926 Farmingdale "detour road" Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1917, c. 258 RS 1916, c. 25, §6
05/21/1926 Manner and time of making enrollment and the duties of boards of registration concerning primary elections Raymond Fellows, AG John Wilson, Chairman, Republican Committee PL 1925, c. 62 RS 1916, c. 6, §11 ff; RS 1916, c. 6, §39
06/07/1926 Enrollment of voters Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Raymond S. Oakes PL 1925, c. 62
07/02/1926 Delays at Hancock-Sullivan Bridge Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG W.B. Blaisdell 35 Me. 319
07/16/1926 Accrual of railroad taxes in advance of assessment Raymond Fellows, AG C. S. Stetson, Chairman, Board of State Assessors RS 1916, c. 9, §25 ff
08/21/1926 Obstruction of view at intersections Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1916, c. 23, §5; RS 1916, c. 23, §11; RS 1916, c. 24, §106
09/16/1926 Quarantine regulations Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG C. F. Kendall, Commissioner, Department of Health
10/23/1926 Power of Sea and Shore Fisheries Commissioner to restore revoked license Raymond Fellows, AG Horatio D. Crie, Director, Sea and Shore Fisheries Commission PL 1921, c. 98 RS 1916, c. 45, §17; RS 1916, c. 45, §21
12/16/1926 Right to sell property taken on foreclosures Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Farm lands loan commission
12/30/1926 Primary election records Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor PL 1925, c. 62 RS 1916, c. 6, §11 ff; RS 1916, c. 6, §39
01/12/1927 Employment of females for eleven hours a night for four nights and ten hours a night on the fifth night Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Charles O. Beals, Commissioner, Labor PL 1915, c. 350; PL 1923, c. 198
01/20/1927 Compatibility of offices of recorder of a municipal court and county treasurer Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor 64 Me. 195; 68 Me. 594; 86 Me. 522 Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2
01/26/1927 Interest on loans in excess of $300 Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG John G. Smith, Commissioner, Banks PL 1917, c. 298
01/26/1927 Application of banking laws to Commercial Credit Corporation Raymond Fellows, AG Edgar C. Smith, Secretary of State PL 1925, c. 193 RS 1916, c. 52, §2
02/24/1927 Incompatibility of offices Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor 7 Me. 14; 11 Me. 377; 64 Me. 195; 68 Me. 594; 71 Me. 207; 73 Me. 129; 86 Me. 522; 95 Me. 564; 109 Me. 384 Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; Me. Const. Art. IX, §3
03/31/1927 Gasoline tax Raymond Fellows, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1923, c. 224 92 Me. 433; 100 Me. 246; 112 Me. 214
04/04/1927 Advertising for bids when purchasing machinery and implements for highway work Raymond Fellows, AG State Highway Commission PL 1911, c. 13; PL 1913, c. 130; PL 1917, c. 258; PL 1921, c. 215; PL 1923, c. 159 RS 1916, c. 2, §104; RS 1916, c. 25, §6; RS 1916, c. 49, §36
04/28/1927 Trustees of juvenile institutions Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor RS 1916, c. 144, §1
04/29/1927 Form for written assent of land owners relating to building of highways Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor Resolves 1927, c. 158
04/29/1927 Stop signs in municipalities Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission
05/10/1927 Validity of actions of Board of Prison Commissioners while a seat is vacant Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor PL 1917, c. 195
05/11/1927 Application of the Bridge Act to Resolve appropriation money for the construction of a bridge Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor PL 1915, c. 319; PL 1917, c. 304; PL 1919, c. 140; PL 1919, c. 162; PL 1919, c. 243; PL 1921, c. 50; PL 1921, c. 143; PL 1923, c. 193; Resolves 1927, c. 257
05/13/1927 Effective date of conflicting legislation Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor PL 1925, c. 159; PL 1927, c. 71; PL 1927, c. 157 RS 1916, c. 87, §167; RS 1916, c. 117, §5
05/18/1927 State and state aid highways Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor PL 1917, c. 258; PL 1921, c. 215 RS 1916, c. 25, §6; RS 1916, c. 25, §7; RS 1916, c. 25, §13
06/01/1927 Option of state to purchase the former U.S. Naval Coal Depot on Frenchman's Bay Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor PL 1925, c. 164; PL 1925, c. 183 44 Stat. 700
06/03/1927 Sewers built by private individuals running in streets Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG C. W. Kendall, Commissioner, Health RS 1916, c. 22, §23
06/09/1927 Time off for good behavior to persons confined in the State Prison Raymond Fellows, AG H. H. Hastings, Chairman, Board of Prison Commissioners PL 1866, c. 20; PL 1913, c. 60; PL 1919, c. 59 RS 1916, c. 137, §25 ff; RS 1916, c. 142, §15
06/13/1927 Carlton Bridge Raymond Fellows, AG Ernest L. McLean, Kennebec Bridge Directors P&SL 1925, c. 89
06/14/1927 Cost of building driveway culverts Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1921, c. 215 RS 1916, c. 22, §26; RS 1916, c. 24, §80; RS 1916, c. 24, §81; RS 1916, c. 25, §13 113 Me. 66
06/16/1927 Jurisdiction - approval of location of railroad and Arrowsic road crossing - Carlton Bridge Raymond Fellows, AG Charles E. Gurney, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission P&SL 1925, c. 89
06/20/1927 Extra commissary supplies for road construction crew Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George A. Buker, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1917, c. 195
06/22/1927 Power of the Governor and Council to lease rights to gather kelp on submerged lands and reefs within the jurisdiction of the state Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor PL 1927, c. 45
07/20/1927 Effective date of referendum legislation and proclamation by governor of validity of petitions for referendum Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor PL 1927, c. 251 112 Me. 327; 116 Me. 557 Me. Const. Art. XXXI, §16; Me. Const. Art. XXXI, §17
08/04/1927 Renewals and revocations of lobster licenses Raymond Fellows, AG H. D. Crie, Director, Sea & Shore Fisheries Commission PL 1921, c. 98 RS 1916, c. 45, §17; RS 1916, c. 45, §20
08/04/1927 Qualification for aid under new act Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1927, c. 145
08/23/1927 Allowed expenses for active retired Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court Raymond Fellows, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1921, c. 87; PL 1923, c. 47; PL 1927, c. 55; PL 1927, c. 71; PL 1927, c. 157 RS 1916, c. 117, §5; RS 1916, c. 117, §7
10/03/1927 Expenditures for the updates and extensions of the several normal schools Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor PL 1919, c. 217; PL 1925, c. 191; P&SL 1927, c. 135 103 Me. 506; 109 Me. 169
11/09/1927 Removal of prisoner suffering from the contagious sickness tuberculosis Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor RS 1916, c. 19, §9; RS 1916, c. 142, §37
11/09/1927 Defense of suits for damages Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1927, c. 121
11/09/1927 Permits for moving buildings Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1921, c. 211
11/10/1927 Fox hunting license Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Willis E. Parsons, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1927, c. 199
11/10/1927 Inquiry whether "investment trust company" may be used in describing a business, and whether the business may be described as similar to that of British Investment Trusts Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Sanger N. Annis, Deputy Commissioner, Banks
11/30/1927 Appointment of Chief of the State Highway Police Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor PL 1923, c. 174; PL 1925, c. 144 Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. V, §8; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2
12/02/1927 Cash registers on toll bridge Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor
12/29/1927 Planting at the state park Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor PL 1923, c. 117; Resolves 1927, c. 218 RS 1916, c. 2, §23
12/30/1927 Registration of milk dealers Raymond Fellows, AG Frank P. Washburn, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1927, c. 61 RS 1916, c. 37, §5
01/04/1928 Public health work by pupil nurses in training schools Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Edith L. Soule, State Department of Health PL 1923, c. 102
02/07/1928 "Ordinary mode" of angling and prohibition on certain types of fishing Raymond Fellows, AG Willis E. Parsons, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1917, c. 219; PL 1921, c. 218
02/07/1928 Plumber collecting for work not done in accordance with the department's rules and regulations Raymond Fellows, AG Elmer W. Campbell, State Department of Health 55 Me. 419; 80 Me. 274; 90 Me. 95; 91 Me. 274
02/18/1928 Sinking funds Raymond Fellows, AG Bertram E. Packard, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1917, c. 251 RS 1916, c. 4, §57; RS 1916, c. 4, §60
02/22/1928 "Permanent funds" and "sinking funds" Raymond Fellows, AG Clarence W. Peabody, Commissioner to Revise the Statutes PL 1923, c. 170; PL 1923, c. 222 RS 1916, c. 4, §72
02/29/1928 Trust funds, School for Girls Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor RS 1916, c. 144, §31
03/17/1928 Right of town to elect a fire chief in absence of any by-laws to that effect Raymond Fellows, AG Wilbur D. Spencer, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1916, c. 4, §12; RS 1916, c. 4, §14; RS 1916, c. 30, §1; RS 1916, c. 30, §2; RS 1916, c. 30, §6
03/23/1928 Costs incurred when Sheriff called National Guard to search for a lost man Raymond Fellows, AG J. W. Hanson, Adjutant General PL 1923, c. 174
03/23/1928 Plumbing regulations Raymond Fellows, AG W.H. Kelly RS 1916, c. 19, §109
03/26/1928 Town raising money to be expended on third class highways Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1919, c. 263; PL 1923, c. 216 RS 1916, c. 4, §57; RS 1916, c. 25, §19
04/05/1928 Rights, duties, and authority of members of the State Highway Police Raymond Fellows, AG J. W. Hanson, Chief, State Highway Police PL 1921, c. 211; PL 1925, c. 144
04/05/1928 Disability, etc., while at annual encampment Raymond Fellows, AG J.W. Hanson, Adjutant General PL 1923, c. 174
04/09/1928 Sunday business law Raymond Fellows, AG Frederick W. Smith RS 1916, c. 126, §35 6 Mass. 76; 38 Me. 379; 65 Me. 34; 69 Me. 116; 82 Me. 196; 87 Me. 259; 89 Me. 570; 108 Me. 303; 5 S.Ct. 730
04/11/1928 Employee reference to residents of state Raymond Fellows, AG Clyde H. Smith, Chairman, State Highway Commission RS 1916, c. 49, §36
05/01/1928 Preference for employment of Maine citizens on federal aid road projects Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor 42 Sta. 212; 43 Stat. 889
05/05/1928 Use of sinking fund to pay off bonds and interest thereon Raymond Fellows, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1925, c. 164
05/17/1928 Presents of money to inmates of the Maine State Prison Raymond Fellows, AG George A. Buker, Warden, Maine State Prison RS 1916, c. 142, §2
06/29/1928 Form of procedure for filling vacancy caused by the death or resignation of a Judge of Probate Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor RS 1916, c. 6, §23; RS 1916, c. 67, §3; RS 1916, c. 83, §3 Me. Const. Art. VI, §7
06/29/1928 Potatoes - growers of certified seed Raymond Fellows, AG Frank P. Washburn, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1923, c. 62
07/20/1928 Rights of telephone company to maintain its poles along the right of way of a highway Raymond Fellows, AG State Highway Commission RS 1916, c. 60, §27 95 Me. 287; 228 F. 392
08/23/1928 Length of appointment for someone filling vacancy caused by death or resignation of member of Board of Registration Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor RS 1916, c. 5, §6 112 Me. 181
08/30/1928 Authority of State Highway Commission to give permission to erect a fence within the limits of a highway Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission
08/30/1928 Erection of stop signs Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1927, c. 138
08/30/1928 Trees and shrubs - destruction or injury by utility company Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1916, c. 60, §15
09/13/1928 Residence of registered or licensed dentist who is supervising a dental hygienist Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Dorothy Bryant, Director, Board of Dental Hygiene, State Department of Health PL 1917, c. 268
10/26/1928 Students' residence; nurses in training, etc. Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Chairman, Board of Registration, Lewiston Me. Const. Art. II, §1
11/05/1928 Payment of expenses of commission to make investigation of facts and phases of the operations of the workmen's compensation law Raymond Fellows, AG Ralph O. Brewster, Governor
11/22/1928 Establishing town hospitals for the housing and care of persons who are ill with contagious diseases Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Clarence F. Kendall, Commissioner, Health PL 1887, c. 123 RS 1871, c. 14, §29; RS 1916, c. 19, §95; RS 1916, c. 19, §97 66 Me. 71
12/07/1928 Taxation of property belonging to Waldoboro Public Library Association Raymond Fellows, AG Henry E. Dunnack, State Librarian RS 1916, c. 10, §6 86 Me. 76; 86 Me. 78; 86 Me. 244
00/00/1929 Workmen's compensation form letter Clement F. Robinson, AG
01/24/1929 Stop signs Clement F. Robinson, AG State Highway Commission
01/31/1929 Condemnation proceedings Clement F. Robinson, AG Roger G. Leonard, House RS 1916, c. 24, §8; RS 1916, c. 25, §13
01/31/1929 Powers and duties of the members Clement F. Robinson, AG J.W. Hanson, Chief, State Highway Police PL 1925, c. 144 19280405
02/02/1929 Gasoline tax - refund to federal officials Clement F. Robinson, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1927, c. 251 19250725
02/08/1929 Gasoline tax - interstate shipments Clement F. Robinson, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor
02/19/1929 Fines and forfeitures under motor vehicle law, P.L. 1925, c. 98 §93 Clement F. Robinson, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1925, c. 98
02/19/1929 Corrupt practices act Clement F. Robinson, AG Wallace H. White, US Senate RS 1916, c. 7, §126
03/12/1929 Sales tax Clement F. Robinson, AG Allen C.T. Wilson, Executive Council
04/11/1929 "Construction", as used in amendment to Bridge Act Clement F. Robinson, AG State Highway Commission PL 1929, c. 72 Contains note: "See his further opinion, April 24, 1929."
04/16/1929 Senate payroll excess Clement F. Robinson, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor RS 1916, c. 117, §13
04/24/1929 "Construction", as used in amendment to Bridge Act Clement F. Robinson, AG State Highway Commission PL 1929, c. 72 19290411
05/01/1929 State insurance in mutual companies Clement F. Robinson, AG William Tudor Gardiner, Governor; Executive Council
05/07/1929 Expulsion from high school Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG William B. Woodbury RS 1916, c. 16, §38 124 Me. 36
05/08/1929 Water pipes affected by highway construction Clement F. Robinson, AG D. Eugene Chaplin RS 1916, c. 25, §13 92 Me. 493
05/09/1929 Highway damage by flowage Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission
05/16/1929 Designation of state aid highway Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1917, c. 258 RS 1916, c. 25, §16
05/28/1929 Taking of park property Clement F. Robinson, AG J.W. Hanson, Adjutant General
06/18/1929 Alabama state bridge corporation as investment for savings banks Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Sanger N. Annis, Deputy Commissioner, Banks PL 1923, c. 144
07/01/1929 Motor vehicles - speed limits Clement F. Robinson, AG James W. Hanson, Chief, State Highway Police PL 1929, c. 327 The unpublished version is attributed to Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG
07/01/1929 Speed limits Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG James W. Hanson, Chief, State Highway Police PL 1929, c. 327 The published version is attributed to Clement F. Robinson, AG
08/07/1929 Tax on insurance premiums Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Board of State Assessors RS 1916, c. 9, §49; RS 1916, c. 9, §54
08/27/1929 Tank car lots, gasoline Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Louis C. Stearns PL 1929, c. 93
09/06/1929 Joint deposits Clement F. Robinson, AG Sanger N. Annis, Commissioner, Banks PL 1923, c. 144; PL 1929, c. 307 126 Me. 84
09/17/1929 Gasoline tax - amendment to "distributors" Clement F. Robinson, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1929, c. 93
09/17/1929 Date of meeting to act on district charter Clement F. Robinson, AG Bertram E. Packard, Deputy Commissioner, Education P&SL 1929, c. 95; P&SL 1929, c. 137
09/17/1929 Memorandum of conference with State Auditor and State Superintendent of Schools, September 13th Clement F. Robinson, AG
09/25/1929 Failure to report motor vehicle accident Clement F. Robinson, AG J.W. Hanson, Adjutant General PL 1929, c. 327 RS 1916, c. 137, §1
09/25/1929 Academy aid Clement F. Robinson, AG Bertram E. Packard, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1929, c. 318 RS 1916, c. 16, §98
10/01/1929 Joint deposits, administrator's powers Clement F. Robinson, AG Matthew Laughlin
10/18/1929 Stocks in trade Clement F. Robinson, AG Frank H. Sterling, Chairman, Board of State Assessors PL 1929, c. 305 RS 1916, c. 9, §76; RS 1916, c. 9, §77
10/18/1929 54-hour law Clement F. Robinson, AG Charles O. Beals, Commissioner, Labor PL 1915, c. 350
11/15/1929 First or current year of model (motor vehicles) Clement F. Robinson, AG Frank H. Sterling, Chairman, Board of State Assessors PL 1929, c. 305
11/20/1929 Reports of medical examiners Clement F. Robinson, AG Medical Examiners
11/25/1929 Referenda Clement F. Robinson, AG Ernest H. Gruening Resolves 1907, c. 121; P&SL 1915, c. 133; PL 1917, c. 1; PL 1917, c. 244; PL 1917, c. 293; P&SL 1917, c. 37 114 Me. 557; 116 Me. 557; 118 Me. 544; 126 Me. 620; 5 US 137 US Const. Amend. 18 See page 768 of the 1919 Laws of Maine for the unnumbered Resolve; We cannot locate a printed version of "An Act to Repeal Sections One to Thirty-six of Chapter Six of the Revised Statutes Relative to Primary Elections." See Legislative Record for bill text.
12/06/1929 Hospitals - treatment of patients under the control of the State School for Boys or State School for Girls Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG William Tudor Gardiner, Governor P&SL 1929, c. 35 RS 1916, c. 144, §32
12/13/1929 Highways - street railroad tracks Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1916, c. 58, §7; RS 1916, c. 58, §8; RS 1916, c. 58, §21
12/20/1929 Local ordinances, etc., plumbing Clement F. Robinson, AG Clarence F. Kendall, Commissioner, Health RS 1916, c. 19, §112; RS 1916, c. 19, §115
12/28/1929 Lighting of underpass Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission
01/08/1930 Excise tax - non-resident licenses Clement F. Robinson, AG Frank H. Sterling, Chairman, Board of State Assessors PL 1921, c. 211; PL 1925, c. 211; PL 1927, c. 161; PL 1927, c. 200; PL 1929, c. 305 RS 1916, c. 9, §78
01/23/1930 Waldo-Hancock Bridge Clement F. Robinson, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission P&SL 1929, c. 126; Resolves 1929, c. 147 126 Me. 205 Contains note: "See Opinion of June 30, 1931, for comment on legislative act, declaring the Verona-Bucksport bridge an approach."
01/30/1930 World war relief Clement F. Robinson, AG George W. Leadbetter, Secretary, World War Relief Commission PL 1919, c. 110; PL 1925, c. 119; PL 1929, c. 295 RS 1916, c. 148
02/12/1930 Joint deposits, signatures Clement F. Robinson, AG Sanger N. Annis, Commissioner, Banks PL 1923, c. 144; PL 1929, c. 307 126 Me. 84; 126 Me. 251
02/20/1930 Sunday law Clement F. Robinson, AG Frederick W. Smith 19280409
02/20/1930 Sharing the ride Clement F. Robinson, AG G. Colby Wardwell, State Highway Police PL 1923, c. 211; PL 1925, c. 167; PL 1929, c. 301 19260427
02/27/1930 Commitment of children Clement F. Robinson, AG Stephen E. Vosburgh, Superintendent, Pownal State School PL 1917, c. 297; PL 1919, c. 171 RS 1916, c. 67, §50; RS 1916, c. 67, §54; RS 1916, c. 145, §25
02/27/1930 Relocation of utility Clement F. Robinson, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission 89 Me. 194; 92 Me. 493; 105 Me. 301 This contains a note and undated later correspondence from Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG to the State Highway Commission
03/20/1930 Weight limits - posting of roads and bridges Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1921, c. 211; PL 1927, c. 198
04/07/1930 Funds of embalming board Clement F. Robinson, AG Clarence F. Kendall, Commissioner, Health
04/26/1930 Fraud - checks Clement F. Robinson, AG Ralph W. Hawkes, County Attorney PL 1923, c. 7 RS 1916, c. 137, §3 123 Me. 412
04/28/1930 Milk bottles Clement F. Robinson, AG Frank P. Washburn, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1927, c. 259; PL 1929, c. 192 125 Me. 123
05/08/1930 Creamery definition Clement F. Robinson, AG Frank P. Washburn, Commissioner, Agriculture RS 1916, c. 37, §5 19271230
05/19/1930 Encroachments on highways Clement F. Robinson, AG State Highway Commission PL 1921, c. 215 RS 1916, c. 24, §81; RS 1916, c. 24, §103 46 Me. 483; 76 Me. 476; 88 Me. 376; 93 Me. 46
05/19/1930 Land taking - procedures Clement F. Robinson, AG State Highway Commission PL 1929, c. 219 63 Me. 112
06/03/1930 Setting off portions of streets for sidewalks Clement F. Robinson, AG State Highway Commission PL 1917, c. 58; PL 1921, c. 154 RS 1916, c. 4, §98 19300519
06/08/1930 Tank car lots or piped gasoline Clement F. Robinson, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1929, c. 93
06/12/1930 Authority to sign death certificates Clement F. Robinson, AG R.M. Thomas, Secretary, Board of Chiropractic Examination and Registration PL 1929, c. 36 RS 1916, c. 64, §21 19260225
07/05/1930 Cash prizes at fairs Clement F. Robinson, AG Frank P. Washburn, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1927, c. 126
07/09/1930 Post-mortems Clement F. Robinson, AG T. A. Devan PL 1917, c. 252 RS 1916, c. 18, §1 ff; RS 1916, c. 64, §29; RS 1916, c. 126, c. 42; RS 1916, c. 141 110 Me. 391
07/16/1930 Elections - ballot marking Clement F. Robinson, AG William Tudor Gardiner, Governor RS 1916, c. 6, §8; RS 1916, c. 6, §14 124 Me. 453
08/07/1930 Rules and regulations Clement F. Robinson, AG Elmer W. Campbell, State Department of Health PL 1919, c. 172 129 Me. 239
08/09/1930 Roping off a section of highway for a street dance Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1916, c. 129, §28
08/11/1930 Cross-connections between public and industrial water systems Clement F. Robinson, AG Clarence F. Kendall, Commissioner, Health PL 1917, c. 98; PL 1917, c. 126; PL 1917, c. 197; PL 1919, c. 172; PL 1923, c. 116; PL 1923, c. 221; PL 1925, c. 138 RS 1916, c. 55, §43; RS 1916, c. 55, §48; RS 1916, c. 55, §50
08/27/1930 Waldo-Hancock Bridge Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission P&SL 1929, c. 126
09/15/1930 Tank car lots - piped gasoline Clement F. Robinson, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1929, c. 93
09/18/1930 Crops grown beside the highway Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG W.C. Beale
09/22/1930 Residence requirement Clement F. Robinson, AG R.M. Millett, Secretary, Board of Accountancy RS 1916, c. 40, §5
10/17/1930 Highways - culverts Clement F. Robinson, AG State Highway Commission
11/15/1930 Liability of trustees of savings banks Clement F. Robinson, AG Sanger N. Annis, Commissioner, Banks
11/26/1930 Sunday law Clement F. Robinson, AG F. L. Littlefield
12/02/1930 Plumbing regulations Clement F. Robinson, AG Arthur G. Picher, House RS 1916, c. 19, §109 ff 129 Me. 239 Contains a note and 12/30/1930 correspondence from Clement F. Robinson, AG to Dr. Campbell
12/08/1930 Toll roads - private Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission 11 Me. 278
12/09/1930 Emancipation of a child Clement F. Robinson, AG Grube B. Cornish, Secretary, Department of Public Welfare RS 1930, c. 33, §1; RS 1930, c. 72, §52 ff; RS 1930, c. 80, §38 3 Me. 136; 31 Me. 124; 106 Me. 242
12/09/1930 Emancipation Clement F. Robinson, AG Grube C. Cornish, Executive Secretary, Public Welfare RS 1930, c. 33, §1; RS 1930, c. 72, §52 ff; RS 1930, c. 80, §38 3 Me. 141; 31 Me. 124; 106 Me. 242
00/00/1931 Grand jury reports - Lewiston ballot frauds Fred H. Lancaster, County Attorney; Clement F. Robinson, AG PL 1931, c. 34
01/24/1931 School residence Clement F. Robinson, AG Bertram E. Packard, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §30 ff 124 Me. 36
01/30/1931 Liability of teachers and school physicians Clement F. Robinson, AG A. D. Gray, Superintendent of Schools, Eastport
04/01/1931 Pauper settlements Grube B. Cornish, Secretary, Department of Public Welfare 106 Me. 394
04/23/1931 Construction of Androscoggin Bridge at Brunswick Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission
05/14/1931 Change of designation of state aid highway Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1917, c. 154
05/27/1931 "Through ways" and "compact sections" - traffic regulations Clement F. Robinson, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 5, §136; RS 1930, c. 29, §8; RS 1930, c. 29, §69
06/01/1931 Automobile drivers' registration under financial responsibility law Edgar C. Smith, Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 29, §97
06/01/1931 Referendum petitions William Tudor Gardiner, Governor PL 1931, c. 181
06/02/1931 Demand notes Clement F. Robinson, AG Sanger N. Annis, Commissioner, Banks 39 Me. 492; 66 Me. 282; 67 Me. 540; 68 Me. 80; 68 Me. 524; 90 Me. 255
06/04/1931 Fees for renotification (plumbing regulations) Clement F. Robinson, AG Elmer W. Campbell, Director, Sanitary Engineering PL 1931, c. 235
06/10/1931 "Compact portions" of towns for state highway purposes State Highway Commission Resolves 1929, c. 177 RS 1930, c. 28, §7; RS 1930, c. 28, §8; RS 1930, c. 28, §13; RS 1930, c. 29, §69 106 Me. 297 Me. Const. Art. IX, §17
06/29/1931 Legislative expense Clement F. Robinson, AG State Auditor
06/30/1931 Bridge Act State Highway Commission PL 1931, c. 93
06/30/1931 Bucksport-Verona Bridge State Highway Commission P&SL 1931, c. 112 126 Me. 205
06/30/1931 Waldo-Hancock Bridge Clement F. Robinson, AG State Highway Commission P&SL 1931, c. 112 126 Me. 205 Published version does not indicate an author
06/30/1931 Parking on the highway Clement F. Robinson, AG James W. Hanson, Chief, State Highway Police RS 1930, c. 29, §75
07/18/1931 Special certificate to Sherman S. Greenleaf under P&SL 1931, Ch. 124 Clement F. Robinson, AG Allen J. Neal, Secretary, Board of Veterinary Examiners P&SL 1931, c. 124
07/31/1931 Highway, damages, methods of suits by and against the Commission Clement F. Robinson, AG Chief Counsel, State Highway Department, Missouri
08/14/1931 Defense of state employees from damage suits William Tudor Gardiner, Governor RS 1930, c. 91, §78 ff 78 Me. 29; 82 Me. 39; 102 Me. 431; 109 Me. 164
08/14/1931 Tuition to be paid by towns in secondary schools Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Claire S. Carter, Senate PL 1931, c. 42 RS 1930, c. 19, §93; RS 1930, c. 19, §206
09/05/1931 Bonds of Ogunquit Village Corporation Clement F. Robinson, AG Sanger N. Annis, Commissioner, Banks P&SL 1867, c. 266; P&SL 1893, c. 407; P&SL 1913, c. 203; P&SL 1931, c. 83 RS 1930, c. 57, §27 112 Me. 449
09/08/1931 Maintenance of roads reverting to towns or counties Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission
10/02/1931 Gasoline supposedly but not actually for export only Clement F. Robinson, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 12, §80
10/19/1931 Naphtha and the gasoline tax E. D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1923, c. 224 RS 1930, c. 12, §79 ff
11/19/1931 Continuous highway - state aid Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 28, §26 ff
12/02/1931 Fixtures Clement F. Robinson, AG Elmer W. Campbell, Director, Sanitary Engineering PL 1931, c. 235
12/04/1931 Fees, fines and forfeitures Sumner P. Mills, Judge, Municipal Court PL 1931, c. 189; PL 1931, c. 252 RS 1930, c. 29
01/11/1932 Trees within the limits of the highway Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 5, §121; RS 1930, c. 28, §14 78 Me. 29; 90 Me. 500
01/12/1932 Out-of-state exhibitors Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Frank P. Washburn, Commissioner, Agriculture RS 1930, c. 39, §25 ff
01/22/1932 Potato tax Clement F. Robinson, AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 13, §14
01/25/1932 Private drains Clement F. Robinson, AG Ernest L. Merrill, State Highway Department
03/18/1932 Administration of gasoline tax Clement F. Robinson, AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor PL 1931, c. 251
03/19/1932 Automobile trucks - maximum gross loads allowable State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 29, §56 131 Me. 63
03/19/1932 Funds for certain roads in unincorporated territory Clement F. Robinson, AG State Highway Commission Resolves 1915, c. 401; Resolves 1929, c. 107
03/22/1932 Gasoline tax law amendments Clement F. Robinson, AG Frank H. Holley, Commissioner, Taxation PL 1923, c. 224; PL 1931, c. 236; PL 1931, c. 251; PL 1931, c. 283 RS 1930, c. 12, §79 ff 123 Me. 573; 39 S.Ct. 320; 40 S.Ct. 355; 41 S.Ct. 606; 42 S.Ct. 375; 43 S.Ct. 643; 44 S.Ct. 251; 48 S.Ct. 451; 49 S.Ct. 188; 49 S.Ct. 279 Contains note: "See opinion of July 28, 1932, after the session."
04/05/1932 Fees, fines and forfeitures E. D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1931, c. 189; PL 1931, c. 252 19311204
04/05/1932 Driving on private property without a license Clement F. Robinson, AG James W. Hanson, Chief, State Highway Police RS 1930, c. 29, §39; RS 1930, c. 29, §86; RS 1930, c. 29, §88
04/16/1932 Primary election ballots for county commissioner Edgar C. Smith, Secretary of State PL 1880, c. 239 RS 1930, c. 7, §1; RS 1930, c. 7, §7; RS 1930, c. 92, §2
04/18/1932 Gasoline tax refunds Clement F. Robinson, AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 12, §79 ff
04/29/1932 Application for loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation made by the receiver of a Maine trust company Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Sanger N. Annis, Commissioner, Banks
05/05/1932 Enrollment as voters Clement F. Robinson, AG Paul C. Thurston RS 1930, c. 7, §11 ff; RS 1930, c. 7, §40; RS 1930, c. 7, §50
05/25/1932 Banking law - loan and building associations Sanger N. Annis, Commissioner, Banks RS 1930, c. 57, §108; RS 1930, c. 57, §111
06/10/1932 Responsibility of owner or operator Clement F. Robinson, AG Joseph F. Young, State Highway Police PL 1931, c. 111 RS 1930, c. 29, §80
06/17/1932 Automobile trailers - maximum length allowable Edgar C. Smith, Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 29, §50; RS 1930, c. 29, §54; RS 1930, c. 29, §56
06/17/1932 Banking law - loan and building associations Eugene L. Bodge RS 1930, c. 57, §108 104 Me. 404; 121 Me. 188 19320525
06/18/1932 Bids on coal - "supplier's plant" Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Bureau of Purchases
07/11/1932 Use of bridge for stunts Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Publicity Director, Maine Development Commission
07/28/1932 Gasoline tax - collections Clement F. Robinson, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1931, c. 283 RS 1930, c. 12, §79 ff 39 S.Ct. 320
09/10/1932 Gasoline tax - gasoline brought into the state by dealer in his own trucks Clement F. Robinson, AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 12, §79
09/24/1932 Right of inspection for pests E. L. Newdick, Chief, Division of Plant Industry, Agriculture RS 1930, c. 43, §1 ff
09/28/1932 Election frauds - Aroostook County William Tudor Gardiner, Governor; Executive Council
10/03/1932 Gasoline used on clubhouse grounds Clement F. Robinson, AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 12, §89 19320729
10/18/1932 Banking law - segregated assets of trust companies Sanger N. Annis, Commissioner, Banks RS 1930, c. 57, §61 ff
10/18/1932 Election laws - power of Governor and Council William Tudor Gardiner, Governor
11/08/1932 Election laws - power of Governor and Council William Tudor Gardiner, Governor RS 1930, c. 8, §49; RS 1930, c. 8, §55 116 Me. 557; 124 Me. 453
11/21/1932 Taxation of savings banks Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor 46 S.Ct. 85
11/28/1932 Election laws - power of Governor and Council William Tudor Gardiner, Governor RS 1930, c. 8, §55
12/09/1932 Excise tax on non-residents' cars kept in Maine Clement F. Robinson, AG George Lord, Counciller, First District RS 1930, c. 12, §90 ff 19300108
12/22/1932 Public funds for private purpose Clement F. Robinson, AG Sanger N. Annis, Commissioner, Banks P&SL 1905, c. 341
01/02/1933 Temporary loan Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG L. H. Winship, Commissioner, Treasury
01/03/1933 Exemption from registration by Maine State Board of Registration and Examination in Optometry AG Harry J. Covelle, Secretary, Maine State Board of Registration and Examination in Optometry RS 1930, c. 21, §49; RS 1930, c. 21, §60 ff
01/03/1933 Legislative repeal or modification of statute under which unions of towns have employed school superintendents AG Bertram E. Packard, Commissioner, Education
01/03/1933 Payment of interest on taxes assessed on farms on which the farm land loan commission have granted loans AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor
02/14/1933 Deorganization of Allagash Plantation Deputy AG Harold E. Weeks, Senate RS 1930, c. 5, §192; RS 1930, c. 5, §193; RS 1930, c. 8, §76
02/14/1933 Voting residence AG Arthur W. Bushey, House RS 1930, c. 6, §2; RS 1930, c. 6, §5 76 Me. 158
02/21/1933 Ratification of constitutional amendment Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Harold H. Murchie, President of the Senate 40 S.Ct. 495
02/23/1933 Compatibility of office of recorder of a municipal court and the office of alderman Deputy AG Ernest A. Woodman, Executive Council P&SL 1919, c. 50 86 Me. 522 Me. Const. Art. II, §2; Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art IX, §2 19290115
02/23/1933 Public officers having a pecuniary interest in public contracts Deputy AG RS 1930, c. 131, §11 113 Me. 317
02/27/1933 Sale of motor oil in properly labeled small packages Deputy AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor
02/28/1933 Ice fishing on streams and rivers Deputy AG Roland S. Conners, Chief Warden
03/03/1933 Form of elections for Madison Village Corporation AG Harold E. Weeks, Senate P&SL 1887, c. 8
03/08/1933 Rescinding vote taken at annual town meeting AG Ralph W. Miller
03/08/1933 Effect of An Act Repealing the Law Relating to Auxiliary State Forests AG William M. Rea, House PL 1921, c. 78; PL 1923, c. 138; PL 1929, c. 306; PL 1933, c. 139
03/10/1933 Authority of Governor and Council to make award for a contract to purchase supplies, materials and equipment AG William S. Owen, State Purchasing Agent PL 1931, c. 216
03/13/1933 Wage cuts under the Weekly Payment of Wages Act AG Charles O. Beals, Commissioner, Labor RS 1930, c. 54, §39; RS 1930, c. 54, §40
03/13/1933 Constitutionality of LDs 865 and 866, relating to reducing compensation to legislative and state officials and employees AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor P&SL 1933, c. 81; LD 865 (86th Legis. 1933) Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
03/25/1933 Exceptions to fishing license requirement in inland waters Deputy AG Department of Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §19
03/30/1933 Municipal court ruling relating to transporting passengers for hire with a truck AG Robinson C. Tobey, Secretary of State PL 1931, c. 234; PL 1931, c. 262 RS 1930, c. 29, §1; RS 1930, c. 29, §54
04/13/1933 Dental hygienists AG Alton H. Swett, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners PL 1913, c. 53 RS 1930, c. 21, §28; RS 1930, c. 21, §42 ff
04/14/1933 Passengers for hire in a truck AG John T. Quinn, Judge, Municipal Court, Bangor 113 Me. 164
04/14/1933 Gasoline shipped into Maine in barges AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor
05/01/1933 State of Maine highway and bridge bonds Deputy AG George S. Foster, Treasurer Resolves 1925, c. 71; Resolves 1925, c. 118; P&SL 1929, c. 130; Resolves 1929, c. 177; P&SL 1931, c. 24; P&SL 1931, c. 122; P&SL 1933, c. 54 Me. Const. Art. IX, §17 19330501 Includes Executive Council Orders Nos. 112 & 138
05/01/1933 State of Maine highway and bridge bonds Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George S. Foster, Treasurer 19330501 This entire opinion is contained in the other May 1, 1933 opinion
05/03/1933 Local boards of health and health officers AG W. Mayo Payson RS 1930, c. 19, §92; RS 1930, c. 19, §93
05/03/1933 Powers of fish wardens Deputy AG George Downes, Judge, Municipal Court, Calais RS 1930, c. 50, §4
05/03/1933 Sunday amateur sports law AG The Fort Fairfield Review PL 1933, c. 245
05/03/1933 Constitutional convention election AG Robinson C. Tobey, Secretary of State PL 1933, c. 254
05/10/1933 Relative to truck of Alden Chase of Bryant Pond, Maine RS 1930, c. 29, §82 ff
05/10/1933 Insertion of articles in town warrant AG Samuel B. Furbish, Town Manager, Dexter RS 1930, c. 5, §4
05/10/1933 Report of expenditures before election of the delegates to the constitutional convention AG Robinson C. Tobey, Secretary of State P&SL 1933, c. 83 US Const. Amend. 21
05/10/1933 Duty of town assessors AG E. C. Webb, Chairman, Board of Assessors
05/10/1933 Time off for good behavior on concurrent sentences AG Ray B. Thurston, Warden, Maine State Prison
05/12/1933 Compatibility or conflict of legislators being elected delegates to the constitutional convention Deputy AG William R. Pattangall P&SL 1933, c. 83 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; US Const. Amend. 21
05/18/1933 West Bath Game Preserve Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1925, c. 92; PL 1931, c. 225; PL 1933, c. 71 121 Me. 450
05/23/1933 Organization of trust company Deputy AG Waterhouse, Titcomb & Siddall PL 1931, c. 21; PL 1933, c. 93
05/24/1933 State borrowing money from R.F.C. for pulpwood operations Deputy AG Wadleight B. Drummond
05/26/1933 Liquidation of trust company Deputy AG Thomas A. Cooper, Commissioner, Banks
05/31/1933 Distinction between innkeeper and the keeper of a hotel at a summer resort or watering place Deputy AG Harris B. Coe, Manager, Maine Publicity Bureau RS 1930, c. 36, §5
06/02/1933 Erection of signs on highway Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 29, §75 42 Me. 248
06/02/1933 "No parking on the pavement" signs Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 29, §75 42 Me. 248
06/02/1933 Damages, land in Waldoboro claimed to be owned by W. S. Wyman et al. Deputy AG State Highway Commission 75 Me. 436 Contains note: "See Harris v. Howes 75 Me. 439"
06/02/1933 Farm Bureau appropriation in Washington County Deputy AG George E. Lord, Secretary, Maine Farm Bureau Federation
06/05/1933 Loans to nonprofit organizations for the repair or reconstruction of damaged buildings Deputy AG Roy C. Haines 47 Stat. 709
06/06/1933 Election superintendent Kennebunk-Kennebunkport School Union Deputy AG Bertram E. Packard, Commissioner, Education 74 Me. 462; 92 Me. 345
06/07/1933 Licensing for canners of clams engaged in shipping and transporting clams in interstate trade Deputy AG H. D. Crie, Director, Sea & Shore Fisheries Commission PL 1933, c. 208
06/09/1933 Definition of "schools of the state" AG H. S. Boardman, President, University of Maine RS 1930, c. 135, §73; RS 1930, c. 135, §74
06/15/1933 Ellsworth obtaining loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Deputy AG Edward H. Osgood, Manager, Reconstruction Finance Corporation, Federal Reserve Bank 47 Stat. 709
07/19/1933 Stipend for fair associations which allow sale of beer on premises AG Frank P. Washburn, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1933, c. 268 RS 1930, c. 39, §25; RS 1930, c. 39, §26
08/04/1933 Maintenance of bridges and approaches Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1931, c. 93; PL 1933, c. 137
08/04/1933 Practice of hair dressing and beauty culture Deputy AG Annie C. Adams, Treasurer, Maine State Hairdressers' Association PL 1933, c. 227
08/04/1933 Association taking a bond with individual surety Deputy AG Edwilda Ledoux, Secretary, Maine State Hairdressers' Association
08/04/1933 Alien obtaining resident license Deputy AG Roland S. Conners, Chief Warden
08/07/1933 Temporary loan Deputy AG Halsey, Stuart Company
08/10/1933 Status of the Port Authority in its relation to the state Deputy AG Henry F. Merrill, President, Port of Portland Authority 19330724
08/10/1933 Fees for deputy wardens Deputy AG George J. Downs, Judge, Municipal Court, Calais RS 1930, c. 38, §12
08/10/1933 Tax on loss of gasoline due to shrinkage AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor PL 1931, c. 283 RS 1930, c. 12, §84 131 Me. 63
08/10/1933 Registration of person who has continuously practiced hair dressing and beauty culture Deputy AG Edwilda Ledoux, Secretary, State Board for the Regulation of the Practice of Hairdressing and Beauty Culture PL 1933, c. 227
08/12/1933 Maintenance cost chargeable to utilities using bridge Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Max L. Wilder, Bridge Engineer, State Highway Commission PL 1931, c. 93
08/18/1933 Bridge legislation Harold H. Murchie, AAG Paul D. Thurston, State Highway Commission PL 1915, c. 319; PL 1917, c. 304; PL 1919, c. 140; PL 1919, c. 162; PL 1919, c. 243; PL 1921, c. 50; PL 1921, c. 143; PL 1923, c. 193; PL 1925, c. 192; PL 1927, c. 153; PL 1929, c. 72; PL 1929, c. 103; PL 1931, c. 93; PL 1933, c. 137 RS 1930, c. 63, §77; RS 1930, c. 65, §8 109 Me. 292
09/06/1933 Effect of the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933 Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Thomas A. Cooper, Commissioner, Banks RS 1930, c. 57, §28; 48 Stat. 128
09/09/1933 Damage, land in Waldoboro claimed to be owned by E. S. Wyman Deputy AG Emma Welt Potter 75 Me. 436
09/21/1933 Proposed widening to bridge approach Deputy AG Governor and Council
09/21/1933 Erection of a dam on a brook in wild land Deputy AG Archer L. Grover, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 118 Me. 503
09/21/1933 Expense of repaving that part of a street ordinarily take care of by the street railroad companies Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 28, §13; RS 1930, c. 65, §31
09/22/1933 Removal of a body found on a railroad track Deputy AG Edward W. Wheeler RS 1930, c. 129, §1 ff; RS 1930, c. 151, §2
09/28/1933 Savings bank taxation Deputy AG Thomas A. Cooper, Commissioner, Banks
10/02/1933 Driving cattle or sheep across or along a highway Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission
10/10/1933 Repair of state highways within the compact portions of any town of more than five thousand inhabitants Deputy AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 28, §13
10/12/1933 Canning and selling deer Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §95
10/14/1933 Duties of medical examiners Deputy AG C. P. Baxter PL 1909, c. 185; PL 1915, c. 332; PL 1917, c. 252 RS 1930, c. 151
10/19/1933 Transportation of intoxicating liquors Deputy AG H. W. Weatherbee PL 1917, c. 294; PL 1933, c. 74 120 Me. 496
11/04/1933 Foreign trust company acting in a fiduciary capacity Deputy AG Thomas A. Cooper, Commissioner, Banks RS 1930, c. 57, §61; RS 1930, c. 62, §4; RS 1930, c. 76, §42
11/15/1933 James Calvin (alien) application for hunting and fishing license Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §40
11/15/1933 Liability of town for accidents while the road surface is covered with snow or ice Deputy AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission PL 1931, c. 231
11/17/1933 Fines and costs imposed for violations of fish and game laws Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1929, c. 338; PL 1933, c. 142 RS 1930, c. 38, §12; RS 1930, c. 38, §99; RS 1930, c. 144, §23; RS 1930, c. 144, §24
11/20/1933 Claim of the Western Union Telegraph Company for compensation for removal of poles and wires caused by construction of the Veazie new highway Deputy AG State Highway Commission
11/20/1933 Excise tax payment of two dollars to tax collectors AG Robinson C. Tobey, Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 12, §93; RS 1930, c. 12, §96
12/08/1933 Taxation of motor vehicles AG Laurence C. Upton, Maine State Police RS 1930, c. 12, §90; RS 1930, c. 12, §93
12/08/1933 Excise tax payment of two dollars to tax collectors AG M. H. Jordan, Collector of Taxes, Ellsworth RS 1930, c. 12, §93; RS 1930, c. 12, §96
12/13/1933 Carrying concealed weapons Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Harold D. Jewett PL 1917, c. 217; PL 1919, c. 63; PL 1929, c. 331; PL 1931, c. 135 RS 1930, c. 38, §46; RS 1930, c. 142, §13; RS 1930, c. 142, §14
12/14/1933 Per diem pay for legislators AG William A. Runnells, State Controller RS 1930, c. 125, §10
12/19/1933 Authority of individual member of the Portland City Council while acting as an Overseer of the Poor AG Edgar E. Rounds, House
12/22/1933 Expenses and per diem pay for work in connection with the Board of Podiatry Deputy AG Louis J. Brann, Governor PL 1933, c. 140
12/27/1933 Transportation of sacramental wine into Maine Deputy AG Charles H. Authier Resolves 1933, c. 219
12/27/1933 Transportation of intoxicating liquors Deputy AG G. R. McIntire Resolves 1933, c. 219 RS 1930, c. 137, §3
01/02/1934 Shipment of intoxicating liquors into the state and within the state Deputy AG Lewis O. Barrows PL 1933, c. 296
01/22/1934 Time of examinations Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Board for the Regulation of Beauty Culture PL 1933, c. 227
01/22/1934 Power of State Highway Commission to authorize the erection of monuments Deputy AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission
01/24/1934 Transportation of intoxicating liquors Deputy AG Timothy J. Hart PL 1933, c. 296 RS 1930, c. 137, §2; RS 1930, c. 137, §3; RS 1930, c. 137, §6; RS 1930, c. 137, §16
01/24/1934 Fire escapes Deputy AG Charles O. Beals, Commissioner, Labor RS 1930, c. 35, §36
01/24/1934 Application of gasoline tax law to municipalities Deputy AG W. J. Ford, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Benton Station
01/17/1934 Mutual savings banks and institutions for savings borrowing money for capital purposes by issuance of debentures to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation AG Reconstruction Finance Corporation PL 1933, c. 271
01/27/1934 Jewelers violating laws regarding licensing of optometrists AG Gleason A. Rand, President, Maine Association of Optometrists RS 1930, c. 21, §45 ff
02/09/1934 Taxes due from corporation in bankruptcy Deputy AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor
02/24/1934 Appointment of members of the board of directors for the Maine Institution for the Blind Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Louis J. Brann, Governor Resolves 1917, c. 52; P&SL 1923, c. 96 RS 1930, c. 2, §54
03/14/1934 Mirrors on trucks AG Yankee Metal Products Corp.
03/19/1934 Acceptance of mortgage by Department of Agriculture for milk gathering stations AG Frank P. Washburn, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1933, c. 210 Contains note: "Unconstitutional 133 Me. 468"
03/20/1934 Taxation of preferred stocks of banking institutions Clyde R. Chapman, AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor PL 1933, c. 286 RS 1930, c. 12, §76 ff
04/04/1934 Reciprocity for motor vehicle excise tax AG Robinson C. Tobey, Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 12, §92
04/04/1934 Disposition of fines and costs collected as a result of violations of P.L. 1933, ch. 259 AG Public Utilities Commission PL 1933, c. 92; PL 1933, c. 259 RS 1930, c. 29, §118; RS 1930, c. 148, §1
04/04/1934 Transfer of registration plates Clyde R. Chapman, AG Robinson C. Tobey, Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 29, §55; RS 1930, c. 29, §67
04/10/1934 Retroactivity of law relating to taxes previously assessed Deputy AG George B. Foster, Treasurer of State PL 1933, c. 285 88 Me. 140; 88 Me. 587; 103 Me. 382
04/11/1934 Appointment of State Librarian Deputy AG William A. Runnells, State Controller PL 1931, c. 216
04/24/1934 Approval of election of superintendent of schools by superintending school committee Deputy AG Clifford G. Chase PL 1931, c. 192; PL 1933, c. 183 RS 1930, c. 19, §64
05/01/1934 Insurance of deposits Deputy AG Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation PL 1933, c. 286; PL 1933, c. 289
05/08/1934 Disposition of fines imposed under P.L. 1933, ch. 259 Deputy AG William A. Runnells, State Controller PL 1931, c. 189; PL 1933, c. 259 RS 1930, c. 29; RS 1930, c. 148, §1
05/11/1934 Clamming or digging clams to low water mark Deputy AG A. M. G. Soule, Department of Agriculture
05/12/1934 Transfer of license; consuming beer in unlicensed restaurant Deputy AG State Licensing Board
05/15/1934 Erection of public school building in Madawaska as "emergency work" AG R. E. Mullaney, State Representative, Public Works Administration RS 1930, c. 54, §41
05/16/1934 Political advertisements AG Robinson C. Tobey, Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 10, §10
05/16/1934 Municipal officers demanding bill of items approved by members of the superintending school committee Deputy AG Everett H. Chick, Chairman, School Board, Lebanon RS 1930, c. 19, §18
05/16/1934 Transportation of intoxicating liquors Deputy AG The House of Stover PL 1933, c. 296
05/24/1934 Capital and surplus requirements for newly organized banks and trust companies Deputy AG Thomas A. Cooper, Commissioner, Banks PL 1933, c. 286 RS 1930, c. 57, §67; RS 1930, c. 57, §69
05/26/1934 Plumbing at Camp Keyes Clyde R. Chapman, AG Charles W. Savage, Maine National Guard
06/05/1934 Rights of landowner of land surrounding pond Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 118 Me. 503
06/14/1934 Chattel mortgages Clyde R. Chapman, AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 13, §22
06/15/1934 Voting in nearest town for residents of plantations Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Louis J. Brann, Governor RS 1930, c. 8, §76
06/15/1934 Measurement of lobsters Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Louis J. Brann, Governor PL 1933, c. 294
07/11/1934 Replenishing funds drawn from treasury for other purposes Clyde R. Chapman, AG William A. Runnells, State Controller
07/14/1934 Contract between Bloomfield Academy and Town of Skowhegan divesting school committee of performing duties encumbent on it by statute AG Harold J. Phillips
07/27/1934 Farm products Deputy AG Stetson H. Hussey PL 1931, c. 247 RS 1930, c. 5, §136
07/30/1934 Refund on gasoline sold to Canadian fishermen AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor
08/06/1934 Rights of second preferred stockholders Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Reconstruction Finance Corporation
08/07/1934 Reduction in interest rate on savings deposits of bank Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Thomas A. Cooper, Commissioner, Banks RS 1930, c. 19, §72
08/15/1934 Use of Orono bridge by public utilities Deputy AG Harold H. Murchie, President of the Senate PL 1931, c. 93; PL 1933, c. 137
08/20/1934 Bridges - obligations of utility using Deputy AG Harold H. Murchie, President of the Senate PL 1931, c. 93; PL 1933, c. 137
08/22/1934 Duties and powers of the City Council of Portland with respect to the Overseers of the Poor of the City of Portland AG Edgar E. Rounds, City Council, Portland
08/25/1934 Qualification of voters Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Robinson C. Tobey, Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 6, §2
08/25/1934 Voting residence Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George A. Morrill
09/04/1934 Voting rights of inhabitants of unincorporated places Clyde R. Chapman, AG Louis J. Brann, Governor RS 1930, c. 8, §76 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §3
09/06/1934 Damages for mill owner drawing down water of great pond Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
09/07/1934 Qualification of voters Deputy AG Municipal Officers, Greenville
09/17/1934 Bonds of the Home Owners Loan Corporation Deputy AG Thomas A. Cooper, Commissioner, Banks 48 Stat. 128
09/27/1934 Excise tax stamp on beer sold to National Guard company Deputy AG State Licensing Board
10/06/1934 Sale, purchase of and dealing in warehouse receipts of alcoholic liquors as a matter of trade and investment Deputy AG A. F. Sullivan Corporation RS 1930, c. 137, §2
10/20/1934 Taxation of chattel mortgages Clyde R. Chapman, AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 13, §22
11/07/1934 J. F. Young, Jr., Deputy Chief, State Highway Police Clyde R. Chapman, AG Clyde H. Smith, Chairman, State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 29, §89
11/15/1934 Temporary loan Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George S. Foster, Treasurer
11/19/1934 Malt beverages Clyde R. Chapman, AG Commerce Clearing House PL 1933, c. 268; PL 1933, c. 300
11/20/1934 Taking money from general highway fund to be used for repairing a section of road in the Town of Dixmont Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1933, c. 22 RS 1930, c. 28, §5
11/28/1934 State of Maine highway and bridge loan Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George S. Foster, Treasurer Resolves 1925, c. 71; Resolves 1925, c. 118; P&SL 1929, c. 130; Resolves 1929, c. 147; Resolves 1929, c. 177; P&SL 1931, c. 24; P&SL 1931, c. 122; P&SL 1933, c. 54 Me. Const. Art. IX, §17 Includes Executive Council Orders Nos. 318 & 432
11/30/1934 Right of access by abutting owners Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission
12/17/1934 Truancy Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Department of Education RS 1930, c. 19, §2; RS 1930, c. 19, §77
12/17/1934 Corporation doing business under a name other than its own AG Franz U. Burkett
12/19/1934 Continuing liability for taxes during bankruptcy AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 13, §73
01/09/1935 Alteration of the grade crossing in a third class highway Deputy AG Public Utilities Commission PL 1933, c. 252
01/10/1935 Amendment of An Act to Provide for the Issuing of Consumption Licenses by the State Liquor Commission Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG William Bissett, Senate PL 1933, c. 301
01/28/1935 Permit for transportation of freight for hire by a "common carrier" Deputy AG Albert J. Stearns, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission PL 1933, c. 259 RS 1930, c. 62, §25 ff
01/28/1935 Authority of towns to enter into an arrangement with the directors of the Carlton Bridge for payment of excise taxes in return for free tolls for town residents Deputy AG Public Utilities Commission RS 1930, c. 5, §78
02/01/1935 Payment of wages or salary to state employee who cannot fully perform the duties of his job Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG William A. Runnells, State Controller
02/01/1935 Mortgage bonds Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Thomas A. Cooper, Commissioner, Banks RS 1930, c. 57, §27
02/08/1935 Investment of deposits in savings banks Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Thomas A. Cooper, Commissioner, Banks RS 1930, c. 57, §27
02/13/1935 Overexpenditure of state aid funds by towns for roads AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission PL 1933, c. 22; Resolves 1933, c. 215
02/13/1935 Registration of automobiles in the place where domestic corporation has its principal office Clyde R. Chapman, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Secretary of State PL 1933, c. 230 RS 1930, c. 12, §92
02/14/1935 Transferability of excise tax credit AG Lewis O. Barrows, Secretary of State PL 1931, c. 103; PL 1933, c. 176; PL 1933, c. 230 RS 1930, c. 12, §92; RS 1930, c. 12, §93
02/14/1935 Procedure to change to town manager form of municipal government AG Sanger M. Cook, House RS 1930, c. 5, §1
02/15/1935 Claim for damages resulting to car from an alleged defect in state highway Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1931, c. 231 RS 1930, c. 28, §39; RS 1930, c. 28, §52; RS 1930, c. 28, §55
02/21/1935 Definition of the word "session" as it relates to the Legislature Clyde R. Chapman, AG Senate PL 1905, c. 53 RS 1903, c. 116, §11; RS 1930, c. 125, §2 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §1
03/01/1935 Application of House Order on the duty and authority of the Secretary of State to furnishing registration plates for motor vehicles AG House RS 1930, c. 29, §55
03/27/1935 Meaning of "medical service" as used in LD 236 and application of that bill to osteopathic practice Deputy AG Sanger M. Cook, House LD 236 (87th Legis. 1935) 59 Me. 181
04/03/1935 Public Works Administration enabling acts Deputy AG Henry G. Hunt, General Counsel, Public Works Administration
04/13/1935 Scales used to weigh motor vehicles AG Joseph F. Young, Jr. Deputy Chief, State Highway Police RS 1930, c. 53, §1 ff
04/15/1935 Effect of An Act to Create a Milk Control Board on contracts entered into prior to the effective date of the Act Clyde R. Chapman, AG Milk Control Board 118 Me. 367; 52 S.Ct. 581; 53 S.Ct. 181
05/07/1935 House and Senate Orders relating to the Superintendent of Buildings AG Charles A. White, Superintendent of Buildings
05/16/1935 $500,000 State of Maine war loan Deputy AG A. B. Kenny, Secretary, First Boston Corporation
05/22/1935 Conflict or compatibility of members of Board of Registration also being members of city committees of the city Deputy AG Robert E. Ahern, Board of Registration, Portland RS 1930, c. 6, §7; RS 1930, c. 6, §8 Contains note: "Copy - original filed misc. City of Portland"
05/24/1935 Exemption from taxation of property owned by Spanish War veteran situated in unorganized townships AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor PL 1931, c. 36 RS 1930, c. 1, §6; RS 1930, c. 13, §6
05/29/1935 Disorganization of the town of Kingman AG Lewis O. Barrows, Secretary of State P&SL 1935, c. 38
06/12/1935 Term of office of Chairman of the Board of Registration Clyde R. Chapman, AG Llewellyn Barton 78 Me. 276
06/14/1935 Appropriation of money by municipality AG Harold B. Emery
06/19/1935 Operation of motor vehicle in town of registration AG B. W. Blanchard PL 1935, c. 146
06/19/1935 Insurance for registered motor vehicles AG Lewis O. Barrows, Secretary of State PL 1935, c. 131 RS 1930, c. 66, §7
07/13/1935 Term of office of members of the Milk Control Board Deputy AG Raymond S. Oakes PL 1935, c. 13 RS 1930, c. 2, §54 72 Me. 542; 110 Me. 296
07/16/1935 Term of member of State Liquor Commission Deputy AG William A. Runnells, State Controller PL 1933, c. 268
07/17/1935 Transportation of pupils Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Milton L. Bradford, Vocational Instructor in Agriculture PL 1935, c. 131
07/24/1935 Excise tax on oleomargarine Deputy AG A. E. Lewis, Chief Clerk, Property Division, Bureau of Taxation PL 1935, c. 54
08/08/1935 Operation in a beauty parlor Clyde R. Chapman, AG Elmer W. Campbell, Chief Clerk, State Board of Barbers PL 1933, c. 282; PL 1935, c. 112
08/08/1935 Outlet for surface drainage adjacent to a state aid highway Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 25, §7; RS 1930, c. 25, §26
08/09/1935 Semi-trailers Deputy AG Harold H. Murchie
08/10/1935 Use of available funds for projects not listed in an act Deputy AG Howard C. Hanscom, Director, Institutional Service P&SL 1935, c. 80
08/16/1935 Insurance requirements for municipality owning and operating a school bus Clyde R. Chapman, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Secretary of State PL 1935, c. 131
08/27/1935 Insurance on school bus Clyde R. Chapman, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Secretary of State PL 1935, c. 131
09/05/1935 $2,000,000 temporary loan Clyde R. Chapman, AG George S. Foster, Treasurer
09/23/1935 Validity of municipal vote relating to a State Aid Highway in Farmingdale Deputy AG State Highway Commission
09/23/1935 De Wolfe's Sign & Adv. Service Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 29, §69
09/25/1935 Legality of slot machines Clyde R. Chapman, AG Ralph O. Dale, County Attorney PL 1935, c. 82 RS 1930, c. 136
09/30/1935 Trustees of the Old Folks Home in Bath loaning a portion of the institutional funds Deputy AG Walter S. Glidden 84 Me. 545
10/08/1935 Right of voters enrolling for the first time to vote in the primary Deputy AG Robert E. Ahern, Board of Registration, Portland RS 1930, c. 7, §12
10/08/1935 Cosmetic law Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Elmer W. Campbell, Director, Sanitary Engineering PL 1935, c. 109
11/26/1935 $475,000 State of Maine improvement bonds Deputy AG George S. Foster, Treasurer P&SL 1933, c. 113; Resolves 1933, c. 223; P&SL 1935, c. 80 Me. Const. Art. IX, §20
11/29/1935 Compatibility of offices of county treasurer and judge of a municipal court Deputy AG Ralph T. Parker
12/04/1935 Irregularities affecting the administration of the E.R.A. in Kennebec County Clyde R. Chapman, AG Francis H. Bates, County Attorney, Kennebec Includes related memo
12/04/1935 Excise tax on motor busses AG Lewis O. Barrows, Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 12, §90
12/10/1935 Compatibility or conflict of offices of judge of a municipal court and county treasurer Deputy AG Louis J. Brann, Governor RS 1930, c. 148, §7 114 Me. 443
12/24/1935 Outdoor advertising Deputy AG John C. Burnham, Director, Outdoor Advertising, State Highway Department PL 1935, c. 163
01/02/1936 Violations of plowing requirement for land on which corn or other vegetation is grown Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Frederick E. Smith PL 1935, c. 45 RS 1930, c. 43, §16
01/11/1936 Disposition of penalties recovered for violation of the provisions of An Act to Assure Proper Branding of Potatoes Deputy AG Frank F. Washburn, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1935, c. 51
01/16/1936 Lands reserved for public uses in unincorporated townships Deputy AG Waldo N. Seavy, Commissioner, Forests PL 1850, c. 196; PL 1903, c. 232; PL 1915, c. 306 RS 1903, c. 7, §6
01/17/1936 Rulemaking powers of the Board of Appeals relating to inspection certificates for boilers Deputy AG Charles O. Beals, Commissioner, Labor PL 1935, c. 85
01/18/1936 Interpretation of Section 13, Chapter 85, Public Laws 1935, relating to boilers for agricultural purposes Deputy AG Charles O. Beals, Commissioner, Labor PL 1935, c. 85 Contains note: "Now §64 Chap. 25, R.S. 1944."
01/29/1936 Purchasing right of the State Liquor Commission Deputy AG W. S. Owen, State Purchasing Agent PL 1931, c. 216; PL 1933, c. 300
02/01/1936 Exemption for estates of veterans AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor PL 1935, c. 53 RS 1930, c. 13, §6
02/18/1936 Maintenance Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG W. P. Pierce, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Seboeis
02/25/1936 Authority of Land Agent to dispose of lands reserved for public uses or to lease such lands Deputy AG Waldo N. Seavy, Commissioner, Forests PL 1915, c. 306
02/27/1936 Election of town counselors in a town manager form of government AG Lester Andrew, Town Clerk, Oakland
02/28/1936 Whiskey warehouse receipts as securities under the Liquor Control Act AG Philip Luts, Jr., AG, Indiana PL 1933, c. 300 RS 1930, c. 163
03/02/1936 Exemption from taxation of all benevolent and charitable institutions Deputy AG Henry E. Dunnack, State Librarian RS 1930, c. 13, §6 80 Me. 223
03/10/1936 Use of the word "vacationland" on registration plates AG Lewis O. Barrows, Secretary of State PL 1935, c. 162
03/10/1936 Outstanding taxes for disorganized town of Mount Chase Deputy AG Carroll G. Sargent P&SL 1935, c. 36
03/17/1936 Outdoor advertising Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1935, c. 163
03/26/1936 Ownership of logs and timber carried away by freshets Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Wilbur H. Towle, Chief, State Police RS 1930, c. 52, §7; RS 1930, c. 52, §8 3 Me. 269
04/07/1936 Shaving soaps Clyde R. Chapman, AG Elmer W. Campbell, Director, Sanitary Engineering PL 1935, c. 109
04/15/1936 Meaning of "conviction" and "adjudged guilty" as it relates to appeals AG Lewis O. Barrows, Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 29, §88 128 Me. 523
04/16/1936 Effect of supplementary agreement between State Highway Commission and a contractor on the bond furnished by the contractor Deputy AG State Highway Commission
04/23/1936 Emergency expenditure of money from state contingent fund by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Council Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG William A. Runnells, State Controller PL 1931, c. 216 RS 1930, c. 2, §103
04/23/1936 Meaning of the words "may" and "shall" Clyde R. Chapman, AG Raymond C. Small, Secretary, Deer Isle-Sedgewick Bridge District P&SL 1935, c. 88; Resolves 1935, c. 133 Me. Const. Art. IX, §1
04/24/1936 Inns and boarding houses or lodging houses Deputy AG G. Howard Noyes, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Stonington
04/27/1936 Interest on floating debt for bonds of Springfield City Water Company AG Thomas A. Cooper, Commissioner, Banks RS 1930, c. 57, §27
05/01/1936 Incompatibility of person service as selectman and member of school committee Deputy AG A. A. Peterson PL 1933, c. 41
05/04/1936 Fees paid to deputy sheriffs AG Board of County Commissioners, Kennebec County RS 1930, c. 126, §4; RS 1930, c. 137, §28; RS 1930, c. 137, §30
05/08/1936 Compatibility or conflict of offices of State Police officer and Justice of the Peace Deputy AG Wilbur H. Towle, Chief, State Police
05/15/1936 Incompatibility of person service as selectman and office of superintending school committee Deputy AG A. M. Drake RS 1930, c. 19, §10 Includes correspondence
05/28/1936 Renovation of water supply system and installation of sewerage disposal plant at the Northern Maine Sanitorium Deputy AG Howard C. Hanscom, Director, Institutional Service P&SL 1935, c. 46; P&SL 1935, c. 80
05/28/1936 Maine Institution for the Blind Deputy AG United States Treasury Department 48 Stat. 680
05/29/1936 License fee and truck registration fee for traveling circuses AG Lewis O. Barrows, Secretary of State
06/04/1936 Investigation of the death of Kenneth Brown, whose body was found floating off Campobello Island
06/05/1936 Enrollment of voter for first time Deputy AG Lewis O. Barrows, Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 7, §12
06/08/1936 $1,500,000 State of Maine highway and bridge bond Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George E. Foster, Treasurer
06/10/1936 Licensing of shops for the practice of hairdressing and beauty culture AG Elmer F. Campbell, Chief Clerk, State Board for the Regulation of Hairdressing and Beauty Culture PL 1935, c. 112
07/08/1936 Powers and duties of board of registration regarding the registration of voters Deputy AG Arthur K. Purington RS 1930, c. 6, §11 ff
07/08/1936 Advertising by traveling circus Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1935, c. 163 RS 1930, c. 37, §2
07/11/1936 Operating a dentist's office permanently AG Alton H. Swett, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners
07/15/1936 $1,000,000 temporary loan Deputy AG George E. Foster, Treasurer
07/29/1936 Absentee ballots Deputy AG Governor and Council RS 1930, c. 9, §2; RS 1930, c. 9, §4; RS 1930, c. 9, §6 124 Me. 453
08/10/1936 Expenditures for old age assistance from the State Contingent Fund AG William A. Runnells, State Controller RS 1930, c. 2, §101 ff
08/12/1936 Fines and costs collected by the State Highway Police to be paid to the Public Utilities Commission Deputy AG William A. Runnells, State Controller PL 1933, c. 259; PL 1935, c. 146
08/12/1936 Application of new law on motor vehicle conviction that occurred prior to the effective date of the new law AG Lewis O. Barrows, Secretary of State PL 1935, c. 89
08/14/1936 Compulsory insurance - school bus Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG William O. Bailey, Superintendent of Schools PL 1933, c. 122
08/21/1936 Outdoor advertising - lights Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission
09/04/1936 Status of voter after removal from one town to another AG Sumner P. Mills Resolves 1919, c. 108
09/04/1936 Change of residence of voter AG Robinson Verrill
09/10/1936 Right to vote of pauper AG Bangor Daily News
09/11/1936 Duty to repair and construct approaches to Arrowsic-Georgetown Bridge Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 28, §62 ff 126 Me. 205
09/17/1936 $875,000 State of Maine highway and bridge bonds Deputy AG Louis H. Winship, Commissioner, Treasury Resolves 1925, c. 71; Resolves 1925, c. 118; P&SL 1929, c. 130; Resolves 1929, c. 147; Resolves 1929, c. 177; P&SL 1931, c. 24; P&SL 1931, c. 122; P&SL 1933, c. 54; P&SL 1935, c. 43 Me. Const. Art. IX, §17 Includes Executive Council Orders Nos. 345 & 361
09/18/1936 $500,000 State of Maine "highway" bonds Deputy AG Louis H. Winship, Commissioner, Treasury Resolves 1929, c. 177; Resolves 1935, c. 96 Me. Const. Art. IX, §17 Includes Executive Council Orders Nos. 343 & 363
09/30/1936 $1,525,000 State of Maine improvement bonds Deputy AG Louis H. Winship, Commissioner, Treasury P&SL 1933, c. 113; Resolves 1933, c. 223; P&SL 1935, c. 80 Me. Const. Art. IX, §20 Includes Executive Council Orders Nos. 341 & 362
10/05/1936 State of Maine highway and bridge bonds Deputy AG Mutual Life Assurance Company Resolves 1935, c. 96 Me. Const. Art. IX, §17
10/07/1936 Payment of excise tax on oleomargarine manufactured from cocanut oil Deputy AG A. M. G. Soule, Chief, Division of Inspection, Department of Agriculture PL 1935, c. 54
10/08/1936 Residence of nurse Clyde R. Chapman, AG Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Monroe
10/23/1936 Statement on disfranchisement of paupers Clyde R. Chapman, AG Resolves 1919, c. 108 Me. Const. Art. II, §1 Contains note: "Probably a press release"
10/29/1936 Duties re installation of drains Clyde R. Chapman, AG Elmer W. Campbell, Director, Sanitary Engineering PL 1933, c. 1 RS 1930, c. 25, §2; RS 1930, c. 26, §5; RS 1930, c. 26, §12; RS 1930, c. 26, §19
11/06/1936 $2,000,000 State of Maine temporary loan in ancticipation of taxes Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Louis H. Winship, Commissioner, Treasury
11/19/1936 $875,000 State of Maine highway and bridge bonds Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Louis H. Winship, Commissioner, Treasury P&SL 1929, c. 130; P&SL 1931, c. 122; P&SL 1935, c. 43
11/19/1936 Resignation of Representative and incompatibility of office Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Belmont A. Smith 70 Me. 570
12/04/1936 Absentee ballots Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Governor and Council 124 Me. 453
12/10/1936 Islesboro Transportation Company Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Max L. Wilder, Bridge Engineer, State Highway Commission P&SL 1935, c. 25; Resolves 1935, c. 99
12/24/1936 Payment of old age pensions with money from the Contingent Fund Clyde R. Chapman, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 2, §103
01/11/1937 Lease, camp sites on public lots Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Waldo N. Seavy, Commissioner, Forests
01/19/1937 Demand for delivery of nineteen hundred bushels of potatoes to the State Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG S. Waiman 116 Me. 263
01/26/1937 Eligibility of members of the Milk Control Board Franz U. Burkett, AG Elmer W. Randall
02/04/1937 Stipends for agricultural fairs and payment of sheep damage claims Franz U. Burkett, AG Frank P. Washburn, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1931, c. 50
02/10/1937 Damage to vehicle and driver in vehicle accident Franz U. Burkett, AG S. M. Frost, Maine State Police RS 1930, c. 29, §119; RS 1930, c. 29, §128
02/15/1937 Application of Armand Dufresne to be admitted as a voter at the March municipal election in Lewiston Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Marie J. Provost, Chairman, Board of Registration Resolves 1935, c. 81 RS 1930, c. 6, §2
02/18/1937 Payment of stipends to agricultural fairs which have conducted pari mutuel betting or the sale of beer Franz U. Burkett, AG Frank P. Washburn, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1937, c. 225; Resolves 1937, c. 141
02/20/1937 State budgets for unemployment compensation administration R. G. Wagenet, Director, Social Security Board
02/26/1937 Application of lan and building associations law to the sale of securities of Investors Syndicate of Minneapolis, Minnesota Franz U. Burkett, AG Thomas A. Cooper, Commissioner, Banks
02/26/1937 Securing supply of alcohol Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Waterfalls Paper Mills Me. Const. Art. VI, §3; Me. Const. Art. XXXI, §18
03/11/1937 Effect of initiated bill relating to overdrafts on a pending bill relating to the same subject Franz U. Burkett, AG Legislature PL 1931, c. 210; PL 1937, c. 15; P&SL 1937, c. 15; IB 1 (88th Legis. 1937)
03/12/1937 Purchase of milk and cream for the Central Maine Sanatorium and Bangor State Hospital Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG W. S. Owen, State Purchasing Agent 135 Me. 57
03/16/1937 Importation of spiritous and vinous liquors into the state Franz U. Burkett, AG Harold S. Boardman, Chairman, State Liquor Commission PL 1937, c. 223; PL 1937, c. 235; PL 1937, c. 236; LD 421 (88th Legis. 1937); LD 422 (88th Legis. 1937); LD 674 (88th Legis. 1937) 135 Me. 57
03/16/1937 Legality of commission regulation requiring certificates of approval from brewers and foreign importers of malt liquors Franz U. Burkett, AG Roland A. Scribner, Chief Clerk, State Liquor Commission
03/17/1937 Boundary between Maine and New Hampshire Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission P&SL 1937, c. 18
03/24/1937 Competitive bids for milk and cream Franz U. Burkett, AG Austin W. Jones PL 1937, c. 226
03/25/1937 Gasoline and motor oil tax exemption certificate for the Farm Credit Administration Franz U. Burkett, AG O. D. Roats, General Counsel, Farm Credit Administration
03/26/1937 Voter disqualification when accepting Emergency Relief funds Franz U. Burkett, AG Zeron L. Babin
03/26/1937 Driver's licenses when taxes other than poll are unpaid Franz U. Burkett, AG Tax Collector, Winter Harbor P&SL 1921, c. 120; PL 1935, c. 139 RS 1930, c. 13, §1
03/26/1937 Authority of State Park Commission to execute leases and other agreements and contracts Franz U. Burkett, AG Raymond E. Randall, Secretary, State Park Commission PL 1935, c. 144
04/08/1937 Petition to lay out and open a new highway in Rangeley Plantation Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 27, §25
04/09/1937 Conflict of interest of municipal officers being interested in municipal contracts Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG C. W. Lovejoy, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1930, c. 5, §60 ff 130 Me. 36
04/14/1937 Incompatibility offices Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Thomas S. Bridges, County Attorney 64 Me. 195; 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. IX, §3 19240408; 19380111
04/14/1937 Whether of not a shrimp is a ground fish Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Rodney E. Fayler, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries
04/16/1937 Setting traps for muskrats Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §72
04/27/1937 Emergency deficiency tax as contained in Section 2 of H.P. 1475 - L.D. 697 Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Liquor Commission P&SL 1937, c. 15
04/27/1937 Pick clocks on looms for recording work of weavers in mills Franz U. Burkett, AG Randolph Brandt, Jr. PL 1937, c. 188
05/14/1937 Refund of excise tax Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG William A. Runnells, State Controller PL 1933, c. 176
05/20/1937 Claims for money collected through illegal regulations Franz U. Burkett, AG William S. Linnell
05/20/1937 Right to hearing after discipline Franz U. Burkett, AG W. H. Towle, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1930, c. 29, §122 ff
05/20/1937 Form of ballot question relating to old age assistance and a minimum educational program Franz U. Burkett, AG William S. Small PL 1937, c. 242
05/20/1937 Assistance with the Municipal Emergency Finance Act Franz U. Burkett, AG Carl A. Richards PL 1937, c. 233
05/20/1937 Use of "R.N." by someone not entitled to use the title of Registered Nurse Franz U. Burkett, AG Louis C. Stearns
05/20/1937 Use of "R.N." by someone not entitled to use the title of Registered Nurse Franz U. Burkett, AG Hiram Willard
05/26/1937 Application of language about angling with single hook and line or artificial lines to the St. Croix River or the Penobscot River Franz U. Burkett, AG Roy L. Fernald PL 1878, c. 75; PL 1879, c. 143; PL 1915, c. 180; PL 1933, c. 2 RS 1883, c. 40, §41 Contains note: "See file Sea & Shore Fisheries"
05/26/1937 Seller or purchaser of real estate responsible for assessed taxes Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Samuel Low RS 1930, c. 13, §9
05/27/1937 Selling milk at lower than price set by Milk Control Board Franz U. Burkett, AG Hodgdon C. Buzzell PL 1935, c. 13
05/27/1937 Violation of rules of the Milk Control Board Franz U. Burkett, AG Ephraim Littlefield
05/27/1937 Health regulations applying to parrakeets for the control of Parrot Fever Franz U. Burkett, AG Francis H. Friend
05/27/1937 Certificate of organization of the Kingman Electric Company Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG John T. Quinn PL 1931, c. 230
05/27/1937 Fee to the State Board for the Regulation of the Practice of Hairdressing and Beauty Culture for examinations by apprentices Franz U. Burkett, AG Elmer W. Campbell, Chief Clerk, State Board for the Regulation of the Practice of Hairdressing and Beauty Culture PL 1933, c. 282
05/28/1937 Fees for sporting camps Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George A. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §17
05/28/1937 General stores selling goods for below price fixed by the producer or manufacturer as unfair competition Deputy AG Harvey A. Tompkins PL 1937, c. 204
06/10/1937 Portable sawmills Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Charles T. Smalley RS 1930, c. 11, §57
06/18/1937 Licenses for eating places Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG William J. Lessard PL 1935, c. 83
06/24/1937 Agricultural fairs - sale of malt beverages Franz U. Burkett, AG Robert B. Dow, House PL 1937, c. 225 RS 1930, c. 39, §25
07/06/1937 Damage to Highland Lake dam from swimmers Franz U. Burkett, AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
07/08/1937 Taxation of property of the National Association of Audubon Societies Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 13, §6
07/12/1937 Expenditure of municipal funds Franz U. Burkett, AG Henry A. Moulton, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Bradley
07/19/1937 Amendments to the Bath Municipal Court law Franz U. Burkett, AG Arthur J. Dunton, Judge, Bath Municipal Court PL 1834, c. 134; P&SL 1937, c. 64
07/20/1937 Aeroplane flights Franz U. Burkett, AG James C. Oliver, US House
07/20/1937 Taxation of radios Franz U. Burkett, AG John T. Quinn, County Attorney
07/27/1937 Regulation of the purchase of dressed poultry Franz U. Burkett, AG Auburn Packing & Provision Company PL 1937, c. 105
07/27/1937 Legal residency requirements for Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission, Merit System and Personnel Administration Franz U. Burkett, AG Advisory Committee on Personnel, Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission
07/28/1937 Validity of purchase order to furnish certain magazines and periodicals to the State School for Boys Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG W. S. Owen, State Purchasing Agent RS 1930, c. 131, §11
07/29/1937 Legality of outdoor advertising sign Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1937, c. 144
08/05/1937 Jurisdiction over certain reservations Franz U. Burkett, AG Robert J. Wiseman, State Director, National Emergency Council
08/11/1937 Sale of its own stock by corporation Franz U. Burkett, AG James H. McCann PL 1931, c. 9; PL 1933, c. 240 RS 1930, c. 57, §165
08/21/1937 Status of old age assistance despite the people's rejection of citizen initiative Franz U. Burkett, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Governor PL 1937, c. 242; P&SL 1937, c. 1; P&SL 1937, c. 104
09/01/1937 Agents of Fraternal Benefit Associations Franz U. Burkett, AG C. W. Lovejoy, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1930, c. 60, §122; RS 1930, c. 61, §14
09/01/1937 Amendment of mittimus AAG Charles F. Adams, Recorder, Municipal Court PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1937, c. 197
09/02/1937 Lease relating to Greenville CCC Camp construction project Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Waldo N. Seavy, Commissioner, Forests
09/24/1937 Exemption from taxation of the Castine Alumni Camp at Sandy Point Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor PL 1933, c. 258
09/25/1937 Legality of Order passed by the Governor and Council authorizing payment from the State Contingent Fund to the construction of the Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Percy T. Clarke P&SL 1935, c. 88; Resolves 1935, c. 133 RS 1930, c. 2, §101 ff
10/07/1937 Exemption from taxation of a camp in Parsonsfield Franz U. Burkett, AG Kenneth Baird PL 1933, c. 258 RS 1930, c. 13, §6
10/07/1937 Use of gasoline tax to build bridge between Boothbay Harbor and Southport Franz U. Burkett, AG Harold W. Hurley RS 1930, c. 28, §62 ff
10/08/1937 Discounts for longer stays at hotel or summer camp Franz U. Burkett, AG Harrie B. Coe, Manager, Maine Publicity Bureau
10/08/1937 Poultry Franz U. Burkett, AG William H. Cram, County Commissioner; Charles B. Clark, County Commissioner PL 1937, c. 105
10/15/1937 Status of Unemployment Compensation Commission Franz U. Burkett, AG Clifford A. Somerville, Chairman, Unemployment Compensation Commission LD 241 (88th Legis. 1937)
10/21/1937 $1,000,000 State of Maine Highway bond Franz U. Burkett, AG Belmont A. Smith, State Treasurer Resolves 1929, c. 177; Resolves 1935, c. 96 Me. Const. Art. IX, §17 Includes Executive Council Order No. 735
10/29/1937 Sale of strychnine, digitalis, lysol and tinctures of iodine by nonregistered stores Franz U. Burkett, AG Burton K. Murdock, Maine Commission of Pharmacy RS 1930, c. 23, §16
11/05/1937 Tree protection work by unlicensed person Franz U. Burkett, AG Henry B. Peirson, State Entomologist PL 1933, c. 211
11/09/1937 Legal problems connected with the Deer Isle-Segwick Bridge District Franz U. Burkett, AG Percey T. Clarke P&SL 1935, c. 88; Resolves 1935, c. 133
11/19/1937 Incorporation of the Legal Aid Society of Maine Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Charles F. King PL 1937, c. 142
11/26/1937 Old Age Assistance Plan Franz U. Burkett, AG Social Security Board P&SL 1937, c. 105
11/26/1937 Transportation of lobsters beyond the limits of this state Franz U. Burkett, AG Joseph E. Harvey, County Attorney PL 1933, c. 2
11/27/1937 Constitutionality of PL 1933, c. 1, PL 1937, c. 221 and P&SL 1937, c. 105, relating to old age assistance Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Social Security Board PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1937, c. 221; P&SL 1937, c. 105
12/09/1937 Signs erected by towns Franz U. Burkett, AG John C. Burnham, Director, Outdoor Advertising, State Highway Department PL 1935, c. 163
12/28/1937 Chapter 83, Public Laws 1937, relating to the licensing of real estate brokers Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Walter J. Sargent, Chairman, Maine Real Estate Commission PL 1937, c. 83
12/29/1937 Revocation of license to operate a motor vehicle of someone convicted of operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor in another state Franz U. Burkett, AG Frederick Robie, Secretary of State PL 1935, c. 89 RS 1930, c. 29, §42; RS 1930, c. 29, §46; RS 1930, c. 29, §88
00/00/1938 Right of assessors of a village corporation to issue permits for burning slash and brush Franz U. Burkett, AG Waldo N. Seavy, Commissioner, Forests
00/00/1938 Debt liability of Squirrel Island Village Corporation Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor Resolves 1877, c. 292 120 Me. 15 Me. Const. Art. IX, §15
01/06/1938 Assessment of taxes on property situated on Cousins Island, owned by a religious corporation organized under the laws of Massachusetts Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor 132 Me. 67
01/12/1938 Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Paul C. Thurston, Chairman, State Highway Commission
01/13/1938 Marriage Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG E. L. Littlefield RS 1930, c. 72, §4
01/14/1938 Auditing accounts of the counties in connection with the maintenance of jails Franz U. Burkett, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1937, c. 206 RS 1930, c. 94, §38
01/14/1938 Collection of taxes in St. Francis Plantation, now under the control of the Emergency Municipal Finance Board Franz U. Burkett, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor
01/14/1938 Recoding of marriage licenses Franz U. Burkett, AG Walter B. Clark, Town Clerk, Houlton PL 1939, c. 99; PL 1939, c. 126 RS 1930, c. 72, §4 ff
01/15/1938 Jurisdiction of trial justices within the seeral counties in prosecution for violations of the fish and game laws Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1931, c. 84 RS 1930, c. 38, §101
01/21/1938 Governor and Council order relating to a method of handling the work of the Bureau of Accounts and Control Franz U. Burkett, AG Division of Unemployment Compensation, Social Security Board
01/21/1938 Legality of osteopathic physicians signing certificate required to establish the fact of insanity in commitment procedures Franz U. Burkett, AG Carl J. Hedin, Superintendent, Bangor State Hospital RS 1930, c. 21, §70
01/28/1938 Jurisdiction of State Police to make arrests throughout the several counties Franz U. Burkett, AG Joseph F. Young, Jr., Deputy Chief, State Police RS 1930, c. 29, §68; RS 1930, c. 29, §119; RS 1930, c. 29, §123
02/02/1938 Assessment of taxes on buildings situated on leased land in the unorganized territory of the state AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 1, §6; RS 1930, c. 13, §9 86 Me. 76
02/02/1938 Law enforcement officers not required to use taxi plates or to carry public insurance in order to legally transport prisoners Franz U. Burkett, AG Charles M. Doyle, Chief Deputy Sheriff
02/02/1938 Maximum weight allowed for trucks Franz U. Burkett, AG Gordon D. Briggs RS 1930, c. 29, §56; RS 1930, c. 29, §110
02/02/1938 Examination requirement for plumbers Franz U. Burkett, AG F. Harold Dubord PL 1937, c. 149
02/09/1938 Chauffers licenses Franz U. Burkett, AG Frederick Robie, Secretary of State PL 1937, c. 53 RS 1930, c. 29, §36
02/17/1938 Citizenship status of two women Franz U. Burkett, AG Frank W. Haines, State Supervisor, Division of Old Age Assistance
02/18/1938 Payment of fees on milk by sub-dealers Franz U. Burkett, AG Milk Control Board PL 1935, c. 13
03/10/1938 Authority of Commissioner of Agriculture to enter upon private property for the purpose of suppressing brown-tail and gypsy moths Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Frank P. Washburn, Commissioner, Agriculture RS 1930, c. 43, §2
03/16/1938 Ownership of coastal lands below low water mark and within the three-mile limit on all coasts of continental United States Franz U. Burkett, AG James C. Oliver, US House
03/16/1938 Plan to consolidate towns into districts with managers Franz U. Burkett, AG Herbert W. Thompson PL 1939, c. 130
03/16/1938 Insurance on property and equipment of the Unemployment Compensation Commission Franz U. Burkett, AG John S. S. Fessenden, AAG
03/21/1938 Applying toward payment of taxes of certain residents for work which that have done Franz U. Burkett, AG E. C. Peterson, Town Commissioner, Van Buren
03/21/1938 Bagaduce River Franz U. Burkett, AG Arthur R. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries
03/22/1938 Transfer of unexpended funds to the General Fund, method of handling the work of the Bureau of Accounts and Control, method of computation of Controller, and the availability of funds for the Bureau of Accounts and Control Franz U. Burkett, AG R. Gordon Wagenet, Director, Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, Social Security Board P&SL 1937, c. 106
03/22/1938 Endorsements of warrants or checks by recipients of old age assistance Franz U. Burkett, AG George W. Leadbetter, Commissioner, Department of Health and Welfare
03/29/1938 Authority for the erection of weirs on Dennys River for alewives fishing Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Arthur R. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1933, c. 2
04/02/1938 Bounties on porcupines Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1931, c. 249; PL 1933, c. 229; PL 1935, c. 183 RS 1930, c. 38, §78
04/05/1938 Legality of town accepting money from a mortgage in cases where a mortgage lien has been placed on the property for taxes Franz U. Burkett, AG Philip A. Whitehouse, Chairman of Selectmen, Winter Harbor
04/05/1938 Taxes on state owned land Franz U. Burkett, AG Fred C. Marry, Tax Collector, Winterport
04/06/1938 Rule or regulation relating to witnesses to the indorsement of the signature made by mark on a check given to a blind pensioner Franz U. Burkett, AG George W. Leadbetter, Commissioner, Department of Health and Welfare
04/08/1938 Inspection of lighter or barge operated by the firm constructing the Deer Isle Bridge Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Department of Labor and Industry 33 Stat. 1027
04/13/1938 Charging costs to state departments Franz U. Burkett, AG John S. S. Fessenden, AAG
04/13/1938 State acting as executor of a will Franz U. Burkett, AG Percival P. Baxter
04/14/1938 Unclaimed moneys deposited with the counties Franz U. Burkett, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor PL 1937, c. 206 RS 1930, c. 78
04/14/1938 Taking of clams and worms Franz U. Burkett, AG Orland H. Blake, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Yarmouth P&SL 1921, c. 115; Resolves 1937, c. 94
04/14/1938 Filling of vacancy left by the resignation of town assessor Franz U. Burkett, AG William F. Church, Jr., Selectman, Jonesport RS 1930, c. 5, §30; RS 1930, c. 13, §96
04/14/1938 Assessment of a tax on buildings situated on leased land in the unorganized territory Franz U. Burkett, AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor 86 Me. 76
04/20/1938 Warrants - truck violations Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG; Franz U. Burkett, AG Thibedeau, Maine State Police
04/23/1938 Navigable streams Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission 51 Me. 256; 107 Me. 207
04/29/1938 Absent voting by blind person Franz U. Burkett, AG James C. Oliver, US House RS 1930, c. 8
04/29/1938 Number of witnesses to a signature on a check or any other instrument made by mark Franz U. Burkett, AG George W. Leadbetter, Director, Department of Health and Welfare RS 1930, c. 1, §6
04/30/1938 Restrictions on transporting lobsters through Maine Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Arthur R. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries
05/03/1938 Witnessing signatures made by mark Franz U. Burkett, AG George W. Leadbetter, Director, Department of Health and Welfare
05/04/1938 Use of Branham Guide as basis for determination of excise taxes Franz U. Burkett, AG E. P. Cosgrove
05/10/1938 Form of deed Franz U. Burkett, AG Elbert D. Hayford, Secretary, Farm Lands Loan Commission
05/10/1938 Name on primary ballot Franz U. Burkett, AG Frank A. Winslow PL 1931, c. 75 RS 1930, c. 7, §30; RS 1930, c. 7, §36
05/18/1938 Safety glass in motor vehicles Franz U. Burkett, AG Wade & Dunton Carriage Co. PL 1937, c. 82
05/19/1938 Motor trucks in excess of 8 feet wide Franz U. Burkett, AG State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 29, §15; RS 1930, c. 29, §19; RS 1930, c. 29, §53
06/07/1938 Travel and parking conditions at York Beach Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission
06/08/1938 Punishment of truckman whose loaded truck is operated across a posted bridge Franz U. Burkett, AG John W. Healey, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1930, c. 29, §22
06/13/1938 Election of chairman of select board Franz U. Burkett, AG John F. Fitzgerald RS 1930, c. 1, §6
06/14/1938 Apportionment to Portland of proceeds from railroad excise tax Belmont Smith, State Treasurer A. Edwin Smith, City Auditor, Portland
06/20/1938 Right of enrolled voter to change party enrollment Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Richard Miller, Selectman, Chelsea
06/22/1938 Foreign trust company acting in a fiduciary capacity Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Elmer J. Burnham RS 1930, c. 56, §106 19331104
06/28/1938 Registration for both barbers' and beauty culture training Franz U. Burkett, AG Elmer W. Campbell, Chief Clerk, Board of Regulation of Beauty Culture
07/11/1938 Expert witness fees Franz U. Burkett, AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor
07/15/1938 Witnesses to a signature made by mark Franz U. Burkett, AG George W. Leadbetter, Commissioner, Department of Health and Welfare 19380429; 19380503
07/29/1938 Right of voters in unorganized territory to vote in adjacent towns Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Ray S. Foster PL 1937, c. 209
07/29/1938 Damages for land taken by the state Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Benjamin Chambers PL 1931, c. 99
07/29/1938 Cross examination of defense witness by complaining officer Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG J. F. Young, Jr., Deputy Chief, State Police
08/17/1938 Right of voters in unorganized territory to vote in adjacent towns Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Ray S. Foster PL 1937, c. 209 19380729
08/17/1938 Right of the state to require planes flying across the state and engaged in interstate commerce to land in Maine and report and be subject to such regulations as this state might impose on their operation Franz U. Burkett, AG George H. Thompson, Traffic Assistant, Port Development, Portland
08/22/1938 Prohibition against voting by paupers Franz U. Burkett, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Governor Resolves 1937, c. 4 7 Me. 497 Me. Const. Art. II, §1
08/23/1938 Limiting vote on the local option to exclude voters from the unorganized territory Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Ray S. Foster
11/07/1938 Employees engaged in handling or working in any manner on goods moving in interstate commerce Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG F. P. Washburn, Commissioner of Agriculture
12/01/1938 Relief work John S. S. Fessenden, AAG AG
12/07/1938 Voting by inmates of veterans' facility Franz U. Burkett, AG Benjamin F. Endres Me. Const. Art. II, §1
12/08/1938 Name on ballot for primary candidate for Legislature Franz U. Burkett, AG Cora L. Bubar
12/23/1938 Assessment against land owners of an unincorporated township for construction of a state highway Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG H. S. Weymouth, Superintendent, State Aid Roads, Highway Department PL 1933, c. 216 RS 1930, c. 13, §54; RS 1930, c. 13, §56; RS 1930, c. 27, §55
01/26/1939 Filling of vacancy caused by the death of tax collector Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Elbert D. Hayford, State Auditor
01/27/1939 Payment of excise tax by Indians Franz U. Burkett, AG RS 1930, c. 12, §90 ff
02/22/1939 Conflict or compatibility of offices of Municipal Judge and school committee member Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Roy Moore 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2
03/14/1939 Power of Executive Council to reconsider and reverse its findings made in response to a petition Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Lewis O. Barrows, Governor RS 1930, c. 147, §51
03/15/1939 Death of partner in partnership agreement Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Mayo A. Shattuck
03/15/1939 Power of Executive Council to reconsider and reverse its findings made in response to a petition Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Lewis O. Barrows, Governor RS 1930, c. 147, §51
03/24/1939 Family matters of William L. Fernald Franz U. Burkett, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Governor
04/06/1939 Arrests and warrants Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Laurence C. Upton, Maine State Police 114 Me. 137
04/25/1939 Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge District Franz U. Burkett, AG Percy T. Clarke P&SL 1935, c. 88; P&SL 1939, c. 20
04/26/1939 Payment of high school tuition by towns not maintaining high schools Franz U. Burkett, AG Bertram E. Packard, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §93; RS 1930, c. 19, §206
04/26/1939 Contracts between public officials and the political subdivisions by which they are elected or employed Franz U. Burkett, AG Bertram E. Packard, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 5, §61 113 Me. 317; 117 Me. 297; 130 Me. 36 Contains note: "R.S. 1944, Chap. 80, §§77 & 78"
05/05/1939 Licenses for the operation of shops for hairdressing and beauty culture and barber shops Franz U. Burkett, AG Elmer W. Campbell, Chief Clerk, State Board for the Regulation of Hairdressing and Beauty Culture PL 1935, c. 112; PL 1937, c. 190 19360610
05/09/1939 Diversion of highway funds Franz U. Burkett, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Governor P&SL 1939, c. 96 48 Stat. 993
05/17/1939 Young men who started a fire while siphoning gas Franz U. Burkett, AG C. W. Lovejoy, Commissioner, Insurance
05/25/1939 Registering to vote at any time other than the regularly statutory sessions of the Board of Registration Franz U. Burkett, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Governor PL 1933, c. 54 RS 1930, c. 6, §21
05/25/1939 Requirement of registered voter to appear in person before the Board of Registration in order to enroll as a member of a political party or change enrollment Franz U. Burkett, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Governor RS 1930, c. 7, §40
05/25/1939 Duties or authority of town road commissioners for the construction of third class roads Franz U. Burkett, AG State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 28, §47
06/06/1939 Applications on moving to larger town Franz U. Burkett, AG Elmer W. Campbell, Chief Clerk, Board of Barbers and Hairdressers PL 1937, c. 190
06/06/1939 Status of Vermont Accident Insurance Company Franz U. Burkett, AG C. W. Lovejoy, Commissioner, Insurance
06/07/1939 Appointment of local health officer Franz U. Burkett, AG George W. Leadbetter, Commissioner, Department of Health and Welfare PL 1935, c. 84; P&SL 1939, c. 8
06/30/1939 Proposed regulation with respect to disclosure of official information John S. S. Fessenden, AAG AG PL 1935, c. 192 Includes follow up correspondence from Franz U. Burkett, AG dated July 27, 1939.
07/11/1939 Authority of Governor and Council to grant the request of the Town of Warren for the balance of the estate of the late F. M. Blanchard Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Lewis O. Barrows, Governor RS 1930, c. 76, §30; RS 1930, c. 76, §32; RS 1930, c. 76, §34
07/13/1939 Inquiry of Hurley regarding insurance at Squirrel Island Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG C. W. Lovejoy, Commissioner, Insurance PL 1927, c. 211 RS 1930, c. 131, §11
07/25/1939 Removing all water pipes laid in the highways and streets Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Highway Commission 92 Me. 52
07/28/1939 Taking money from teachers employed by city taken over by Emergency Municipal Finance Board Franz U. Burkett, AG Bertram E. Packard, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §229
08/26/1939 Banks accepting Canadian money at a discount rate Franz U. Burkett, AG William A. Runnells, State Controller
10/04/1939 Contract for sale of merchandise between citizens of different states as interstate commerce Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Department of State, Corporation Division PL 1935, c. 146 RS 1930, c. 56, §106; RS 1930, c. 56, §107 115 Me. 387
10/11/1939 Conveyance of land or right-of-way Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Real Estate Trust Company of Philadelphia
10/25/1939 Exemption or refund of state tax on gasoline for representatives of foreign governments Franz U. Burkett, AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor
10/25/1939 Aid to children of veterans killed in action Franz U. Burkett, AG George C. Webber PL 1933, c. 194; PL 1935, c. 105
10/26/1939 Method of writing checks by Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission Franz U. Burkett, AG Clifford A. Somerville, Chairman, Unemployment Compensation Commission
11/02/1939 Fraudulent claims Franz U. Burkett, AG Clifford A. Somerville, Chairman, Unemployment Compensation Commission
11/03/1939 Whether or not a village corporation is a municipality Franz U. Burkett, AG Elmer W. Campbell, Chief Clerk, State Board of Barbers and Hairdressers PL 1937, c. 190
11/14/1939 Rights of way Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission P&SL 1933, c. 116; PL 1933, c. 135; PL 1939, c. 215 RS 1930, c. 28, §12
11/21/1939 Care of public lots and the sale of timber and grass thereon Franz U. Burkett, AG Waldo N. Seavy, Commissioner, Forests RS 1930, c. 11, §20
11/22/1939 Payment of medical or surgical attendance to inmates of county jail Franz U. Burkett, AG George W. Leadbetter, Commissioner, Department of Health and Welfare RS 1930, c. 94, §38
11/29/1939 Service of subpoenas to witnesses Franz U. Burkett, AG Roger G. Leonard
12/06/1939 Distinction between the words "highway" and "way" Franz U. Burkett, AG Irvine E. Peterson, Judge, Municipal Court, Caribou PL 1939, c. 169 RS 1930, c. 29, §1 35 Me. 242
12/06/1939 Appointment of local health officer by acting town agent Franz U. Burkett, AG George W. Leadbetter, Commissioner, Department of Health and Welfare PL 1915, c. 221; P&SL 1939, c. 46
00/00/1940 Auditing accounts of the State Liquor Commission PL 1933, c. 300
01/04/1940 Authority to assess a tax on the real and personal property Franz U. Burkett, AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor P&SL 1939, c. 78 RS 1930, c. 5, §193
01/04/1940 Payment for the building of the Androscoggin Lake Dam by the town of Wayne Franz U. Burkett, AG William A. Runnells, State Controller P&SL 1931, c. 127
01/12/1940 Method of handling transactions providing for set-offs Franz U. Burkett, AG James H. Mack PL 1939, c. 60
01/31/1940 Eligibility of minor to hold the office of Justice of the Peace or Dedimus Justice Franz U. Burkett, AG Edgar F. Cousins
02/05/1940 6-year general statute of limitations running against an action of debt brought by a tax collector of a town or city for the collection of overdue taxes Franz U. Burkett, AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 18, §3 82 Me. 152
02/14/1940 Status of Indian Agent Franz U. Burkett, AG Norman W. MacDonald, Department of Health and Welfare PL 1933, c. 1 RS 1930, c. 17, §2
02/20/1940 Financial condition of state Franz U. Burkett, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Governor
02/20/1940 Exhaustion of funds appropriated for the support of paupers Franz U. Burkett, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Governor RS 1930, c. 2, §103
02/21/1940 maintenance, etc. of the Milk Street Armory Franz U. Burkett, AG Edward D. Graham, 240th Coast Artillery PL 1913, c. 3
03/04/1940 Conflict of recent legislation with rules and policies promulgated by the Social Security Board Franz U. Burkett, AG Jack B. Tate, General Counsel, Social Security Board PL 1937, c. 221
03/07/1940 Governor and heads of departments giving advice to parties subject to rulings from a state department Franz U. Burkett, AG Howard Penley RS 1930, c. 7, §32
03/08/1940 Conveyance of land to the state Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG J. W. Hanson, Adjutant General PL 1913, c. 3
03/11/1940 Conduct and powers of the Board of Examiners Franz U. Burkett, AG Frederick J. Flaherty, President, Maine Funeral Directors Association PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1939, c. 243
03/13/1940 Local option election for permitting Sunday moving pictures Franz U. Burkett, AG Guy L. Thomas, Mayor, Calais PL 1939, c. 198 RS 1930, c. 5, §4 ff
04/17/1940 Rangeley Lake fish screen Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §11
04/19/1940 Deputy State Purchasing Agent acting officially for the Department of Finance until the confirmation of a new Commissioner of Finance Franz U. Burkett, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Governor
04/24/1940 Application for malt liquor license Franz U. Burkett, AG George H. Hinckley PL 1933, c. 268; PL 1937, c. 237
04/25/1940 Appointment of plumbing inspectors by local health officers and approval by the Department of Health and Welfare Franz U. Burkett, AG Joel Earnest, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1933, c. 1
05/02/1940 Organization of corporations Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy DG Andrew J. Beck, Commissioner, Banks RS 1930, c. 56, §8; RS 1930, c. 56, §51
05/02/1940 Printing of insurance notices in newspapers Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy DG C. W. Lovejoy, Commissioner, Insurance PL 1939, c. 291
05/04/1940 Method of handling transactions and state finances Franz U. Burkett, AG A. T. Wilkinson PL 1931, c. 216; PL 1935, c. 173; PL 1937, c. 84; PL 1937, c. 229; P&SL 1937, c. 94; P&SL 1937, c. 106 RS 1930, c. 29, §68; RS 1930, c. 50, §95
05/07/1940 Legality of transfer of funds from deficiency account to the Sinking Fund Reserve Franz U. Burkett, AG A. T. Wilkinson P&SL 1937, c. 15; P&SL 1937, c. 105
05/08/1940 Effect of orders passed by the State Board for the Regulation of the Practice of Hairdressing and Beauty Culture Franz U. Burkett, AG Elmer W. Campbell, Chief Clerk, State Board of Barbers and Hairdressers PL 1933, c. 282; PL 1937, c. 190
05/08/1940 Effect of prison record Franz U. Burkett, AG Bertram E. Packard, Commissioner, Education
05/09/1940 Juduciary exemption from the administrative code and audits John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Franz U. Burkett, AG PL 1931, c. 131; PL 1931, c. 132; PL 1931, c. 216; PL 1935, c. 24; PL 1937, c. 112; PL 1937, c. 206; PL 1937, c. 216; PL 1937, c. 242; PL 1939, c. 293 RS 1930, c. 5, §97 ff; RS 1930, c. 19, §246
05/14/1940 Auditor's question about state agencies John S. S. Fessenden, AAG AG P&SL 1865, c. 532; P&SL 1929, c. 114; PL 1931, c. 216 105 Me. 214
05/21/1940 Validity of tax lien Franz U. Burkett, AG Frank H. Holley, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 5, §10 102 Me. 414
05/24/1940 Legality of items appearing in warrants prepared by the Commission Franz U. Burkett, AG Arthur C. Carnee PL 1931, c. 216
05/29/1940 Accounts receivable Franz U. Burkett, AG State Auditor
05/29/1940 Tomato plants as "vegetable plants" Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Frank P. Washburn, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1939, c. 247
06/03/1940 Inheritance tax Franz U. Burkett, AG Benjamin L. Berman RS 1930, c. 89, §1
06/04/1940 Hospital insurance Blue Cross trade-mark John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Franz U. Burkett, AG RS 1930, c. 49, §12 ff
06/07/1940 Authority for or against the entry of credit to Sinking Fund Reserve Franz U. Burkett, AG John S. S. Fessenden, AAG PL 1933, c. 300; PL 1935, c. 24 RS 1930, c. 2, §101; RS 1930, c. 2, §102
06/12/1940 Indictments against William A. Runnells, State Controller Ralph M. Ingalls, AAG France H. Bate, County Attorney
06/12/1940 Reporting of certified list of people of school age to school committee Franz U. Burkett, AG Harold R. Dow, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Jefferson RS 1930, c. 19, §56
06/12/1940 Sale of camp lot to a non-resident in Lakeville Plantation Franz U. Burkett, AG Raymond E. Randall, Commissioner, Forests Resolves 1921, c. 73; P&SL 1929, c. 26
06/12/1940 Legislation relating to bond issue for military expenses Franz U. Burkett, AG Norman E. Whitney PL 1939, c. 308; P&SL 1939, c. 120; LD 1230 (89th Legis. 1939)
06/12/1940 Propriety of carrying the surplus of the Liquor Commission to the sinking fund reserve Franz U. Burkett, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1935, c. 24 RS 1930, c. 2, §101; RS 1930, c. 2, §102 https://dirigo.na5.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=185086
06/13/1940 Issuance of duplicate checks John S. S. Fessenden, AAG AG
06/13/1940 Appointments of personnel Franz U. Burkett, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
06/14/1940 Associated Hospital Service of Maine's right to register a trade-mark consisting of a blue cross Franz U. Burkett, AG S. Arthur Paul
06/25/1940 Duties of the State Auditor and State Controller John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Franz U. Burkett, AG PL 1931, c. 216 Contains note: "See opinion of July 9, 1940, which Mr. Burkett forwarded with a confirmation."
07/03/1940 Loss of trust funds from liquidated bansk
07/09/1940 State Auditor's inquiry as to division of duties between himself and the Controller John. S. S. Fessenden, AAG Mr. Burkett RS 1930, c. 2, §105
07/09/1940 License fees to be paid by a partnership and its members Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Maine Real Estate Commission PL 1937, c. 83
07/09/1940 Authority of State Military Defense Commission Franz U. Burkett, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Governor Resolves 1935, c. 132; PL 1939, c. 308; P&SL 1939, c. 120 RS 1930, c. 18, §54
07/12/1940 Proper procedure for signing recent issue of state highway bonds Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
07/16/1940 Limitation on state's deposits Franz U. Burkett, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 2, §75
07/17/1940 Exemption for certain vehicles of length, width and height requirements in the motor vehicle laws Franz U. Burkett, AG G. Colby Wardwell, State Police RS 1930, c. 29, §19
07/17/1940 Temporary plates on a loaded truck Franz U. Burkett, AG G. Colby Wardwell, State Police
07/19/1940 State of Maine war bonds Franz U. Burkett, AG Belmont Smith, Treasurer
07/23/1940 Suffrage of Indians John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Franz U. Burkett, AG 8 USCA 3 US Const. Amend. 19; Me. Const. Art. II, §1
07/23/1940 Election error - correction John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Franz U. Burkett, AG PL 1931, c. 75 RS 1930, c. 7, §16 71 Me. 380
07/24/1940 $1,000,000 State of Maine war bond Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Belmont Smith, Treasurer P&SL 1939, c. 120 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 Includes Executive Council Orders Nos. 669 & 696
07/30/1940 Petition to correct election error Franz U. Burkett, AG Lewis O. Barrows, Governor PL 1931, c. 75 RS 1930, c. 7, §16
08/02/1940 Highway bonds - proceeds Franz U. Burkett, AG State Auditor P&SL 1929, c. 130; P&SL 1939, c. 120
08/06/1940 $1,000,000 State of Maine war bonds Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Halsey, Stuart & Co. Inc. P&SL 1939, c. 120 137 Me. 340 Me. Const. Art. IX
08/06/1940 Inspection of public records and documents Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Royden V. Brown, Senate Secretary
08/23/1940 Application of emergency statute to the building of armories by the State Military Defense Commission Franz U. Burkett, AG Frank E. Southard, Vice Chairman, State Military Defense Commission RS 1930, c. 54, §41
08/23/1940 Taxation of boats or vessels undergoing repairs Franz U. Burkett, AG State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 13, §15
08/23/1940 Policing of bridge and approaches owned by the Maine-New Hampshire Interestate Bridge Authority Franz U. Burkett, AG Arthur E. Sewall, Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority
08/29/1940 "Water rights" acquired by a mill owner Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Andrew J. Beck, Commissioner, Banks PL 1937, c. 101 RS 1930, c. 57, §27
08/30/1940 Exemption from taxation of certain lands Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG W. B. Burns, Town Manager, Fort Fairfield PL 1927, c. 247; PL 1929, c. 306; PL 1933, c. 139 RS 1930, c. 11, §82 ff; RS 1930, c. 13, §6
09/12/1940 Kennebec Bridge loan bonds Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Belmont Smith, Treasurer
09/16/1940 Status of officers over thirty-five years of age at enlistment John S. S. Fessenden, AAG John W. Healey, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1931, c. 201
10/04/1940 Power of Commissioner of Agriculture to grant a license to pack sardines Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG A. M. G. Soule, Division of Inspection, Department of Agriculture RS 1930, c. 41, §73 ff; RS 1930, c. 50, §51
10/16/1940 Auditing the financial affairs of municipal courts Franz U. Burkett, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
10/22/1940 Amount of money recovered from former State Controller William A. Runnells Franz U. Burkett, AG Senate; House of Representatives HP 2292 (89th Legis. 1939)
10/24/1940 Allocation of highway funds and old age assistance tax payments to deorganized town Franz U. Burkett, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor P&SL 1939, c. 96
10/24/1940 Death of holder of real estate broker's license Franz U. Burkett, AG M. A. Poirier, Secretary, Maine Real Estate Commission PL 1937, c. 83
10/30/1940 Accounts of Maine Forestry District Franz U. Burkett, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1931, c. 216
11/13/1940 Maintenance or operation after construction or improvement of armories and airports Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Bureau of Accounts and Control; State Military Defense Commission PL 1939, c. 308; P&SL 1939, c. 120 RS 1930, c. 18, §15; RS 1930, c. 18, §54
11/14/1940 Grantees appearing on an exception schedule John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Joel Earnest, Commissioner, Health and Welfare
11/19/1940 Funeral director's certificate of registration Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Roscoe L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health PL 1939, c. 243
11/25/1940 Bank branch Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Lincoln Trust Company PL 1933, c. 34 RS 1930, c. 57, §88
11/27/1940 Dental license reciprocity Franz U. Burkett, AG Carl W. Maxfield, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners RS 1930, c. 21, §37
12/02/1940 Checks endorsed by William A. Runnells part of the settlement of the Runnells bill in equity Franz U. Burkett, AG Earnest L. Goodspeed
12/02/1940 Adjustment to amounts owed by William A. Runnells, former State Controller Franz U. Burkett, AG
12/12/1940 Payment for town audits Franz U. Burkett, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1923, c. 161; PL 1937, c. 216 RS 1930, c. 5, §97 ff
12/12/1940 Claim against the city of Eastport for an audit of the financial affairs of that city Franz U. Burkett, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 5, §101
12/13/1940 Deed restriction on land conveyed from the United States to the State of Maine Franz U. Burkett, AG Raymond F. Randall, Commissioner, Forests
12/26/1940 Payment of fines, costs, etc., of courts to state Franz U. Burkett, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1933, c. 2; PL 1933, c. 92; PL 1933, c. 252; PL 1939, c. 105 RS 1930, c. 29, §118; RS 1930, c. 29, §126
00/00/1941 Application of the Hatch Act to the employment of member of the Legislature by the State Highway Commission Frank I. Cowan, AG State Highway Commission 53 Stat. 1147
00/00/1941 See file - Racing Commission - for letter dated June 14, 1941 Miles B. Mank, Chairman, State Racing Commission
00/00/1941 Application of Teacher's Retirement System and teachers pensions to secretaries and school nurses Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education PL 1941, c. 225 RS 1930, c. 19, §219 ff
01/09/1941 Election to fill vacancy in Legislature - postponement in special case Frank I. Cowan, AG W. Mayo Payson, House RS 1930, c. 8, §58; RS 1930, c. 8, §72; RS 1930, c. 8, §74 Contains note: "(Apparently re-issued on June 17, 1941)"
01/09/1941 Employee of the Board of Barbers LeRoy R. Folsom, AAG Joel earnest, Director, Health PL 1933, c. 227; PL 1937, c. 190
01/13/1941 Carlton Bridge tolls Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor P&SL 1925, c. 89
01/13/1941 Carlton Bridge tolls Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor P&SL 1925, c. 89
01/13/1941 Effective date of law relating to the expiration of Governor's Council orders Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1939, c. 318 19361210
01/15/1941 Islesboro Transportation Company Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Max L. Wilder, Bridge Engineer, State Highway Commission
01/16/1941 Authority to employ someone to coordinate various activities and promote public interest and participation in the Department of Inland Fisheries and Game Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §2; RS 1930, c. 38, §12; RS 1930, c. 38, §13
01/23/1941 Re-issuance of registration number, issuance of a special number, or issuance of a number out of rotation Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1939, c. 212 RS 1930, c. 29, §102
01/24/1941 Power to issue complimentary hunting and/or fishing licenses Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor RS 1930, c. 38, §19; RS 1930, c. 38, §41
01/24/1941 Date of effectiveness of State Police compensation schedule AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1939, c. 272
01/24/1941 Eastport election Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
01/24/1941 Legality of appointment of Bennett B. Fuller as Disclosure Commissioner Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor RS 1930, c. 124, §19
01/24/1941 Fines and costs accruing to state on convictions where State Police are arresting officers AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1933, c. 92; PL 1939, c. 293 RS 1930, c. 38, §102; RS 1930, c. 148, §7
01/28/1941 Council orders - dates of effect and expiration Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1939, c. 318 Includes Council Orders Nos. 66, 173, 469 and 625
01/28/1941 Council order reducing the grade of patrolman Frank I. Cowan, AG John W. Healey, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1939, c. 318
01/30/1941 Report on amounts recovered from former Controller Frank I. Cowan, AG Nathaniel Tompkins, President of the Senate; George D. Varney, Speaker of the House HP 455 (90th Legis. 1941)
02/04/1941 Payments to the town of Wayne Frank I. Cowan, AG Everett W. Downs, Deputy State Treasurer Includes Council Order No. 548
02/04/1941 Conflict between Council Order #548 and statute Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
02/07/1941 Railroad tax apportionment Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor 136 Me. 525 Council Order #18
02/07/1941 Contract between State Airport and Colonial Beacon Oil Company Frank I. Cowan, AG H. M. Orr, State Purchasing Agent
02/08/1941 Firemen directing traffic Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Joseph F. Young, Jr., Deputy Chief, State Police
02/11/1941 Discount given to hotels and clubs by the Liquor Commission Frank I. Cowan, AG H. E. Rodgers, State Controller PL 1941, c. 257
02/11/1941 Interest on taxes AG State Auditor PL 1933, c. 285 RS 1930, c. 13, §33; RS 1930, c. 14, §6; RS 1930, c. 14, §7
02/11/1941 Disbursements for search and for attorneys' fees Frank I. Cowan, AG Clarence C. Stetson
02/11/1941 Municipal appropriation for the conveyance of children to parochial schools Frank I. Cowan, AG Leonel E. Rodrigue, House
02/12/1941 Extradition for non-support AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
02/13/1941 State as a self-insurer and recovery of money illegally paid to state employees Frank I. Cowan, AG Joseph A. Eldred
02/14/1941 Filling vacancy in House of Representatives Frank I. Cowan, AG Benjamin W. Ela, Commissioner, Eastport
02/18/1941 Accidental trespass of highway department on public lot Frank I. Cowan, AG Raymond E. Randall, Commissioner, Forests
02/19/1941 Bill from State Pathologist for extra services performed Frank I. Cowan, AG Stuart Burgess, County Attorney
02/27/1941 Release of persons from institutions other than the prison Frank I. Cowan, AG George W. Leadbetter, Commissioner of Institutional Service PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1939, c. 223
02/28/1941 Release of persons from institutions Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George W. Leadbetter, Commissioner of Institutional Service
02/28/1941 Payment of persons in the tuberculosis sanatoriums Frank I. Cowan, AG George W. Leadbetter, Commissioner of Institutional Service PL 1933, c. 270
02/28/1941 Payment of certain costs if they do not accrue to the State Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor 136 Me. 525
03/03/1941 Tax deeds and lien certificates acquired by town against property through the Farm Lands Loan Commission Frank I. Cowan, AG Carl R. Smith, Secretary, Farm Lands Loan Commission
03/03/1941 Condemnation proceedings at Millinocket Airport Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG C. S. Robinson, Administrative Director, State Military Defense Commission PL 1939, c. 308
03/04/1941 Tax apportionment Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
03/05/1941 Payment of damage dome by deer or moose Frank I. Cowan, AG Archer L. Grover, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §61
03/05/1941 Liability for injuries by students taking part in defense training programs Frank I. Cowan, AG Bertram E. Packard, Commissioner of Education
03/05/1941 Appropriation for salary of State Pathologist Frank I. Cowan, AG Clifford G. Chase, Senate
03/07/1941 License for radio station Frank I. Cowan, AG E. L. Newdick, Chief, Division of Plant Industry, Agriculture
03/09/1941 Payment of taxes by the town of Charleston Frank I. Cowan, AG Carl R. Smith, Secretary, Farm Lands Loan Commission PL 1939, c. 70
03/13/1941 Tax on Government Employees Credit Union of Maine Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1931, c. 11; PL 1931, c. 216
03/14/1941 Right of state officers to serve processes and make arrests on military reservations Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Department of Inland Fisheries and Game
03/20/1941 Barber shop licensing in town with increased population Frank I. Cowan, AG Elmer W. Campbell, Chief Clerk, Board of Barbers and Hairdressers PL 1937, c. 190
03/25/1941 Constitutionality of placing a different rate of taxation on the realty from that assessed against personalty Frank I. Cowan, AG James K. Chamberlain, Senate 68 Me. 582; 93 Me. 586; 109 Me. 169; 121 Me. 306; 123 Me. 121 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
03/25/1941 Taxation of shares in semi-annual returns made by credit unions Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor P&SL 1921, c. 93; P&SL 1927, c. 131
03/26/1941 Employment of members of the Legislature in light of the Hatch Act Frank I. Cowan, AG United States Civil Service Commission 53 Stat. 1147
03/27/1941 Railroad taxes Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 12, §29 136 Me. 525
04/01/1941 State trust funds Frank I. Cowan, AG Frederick G. Payne, Commissioner of Finance and Budget Officer
04/01/1941 Apportionment of railroad taxes Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor 19410327
04/01/1941 Extradition for non-support Frank I. Cowan, AG Albert Knudsen, County Attorney, Cumberland County
04/01/1941 Milk Control Board Frank I. Cowan, AG Robert B. Williamson PL 1935, c. 13
04/01/1941 Effective date of salary increases Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1939, c. 272
04/02/1941 Carlton Bridge and excise taxes Frank I. Cowan, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission P&SL 1925, c. 89; Resolves 1941, c. 81
04/04/1941 Discharge of student from the State School for Boys Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George W. Leadbetter, Commissioner, Department of Institituional Service PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1939, c. 223
04/11/1941 Towed vehicles Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1930, c. 29, §60; RS 1930, c. 29, §63
04/14/1941 Publication of municipal audits Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
04/14/1941 Unethical conduct Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor 19410415
04/15/1941 Unethical conduct Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor Resolves 1941, c. 81 26 Me. 353 19410414
04/18/1941 $1,000,000 State of Maine war bond Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Belmont Smith, Treasurer P&SL 1939, c. 120 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 ff; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 Includes Council Orders Nos. 279 and 316
04/21/1941 State Liquor Commission granting rebates of excise taxes to wholesalers William W. Gallagher, AAG State Liquor Commission PL 1933, c. 268; PL 1937, c. 236; P&SL 1937, c. 15; PL 1943, c. 302 46 S.Ct. 172; 48 S.Ct. 451; 50 S.Ct. 419; 34 Ct.Cl. 458; 67 F. 2d 590
04/24/1941 Status of Private and Special Law relating to the protection of smelts in the Damariscotta River Frank I. Cowan, AG Arthur R. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries P&SL 1923, c. 71; PL 1933, c. 52; PL 1935, c. 164 RS 1930, c. 38, §29
04/25/1941 Home Guard law Frank I. Cowan, AG L. M. Hart, Assistant Adjutant General RS 1930, c. 5, §72 ff; RS 1930, c. 31, §15; RS 1930, c. 134, §21; RS 1930, c. 134, §22
04/25/1941 County of prosecution Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1930, c. 29, §51
04/29/1941 Investigation of murders Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Armand Dufresne, County Attorney, Androscoggin County Contains note: "Copy sent to all county attorneys"
05/07/1941 Effective date under 90-day provision Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Philip D. Stubbs, Inheritance Tax Commissioner 22 US 581
05/09/1941 Annual fees for license to perform certain business Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor PL 1941, c. 298
05/09/1941 Home Guard law Frank I. Cowan, AG L. M. Hart, Assistant Adjutant General
05/13/1941 Conviction for reckless driving Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1937, c. 211 RS 1930, c. 29, §86
05/16/1941 Exclusion of children from school by local school boards Frank I. Cowan, AG Bertram E. Packard, Commissioner of Education RS 1930, c. 19, §17; RS 1930, c. 19, §32; RS 1930, c. 19, §44 38 Me. 379
05/16/1941 Consent to pension taking effect after retirement Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police
05/16/1941 Cigarette distributors' licenses Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor PL 1941, c. 298
05/17/1941 Constitutionality of law relating to taking of clams and selling them in different counties Frank I. Cowan, AG Arthur R. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries P&SL 1903, c. 317; PL 1937, c. 230 RS 1930, c. 50, §54-A 97 Me. 66; 105 Me. 76
05/17/1941 Payment of dividends for shares of the First National Bank of Portland Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
05/21/1941 Bonds relating to Bang's Disease Frank I. Cowan, AG Everett W. Downs, Deputy State Treasurer PL 1941, c. 254
05/21/1941 Payment by distributors and dealers for cigarette stamps Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
05/22/1941 Legality of selling canned illegal lobster meat Frank I. Cowan, AG Arthur R. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1891, c. 95; PL 1919, c. 131; PL 1933, c. 2, §89; PL 1933, c. 247; PL 1935, c. 176 88 Me. 385; 119 Me. 257
05/22/1941 Aviation laws Frank I. Cowan, AG William G. Paxton, Director, Maine Aeronautics PL 1933, c. 265; PL 1941, c. 236; PL 1941, c. 243
05/24/1941 Power of sheriffs to summon assistance for suppressing mobs and riots Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor RS 1930, c. 134, §16 ff
05/27/1941 Payment of state excise taxes by the Androscoggin and Kennebec Railway Company Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
05/27/1941 Cigarette tax dealer's licenses Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
05/28/1941 Personal property on leased land that is now part of Baxter State Park Frank I. Cowan, AG William F. Tracy
05/29/1941 Carlton Bridge Special Maintenance Account Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, State Controller P&SL 1939, c. 40
05/29/1941 Whether cooking and refrigerating units are part of the house or part of the furniture Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Pearce J. Francis, Commissioner, Insurance
05/29/1941 Exemption from State Administrative Code, liquor taxation and about railroad taxes Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1931, c. 216; PL 1941, c. 257; PL 1941, c. 295
06/05/1941 Disposal of Maine reports, laws and statutes Frank I. Cowan, AG Marie J. Tibbetts, Legislative Reference Librarian, Maine State Library RS 1930, c. 4, §17 ff
06/05/1941 Privately owned car used in his employment and insured in his own name, by a state employee LeRoy R. Folsom, AAG Pearce J. Francis, Commissioner, Insurance
06/06/1941 Pari mutuel racing Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
06/14/1941 Payment of accountant for audit of organizations conducting races Frank I. Cowan, AG Miles B. Mank, Chairman, State Racing Commission PL 1935, c. 130
06/16/1941 Minimum premium tax on foreign insurance companies Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Pearce J. Francis, Commissioner, Insurance
06/16/1941 Employees - plumbing inspectors in the Bureau of Health LeRoy R. Folsom, AAG Plumbers Examining Board PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1937, c. 149 RS 1930, c. 22, §125 ff
06/26/1941 Payment for damages to growing crops by deer or other protected animals Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Edward I. Gross PL 1939, c. 190
06/27/1941 Power of Insurance Commissioner to make rates for insurance companies doing business in Maine Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Guy M. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance
07/02/1941 Transportation of clams in Lincoln County Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Arthur R. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1941, c. 283
07/09/1941 Contractors doing business under a cost-plus fixed fee contract with the federal government Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
07/09/1941 Employer requiring employee to work additional hours to make up for holiday Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Frank W. Linnell
07/10/1941 Compact section of town or city Frank I. Cowan, AG John C. Burnham, Director of Outdoor Advertising PL 1937, c. 144
07/10/1941 Bounty on bears killed in the unincorporated town of Topsfield Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Archer L. Grover, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §79
07/10/1941 Payment of costs to prosecution Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Cates, Department of Audit PL 1933, c. 231 RS 1930, c. 144, §23
07/10/1941 $500,000 State of Maine highway bonds Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Belmont Smith, Treasurer Resolves 1929, c. 177; Resolves 1935, c. 96 Me. Const. Art. IX, §17 Includes Council Orders Nos. 543 and 597
07/15/1941 Executors contracting with optometrist to continue business Frank I. Cowan, AG John G. Marshall
07/18/1941 Salary and expenses of members of the State Highway Commission Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1937, c. 220 RS 1930, c. 2; §70; RS 1930, c. 2, §71; RS 1930, c. 57, §142; RS 1930, c. 94, §8; RS 1930, c. 94, §9; RS 1930, c. 125, §34
07/18/1941 Suit on the bond for the benefit of creditors and investors defrauded by illegal acts Frank I. Cowan, AG Walter M. Tapley, Jr.
07/18/1941 Certificate for poll tax Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Ralph A. Gallagher PL 1939, c. 191 RS 1930, c. 29, §33-A; RS 1930, c. 29, §50-A; RS 1930, c. 29, §51
07/21/1941 Property taxes Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor PL 1933, c. 100; PL 1933, c. 285; PL 1937, c. 73; PL 1939, c. 51; PL 1939, c. 210 RS 1930, c. 13, §3; RS 1930, c. 13, §8; RS 1930, c. 13, §28; RS 1930, c. 13, §33; RS 1930, c. 19, §139
07/22/1941 State excise tax in connection with the operation of the Androscoggin and Kennebec Railway Company and its successor, the Lewiston-Auburn Transit Company Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 12, §30
07/23/1941 Proceeds of bonds - Defense Commission Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
07/23/1941 Erecting, placing or maintaing obstructions within the limits of the highway and signs erected by the authority of the State Highway Commission Frank I. Cowan, AG John C. Burnham, State Highway Commission
07/23/1941 Conflict or compatibility of Senator serving on the State Office Building Authority Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor P&SL 1941, c. 76 95 Me. 564; 124 Me. 14 Me. Const. Art. IV, §11
07/23/1941 License and registration of shows and circuses Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1939, c. 180
07/24/1941 Maintenance of a highway to cemetery by the Park Commission Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold E. Kimball, Secretary, State Park Commission
07/25/1941 Current expense George E. Hill, Chairman, Emergency Municipal Finance Board; Belmont A. Smith, Member, Emergency Municipal Finance Board; William D. Hayes, Member, Emergency Municipal Finance Board
07/25/1941 Delegation of duties of Personnel Board Frank I. Cowan, AG Earle R. Hayes, Director, Bureau of Personnel PL 1937, c. 221
07/25/1941 Treatment of taxes as current expense, status of interest on taxes, and status of bonds George E. Hill, Chairman; Belmont A. Smith, Member; William D. Hayes, Member; Emergency Municipal Finance Board
07/25/1941 Dog license deficiencies Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1941, c. 278 RS 1930, c. 5, §157; RS 1930, c. 5, §166
07/25/1941 Proceeds of bonds - Defense Commission Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor P&SL 1939, c. 120; PL 1941, c. 254
07/28/1941 Conflict or compatibility of legislator serving as an agent of the State Office Building Authority Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
07/29/1941 Pre-marital blood test Frank I. Cowan, AG Roscoe L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health PL 1941, c. 202
08/05/1941 State Police activity and authority relating to gambling at agricultural fairs Harry M. Putnam, AAG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1941, c. 267 RS 1930, c. 136, §1 ff Contains note: "Above statutes contain amendments through the 1941 Laws."
08/07/1941 Physicians examination for application for marriage license Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Roscoe L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health PL 1941, c. 202
08/19/1941 Mutual savings banks Frank I. Cowan, AG Andrew J. Beck, Bank Commissioner RS 1930, c. 57, §27
08/20/1941 Branding of potatoes Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1935, c. 51
08/20/1941 Fees in unorganized territory Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist
08/21/1941 Cause of action against New Hampshire for pollution of the Androscoggin River Frank I. Cowan, AG Elmer W. Campbell, Technical Secretary, Sanitary Water Board
08/28/1941 Bonds of state inspectors of motor vehicles John S. S. Fessenden, AAG; Robert B. Williamson AG PL 1931, c. 216 RS 1930, c. 125, §56
09/09/1941 Procedures in the Supreme Judicial Court in Equity Frank I. Cowan, AG Charles A. Pomeroy, City Solicitor, Auburn
09/12/1941 Taxation on property of railroad companies located in unincorporated townships Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 1, §6; RS 1930, c. 12, §29; RS 1930, c. 13, §4 19371222
09/12/1941 Probation officers Frank I. Cowan, AG Aretas E. Stearns
09/12/1941 Back taxes of the Telephone Workers Credit Union of Maine Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
09/12/1941 Witness fees Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
09/12/1941 Searching trucks of the federal government Frank I. Cowan, AG W. Earle Bradbury, Acting Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game
09/12/1941 Audit of court records Frank I. Cowan, AG Benjamin Butler, County Attorney, Franklin County
09/18/1941 Appointments of special deputies Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor RS 1930, c. 94, §9; RS 1930, c. 94, §10
09/19/1941 Use of toll bridges and roads by army motor vehicles Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor RS 1930, c. 31, §15
09/19/1941 Administering the affairs of towns and plantations deorganized by Act of the Legislature Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
09/19/1941 Limit on deposits of state moneys Frank I. Cowan, AG Belmont Smith, State Treasurer PL 1939, c. 310 RS 1930, c. 2, §75
09/19/1941 Insurance adviser Frank I. Cowan, AG Insurance Commissioner RS 1930, c. 60, §122 ff
09/19/1941 Charging interest to the state Frank I. Cowan, AG Farm Lands Loan Commission
09/19/1941 Access to records being reviewed by State Auditor Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
09/19/1941 Liability of the state for an accident involving a car owned by a state employee for which they are reimbursed for mileage Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
09/22/1941 School lunches in unorganized territory LeRoy R. Folsom, AAG Joel Earnest, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1939, c. 256 RS 1930, c. 19, §131 ff
09/22/1941 Public accountant's charge for services at fairs Frank I. Cowan, AG Miles B. Mank, Chairman, State Racing Commission
09/29/1941 Resident hunting and fishing license rates for members of the military Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §19; RS 1930, c. 38, §41
10/06/1941 Denial of request for an opinion of the Attorney General on certain elections AG Robert P. Browne
10/07/1941 School taxes on unorganized territories Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
10/07/1941 Conveyance of real estate owned by municipalities which have been deorganized since acquisition of such real estate Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor PL 1937, c. 73
10/07/1941 Maintenance of the Maine Nautical School Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, State Controller P&SL 1941, c. 37
10/07/1941 Examination of person to be released from the State prison Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Franklin R. Chesley PL 1933, c. 1
10/07/1941 City of Auburn gasoline tax and use fuel tax relating to litigation with the Colonial Beacon Oil Company Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
10/10/1941 Peitition relating to the closing of Moosehead Lake to winter fishing Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §4
10/15/1941 Section 42, Chapter 13, R. S. of 1930. Sale of forfeited lands Frank I. Cowan, AG Belmont Smith, State Treasurer RS 1930, c. 13, §42
10/15/1941 Fines and costs accruing to state where State Police are arresting officers Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police
10/15/1941 Member of the Executive Council as state officer for purposes of copies of revised statutes, session laws, etc. Frank I. Cowan, AG Marie J. Tibbetts, Legislative Reference Librarian, Maine State Library RS 1930, c. 4, §18
10/15/1941 Power of State Liquor Commission to regulate the transfer of licenses from one location to another Frank I. Cowan, AG Stephen Leo, Chairman, State Liquor Commission
10/16/1941 Effective date of legislation Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1905, c. 131; PL 1905, c. 134; PL 1939, c. 169; PL 1941, c. 72; PL 1941, c. 205 81 Me. 538; 104 Me. 17 Me. Const. Art. XXI
10/16/1941 Duty of issuing tax bills, receiving tax payments, and collection of same Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor PL 1941, c. 20
10/20/1941 Transfer of licenses Frank I. Cowan, AG Stephen Leo, Chairman, Liquor Commission PL 1933, c. 268; PL 1941, c. 220
10/20/1941 Signing of deeds to property acquired by foreclosure of mortgages by the Farm Lands Loan Commission Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Carl A. Smith, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1939, c. 70; PL 1939, c. 300 RS 1930, c. 58, §9
10/21/1941 Interpretation of Section of Chapter 69 of the Private and Special Laws of 1941, entitled "An Act Creating the Maine Turnpike Authority" Frank I. Cowan, AG Stillman E. Woodman, Chairman, State Highway Commission P&SL 1941, c. 69
10/22/1941 Bond for officials of domestic mutual insurance companies John S. S. Fessenden, AAG; Robert B. Williamson Frank I. Cowan, AG 99 Me. 426 Contains note: "See insurance folder"
10/22/1941 Operations of the Attorney General's department Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
10/27/1941 Authority of State Liquor Commission to grant permits to officers' clubs and industrial establishments to transport and import spirituous and vinous liquors AG William W. Gallagher, AAG PL 1937, c. 223
10/29/1941 Bills rendered by the Department of Audit Frank I. Cowan, AG State Highway Commission PL 1941, c. 27
10/30/1941 Responsibility for tuition charges based on permanent residence Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education
10/30/1941 Compensation for Director of Health for expenses related to their role on the Board of Hair Dressing and Beauty Culture Frank I. Cowan, AG Roscoe L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health PL 1933, c. 227; PL 1933, c. 282; PL 1935, c. 112; PL 1937, c. 190
10/31/1941 Wrought part of any improved section of the state highways, etc. Frank I. Cowan, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Department PL 1937, c. 229
10/31/1941 Dog license fees Frank I. Cowan, AG Everett W. Downs, Deputy State Treasurer
11/04/1941 Attaching great seal of the state Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 1, §6
11/06/1941 Bequest in favor of the Maine School for the Deaf at Portland Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Commissioner, Finance
11/07/1941 Preference of claims of the State Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Herbert T. Powers PL 1931, c. 231; PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1933, c. 270; PL 1935, c. 149; PL 1937, c. 162; PL 1937, c. 231 RS 1930, c. 26, §52
11/14/1941 Collection of accounts receivable Frank I. Cowan, AG Everett W. Downs, Deputy State Treasurer PL 1939, c. 317; PL 1941, c. 13
11/15/1941 Motor vehicle laws relating to commercial vehicles Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Thomas E. Johnson, Chief of Police RS 1930, c. 29, §52; RS 1930, c. 29, §59; RS 1930, c. 29, §69
11/19/1941 Use of the prefix "Dr." or the word "Doctor" Frank I. Cowan, AG Adam P. Leighton, Jr., Secretary, Board of Registration of Medicine RS 1930, c. 21, §15
11/19/1941 Surety bonds for lost or destroyed checks Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, State Controller
11/19/1941 State Employee Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 229; PL 1941, c. 303
11/25/1941 Teacher as employee or official of city or town Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Oscar Fellows 96 Me. 125
11/27/1941 Responsibility for payment of tuition Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §93 124 Me. 36
11/27/1941 Organization of Medford as a plantation Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 5, §192 ff
12/01/1941 Teacher's Retirement System and teachers pensions Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education PL 1931, c. 8; PL 1933, c. 102; PL 1935, c. 165; PL 1939, c. 41; PL 1941, c. 225 RS 1930, c. 19, §229
12/03/1941 Taxation - Medford Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Tax Assessor
12/05/1941 Sale of securities held by Farm Lands Loan Commission Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
12/06/1941 Trucks under lease or contract to the United States Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police
12/09/1941 Assessment of franchise taxes Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor PL 1933, c. 224 RS 1930, c. 12, §39 ff
12/10/1941 Governor's powers with the state militia Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Sumner Sewall, Governor RS 1930, c. 18, §4; RS 1930, c. 18, §7; RS 1930, c. 18, §10; RS 1930, c. 34, §3
12/11/1941 Compatibility of offices of sheriff and member of Old Age Assistance Commission Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG LeRoy Folsom, AAG
12/11/1941 Payment of wages for "vacation earned but not taken prior to date of death" Frank I. Cowan, AG Earle R. Hayes, Director, Bureau of Personnel
12/12/1941 Authority of estate administrator to protect land by plowing or burning cornstalks to stop development of European corn borer Frank I. Cowan, AG E. L. Newdick, Department of Agriculture
12/13/1941 Assessment of franchise taxes Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG State Tax Assessor PL 1933, c. 224 RS 1930, c. 12, §39 ff
12/17/1941 Insurance on school buildings in deorganized areas Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
12/17/1941 Distinction between invested gifts and invested funds Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education
12/17/1941 Payment of tuition by town without a secondary school Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §93 101 Me. 553
12/18/1941 School funds in deorganized towns Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor P&SL 1941, c. 4; P&SL 1941, c. 21 RS 1930, c. 11, §23
12/18/1941 Supplement to opinion of Judge Fogg of December 1st, 1941 Frank I. Cowan, AG W. Earle Bradbury, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §19
12/23/1941 Packing lobsters for sandwiches and salads Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Dick Reed, Office of the Maine Development Commission
12/23/1941 Disposition of fines and forfeitures collected from arrests Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Fred E. Hanscom, Recorder, Municipal Court, Rumford PL 1933, c. 92 RS 1930, c. 29, §117
12/24/1941 Sale of securities held by Farm Lands Loan Commission Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 2, §83 19411205
12/26/1941 Constitutionality of amendment to the "Holman Bill" Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG C. H. Holman, House PL 1941, c. 302
12/29/1941 School conveyance of children of state dependent families LeRoy R. Folsom, AAG Joel Earnest, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1937, c. 115
00/00/1942 Entitlement to retirement for someone that worked for multiple departments Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education
01/05/1942 Power of loan and building association to make loan to another loan and building association Frank I. Cowan, AG Charles E. Gurney PL 1917, c. 30; PL 1933, c. 7 RS 1930, c. 57, §99 ff
01/05/1942 Expense account - county commissioners Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 27; RS 1930, c. 28, §62; RS 1930, c. 92, §26; RS 1930, c. 125, §43 91 Me. 47
01/06/1942 May the county commissioners' chairman be a trial justice? Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Harold E. Crawford, Municipal Auditor, Department of Audit RS 1930, c. 92, §8
01/08/1942 Expense accounts of county commissioners Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 125, §43 83 Me. 111 19420105
01/08/1942 Expense accounts of county commissioners Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 28, §62; RS 1930, c. 125, §43 83 Me. 111 19420105
01/09/1942 Payee being named in checks for payment to the state Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 126, §14
01/16/1942 Broad coverage rates relating to the financial responsibility law Frank I. Cowan, AG Frederick Robie, Secretary of State
01/19/1942 Shortage in the office of Adjutant General Frank I. Cowan, AG Senate; House of Representatives
01/20/1942 Revocation of license of doctor Frank I. Cowan, AG Adam P. Leighton, Secretary, State Board of Registration of Medicine PL 1935, c. 118
01/22/1942 Bonds for racing licensees Frank I. Cowan, AG State Racing Commission PL 1935, c. 130
01/22/1942 Cancellation of state employees' bonds John S. S. Fessenden, AAG; Robert B. Williamson Department of Insurance RS 1930, c. 2, §58; RS 1930, c. 125, §56
01/22/1942 Audit of every person, association or corporation conducting a race or race meet Frank I. Cowan, AG State Racing Commission PL 1935, c. 130
01/23/1942 Fees - registers of probate Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 75, §25; RS 1930, c. 75, §39 ff; RS 1930, c. 76, §3; RS 1930, c. 77, §33
01/23/1942 Arrangement for payment of wages other than the amount of a weekly wage Frank I. Cowan, AG Everett P. Greaton, Maine Development Commission
01/23/1942 Duties of the Department of Audit under the act creating the Maine Civilian Defense Corp Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1941, c. 305
01/24/1942 Employment status of superintendents of schools before 1909 Frank I. Cowan, AG Commissioner, Education
01/24/1942 Tuition of pupils in Palmyra Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §93
01/27/1942 Payment of expenses related to investigating fires Frank I. Cowan, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance PL 1939, c. 2
01/27/1942 Bonds of persons connected with the Normal Schools Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education
01/28/1942 Authority of Secretary of State to execute leases Frank I. Cowan, AG Homer M. Orr, State Purchasing Agent PL 1931, c. 216 RS 1930, c. 29, §30
01/28/1942 Use fuel tax Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
01/29/1942 Salary Adjustment Act Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, State Controller PL 1941, c. 325 123 Me. 359
01/30/1942 Expenditure of county money for advertising the county and its natural resources Frank I. Cowan, AG George J. Wentworth, Councilor, First District, Kennebunk
02/03/1942 Vocational funds in the Canal National Bank Frank I. Cowan, AG Bradley, Linnell, Nulty & Brown PL 1931, c. 216 RS 1930, c. 19, §174
02/03/1942 Educational requirements set by the Board of Registration of Nurses Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
02/03/1942 Insurance requirements for financial responsibility coverage SAnford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Frederick Robie, Secretary of State PL 1941, c. 255
02/05/1942 Additional duties of the Department of Audit Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1931, c. 216; PL 1941, c. 305; PL 1941, c. 328
02/05/1942 Status of employees of state examining boards Frank I. Cowan, AG Earle R. Hayes, Director, Department of Personnel
02/06/1942 Mileage rate Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, State Controller PL 1941, c. 325
02/09/1942 Obligation of railroad to maintain "overhead bridge" Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Max L. Wilder, Bridge Engineer, State Highway Commission PL 1931, c. 93; PL 1933, c. 137
02/10/1942 Oath on expense accounts Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, State Controller
02/11/1942 Archer L. Grover, Deputy Commissioner Frank I. Cowan, AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Fish and Game Department 105 Me. 214
02/11/1942 Retirement of state employee Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1933, c. 1
02/11/1942 Salary adjustments Frank I. Cowan, AG State Controller PL 1941, c. 325
02/11/1942 Rules and regulations, forms, etc. relating to the Soil Conservation Act Frank I. Cowan, AG William B. Oliver, Secretary, Maine State Soil Conservation Committee PL 1941, c. 105
02/12/1942 Excise tax in connection with the Carlton Bridge Resolve Frank I. Cowan, AG Max L. Wilder, Bridge Engineer, State Highway Commission Resolves 1941, c. 81 19410402
02/18/1942 Uniforms for special deputy sheriffs Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Ralph A. Wagg, Sheriff's Office, Androscoggin County
02/19/1942 Bounty on bobcats Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, State Controller PL 1937, c. 205 RS 1930, c. 38, §77
02/19/1942 Arrest in criminal cases by state detectives and insurance inspectors Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1930, c. 35, §52; RS 1930, c. 131; RS 1930, c. 136, §1 ff; RS 1930, c. 142, §17; RS 1930, c. 142, §18
02/19/1942 Equipment at Eastern State Normal School in Castine Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education PL 1931, c. 216
02/20/1942 Payment of fire bill in deorganized township Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor PL 1939, c. 211; PL 1939, c. 224 RS 1930, c. 11, §68 ff
02/24/1942 Special deputies and police Frank I. Cowan, AG W. Mayo Payson, Corporation Counsel, City Hall, Portland 3 Me. 486; 64 Me. 195 Me. Const. Art. III
02/24/1942 Exemption from taxation of stock of Bangor Hydro Electric Company and the Bar Harbor Water Company Frank I. Cowan, AG Andrew J. Beck, Commissioner, Banks; George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
02/24/1942 Proper form of bond to cover the Auditors in the Municipal Auditing Division John S. S. Fessenden, AAG; Robert B. Williamson Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance PL 1931, c. 248; PL 1933, c. 216; PL 1941, c. 27 RS 1930, c. 2, §57; RS 1930, c. 125, §56
02/26/1942 Exemption from taxation of gasoline used in the Forest Service plane Frank I. Cowan, AG Raymond E. Randall, Commissioner, Forests PL 1941, c. 316 RS 1930, c. 12, §89
03/03/1942 Legal advice for towns or local school boards Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 91, §82
03/04/1942 Accepting excise tax payments under protest pending mandamus actions potentially adverse to the state Frank I. Cowan, AG Frederick Robie, Secretary of State 139 Me. 359
03/05/1942 Leland L. Nelson, Towle St., Auburn, Maine Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1937, c. 164; PL 1941, c. 305
03/05/1942 Dogs - hit and run prosecutions Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police
03/05/1942 Authority and power to order war-time deputies of one county to do service in other counties Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1941, c. 305
03/06/1942 Saluting the flag Frank I. Cowan, AG William T. Knight 38 Me. 376
03/12/1942 Separate cemetery trust funds Frank I. Cowan, AG Robert B. Dow
03/12/1942 Accounts of the Port of Portland Authority Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor P&SL 1929, c. 114; PL 1941, c. 27
03/13/1942 Powers of governor to delegate enforcement of civilian defense laws to all sheriffs and deputy sheriffs Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1941, c. 305
03/13/1942 Non-assessable mutual fire insurance companies in Massachusetts Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance Contains note: "Amended by Legislature - P.L. 1943, ch. -"
03/18/1942 Retirement, pension not being available immediately Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1939, c. 225
03/19/1942 Appointment of liquor inspectors Frank I. Cowan, AG State Liquor Commission PL 1937, c. 221; PL 1937, c. 247
03/19/1942 Additional officers Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1939, c. 253 RS 1930, c. 2, §103; RS 1930, c. 29, §122
03/25/1942 Deputy sheriffs and reserve police officers carrying loaded rifles and shotguns when not engaged in the business for which they were appointed Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1941, c. 321
03/27/1942 Continuation certificates Frank I. Cowan, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner
03/27/1942 Combination policy Frank I. Cowan, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance
04/04/1942 Baring Cemetery Corporation Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
04/04/1942 Employment of aliens Frank I. Cowan, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission PL 1937, c. 161; PL 1941, c. 305
04/04/1942 Vaccination Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG R. L. Mitchell, Director of Health PL 1933, c. 1 RS 1930, c. 19, §133
04/07/1942 Power of Governor to promulgate rules and regulations relating to the Civilian Defense Corps John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Harry Putnam, Secretary to Governor PL 1941, c. 305
04/10/1942 Proposed bonding law John S. S. Fessenden, AAG; Robert B. Williamson RS 1930, c. 19, §161; RS 1930, c. 125, §56
04/11/1942 Out of state mail order insurance Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner
04/13/1942 Smoke damage Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner PL 1933, c. 171 RS 1930, c. 60, §9
04/15/1942 Retirement laws applicable to superintendents of schools John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Frank I. Cowan, AG PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 303; PL 1941, c. 328
04/18/1942 Incompatibility of person service as selectman and member of school committee Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Raymond Thurston
04/22/1942 $700,000 State of Maine highway and bridge bonds Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Belmont Smith, Treasurer Resolves 1919, c. 168; P&SL 1941, c. 68; P&SL 1941, c. 99 Includes Council Orders Nos. 233 and 252
04/23/1942 Status of workers in the navy yard at Kittery Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
04/23/1942 Cooperation of shipyard workers in the use of their automobiles Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police
04/23/1942 Cooperation of shipyard workers in the use of their automobiles Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police
04/23/1942 Proposal of the Emergency Municipal Finance Board to close up the affairs of the City of Eastport Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor PL 1941, c. 13
04/24/1942 Daylight savings time Frank I. Cowan, AG William B. Mitchell, Secretary, Business Men's Association, Inc. RS 1930, c. 91, §82
04/24/1942 Standard time law Frank I. Cowan, AG William B. Mitchell PL 1941, c. 330 RS 1930, c. 91, §82
04/24/1942 Use of the contingent fund for research on potato by-products Frank I. Cowan, AG Frederick G. Payne, Commissioner, Finance RS 1930, c. 2, §103
04/24/1942 Expenditures of potato tax moneys Frank I. Cowan, AG Frederick G. Payne, Commissioner, Finance
04/24/1942 Salary of State Geologist Frank I. Cowan, AG Frederick G. Payne, Commissioner, Finance PL 1937, c. 156; P&SL 1941, c. 92
04/24/1942 Closing bank doors on account of air raid warning Frank I. Cowan, AG Andrew J. Beck, Commissioner Banks
04/27/1942 Endorsement prescribed by Department of Insurance under the provisions of the financial responsibility law Frank I. Cowan, AG Department of Insurance PL 1941, c. 255 RS 1930, c. 29, §91; RS 1930, c. 29, §96; RS 1930, c. 29, §97
04/28/1942 Enforcement of executive orders under the Civilian Defense Act Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1941, c. 305
04/28/1942 Authority to authorize organization and enlistment of certain irregular bodies and groups into the Maine State Guard Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1941, c. 7; PL 1941, c. 312 Me. Const. Art. XL, §4
04/28/1942 Non-consecutive publication of executive order in the Kennebec Journal Frank I. Cowan, AG Joseph P. Grenier, State Superintendent of Public Printing PL 1941, c. 305
04/28/1942 Discretion of the Maine Development Commission to use the balance of the potato tax law fund Frank I. Cowan, AG Frederick G. Payne, Commissioner, Finance PL 1941, c. 199
04/30/1942 Resolves relating to the taking of clams in Milbridge Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Arthur R. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries Resolves 1937, c. 45; Resolves 1937, c. 71
04/30/1942 Standard time law Frank I. Cowan, AG Fred C. Achey, Constable, Jackson Plantation PL 1941, c. 330
05/01/1942 Right or duty to hold or disclose information Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1931, c. 216
05/06/1942 Incompatibility of offices of Controller and Commissioner of Finance Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
05/06/1942 Cap pistols and the use of explosive caps Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
05/13/1942 Grass exception for clover Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG A. L. Grover, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Inland Fisheries and Game
05/15/1942 Meaning of "cousin" in inheritance tax and estate tax statutes Frank I. Cowan, AG Philip D. Stubbs, Inheritance Tax Commissioner RS 1930, c. 77, §1
05/15/1942 Duties of Deputy Secretary of State Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §3
05/18/1942 Red and green fire torches for July 4th parade Frank I. Cowan, AG E. LaVerdiere Exec. Order No. 7 (Apr. 10, 1942)
05/20/1942 Funds for defunct banks Frank I. Cowan, AG State Auditor RS 1930, c. 57, §52; RS 1930, c. 57, §53
05/20/1942 Support and aid for dependents of a person actively enrolled in the military Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1941, c. 305 RS 1930, c. 33, §8 Exec. Order No. 6 (Apr. 9, 1942)
05/20/1942 State paying tax on persons visiting state parks Frank I. Cowan, AG Charles P. Bradford, State Park Commission
05/21/1942 Enlistment in state guard Frank I. Cowan, AG Hart, Deputy Adjutant General PL 1941, c. 312 RS 1930, c. 18, §1; RS 1930, c. 18, §2
05/21/1942 War Production Board General Limitation Order Number L29 Frank I. Cowan, AG John H. Welch, Warden, Maine State Prison War Production Board Order L29
05/21/1942 Method of figuring the tax on trust companies Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
05/22/1942 Cooperation with the federal government regarding price of liquor Frank I. Cowan, AG Robert B. Williamson, Chief Attorney, Office of Price Administration PL 1933, c. 300; PL 1933, c. 301; PL 1941, c. 295
05/22/1942 Calvin Lane Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold I. Goss, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 7, §6
05/25/1942 Investment in real estate John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner RS 1930, c. 60, §104
05/27/1942 State Employees Retirement Act as it applies to superintendents of schools Frank I. Cowan, AG Commissioner of Education PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 303; PL 1941, c. 328
05/27/1942 Joint action by the states to eliminate obstructions in the movement of necessary war material due to variations in motor vehicle standards Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1937, c. 164 RS 1930, c. 29, §54 Exec. Order No. 16 (Aug. 18, 1942)
05/27/1942 Fireworks Frank I. Cowan, AG F. H. Osgood Exec. Order No. 7 (Apr. 10, 1942)
05/27/1942 State employees retirement act as it applies to superintendents of schools Frank I. Cowan, AG Commissioner, Education PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 303; PL 1941, c. 328
05/29/1942 Liability of person rendering first aid Frank I. Cowan, AG F. H. Farnham, Director, Civilian Defense Council PL 1941, c. 305
05/29/1942 Openings in highways Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG John C. Burnham, State Highway Department P&SL 1899, c. 200
06/01/1942 Expenditure of funds by municipality for the construction or operation of a boat for service between Vinalhaven and Rockland Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG A. E. Libby
06/02/1942 Taxation of persons visiting a state park John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Charles P. Braford, Field Man, State Park Commission
06/02/1942 Levying tax upon Cumberland County Power & Light Company or Portland Railroad Company Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor PL 1941, c. 99 RS 1930, c. 12, §29 ff
06/03/1942 Light poles on public lots Frank I. Cowan, AG Raymond E. Randall, Commissioner, Forests
06/03/1942 Settling the affairs of the City of Eastport by the Emergency Municipal Finance Board Frank I. Cowan, AG Belmont Smith, Treasurer
06/05/1942 Form of note for use by domestic mutual fire insurance companies Frank I. Cowan, AG Alfred W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance PL 1941, c. 159
06/10/1942 Reitrement of State Police Frank I. Cowan, AG Robert B. Dow, Senate PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1939, c. 225; PL 1939, c. 272
06/11/1942 Revocation of certificate for person convicted of crime by the Board of Osteopathic Exmination Frank I. Cowan, AG Albert E. Chittenden, Secretary, Board of Osteopathic Examination RS 1930, c. 21, §60 ff 48 Me. 123; 26 S.Ct. 608; 27 S.Ct. 90
06/11/1942 Plan to settle affairs of the City of Eastport Frank I. Cowan, AG Belmont Smith, Treasurer 19420610
06/12/1942 Authority to grant permissive use of Fort McClary, at Kittery Point John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1939, c. 308 RS 1930, c. 18, §54
06/17/1942 Vacancy in office of Secretary of State Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold I. Goss, Deputy Secretary of State
06/17/1942 Reimbursement of travel expense of members of the Boxing Commission John S. S. Fessenden, AAG A. L. Kane, State Controller PL 1939, c. 282
06/17/1942 Conflict or compatibility of offices of deputy sheriff and justice of the peace John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Fred N. Beck 3 Me. 484; 7 Me. 14; 64 Me. 195; 73 Me. 129; 114 Me. 443;
06/18/1942 Applicaton of phrase "fully insured" to various types of insurance John S. S. Fessenden, AAG A. W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance; A. J. Beck, Commissioner, Banks RS 1930, c. 57, §39
06/18/1942 Conflict or compatibility of single commissioner heading two departments John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1931, c. 216; PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1939, c. 223 Contains note: "This question came up as a result of the great disruption of the State service in the first year of the second World War. It was difficult to get, or keep, one competent man and often impossible to get two."
06/19/1942 Town clerks' collecting dog taxes Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1941, c. 278 RS 1930, c. 5, §157; RS 1930, c. 5, §159
06/19/1942 Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge District Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor P&SL 1935, c. 88; Resolves 1935, c. 133; P&SL 1939, c. 20 Me. Const. Art. IX, §21
06/24/1942 Auxiliary policeman holding commission as notary public or justice of the peace Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
06/24/1942 Re-delegation of delegated duties due to vacancies in office John S. S. Fessenden, AAG; Frank I. Cowan, AG Earle R. Hayes, Director, State Personnel Board
06/25/1942 Sale of liquor to minors William H. Niehoff, AAG State Liquor Commission PL 1941, c. 250
06/26/1942 Legal services Frank I. Cowan, AG Raymond T. Adams, Administrative Director, Military Defense
06/30/1942 Reward for the apprehension of inmates of the State School for Boys Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG A. L. Kane, State Controller PL 1933, c. 1
06/30/1942 Questions about violations of various fish and game laws John S. S. Fessenden, AAG W. Earle Bradbury, Inland Fisheries & Game PL 1935, c. 16 RS 1930, c. 38, §28-A
07/01/1942 Bonding of individuals in the pari mutuel department Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold O. Pelley, Chairman, State Racing Commission
07/01/1942 Bonding agents of the Fish and Game Department Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
07/01/1942 Check returned for insufficient funds from pharmacist paying for license Frank I. Cowan, AG George C. Tuttle, Secretary, State Commission of Pharmacy
07/02/1942 Port of Portland Authority Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
07/06/1942 Election of superintendent of schools for several towns Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education PL 1933, c. 41 RS 1930, c. 19, §35
07/08/1942 Power to use material forces for the protection of shipping along the coast of Maine Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1941, c. 305 RS 1930, c. 18, §32 ff 11 S.Ct. 559 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §7; US. Const. Art. I, §X
07/08/1942 Payment for providing birth certificate William H. Niehoff, AAG Fred M. Berry, Administrative Assistant, State Liquor Commission PL 1941, c. 193
07/08/1942 Markup on liquors William H. Niehoff, AAG Frank I. Cowan, AG
07/11/1942 War damage insurance Frank I. Cowan, AG Homer E. Robinson, Commissioner, Banks RS 1930, c. 57, §39; RS 1930, c. 57, §119 19420618
07/14/1942 Payment of excise taxes William H. Niehoff, AAG Wilbur H. Towle, Chairman, State Liquor Commission PL 1933, c. 268; PL 1937, c. 236
07/14/1942 Credits for the sale of malt liquor to post exchanges William H. Niehoff, AAG Wilbur H. Towle, Chairman, State Liquor Commission PL 1941, c. 250
07/15/1942 Contributions by employee members of the retirement system John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1933, c. 1
07/15/1942 Calculating prior service credit for employees that served in the armed forces during World War I John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
07/15/1942 Authority of Joint Contributory Retirement System to adopt resolution John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
07/15/1942 Authority of Treasurer in the case of nonpayment of taxes Frank I. Cowan, AG Belmont Smith, Treasurer PL 1939, c. 317
07/16/1942 Deer Isle Bridge District Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor Resolves 1935, c. 133 Me. Const. Art. IX, §21
07/16/1942 Tax on gasoline lost to "temperature shrinkage" Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor PL 1931, c. 283 131 Me. 63
07/20/1942 Ownership of lumber that came ashore Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Stuart Burgess, County Attorney
07/21/1942 Absent voting law Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold I. Goss, Acting Secretary of State PL 1941, c. 15; PL 1941, c. 17; PL 1941, c. 170 RS 1930, c. 9, §6
07/22/1942 Nominations outside the primaries Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 7, §28 ff
07/22/1942 Exemptions granted by the code Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1931, c. 216 Contains 7/23/1942 AG Opinion
07/23/1942 Responsibilities of the State Auditor Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1931, c. 216 19420722 Contains 7/22/1942 AG Opinion
07/24/1942 Warrant of meeting of the Bay Point Village Corporation Sanford L. Fogg, Deputy AG Elizabeth Deering
07/28/1942 Approval of form of liability policy Frank I. Cowan, AG Alfred W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance PL 1941, c. 255 RS 1930, c. 29, §91; RS 1930, c. 29, §96
07/28/1942 Daylight mobilizations after the giving of an air raid alarm as well as evening or night blackouts Frank I. Cowan, AG Director, Civilian Defense Exec. Order No. 3 (Feb. 28, 1942)
07/28/1942 Installation of exhaust whistles on motor vehicles for air raid warning purposes Frank I. Cowan, AG Director, Civilian Defense PL 1941, c. 305 Exec. Order No. 3 (Feb. 28, 1942)
07/29/1942 Appointment of judges of municipal and police courts Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor Me. Const. Art. VI, §8
07/29/1942 Transportation of workers Frank I. Cowan, AG Office of Civilian Defense
07/30/1942 Exemption from taxation of new buildings Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
07/31/1942 Decalcomania registration stickers Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State PL 1941, c. 330
08/06/1942 Employees of Maine Maritime Academy John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Ralph Leavitt, Executive Secretary, Maine Maritime Academy PL 1941, c. 328 105 Me. 214
08/07/1942 Distinction between "endowment fund" and "trust fund" Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
08/07/1942 Revenue stamps Carl F. Fellows, AAG W. B. Getchell, Jr., Senior Engineer, Highway Department
08/10/1942 Administration of the Jointly Contributory Retirement Board of Trustees John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG A. L. Kane, State Controller PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 328
08/12/1942 Property registration of bonds John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Treasury Department 3 Me. 481
08/18/1942 Bequest to the Eastern State Normal School John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education P&SL 1941, c. 97 RS 1930, c. 19, §189
08/18/1942 Adjustments to base scale of pay John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG A. L. Kane, State Controller PL 1941, c. 325
08/18/1942 Mobile dental service in the St. John River Valley John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Carl W. Maxfield
08/19/1942 Application of Jointly Contributory Retirement System Act to the pension of Judge Fogg Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 328 Me. Const. Art. VI, §5 ff
08/20/1942 Certification of state payrolls Frank I. Cowan, AG Earle R. Hayes, Director, Bureau of Personnel PL 1937, c. 221
08/25/1942 Sale of malt liquor on naval reservations by civilians William H. Niehoff, AAG State Liquor Commission
08/29/1942 Retirement at age 70 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
08/29/1942 Status of employees of the legislature John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
08/29/1942 Prepaid shares of loan and building associations John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG J. Franklin Anderson, Deputy Bank Commissioner RS 1930, c. 57, §13 ff
08/29/1942 Method of purchasing real estate by State Purchasing Agent John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary PL 1931, c. 216
08/29/1942 Definition of school residence John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Hutchinson, Department of Education 124 Me. 36
09/02/1942 Status of firemen John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG C. H. Arber, Civilian Defense Corps RS 1930, c. 55, §2
09/09/1942 Lease of Stevens Avenue Armory John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General PL 1939, c. 308
09/11/1942 Salary deductions - superintendents of schools John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
09/11/1942 Offering of prizes to assist in the promotion of the animal industry John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG A. L. Kane, State Controller PL 1941, c. 309
09/16/1942 Authority of county commissioners to make appropriation for county civilian defense offices John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG R. Amory, Thorndike, County Coordinator, Hancock Cuonty Civilian Defense
09/16/1942 Funds for the eradication of Bangs' Disease John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance PL 1933, c. 297; PL 1941, c. 254 RS 1930, c. 40
09/16/1942 Conflict of the State Insurance Commissioner acting as actuary for the accounts of the Maine Teachers' Retirement Association Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education
09/17/1942 Definition of "invested funds" for educational institution John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §110
09/17/1942 Status of county medical examiner who has moved out of state John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1939, c. 241
09/22/1942 Investment of funds belonging to towns whose affairs are being handled by the Emergency Municipal Finance Board John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
09/25/1942 Compensation of members of the Board of Registration of Voters in Bangor John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Board of Registration of Voters, Bangor RS 1930, c. 6, §24
09/28/1942 Ministerial and school funds entrusted with the State Treasurer John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Belmont Smith, Treasurer PL 1941, c. 24 RS 1930, c. 20, §50 ff
09/28/1942 Funds of the City of Eastport in the custody of Belmont Smith, State Treasurer, by delegation from the Emergency Municipal Finance Board Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, Chairman, Emergency Municipal Finance Board PL 1933, c. 284
09/29/1942 Abatement of taxes by local assessors Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor PL 1933, c. 244; PL 1939, c. 84 RS 1930, c. 13, §73
09/29/1942 Reimbursement for auto storage Frank I. Cowan, AG A. L. Kane, State Controller
09/30/1942 Proper name of registration of state funds invested in registered government bonds John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Everett W. Downs, Deputy State Treasurer
09/30/1942 Maintaining nursery schools as a part of the public school system Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education PL 1941, c. 305
10/01/1942 Possible embezzlement by former Governor Brann Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
10/07/1942 Osteopaths signing commitment of an allegedly insane person to a state hospital Frank I. Cowan, AG Roscoe L. Mitchell PL 1939, c. 206; PL 1939, c. 267 RS 1930, c. 21, §60 ff; RS 1930, c. 23, §35
10/15/1942 License to kindle fires for aliens as non-residents John O. Rogers, AAG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
10/15/1942 Method of taxation of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Western Union Telegraph Company Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, State Tax Assessor
10/20/1942 Treasurer's bonds - Unemployment Compensation Comm'n funds John O. Rogers, AAG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance PL 1935, c. 192
10/21/1942 Custody of cash and securities in Treasurer's vault Frank I. Cowan, AG Belmont Smith, Treasurer PL 1931, c. 216
10/28/1942 Renewal certificates on fire insurance policies Frank I. Cowan, AG Alfred W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance
10/29/1942 Continuing suffrage for veterans at the Veterans Administration facility at Togus, formerly the United States Veterans Bureau Hospital Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1939, c. 264 RS 1930, c. 8, §82
10/29/1942 Food stamps Frank I. Cowan, AG Belmont Smith, Treasurer PL 1941, c. 91
10/29/1942 Qualification - State Auditor Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 2, §56 Me. Const. Art. IX, §1
11/03/1942 Penal institutions Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG G. W. Leadbetter, Commissioner, Institutional Service PL 1931, c. 241; PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 245 RS 1930, c. 154, §1; RS 1930, c. 154, §3
11/03/1942 Appropriation of funds to the Maine Maritime Academy Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Ralph Leavitt, President, Maine Maritime Academy P&SL 1941, c. 37; P&SL 1941, c. 97; P&SL 1941, c. 102
11/03/1942 Cash sales to army post exchanges William H. Niehoff, AAG Wilbur H. Towle, Chairman, State Liquor Commission PL 1941, c. 250
11/04/1942 Publication of legal notices in English language paper by insurance companies Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Gerald T. Higgins
11/06/1942 Wholesale licenses in dry towns William H. Niehoff, AAG Wilbur H. Towle, Chairman, State Liquor Commission PL 1933, c. 268; PL 1939, c. 177
11/07/1942 Truancy - procedure in municipal courts John O. Rogers, AAG Libby, Department of Education
11/10/1942 Employees Retirement System Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
11/10/1942 State guarantee of toll bridge bonds for the Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Acting Secretary of State P&SL 1935, c. 88; P&SL 1939, c. 20
11/10/1942 Filing of lien by a subcontractor against the funds of the state or political subdivision Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG State Highway Commission
11/10/1942 Mittimus fee and costs of travel for committing a prisoner to jail Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harold E. Crawford, Municipal Auditor RS 1930, c. 147, §45
11/10/1942 Tax on loan and building associations Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG State Tax Assessor PL 1931, c. 41 RS 1930, c. 12, §65; RS 1930, c. 12, §66
11/16/1942 Savings bank tax exemptions Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor
11/17/1942 Transfer of malt liquor licenses William H. Niehoff, AAG Wilbur H. Towle, Chairman, State Liquor Commission PL 1937, c. 237
11/18/1942 Wage and salary adjustment federal statute Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
11/19/1942 Second series of agricultural bonds relating to Bang's Disease Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Donald P. Corbett, Chief, Division of Animal Industry PL 1941, c. 254
11/19/1942 Possibility of counting service rendered as teacher and principal of Eastern Maine Conference Seminary toward one's membership in the Maine Teachers' Retirement System Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §219 ff
11/19/1942 Bond of David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance PL 1931, c. 216 RS 1930, c. 125, §56
11/20/1942 Bond of David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance PL 1931, c. 216 RS 1930, c. 125, §56 19421119
11/28/1942 Non-assessable policies Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG A. W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance
11/30/1942 School holidays; audit of private institutions Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education PL 1931, c. 132; PL 1935, c. 136 RS 1930, c. 2, §105A ff; RS 1930, c. 19, §111
12/01/1942 Liability of employers and teachers Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Earl Hutchinson, Director, Secondary Education 78 Me. 509
12/03/1942 Bids for plumbing work Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Charles A. Haynes, City Manager, Ellsworth RS 1930, c. 5, §61
12/04/1942 Refund for member of retirement system Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 328
12/08/1942 Sanitary water board travel reimbursement Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1941, c. 209
12/08/1942 Parole violators Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG G. W. Leadbetter, Commissioner, Institutional Service RS 1930, c. 147, §34
12/08/1942 Furnishing and equipping a dining room and kitchen Frank I. Cowan, AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary
12/09/1942 Definition of hotel Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Mark A. Trafton, City Manager, Presque Isle PL 1935, c. 83
12/09/1942 Town tax credits Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Belmont Smith, Treasurer
12/09/1942 Restoration of license by the Milk Control Board Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harold S. White
12/11/1942 Contract with the American Bank Note Company William H. Niehoff, AAG Fred M. Berry, Administrative Assistant, State Liquor Commission PL 1933, c. 268; PL 1933, c. 300; PL 1933, c. 301; PL 1935, c. 179; PL 1937, c. 223; PL 1937, c. 237
12/19/1942 Confidentiality of files of the Maine Real Estate Commission Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG M. A. Poirier, Secretary, Maine Real Estate Commission
12/23/1942 School funds in deorganized towns Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor P&SL 1941, c. 4; P&SL 1941, c. 21 19411217; 19411218
12/23/1942 Direct sale system under the Food Stamp Act Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry O. Page, Commissioner, Department of Health & Welfare PL 1941, c. 91
12/24/1942 Prior service credit for employees not in the employ of the state on July 1st, 1942 Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 328
12/24/1942 Vacancy in Legislature Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harry C. McManus RS 1930, c. 7, §25; RS 1930, c. 8, §74
12/24/1942 Application of egress door law to buildings used by the public Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG A. W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1930, c. 35, §37
12/28/1942 Power of surviving members of the Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission to administer the provisions of the Maine unemployment compensation law after the death of the chairman Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission PL 1935, c. 192
12/30/1942 Legality of making payroll deductions covering war bond sales Frank I. Cowan, AG A. L. Kane, State Controller
12/31/1942 Public administrator acts subject to audit Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1931, c. 216 RS 1930, c. 76, §30 ff
12/31/1942 Appointment of substitute for clerk of Lewiston Municipal Court Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Sumner Sewall, Governor P&SL 1871, c. 636; PL 1939, c. 314
12/31/1942 Prosecution under the milk control law Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Carl R. Smith, Commissioner, Agriculture RS 1930, c. 42, §24
01/04/1943 Break-down of tax assessments Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor
01/05/1943 Sustenance of prisoner previous to conviction Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 126, §4
01/05/1943 Rules and regulations made by subordinate federal official Frank I. Cowan, AG Earle R. Hayes, Director, Bureau of Personnel
01/05/1943 Pensions not clearly covered by the Jointly-Contributory Retirement Act Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 328 RS 1930, c. 2, §103
01/05/1943 Signatures on checks issues by the State on the first Wednesday of January of odd-numbered years Frank I. Cowan, AG A. L. Kane, State Controller
01/08/1943 Licensing of agents and corporations Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Alfred W. Perkins, Commissioner
01/08/1943 Office of Defense, Health and Welfare Services Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education Exec. Order No. 20 (Dec. 29, 1942)
01/13/1943 Compatibility of offices of mayor and member of the State Tax Equalization Board Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary, Executive Department PL 1931, c. 216
01/13/1943 Amended census of Freeman Township, Franklin County Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education RS 1930, c. 19
01/13/1943 Salary of Treasurer of State Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG A. L. Kane, State Controller
01/14/1943 Policy Form 1650, Modern Woodmen of America Frank I. Cowan, AG Alfred W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1930, c. 61, §9 35 S.Ct. 724; 45 S.Ct. 389
01/14/1943 Responsibilities of State Controller Frank I. Cowan, AG A. L. Kane, State Controller PL 1931, c. 216
01/14/1943 County commissioners' lobbying at the expense of the county Frank I. Cowan, AG R. C. Masterman, County Attorney, Bar Harbor
01/15/1943 Payments in lieu of taxation under the Lanham Act Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor
01/18/1943 Split-rate dividends to depositors in mutual savings banks Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Homer E. Robinson, Commissioner, Banking RS 1930, c. 57, §34; RS 1930, c. 57, §36
01/19/1943 Expenses of boards of visitors under Section 321, Chapter 1, P. L. 1933 Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary, Executive Department PL 1933, c. 1
01/19/1943 Status of Lt. Leo S. Auby Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Lionel F. Ouellette, Assistant Secretary, Executive PL 1939, c. 314
01/20/1943 Marriage by proxy Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State
01/21/1943 Interest on deposits under financial responsibility law Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State
01/21/1943 Committee to study highway planning Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission Resolves 1937, c. 135
01/22/1943 Question #8 on page 11 of the booklet entitled "Retirement Plan for Employees of the State of Maine" Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
01/23/1943 Violation of parole Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG George W. Leadbetter, Commissioner, Institutional Service RS 1930, c. 147, §34
01/25/1943 Retirement status of employee-member Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 328
02/01/1943 Refinancing Kennebec Bridge bonds Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor Resolves 1925, c. 71; Resolves 1925, c. 118; Resolves 1929, c. 177; Resolves 1939, c. 94 53 Me. 587; 81 Me. 602 Me. Const. Art. IX, §17
02/02/1943 Power of attorney Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Alfred W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance
02/02/1943 Lapsed balances, Department of Health and Welfare Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance PL 1939, c. 170
02/03/1943 Payment to towns of poll taxes collected from electors in unorganized territory in which towns the electors register and vote Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1937, c. 209; PL 1941, c. 20
02/03/1943 Gasoline tax refunds and salaries and expenses of Racing Commission Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG A. L. Kane, State Controller
02/04/1943 Assessment clause in mutual fire insurance policies Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Arthur Dickson, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Old Orchard Beach
02/05/1943 Retirement under disability provisions Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
02/05/1943 Augusta airport Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Charles H. Folsom, Senior Engineer, Military Defense Commission
02/05/1943 Special Constables' Commission Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1917, c. 284
02/08/1943 Acceptance of jurisdiction on behalf of the United States Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary, Executive Department
02/08/1943 The granting of retail malt liquor licenses in unorganized places William H. Niehoff, AAG State Liquor Commission PL 1933, c. 300; PL 1941, c. 220
02/10/1943 Pennell Institute, Gray, Maine Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Earl Hutchinson, Director, Secondary Education P&SL 1887, c. 43 RS 1930, c. 19, §105
02/10/1943 Pennell Institute, Gray, Maine Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Earl Hutchinson, Director, Secondary Education P&SL 1887, c. 43 RS 1930, c. 19, §105 Contains note: "See opinion from the same to the same, dated May 5, 1943."
02/16/1943 Pardons Frank I. Cowan, AG Frederick A. Moran, Chairman, Division of Parole, Executive Department, New York RS 1930, c. 147, §51 ff 64 Me. 140
02/16/1943 Taxable revenues of Western Union Telegraph Co. Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor
02/16/1943 Inclusion of premiums and assessments on farm properties in figuring tax levied by Domestic Mutual Fire Insurance Companies Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Alfred W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1930, c. 12, §50; RS 1930, c. 35, §55
02/17/1943 P. L. 1933, Chapter 1, §351 Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG A. L. Kane, State Controller PL 1933, c. 1
02/17/1943 Legislation relating to payment to Northeast Airlines, Inc. in settlement of the refund of taxes on gasoline Frank I. Cowan, AG Edward W. Wheeler PL 1941, c. 316; LD 269 (91st Legis. 1943)
02/17/1943 Establishing residency and paying poll tax Frank I. Cowan, AG F. Harold Dubord 76 Me. 158
02/18/1943 Authority to administer oaths Frank I. Cowan, AG Alexander A. LaFleur, Division Judge Advocate, Fort Benning, Georgia RS 1930, c. 87, §23
02/18/1943 Bond of John H. Welch, Warden, Maine State Prison Frank I. Cowan, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance RS 1930, c. 125, §56
02/19/1943 Bond of the Secretary of State Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1937, c. 221
02/19/1943 Consolidation of the Kenduskeag Valley Creamery and Mount Desert Island Dairies, Inc. into a new corporation Frank I. Cowan, AG William S. Cole RS 1930, c. 56, § 63; RS 1930, c. 70
02/20/1943 Jurisdiction to sentence girls to the State School for Girls Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG PL 1931, c. 241; PL 1939, c. 270
02/23/1943 Certification of payrolls under Section 21, Chapter 221, Public Laws of 1937 Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Director, Bureau of Personnel PL 1937, c. 221
02/23/1943 $225,000 State of Maine agricultural bonds Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Joseph H. McGillicuddy, State Treasurer PL 1933, c. 297; PL 1941, c. 254 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 Includes Council Orders Nos. 53 and 86
02/24/1943 Arthur F. Duplisea Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police
02/24/1943 Joint Contributory Retirement System Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 328
02/25/1943 Bonds, duties of Deputy Attorney General Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Joseph H. McGillicuddy, State Treasurer RS 1930, c. 91, §83
03/01/1943 Women discharged from State Reformatory for Women Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG A. L. Kane, State Controller PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1935, c. 92 19430217
03/02/1943 Bill in equity, City of Eastport Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, Chairman, Emergency Municipal Finance
03/02/1943 Insanity determination of federal board of medical officers Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service PL 1941, c. 312
03/04/1943 Assessment of taxes on lands in places not incorporated Frank I. Cowan, AG Ralph Sterling, Chairman, Committee on State Lands and Forest Preservation RS 1930, c. 13, §40 ff
03/05/1943 Filing fee for financial responsibility Frank I. Cowan, AG Alfred W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1930, c. 60, §177; RS 1930, c. 60, §180
03/05/1943 Copyright and sale of publications Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1930, c. 4, §17 ff
03/10/1943 Will of Ernest D. Hodsdon Frank I. Cowan, AG F. T. Iddings
03/11/1943 Transportation of liquors into dry towns William H. Niehoff, AAG Alonzo Conant, Director, Enforcement Division, State Liquor Commission PL 1933, c. 300; PL 1937, c. 223 RS 1930, c. 137, §2; RS 1930, c. 137, §3
03/11/1943 Rebate of taxes on malt liquors sold to Army exchanges William H. Niehoff, AAG State Liquor Commission PL 1933, c. 268; P&SL 1937, c. 15; PL 1937, c. 236 62 S. Ct. 1168
03/11/1943 Legislation about penalties relating to rationed commodities in time of war Frank I. Cowan, AG Ralph W. Farris, Senate PL 1941, c. 305; LD 656 (91st Legis. 1943)
03/17/1943 Presque Isle Airport Frank I. Cowan, AG Ralph K. Wood PL 1931, c. 213; PL 1941, c. 173
03/17/1943 Town administered by the Board of Emergency Municipal Finance Frank I. Cowan, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1933, c. 284; PL 1939, c. 256 19410710
03/17/1943 Issuing regulations re gasoline tax Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1941, c. 305 Contains note: "See revised opinion 3/23/43"
03/17/1943 Licensing of University of Maine vehicles Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State P&SL 1865, c. 532; Resolves 1875, c. 100; P&SL 1879, c. 173; P&SL 1897, c. 551; PL 1941, c. 221; PL 1941, c. 224 RS 1930, c. 19, §112 ff; RS 1930, c. 29, §58 105 Me. 214
03/18/1943 Weekly payment of wage law Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Carl T. Russell, Deputy Commissioner, Labor RS 1930, c. 54, §39
03/18/1943 Total deficiency of domestic mutual insurance companies Frank I. Cowan, AG L. A. Jack PL 1943, c. 334
03/19/1943 School building at Baring Frank I. Cowan, AG State Tax Assessor P&SL 1941, c. 4; PL 1941, c. 137 RS 1930, c. 19, §144
03/20/1943 Money raised at town meeting for the repair of the grange hall Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Earle W. Gordon, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Waldo
03/20/1943 Timing of local option referendum Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harold E. Grover, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Winter Harbor PL 1933, c. 300
03/23/1943 Tank wagon deliveries of internal combustion engine fuel Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1941, c. 305 Contains note: "Ex. Order issued on oral approval from the Attorney General"
03/24/1943 Port of Portland Authority Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harold E. Kimball, Secretary, Port of Portland Authority P&SL 1929, c. 114; PL 1941, c. 328
03/24/1943 Back contributions under retirement system Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1941, c. 328
03/25/1943 Status of University of Maine Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor P&SL 1865, c. 532; P&SL 1867, c. 362; P&SL 1869, c. 192; P&SL 1872, c. 147; P&SL 1879, c. 173; P&SL 1891, c. 284; P&SL 1897, c. 547; P&SL 1897, c. 550; P&SL 1903, c. 108; P&SL 1903, c. 393; PL 1911, c. 194; P&SL 1913, c. 128 105 Me. 214
03/25/1943 Status of Howard L. Bowen of Bingham, Superintendent of Schools Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Edward E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner, Education
03/26/1943 Retaliatory taxes - casualty companies Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Alfred W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1930, c. 12, §57
03/30/1943 Federal-state grading work on butter, cheese, eggs and poultry John G. Marshall, AAG C. M. White, Agriculture PL 1931, c. 102
03/30/1943 Rebate of taxes on malt liquors sold to Navy's ship service departments William H. Niehoff, AAG State Liquor Commission 19430311
03/31/1943 Women's reformatory John G. Marshall, AAG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service RS 1930, c. 22, §89
04/01/1943 The will of Amy W. Pinkham and bequest to the Eastern State Normal School John G. Marshall, AAG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education 45 Me. 552; 109 Me. 32
04/02/1943 Acquiring title to airport land Frank I. Cowan, AG John A. Retter, Corps of Engineers, Executive Assistant, Office of Division Engineer, New England Division, Boston, Massachusetts PL 1931, c. 213; PL 1941, c. 173; PL 1943, c. 235
04/02/1943 Noble R. Steeves vs. Secretary of State; Fraser & Walker vs. Secretary of State Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State 139 Me. 359
04/02/1943 Legislation relating to the licensing of the amusement known as "five-in-a-row" Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1943, c. 355
04/03/1943 Town's liability to pay board of students John G. Marshall, AAG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education RS 1930, c. 19, §2; RS 1930, c. 19, §78
04/06/1943 Supplemental tax on York Utilities Co. history John G. Marshall, AAG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1881, c. 91; PL 1883, c. 150; PL 1895, c. 44; PL 1901, c. 156; P&SL 1903, c. 175; P&SL 1905, c. 241; P&SL 1907, c. 303; P&SL 1907, c. 439; PL 1909, c. 82; P&SL 1911, c. 39 RS 1930, c. 12, §35 123 Me. 48 19430408
04/08/1943 Supplemental tax on York Utilities Co. John G. Marshall, AAG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1939, c. 84; PL 1943, c. 27 RS 1930, c. 12, §14; RS 1930, c. 12, §35; RS 1930, c. 13, §32 90 Me. 489 19430406
04/08/1943 Assignment of mortgages Frank I. Cowan, AG Farm Lands Loan Commission RS 1930, c. 58
04/08/1943 Transfer of Pownal inmate Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1939, c. 162; PL 1939, c. 267
04/09/1943 Shares of stock of Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. - exemption from tax Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor RS 1930, c. 13, §27 19420224
04/09/1943 Tar bids Frank I. Cowan, AG H. M. Orr, Bureau of Purchases PL 1931, c. 216
04/15/1943 Transportation tax Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG A. L. Kane, State Controller
04/15/1943 Authority of janitors in apartment houses to pull the master switch during a black-out Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG F. H. Farnum, Director, Civilian Defense Exec. Order No. 3 (Feb. 28, 1942)
04/22/1943 Salary authorizations and certifications Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1937, c. 221 RS 1930, c. 125, §36
04/22/1943 Beano Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1943, c. 355
04/22/1943 Compensation of examining boards Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
04/22/1943 Suspension of certain labor laws relating to women and minors in cases of emergency Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Phyllis S. Fraser RS 1930, c. 54, §21 ff
04/23/1943 State-owned automobiles Frank I. Cowan, AG Homer Orr, State Purchasing Agent PL 1939, c. 220; PL 1941, c. 325
04/23/1943 Emergency contracts authorized by the Governor and council Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance and Budget PL 1941, c. 305 RS 1930, c. 54, §41; RS 1930, c. 54, §42
04/27/1943 Bonding of executor and power of attorney Frank I. Cowan, AG Joseph W. Bailey
04/27/1943 Complying with records requests Frank I. Cowan, AG Mary W. Libby, Superintendent, Reformatory for Women
04/28/1943 Bond issue, Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Everett W. Downs, Deputy State Treasurer P&SL 1939, c. 20 Me. Const. Art. IX, §21
04/29/1943 Military leave Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1939, c. 314; PL 1943, c. 300
04/30/1943 Employment of State Prison inmates Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutions PL 1933, c. 1
05/01/1943 Bonds of private detectives Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1943, c. 320 RS 1930, c. 142, §17
05/01/1943 Bequest to closed normal school by Amy W. Pinkham John G. Marshall, AAG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education 45 Me. 552; 109 Me. 32 This may have the incorrect date. It is identical to a 4/1/1943 opinion.
05/04/1943 Waiver of fee for registration of emergency teachers Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Edward E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §160
05/04/1943 Authority for execution of lease for military property Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General PL 1939, c. 308 RS 1930, c. 18, §54
05/04/1943 Chapter 311, P. L. 1943, relating to mileage for privately owned cars on state business Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance and Budget PL 1943, c. 311
05/05/1943 Pennell Institute Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Earl Hutchinson, Director, Secondary Education P&SL 1887, c. 43
05/08/1943 Allocution Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Paul W. Barrett, Supreme Court of Missouri RS 1930, c. 147, §25
05/10/1943 Legality of awarding prizes in connection with "beano" William H. Niehoff, AAG Frank I. Cowan, AG PL 1943, c. 355
05/11/1943 The Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Fort Worth, Texas Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner
05/13/1943 Transfer of funds Frank I. Cowan, AG George E. Hill, Public Utilities PL 1933, c. 259; PL 1935, c. 146
05/13/1943 Supervisor of construction Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1935, c. 177; PL 1943, c. 176
05/13/1943 Beano Frank I. Cowan, AG Henry P. Weaver, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1943, c. 355
05/14/1943 Sale exempt narcotic preparations Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Clinton A. Clauson, Collector, Internal Revenue PL 1937, c. 160; PL 1941, c. 251 RS 1930, c. 23, §1; RS 1930, c. 23, §19; RS 1930, c. 23, §22; RS 1930, c. 23, §23
05/18/1943 Ownership of buildings on wharf Frank I. Cowan, AG George S. Decker
05/19/1943 Massachusetts premium tax statute Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Alfred W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance 58 S.Ct. 436
05/25/1943 Authority of auxiliary police to stop automobiles Frank I. Cowan, AG F. H. Farnham, Director, Civilian Defense Council PL 1941, c. 305
05/25/1943 Duties of a municipality as trustee Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
05/25/1943 Duties of a municipality as trustee Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
05/26/1943 Jurisdiction of county authorities in the case of deaths as the air base Frank I. Cowan, AG R. A. Graves, County Medical Examiner
05/26/1943 State Police Chief - Acting Chief Frank I. Cowan, AG; Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1935, c. 182 RS 1930, c. 29, §122
05/27/1943 Teacher applying for pension based on 25 years service Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Edward E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §221
05/28/1943 Washington Street Bridge over Kenduskeag Stream in Bangor Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Department PL 1915, c. 319; PL 1923, c. 193; P&SL 1927, c. 114
06/02/1943 Conflict of taking federal oath for service in the Coast Guard Auxiliary Temporary Service by state official Frank I. Cowan, AG F. C. Hingsburg, USCG
06/02/1943 Exemption from taxation for war veterans Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Charles Wheatley RS 1930, c. 13, §6
06/02/1943 Maine corporation purchasing or reselling its own stock Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Erling Berg RS 1930, c. 57, §162 ff
06/04/1943 Authority to revoke certificate of teacher Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education PL 1931, c. 38
06/04/1943 State's obligation for the education of children on government reservations in defense areas Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education
06/04/1943 Town Hall, Silver Ridge Plantation Frank I. Cowan, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor
06/04/1943 Town hall in a deorganized town Frank I. Cowan, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor
06/14/1943 Tax Bangor Transportation Company Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Albert C. Blanchard RS 1930, c. 12, §30; RS 1930, c. 12, §35
06/15/1943 Church buildings at Edmunds Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG A. L. Huot, State Auditor
06/15/1943 Request for copy of charges against Thomas F. Locke Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary
06/16/1943 Local option for Sunday movies Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG William L. Waldron PL 1933, c. 245; PL 1939, c. 255; PL 1941, c. 53
06/16/1943 Maine corporation purchasing or reselling its own stock Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Erling Berg RS 1930, c. 56, §20; RS 1930, c. 56, §21
06/17/1943 Title to property in deorganized towns on which tax liens have run 18 months Frank I. Cowan, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor P&SL 1939, c. 84
06/17/1943 Bonding of state employees Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor; Julian A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance PL 1943, c. 320
06/18/1943 Dog licenses and damage to domestic animals Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG S. F. Dorrance, Agriculture PL 1941, c. 278 RS 1930, c. 5, §158
06/18/1943 Parole of Men's Reformatory inmates transferred to State Prison Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutions PL 1941, c. 140
06/18/1943 Right of warden to stop and search boat without warrant Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG W. Earle Bradbury, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §98
06/18/1943 Obtaining a divorce outside of the state Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG John R. San Filippo RS 1930, c. 73, §12
06/19/1943 Application of retaliatory tax provisions Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance PL 1939, c. 2; PL 1941, c. 103 RS 1930, c. 60, §109
06/22/1943 Removal or transportation of a dead body Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG R. L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health RS 1930, c. 22, §29
06/23/1943 Exempt narcotics Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Victor H. Hinkley, Chairman, Maine Board of Commissioners of Pharmacy PL 1937, c. 160; PL 1941, c. 251 RS 1930, c. 23, §19
06/24/1943 Eligibility of academic teachers for membership in contributory and non-contributory systems Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Earl Hutchinson, Director, Secondary Education RS 1930, c. 19, §92; RS 1930, c. 19, §219; RS 1930, c. 19, §229
06/24/1943 Investment of proceeds from state highway bond issue in U.S. government securities Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance P&SL 1941, c. 68; PL 1943, c. 192 RS 1930, c. 2, §75
06/26/1943 Poll taxes in connection with fishing licenses Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Lucien Lebel, City Clerk, Lewiston RS 1930, c. 38, §19; RS 1930, c. 38, §40
06/30/1943 Authorization to deliver beer on Sunday William H. Niehoff, AAG W. Howard Mann, USNR
07/02/1943 Support of inmate of Pownal State School committed by municipal court Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 245 RS 1930, c. 155, §48 19421103
07/02/1943 Pay-as-you-go tax Frank I. Cowan, AG J. J. Allen, Controller, Accounts & Controls PL 1943, c. 224 19421230
07/02/1943 Beano Frank I. Cowan, AG Laurence C. Upton, Acting Chief, State Police PL 1943, c. 355
07/02/1943 Jurisdiction of the state to ponds of 10 acres or less Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Wallace E. Barron, Game Warden RS 1930, c. 2, §1 103 Me. 327
07/07/1943 Status of the University of Maine Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor; Secretary of State; Secretary of the Jointly Contributory Retirement System; President Hauck, Chairman ex officio of the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine PL 1937, c. 221; PL 1941, c. 328 105 Me. 214
07/10/1943 Lease of portion of Milk Street Armory, Portland to U.S. Navy Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG L. M. Hart, Adjutant General
07/20/1943 Tax on unauthorized insurance Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance RS 1930, c. 60, §126
07/21/1943 Parking lights and headlights Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Robert L. Abbott, Chief of Police, Brunswick Exec. Order No. 26 (Jun. 4, 1943)
07/24/1943 Registration of farm tractors Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State PL 1943, c. 62 RS 1930, c. 29, §50
07/26/1943 Refusing service to persons in cocktail lounge William H. Niehoff, AAG Hillard H. Buzzell, County Attorney RS 1930, c. 129, §21 53 Me. 163; 68 Me. 489; 76 Me. 539
07/27/1943 Pay of county employees Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Robert B. Dow, Attorney P&SL 1941, c. 103; PL 1943, c. 229
07/29/1943 Sale of prophylactic goods for the prevention of disease Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Ellis L. Aldrich PL 1935, c. 154
08/03/1943 Regulation modifying or enlarging the rights of licensed practitioners in the fields of osteopathy, chiropractic and medicine John G. Marshall, AAG Roscoe L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health RS 1930, c. 21, §64; RS 1930, c. 21, §75
08/03/1943 Taking sea moss from beaches John G. Marshall, AAG Pauline B. Taylor PL 1943, c. 171
08/03/1943 State Assessor adjusting account with municipalities receiving funds from administrators and federal authorities under the Lanham Act John G. Marshall, AAG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor
08/05/1943 Status of prisoner John G. Marshall, AAG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1933, c. 153; PL 1939, c. 294 RS 1930, c. 129, §16; RS 1930, c. 129, §23; RS 1930, c. 129, §31; RS 1930, c. 135, §3; RS 1930, c. 135, §6; RS 1930, c. 147, §25
08/06/1943 Council order re transportation John G. Marshall, AAG AG RS 1930, c. 29, §41
08/06/1943 Contracts of the Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Texas John G. Marshall, AAG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance
08/08/1943 Constitutionality of legislation relating to communicable diseases Frank I. Cowan, AG John E. Townsend PL 1943, c. 358
08/11/1943 Records kept by the Inheritance Tax Commissioner Frank I. Cowan, AG Philip D. Stubbs, Inheritance Tax Commissioner PL 1933, c. 148
08/11/1943 Controversies between companies and individuals Frank I. Cowan, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner
08/11/1943 Records of his office - by whom inspected Frank I. Cowan, AG Philip D. Stubbs, Inheritance Tax Commissioner PL 1933, c. 148 19400709; 19420501; 19760803
08/11/1943 Destruction of cancelled bonds Frank I. Cowan, AG Everett W. Downs, Deputy State Treasurer
08/12/1943 Destruction of cancelled bonds Frank I. Cowan, AG Everett W. Downs, Deputy State Treasurer 19430811
08/13/1943 Permits for moving heavy objects Frank I. Cowan, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1930, c. 29, §21
08/17/1943 Votes of superintending school committees Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §64
08/18/1943 Investment of school fund in real estate mortgage loans Frank I. Cowan, AG Waldo N. Seavey, Chairman, Board of Trustees PL 1941, c. 174
08/18/1943 Fidelity bonds Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1935, c. 189; PL 1943, c. 320
08/18/1943 Rentals to Penobscot Tribe of Indians Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance PL 1933, c. 1; P&SL 1943, c. 88
08/19/1943 Votes of superintending school committees Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §64
08/19/1943 Tax - street railway operating bus service John G. Marshall, AAG Joseph H. McGillicuddy, State Treasurer PL 1881, c. 91; PL 1883, c. 150; PL 1887, c. 75; PL 1887, c. 104; PL 1901, c. 156; PL 1909, c. 82 RS 1916, c. 9, §32; RS 1930, c. 12, §35 123 Me. 48 Contains note: "Original begins on third page of 'In re the York Utilities Company. History,' which is neither dated nore signed. Date and signature were obtained from a memo dated May 19, 1944, Joseph H. McGillicuddy to Frank I. Cowan, in York Utilities file under taxation."
08/19/1943 Survey of tax situation in Maine as required by Resolve Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry L. Rollins, House LD 713 (91st Legis. 1943) Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
08/20/1943 Exemption from taxation of the estates of war veterans Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG Alfred W. Ingalls PL 1931, c. 36; PL 1941, c. 133; PL 1943, c. 124 RS 1930, c. 13, §6
08/24/1943 Governor and Council advancing general funds of the state to the Maine State Office Building Authority to cover preliminary expenses Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance P&SL 1941, c. 76
08/24/1943 Proposed agreements submitted for opinion William H. Niehoff, AAG State Liquor Commission PL 1931, c. 216; PL 1933, c. 300
08/26/1943 Bond for memorial for the soldiers and sailers sacrificed during the present war Frank I. Cowan, AG Bernice G. Buck, Office of Selectmen, Millinocket RS 1930, c. 5, §79
08/26/1943 Bonds of trial and municipal court justices Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1943, c. 320 RS 1930, c. 148, §8
08/27/1943 Unexpended balance, State Park Commission appropriation Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance PL 1935, c. 144
08/30/1943 Notes and school house bond, town of Stockholm Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, Chairman, Emergency Municipal Finance
08/31/1943 Recipient of old age assistance selling and giving good title to real estate owned by him Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG George H. Freeman, Selectman, Robbinston P&SL 1937, c. 105
09/01/1943 Mutual casualty insurance on State of Maine risks Frank I. Cowan, AG Alfred Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance
09/01/1943 Authority of tax assessor or governor and council to straighten out titles Frank I. Cowan, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor
09/01/1943 Use of public school buildings in Auburn for holding classes in religious education Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education
09/01/1943 Power of Board of Dental Examiners to revoke certificate of person guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct Frank I. Cowan, AG Carl W. Maxfield, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners PL 1935, c. 97 RS 1930, c. 21, §34
09/02/1943 School union of Biddeford, Dayton and North Kennebunkport Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education PL 1933, c. 212; PL 1935, c. 145; PL 1937, c. 4; PL 1939, c. 48 RS 1930, c. 19, §19; RS 1930, c. 19, §62; RS 1930, c. 19, §64; RS 1930, c. 19, §66
09/02/1943 Tax on Maine sales of internal combustion engine fuel Frank I. Cowan, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor
09/02/1943 Sardines Frank I. Cowan, AG A. M. G. Soule, Agriculture RS 1930, c. 41, §78
09/02/1943 Practice of parole board Frank I. Cowan, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service
09/03/1943 Mandamus action in the case of Wilbur H. Bell Frank I. Cowan, AG C. S. Roberts
09/11/1943 Payment of poll taxes to Jackman Plantation Frank A. Farrington, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor PL 1935, c. 19
09/15/1943 Right of governor and council to accept a surety company bond John G. Marshall, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, Auditor RS 1930, c. 60, §160
09/15/1943 Registers of deeds absent from their offices while in military service John G. Marshall, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, Auditor RS 1930, c. 15, §5
09/15/1943 Federal housing project at Boothbay Harbor with refrence to the possibility of pollution through percolating waters John G. Marshall, Deputy AG AG 35 Me. 271; 62 Me. 175 Contains note: "See opinion of October 13, 1943, Mr. Cowan to Mr. Hale."
09/16/1943 Payment in lieu of taxes Frank I. Cowan, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor
09/17/1943 Fishing in various bodies of water Frank I. Cowan, AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §4
09/17/1943 Unprofessional conduct of licensed dentist Frank I. Cowan, AG Carl W. Maxfield, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners
09/17/1943 Payment for the purchase of land from the state Frank I. Cowan, AG Everett W. Downs, Deputy State Treasurer Resolves 1943, c. 48
09/17/1943 Nuisances Frank I. Cowan, AG Roscoe L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health
09/22/1943 Bond coverage - Insurance Commissioner John G. Marshall, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1943, c. 320
09/23/1943 Chapter 131, P. L. 1943 John G. Marshall, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, Auditor PL 1939, c. 206; PL 1943, c. 131 83 Me. 207; 129 Me. 423
09/23/1943 Use of some of the inmates at the South Windham Reformatory for employment outside the reformatory grounds Frank I. Cowan, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service LD 621 (91st Legis. 1943)
09/24/1943 Interpretation of Chapter 131, P.L. 1943, relating to license fees for osteopaths Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1943, c. 131 19430923
09/27/1943 Cancellation of bonds of state employees and officials leaving the employment of the state John G. Marshall, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, Auditor PL 1943, c. 320
09/27/1943 Potato tax John G. Marshall, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor PL 1937, c. 84
09/27/1943 Punishment for intoxication in a public place John G. Marshall, Deputy AG Laurence C. Upton, Acting Chief, State Police RS 1930, c. 137, §18
09/30/1943 Executive order relating to emergency evacuation plans Frank I. Cowan, AG F. H. Farnum, Director, Civilian Defense PL 1941, c. 305 Exec. Order No. 25 (Jun. 2, 1943)
10/01/1943 Reimbursement for secondary tuition of state wards John G. Marshall, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education PL 1943, c. 335 RS 1930, c. 19, §206
10/01/1943 Commitment of juveniles John G. Marshall, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service
10/04/1943 Seizure and libeling of guns or firearms in cases involving violations of fish and game laws John G. Marshall, Deputy AG W. Earle Bradbury, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 36, §96
10/04/1943 Volunteers not members of organization holding beano license John G. Marshall, Deputy AG Laurence C. Upton, Acting Chief, State Police
10/04/1943 Powers of parole board John G. Marshall, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service
10/06/1943 Right of officer to present state's case and examine witnesses before a lower court John G. Marshall, Deputy AG Inland Fisheries and Game
10/08/1943 Transfers of insane patients John G. Marshall, Deputy AG Frank I. Cowan, AG PL 1919, c. 235; PL 1943, c. 286 RS 1916, c. 127 121 Me. 438; 121 Me. 522
10/09/1943 Bond of treasurer of Maine Maritime Academy John G. Marshall, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor P&SL 1941, c. 37; PL 1943, c. 320
10/11/1943 Bonding required from the insurance commissioner John G. Marshall, Deputy AG Alfred Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance PL 1943, c. 320 19430927
10/13/1943 Authority of treasurer to lodge securities belonging to the state in the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Frank I. Cowan, AG Joseph H. McGillicuddy, Treasurer PL 1943, c. 192 RS 1930, c. 2, §75
10/13/1943 Sewage disposal plant at Boothbay Harbor Frank I. Cowan, AG J. Elliott Hale, Acting Director
10/14/1943 Incompatibility of certain offices John G. Marshall, Deputy AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
10/15/1943 Sale of real estate by public administrators John G. Marshall, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 85, §1 Contains note: "See October 28, 1943, for a continuation of this subject."
10/28/1943 Registration of soldier voters absent from the state John G. Marshall, Deputy AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General Me. Const. Art. II, §4
10/28/1943 Sale of real estate by public administrators John G. Marshall, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 76, §32; RS 1930, c. 85, §1
10/29/1943 Rights of wardens to use certain methods to stop cars on the highways John G. Marshall, Deputy AG Daniel T. Malloy, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game
11/02/1943 Hallowell municipal court John G. Marshall, Deputy AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary PL 1835, c. 146
11/03/1943 Acquisition of the Brunswick common Frank I. Cowan, AG George S. Brown RS 1930, c. 2, §10
11/03/1943 Case of State v. Fred Frederic Frank I. Cowan, AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §43
11/05/1943 Salary of adjutant general Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance PL 1943, c. 349 RS 1930, c. 125, §25
11/05/1943 Noncupative wills of soldiers and mariners Frank I. Cowan, AG Willis T. Puckett RS 1930, c. 88, §18 ff
11/08/1943 Post-war fund John G. Marshall, Deputy AG Wallace H. White, US Senate PL 1943, c. 353
11/09/1943 Legality of marriage by trans-Pacific telephone Frank I. Cowan, AG Jacob Philip Dusin, Chaplain, United States Navy Reserve
11/09/1943 Public administrators Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, Auditor RS 1930, c. 76, §30
11/09/1943 Milk Control Board vs. John Stevens Frank I. Cowan, AG Earl P. Osgood, Chairman, Milk Control Board
11/10/1943 Proposed executive order relating to use of inmates of institutions Frank I. Cowan, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service
11/10/1943 Proposed executive order relating to use of inmates of institutions Frank I. Cowan, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service
11/10/1943 Abortions Frank I. Cowan, AG Herbert E. Locke
11/10/1943 Appeal from a decision of the Board of Registration of Nurses Frank I. Cowan, AG Alice S. Hawes, Clerk, Board of Registration of Nurses
11/10/1943 Dragging for the body of a drowned person Frank I. Cowan, AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1943, c. 255 RS 1930, c. 38, §14
11/10/1943 Declaration by the Navy of its acceptance of jurisdiction Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor 63 S.Ct. 1047
11/10/1943 Biddeford superintendent of schools Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education
11/15/1943 Ministerial and school funds John G. Marshall, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor P&SL 1939, c. 78 Contains note: "See opinion of December 1, 1943."
11/24/1943 Interpretation of the stipend law, as amended under c. 87, P. L. 1943 Frank I. Cowan, AG Carl R. Smith, Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1943, c. 87
11/24/1943 Governor recognizing that the United States accepts exclusive jurisdiction Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1939, c. 248 RS 1930, c. 11
11/24/1943 Proposed executive order relating to use of inmates of institutions Frank I. Cowan, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service LD 621 (91st Legis. 1943)
11/24/1943 Destruction of records Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State
11/24/1943 Council orders in regard to payments under the Workmen's Compensation Act Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance RS 1930, c. 55, §1 ff
11/29/1943 Bonds of clerks of courts John G. Marshall, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1943, c. 320 RS 1930, c. 93, §2
12/01/1943 Compensation for deputy sheriff and court messenger for attendance and service upon the supreme judicial court or the superior court Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold E. Crawford, Municipal Auditor RS 1930, c. 126, §4
12/01/1943 Automobile inspection Frank I. Cowan, AG Lester M. Bragdon PL 1941, c. 72; PL 1941, c. 205
12/01/1943 Town of Topsfield deposit of ministerial school fund in Eastern Trust and Banking Company Frank I. Cowan, AG Frederick B. Dodd P&SL 1939, c. 78 19431115
12/01/1943 Interpretation of the decision in Frankfort v. Waldo Lumber Co., 128 Maine 1, relating to statutes of limitations on the collection of taxes Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor 128 Me. 1
12/01/1943 Persons reported missing in action Frank I. Cowan, AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General RS 1930, c. 76, §23
12/03/1943 Interpretation of the decision in Frankfort v. Waldo Lumber Co. 128 Me. 1 Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, Auditor 128 Me. 1
12/03/1943 Organization of the Maine State Grange, Patrons of Husbandry Frank I. Cowan, AG Frank T. Powers PL 1897, c. 192
12/07/1943 Beano Frank I. Cowan, AG Laurence C. Upton, Acting Chief, State Police PL 1943, c. 355
12/07/1943 Venereal disease statute Frank I. Cowan, AG Roscoe L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1943, c. 358
12/08/1943 Venereal disease statute Frank I. Cowan, AG W. Mayo Payson, Corporation Counsel, City of Portland PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1943, c. 330; PL 1943, c. 358 19431207
12/09/1943 Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold E. Crawford, Municipal Auditor
12/09/1943 Payment of school teachers Frank I. Cowan, AG J. J. Allen, Controller, Accounts & Controls
12/09/1943 Negigently or carelessly shooting and wounding or killing a human being while hunting Frank I. Cowan, AG Stuart Burgess, County Attorney RS 1930, c. 129, §3; RS 1930, c. 129, §4 Contains note referencing 128 Me. 404
12/09/1943 Fees of deputy sheriffs Frank I. Cowan, AG Oscar L. Whalen, County Attorney, Washington County PL 1943, c. 274 RS 1930, c. 126, §4
12/10/1943 Openings in highways John G. Marshall, Deputy AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission PL 1943, c. 19 RS 1930, c. 27, §118 ff; RS 1930, c. 28, §16; RS 1930, c. 68, §14 ff; RS 1930, c. 68, §29 ff
12/10/1943 Civil rights John G. Marshall, Deputy AG George W. Tyler, District Operations Offier, U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service RS 1930, c. 133, §5; RS 1930, c. 133, §6 Me. Const. Art. IX, §13
12/10/1943 Status of probation officers John G. Marshall, Deputy AG Albert G. Merritt, Probation Officer
12/15/1943 Maine state tax on sales of gasoline to the Canadian government Frank I. Cowan, AG Bureau of Taxation
12/15/1943 Classes or relationships to be considered under the Soldiers' and Sailors' Dependency Act John G. Marshall, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service
12/15/1943 Buying of deerskins Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor RS 1930, c. 38, §66; RS 1930, c. 38, §67; RS 1930, c. 38, §92 ff
12/15/1943 Buying of deerskins Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor RS 1930, c. 38, §66; RS 1930, c. 38, §67; RS 1930, c. 38, §92 ff This contains a paragraph omitted in the published version.
12/15/1943 Corporate body formed for the purpose of conducting a safety deposit business John G. Marshall, Deputy AG George M. Davis
12/16/1943 Interpretation and procedure under P. L. 1943, Chapters 358 and 330; tie-in of said statutes with 1933 statutes Frank I. Cowan, AG Roscoe L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1943, c. 330; PL 1943, c. 358
12/16/1943 Appropriation of money under the Civilian Defense Act for purchasing land and erecting foundations for a recreation building by the town of Brunswick Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1941, c. 305
12/16/1943 Printing of amendment and original text in public laws Frank I. Cowan, AG Irvine E. Peterson, Judge, Caribou Municipal Court PL 1941, c. 72; PL 1941, c. 205
12/20/1943 Discharge of person committed to the insane hospital at Bangor Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG C. S. Roberts PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1943, c. 232
12/23/1943 Chiropractor certificate for absence of child from school Frank I. Cowan, AG Roscoe L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health
12/23/1943 Recording a marriage of man who changed his name Frank I. Cowan, AG Roscoe L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health PL 1933, c. 1
12/23/1943 Proposed improvements for the state tax system Clement F. Robinson Frank I. Cowan, AG Resolves 1889, c. 232; Resolves 1907, c. 108; PL 1931, c. 216 RS 1930, c. 12, §5
12/28/1943 Reappointment of state humane agents Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Sumner Sewall, Governor RS 1930, c. 135, §70
01/05/1944 Holding commission as trial justice when qualified for legislature Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG F. K. Purinton, Secretary, Executive
01/05/1944 Reduction of sentence of convicts Frank I. Cowan, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service PL 1935, c. 92
01/05/1944 Jurisdiction of municipal court in forcible entry and detainer cases Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry M. Shaw, Judge, Municipal Court PL 1935, c. 61 RS 1930, c. 108, §3
01/07/1944 Holding the office of probation officer while serving in the legislature Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Maurice E. Worcester 95 Me. 585; 107 Me. 345 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11
01/07/1944 Protection of state employees entering military or naval service Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1943, c. 300
01/07/1944 Judge of Hallowell Municipal Court Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1943, c. 300 Me. Const. Art. VI, §8
01/11/1944 Void marriage license Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Nellie B. Chamberlain, Town Clerk, East Lebanon
01/12/1944 Delinquent administrators and executors Frank I. Cowan, AG Robert M. Lawlis, Judge of Probate RS 1930, c. 76, §11; RS 1930, c. 76, §22; RS 1930, c. 76, §25
01/12/1944 Adoption records Frank I. Cowan, AG Roscoe L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health
01/12/1944 Special town meeting on Christmas day Frank I. Cowan, AG Sherman P. Hoar, Chairman, Board of Assessors, Rangeley Plantation
01/14/1944 Transfer of functions from the State Treasurer to the Tax Assessor Frank I. Cowan, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor
01/14/1944 Acceptance of assignments William H. Niehoff, AAG Fred M. Berry, Administrative Assistant, State Liquor Commission 8 Me. 455; 14 Me. 127; 32 Me. 419; 76 Me. 413; 82 Me. 458; 112 Me. 149
01/20/1944 Incompatibility Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
01/20/1944 Status of person occupying the position of head of the department Frank I. Cowan, AG Earle R. Hayes, Director, Personnel
01/21/1944 Contracts for certain solicitors of a life insurance company John G. Marshall, AAG PL 1935, c. 192
01/24/1944 Use of the name of the state Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Oscar L. Whalen PL 1913, c. 134; PL 1919, c. 139 RS 1930, c. 20; RS 1930, c. 70
01/25/1944 Common-law marriage Frank I. Cowan, AG James H. Register, Field Director, American Red Cross
01/25/1944 Common-law marriage Frank I. Cowan, AG James H. Register, Field Director, American Red Cross RS 1930, c. 73, §2 This contains language omitted in the published version.
01/25/1944 Alfred W. Perkins, Insurance Commissioner - military leave Frank I. Cowan, AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary
01/26/1944 Change of purposes of Z Insurance Company Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG X PL 1937, c. 107; PL 1939, c. 19 RS 1930, c. 56, §48
01/27/1944 Butchering hogs Frank I. Cowan, AG A. M. G. Soule, Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1943, c. 351
01/27/1944 Blanket tax fund for student activities, Eastern State Normal School Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education
01/28/1944 Domestic mutual fire insurance companies Frank I. Cowan, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner PL 1939, c. 101; PL 1943, c. 148 RS 1930, c. 60, §84; RS 1930, c. 60, §85
01/28/1944 Taxation of insurance assessments Frank I. Cowan, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner PL 1939, c. 2 RS 1930, c. 35, §55
01/28/1944 Leonard Construction Company Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG C T Corporation System RS 1930, c. 56, §108; RS 1930, c. 60, §55
01/28/1944 Domestic mutual fire insurance companies Frank I. Cowan, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance PL 1939, c. 101; PL 1943, c. 148 RS 1930, c. 60, §84; RS 1930, c. 60, §85
01/28/1944 Taxation of assessments or deferred premiums Frank I. Cowan, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance PL 1939, c. 2 RS 1930, c. 35, §55
02/01/1944 Residency of member of armed forces located at a camp or fort in Maine Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Aime N. Asselin, Chairman, Board of Registration of Voters, Lewiston
02/02/1944 Funds of state liquor store in Madawaska Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance PL 1943, c. 192
02/02/1944 Qualification of members of boards Frank I. Cowan, AG F. K. Purinton, Secretary, Executive RS 1930, c. 2, §56
02/02/1944 Lease, Cassidy Estates - State of Maine Frank I. Cowan, AG H. M. Orr, Bureau of Purchases
02/02/1944 Provision in state highway contract for payment to third person Frank I. Cowan, AG J. J. Allen, State Controller
02/07/1944 Propriety of payments by the Commissioner of Education from the apportionment of the State School Fund of Eagle Lake Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §206
02/08/1944 Claim against Port of Portland Authority - $294.31 Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor 19420312
02/08/1944 Audit - Maine Forestry District Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1943, c. 345 RS 1930, c. 11, §74
02/09/1944 Vacancy in office of Insurance Commissioner Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner PL 1943, c. 320 RS 1930, c. 60, §83
02/09/1944 Right of an attorney to examine records of the State Prison or of any state institution Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1933, c. 182; PL 1943, c. 201 RS 1930, c. 152, §20; RS 1930, c. 152, §37 19430811
02/15/1944 Municipalities adopting maximum price regulations Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Richard H. Armstrong, Office of Price Administration RS 1930, c. 5, §136 53 Me. 446; 93 Me. 73; 98 Me. 387
02/16/1944 Bonds of treasury employees Frank I. Cowan, AG Joseph H. McGillicuddy, State Treasurer PL 1943, c. 320
02/17/1944 Pensioner of the state serving in the legislature Frank I. Cowan, AG X
02/17/1944 Salaries of the superintendents of the thirteen state institutions Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, Auditor PL 1937, c. 221; PL 1939, c. 223; PL 1941, c. 300; PL 1943, c. 11
02/17/1944 Maine absent voting law Frank I. Cowan, AG Robert Hale, US House PL 1941, c. 305
02/17/1944 Registration fees for trucks Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 29, §57
02/17/1944 Maine absent voting law Frank I. Cowan, AG Robert Hale, US House PL 1941, c. 305 This contains language omitted in the published version.
02/17/1944 Billing of occupant of staff house owned by the state Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance PL 1943, c. 176 RS 1930, c. 2, §29 Council Order #145
02/17/1944 Application of Maine retaliatory taxation law to Massachusetts' companies Frank I. Cowan, AG Guy R. Whitten, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1930, c. 12, §56; RS 1930, c. 12, §57
02/18/1944 Membership in Maine Teachers' Retirement Association Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1943, c. 198 RS 1930, c. 19, §229
02/18/1944 Taxation of polls and estates of Indians Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Mildred Akin RS 1930, c. 13, §6
02/18/1944 Members of the state legislature as state officers Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service RS 1930, c. 131, §11
02/18/1944 Eastern Trust and Banking Company vs. Joseph H. McGillicuddy et al. Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Frederick B. Dodd RS 1930, c. 11, §22 ff; RS 1930, c. 20, §50 ff 61 Me. 444; 97 Me. 331
02/21/1944 Weekly payment of teachers Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education PL 1941, c. 218 RS 1930, c. 54, §39
02/24/1944 Where to pay poll tax Frank I. Cowan, AG Arthur R. Dickson, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Old Orchard Beach PL 1935, c. 80; PL 1939, c. 191
02/24/1944 Political advertisements Frank I. Cowan, AG Gannett Publishing, Inc. PL 1921, c. 20 RS 1930, c. 10, §10
02/25/1944 Chapter 67, Resolves of 1943 Frank I. Cowan, AG J. J. Allen, Controller, Accounts & Controls Resolves 1943, c. 67 RS 1930, c. 2, §118
02/25/1944 Time for filing libels Frank I. Cowan, AG Daniel T. Malloy, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game
02/29/1944 Paroles and good time allowance to convicts in State Prison Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1933, c. 182; PL 1943, c. 201 RS 1930, c. 147, §30; RS 1930, c. 147, §34; RS 1930, c. 152, §20
03/01/1944 Government bonds payable to two or more beneficiaries Frank I. Cowan, AG Philip D. Stubbs, Inheritance Tax Commissioner PL 1933, c. 148
03/01/1944 Legal status of life certificates granted by the Department of Education Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education RS 1916, c. 16, §59; RS 1930, c. 19, §43
03/01/1944 Additional compensation for United States Senators or Congressmen Frank I. Cowan, AG AG, Hawaii
03/01/1944 Disability retirement benefits Frank I. Cowan, AG Thomas V. Doherty PL 1941, c. 328
03/01/1944 St. Joseph's Academy Frank I. Cowan, AG William B. Mahoney 19440207
03/02/1944 Hot-water storage tanks Frank I. Cowan, AG J. Elliott Hale, Acting Director, Division of Sanitary Engineering PL 1933, c. 1
03/03/1944 Applications for registration to vote Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Sumner Sewall, Governor RS 1930, c. 6, §50 76 Me. 158
03/06/1944 Fees and fines collected by state police officers and game wardens Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Oscar L. Whalen PL 1943, c. 269
03/06/1944 Fees and fines collected by state police officers and game wardens Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Oscar L. Whalen PL 1943, c. 269 This contains language omitted in the published version.
03/06/1944 Estate in joint tenancy Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Elizabeth Wells Robertson
03/06/1944 Disposition of small balance of deceased inmate Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG N. S. Kupelian, Superintendent, Pownal State School
03/09/1944 Application for trapper's license Frank I. Cowan, AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1931, c. 241; PL 1943, c. 322 RS 1930, c. 38, §42
03/09/1944 Ministerial funds Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Fred W. Hollingdale, Deputy Treasurer
03/10/1944 Application of the Maine retaliatory tax to Wisconsin Casualty Companies Frank I. Cowan, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance RS 1930, c. 12, §57
03/14/1944 Cancellation or suspension of registration of nurse Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG C. Maude Culton, Secretary, Board of Registration of Nurses RS 1930, c. 21, §22
03/15/1944 Meaning of the word 'dormitory' Frank I. Cowan, AG Roscoe L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1935, c. 83
03/15/1944 Judicial Council Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor LD 20 (86th Legis. 1933); PL 1933, c. 20; PL 1933, c. 237; PL 1935, c. 52; PL 1937, c. 151 RS 1930, c. 96, §176 ff 19391115
03/15/1944 Soldiers' voting Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1941, c. 305
03/15/1944 Disposal of certain property formerly used by the State Normal School at Farmington Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education
03/15/1944 Membership in the Maine Teachers' Retirement Association of teachers who are teaching on "permit" Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §155 ff
03/20/1944 Voter registration of married woman who had previously registered under maiden name Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Galen Cleland PL 1925, c. 145; PL 1933, c. 39 RS 1930, c. 6, §6
03/20/1944 Exemption of World War I veteran from poll tax Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG James L. Spratt, Chairman, Assessors of Bucksport PL 1943, c. 124
03/22/1944 Exemption of certain motor trucks from excise tax Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG George R. Seamon PL 1943, c. 231 RS 1930, c. 12, §90; RS 1930, c. 29, §1
03/22/1944 Computation of fire tax Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance PL 1939, c. 2 RS 1930, c. 12, §55; RS 1930, c. 35, §55
03/27/1944 Federal ballot for soldier voting Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor US Const. Art. 1, §2; US Const. Art. II, §1; US Const. Art. XVII
03/27/1944 Enumeration in the school census of children having a right to attend public schools Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §32; RS 1930, c. 19, §56; RS 1930, c. 19, §57
03/29/1944 Handling of checks Frank I. Cowan, AG Joseph H. McGillicuddy, Treasurer PL 1931, c. 216
03/29/1944 Status of judge of probate in Androscoggin County Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Francis K. Purinton, Executive Secretary RS 1930, c. 75, §8 Me. Const. Art. VI, §7 115 Me. 268
03/29/1944 Maine State Office Building Authority Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor P&SL 1941, c. 76
03/30/1944 Payment from estate to superintendent of schools Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG R. J. Libby, Education
03/30/1944 Taxation of gasoline Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Lelia E. Griffin, Chief Clerk, Gasoline Tax Division RS 1930, c. 12, §80
03/31/1944 Joint bank accounts Frank I. Cowan, AG John M. Dudley RS 1930, c. 57, §25
04/03/1944 Warden keeping records of convict conduct Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service PL 1858, c. 16; PL 1864, c. 235; PL 1889, c. 184; PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1943, c. 201 RS 1930, c. 152, §20; RS 1930, c. 152, §21
04/05/1944 Exemption from vehicle registration fee for the Maine Maritime Academy Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State P&SL 1941, c. 97; P&SL 1941, c. 102; P&SL 1943, c. 16; P&SL 1943, c. 20 RS 1930, c. 29, §58 19421103
04/06/1944 Vacancy in school board Frank I. Cowan, AG Katherine T. Bennett PL 1933, c. 41 RS 1930, c. 19, §35
04/06/1944 Estate of Alvah B. Joyce Frank I. Cowan, AG Jacob P. Berman
04/10/1944 Bonds of sheriffs and their chief deputies Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, Auditor RS 1930, c. 94, §1 18 Me. 277
04/11/1944 Approval of payment out of general highway fund by Highway Commission Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG State Highway Commission PL 1939, c. 51; PL 1943, c. 305 RS 1930, c. 13, §56; RS 1930, c. 13, §59
04/11/1944 Inspection of motor vehicles by dealers Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Laurence C. Upton, Acting Chief, State Police PL 1939, c. 169; PL 1941, c. 72; PL 1941, c. 205
04/18/1944 Ceded Fort Williams land to the United States Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG A. Edwin Smith, City Clerk, Portland
04/20/1944 School board members who contract to convey pupils in the same town or union Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education
04/20/1944 Budgetary powers of the Portland School Committee Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education
04/22/1944 Extent of authority of Commissioner of Education over private and parochial school Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education
04/26/1944 $2 in taxes for $1 in benefits Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor
04/27/1944 Employees of the legislature Frank I. Cowan, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1931, c. 254; PL 1931, c. 256 RS 1930, c. 125, §11; RS 1930, c. 125, §12
05/01/1944 Bond for sheriff Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, Auditor RS 1930, c. 94, §1; RS 1930, c. 94, §18 ff
05/01/1944 Distribution of the Laws of Maine Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Samuel H. Slosberg, Revisor of Statutes Resolves 1820, c. 25; Resolves 1840, c. 80; Resolves 1842, c. 60; PL 1931, c. 210; PL 1933, c. 266; PL 1943, c. 333
05/02/1944 Authorization for judge to refund court fine and costs Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harold E. Crawford, Municipal Auditor PL 1943, c. 269 RS 1930, c. 147, §48 ff 100 Me. 123
05/02/1944 Specifications, contract, bond and proposal of the bridge of Hodgdon Stream in Houlton Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Bridge Division, State Highway Commission
05/04/1944 Enforcement by towns of taxes assessed against a person in the armed services Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG George H. Hunt, City Solicitor, Augusta
05/04/1944 Public administrators Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
05/05/1944 Applicability of Jointly Contributory Retirement Act for someone reemployed with the state Frank I. Cowan, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
05/05/1944 Service credit for someone reemployed with the state Frank I. Cowan, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1943, c. 50
05/05/1944 Temporary emergency increase in salaries Frank I. Cowan, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
05/05/1944 "Share-the-ride" program Frank I. Cowan, AG AAGs
05/05/1944 Application of Jointly Contributory Retirement Act to person re-employed by the state Frank I. Cowan, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1941, c. 328
05/10/1944 Number of voters necessary to be present at a town meeting and to take part in voting Frank I. Cowan, AG Thomas P. Brown, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Perry PL 1933, c. 198 RS 1930, c. 5, §4
05/10/1944 Certification of tax imposed on insurance companies Frank I. Cowan, AG Harvey F. McGlauflin PL 1943, c. 27
05/11/1944 School board members who contract to teach in the same town or union Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education RS 1930, c. 19, §35
05/16/1944 Insuring public buildings in mutual fire insurance companies Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary PL 1943, c. 334 RS 1930, c. 60, §36; RS 1930, c. 60, §39 ff Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
05/18/1944 Coast Guard dogs Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist, Dog Tax Division, Agriculture
05/24/1944 Potato tax forms Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1937, c. 84
06/06/1944 Admission of Ohio Casualty Insurance Company Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner PL 1941, c. 103 RS 1930, c. 60, §109
06/07/1944 Compensation for injured employee Frank I. Cowan, AG F. K. Purinton, Secretary, Executive
06/13/1944 Damage to sheep by dogs Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist, Dog Tax Division, Agriculture RS 1930, c. 5, §165; RS 1930, c. 5, §167
06/14/1944 Liquor dividends William H. Niehoff, AAG Ernst, Gale, Bernays, Falk and Eisner
06/28/1944 Parole from the State Reformatory for Men Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service PL 1929, c. 223; PL 1933, c. 182; PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1939, c. 223; PL 1939, c. 294; PL 1941, c. 140; PL 1943, c. 115 RS 1930, c. 147, §25 ff; RS 1930, c. 152, §79 Contains note: "11/26/44 I cannot agree with this conclusion. I think A.B. was pressed for time and did not give the question sufficient thought. F.I.C."
06/30/1944 Witness fees William H. Niehoff, AAG James H. Christie, Director, Enforcement Division, State Liquor Commission PL 1937, c. 237; PL 1937, c. 247 RS 1930, c. 126, §4
07/05/1944 Extradition of prisoner Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary
07/06/1944 Licenses to be issued to eating and lodging places Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG George O. Gray, Division of Sanitary Engineering PL 1933, c. 1
07/06/1944 Photographic copies of records Frank I. Cowan, AG J. J. Allen, State Controller PL 1943, c. 73
07/07/1944 Exemption from Maine state tax of sales of gasoline to the Canadian government Frank I. Cowan, AG L. E. Griffin, Gasoline Tax Division
07/07/1944 Invalidity of marriages performed within the confines of federal reservations Frank I. Cowan, AG Owen Brewster, US Senate 60 S.Ct. 431
07/07/1944 Norway Firemen's Association - Beano Frank I. Cowan, AG Joseph Young, State Police
07/11/1944 Suspension of pension while one is teaching under the provisions of R. S. 1930, c. 19, §223 Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1930, c. 19, §223
07/11/1944 Partition fences Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Francis G. Buzzell, Chief, Division of Animal Industry RS 1930, c. 32, §1; RS 1930, c. 32, §5 98 Me. 511; 112 Me. 340
07/12/1944 Bath Military & Naval Children's Home Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service PL 1933, c. 1 RS 1930, c. 80, §3
07/13/1944 Renewal of motor vehicle license for person serving in armed forces Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State PL 1943, c. 157 RS 1930, c. 29, §33
07/13/1944 Organizing a third party in Maine Frank I. Cowan, AG F. D. Crowell RS 1930, c. 7, §30 ff
07/13/1944 Reviving the Socialist Party in Maine Frank I. Cowan, AG Frank H. Maxfield RS 1930, c. 7, §30 ff
07/15/1944 Bond of deputy insurance commissioner Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, Auditor PL 1943, c. 320 RS 1930, c. 2, §57; RS 1930, c. 125, §56
07/15/1944 Maine standard schedule fidelity bond for state officials and employees Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
07/26/1944 Proposed Executive Order No. 36 Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1941, c. 305 Me. Exec. Order No. 36 (July 29, 1944); US Exec. Order 9427 (Feb. 24, 1944)
07/27/1944 Salaries of the chief engineer and bureau chiefs of the Highway Department Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, Auditor PL 1941, c. 14 RS 1930, c. 28, §6; RS 1930, c. 28, §7
07/27/1944 Renewal of license interrupted by military service Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State PL 1943, c. 157 RS 1930, c. 29, §33
07/27/1944 Maine Development Commission Frank I. Cowan, AG J. J. Allen, Controller, Accounts & Controls
07/27/1944 Northern Engineering Company, Inc. certificate of organization Frank I. Cowan, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission PL 1935, c. 189
07/31/1944 Nomination for presidential elector PL 1891, c. 102; PL 1913, c. 221 RS 1883, c. 4, §29; RS 1903, c. 6, §3; RS 1903, c. 6, §5; RS 1916, c. 6, §30 Contains note: "Copied from material found in an old file. Not dated."
08/02/1944 Right of way over reserved lands Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Raymond E. Rendall, Commissioner, Forestry
08/04/1944 Authority of Commissioner of Education in relation to schools under the G.I. bill passed by Congress Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Edward E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner, Education 58 Stat. 284
08/07/1944 Beano licensing Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Joseph Young, State Police PL 1943, c. 355
08/07/1944 Power and authority of the trustees of a normal school to sell and purchase lands Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1943, c. 147 RS 1930, c. 19, §185; RS 1930, c. 19, §189
08/09/1944 Refund of operator's license fee paid by applicants serving in the armed forces Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State PL 1943, c. 157 19440713; 19440727
08/15/1944 Injury to dog Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Maine State Police RS 1930, c. 29, §87 93 Me. 378
08/16/1944 Officers' mileage Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold E. Crawford, Municipal Auditor
08/16/1944 Conflict or compatibility of offices of Judge and recorder Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor P&SL 1899, c. 43; P&SL 1911, c. 119
08/17/1944 Registration of woman voter who marries and assumes her married surname Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Board of Registration, Portland RS 1930, c. 6, §6
08/23/1944 Reselling pickerel Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Daniel T. Malloy, Supervisor, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §25 ff
08/24/1944 Carrying balances Frank I. Cowan, AG James Mossman, Commissioner, Finance; William D. Hayes, State Auditor
08/25/1944 Term of office of Adjutant General Frank I. Cowan, AG Francis K. Purinton, Executive Secretary RS 1930, c. 18, §8; RS 1930, c. 18, §22 Me. Const. Art. XXVIII
08/25/1944 Term of office of Adjutant General Frank I. Cowan, AG Francis K. Purinton, Executive Secretary RS 1930, c. 18, §8; RS 1930, c. 18, §22 Me. Const. Art. XXVIII This contains language omitted in the published version.
08/25/1944 Fire insurance schedule of the State of Maine as applied to the University of Maine buildings Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor
08/28/1944 Authority to prohibit liquor sales William H. Niehoff, AAG State Liquor Commission PL 1933, c. 268; PL 1933, c. 301; PL 1937, c. 147; PL 1937, c. 237; PL 1939, c. 96
09/01/1944 Sale of surplus, obsolete or unused equipment Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG H. M. Orr, Purchasing Agent PL 1931, c. 216
09/05/1944 Sale and delivery of milk, Kittery Navy Yard Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Milk Control Board P&SL 1822, c. 112; P&SL 1863, c. 198 63 S.Ct. 628 US Const. Art. I, §8
09/06/1944 Hornpouts or other fish may be taken with devices other than by the ordinary mode of angling Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Daniel T. Malloy, Warden Supervisor, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §28
09/07/1944 Testing for Bang's Disease Frank I. Cowan, AG Francis G. Buzzell, Animal Industry PL 1933, c. 297; PL 1935, c. 106; PL 1939, c. 77; PL 1941, c. 254 RS 1930, c. 40, §1 ff
09/07/1944 Stickers to place name of candidate for country treasurer on York County ballots Frank I. Cowan, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State PL 1941, c. 127 RS 1930, c. 7, §1; RS 1930, c. 7, §23; RS 1930, c. 7, §30 ff; RS 1930, c. 8, §16; RS 1930, c. 16, §4
09/08/1944 Protection of public employee of the state Frank I. Cowan, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education PL 1943, c. 300
09/08/1944 Expenses of National Guard lobby Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance
09/12/1944 Necessity of filing report relating to the handling of federal funds Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance PL 1939, c. 275
09/13/1944 Payments by New England Shipbuilding Corporation John G. Marshall, AAG L. C. Fortier, Chairman, Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission PL 1935, c. 192 RS 1944, c. 24, §19
09/14/1944 Beano Frank I. Cowan, AG Laurence C. Upton, Acting Chief, State Police PL 1943, c. 355
09/14/1944 "V" Day Frank I. Cowan, AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary
09/14/1944 Constitutional amendment relating to the diversion of highway funds Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor Res. 1943, c. 53 RS 1930, c. 28, §41; RS 1930, c. 29, §117
09/22/1944 Superintendent of Public Buildings law Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG I. W. Russell, Superintendent of Public Buildings PL 1943, c. 176
09/22/1944 Removal of James Lewey, Special Constable for Pleasant Point Indian Reservation Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary PL 1885, c. 493
09/22/1944 Apportionment of taxes on railroad stock Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Fred W. Hollingdale, Deputy Treasurer
09/26/1944 Veterans' Division LeRoy R. Folsom, AAG H. O. Page, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1939, c. 223
09/26/1944 Metre inspection by Underwriters Trust Co. Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation
09/28/1944 Term of member of Liquor Commission Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harold B. Emery, Chairman, Liquor Commission RS 1930, c. 2, §54 78 Me. 276; 81 Me. 188
10/06/1944 Appointment of State Humane Agent Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary, Executive RS 1930, c. 135, §70
10/12/1944 The Maine-New Hampshire Bridge Authority Frank I. Cowan, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor P&SL 1937, c. 18 RS 1930, c. 12, §72
10/12/1944 Allocation state highway funds Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, Auditor P&SL 1943, c. 87 RS 1930, c. 2, §117
10/12/1944 Allocation state highway funds Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, Auditor P&SL 1943, c. 87 RS 1930, c. 2, §117 This contains language omitted in the published version.
10/12/1944 Fire insurance for the University of Maine and the Port of Portland Authority and the allocation of highway funds Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, Auditor P&SL 1929, c. 114 19440825
10/12/1944 Difference between "permanent" school fund and "state" school fund Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, Auditor RS 1944, c. 37, §195 ff
10/17/1944 Public lands John G. Marshall, AAG Raymond C. Randall, Commissioner, Forestry RS 1930, c. 11, §19 104 Me. 544; 112 Me. 420
10/18/1944 Retirement Frank I. Cowan, AG Laurence C. Upton, Acting Chief, State Police PL 1943, c. 352
10/20/1944 Licensing of insurance agents and foreign insurance companies Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance
10/23/1944 Eminent domain power of the State Park Commission Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Charles P. Bradford, State Park Commission PL 1935, c. 144
10/23/1944 Beginning date of war period LeRoy R. Folsom, AAG Harry O. Page, Commissioner, Department of Health & Welfare PL 1943, c. 89
10/24/1944 Incorporation fees when corporations merge or consolidate Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1930, c. 56, §10; RS 1930, c. 56, §48; RS 1930, c. 56, §63
10/26/1944 Public relations and education activities of the Maine State Liquor Commission William H. Niehoff, AAG Harold B. Emery, Chairman, Liquor Commission PL 1935, c. 179; PL 1937, c. 237; PL 1939, c. 96
10/31/1944 Payment of damages Frank I. Cowan, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service
11/02/1944 Imposition of probation for payment of fines and costs Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG H. C. Crawford, Municipal Auditor PL 1943, c. 269 RS 1930, c. 147, §13
11/02/1944 Imposition of probation for payment of fines and costs Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harold E. Crawford, Municipal Auditor PL 1943, c. 269 RS 1930, c. 147, §13
11/02/1944 Imposition of probation for payment of fines and costs Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harold E. Crawford, Municipal Auditor PL 1943, c. 3 RS 1930, c. 147, §13; RS 1930, c. 147, §14
11/07/1944 Statute of limitations for bringing action of debt for the collection of contributions John G. Marshall, AAG Research Institute of America, Inc. RS 1944, c. 24, §6; RS 1944, c. 24, §7 82 Me. 152
11/09/1944 Central Maine Sanatorium - Atwood title Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor Resolves 1917, c. 9
11/10/1944 Stickers to place name of candidate for country treasurer on York County ballots Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1941, c. 127 RS 1930, c. 7, §36; RS 1930, c. 8, §16; RS 1930, c. 16, §4 19440907
11/10/1944 Old bonds Frank I. Cowan, AG Sumner Sewall, Governor PL 1917, c. 89; Resolves 1917, c. 47; P&SL 1939, c. 66
11/13/1944 Bona fide resident of a city or town Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Daniel T. Malloy, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1943, c. 38 RS 1930, c. 38, §19; RS 1930, c. 38, §40; RS 1930, c. 38, §41
11/16/1944 Tenure, State Liquor Commission Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary PL 1933, c. 268; PL 1933, c. 300 72 Me. 542 Contains note: "NOTE by H.C. This opinion was not send and by Mr. Breitbard's direction was not at that time put into the Opinion Book. He felt it much safer to remind the Governor and Council that arbitrary dismissals would result in its being impossible to get men of any standing and ability to accept office. It is now (1958) included as possibly some time to this office only."
11/30/1944 Payment of a per diem Frank I. Cowan, AG F. K. Purinton, Executive Secretary RS 1930, c. 125, §2
12/06/1944 Hebron Academy trust fund Frank I. Cowan, AG J. J. Allen, State Controller Resolves 1868, c. 278
12/07/1944 Local option referenda for Pleasant Ridge Plantation Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Paul R. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1935, c. 157; PL 1939, c. 177; PL 1943, c. 230
12/12/1944 Compulsory school attendance Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harland A. Ladd, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education RS 1930, c. 19, §77
12/13/1944 Investments of current funds of municipalities in war bonds Frank I. Cowan, AG William D. Hayes, State Auditor PL 1943, c. 262
12/14/1944 Authority of Milk Control Board to regulare delivery and distribution of milk to retail customers Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Milk Control Board
12/19/1944 Authority of State Tax Assessor to abate certain taxes Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1939, c. 51; PL 1943, c. 27 RS 1930, c. 14, §14; RS 1944, c. 14, §72
12/28/1944 Mark-up of federal taxes on liquor Frank I. Cowan, AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance PL 1943, c. 126
12/28/1944 Retirement system fund Frank I. Cowan, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1941, c. 328
01/02/1945 Sale of lands forfeited to the state for non-payment of taxes Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Joseph H. McGillicuddy, State Treasurer PL 1905, c. 69; PL 1909, c. 226; P&SL 1941, c. 91 RS 1944, c. 14, §74 ff 121 Me. 306
01/02/1945 Prisoners deteremined to be fit for induction into the armed forces Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §22
01/02/1945 Installation of fish screen at the outlet of St. George Lake Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG W. E. Bradbury, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1930, c. 38, §11
01/02/1945 Fire Marshal's tax - mutual fire companies Frank I. Cowan, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance PL 1939, c. 2
01/09/1945 Conflict of interest for legislators Ralph W. Farris, AG Joseph P. Grenier, State Superintendent of Public Printing RS 1944, c. 122, §17
01/11/1945 Tenure in office John G. Marshall, AAG Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission
01/25/1945 Examination of accounts kept by the registers of probate Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1941, c. 27 RS 1944, c. 16, §3
01/25/1945 Traveling expenses for a judge of the Lincoln Municipal Court Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor P&SL 1913, c. 239
01/25/1945 Authority of State Auditor to examine various accounts Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1941, c. 27 RS 1944, c. 16, §3
02/06/1945 Evidence of illegal transactions in the course of audit Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 16, §4
02/06/1945 Meaning of the word "agency" Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 16, §3
02/06/1945 Duties of State Auditor to notify Governor and Attorney General of evidence of illegal transactions Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 16, §4
02/07/1945 Consent of municipal officers for a beano license Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Laurence C. Upton, Acting Chief, State Police PL 1943, c. 355 RS 1944, c. 126, §22
02/08/1945 Propriety of attaching a disabled tractor to a semi-trailer Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Laurence C. Upton, Acting Chief, Maine State Police RS 1944, c. 19, §15
02/12/1945 Interpretation of Sections 88 & 91, Chapter 34, R. S. 1944 Ralph W. Farris, AG A. M. G. Soule, Chief of the Division of Inspection, Department of Agriculture RS 1944, c. 34, §88; RS 1944, c. 34, §91
02/12/1945 Collection and disposal of fines and costs in criminal cases Ralph W. Farris, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Department PL 1943, c. 269 RS 1944, c. 137, §5
02/12/1945 Charge off of back taxes by counties Ralph W. Farris, AG Joseph H. McGillicuddy, Treasurer of State; David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §78 ff
02/13/1945 Indemnities paid by Department of Agriculture on cattle condemned for tuberculosis Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG J. J. Allen, Controller PL 1933, c. 297; PL 1941, c. 254 RS 1944, c. 27, §53
02/15/1945 Powers and duties of the Board of Bar Examiners Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1931, c. 216; LD 934 (91st Legis. 1943) RS 1944, c. 10, §1; RS 1944, c. 16, §3; RS 1944, c. 93, §1
02/16/1945 Gasoline tax rebate to Royal Canadian Air Force Ralph W. Farris, AG J. J. Allen, State Controller RS 1944, c. 14, §167 19440707
02/20/1945 Effect of proposed amendment to An Act Relating to State Trust Funds Ralph W. Farris, AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner of Finance PL 1945, c. 87 RS 1944, c. 15, §14 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/hj477_c6_1931.pdf
02/22/1945 Keepings records under the State Racing Commission law Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 16, §3; RS 1944, c. 77, §18
02/26/1945 Allocation of Lanham Act funds to the town of Kittery Ralph W. Farris, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §204
02/27/1945 "Zone privilege number plates" for trucks registered and garaged in the state of New Hampshire Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State PL 1937, c. 239 RS 1944, c. 19, §57
02/28/1945 Funds received from the Federal Works Agency pertaining to the allocation of Lanham Act funds to the town of Kittery Ralph W. Farris, AG William O. Bailey, Department of Education 19450226
03/01/1945 Auto graveyard - unavoidable delay in fencing Ralph W. Farris, AG Laurence C. Upton, Acting Chief, State Police
03/06/1945 Legislation establishing the University of Maine as "an instrumentality and agency of the state" Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1931, c. 216; LD 934 (91st Legis. 1943); PL 1945, c. 98; PL 1945, c. 291 RS 1944, c. 37, §117; RS 1944, c. 37, §118; RS 1944, c. 60, §13
03/06/1945 Legislation establishing the University of Maine as "an instrumentality and agency of the state" Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1931, c. 216; LD 934 (91st Legis. 1943); PL 1945, c. 98; PL 1945, c. 291 RS 1944, c. 37, §117; RS 1944, c. 37, §118; RS 1944, c. 60, §13 This is slightly different than the published version
03/07/1945 Loss in connection with the fire at the Stevens Avenue Armory in Portland Ralph W. Farris, AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General RS 1944, c. 12, §24; RS 1944, c. 12, §25
03/07/1945 Administering compulsory education law Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §80; RS 1944, c. 37, §86
03/21/1945 Authority of constable to enter complaint and summons to court the owner or keeper of any unlicensed dog Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harold L. Dow, House RS 1944, c. 88, §12
03/21/1945 Registration of practitioners of optometry Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Donald F. Ellis RS 1944, c. 69, §14
03/23/1945 Gift for the benefit of the State Hospital Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG W. H. Deering, Treasurer, Augusta State Hospital RS 1944, c. 11, §15
03/23/1945 Enforcement of court order on vicious dog Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Ralph A. Gallagher, Judge, Municipal Court, Lincoln RS 1944, c. 88, §23
03/27/1945 Corporations engaging in the business of making small loans Ralph W. Farris, AG Homer E. Robinson, Bank Commissioner RS 1944, c. 49, §8; RS 1944, c. 49, §123 ff; RS 1944, c. 55, §3; RS 1944, c. 55, §4; RS 1944, c. 55, §190 ff
03/27/1945 Irrigation - using water from streams Ralph W. Farris, AG Lewis E. Parlin, District Conservationist, Department of Agriculture RS 1944, c. 84, §156; RS 1944, c. 166, §35
04/05/1945 Passamaquoddy Land Co. 4 N. Div., Hancock Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor
04/05/1945 Maintenance of roads in deorganized towns by county commissioners Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor
04/05/1945 Valuation of registered cow for tax purposes Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor
04/05/1945 Taxing personal property in deorganized towns Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §93
04/09/1945 Transfers to state hospitals Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG N. S. Kupelian, Superintendent, Pownal State School RS 1944, c. 23, §13
04/09/1945 Funds for veterans graves registration service Ralph W. Farris, AG J. A. Mossman, Budget Officer PL 1939, c. 284; LD 934 (91st Legis. 1943) RS 1944, c. 54, §3; RS 1944, c. 80, §94
04/10/1945 Capital reserve funds, towns and counties Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1943, c. 262 RS 1944, c. 80, §127; RS 1944, c. 80, §130
04/10/1945 Bonding of wardens, Inland Fisheries and Game Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1943, c. 320 RS 1930, c. 38, §12; RS 1944, c. 14, §2
04/10/1945 Consent by other than parents to enlistment Ralph W. Farris, AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General RS 1944, c. 12, §94
04/18/1945 Status of temporary institutional employees re retirement payroll deductions Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System RS 1944, c. 60, §3
04/18/1945 Computation of the railroad tax Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §111
04/18/1945 Note absolutely payable under the insurance laws Ralph W. Farris, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance PL 1945, c. 220 RS 1944, c. 14, §131
04/18/1945 Trial justice fees Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 96, §9
04/25/1945 Eligibility to take the examination under the act relating to hairdressing and beauty culture Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG J. Elliott Hale, Secretary, Board of Barbers and Hairdressers RS 1944, c. 22, §205 ff
04/26/1945 Federal grants to municipalities Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education PL 1941, c. 315 RS 1944, c. 11, §14; RS 1944, 80, §103
04/26/1945 Police authority and arrest procedure Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG C. P. Bradford, State Park Commission RS 1944, c. 32, §23
04/30/1945 The ministerial fund of the town of Salem Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor
04/30/1945 University of Maine as a "department" Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System P&SL 1865, c. 532; P&SL 1897, c. 551; PL 1941, c. 328; PL 1945, c. 98 RS 1944, c. 37, §111-A; RS 1944, c. 60, §1
05/01/1945 Officials and employees of the state on pay while in military training Ralph W. Farris, AG L. M. Hart, Assistant Adjutant General PL 1943, c. 257 RS 1944, c. 12, §80
05/01/1945 Taxation of trailers Ralph W. Farris, AG William E. Dow PL 1945, c. 258
05/04/1945 Liability for payment of the fee for issuing mittimus Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 96, §9; RS 1944, c. 97, §22
05/08/1945 Town Road Improvement Fund, Chapter 371 of the Public Laws of 1945 Ralph W. Farris, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission PL 1945, c. 371 RS 1944, c. 20, §42-A ff
05/09/1945 Reasonable expenses incurred in the conveyance of prisoners Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 79, §166; RS 1944, c. 136, §44
05/10/1945 Microfilm Ralph W. Farris, AG J. A. Mossman, Secretary, Committee on Destruction of Old Records RS 1944, c. 100, §145; RS 1944, c. 100, §146
05/11/1945 Admission of foreign companies Ralph W. Farris, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance RS 1944, c. 56, §25
05/14/1945 State School Fund Ralph W. Farris, AG J. A. Mossman, Commissioner, Finance PL 1945, c. 350 RS 1944, c. 5, §64; RS 1944, c. 37, §196
05/16/1945 Salary of executive secretary Ralph W. Farris, AG Robert N. Haskell, Chairman, Maine Development Commission RS 1944, c. 35, §4; RS 1944, c. 59, §7; RS 1944, c. 59, §10
05/17/1945 Form of sentences for someone accused of multiple distinct crimes Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earle L. Russell, Judge, Superior Court RS 1944, c. 119, §10
05/21/1945 Indictments for breaking and entering and larceny Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earl L. Russell, Justice, Superior Court RS 1944, c. 119, §3 32 Me. 583
05/21/1945 Collection of potato, gasoline and use fuel taxes Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1945, c. 30; PL 1945, c. 31
05/24/1945 Right of arrest of a paroled prisoner from the State Prison who has committed a breach of the conditions of his parole Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service PL 1943, c. 201 RS 1944, c. 136, §19 ff
05/25/1945 Licensing of boarding homes for the aged LeRoy R. Folsom, AAG Harry O. Page, Commissioner, Department of Health & Welfare PL 1945, c. 195
06/01/1945 Funds received from land sales authorized by the legislature Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor Resolves 1945, c. 3; Resolves 1945, c. 16; Resolves 1945, c. 20; Resolves 1945, c. 21; Resolves 1945, c. 23; Resolves 1945, c. 38; Resolves 1945, c. 39; Resolves 1945, c. 45; Resolves 1945, c. 46; Resolves 1945, c. 74; Resolves 1945, c. 78; Resolves 1945, c. 80; Resolves 1945, c. 82; Resolves 1945, c. 87; Resolves 1945, c. 106 RS 1944, c. 14, §78 ff
06/01/1945 Redemption of land following land sales Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor PL 1945, c. 41 RS 1944, c. 14, §78 ff
06/01/1945 Licensing powers of the Sanitary Water Board Ralph W. Farris, AG Frank E. Southard, Sanitary Water Board PL 1945, c. 345 RS 1944, c. 72, §1
06/01/1945 Wild dogs Ralph W. Farris, AG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist
06/04/1945 Remuneration for someone holding office beyond term until successor is appointed and qualified Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission
06/05/1945 Fee for transferring registration from one vehicle to another Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 19, §24
06/12/1945 Increase in compensation made to county attorneys Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG J. J. Allen, Controller PL 1943, c. 110; PL 1943, c. 309; PL 1943, c. 326; PL 1943, c. 340; PL 1945, c. 34; PL 1945, c. 168; PL 1945, c. 178; PL 1945, c. 187; PL 1945, c. 202; PL 1945, c. 229; PL 1945, c. 280 RS 1944, c. 79, §130
06/15/1945 Repayment of money erroneously collected, etc. John G. Marshall, AAG Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission PL 1945, c. 328
06/15/1945 Payment of benefits under new schedule John G. Marshall, AAG Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission PL 1945, c. 197; PL 1945, c. 285
06/18/1945 Overlay assessed by municipalities Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1821, c. 116 RS 1944, c. 81, §49 83 Me. 530
06/21/1945 Laborers, patrolmen, truck drivers, etc. Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Director of Personnel P&SL 1945, c. 135 RS 1944, c. 59, §6
06/22/1945 Financial responsibility law Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State PL 1945, c. 346 RS 1944, c. 19, §66
06/22/1945 Responsibility of the State Treasurer Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred W. Hollingdale, Deputy Treasurer of State RS 1944, c. 15, §8
06/22/1945 Legal effect of legislative order superseding a statute relating to wages of legislative employees Ralph W. Farris, AG Robert N. Haskell, Chairman, Maine Development Commission
06/27/1945 Issuance of birth certificate which discloses illegitimacy Ralph W. Farris, AG Roscoe L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health PL 1945, c. 320 RS 1944, c. 22, §366; RS 1944, c. 22, §388
06/27/1945 Defective warrant article relating to clam flats Ralph W. Farris, AG Arthur R. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1930, c. 50, §62; RS 1944, c. 34, §54
07/02/1945 Legislator appointed to civil office of profit under this state Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG John W. Moran, Executive Secretary to Governor Hildreth Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10
07/02/1945 Authority to approve school building plans Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §21; RS 1944, c. 37, §26
07/02/1945 Legislator appointed to civil office of profit under this state Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG John W. Moran, Executive Secretary to Governor Hildreth Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10 This is slightly different than the published version
07/06/1945 Chapter 342 of the Public Laws of 1945 Ralph W. Farris, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State PL 1945, c. 342
07/06/1945 Payrolls - seasonal, temporary, or regular labor Ralph W. Farris, AG J. J. Allen, State Controller RS 1944, c. 59, §21
07/06/1945 Police officers shooting automobiles driven by operators under the influence of intoxicating liquor Ralph W. Farris, AG Stuart Burgess, County Attorney
07/06/1945 Disposition of minor articles of personal property Ralph W. Farris, AG Frank H. Ingraham, Public Administrator RS 1944, c. 141, §1; RS 1944, c. 156, §1
07/09/1945 Digging or taking of clam worms Ralph W. Farris, AG Arthur R. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries Resolves 1937, c. 28; PL 1945, c. 200
07/10/1945 Salaries of institution heads Ralph W. Farris, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service PL 1939, c. 223; PL 1941, c. 300 RS 1944, c. 23, §1; RS 1944, c. 59, §7 19440217
07/11/1945 Lapsing of funds Ralph W. Farris, AG C. P. Bradford, State Park Commission PL 1935, c. 144 RS 1944, c. 32, §23
07/11/1945 Lapsing of funds Ralph W. Farris, AG C. P. Bradford, State Park Commission PL 1935, c. 144 RS 1944, c. 32, §23 This is slightly different than the published version
07/11/1945 Application of new law relating to professional engineers Ralph W. Farris, AG Bryant L. Hopkins, Secretary, State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers PL 1945, c. 43 RS 1944, c. 74, §12
07/11/1945 Power of mayor and aldermen of Lewiston to promulgate and amend a pension plan for city employees Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System P&SL 1945, c. 86
07/11/1945 Proper security for Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Saco Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred W. Hollingdale, Deputy Treasurer RS 1944, c. 56, §14; RS 1944, c. 56, §21
07/17/1945 Statutes preventing normal business transactions between the State and State employees Ralph W. Farris, AG Robert N. Haskell, Chairman, Maine Development Commission RS 1944, c. 80, §78; RS 1944, c. 122, §17 108 Me. 545; 130 Me. 36 19450109
07/18/1945 Lapsing of funds Ralph W. Farris, AG C. P. Bradford, State Park Commission PL 1935, c. 144 RS 1944, c. 32, §25
07/18/1945 Overlay assessed by municipalities Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1821, c. 116 RS 1944, c. 81, §49 83 Me. 530
07/18/1945 Interpretation of the word "control" Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis G. Buzzell, Chief, Division of Animal Industry RS 1944, c. 27, §66
07/18/1945 Purchases from persons holding places of trust in state offices & institutions Ralph W. Farris, AG J. J. Allen, State Controller; H. M. Orr, Purchasing Agent RS 1944, c. 14, §16; RS 1944, c. 122, §17 108 Me. 545
07/18/1945 Interpretation of Section 66 of Chapter 27, R. S. 1944, relating to the prevention of animal diseases and related permit for entering the state Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis G. Buzzell, Chief, Division of Animal Industry RS 1944, c. 27, §66
07/18/1945 Edward J. Thibodeau reimbursement by the State Highway Commission Ralph W. Farris, AG J. J. Allen, State Controller
07/18/1945 Conflict of interest and validity of a contract with Goodwin Tree Spraying Company Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Carl R. Smith, Commissioner, Agriculture RS 1944, c. 122, §17 Contains note: "Copies sent, February 8, 1951, to Pre-Audit (Accounts and control) and to Mr. Pressey of the Audit Department"
07/25/1945 Establishment of a bus terminal in the center of Main street in Lewiston Ralph W. Farris, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission
07/25/1945 Free permits to residents of Maine in and out of the armed forces of World War II Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Daniel T. Malloy, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §32
07/25/1945 Farm fishponds Ralph W. Farris, AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §53; RS 1944, c. 33, §54; RS 1944, c. 166
07/26/1945 Charging a filing fee on petitions in the probate court Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1945, c. 359 RS 1944, c. 140, §40-A
07/26/1945 Local participating districts Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System RS 1944, c. 60, §15
07/26/1945 New insurance taxation law Ralph W. Farris, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance PL 1945, c. 118 RS 1944, c. 14, §131; RS 1944, c. 14, §133; RS 1944, c. 14, §135
07/26/1945 Tax on Township 1, R.13, W.E.L.S.: heirs of Minnie Rose Holman Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor
07/26/1945 Annual registration fee for the Board of Dental Examiners Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Carl W. Maxfield, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners PL 1945, c. 302
08/02/1945 Public sewers Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG J. Elliott Hale, Acting Director, Bureau of Sanitary Engineering RS 1944, c. 84, §153
08/07/1945 Interpretation of An Act Relating to the Permanent School Fund Ralph W. Farris, AG Raymond E. Randall, Commissioner, Forests PL 1945, c. 353 Rs 1944, c. 37, §195
08/07/1945 Pin Ball game Ralph W. Farris, AG Laurence C. Upton, Acting Chief, State Police
08/14/1945 Non-contributory pension laws Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1945, c. 239
08/21/1945 Questions relating to An Act Imposing a Tax on Sweet Corn for the Suppression of the European Corn Borer Ralph W. Farris, AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1945, c. 125 RS 1944, c. 27, §145-C
08/24/1945 Return of contributions to beneficiary under certain conditions Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
08/24/1945 Operation of vocational training for the War Production Workers' Program Ralph W. Farris, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education
08/24/1945 Retirement status of Dr. Caza Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
08/24/1945 Traveling expenses or per diem reimbursement for members of the Department of Agriculture's tax committee Ralph W. Farris, AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1945, c. 125 RS 1944, c. 27, §145-A ff
08/24/1945 Charging tuition in nursery schools partially supported by tax money Ralph W. Farris, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education Me. Exec. Order No. 20 (Dec. 29, 1942)
08/27/1945 Collection of fee for case furnished in state sanatoria in unsettled cases Ralph W. Farris, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1939, c. 223 RS 1944, c. 22, §16; RS 1944, c. 23, §167
08/27/1945 Lands acquired by the state through land sale, so-called Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor PL 1945, c. 41
08/29/1945 Responsibility for cost of Minot Corner Bridge Ralph W. Farris, AG Max L. Wilder, Bridge Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 20, §88
08/29/1945 Transfer from a penal or correctional institution to a state hospital for treatment of inmate Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §12; RS 1944, c. 23, §13
08/30/1945 Legality of signs with scripture quotations on the right of way along State highways Ralph W. Farris, AG John C. Burnham, Administrative Assistant, State Highway Commission
09/05/1945 Audit of every person, association or corporation conducting a race Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1945, c. 361 RS 1944, c. 77, §18
09/11/1945 Taxation of goats as personal property Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor
09/13/1945 Proclamation to bring an end to the standard time of this state that was advanced one hour beginning February 9, 1942 Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hildreth, Governor PL 1941, c. 330 RS 1944, c. 1, §4
09/20/1945 Trustees investing endowment funds Ralph W. Farris, AG Edward E. Chase, President, Board of Trustees, University of Maine PL 1945, c. 80
09/20/1945 Parking on highways Ralph W. Farris, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 19, §99
09/20/1945 Application of building code requirement for outward opening doors to public buildings Ralph W. Farris, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance RS 1944, c. 85, §45
10/03/1945 Re-employment of guard when the position is no longer needed Ralph W. Farris, AG John E. Willey, Chairman, Maine Aeronautics Commission PL 1943, c. 300 RS 1944, c. 59, §23
10/08/1945 Entitlement to benefits under the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act Ralph W. Farris, AG John C. Burnham, Administrative Assistant, State Highway Commission
10/17/1945 Examinations of physically handicapped children Ralph W. Farris, AG Esther Lipton, Director of Special Education for Physically Handicapped Children PL 1945, c. 149 RS 1944, c. 37, §180-A ff
10/17/1945 Secondary school tuition by a Maine town to a New Hampshire town Ralph W. Farris, AG Earl Hutchinson, Director of Secondary Education PL 1945, c. 270 RS 1944, c. 37, §98
10/18/1945 Liability for accident during transportation between manual training shops Ralph W. Farris, AG William O. Bailey, Deputy Commissioner, Planning and Research, Education Department
10/18/1945 Widow's exemption Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 81, §6
10/19/1945 Maine Port Authority (enlargement and extension of the present port facility) Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Governor and Council P&SL 1929, c. 114; P&SL 1941, c. 5; P&SL 1945, c. 129
10/19/1945 Maine Port Authority (enlargement and extension of the present port facility) Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Governor and Council P&SL 1929, c. 114; P&SL 1941, c. 5; P&SL 1945, c. 129 This is slightly different than the published version
10/19/1945 Architectural competition, State Office Building Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hildreth, Governor P&SL 1941, c. 76
10/22/1945 Municipal rates of interest Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor 137 Me. 154; 64 S.Ct. 1162 US Const. Amend. 14
10/22/1945 Transfer of a sum of money from the State Contingent Fund to the State School for Boys Ralph W. Farris, AG J. J. Allen, State Controller RS 1944, c. 26
10/23/1945 Taxation of loan and building associations Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor PL 1945, c. 42; PL 1945, c. 209 RS 1944, c. 14, §145
10/23/1945 Sick leave and compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act Ralph W. Farris, AG John C. Burnham, Administrative Assistant, State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 26
10/23/1945 Discharge of veterans through the Separation Center Ralph W. Farris, AG J. Shelby Coffey, Jr., Legal Assistance Offier, U.S. Naval Personnel Separation Center PL 1929, c. 31; PL 1945, c. 72; PL 1945, c. 207; PL 1945, c. 259 RS 1944, c. 146
10/23/1945 Form of deed to be given by city Ralph W. Farris, AG Edwin B. Jonah RS 1944, c. 154, §20
10/24/1945 Exemption from taxation of qualified veteran's real and personal property Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 81, §6
10/24/1945 Installment premium endorsement Ralph W. Farris, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance RS 1944, c. 56, §257
10/25/1945 Blood test requirements for marriage Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Town Clerk, Norway
10/25/1945 Board of Dental Examiners Resolution relating to temporary permits to practice dentistry Ralph W. Farris, AG Carl W. Maxfield, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners PL 1943, c. 273; PL 1945, c. 302
10/30/1945 Having a loaded rifle, shotgun or gun in a motor vehicle Ralph W. Farris, AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1945, c. 374 RS 1930, c. 38, §63; RS 1944, c. 33, §68 130 Me. 316
10/31/1945 Forwarding of transcript of violations of fish and game laws to the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Caleb W. Scribner, Warden Supervisor RS 1944, c. 33, §64
11/14/1945 Tenure of office of the Commissioner of Labor Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hildreth, Governor RS 1944, c. 25, §1
11/15/1945 Authority of Governor and Council to make a contribution to the Augusta General Hospital Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hildreth, Governor
11/16/1945 Licensing of freight planes Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Arthur R. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1944, c. 34, §116; RS 1944, c. 34, §119
11/20/1945 Tax on sweet corn Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor PL 1945, c. 125 RS 1944, c. 27, §145-A ff
11/20/1945 Exemption from the savings bank tax of the value of real estate owned by a savings bank Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §143
11/20/1945 Taxation of savings banks Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §143
11/20/1945 Reimbursement for member of the State Seed Potato Board Ralph W. Farris, AG E. L. Newdick, Secretary, Seed Potato Board PL 1945, c. 153 RS 1944, c. 27, §127-F
11/20/1945 Force of regulations Ralph W. Farris, AG Roscoe L. Mitchell, Director, Bureau of Health RS 1944, c. 22, §28
11/20/1945 Exemption from the savings bank tax of the value of real estate owned by a savings bank Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §143 This is slightly different than the published version
11/20/1945 Registration of trucks Ralph W. Farris, AG Leon L. Spinney, Judge, Brunswick Municipal Court PL 1939, c. 157; PL 1945, c. 342 RS 1944, c. 19, §27; RS 1944, c. 19, §100
11/21/1945 Savings banks whose condition at the time of the bank holiday was not considered satisfactory Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §143
11/26/1945 Application for enrollment of voter Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Erminie G. Kelly, Board of Registration, Bangor PL 1945, c. 317
11/27/1945 Qualifying bond of Henry E. Packard, of Norway, as a licensed detective Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1930, c. 142, §17; RS 1944, c. 131, §14
12/05/1945 Passamaquoddy District Authority Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hildreth, Governor P&SL 1945, c. 65
12/05/1945 University of Maine Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hildreth, Governor P&SL 1865, c. 532; P&SL 1867, c. 362
12/06/1945 Term of member of the Public Utilities Commission Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Frank E. Southard, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission PL 1913, c. 129 78 Me. 276; 81 Me. 188; 119 Me. 282 19440928
12/10/1945 Trustees of the University of Maine Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hildreth, Governor PL 1874, c. 194; PL 1883, c. 196
12/11/1945 Holding up refund in embezzlement case (Bangor; motor vehicles) Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
12/12/1945 Houlton Water Company Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System P&SL 1880, c. 227; P&SL 1901, c. 464; P&SL 1937, c. 14; P&SL 1943, c. 26; PL 1945, c. 101 140 Me. 158
12/27/1945 Application for pardon Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hildreth, Governor RS 1944, c. 133, §2 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11
12/27/1945 Propriety of reimbursement by the State Highway Commission to the town of Moscow for overdraft on state aid construction Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG J. J. Allen, Controller P&SL 1941, c. 105 RS 1944, c. 20, §109
12/27/1945 Licenses for selling cigarettes Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §186 ff
12/27/1945 Distribution of cigarettes at Togus Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §186 ff This is slightly different than the published version
12/28/1945 Canning of lobster meat Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Roscoe C. Emery RS 1944, c. 34, §132; RS 1944, c. 34, §135
01/15/1946 Transfer of funds from the Milk Control Board to the University of Maine for gathering information relating to the cost of producing and handling milk in Maine Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earl P. Osgood, Chairman, Milk Control Board RS 1944, c. 28, §4
01/16/1946 Reciprocity to non-resident vehicles and operators Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State PL 1945, c. 342 RS 1944, c. 19, §55
01/16/1946 Teachers Retirement Board Ralph W. Farris, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education PL 1945, c. 321 RS 1944, c. 37, §221 ff
01/22/1946 Repeal by implication of Chapter 22, §317 with the enactment of Chapter 374 of the Public Laws of 1945 Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG W. E. Bradbury, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1945, c. 374 RS 1944, c. 33, §32; RS 1944, c. 22, §317
01/23/1946 Purchase of airport by the state Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG John E. Willey, Chairman, Maine Aeronautics Commission 109 Me. 169; 111 Me. 486
01/24/1946 Use of the title "architect" Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Arthur R. Savage, Secretary, Maine State Board of Architects PL 1945, c. 356
01/25/1946 Officers of corporations who perform no services or only nominal or minor services and receive no compensation John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Unemployment Compensation Commission RS 1944, c. 24; 26 USCA Chapter 23
01/29/1946 Revocation of prior vote to employ a town manager Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Robert B. Dow PL 1945, c. 44
01/29/1946 Fees payable to commissioner Ralph W. Farris, AG Alfred W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance PL 1945, c. 118 RS 1944, c. 56, §272
01/29/1946 Release or termination of bond of a chief deputy sheriff Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Fred W. Hollingdale, Deputy Treasurer
01/30/1946 Authority for making bonds of clerks of courts payable to the Treasurer of State instead of the State of Maine Ralph W. Farris, AG Guy H. Sturgis, Chief Justice PL 1945, c. 5 RS 1944, c. 79, §113
01/31/1946 Use of public funds for the purchase and improvement of airports Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG John E. Willey, Chairman, Maine Aeronautics Commission RS 1944, c. 21, §18; RS 1944, c. 21, §19; RS 1944, c. 21, §22
01/31/1946 Conflict or compatibility of offices of Commissioner of the Treasury and the classified position of chief clerk Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred W. Hollingdale, Deputy Treasurer
01/31/1946 Police authority - motor vehicle cases - C. C. C. roads Ralph W. Farris, AG Laurence C. Upton, Acting Chief, State Police
01/31/1946 Station wagons for State Highway Commission Ralph W. Farris, AG H. M. Orr, Purchasing Agent RS 1944, c. 14, §29
01/31/1946 Increase in the number of selectmen in Norway Ralph W. Farris, AG Town Manager, Norway RS 1944, c. 80, §12; RS 1944, c. 80, §14
02/01/1946 Anticipation of future state aid allotments by towns Ralph W. Farris, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 20, §109
02/01/1946 Taxation of horses Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 81, §13
02/01/1946 Registration of vehicle transporting load that exceeds 40,000 pounds Ralph W. Farris, AG John C. Burnham, Administrative Assistant, State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 19, §18; RS 1944, c. 19, §89; RS 1944, c. 19, §100
02/01/1946 Entitlement of aid to mileage reimbursement when they have no actual expense of travel Ralph W. Farris, AG County Commissioners' Court, Richmond RS 1944, c. 79, §166
02/01/1946 Sterilization law Ralph W. Farris, AG N. S. Kupelian, Superintendent, Pownal State School RS 1944, c. 23, §158 ff
02/01/1946 Proper procedure for the recording of personal mortgages and bills of sale for the disorganized town of Trescott Ralph W. Farris, AG Ronald E. Warren, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Lubec RS 1944, c. 164, §1
02/04/1946 Allowance of prior service credit to former employees of the state Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System RS 1944, c. 60, §4
02/06/1946 Tenure of office Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG C. P. Bradford, State Park Commission
02/07/1946 Eligibility for parole Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 119, §10
02/11/1946 Cost of travel for transportation of convicted criminal Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG R. W. Carter, Chief Accountant, State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 13, §2; RS 1944, c. 79, §166; RS 1944, c. 136, §44
02/12/1946 Registration inquiry to applicant for permit to transport loads in excess of 40,000 lbs Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG John C. Burnham, Administrative Assistant, State Highway Commission
02/14/1946 Agricultural societies Ralph W. Farris, AG J. J. Allen, State Controller PL 1945, c. 361 RS 1944, c. 77, §16
02/15/1946 Recipient of old age assistance unable to properly indorse the check for the last payment approved for him prior to his death Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG J. J. Allen, Controller PL 1945, c. 122
02/15/1946 Preparations other than what is specifically provided for in the statutes relating to the licensing of embalmers and funeral directors Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Mitchell, Secretary, Board of Embalming Examiners RS 1944, c. 22, §187
02/19/1946 Right of the Maine Aeronautics Commission to terminate the aeronautical director appointed by the Commission Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG John E. Willey, Chairman, Maine Aeronautics Commission Rs 1944, c. 21, §6
02/21/1946 Payment of subsidies - education of physically handicapped children Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education PL 1945, c. 149; PL 1945, c. 350 RS 1944, c. 37, §180-D; RS 1944, c. 37, §180-G; RS 1944, c. 37, §211-A
02/25/1946 Auto damage Ralph W. Farris, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission
02/26/1946 Status of certain state employees, if employed by the Maine Turnpike Authority Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System P&SL 1941, c. 69; PL 1941, c. 328 RS 1944, c. 60, §15
02/27/1946 Permits for operating trucks Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG John C. Burnham, Administrative Assistant, State Highway Commission PL 1945, c. 217 RS 1944, c. 19, §93
02/28/1946 Improvement and protection of ornamental trees Ralph W. Farris, AG H. B. Peirson, State Entomologist, Forest Service PL 1933, c. 211 RS 1944, c. 32, §52
02/28/1946 Responsibility for fire protection on personal property within the Maine Forestry District Raymond E. Randall, Forest Commissioner PL 1945, c. 41 RS 1944, c. 14, §93 ff; RS 1944, c. 32, §74
02/28/1946 State reimbursement to towns for tuition for pupils attending secondary schools Ralph W. Farris, AG Neil S. Bishop, Senate PL 1945, c. 93; PL 1945, c. 120; PL 1945, c. 199; PL 1945, c. 270 RS 1944, c. 37, §98; RS 1944, c. 37, §99
03/05/1946 Taxation of Owl's Head Airport Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1941, c. 183 RS 1930, c. 13, §6; RS 1944, c. 81, §6 121 Me. 121; 142 Me. 6
03/05/1946 Maine mutual fire insurance companies writing insurance on the assessment plan Ralph W. Farris, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance
03/05/1946 Tax exemption - unremarried widow of any veteran who is herself receiving a pension Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred W. Rowell, Director, Veterans' Affairs RS 1944, c. 81, §6 92 US 665; 104 US 493; 13 S.Ct. 645; 17 S.Ct. 198 US Exec. Order 6568 (Jan. 19, 1934)
03/07/1946 Penalty for failure to make required report Ralph W. Farris, AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1945, c. 306 RS 1944, c. 13, §6; RS 1944, c. 19, §135
03/12/1946 Legality of a device to attract fish Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §51
03/14/1946 Petroleum producing companies John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Unemployment Compensation Commission RS 1944, c. 24, §19 57 S.Ct. 883; 57 S.Ct. 904
03/19/1946 Tax exemptions - widows of persons who have been killed in action Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred W. Rowell, Director, Veterans' Affairs RS 1944, c. 81, §6 19451018
03/19/1946 Reduction in the size of a loaf of bread under the recommendations of the Famine Emergency Committee Ralph W. Farris, AG Wallace C. Philoon, Administrative Assistant, Executive
03/20/1946 Inspection before delivery of car; exception Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, State Police RS 1944, c. 19, §35 19440411
03/21/1946 Veterans' exemptions Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 81, §6
03/23/1946 Eligibility of employees of the University of Maine to become members of the State Employees' Retirement System Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Director, Employees' Retirement System P&SL 1865, c. 532; PL 1945, c. 98; PL 1945, c. 101; PL 1945, c. 291 RS 1944, c. 60, §1; RS 1944, c. 60, §15
03/26/1946 Registration fees of motor vehicles hired for operation by the lessee Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Stanton S. Weed, Director, Division of Motor Vehicles RS 1944, c. 19, §15
03/26/1946 Registration fees of motor vehicles hired for operation by the lessee Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Stanton S. Weed, Director, Division of Motor Vehicles RS 1944, c. 19, §15 Includes note not in the published version dated May 9, 1946: "(In reply to further inquiry) Ruling applies to all owners of cars for livery or hire whether individual, partnership, or corporation."
03/27/1946 Motor vehicle law Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Maine State Police PL 1945, c. 342 RS 1944, c. 44, §27
03/28/1946 Issuing license to officiate at boxing contests to a physician who is not registered in this state Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Maine State Boxing Commission RS 1944, c. 61, §7
04/01/1946 National Labor Relations Board backpay award John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Unemployment Compensation Commission 66 S.Ct. 637
04/04/1946 Purchase of government bonds by Saco & Biddeford Savings Institute Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor
04/12/1946 Taxation of telegraph companies Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor 19421015; 19430216
04/17/1946 Members over 65 years of age, with 35 years of service, no longer contributing Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
04/17/1946 Status of employees of Maritime Academy Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System P&SL 1941, c. 37; P&SL 1941, c. 102
04/17/1946 Status of employees of Maritime Academy Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System P&SL 1941, c. 37; P&SL 1941, c. 102 This is slightly different than the published version
04/17/1946 Discretion of the Board of Trustees of the Maine State Employees' Retirement System to determine what constitutes an absence of three years Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System RS 1944, c. 60, §3
04/25/1946 Investment of ministerial and school fund Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor P&SL 1845, c. 222; P&SL 1845, c. 223; PL 1931, c. 88; PL 1941, c. 174 RS 1944, c. 53, §54; RS 1944, c. 80, §106
04/26/1946 Cottage lot without heirs reverting to the state Ralph W. Farris, AG Raymond E. Randall, Commissioner, Forests RS 1944, c. 32, §3
04/29/1946 Credit to the war bond account of the Military Defense Commission of rentals Ralph W. Farris, AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General P&SL 1939, c. 120; PL 1939, c. 308
04/29/1946 Credit to the war bond account of the Military Defense Commission of rentals Ralph W. Farris, AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General P&SL 1939, c. 120; PL 1939, c. 308 This is slightly different than the published version
04/29/1946 Right of municipalities under the law to offer the 13th and 14th years on college level Ralph W. Farris, AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1944, c. 37, §89 ff
04/29/1946 Taxation of gasoline in auxiliary tanks Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §160
05/02/1946 Sentence for inmate of the Maine State Prison Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service
05/02/1946 Liability of a town for injury to a pupil attending a public school while participating athletics or other games Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earl Hutchinson, Director, Secondary Education
05/03/1946 Appropriation for the creation of the Seed Potato Board Ralph W. Farris, AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1945, c. 153 RS 1944, c. 27, §127-F
05/03/1946 Administration of the Seed Potato Board Ralph W. Farris, AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1945, c. 153 RS 1944, c. 14, §206 ff; RS 1944, c. 27, §127-F
05/03/1946 Estate of William H. Lane Ralph W. Farris, AG William B. Mahoney
05/09/1946 Old arsenal lot at Bangor Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG State Park Commission PL 1927, c. 169; PL 1935, c. 144 RS 1944, c. 32, §29
05/10/1946 Validity of incorporating future acts in present legislation John S. S. Fessenden, AAG; Ralph W. Farris, AG L. C. Fortier, Chairman, Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission 121 Me. 438
05/13/1946 Authority of the Commissioner of the Treasury with respect to state funds deposited under the exception established in Section 11 of Chapter 15, R. S. 1944 Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred W. Hollingdale, Commissioner of the Treasury PL 1945, c. 22 RS 1944, c. 15, §11
05/14/1946 Delivery of pension check after death of pensioner Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred W. Hollingdale, Commissioner, Treasury Resolves 1943, c. 59
05/14/1946 Teachers for physically handicapped children Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner, Education PL 1945, c. 149 RS 1944, c. 37, §180-A ff
05/14/1946 Incontestability of life insurance policy Ralph W. Farris, AG Alfred W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1944, c. 56, §140
05/15/1946 Individuals operating as insurance agents under a trade name Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner
05/16/1946 Cancellation of contract impossible of fulfilment Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG State Highway Commission
05/17/1946 Retirement status, secretary, Normal School Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1941, c. 225 RS 1944, c. 37, §221
05/17/1946 Re-employment - retired employee Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
05/21/1946 Foreign corporation licensed as insurance broker Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner RS 1944, c. 56, §251
05/21/1946 Pollution of streams and inland waters Ralph W. Farris, AG Richard E. Reed, Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1944, c. 33, §57
05/21/1946 Reid State Park - legal fees Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG State Park Commission
05/23/1946 Payment to private school of elementary school tuition, etc. Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §142; RS 1944, c. 37, §143
05/23/1946 Payment to private school of elementary school tuition, etc. Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §142; RS 1944, c. 37, §143 This is slightly different than the published version
05/23/1946 State Board for Approval of Institutions Offering Specialized Training Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, State Controller
05/27/1946 Consolidated underwriters Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Alfred W. Perkins, Insurance Commissioner RS 1944, c. 26, §2; RS 1944, c. 56, §210 ff
05/29/1946 Boys committing crimes after escape from the Reformatory for Men Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §71; RS 1944, c. 23, §85
05/29/1946 Payment for blood tests Ralph W. Farris, AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, State Police
06/03/1946 Duty of division to pay the towns and cities their share of the various subsidies for educational purposes Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, Controller PL 1945, c. 47 RS 1944, c. 14, §121; RS 1944, c. 37, §207; RS 1944, c. 88, §19
06/03/1946 Coverage of employees working on third class highways under the Workmen's Compensation Act Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System 19310925
06/03/1946 Milk control law Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Milk Control Board RS 1944, c. 28, §4
06/03/1946 Milk control law Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Milk Control Board RS 1944, c. 28, §4 This is slightly different than the published version
06/04/1946 Resignation, chairman Board of Reg. Voters, Bangor Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hildreth, Governor RS 1944, c. 3, §11; RS 1944, c. 3, §12
06/05/1946 Assessments for road work in deorganized towns Ralph W. Farris, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission PL 1945, c. 41; PL 1945, c. 111 RS 1944, c. 79, §62
06/07/1946 Legal responsibilities of the Division of Education for Physically Handicapped Children Ralph W. Farris, AG Esther Lipton, Director, Division of Education for Physically Handicapped Children PL 1945, c. 149 RS 1944, c. 37, §180-A ff
06/07/1946 Funds to complete the erection of barracks at Scarboro Ralph W. Farris, AG W. C. Philoon, Administrative Assistant, Executive P&SL 1945, c. 107
06/07/1946 Powers and authority of prison guards Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Warden, Maine State Prison RS 1944, c. 23, §24; RS 1944, c. 23, §43; RS 1944, c. 23, §44
06/21/1946 Superintending school committee hearing relative to the expulsion of a disobedient pupil Ralph W. Farris, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner, Education RS 1944, c. 37, §50
06/24/1946 Executive council Ralph W. Farris, AG H. H. Harris, Acting Controller PL 1943, c. 362 RS 1944, c. 9, §2; RS 1944, c. 11, §3
06/24/1946 Permanent funds held in trust by the State of Maine Ralph W. Farris, AG R. C. Mudge, Finance Commissioner; H. H. Harris, Acting Controller PL 1945, c. 87 RS 1944, c. 15, §14
06/27/1946 Issuance of high school equivalency certificates Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earl Hutchinson, Director of Secondary Education
07/01/1946 Election of superintendent of Union No. 4 Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education
07/02/1946 Receivership for the Woodman Potato Company Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Chief, Division of Plant Industry
07/03/1946 State Highway Commission constructing cattle passes Ralph W. Farris, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 20
07/03/1946 State Highway Commission constructing cattle passes Ralph W. Farris, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 20 This is slightly different than the published version
07/03/1946 Taxation of savings banks Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §142; RS 1944, c. 14, §143
07/03/1946 Rubber stamp as a seal within the meaning of the law Ralph W. Farris, AG Bryant L. Hopkins, Secretary, State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers RS 1944, c. 74, §15
07/08/1946 Tax exemption for Colonial Beacon Oil Company Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor 19391025
07/09/1946 Claim for damage done by wild animals to beaver of claimant Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist, Animal Industry RS 1944, c. 88, §16
07/11/1946 Notice by publication when the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers holds additional examinations Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. W. Campbell, Director, Public Health RS 1944, c. 22, §216
07/13/1946 National School Lunch Act Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Wallace C. Philoon, Administrative Assistant, Executive Department RS 1944, c. 11, §14
07/15/1946 Basis for fair hearing Ralph W. Farris, AG Leverett D. Bristol, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1945, c. 251 RS 1944, c. 22, §256 ff
07/16/1946 Repairs to highway openings by their own contractors Ralph W. Farris, AG John C. Burnham, Administrative Assistant, State Highway Commission
07/17/1946 Issuance of bonds pursuant to Private and Special Law Ralph W. Farris, AG H. H. Harris, Acting Controller P&SL 1941, c. 79; P&SL 1941, c. 104
07/23/1946 Weighing scales Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, State Police
07/30/1946 Application for a blood specimen of one of the prisoners of the State Prison Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Warden, Maine State Prison
08/01/1946 Application of salary increase to "full-time" state employees Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, State Controller P&SL 1945, c. 135; P&SL 1945, c. 147
08/05/1946 School committees of Parsonfield and Porter Ralph W. Farris, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §28; RS 1944, c. 37, §84
08/05/1946 School committees of Parsonfield and Porter Ralph W. Farris, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §28; RS 1944, c. 37, §84 This is slightly different than the published version
08/14/1946 Chapter 251, P. L. 1933 Ralph W. Farris, AG J. Elliott Hale, Technical Secretary, Sanitary Water Board PL 1933, c. 251
08/14/1946 Trainees under G. I. Bill, lobster fishing Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred W. Rowell, Director, Veterans' Affairs RS 1944, c. 34, §116
08/14/1946 Trainees previously full-time employees Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor P&SL 1945, c. 147
08/19/1946 Purchase of land on which to erect buildings and places where equipment may be repaired for snow removal and maintenance operations Ralph W. Farris, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission
08/20/1946 Retention of seed Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Secretary, Seed Potato Board
08/23/1946 Special services by a retired officer Ralph W. Farris, AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, State Police
08/27/1946 Closing of the Litchfield and Adams roads in the town of Kittery Ralph W. Farris, AG Wallace C. Philoon, Executive Secretary, Executive P&SL 1941, c. 69 RS 1944, c. 79, §32
08/29/1946 Employment status of boards of registration of voters Ralph W. Farris, AG John H. Henry, Chairman, Board of Registration of Voters, Portland RS 1944, c. 3, §10 ff
09/04/1946 MSP 7617 Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service 93 Me. 39
09/04/1946 MSP 7617 Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service 93 Me. 39 This is slightly different than the published version
09/09/1946 Maine teachers' pension law Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §212
09/09/1946 Requirement for use fuel tax license for contractors engaged in grading work on the Maine Turnpike Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §169 ff
09/09/1946 Fitting of contact lenses by someone not authorized to practice optometry Ralph W. Farris, AG S. E. Alperen RS 1944, c. 69, §5 ff
09/12/1946 Section 218-C, Chapter 239, P. L. 1945 Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1945, c. 239 RS 1944, c. 37, §212 ff
09/16/1946 Sardine packing Ralph W. Farris, AG A. M. G. Soule, Chief, Division of Inspection, Department of Agriculture PL 1945, c. 66 RS 1944, c. 27, §198; RS 1944, c. 34, §24
09/16/1946 Consignment of materials used for highway projects to the State Highway Commission in care of the contractor Ralph W. Farris, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission
09/17/1946 Reimbursements to municipalities - airports Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Military Defense Commission RS 1944, c. 12, §24; RS 1944, c. 80, §112
09/18/1946 Challenging the results of local option referendum Ralph W. Farris, AG John M. Dudley, Judge, Calais Municipal Court 124 Me. 453
09/24/1946 North Kennebunkport assessment Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §62; S 1944, c. 14, §70
09/26/1946 Liability of the state for damages in connection with the construction or repair of highways Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineers, State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 20, §15
09/27/1946 Compensation of person appointed to act in the absence of the clerk of a Superior Court Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Alfred B. Chaput, Chairman, Lincoln County Commissioners RS 1944, c. 79, §114
10/01/1946 Maine Turnpike Authority Ralph W. Farris, AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, Maine State Police P&SL 1941, c. 69
10/01/1946 System of government for municipal corporations Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG W. C. Philoon, Administrative Assistant, Executive Department
10/02/1946 Dead trees on Rogers Road in Kittery Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 84, §22
10/02/1946 Power of the Maine Real Estate Commission to require applicants for license to submit to a written examination Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Maine Real Estate Commission PL 1937, c. 83 RS 1944, c. 75, §5
10/03/1946 Requirement of a premium note upon transfer of fire insurance policy Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Alfred W. Perkins, Insurance Commissioner RS 1944, c. 56, §77
10/08/1946 Gift of land Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 11, §15; RS 1944, c. 33, §14
10/09/1946 Public park facilities Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG State Park Commission Resolves 1945, c. 81
10/15/1946 Validity of bank notes executed in conformity with vote of the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine Ralph W. Farris, AG Edward E. Chase, President, Board of Trustees, University of Maine P&SL 1945, c. 149
10/16/1946 Premium tax abatement and refund Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor
10/16/1946 Assessment of personal property of persons who own personal property in other states Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 81, §35
10/16/1946 Liability of teachers, school board members, etc., for damages resulting from death or injury to pupils Ralph W. Farris, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education 139 Me. 371 Contains note: "Re-affirmed April 3, 1953 by James Glynn Frost"
10/18/1946 Transfer of inactive accounts of former inmates of the State School for Boys Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred W. Hollingdale, Commissioner, Treasury RS 1944, c. 55, §59; RS 1944, c. 106
10/25/1946 Disposition of witness fees and expenses paid to state employees for attendance at court Ralph W. Farris, AG A. W. Perkins, Commissioner, Insurance
10/26/1946 University of Maine "Land Grant Fund" Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/hj477_c6_1931.pdf
10/28/1946 Disability of member of the Executive Council Ralph W. Farris, AG Horace Hildreth, Governor Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §2
10/28/1946 FHA loans by banks Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §143
10/28/1946 Exemption from taxation of investments in such notes and bonds secured by mortgages on real estate Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor PL 1945, c. 42 RS 1944, c. 14, §143
10/28/1946 Contributions of teachers who are subject to pension rights Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1945, c. 239, P&SL 1945, c. 137 RS 1944, c. 37, §218-A ff
10/30/1946 Joint committee for administering certain phases of Thornton Academy's educational program Ralph W. Farris, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education P&SL 1885, c. 500; PL 1945, c. 216; PL 1945, c. 321 RS 1944, c. 37, §89; RS 1944, c. 37, §96
10/30/1946 Discriminatory tax laws Ralph W. Farris, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner PL 1945, c. 118 66 S.Ct. 1142
10/30/1946 Dropping leaflets from airplanes Ralph W. Farris, AG Philip E. Tukey, Jr., Maine Aeronautics Commission
10/31/1946 Teacher's pension when they agree to teach part time Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §216
11/05/1946 Quitclaim deeds drafted by the Highway Commission for the governor and council to sign Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG W. C. Philoon, Administrative Assistant, Executive Department RS 1944, c. 20, §13
11/06/1946 Fees charged for attending state-subsidized evening schools Ralph W. Farris, AG H. V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education PL 1935, c. 11 RS 1944, c. 37, §32; RS 1944, c. 37, §35; RS 1944, c. 37, §166
11/06/1946 Employment status of persons in the United States Employment Service Ralph W. Farris, AG E. L. Walter, Supervisor P&SL 1945, c. 135; P&SL 1945, c. 147
11/13/1946 To whom payment should be made of contributions on deceased member Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §233
11/14/1946 Right of employees of a participating local district to retire and receive benefits Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Employees' Retirement Board PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 328; PL 1943, c. 329; PL 1945, c. 291 RS 1944, c. 60, §3; RS 1944, c. 60, §5; RS 1944, c. 60, §15
11/14/1946 Superintendent of schools issuing work permit to a minor under 15 Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Minnie E. Hanley, Factory Inspector PL 1945, c. 277; PL 1945, c. 309 RS 1944, c. 25, §17
11/14/1946 Record of respondent who was committed in default of payment after conviction of driving under the influence Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 19, §121; RS 1944, c. 19, §122; RS 1944, c. 133, §21 64 Me. 521
11/18/1946 Computation of the 45-day period during which fire insurance companies are prohibited from paying a loss Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner RS 1944, c. 56, §103
11/20/1946 Counting substitute service for eligibility for teacher pension Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education
11/25/1946 Contracting for the printing of the legislative acts and doings Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harvey R. Pease, Clerk, House PL 1931, c. 216; PL 1945, c. 375 RS 1944, c. 9, §7; RS 1944, c. 14, §35 ff
11/26/1946 Damages done by dogs or wild animals to a domestic animal Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, State Controller RS 1944, c. 88, §16
11/26/1946 Term of office of Treasurer and conflict or compatibility of offices of Senator and disclosure commissioner Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hildreth, Governor
11/27/1946 Federal Employees' Credit Union - examination fee Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Homer E. Robinson, Bank Commissioner P&SL 1931, c. 11; PL 1945, c. 273 RS 1944, c. 51
12/04/1946 Company examinations Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG A. W. Perkins, Insurance Commissioner PL 1945, c. 118 RS 1944, c. 56, §9
12/11/1946 Council order to complete the construction of two fish hatcheries Ralph W. Farris, AG R. C. Mudge, Finance Commissioner; H. H. Harris, Controller Resolves 1943, c. 73 RS 1944, c. 33, §63
12/12/1946 Permit for boxing promoter Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Maine State Boxing Commission PL 1939, c. 282 RS 1944, c. 78, §7
12/12/1946 Resignation of a member of the House of Representatives Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hildreth, Governor RS 1944, c. 4, §47; RS 1944, c. 4, §48; RS 1944, c. 5, §74
12/16/1946 Sebasticook Lake Ralph W. Farris, AG J. Elliott Hale, Technical Secretary, Sanitary Water Board RS 1944, c. 33, §57; RS 1944, c. 124, §1
12/18/1946 Retirement allowance payable in month of death, Employees' Retirement System Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG A. W. Perkins, Insurance Commissioner RS 1944, c. 60, §15
12/18/1946 Agricultural societies Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG H. G. Hawes, Department of Agriculture PL 1943, c. 87; PL 1945, c. 361 RS 1944, c. 27, §15
12/18/1946 When the Use Fuel Tax Act is applicable to a public highway Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §169 ff 19420128
12/23/1946 Authority of commissioner to establish maximum pupil enrollment per teacher Ralph W. Farris, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §3
12/23/1946 Paragraph 2, Section 204, Chapter 37, R. S. 1944 Ralph W. Farris, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education PL 1945, c. 151 RS 1944, c. 37, §204
12/23/1946 Taxation of telephone and telegraph companies Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §120; RS 1944, c. 14, §126 19430216
12/23/1946 Authority of Commissioner of Education to require that local school systems operate a minimum of hours on each school day Ralph W. Farris, AG Harry V. Gilson, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §83
12/23/1946 Jurisdiction of municipal court for an offense committed in an adjoining county Ralph W. Farris, AG J. Bennett Pike, Judge, Northern Cumberland Municipal Court PL 1919, c. 180; PL 1919, c. 196; PL 1939, c. 229; PL 1945, c. 53 RS 1944, c. 33, §111 119 Me. 535
12/31/1946 Retired state employees engaging in business after retirement Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
12/31/1946 Resignation of Dr. Harry V. Gilson - Education Ralph W. Farris, AG Wallace C. Philoon, Administrative Assistant, Executive
01/02/1947 Pension of the late A. J. Wiggin Ralph W. Farris, AG E. L. Walter, Supervisor, Accounts and Control PL 1931, c. 274; PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1941, c. 328 RS 1930, c. 158, §20 ff; RS 1944, c. 60, §1; RS 1944, c. 60, §14 19461218
01/03/1947 Payment of snow removal bill for the Town of Minot for the year 1945-1946 Ralph W. Farris, AG State Highway Commission
01/10/1947 Method of computing pari-mutuel pools payable to the various agricultural societies of the state Ralph W. Farris, AG H. H. Harris, Acting Controller, Accounts and Control PL 1945, c. 361 19460214
01/10/1947 Establishing school areas Ralph W. Farris, AG William O. Bailey, Department of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §28
01/13/1947 Provisional employees John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Ralph W. Farris, AG Contains note: "The Attorney General signed and sent the above mentioned enclosed letter, January 14, 1947."
01/14/1947 Excise tax to be collected on motor vehicles Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 19, §38
01/16/1947 Amortization, cost of school building, Brunswick Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §98
01/22/1947 Commitment of children to the Pownal State School by municipal courts Ralph W. Farris, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service PL 1945, c. 63 RS 1944, c. 23, §153; RS 1944, c. 133, §6
01/22/1947 Interpretation of Section 14 of Chapter 22, R. S. 1944 Ralph W. Farris, AG Leverett D. Bristol, Commissioner of Health and Welfare RS1944, c. 22, §14
01/22/1947 Pardon hearings Ralph W. Farris, AG Edwin R. Smith, County Attorney, Hancock RS 1944, c. 136, §49
01/22/1947 Armed service credit Ralph W. Farris, AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1945, c. 292 RS 1944, c. 37, §222
01/23/1947 Transfer of veterans' relief from health & welfare Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred W. Rowell, Director, Veterans' Affairs PL 1941, c. 305 RS 1944, c. 22, §299 ff Council Order #240
01/24/1947 Conditions of gift to the State Ralph W. Farris, AG Horace Hildreth, Governor; Executive Council Resolves 1909, c. 67; Resolves 1929, c. 157
01/27/1947 Official end of war Ralph W. Farris, AG Horace Hildreth, Governor PL 1941, c. 305 Council Order #240
01/27/1947 Official end of war Ralph W. Farris, AG Horace Hildreth, Governor PL 1941, c. 305 Council Order #240. This is slightly different than the published version
02/03/1947 Definitions of "officer" and "real estate" under the provisions of Paragraph 3 of Section 6 of Chapter 81 Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 81, §6 132 Me. 67
02/04/1947 Relationship of academy and city Ralph W. Farris, AG William S. Linnell MA Law 1811, c. 37; PL 1885, c. 500; PL 1945, c. 270 RS 1944, c. 37, §96; RS 1944, c. 37, §98
02/07/1947 Retirement of Roy L. Sinclair Ralph W. Farris, AG E. L. Walter, Supervisor, Pre-Audit Division, Accounts and Control PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1945, c. 291 RS 1944, c. 60, §3; RS 1944, c. 60, §7
02/12/1947 Registration of a truck chassis mounted with a concrete mixer Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 19, §15
02/17/1947 Legality of an appropriation set up in the State Police budget as a sum to be expended in the promotion of highway safety under the jurisdiction of the Highway Safety Bureau Ralph W. Farris, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State; Laurence C. Upton, Chief, Maine State Police
02/17/1947 Military leave law Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Director of Personnel PL 1939, c. 314; PL 1943, c. 300 RS 1944, c. 59, §23
02/17/1947 Legality of attendance officer in Town A being elected to serve in Town B Ralph W. Farris, AG H. A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §85
02/17/1947 Doctor accepting fee Ralph W. Farris, AG Wallace C. Philoon, Administrative Assistant, Executive
02/18/1947 Registration of manufacturers of or dealers in new or used trucks, tractors or trailers Ralph W. Farris, AG S. S. Weed, Director, Motor Vehicle Division RS 1944, c. 19, §19
02/21/1947 License to operate a shop where barbering or hairdressing and beauty culture are practiced Ralph W. Farris, AG E. W. Campbell, Chief Clerk, Barbers and Hairdressers RS 1944, c. 22, §209
02/21/1947 Section 116, Chapter 34, R. S. 1944 Ralph W. Farris, AG Daniel T. Malloy, Chief Warden, Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1944, c. 34, §116
02/21/1947 Proposed lease in the administration building at the State Airport Ralph W. Farris, AG Philip E. Tukey, Jr., Director, Maine Aeronautics Commission
02/25/1947 Compromise with an inmate of the State School for Girls Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §86 125 Me. 438
03/04/1947 Highway bonds - reissuance Ralph W. Farris, AG Guy H. Sturgis, Chief Justice, Supreme Judicial Court Resolves 1935, c. 96: P&SL 1945, c. 136; Resolves 1945, c. 115; LD 566 (93rd Legis. 1947); LD 864 (93rd Legis. 1947) Me. Const. Art. IX, §17
03/06/1947 Limitation of the authority of the superintending school committee to let school property for interests outside educational activities Ralph W. Farris, AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §50
03/06/1947 Legal disposal of a sinking fund raised for a specific purpose Ralph W. Farris, AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education 124 Me. 251
03/06/1947 Legal disposal of a sinking fund raised for a specific purpose Ralph W. Farris, AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education 124 Me. 251 This is slightly different than the published version
03/07/1947 Kennebec Bridge bonds Ralph W. Farris, AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer P&SL 1945, c. 112
03/07/1947 Constitutionality of snow removal, sanding and winter maintenance of highways Ralph W. Farris, AG S. Waldo Burgess, House Resolves 1943, c. 53 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19
03/11/1947 Readmission of inmate at Hebron Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 22, §74; RS 1944, c. 134
03/14/1947 Students' residence Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Orono Resolves 1937, c. 4 76 Me. 158 Me. Const. Art. II, §1
03/17/1947 Population Ralph W. Farris, AG Chairman, Board of Registration, Bangor RS 1944, c. 3, §16
03/18/1947 Resolve in Favor of Joshua Treat of Winterport Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §196
03/21/1947 H. P. 185, L. D. 133, An Act Relating to Clerk Hire in the County Offices of Sagadahoc County Ralph W. Farris, AG Horace Hildreth, Governor PL 1945, c. 290; PL 1947, c. 199; LD 133 (93rd Legis. 1947) RS 1944, c. 79, §269
03/27/1947 Sea and Shore Fisheries rules and regulation No. 50 Ralph W. Farris, AG Richard E. Reed, Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1944, c. 34, §3
03/28/1947 Fees for Register of Deeds Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1945, c. 41 RS 1944, c. 79, §232
03/31/1947 Legality of city clerk signing emergency commitment for a patient to a state hospital Ralph W. Farris, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §105; RS 1944, c. 23, §106
03/31/1947 Jurisdiction on federal property Ralph W. Farris, AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, State Police RS 1944, c. 1, §12; RS 1944, c. 32, §5; RS 1944, c. 32, §48; RS 1944, c. 32, §49
03/31/1947 Norridgewock school facilities Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner, Education P&SL 1945, c. 130
04/01/1947 Acceptance for recording of certificates without acknowledgements Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Arthur N. Douglas, Register of Deeds, Kennebec County PL 1945, c. 41 RS 1944, c. 154, §23
04/02/1947 Payment by the creditor for the support of a debtor in jail Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Fernando F. Francis, Sheriff of Oxford County RS 1944, c. 107, §35; RS 1944, c. 107, §82
04/07/1947 Pension of David Herman Corson, deceased Ralph W. Farris, AG E. L. Walter, Supervisor, Accounts and Control Council Order #181
04/14/1947 Appointment by the governor of a commissioner in any other state or in any foreign country Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG W. C. Philoon, Administrative Assistant, Executive Department RS 1944, c. 154, §24 ff
04/15/1947 Status of unemployed individual recovered from disability John S. S. Fessenden, AAG L. C. Fortier, Chairman, Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission
04/18/1947 Maine State Prison Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Warden RS 1944, c. 23, §48
04/22/1947 Taking of smelts Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §46
04/24/1947 Maintenance and service fees approved by the State Park Commission Ralph W. Farris, AG Charles P. Bradford, Superintendent, State Park Commission PL 1935, c. 144; PL 1937, c. 221; PL 1943, c. 359 RS 1944, c. 32, §23
04/24/1947 Right and duty of the State Highway Commission to pay from the General Highway Fund Ralph W. Farris, AG Stillman E. Woodman, Chairman, State Highway Commission PL 1945, c. 293; P&SL 1945, c. 136 RS 1944, c. 20, §105; RS 1944, c. 84, §47; RS 1944, c. 84, §48
04/28/1947 Building on fish weir Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 86, §7; RS 1944, c. 90, §13
04/29/1947 Distribution to the shareholders of an association Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Israel Bernstein RS 1944, c. 55, §167
05/05/1947 Charge offs of accounts due the state Ralph W. Farris, AG Raymond C. Mudge, Commissioner of Finance and Budget PL 1945, c. 41 RS 1944, c. 14, §30; RS 1944, c. 15, §8
05/09/1947 Signature of brother of inmate for dismissal upon eugenic sterilization Ralph W. Farris, AG N. S. Kupelian, Superintendent, Pownal State School
05/12/1947 Illegality creeping into the practice of physicians and surgeons in Maine Ralph W. Farris, AG Adam P. Leighton, Secretary, State Board of Registration of Medicine
05/21/1947 Hours of labor for women Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor PL 1943, c. 285 RS 1944, c. 25, §22
05/21/1947 Cigarette tax Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1947, c. 377 RS 1944, c. 14, §190
05/21/1947 Gasoline tax Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1947, c. 349
05/21/1947 Lisbon survey of school facilities Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner, Education PL 1945, c. 350; PL 1945, c. 353 RS 1944, c. 37, §195
05/21/1947 Fair hearing procedure Ralph W. Farris, AG L. D. Bristol, Commissioner, Health and Welfare 19460715
05/21/1947 Delegation of x-rays to dental assistant by Dentist Ralph W. Farris, AG R. A. Derbyshire, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners
05/21/1947 Requirement for osteopathic doctors to attend educational programs Ralph W. Farris, AG Albert E. Chittenden, Secretary, Board of Osteopathic Examination PL 1943, c. 131
05/21/1947 Taxation of savings banks Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor PL 1947, c. 314 RS 1944, c. 14, §142; RS 1944, c. 14, §143
05/21/1947 Tax base under law effective during tax period Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred F. Lawrence PL 1947, c. 314 RS 1944, c. 14, §143
05/22/1947 Certain deeds in which the State of Maine is grantee Ralph W. Farris, AG Niran C. Bates, Supervisor of Continuing Property Records Council Order #396
05/23/1947 Salvage derived from condemned reactors to tuberculosis Ralph W. Farris, AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1945, c. 297 RS 1944, c. 27, §69
05/23/1947 Application of outdoor advertising law to sign on a building owned and operated by Snow's Canned Foods Ralph W. Farris, AG John C. Burnham, Administrative Assistant, State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 20, §111 ff
05/23/1947 Taxation of real estate of lodge Ralph W. Farris, AG Charles F. Dwinal RS 1944, c. 81, §6 73 Me. 428; 86 Me. 244; 127 Me. 136; 132 Me. 67
05/23/1947 Veterinarian's duties (Downing vs. Ballard) Ralph W. Farris, AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1945, c. 275 RS 1944, c. 27, §73
05/28/1947 Mileage Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, State Controller PL 1945, c. 324; PL 1947, c. 396 RS 1944, c. 14, §28
05/28/1947 Appointment of Deputy Fire Inspector by Fire Inspector Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG A. W. Perkins, Insurance Commissioner RS 1944, c. 85, §21 ff
05/29/1947 Tax paid on fuel used in motor boats Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1947, c. 349 RS 1944, c. 14, §166
05/29/1947 Tax paid on fuel used in motor boats Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor PL 1947, c. 349 RS 1944, c. 14, §166 This is slightly different than the published version
05/29/1947 Expenses of members of the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. W. Campbell, Chief Clerk, Board of Barbers and Hairdressers PL 1935, c. 112; PL 1937, c. 190 RS 1944, c. 22, §205; RS 1944, c. 22, §207
05/29/1947 Credit for excise paid Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 19, §41
06/02/1947 Potato tax Ralph W. Farris, AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner of Agriculture RS 1944, c. 14, §206 ff
06/02/1947 State Police pay schedule Ralph W. Farris, AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1947, c. 385 RS 1944, c. 13, §5
06/03/1947 Definitions of various terms used in the Employees' Retirement Act Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384
06/04/1947 L.D. 837, (Chapter 384, P. L. 1947) Employees' Retirement System Ralph W. Farris, AG H. A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education PL 1947, c. 384
06/04/1947 State employees as members of military & naval reserves Ralph W. Farris, AG Lester M. Hart, Assistant Adjutant General RS 1944, c. 12, §80
06/06/1947 Town entering into long-term contract to rent a building to be used for school purposes Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG H. A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education
06/13/1947 Railroad franchise tax Ralph W. Farris, AG Archibald M. Knowles PL 1881, c. 91; PL 1927, c. 27; PL 1945, c. 42 RS 1883, c. 6, §42; RS 1903, c. 8, §25; RS 1916, c. 9, §27; RS 1930, c. 12, §30; RS 1944, c. 14, §110; RS 1944, c. 14, §111; RS 1944, c. 14, §114; RS 1944, c. 81, §4 136 Me. 525 19260716
06/16/1947 Funds for operation of inheritance tax division, July 1 through August 12, 1947 Ralph W. Farris, AG R. C. Mudge, Commissioner, Finance PL 1947, c. 354
06/18/1947 Service station selling gasoline under different name Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 88, §168 ff
06/20/1947 Permits for interstate bus operators Ralph W. Farris, AG George E. Hill, Public Utilities Commission PL 1947, c. 362 RS 1944, c. 44, §1-A
06/20/1947 Distribution of laws, statutes and court reports to free public libraries Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion B. Stubbs, Librarian PL 1945, c. 7; PL 1945, c. 378 RS 1944, c. 38, §18 ff; RS 1944, c. 38, §29
06/20/1947 Effective date of Chapter 384, P.L. 1947 Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred W. Hollingdale, Deputy Treasurer PL 1947, c. 384
06/23/1947 Accounts receivable Ralph W. Farris, AG R. C. Mudge, Commissioner, Finance
06/24/1947 Loss on loans made through the Commissioner of Agriculture Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG W. E. Haley, Clerk, Farm Lands Loan Commission P&SL 1935, c. 5
06/26/1947 Increase in pension Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System Resolves 1947, c. 85
06/27/1947 Meetings of the State Military Defense Commission Ralph W. Farris, AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General PL 1943, c. 349 RS 1944, c. 12, §12
06/27/1947 Conformity with the Food and Drug Act Ralph W. Farris, AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner of Agriculture RS 1944, c. 27, §168; RS 1944, c. 27, §201
06/30/1947 Effective date of Chapter 384, P. L. 1947 Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384
06/30/1947 Liability of the State Park Commission for the use of facilities in various state parks and memorials Ralph W. Farris, AG Charles P. Bradford, State Park Commission
07/01/1947 Authority for making regulations allowing Maine sardine packers to pack sardines for export, that do not conform to the Maine food and drug law and the Federal Food and Drug Act Ralph W. Farris, AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner of Agriculture RS 1944, c. 27, §168; RS 1944, c. 27, §201
07/01/1947 Eligibility for unemployment compensation under Chapter 340, P. L. 1947 Ralph W. Farris, AG L. C. Fortier, Chairman, Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission PL 1947, c. 340
07/02/1947 Expense allowance to highway engineers assigned to field duty Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
07/07/1947 Bill for the repair of state-owned buildings Ralph W. Farris, AG W. H. Deering, Treasurer, Augusta State Hospital Council Order #133
07/08/1947 Length of trailer attached to a motor vehicle Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Stanton S. Weed, Director, Division of Motor Vehicles PL 1947, c. 348
07/08/1947 Employment of teachers who have reached retirement age Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1947, c. 384
07/15/1947 Legal fees Ralph W. Farris, AG E. H. Bubar, President, Board of Chiropractice Examination RS 1944, c. 17, §1; RS 1944, c. 17, §5; RS 1944, c. 65, §1; RS 1944, c. 65, §3
07/16/1947 Application of outdoor advertising law to sign on a building owned and operated by Snow's Canned Foods Ralph W. Farris, AG John C. Burnham, Administrative Assistant, State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 20, §112 19470523
07/18/1947 Application of a student at Bowdoin College for a resident hunting and fishing license Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §58
07/22/1947 Statutory limit on the amount of aid to dependent children of veterans Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Fred W. Rowell, Director, Division of Veterans' Affairs PL 1947, c. 370; PL 1947, c. 386 RS 1944, c. 22, §302
07/25/1947 Pensioner restored to service Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 60, §8
07/25/1947 Indians refused service Ralph W. Farris, AG John M. Dudley PL 1947, c. 191; LD 289 (93rd Legis. 1947) RS 1944, c. 81, §6
07/28/1947 An Act Preventing Drinking in Public Places, Chapter 363, P. L. 1947 Ralph W. Farris, AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1947, c. 363 RS 1944, c. 57, §96-A
07/28/1947 Contracts between State Department of Education and municipalities in which are located state teacher training institutions Ralph W. Farris, AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner & Director of Teacher Preparation, Education PL 1943, c. 147 RS 1930, c. 19, §185; RS 1944, c. 37, §78
07/29/1947 Calling of special session to amend the tobacco tax Ralph W. Farris, AG Wallace C. Philoon, Administrative Assistant, Executive PL 1947, c. 377 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §13
07/31/1947 Fair hearing - delay of action by department Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Keppel, Deputy Commissioner, Health and Welfare RS 1944, c. 22, §262
07/31/1947 Law relating to the confidential nature of records Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, Commissioner of Health and Welfare
07/31/1947 Squirrel Island Village Corporation audit Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor P&SL 1909, c. 12; P&SL 1921, c. 10 RS 1944, c. 9, §21; RS 1944, c. 80, §31; RS 1944, c. 80, §83; RS 1944, c. 122, §17 120 Me. 15 Me. Const. Art. IX, §15
08/05/1947 Additional privileges of law - local participating districts Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 60
08/05/1947 Land leased by the University of Maine from the United States Government Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner of Agriculture
08/05/1947 Transfer of funds from highway surplus account Ralph W. Farris, AG Russell W. Carter, Supervising Accounting Auditor, State Highway Commission P&SL 1947, c. 190
08/06/1947 Testing of water supplies for public schools Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. W. Campbell, Director, Sanitary Engineering PL 1947, c. 305
08/06/1947 Bill submitted to the President of the Board of Chiropractice Examination and Registration for the services of a speaker at the meeting of the Chiropractic Association of Maine Ralph W. Farris, AG Edward Witham, Bureau of Accounts and Control RS 1944, c. 65, §3
08/07/1947 Bail commissioners Ralph W. Farris, AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, State Police RS 1944, c. 113, §34
08/08/1947 Amendment to Unfair Sales Act Ralph W. Farris, AG W. E. Chase, Director, Tobacco Tax Division PL 1947, c. 377 RS 1944, c. 14, §186 ff; RS 1944, c. 170, §1
08/11/1947 Robert Maxwell Associates agreement for radio program Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, Maine State Police
08/12/1947 Right to service retirement benefits of an employee of a participating local district who was discharged for good cause Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System RS 1944, c. 60, §1; RS 1944, c. 60, §5; RS 1944, c. 60, §8
08/12/1947 Claim for refund of contributions to the Teachers' Retirement Association Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §212 ff; RS 1944, c. 37, §241
08/19/1947 Service station selling gasoline under different name Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Bureau of Taxation RS 1944, c. 88, §168
08/21/1947 Chapter 330, Public Laws of 1947, An Act Relating to the Manufacture and Sale of Bedding and Upholstered Furniture Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. W. Campbell, Director, Sanitary Engineering PL 1947, c. 330 RS 1944, c. 22, §147 ff
08/22/1947 Passamaquoddy district authority Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Ralph C. Masterman
08/25/1947 Chapter 25, § 24, as amended Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor PL 1945, c. 278 RS 1944, c. 25, §24
08/28/1947 State Employees' Retirement System benefits to divorced person after death of member Ralph W. Farris, AG E. L. Walter, Supervisor, Employees' Retirement System
09/01/1947 Legal debt limit of a town Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education Me. Const. Art. IX, §15
09/02/1947 Squirrel Island Village Corporation Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Real Estate Commission
09/05/1947 "Three consecutive weeks" John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Unemployment Compensation Commission PL 1947, c. 375 RS 1944, c. 24, §7; RS 1944, c. 24, §19
09/12/1947 Amendment to Unfair Sales Act Ralph W. Farris, AG W. E. Chase, Director, Tobacco Tax Division PL 1947, c. 130 RS 1944, c. 170, §1
09/12/1947 Contracts for school buses Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §8
09/12/1947 Corporations Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, Assessor
09/17/1947 Gasoline tax - common carriers Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Ernest H. Johnson, Assessor PL 1947, c. 362 RS 1944, c. 14, §244; RS 1944, c. 14, §247; RS 1944, c. 248
09/24/1947 Creation of the Westport-Wiscasset Bridge District Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Members of the Westport-Wiscasset Bridge District P&SL 1947, c. 103
09/25/1947 Chapter 25, § 36 Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG C. T. Russell, Deputy Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §36
09/30/1947 Supplies for state institutions Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Homer M. Orr, Purchasing Agent RS 1944, c. 14, §35 ff
09/30/1947 Qualification of Isaiah M. Hodges under State Employees' Retirement Act Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Director, Employees' Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 60, §6-A
10/02/1947 Maine Turnpike Authority Ralph W. Farris, AG Lelia E. Griffin, Director, Gasoline Tax Division P&SL 1941, c. 69 Another version of this is dated 10/08/1947
10/02/1947 Wages and time of payment, summer camp Ralph W. Farris, AG Carl T. Russell, Deputy Commissioner, Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §38
10/06/1947 Review of opinions regarding OAA, ADC and AB, July 1 and 8, 1947, by Assistant AG Bird Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, Commissioner of Health and Welfare PL 1945, c. 251; PL 1947, c. 370 RS 1944, c. 22, §260; RS 1944, c. 22, §285 19470701; 19470708
10/07/1947 Letter, Col. Loring F. Stetson, Jr., to Governor Hildreth regarding the personnel stationed at Dow Field - hunting licenses Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hildreth, Governor PL 1947, c. 276 RS 1944, c. 33, §32; RS 1944, c. 33, §58
10/07/1947 "Voluntary elections" John S. S. Fessenden, AAG L. C. Fortier, Chairman, Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission RS 1944, c. 24, §8; RS 1944, c. 24, §19
10/13/1947 Enforcement of shellfish industry laws Ralph W. Farris, AG Richard E. Reed, Commissioner, Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries P&SL 1903, c. 317; PL 1937, c. 230; PL 1941, c. 283; PL 1947, c. 137; PL 1947, c. 332 RS 1944, c. 34, §87 97 Me. 66; 105 Me. 76 19410517
10/14/1947 Interpretation of the Town Road Improvement Fund Act Ralph W. Farris, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission PL 1947, c. 329 RS 1944, c. 20, §42-B ff
10/16/1947 Holding check of deceased prisoner Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Warden, Maine State Prison
10/16/1947 Revocation of wholesale dealers' license Ralph W. Farris, AG W. E. Chase, Director, Tobacco Tax Division PL 1947, c. 130 RS 1944, c. 170, §1
10/16/1947 Registration of motor vehicles owned by Maine Turnpike Authority Ralph W. Farris, AG Stanton S. Weed, Director, Division of Motor Vehicles P&SL 1941, c. 69
10/20/1947 Power to extend the open season on account of the closing of the woods to hunting because of the dry spell PL 1945, c. 344 Horace Hildreth, Governor
10/21/1947 State contribution for local public health nursing services George C. West, AAG RS 1944, c. 80, §92; RS 1944, c. 80, §109
10/22/1947 Adoption of committed children George C. West, AAG PL 1947, c. 393 RS 1944, c. 22, §239A; RS 1944, c. 22, §241
10/28/1947 Authority to act under provisions of P.L. 233, 80th Congress, entitled "An Act to Make Surplus Property Available for the Alleviation of Damage Caused by Flood or Other Catastrophe" AG Horace Hidreth, Governor RS 1944, c. 11, §14; 61 Stat. 422
10/28/1947 Authority to accept gifts from private sources John S. S. Fessenden, AAG Horace Hidreth, Governor RS 1944, c. 11, §15
10/30/1947 Suspension of hunting in York County Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hidreth, Governor PL 1945, c. 344
10/30/1947 Private property repairs in the prison workshop Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Warden, Maine State Prison
10/31/1947 Cars having more than one spotlight Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Joseph F. Young, Jr., Deputy Chief, Maine State Police PL 1947, c. 320 RS 1944, c. 19, §116
11/04/1947 Chapter 320, P. L. 1947 Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1947, c. 320
11/05/1947 Fines and fees Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG W. Earle Bradbury, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §110
11/05/1947 Pension of Helen C. Jacobson pending an award to her of workmen's compensation for permanent disability Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
11/05/1947 Frank H. Kent retirement benefits Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384; Resolves 1947, c. 54 RS 1944, c. 37, §212 ff
11/13/1947 Turnpike Authority Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, Maine State Police P&SL 1941, c. 69 RS 1944, c. 19, §1
11/24/1947 Interstate benefit payment plan John S. S. Fessenden, AAG L. C. Fortier, Chairman, Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission RS 1944, c. 24, §11
11/28/1947 Land of University of Maine Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner, Agriculture
12/02/1947 North Berwick School District Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hildreth, Governor P&SL 1947, c. 59
12/03/1947 Witness fees, State Police Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Linwood F. Crockett, Clerk of Courts, Cumberland County PL 1947, c. 385 RS 1944, c. 13, §5; RS 1944, c. 19, §134; RS 1944, c. 137, §5
12/03/1947 Wages and subsistence - emergency Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General PL 1939, c. 277 RS 1944, c. 12, §58
12/04/1947 Spot and fog lights Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, State Police PL 1947, c. 320
12/16/1947 Legal right of municipal officers to expend monies in excess of the appropriation voted at town meetings Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 95, §4
12/16/1947 The state's contribution to Maine Teachers' Retirement Association Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §221 ff
12/16/1947 Carnivals subject to licenses Ralph W. Farris, AG David B. Soule, Commissioner of Insurance RS 1944, c. 88, §53
12/17/1947 Payment of interest on non-negotiable bonds of the state held by the University of Maine and the Augusta State Hospital Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, State Controller Resolves 1917, c. 47; PL 1917, c. 89
12/17/1947 2¢ increase in gasoline tax Ralph W. Farris, AG Raymond C. Mudge, Commissioner, Finance PL 1927, c. 251; PL 1947, c. 349 RS 1944, c. 14, §159 ff
12/20/1947 Transportation of lobsters under sections 115-116, Ch. 34, R. S. 1944 Nunzi F. Napolitano, AAG Richard E. Reed, Commissioner, Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1944, c. 34, §115; RS 1944, c. 34, §116
12/22/1947 Legal dates for packing herring Ralph W. Farris, AG A. M. G Soule, Chief, Division of Inspection, Agriculture PL 1945, c. 66; PL 1947, c. 42; PL 1947, c. 248 RS 1944, c. 27, §198; RS 1944, c. 34, §24
12/23/1947 Credit for excise tax for someone that replacement vehicle Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 19, §41
12/23/1947 Witness fees Ralph W. Farris, AG Leon L. Spinney, Judge, Brunswick Municipal Court PL 1947, c. 290
12/24/1947 Electrolysis for the removal of hairs Ralph W. Farris, AG Dean Fisher, Secretary, Board of Barbers and Hairdressers PL 1933, c. 227 RS 1944, c. 22, §208
12/24/1947 Use of state-aid funds towards the construction of a public pier or landing that is part of the public way Ralph W. Farris, AG H. S. Weymouth, Superintendent, State Aid Roads, Highway Department
12/30/1947 Complaints of neglect of children Ralph W. Farris, AG George M. Davis, Judge of Probate, Somerset County PL 1933, c. 1 RS 1944, c. 22, §237; RS 1944, c. 22, §238
12/31/1947 Chapter 357, P. L. 1947 Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education PL 1947, c. 357 RS 1944, c. 37, §92-A ff
01/05/1948 Payment on contract for school building Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, State Controller
01/14/1948 County of residence for people admitted to the Pownal State School from other state institutions Ralph W. Farris, AG N. S. Kupelian, Superintendent, Pownal State School RS 1944, c. 23, §154; RS 1944, c. 140, §9
01/15/1948 Insurance coverage for privately owned vehicles operating in state service Ralph W. Farris, AG Raymond T. Adams, Supervisor, Travel Bureau PL 1947, 390 RS 1944, c. 14, §29
01/16/1948 Taking and canning of herring Ralph W. Farris, AG D. T. Malloy, Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1947, c. 248 RS 1944, c. 27, §198 ff; RS 1944, c. 34, §24
01/16/1948 Retirement of Chief Inspector James A. Adams Ralph W. Farris, AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, State Police RS 1944, c. 13, §4; RS 1944, c. 13, §21
01/20/1948 Qualification of Forest Commissioner Ralph W. Farris, AG L. H. Fox, Payroll Department, Accounts and Control
01/21/1948 Auburn Public Library Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 38, §28; RS 1944, c. 60, §16; RS 1944, c. 60, §17 101 Me. 148; 116 Me. 86; 130 Me. 217
01/21/1948 Cases of Anton R. Jordan, employee of State Forestry Department, and Alton J. Albee, employed by the State Highway Department Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
01/22/1948 Authority to issue single number plate for use in 1948 Ralph W. Farris, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State PL 1941, c. 306 RS 1944, c. 19, §17
01/23/1948 Section 80, Chapter 12, R. S. 1944 Ralph W. Farris, AG John C. Burnham, Administrative Assistant, Highway RS 1944, c. 12, §80
01/26/1948 Definition of "teacher" in the retirement law Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System RS 1944, c. 60, §1; RS 1944, c. 60, §2; RS 1944, c. 60, §4
01/28/1948 Investigation any person that may be lawfully liable for the support of the insane Ralph W. Farris, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §137
01/30/1948 Audit of the Norway Water District's accounts Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor P&SL 1941, c. 55; PL 1945, c. 378; PL 1947, c. 361 RS 1944, c. 9, §21; RS 1944, c. 80, §116 134 Me. 414
01/30/1948 P. L. 1945, Chapter 74, Section 87 Ralph W. Farris, AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1945, c. 74 RS 1944, c. 19, §87
01/30/1948 Hartland School District, Chapter 29, P. & S. L. 1947 Ralph W. Farris, AG William O. Bailey, Department of Education P&SL 1947, c. 29
01/30/1948 US Supreme court case relating to game wardens searching a car without a warrant Ralph W. Farris, AG Thomas S. Bridges, County Attorney RS 1944, c. 33, §107 61 Me. 116; 45 S.Ct. 280; 68 S.Ct. 222
01/30/1948 Receipt of inheritance by patient in the Pownal State School Ralph W. Farris, AG N. S. Kupelian, Superintendent, Pownal State School
01/30/1948 Eugenic sterilization Ralph W. Farris, AG N. S. Kupelian, Superintendent, Pownal State School
02/04/1948 CID contract - Department of the Army Ralph W. Farris, AG Laurence C. Upton, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1944, c. 13, §1
02/06/1948 Creditable service for a teacher who became a state employee Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 60, §3 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
02/06/1948 Town using state money for furnishing electric and water to school Ralph W. Farris, AG Gordon D. Briggs PL 1947, c. 403 RS 1944, c. 37, §204; RS 1944, c. 37, §206
02/09/1948 Tax on property in Indian Township No. 4, Penobscot Ralph W. Farris, AG Arthur J. Fenton, Director of Taxation
02/09/1948 Permissible expenditure of state funds for heat, light, water and janitor service at a school Ralph W. Farris, AG Gordon D. Briggs
02/09/1948 License for adjuster of insurance company doing business in Maine Ralph W. Farris, AG David B. Soule, Commissioner, Insurance PL 1947, c. 155 RS 1944, c. 56, §256
02/12/1948 Imposition of blueberry tax on blueberries grown and purchased in Canada but processed in Caribou Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1945, c. 281 RS 1944, c. 14, §224; RS 1944, c. 14, §227
02/13/1948 Salary adjustments in lieu of holiday time Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor 19411211
02/13/1948 Installation of parking meters in the town of Damariscotta Ralph W. Farris, AG Ralph A. Gallagher, Judge, Municipal Court, Lincoln
02/13/1948 Retirement status fo a guard at the Maine State Prison Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 60, §6-A
02/19/1948 Payment of fire suppression costs by the town of Centerville Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Howard W. Nester, Fire Emergency Committee PL 1945, c. 362
02/27/1948 Resignation of an assessor Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 80, §38 93 Me. 178; 131 Me. 333; 103 US 471; 103 US 480
03/04/1948 Veterans' preference in state employment Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Fred Rowell, Veterans' Affairs PL 1945, c. 360 RS 1944, c. 59, §12-A
03/04/1948 Status of a child born in England of an English mother who subsequently married in this state an American citizen Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service 124 Me. 71
03/04/1948 Northeast Airlines, Inc. Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 49, §123
03/04/1948 Fees and compensation payable to executors and trustees Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Ernest R. d'Amours, AG, New Hampshire RS 1944, c. 140, §44
03/09/1948 Portland Public Library Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384
03/09/1948 Tax on amputee automobiles Ralph W. Farris, AG Alexander Netefor RS 1944, c. 19, §38; RS 1944, c. 19, §44 ff; 49 Stat. 607; 60 Stat. 910
03/09/1948 Legality of Sea and Shore Fisheries Rule No. 50 Ralph W. Farris, AG Edwin R. Smith, County Attorney, Hancock PL 1933, c. 2; Resolves 1935, c. 90; Resolves 1935, c. 91; PL 1947, c. 332 RS 1944, c. 34, §3
03/15/1948 R. S., Chapter 81, Section 6, Subsection X Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1947, c. 29 RS 1944, c. 81, §6
03/16/1948 Change of enrolment Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Laura D. Marston, Chairman, Board of Registration, Auburn RS 1944, c. 4, §2
03/16/1948 Investment of trust funds Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Donald D. Young, Treasurer & Collector, Bath RS 1944, c. 55, §38; RS 1944, c. 80, §106; RS 1944, c. 80, §128
03/17/1948 Form of the bond whereby the surety agrees to comply with certain conditions Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Francis H. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital
03/17/1948 Damage to water mains Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG W. H. Bradford, Highway Department
03/18/1948 Legal responsibilities of the State Park Commission Ralph W. Farris, AG Ivan A. Trueworthy, Chairman, State Park Commission RS 1944, c. 32, §23
03/22/1948 Rules and regulations for state parks and memorials Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Charles P. Bradford, Superintendent, State Park Commission RS 1944, c. 32, §26
03/22/1948 Former employees of E. R. A. Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System 134 Me. 448
03/22/1948 Interpretation of Section 20 of Chapter 59, R.S. 1944, relating to solicitation of political campaign contributions Ralph W. Farris, AG Ober C. Vaughan, Director, Personnel RS 1944, c. 59, §20
03/29/1948 Responsibility of State Park Commission and its members for injuries received through accidents on park property Ralph W. Farris, AG Ivan A. Trueworthy, Chairman, State Park Commission
03/30/1948 Council Order #76, March 3, 1948 Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, State Controller RS 1944, c. 14, §43 ff Council Order #76
03/30/1948 Revised Statutes, Chapter 142, Section 15 Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 142, §15
03/30/1948 License for adjuster of insurance company doing business in Maine Ralph W. Farris, AG David B. Soule, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1944, c. 56, §256
03/31/1948 Incorporation of a town school district without the emergency preamble Ralph W. Farris, AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education
04/06/1948 Transfer, M.T.R.A. funds to Employees' Retirement System Ralph W. Farris, AG Alfred W. Perkins, Actuary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 37, §227; RS 1944, c. 37, §236
04/12/1948 Interpretation of the legality, involving the approval of the Act, Chapter 102, P. & S. L. 1947, relating to the school district of the town of New Gloucester Ralph W. Farris, AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education P&SL 1947, c. 102
04/12/1948 Religion in the schools Ralph W. Farris, AG H. V. Tweedie RS 1944, c. 37, §127 68 S.Ct. 461 19430901
04/13/1948 Trustees - University of Maine Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Horace Hildreth, Governor P&SL 1865, c. 532
04/20/1948 Funds of a deceased member to the duly appointed administrator or personal representative Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384
04/26/1948 Arrangements for raising funds to construct a new school gymnasium in Island Falls Ralph W. Farris, AG H. A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 126, §18
04/26/1948 Liability of parents evading the compulsory school attendance law Ralph W. Farris, AG E. E. Roderick, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §80 ff
04/28/1948 Accident reporting law Ralph W. Farris, AG Joseph F. Young, Deputy Chief, Maine State Police PL 1945, c. 306
04/28/1948 Seed Potato Board Ralph W. Farris, AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1945, c. 153; PL 1947, c. 235 RS 1944, c. 27, §124 ff
04/28/1948 Demand for more vault and work space for the office of the Registry of Deeds of Waldo County Ralph W. Farris, AG County Commissioners, Waldo County RS 1944, c. 79, §16; RS 1944, c. 79, §131
04/30/1948 Produce Dealers Supply Co. Ralph W. Farris, AG A. M. G. Soule, Chief, Division of Inspection, Department of Agriculture RS 1944, c. 27, §225 ff
04/30/1948 Mileage - inspectors, certified seed potatoes Ralph W. Farris, AG H. H. Harris, State Controller PL 1947, c. 396
05/06/1948 Sections 38 and 39 of Chapter 25, R. S. Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1911, c. 39; PL 1935, c. 111; PL 1937, c. 193; PL 1939, c. 316; PL 1941, c. 218 RS 1944, c. 25, §38; RS 1944, c. 25, §39 91 Me. 59; 114 Me. 258
05/07/1948 Retirement - Edward E. Roderick Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1941, c. 328; PL 1947, c. 384
05/12/1948 Power line right of way - Sebago Lake State Park Ralph W. Farris, AG Charles P. Bradford, Superintendent, State Park Commission RS 1944, c. 32, §23
05/12/1948 Payment into the system of back contributions by teachers Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 37, §221 ff
05/18/1948 Section 38, Chapter 25, R. S. Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §38
05/20/1948 Advertising near the turnpike Ralph W. Farris, AG John C. Burnham, Administrative Assistant, Highway PL 1947, c. 279
05/20/1948 Section 25, Chapter 25, R.S. 1944, relating to employment of females Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry PL 1941, c. 324 RS 1944, c. 25, §25
05/25/1948 Milk sales at Veterans Administration Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Milk Control Board 63 S.Ct. 628 US Const. Art. I, §8
05/26/1948 Basin Pond, Fayette Ralph W. Farris, AG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §5
05/26/1948 Legal age for license Ralph W. Farris, AG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §32
05/28/1948 Collection of insurance premium tax Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1947, c. 31 RS 1944, c. 14, §136
05/28/1948 Deeds to the state Ralph W. Farris, AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General
06/01/1948 Sale of yellow margarine in Maine Ralph W. Farris, AG R. P. Webster, Office Manager, Agriculture RS 1944, c. 124, §6
06/03/1948 Fishway - Meddybemps Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §10
06/07/1948 Classification of personal office assistants Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §24; RS 1944, c. 25, §25
06/10/1948 Corporate franchise tax, R. S. Chapter 14, Sections 102-108 Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §102 ff 108 Me. 272
06/10/1948 Corporate franchise tax, R. S. Chapter 14, Sections 102-108 Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §102 ff 108 Me. 272 This is different than the published version
06/15/1948 Out-of-state architect Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Arthur R. Savage, Secretary, Maine State Board of Architects PL 1945, c. 356
06/16/1948 Illegal possession of perch caught in the waters of New Brunswick Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG John M. Dudley, Judge, Calais Municipal Court RS 1944, c. 33, §37 88 Me. 385; 119 Me. 257
06/23/1948 Duties and responsibilities of the Department of Audit relating to the University of Maine Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor P&SL 1865, c. 532; PL 1931, c. 216; PL 1937, c. 206; PL 1941, c. 27; PL 1943, c. 345; PL 1945, c. 98; PL 1945, c. 337; PL 1945, c. 378 RS 1944, c. 16, §3 105 Me. 214 19430325
06/23/1948 Academy aid Ralph W. Farris, AG Harry I. Rollins, House Resolves 1947, c. 155 RS 1944, c. 27, §106
06/28/1948 Section 1, Chapter 349, P. L. 1947 Ralph W. Farris, AG R. E. Reed, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1947, c. 349 RS 1944, c. 14, §166
07/06/1948 Amounts due deceased employee Ralph W. Farris, AG John C. Burnham, Administrative Assistant, Highway
07/06/1948 Records, Maine Teachers Retirement Association Ralph W. Farris, AG H. A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education
07/06/1948 Section 2, Chapter 23, Laws of 1937 (Resolves) - beam trawls Ralph W. Farris, AG Richard E. Reed, Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries Resolves 1937, c. 23
07/06/1948 Claim of Austin A. Towle, Winterport, Route 1 Ralph W. Farris, AG John B. Church, Superintendent of Maintenance
07/07/1948 Registered architect doing structural design without qualifying as professional engineer Ralph W. Farris, AG Bryant L. Hopkins, Secretary, State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers PL 1945, c. 356
07/12/1948 Stamp shipments Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor
07/19/1948 Taxation of Indians Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1947, c. 191 RS 1944, c. 81, §6
07/20/1948 Audit, on petition Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor
07/21/1948 Bids - Augusta State Hospital Ralph W. Farris, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service
08/06/1948 Inspection of commodities except milk and cream Ralph W. Farris, AG A. M. G. Soule, Chief, Division of Inspection, Department of Agriculture RS 1944, c. 27, §184
08/12/1948 Minors employes on licensed premises Henry Hazelton, AAG E. A. Stover, Chairman, State Liquor Commission PL 1947, c. 89 RS 1944, c. 57, §38-A
08/13/1948 Town audits Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1945, c. 8; PL 1945, c. 84; PL 1945, c. 378 RS 1944, c. 80, §117
08/16/1948 Issuance of a license to a person practicing manicuring in a barber shop Ralph W. Farris, AG Dean Fisher, Secretary, Board of Barbers and Hairdressers RS 1944, c. 22, §205 ff
08/26/1948 Hunting and fishing license for Indian born in Canada Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Paul L. Hanscom, Warden Supervisor, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 3, §4
08/31/1948 Northeast Aviation Company Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 56 S.Ct. 252; 59 S.Ct. 692; 60 S.Ct. 406 19391025; 19450514
08/31/1948 Investment of funds Ralph W. Farris, AG R. L. Ervin, President, Houlton School District
08/31/1948 Responsibility of the superintendent when boys and girls are taken from the institution by relatives or outsiders Ralph W. Farris, AG N. S. Kupelian, Superintendent, Pownal State School
09/07/1948 Legislative Research Committee Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1947, c. 392 RS 1944, c. 9, §23 ff
09/07/1948 Removal and renewed residence of voter Ralph W. Farris, AG Franklin Fisher PL 1945, c. 317 RS 1944, c. 3, §19
09/20/1948 GI training of real estate salesmen Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred W. Rowell, Director, Division of Veterans' Affairs RS 1944, c. 75, §3
09/21/1948 Snow removal Ralph W. Farris, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission
09/28/1948 Alumni trustee - "graduate" Ralph W. Farris, AG John Seeley, University of Maine PL 1883, c. 196
09/28/1948 Religious instruction in schools Ralph W. Farris, AG Harold B. Clifford, Superintendent of School, Boothbay Harbor RS 1944, c. 37, §127 68 S.Ct. 461 US Const. Amend. 1
09/30/1948 Investment of bridge funds Ralph W. Farris, AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer of State P&SL 1925, c. 89; P&SL 1929, c. 126; P&SL 1935, c. 88; PL 1945, c. 22 RS 1944, c. 15, §11
10/01/1948 Payment for blood tests Ralph W. Farris, AG James L. Reid, County Attorney, Kennebec
10/04/1948 Teaching of religion in public schools Ralph W. Farris, AG Chairman of a Piscataquis County committee on Bible instruction RS 1944, c. 37, §127 68 S.Ct. 461
10/06/1948 Distribution of records of vital statistics to certain institutions and officers Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion B. Stubbs, Librarian, State Library RS 1944, c. 38, §22; RS 1944, c. 38, §29
10/06/1948 Sign on warehouse Ralph W. Farris, AG Chauncey Robbins, House RS 1944, c. 20, §111 ff
10/12/1948 Juvenile records Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police
10/13/1948 Religious activities in State Prison Ralph W. Farris, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner, Institutional Service
10/19/1948 Use of state property Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG State Park Commission
10/20/1948 Sale of school buses Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG W. O. Bailey, Education
10/29/1948 State taxation of private property in federal territory Ralph W. Farris, AG S. Waldo Burgess, Town Manager
11/01/1948 Tree surgery Ralph W. Farris, AG H. B. Peirson, State Entomologist, Forest Service RS 1944, c. 32, §51; RS 1944, c. 32, §52
11/01/1948 Name change of the Comet Flying Club to the Androscoggin Athletic Association Ralph W. Farris, AG Joseph Young, Deputy Chief, State Police RS 1944, c. 50, §3
11/04/1948 Unused school buildings in unorganized territory Ralph W. Farris, AG Edward L. McMonagle, Department of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §153
11/04/1948 School buildings in deorganized places Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1945, c. 182 RS 1944, c. 37, §153; RS 1944, c. 90, §13 19481104
11/04/1948 Purchase of additional equity in the Employees' Retirement System Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 37, §221 ff
11/05/1948 Spotlights Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1947, c. 320 RS 1944, c. 19, §116
11/05/1948 Legal procedure in adjusting the forestry district tax Ralph W. Farris, AG A. D. Nutting, Forest Commissioner RS 1944, c. 32, §74
11/19/1948 Right of game warden to use a siren on their car Ralph W. Farris, AG A. H. Cummings, Game Warden PL 1947, c. 34 RS 1944, c. 19, §32
11/22/1948 Reimbursement of municipalities for forest fire suppression costs Ralph W. Farris, AG A. D. Nutting, Forest Commissioner PL 1945, c. 362 RS 1944, c. 85, §58
11/23/1948 Payment to employee leaving employment Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §38
11/23/1948 Fort Knox Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Charles P. Bradford, Director, Park Commission
11/23/1948 Fort Knox Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Charles P. Bradford, Director, State Park Commission
12/10/1948 Amount to reduce benefits in disqualification cases John S. S. Fessenden, AAG L. C. Fortier, Chairman, Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission PL 1935, c. 192 RS 1944, c. 24, §5
12/10/1948 Damage claim - pheasants Ralph W. Farris, AG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist, Animal Industry RS 1944, c. 33, §79
12/13/1948 Destruction of employer payroll reports John S. S. Fessenden, AAG L. C. Fortier, Chairman, Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission RS 1944, c. 1, §36
12/15/1948 Bath Water District easement Ralph W. Farris, AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General RS 1944, c. 12, §24
12/15/1948 Gasoline tax refunds Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §160; RS 1944, c. 14, §166
12/15/1948 Requirement for the establishment of a sheriff's office in the shiretown of a county Ralph W. Farris, AG Herbert L. Punkham, Sheriff, Lincoln County RS 1944, c. 79, §16; RS 1944, c. 79, §165
12/17/1948 Conflict of interest of Legislator running for municipal office, especially selectman Ralph W. Farris, AG Arthur T. Dickson Me. Const. Art. IV, §11
12/22/1948 Apportionment of state stipend Ralph W. Farris, AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1947, c. 366 RS 1944, c. 27, §16; RS 1944, c. 50
12/22/1948 Fees Ralph W. Farris, AG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §18; RS 1944, c. 33, §110
12/22/1948 Pheasants - damage claim Ralph W. Farris, AG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist, Animal Industry RS 1944, c. 33, §79 19481210
12/23/1948 Dividends paid by mutual life insurance companies Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §135
12/27/1948 Forestry district Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 32, §73; RS 1944, c. 85, §58
12/29/1948 Payment in lieu of taxes Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Secretary, Seed Potato Board
01/14/1949 Acceptance of federal grants Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner, Education RS 1944, c. 11, §14; RS 1944, c. 11, §15
01/27/1949 Marking of state-owned cars Ralph W. Farris, AG Governor and Council PL 1947, c. 390 RS 1944, c. 14, §29
01/27/1949 Lamoine Naval Coaling Station Ralph W. Farris, AG Governor and Council P&SL 1941, c. 81; PL 1949, c. 309
01/28/1949 Lamoine Naval Coaling Station Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor P&SL 1941, c. 81; PL 1949, c. 309 19310310; 19490127
01/28/1949 Blood tests Ralph W. Farris, AG James P. Archibald, County Attorney RS 1944, c. 19, §121
01/29/1949 Jails and local police lock-ups Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1944, c. 122, §26
01/29/1949 Section 9, Chapter 77, R. S. 1944 Ralph W. Farris, AG Carl L. Treworgy, Secretary, Racing Commission PL 1947, c. 358 RS 1944, c. 77, §9
01/29/1949 York Electric Company contract Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police Resolves 1949, c. 169
01/31/1949 Legality of Potato Tax Committee allotment Ralph W. Farris, AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner of Agriculture RS 1944, c. 14, §206 ff
01/31/1949 Probation officers in Washington County Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1945, c. 139; PL 1947, c. 317 RS 1944, c. 136, §28
01/31/1949 Returning of prisoner for violating of parole Ralph W. Farris, AG J. Wallace Lovell, Warden, Maine State Prison RS 1944, c. 136, §19; RS 1944, c. 136, §20
02/03/1949 Annual audits of quasi-public corporations Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1947, c. 361
02/09/1949 Blood transfusions for children Ralph W. Farris, AG N. S. Kupelian, Superintendent, Pownal State School
02/09/1949 Richmond-Dresden Bridge Ralph W. Farris, AG Russell W. Carter, Chief Accountant
02/18/1949 Detectives Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1949, c. 26 RS 1944, c. 131, §14
02/21/1949 Directorship Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
02/22/1949 L.D. No. 770, S.P. 454, An Act to Relieve Towns of Maintenance of State and State Aid Highways, and to Provide for Construction of State Aid Highways Ralph W. Farris, AG S. Waldo Burgess, House PL 1947, c. 349; PL 1949, c. 18 133 Me. 537; 17 S.Ct. 766; 26 S.Ct. 674 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §9
02/23/1949 Land in Caribou Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General
02/23/1949 Damage to New England Telephone & Telegraph Company's cable on the grounds of the Pownal State School Ralph W. Farris, AG N. S. Kupelian, Superintendent, Pownal State School
02/24/1949 Legal services Ralph W. Farris, AG H. A. Ladd, Secretary, Maine Maritime Academy RS 1944, c. 17, §1
02/25/1949 Use of armories for the purpose of procuring recruits and general morale building for the National Guard Ralph W. Farris, AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General
02/25/1949 Authority of the State Highway Commission to grant permits Ralph W. Farris, AG John C. Burnham, Administrative Assistant, State Highway Commission PL 1947, c. 348 RS 1944, c. 19, §89
02/25/1949 Requirement of license to discharge waste from factory Ralph W. Farris, AG William P. Hinckley, Acting Technical Secretary, Sanitary Water Board PL 1945, c. 345 RS 1944, c. 72
02/25/1949 Patient appearing in probate court Ralph W. Farris, AG H. G. Wood, Treasurer, Bangor State Hospital
02/25/1949 Bill for services for Cumberland County for assistance in guarding a prisoner arrested by a state trooper Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police
02/25/1949 Compensation for injured employee Ralph W. Farris, AG Edward P. Witham, Business Agent, Pownal State School PL 1949, c. 380 RS 1944, c. 26, §11
03/01/1949 Letter of Major D. J. Smart Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
03/02/1949 Liquor licenses Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1947, c. 163; PL 1947, c. 164; PL 1949, c. 192; PL 1949, c. 419 RS 1944, c. 57, §60
03/02/1949 Your inquiry concerning probation officers Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 136, §28
03/03/1949 Sheriffs' fees Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1947, c. 313
03/07/1949 Stover Airport Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor PL 1947, c. 349 RS 1944, c. 14, §166-A
03/07/1949 Clam bills and riparian rights Ralph W. Farris, AG Sanford J. Prince, House RS 1903, c. 41 12 Me. 222; 37 Me. 472; 75 Me. 594; 102 Me. 229; 105 Me. 76
03/07/1949 Payment of municipal parking by state-owned vehicles Ralph W. Farris, AG Edward P. Witham, Business Agent, Pownal State School
03/11/1949 School residence Ralph W. Farris, AG Edward L. McMonagle, Director, Schools in Unorganized Territory
03/15/1949 Chapman town orders to school teachers Ralph W. Farris, AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer of State
03/18/1949 Bang's Disease Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis G. Buzzell, Chief, Division of Animal Industry PL 1945, c. 275 RS 1944, c. 27, §52; RS 1944, c. 27, §73 ff
03/18/1949 Importation and processing of lobster meat Ralph W. Farris, AG Richard E. Reed, Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1947, c. 332 RS 1944, c. 34, §120
03/18/1949 Transportation of inmate of the Bangor State Hospital to court Ralph W. Farris, AG H. G. Wood, Treasurer, Bangor State Hospital
03/22/1949 LD 900 relating to motor vehicle accidents Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Committee on Judiciary LD 900 (94th Legis. 1949) Me. Const. Art. IX, §19
03/22/1949 Liabilities of parties outlined in LD 685 Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Committee on Judiciary Resolves 1949, c. 178 RS 1944, c. 20, §16
03/22/1949 Taxation of unorganized territory Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor 97 Me. 595
03/23/1949 L.D. 340, a resolve transferring moneys from the Employees' Retirement Fund to the General Fund ($108,000) Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1947, c. 384; Resolves 1949, c. 128 RS 1944, c. 60, §12
03/24/1949 Check drawn by the state on the Augusta Trust Company in favor of Clifford E. Herrick Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Russell W. Carter, Supervising Accountant-Auditor, Highway Department Resolves 1949, c. 113
03/25/1949 Milk prices Ralph W. Farris, AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner of Agriculture
03/25/1949 Hutchinson Hardware Co., Inc. Ralph W. Farris, AG Harry E. Henderson, Deputy Treasurer of State
03/25/1949 Stopping truck drivers and checking on their union cards Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police
03/25/1949 Journal transfer #1394, $652, Health & Welfare to Insurance, appropriation #7230 Ralph W. Farris, AG David B. Soule, Insurance Commissioner PL 1947, c. 188 RS 1944, c. 85, §29
03/25/1949 Journal transfer from the Insurance Department to the Health and Welfare Department Ralph W. Farris, AG H. H. Harris, State Controller
03/28/1949 Designation of Department of Health and Welfare as the state water pollution agency for the purpose of receiving federal funds Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, Commissioner of Health and Welfare LD 807 (94th Legis. 1949)
03/30/1949 Transfers between the state hospitals to the Pownal State School Ralph W. Farris, AG Harrison C. Greenleaf, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §13
03/30/1949 Authority of Maine State Police to enforce game laws Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1944, c. 33, §19; RS 1944, c. 33, §86; RS 1944, c. 33, §119
03/30/1949 Non-resident fishing licenses turned over to company in bankruptcy Ralph W. Farris, AG Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §32
03/31/1949 Power line right of way - Sebago Lake Ralph W. Farris, AG Charles P. Bradford, Director, Park Commission RS 1944, c. 32, §23 19480512
03/31/1949 Packers of cat food Ralph W. Farris, AG A. M. G. Soule, Chief, Division of Inspection, Agriculture
04/05/1949 Policy of Veterans Administration relating to guardianship of committed children Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, Commissioner of Health and Welfare
04/05/1949 Awards made to the Department of Health and Welfare as guardian of committee children Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, Commissioner, Health and Welfare Contains note: "See June 7, 1949 to Jean Bangs"
04/11/1949 Rent control Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor 63 Stat. 18
04/14/1949 State's right to build a dam on Marsh Stream at West Winterport Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor Resolves 1945, c. 115 RS 1944, c. 40, §11
04/14/1949 Transportation between Beals and Jonesport Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor P&SL 1954, c. 135
04/15/1949 Section 17, Chapter 25 Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1945, c. 277; PL 1947, c. 150 RS 1944, c. 25, §17
04/15/1949 Interpretation of Chapter 37, Section 201, as amended Ralph W. Farris, AG H. A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education PL 1947, c. 403 RS 1944, c. 37, §201
04/19/1949 Transfer of patient Ralph W. Farris, AG John H. Welch, Administrative Assistant for Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §117
04/19/1949 Right of way of person riding or driving a horse Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 19, §111
04/27/1949 Dental hygienist scope of practice Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Raymond A. Derbyshire PL 1947, c. 139 RS 1944, c. 66, §21
04/28/1949 Imposition of additional taxes by additional assessment Abraham Breitbard, Deputy AG Harry M. Brown, House
05/01/1949 Speed at intersections and effect of the use of dolly wheels on registration John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police
05/05/1949 Refund of license fees Ralph W. Farris, AG Richard E. Reed, Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1949, c. 105; PL 1949, c. 224
05/16/1949 Parolee from the State School for Girls receiving care and treatment in the New Hampshire State Mental Hospital Ralph W. Farris, AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §117
05/17/1949 L.D. 1388, as passed by the 94th Legislature, Chapter 388, P.L. 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG C. L. Treworgy, Secretary, Racing Commission PL 1949, c. 388 RS 1944, c. 77, §9; RS 1944, c. 77, §12
05/18/1949 Section 24 of Chapter 25 Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §24
05/26/1949 Military leave Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
05/26/1949 Special resolves Ralph W. Farris, AG H. S. Weymouth, Engineer, Secondary Highways Resolves 1949, c. 183; P&SL 1949, c. 208
05/27/1949 Section 139 of Chapter 14, R. S., as amended Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor PL 1945, c. 118; PL 1947, c. 15 RS 1944, c. 14, §136; RS 1944, c. 14, §139 19450202
05/27/1949 Highway funds Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor P&SL 1947, c. 190; P&SL 1949, c. 208
05/27/1949 Claim for damage to car caused by depression on Wiscasset-Edgecomb bridge Ralph W. Farris, AG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission
05/27/1949 Chapter 388, P. L. 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG Carl L. Treworgy, Secretary, Racing Commission PL 1949, c. 388
05/27/1949 Opinion on appropriations for the development and improvement of state park facilities Ralph W. Farris, AG Charles P. Bradford, Director, Park Commission Resolves 1949, c. 206
05/27/1949 What constitutes a breach of public interest in relation to the deposits of waste Ralph W. Farris, AG William P. Hinckley, Acting Technical Secretary, Sanitary Water Board PL 1945, c. 345; PL 1947, c. 266; PL 1949, c. 332 RS 1944, c. 72, §6
05/28/1949 Chapter 214, P&SL 1949, §2-A, cost-of-living increase to state employees Ralph W. Farris, AG Raymond C. Mudge, Commissioner of Finance and Budget Officer P&SL 1949, c. 214; Resolves 1949, c. 21; SP 705 (94th Legis. 1949)
06/07/1949 Chapter 388, P. L. 1949, §15 Ralph W. Farris, AG Carl L. Treworgy, Secretary, Racing Commission PL 1949, c. 388
06/07/1949 Administration of the law in regard to minors who are receiving state aid Ralph W. Farris, AG Jean L. Bangs, AAG
06/07/1949 Religious education Ralph W. Farris, AG Robert Sydney Gass, Director, Fryeburg Academy 68 S.Ct. 461 US Const. Amend 1; US Const. Amend 14
06/08/1949 Section 139 of Chapter 14, R. S. Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §139 19490527
06/10/1949 Chapter 210, P&SL 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police P&SL 1949, c. 210
06/10/1949 Electoral college Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
06/10/1949 Governor serving as board member of out of state organization Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor Me. Const. Art. I, §4
06/10/1949 Training of officers and establishment of new Bureau of Identification and Investigation of Crime Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
06/11/1949 Appropriations in Chapter 21 of the Resolves of 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG H. H. Harris, State Controller P&SL 1947, c. 188; P&SL 1949, c. 214; Resolves 1949, c. 21
06/13/1949 Disposition of fines collected by the Bath Municipal Court for violations of ordinances of the City of Bath Ralph W. Farris, AG J. W. Randlette, Chairman, County Commissioners of Sagadahoc County P&SL 1937, c. 64; P&SL 1949, c. 3 RS 1944, c. 137, §5
06/24/1949 Racing Commission regulation relating to daily doubles Ralph W. Farris, AG Carl L. Treworgy, Secretary, Racing Commission RS 1944, c. 77, §10; RS 1944, c. 77, §15
06/27/1949 Chapter 374, P. L. 1949 - elevators Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1949, c. 374 RS 1944, c. 25, §99-A ff
06/27/1949 Maine Maritime Academy - eligibility for state retirement plan Ralph W. Farris, AG H. A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education P&SL 1947, c. 24
06/30/1949 Vacation periods John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Unemployment Compensation Commission
06/30/1949 Fertilizer tax - P. L. 1949, c. 378 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor PL 1949, c. 378 RS 1944, c. 217-A 18 Me. 109; 45 Me. 507; 102 Me. 506
07/11/1949 Constitutionality of Resolve directing the closing of Mantle Lake in Presque Isle to all fishing by persons over the age of seventeen Ralph W. Farris, AG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden Resolves 1949, c. 34
07/12/1949 Warrant - excess weight of vehicle Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1947, c. 348
07/14/1949 Appointments to Aeronautics Commission under Chapter 389, P.L. 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1949, c. 389 RS 1944, c. 21, §4
07/15/1949 Charge for indexing instruments Ralph W. Farris, AG Ralph Sterling, Register of Deeds, Skowhegan, Maine PL 1949, c. 404 RS 1944, c. 79, §232
07/15/1949 Procedure in picketing Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry
07/15/1949 Overpayments Ralph W. Farris, AG L. C. Fortier, Chairman, Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission RS 1944, c. 24, §16; RS 1944, c. 99, §90
07/19/1949 Conveyance of private school pupils John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Edward L. McMonagle, Director, Schools in Unorganized Territory RS 1944, c. 37, §3; RS 1944, c. 37, §23 67 S.Ct. 504
07/19/1949 Mittimus fees Ralph W. Farris, AG Ray S. Foster, Sheriff of Washington County RS 1944, c. 79, §166
07/19/1949 Board of Registration in Medicine accepting graduates of Continental European Medical Schools Ralph W. Farris, AG Adam P. Leighton, Secretary, Board of Registration of Medicine
07/19/1949 Estate of former recipient of old age assistance Ralph W. Farris, AG Jean L. Bangs, AAG
07/19/1949 Public libraries John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System RS 1944, c. 38, §23 ff
07/19/1949 Westport-Wiscasset Bridge contract Ralph W. Farris, AG State Highway Commission
07/19/1949 Chapter 391, P.L. 1949, relating to wild bees Ralph W. Farris, AG Edward D. Johnson, State Horticulturist PL 1949, c. 391
07/19/1949 Conveyance of private school pupils John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Edward L. McMonagle, Director S.C.U.T., Department of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §3; RS 1944, c. 37, §23 67 S.Ct. 504
07/20/1949 Lewiston drive-in-theatre - outdoor advertising John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG John C. Burnham, Assistant to Chief Engineer, Highway RS 1944, c. 20, §116
07/25/1949 Lewiston drive-in-theater John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG John C. Burnham, Administrative Assistant, State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 20, §116
07/25/1949 Lewiston drive-in-theatre John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG John C. Burnham, Assistant to Chief Engineer, Highway RS 1944, c. 20, §116
07/26/1949 §89, Chapter 34, R. S., as replaced by Chapter 442, P. L. 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG Richard E. Reed, Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1949, c. 442 RS 1944, c. 34, §16; RS 1944, c. 34, §89; RS 1944, c. 34, §114
07/26/1949 Payment of benefits under the provisions of Chapter 291 of the Public Laws of 1949 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Unemployment Compensation Commission PL 1949, c. 291
07/27/1949 Return of land to the town of Norway Ralph W. Farris, AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General
07/27/1949 Issuance of winning pari-mutuel tickets that weren't paid for Ralph W. Farris, AG Carl L. Treworgy, Secretary, Racing Commission
07/27/1949 Taking of finger prints of all state employees Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1945, c. 333 RS 1944, c. 13, §13 ff
08/01/1949 Trust funds John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Ermo H. Scott, Department of Education RS 1944, c. 15, §14
08/01/1949 Interpretation of a portion of Chapter 417 of the Public Laws of 1949 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Francis G. Buzzell, Chief, Division of Animal Industry PL 1949, c. 417 RS 1944, c. 27, §127-B; RS 1944, c. 27, §127-F
08/02/1949 Time lag between hearing and the date of commitment of children John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG N. S. Kupelian, Superintendent, Pownal State School RS 1944, c. 96, §6
08/02/1949 Veterans' preference John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Personnel Department PL 1945, c. 360
08/03/1949 Night hunting - first and second offenses John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG W. Earle Bradbury, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1949, c. 250
08/03/1949 Eligibility, Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority to membership John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Employees' Retirement System
08/03/1949 Costs to be charged by municipal courts Ralph W. Farris, AG Louis Bernstein, Recorder, Portland Municipal Court PL 1949, c. 413 RS 1944, c. 79, §115 Includes note: "See Op. of Feb. 7, 1950 to the same."
08/09/1949 Home industry Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1949, c. 283 RS 1944, c. 25, §37-H ff
08/09/1949 Petition of Francis Carroll for a pardon Ralph W. Farris, AG Robert T. Smith, County Attorney RS 1944, c. 136, §40
08/10/1949 Use of school conveyances Ralph W. Farris, AG H. A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §9
08/10/1949 Canning company requiring employees to sign petition to reduce taxation or face wage cut Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry
08/10/1949 School property Ralph W. Farris, AG H. A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §8
08/10/1949 Serve yourself gasoline stations Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 85, §42
08/11/1949 Reconciliation of inconsistencies in Chapter 290, P. L. 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1949, c. 290 RS 1944, c. 25, §22 ff
08/11/1949 Experience rating John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG L. C. Fortier, Chairman, Maine Employment Security Commission PL 1949, c. 430 RS 1944, c. 24, §7
08/11/1949 Brookhaven National Laboratory, Associated Universities, Inc., Upton, N. Y. Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor
08/12/1949 Mt. Desert Island Secondary School District Ralph W. Farris, AG H. A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education P&SL 1949, c. 128
08/16/1949 Income from water privileges belonging to the Penobscot Tribe John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG John H. Welch, Administrative Assistant to the Governor RS 1944, c. 22, §342; RS 1944, c. 22, §350; RS 1944, c. 22, §351
08/23/1949 Federal agents to meet costs arising in carrying out the federal "standards for a merit system of personnel administration" John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Ober C. Vaughan, Director of Personnel; L. C. Fortier, Chairman, Employment Security; David H. Stevens, Commissioner of Health and Welfare PL 1941, c. 315 RS 1944, c. 11, §14
08/24/1949 Industrial home work Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1949, c. 283 RS 1944, c. 25, §37-A ff
09/02/1949 Steel manufacture (Maine Development Commission memo of August 29, 1949) John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1945, c. 248 126 Me. 121; 132 Me. 148 Me. Const. Art. I, §21
09/02/1949 State aid highways Ralph W. Farris, AG Clarence S. Crosby, Senate P&SL 1949, c. 208
09/06/1949 Expenses of Milk Advisory Committee John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1949, c. 278
09/06/1949 Expenses of Milk Advisory Committee John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1949, c. 278 This is different from the published version
09/07/1949 Sunday sports at agricultural fairs Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1947, c. 292; PL 1949, c. 440 RS 1944, c. 121, §39; RS 1944, c. 121, §40
09/07/1949 Game of flush Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police
09/08/1949 Sunday air show at the State Airport John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG William Tudor Gardiner, Chairman, Aeronautics Commission
09/08/1949 Chain-of-Ponds dam and screen Ralph W. Farris, AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game Resolves 1949, c. 175
09/08/1949 Funds payable to heirs abroad Ralph W. Farris, AG Charles N. Newfel, Public Administrator
09/09/1949 Sales to state institutions John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Milk Commission RS 1944, c. 28, §1
09/12/1949 Elevator inspectors; chief boiler inspector Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1949, c. 374 RS 1944, c. 25, §55; RS 1944, c. 59, §6; RS 1944, c. 59, §7
09/13/1949 Interpretation of Chapter 438, P. L. 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor PL 1949, c. 438 RS 1944, c. 55, §2
09/13/1949 Legal tuition charge Ralph W. Farris, AG Philip A. Annas, Associated Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1949, c. 443 RS 1944, c. 37, §98
09/14/1949 Livestock buyers from out of state John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Francis G. Buzzell, Chief, Division of Animal Industry PL 1949, c. 417
09/16/1949 Form for assessment of taxes for the year 1949-50 Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred L. Kenney, Director of Finance, Education Department P&SL 1949, c. 202
09/16/1949 Out-of-state council meeting (on state property) Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
09/19/1949 Employment security law John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1949, c. 430
09/20/1949 Claim of Somerville Plantation for reimbursement under the provisions of Chapter 356, P. L. 1949 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Austin Wilkins, Deputy Forest Commissioner PL 1945, c. 362; PL 1949, c. 356 RS 1944, c. 85, §58
09/20/1949 Educational benefits for war orphans John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education PL 1945, c. 360 RS 1944, c. 37, § 119 ff
09/21/1949 Provisions of law relative to private detectives John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1945, c. 2; PL 1949, c. 26 RS 1944, c. 131, §14
09/22/1949 Interpretation of Chapter 245, P. L. 1949 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Aeronautical Commission PL 1947, c. 337; PL 1949, c. 245 RS 1944, c. 14, §167
09/22/1949 Mileage John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, State Controller PL 1947, c. 396; PL 1949, c. 368 19470528
09/22/1949 Theatrical productions Ralph W. Farris, AG William B. Williamson PL 1949, c. 440 RS 1944, c. 121, §39
09/22/1949 Interpretation of Section 22 of Chapter 44, R. S. 1944 Ralph W. Farris, AG Edgar F. Corliss, Public Utilities Commissioner PL 1949, c. 212 RS 1944, c. 44, §22; RS 1944, c. 44, §27
09/23/1949 Information center, Kittery - contract for construction Ralph W. Farris, AG Everett F. Greaton, Executive Secretary, Maine Development Commission P&SL 1949, c. 206 RS 1944, c. 35
09/30/1949 Motor vehicle carrier transporting pulp wood from Maine to New Hampshire Ralph W. Farris, AG Edgar F. Corliss, Public Utilities Commissioner PL 1944, c. 212 RS 1944, c. 44, §22; RS 1944, c. 44, §27 19490922
10/01/1949 Itinerant photographers - Chapter 434, P. L. 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State PL 1949, c. 434 RS 1944, c. 88, §99-B
10/10/1949 Hunting licenses - state wards Ralph W. Farris, AG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden RS 1944, c. 33, §63
10/10/1949 Disposal of schoolhouses in deorganized towns Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 90, §13
10/10/1949 Dresser schoolhouse and lot in Albany Township Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor PL 1893, c. 216
10/12/1949 An Act to Incorporate the Skowhegan School District, Ch. 170, P&SL 1949 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State P&SL 1949, c. 170 81 Me. 538; 104 Me. 17
10/13/1949 General investigative activities of the State Police John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1944, c. 13
10/31/1949 Soil conservation John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Director Plant Industry, Agriculture RS 1944, c. 29, §10
11/03/1949 Snow removal - airports Ralph W. Farris, AG H. H. Harris, State Controller PL 1947, c. 337; PL 1949, c. 245 RS 1944, c. 14, §167
11/08/1949 Retaliatory provisions of insurance tax laws Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor PL 1947, c. 15 RS 1944, c. 14, §139; RS 1944, c. 56, §45
11/21/1949 Letter to you from William P. Shapleigh, Executive Secretary, Maine Truck Owners Association, dated November 16, 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1947, c. 126; PL 1947, c. 352; PL 1949, c. 349; PL 1949, c. 390 RS 1944, c. 19, §27; RS 1944, c. 19, §135; RS 1944, c. 44, §17 ff
11/25/1949 Planning and research questions re school property Ralph W. Farris, AG W. O. Bailey, Deputy Commissioner of Education
11/25/1949 Normal school and teacher college trust fund for scholarships Ralph W. Farris, AG H. A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education Resolves 1949, c. 210
11/25/1949 River and harbor improvements Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1949, c. 207 RS 1944, c. 80, §115-E; RS 1944, c. 80, §115-F
12/06/1949 Penobscot boom John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor P&SL 1842, c. 47, P&SL 1854, c. 298
12/06/1949 Contracts for repairs and construction of state buildings John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1943, c. 176 RS 1944, c. 14, §43 ff; RS 1944, c. 58, §5
12/19/1949 Contract between State of Maine and M.C.R.R., Carleton Bridge Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor Resolves 1941, c. 81
12/19/1949 Fees Ralph W. Farris, AG Hubert Ryan, Clerk, County Commissioners' Court, Franklin County PL 1947, c. 262; P&SL 1949, c. 95 RS 1944, c. 133, §28
12/20/1949 Powers of wardens to arrest and prosecute Ralph W. Farris, AG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden RS 1944, c. 33, §18; RS 1944, c. 33, §111
12/21/1949 Legality of withholding credentials, normal school, for nonpayment of fees Ralph W. Farris, AG Ermo H. Scott, Department of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §187
12/21/1949 Biddeford Municipal Court, referees' fees Ralph W. Farris, AG Albert W. Emmons, Clerk of Courts, York County PL 1855, c. 151; P&SL 1887, c. 247; P&SL 1899, c. 24 RS 1944, c. 96, §3
12/21/1949 Commitment to state hospitals for observation Ralph W. Farris, AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service PL 1947, c. 94
12/23/1949 Rodney Feyler application to Sanitary Water Board for license Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, Commissioner of Health and Welfare RS 1944, c. 72
12/27/1949 Gasoline tax allowance Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor PL 1947, c. 349; PL 1947, c. 379; PL 1949, c. 349 RS 1944, c. 14, §163
12/28/1949 Request from Internal Revenue Department for list of manufacturers engaged in industrial homework Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1949, c. 283 RS 1944, c. 25, §37-J
12/28/1949 Definition of "employer" Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1949, c. 283 RS 1944, c. 25, §37-B; RS 1944, c. 25, §37-J
12/28/1949 Promulgation of elevator rules Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1949, c. 374 RS 1944, c. 25, §99-C
12/28/1949 Commitment of resident of one town by another town Ralph W. Farris, AG Harold A. Pooler, Superintendent, Bangor State Hospital RS 1944, c. 23, §105
12/30/1949 Revenues from the elevator law, Chapter 374, P. L. 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1949, c. 374 RS 1944, c. 25, §99-G; RS 1944, c. 25, §99-K
01/04/1950 Sections 201 and 204 of Chapter 37, R. S. 1944, as amended Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §201; RS 1944, c. 37, §204
01/04/1950 Tuition Ralph W. Farris, AG W. O. Bailey, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §98
01/04/1950 Building inspectors John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Arthur R. Savage, Secretary, Maine State Board of Architects PL 1949, c. 242
01/05/1950 Disposition of money left on deposit Ralph W. Farris, AG Ralph Sterling, Register of Deeds, Skowhegan, Maine
01/05/1950 Insurance on automotive equipment used by the state Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
01/13/1950 State's sending a nurse to a pediatric school out of the state Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, Commissioner of Health and Welfare
01/17/1950 Sardine packing Ralph W. Farris, AG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1945, c. 78; PL 1951, c. 63 RS 1944, c. 27, §198 ff
01/17/1950 State contracts under Section 17, Chapter 122, R. S. 1944 Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1905, c. 155; PL 1931, c. 216 RS 1944, c. 14, §35 ff; RS 1944, c. 122, §17 108 Me. 553 19440218; 19450109
01/19/1950 Reinstatement Ralph W. Farris, AG Ober C. Vaughan, Director of Personnel
01/30/1950 8 week night harness racing law Ralph W. Farris, AG Carl L. Treworgy, Clerk, Racing Commission PL 1949, c. 388
01/31/1950 Board of Trustees, Greeley Institute Ralph W. Farris, AG Philip A. Annas, Associated Deputy Commissioner of Education P&SL 1913, c. 48; P&SL 1945, c. 66
01/31/1950 Legality of establishing procedure for approval of teacher-education criteria Ralph W. Farris, AG Ermo H. Scott, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §156
01/31/1950 Accident liability, rented property, teachers' colleges Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education
01/31/1950 State historian Ralph W. Farris, AG H. H. Harris, State Controller RS 1944, c. 39, §6
01/31/1950 Disposition of income from reserve in permanent trust funds Chapter 31, P. L. 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer of State PL 1949, c. 31
02/01/1950 Guardianship - inmates of institutions Ralph W. Farris, AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §175
02/01/1950 Transfer of mental patients from another state Ralph W. Farris, AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §117
02/01/1950 Settlement - Holden Turner Ralph W. Farris, AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service 66 Me. 78
02/01/1950 Settlement - Holden Turner Ralph W. Farris, AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service 66 Me. 78 This is different from the published version. Contains note: "See also Thomaston v. Greenbush, 106 Me. 245"
02/02/1950 Board of Elevator Rules and regulations Ralph W. Farris, AG Raymond C. Mudge, Commissioner of Finance PL 1949, c. 374 RS 1944, c. 25, §99-K
02/03/1950 Liability in case of school accident Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education 139 Me. 371
02/06/1950 Vacation pay for certain employees John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry
02/06/1950 Vacation pay for certain employees John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry This is different from the published version
02/07/1950 Vacancies in superintending school committees Ralph W. Farris, AG H. A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §42
02/07/1950 Tree surgery law Ralph W. Farris, AG H. B. Pierson, State Entomologist PL 1949, c. 149 RS 1944, c. 32, §51; RS 1944, c. 32, §52
02/07/1950 Fees Ralph W. Farris, AG Louis Bernstein, Recorder, Portland Municipal Court PL 1949, c. 413 RS 1944, c. 79, §111 ff; RS 1944, c. 96, §9
02/08/1950 Allotments for fiscal year, Chapter 14, Section 14, R. S. 1944 Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 14, §14
02/09/1950 Chapter 18, P. L. 1949, maintenance of state and state-aid highways Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1949, c. 18 RS 1944, c. 20, §29; RS 1944, c. 20, §45; RS 1944, c. 20, §46; RS 1944, c. 20, §50
02/16/1950 The Civil defense and public safety law John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1949, c. 298 RS 1944, c. 11-A
02/17/1950 Conference of county directors John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1949, c. 298 RS 1944, c. 11-A
02/23/1950 Refund of excise tax Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor
02/23/1950 Licensing of dogs in Medford Ralph W. Farris, AG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist, Department of Agriculture RS 1944, c. 79, §223; RS 1944, c. 88, §11; RS 1944, c. 88, §23
03/02/1950 Reimbursement for tuition Ralph W. Farris, AG Philip A. Annas, Associated Deputy Commissioner of Education
03/02/1950 Qualification of directors, Development Credit Corporation Ralph W. Farris, AG Homer E. Robinson, Bank Commissioner P&SL 1949, c. 104 RS 1944, c. 49, §31
03/08/1950 School bus Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police
03/14/1950 Voting by residents of unorganized territory Ralph W. Farris, AG John C. McFaul, Chairman, County Commissioners, Washington County RS 1944, c. 5, §64
03/17/1950 Fines imposed in unemployment fraud cases John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Stuart C. Burgess, AAG PL 1949, c. 430 RS1944, c. 24, §28; RS 1944, c. 137, §5
03/24/1950 Old age assistance John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
03/28/1950 Dead River and Flagstaff Plantation Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 81, §54; RS 1944, c. 81, §126
03/30/1950 Status of teachers at Ricker Classical Institute John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1949, c. 428
03/30/1950 Chapter 37, §§ 25 and 78-II John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 37, §25; RS 1944, c. 37, §78
04/03/1950 Volunteer fire departments John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor
04/03/1950 Chapter 366, Public Laws of 1949 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden PL 1949, c. 366
04/03/1950 Verification of audit petition John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 80, §116
04/05/1950 Elevator inspection John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1949, c. 374
04/06/1950 Verification of audit petition John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 80, §116; RS 1944, c. 80, §120 19500403
04/07/1950 County of Oxford Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 79, §6; RS 1944, c. 79, §130; RS 1944, c. 79, §131; RS 1944, c. 79, §197; RS 1944, c. 122, §17
04/10/1950 Sanford-Dover, N.H., line Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §111
04/11/1950 Liability of superintendents of schools to the provisions of Par. II, Sec. 201, C. 37, R. S. 1944, as amended John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Ermo H. Scott, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §77; RS 1944, c. 37, §201
04/11/1950 Equal pay for equal work Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education PL 1949, c. 262 RS 1944, c. 25, §38 ff
04/11/1950 Request, the National Association of State Budget Officers - block grants Ralph W. Farris, AG Raymond C. Mudge, Commissioner of Finance RS 1944, c. 14
04/11/1950 Equal pay for equal work Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner, Education PL 1949, c. 262 RS 1944, c. 25, §38 ff
04/20/1950 State liability for accident incurred in transporting the basketball team at the State Normal School, Presque Isle, Maine John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Ermo H. Scott, Deputy Commissioner of Education
04/20/1950 Carleton Day Reed d/b/n/Reed & Reed, Woolwich, Maine John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, State Controller
04/24/1950 Section 9, Chapter 78, R. S. 1944 Ralph W. Farris, AG Carl L. Treworgy, Clerk, Boxing Commission RS 1944, c. 78, §9
04/24/1950 Maine Seacoast Missionary Society Ralph W. Farris, AG Alonzo H. Garcelon, Division of Dental Health RS 1944, c. 66, §2 ff
04/25/1950 Fish screen, Plantation No. 33, Hancock County, Resolves of 1949, c. 106 Ralph W. Farris, AG H. H. Harris, State Controller Resolves 1949, c. 106
04/25/1950 Interpretation and definition of the word "shall" within the Revised Statutes Ralph W. Farris, AG Ralph A. Jewell, Chairman, Maine Racing Commission PL 1949, c. 388 19490517
04/27/1950 Requiring licenses of sulky drivers and concessionaires who sell selection cards at pari-mutuel tracks Ralph W. Farris, AG Carl L. Treworgy, Clerk, Racing Commission RS 1944, c. 77
05/01/1950 Speed at intersections and effect of the use of dolly wheels on registration John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1944, c. 19, §78; RS 1944, c. 19, §79; RS 1944, c. 19, §100; RS 1944, c. 19, §102
05/02/1950 Chapter 102, P&SL 1949; your memo of April 18, 1950 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education P&SL 1949, c. 102
05/05/1950 Motor vehicle inspection Ralph W. Farris, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1944, c. 19, §35
05/09/1950 Plane insurance John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General
05/09/1950 Old age assistance John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG George C. West, AAG PL 1945, c. 122 RS 1944, c. 22, §269-A
05/15/1950 Bid of Pennsylvania petroleum products company John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG H. M. Orr, Purchasing Agent
05/17/1950 Section C, Chapter 374, P. L. 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG E. K. Sawyer, Supervising Inspector of Elevators PL 1949, c. 374
05/23/1950 Tuition liability, §§98 and 99, laws relating to public schools John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Philip A. Annas, Department of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §98; RS 1944, c. 37, §99
05/23/1950 Housing acts John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1949, c. 441
05/23/1950 Operation of farm tractors without license John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1944, c. 19, §13; RS 1944, c. 19, §122 Contains note that is not in the published version: "2/16/62 Judge Weatherbee completely reversed this opinion in a later case. P.A.M."
05/23/1950 Operation of farm tractors without license John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1944, c. 19, §13; RS 1944, c. 19, §122
05/23/1950 §92-D, Chapter 37, R. S. 1944 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Fred L. Kenney, Director of Finance, Education Department RS 1944, c. 37, §92-A; RS 1944, c. 37, §92-D
05/29/1950 National highway safety Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 11, §14
05/29/1950 Chapter 357, P. L. 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG Maurice G. Pressey, Chairman, Merit Award Board PL 1949, c. 357 RS 1944, c. 14, §23; RS 1944, c. 59, §6-A ff
05/29/1950 Merit Award Board Ralph W. Farris, AG Raymond C. Mudge, Finance Commissioner PL 1949, c. 357 RS 1944, c. 14, §23
05/31/1950 Assessment for road repairs under Chapter 79, §§62 and 65 Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 79, §62; RS 1944, c. 79, §65
06/01/1950 Jurisdiction - national parks John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden
06/14/1950 Section 206, Chapter 37, R. S. 1944 Ralph W. Farris, AG H. A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education PL 1945, c. 350 RS 1944, c. 37, §206
06/14/1950 Fines imposed by courts martial Ralph W. Farris, AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General PL 1949, c. 326 RS 1944, c. 12, §67
06/14/1950 Tax collectors of towns Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 80, §12; RS 1944, c. 80, §15; RS 1944, c. 80, §18; RS 1944, c. 80, §22; RS 1944, c. 81, §106; RS 1944, c. 81, §107
06/21/1950 Letter from Nathan C. Fuller of H. C. Baxter & Bro., Hartland John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §28
06/22/1950 Policing harness racing John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1944, c. 77, §22
06/23/1950 Emil Lake account John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service
06/29/1950 Associated Hospital Service of Maine Ralph W. Farris, AG David B. Soule, Insurance Commissioner P&SL 1939, c. 24; PL 1939, c. 149; P&SL 1943, c. 21 RS 1944, c. 56, §217
06/29/1950 Deposits of state funds Ralph W. Farris, AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer of State RS 1944, c. 15, §11 40 Me. 287
07/05/1950 Correspondence with Ralph Jewell of the Racing Commission Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1945, c. 297; PL 1945, c. 361; PL 1947, c. 358; PL 1947, c. 366; PL 1949, c. 388 RS 1944, c. 77, §8; RS 1944, c. 77, §12
07/05/1950 Renting of school buildings Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education 19430901
07/06/1950 Section 38, Chapter 25, R. S. 1944 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §38
07/07/1950 Pott's Disease Ralph W. Farris, AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §166; RS 1944, c. 23, §167
07/12/1950 Your memo, July 8, 1950 - subject: appropriation John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG L. C. Fortier, Chairman, M. E. S. C. PL 1949, c. 430 RS 1944, c. 14, §14
07/12/1950 Term of office, Board of Registration of Optometrists John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1947, c. 333
07/17/1950 Elevator inspection frequency Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1949, c. 374 RS 1944, c. 25, §99-H
07/20/1950 Minors being allowed within any pari-mutuel enclosure Ralph W. Farris, AG Nathan H. Whitten, Chairman, Maine Running Horse Race Commission PL 1949, c. 289 RS 1944, c. 77-A, §18
07/20/1950 Trustees of Lucia Kimball Deering Hospital Fund, Saco, Maine Ralph W. Farris, AG Bernard C. Brown, Secretary PL 1945, c. 80 RS 1944, c. 147, §17-A
07/25/1950 Out-of-state incarceration of offenders Ralph W. Farris, AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service
07/26/1950 Method of placing insurance John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG David B. Soule, Insurance Commissioner RS 1944, c. 11, §12
07/26/1950 Rode-Rite asphalt Ralph W. Farris, AG H. M. Orr, Purchasing Agent RS 1944, c. 20
07/26/1950 Taxation of property deeded to the United States Government with reservation for a life estate to the grantor Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor
07/27/1950 Permit under Section 6, Chapter 72, R. S., as amended Ralph W. Farris, AG David H. Stevens, Member, Sanitary Water Board PL 1945, c. 345; PL 1947, c. 266; PL 1949, c. 332 RS 1944, c. 33, §57; RS 1944, c. 72, §4 ff
07/27/1950 Tiering and piling machines, P. L. 1949, Chapter 374, § 99-B Ralph W. Farris, AG E. K. Sawyer, Supervising Inspector of Elevators PL 1949, c. 374 RS 1944, c. 25, §99-B
08/02/1950 Letter from former inmate, State Prison John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
08/17/1950 Water testing law Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred L. Kenney, Director of Finance, Education Department PL 1947, c. 305 RS 1944, c. 22, §121-A; RS 1944, c. 37
08/17/1950 Liability of a town in which an inmate of the institution holds a pauper residence, for any medical or surgical expense they require while in the custody of the school Ralph W. Farris, AG Edward P. Witham, Business Agent, Pownal State School RS 1944, c. 23, §153
08/18/1950 Mileage of county attorney Ralph W. Farris, AG J. W. Randlette, Chairman, County Commissioners' Court RS 1944, c. 79, §130; RS 1944, c. 79, §131
08/28/1950 Contributions of missing person Ralph W. Farris, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System
08/28/1950 Sale of Criehaven schoolhouse Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor P&SL 1925, c. 10; PL 1945, c. 182 RS 1944, c. 37, §153
08/30/1950 Local enforcement powers under civil defense act John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Spaulding Bisbee PL 1949, c. 298 RS 1944, c. 11-A
09/05/1950 Scope of the work of the Board of Registration of Nurses John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Mildred I. Lenz, Educational Secretary, Board of Registration of Nurses RS 1944, c. 63, §2
09/05/1950 Liability of instructors at the teachers colleges and normal schools and of teachers employed under the Division of Unorganized Townships and Plantations John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Ermo H. Scott, Deputy Commissioner of Education 139 Me. 371
09/06/1950 Berry Library in Buxton Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education
09/11/1950 State Highway Commission Ralph W. Farris, AG Norman Weed, Budget Director
09/14/1950 Tuition in another town Ralph W. Farris, AG Philip A. Annas, Education
09/20/1950 Qualifications of the State of Maine to participate under the Dingell-Johnson Federal Aid to Fisheries Act of August 9, 1950 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG George J. Stobie, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1947, c. 355 RS 1944, c. 11, §14; RS 1944, c. 33, §63; RS 1944, c. 33, §110
09/28/1950 Pollen and fungus survey Ralph W. Farris, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor Resolves 1949, c. 140
09/28/1950 Town appropriation for tuition Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner, Education
09/29/1950 Fertilizer tax law, Chapter 378, P. L. 1949 Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor PL 1949, c. 378 RS 1944, c. 14, §217-A ff
10/04/1950 Sections 41 and 44 of Chapter 121, R. S. 1944 Ralph W. Farris, AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1933, c. 245; PL 1939, c. 255 RS 1944, c. 121, §37 ff
10/04/1950 Moosehorn Migratory Bird Refuge - jurisdiction Ralph W. Farris, AG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden Resolves 1937, c. 85
10/04/1950 Herring fishing in St. Croix River Nunzi F. Napolitano, AAG Richard E. Reed, Commissioner, Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries P&SL 1901, c. 499; PL 1933, c. 2; Resolves 1941, c. 125
10/11/1950 Sunday stock car racing John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1933, c. 245 RS 1944, c. 50; RS 1944, c. 121, §40 19490907
10/13/1950 Correct handling of absentee ballots Ralph W. Farris, AG Chairman, Board of Registration, Auburn RS 1944, c. 6, §7; RS 1944, c. 6, §8; RS 1944, c. 6, §10
10/17/1950 Chapter 429, P. L. 1949, Part C thereof John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Francis G. Buzzell, Chief, Division of Animal Industry PL 1949, c. 429 RS 1944, c. 27, §73-A
10/19/1950 Legal protection of patients Ralph W. Farris, AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service
10/20/1950 Certified seed Ralph W. Farris, AG E. L. Newdick, Chief, Division of Plant Industry, Agriculture PL 1945, c. 153 RS 1944, c. 27, §124 ff
10/20/1950 Certification of grain seed Ralph W. Farris, AG E. L. Newdick, Chief, Division of Plant Industry, Agriculture PL 1945, c. 153 RS 1944, c. 27, §124 ff
10/26/1950 Traffic survey John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG State Highway Commission P&SL 1941, c. 69; P&SL 1949, c. 208
10/30/1950 Research fellowship Ralph W. Farris, AG Everett F. Greaton, Executive Director, Maine Development Commission RS 1944, c. 14, §215
11/06/1950 Section 165 of Chapter 37 with respect to academies, when read in conjunction with Section 201 of Chapter 37, both sections as amended John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §154; RS 1944, c. 37, §165; RS 1944, c. 37, §201
11/07/1950 Hyde Memorial Home - subsidies Ralph W. Farris, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education PL 1945, c. 149 RS 1944, c. 37, §180-A ff
11/09/1950 Procedure to be followed when a child is taken from a school John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Howard L. Bowen, Associate Deputy Commissioner of Education
11/09/1950 Deed John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Harold J. Dyer, Director of State Parks
11/17/1950 Maine State Prison dairy farm - fire Ralph W. Farris, AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 85, §2
11/22/1950 Compensation for the death or injury of an individual performing civil defense duties in a local organization John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1949, c. 298 RS 1944, c. 11-A, §8
12/04/1950 Council Order No. 356 Ralph W. Farris, AG R. W. Carter, Supervising Accountant Auditor RS 1944, c. 20 Council Order #356
12/05/1950 Section 12, Uniform State Aeronautics Commission Act; Chapter 389, Public Laws of 1949, Paragraph I of Subsection I of Chapter 15 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Scott K. Higgins, Director, Aeronautics Commission PL 1949, c. 389
12/07/1950 Chapter 290, P. L. 1947, witness fees; police officers' fees Ralph W. Farris, AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1947, c. 290
12/07/1950 Residents of Indian Island voting in Old Town city elections Ralph W. Farris, AG James T. Ross, Chairman, Board of Registration, Old Town PL 1937, c. 209; PL 1941, c. 20; PL 1943, c. 132; PL 1947, c. 83; PL 1949, c. 349 RS 1944, c. 5, §64
12/11/1950 Sale of brook trout in East Millinocket, Maine Ralph W. Farris, AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §41 87 Me. 498; 8 S.Ct. 689; 57 S.Ct. 691
12/19/1950 Question of authority of the Governor of the State of Maine to extend regular enlistments of members of the military forces of the state Ralph W. Farris, AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General PL 1949, c. 326 RS 1944, c. 12, §33; RS 1944, c. 12, §90
12/21/1950 Taxation of insurance companies Ralph W. Farris, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §133; RS 1944, c. 85, §29
01/03/1951 Defense responsibility of towns John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Franz U. Burkett, House PL 1949, c. 298
01/05/1951 Licenses, leases, etc. John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Harold J. Dyer, Director, State Park Commission RS 1944, c. 32, §23
01/08/1951 Correspondence with Housing and Home Finance Agency re addition to State House, Augusta, Maine John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
01/08/1951 Office Building Authority John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor P&SL 1941, c. 76; P&SL 1943, c. 94; P&SL 1945, c. 51
01/09/1951 Municipal court fees John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor
01/12/1951 Coverage of state and local employees under old age and survivors insurance John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
01/16/1951 Workshops Neal A. Donahue, AAG Marion Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry
01/22/1951 Expenditures in excess of county estimates Neal A. Donahue, AAG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 79, §26; RS 1944, c. 79, §27
01/23/1951 Game preserves Neal A. Donahue, AAG Lawrence Phillips, House
02/07/1951 Uncollected costs of court John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1947, c. 290 RS 1944, c. 137, §5
02/08/1951 Income from money arising from the sale of timber and grass on public reserved lots John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer of State PL 1917, c. 261; PL 1919, c. 15 RS 1944, c. 32, §38
02/09/1951 Opportunity farm school John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner, Education
02/20/1951 Sale of surplus of booklet entitled "Fish of Maine" Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
02/20/1951 Department of Industrial Cooperation at the University of Maine John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG P&SL 1865, c. 532; PL 1945, c. 98
02/21/1951 Incompatibility John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
02/21/1951 Incompatibility John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor This is different from the published version
02/21/1951 Fees payable to the State of Maine on increase of stock of the Bates Manufacturing Company Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State P&SL 1850, c. 360; PL 1862, c. 152; Resolves 1875, c. 98; PL 1876, c. 65; PL 1931, c. 182; PL 1931, c. 183; PL 1931, c. 240; P&SL 1947, c. 165 RS 1930, c. 56, §47 ff; RS 1930, c. 56, §50; RS 1930, c. 56, §56; RS 1944, c. 49, §4; RS 1944, c. 49, §10; RS 1944, c. 49, §71 78 Me. 212 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §14 This is missing page 3
02/22/1951 Appropriations by towns Neal A. Donahue, AAG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1949, c. 298
02/22/1951 Appropriations by towns Neal A. Donahue, AAG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1949, c. 298 This is different from the published version
02/23/1951 Use of state seal John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 130, §7
03/05/1951 Financing the procurement of equipment John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1949, c. 298 RS 1944, c. 11, §14
03/12/1951 Hearings John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG H. H. Chenevert, Milk Commission
03/12/1951 Hearings John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG H. H. Chenevert, Milk Commission This is different from the published version
03/14/1951 Approval of plans for schoolhouses Neal A. Donahue, AAG William O. Bailey, Deputy Commissioner of Education 110 Me. 241
03/14/1951 Approval of plans for schoolhouses Neal A. Donahue, AAG William O. Bailey, Deputy Commissioner of Education 110 Me. 241 This is different from the published version
03/16/1951 Lamoine State Park Neal A. Donahue, AAG Harold J. Dyer, Director, State Park Commission
03/27/1951 Partnership of husband and wife Neal A. Donahue, AAG Maine Real Estate Commission RS 1944, c. 153, §39 91 Me. 542
03/28/1951 Maine State Office Building Authority John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, State Controller 146 Me. 183
04/03/1951 Elevator rules Neal A. Donahue, AAG Marion E. Martin, Chairman, Board of Elevator Rules RS 1944, c. 374, §99-C; RS 1944, c. 374, §99-H
04/09/1951 Elevators Neal A. Donahue, AAG Marion E. Martin, Chairman, Board of Elevator Rules PL 1949, c. 374
04/13/1951 Presque Isle Housing Authority, L. D. No. 610 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor P&SL 1951, c. 105
04/13/1951 Clarification of the civil defense law John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Franz U. Burkett, House
04/19/1951 "Public building" Neal A. Donahue, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §70
04/19/1951 Listings Neal A. Donahue, AAG Real Estate Commission RS 1944, c. 75, §2
04/23/1951 Chapter 328, P. L. 1947 John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1947, c. 328
04/26/1951 Teachers' contracts - P. L. 1951, Chapter 203 Neal A. Donahue, AAG Ermo H. Scott, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1951, c. 203
04/27/1951 Schoolhouse plans (Bingham) Neal A. Donahue, AAG William O. Bailey, Deputy Commissioner of Education P&SL 1949, c. 19 RS 1944, c. 37, §19; RS 1944, c. 37, §21
05/11/1951 Chapter 260, Public Laws of 1951, An Act Relating to Schooling in Unorganized Territory Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1951, c. 260 RS 1944, c. 14, §74-A; RS 1944, c. 37, §148
05/18/1951 Slash John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG A. D. Nutting, Forest Commissioner PL 1949, c. 363
05/21/1951 Penobscot Fishway Patrol John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games PL 1935, c. 174
05/21/1951 Last sentence of Sec. 2 of Article IV, Part Third, Constitution John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor 4 Me. 298; 18 Me. 142; 30 Me. 226; 47 Me. 238 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
05/22/1951 Employees in military or naval service John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1939, c. 314; PL 1943, c. 300; PL 1949, c. 91 RS 1944, c. 59, §23
05/22/1951 Propriety of committing an insane person to a state hospital on the authority of an osteopath John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Jerome Burrows, City Solicitor of Rockland PL 1945, c. 313 RS 1944, c. 23, §114 19421007
05/22/1951 Irrevocable consent John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Maine Real Estate Commission
05/22/1951 Authority of municipal officers to grant to the Unites States the right to place a pipe across a public way John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG H. J. Woodbury, Division Engineer, Corps of Engineers
05/22/1951 Right of employee to ssign his right to a sum of money payable at his retirement as collateral for a present loan John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick B. Dodd PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 60
05/22/1951 Legal rights of convicted felon John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG A. F. Lykke, Employment Placement Officer
05/22/1951 Coal controversy, Calais John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Homer Orr, State Purchasing Agent RS 1944, c. 14, §39
05/23/1951 Admission of graduate of Dalhousie University to practice dentistry John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG R. A. Derbyshire RS 1944, c. 66
05/28/1951 Whether the Maine sales tax has any effect up on the sales of real estate Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Alexander LaFleur, AG PL 1951, c. 250
05/28/1951 State exemption from the retail sales and use tax Boyd L. Bailey, AAG John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG PL 1951, c. 250
05/31/1951 Pipe line lease John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG A. D. Nutting, Forest Commissioner RS 1944, c. 1, §8
05/31/1951 Revocation of a guide's license John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG W. E. Bradbury, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §29
05/31/1951 Powers of arrest John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1951, c. 273 RS 1944, c. 11-A, §7
05/31/1951 Right of access to great ponds John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games 73 Me. 441; 118 Me. 503
05/31/1951 Federal repudiation of responsibility for costs of protecting federal property John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1945, c. 362
06/04/1951 Irrevocable consent James G. Frost, AAG Maine Real Estate Commission
06/07/1951 Pensions of retired members of the Maine State Police James G. Frost, AAG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1951, c. 408; P&SL 1951, c. 214
06/08/1951 Good time credits for parole violators James G. Frost, AAG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 136, §22 19440229
06/12/1951 Maynard Peasley case James G. Frost, AAG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 19, §121 92 Me. 389
06/14/1951 Lotteries James G. Frost, AAG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1944, c. 126, §11; RS 1944, c. 126, §18
06/14/1951 Sales tax - bottled gas PL 1951, c. 250
06/14/1951 Sales tax - leases to be regarded in lieu of purchase PL 1951, c. 250
06/21/1951 Eligibility James G. Frost, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1951, c. 330 95 Me. 564 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10
06/21/1951 Mileage James G. Frost, AAG H. H. Harris, State Controller PL 1951, c. 339; PL 1951, c. 340
06/22/1951 Salaries James G. Frost, AAG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1951, c. 408
06/22/1951 Civil office James G. Frost, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10
06/26/1951 Authority under secs. 22 and 24, Ch. 25, R. S. 1944 James G. Frost, AAG Evelyn D. Marshall, Factory Inspector, Labor and Industry PL 1951, c. 184 RS 1944, c. 25, §22; RS 1944, c. 25, §24
06/26/1951 Liquor Research Commission; School Building Commission James G. Frost, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor P&SL 1949, c. 213; PL 1949, c. 437; P&SL 1951, c. 218; PL 1951, c. 405
06/26/1951 Use of Maine woods for training purposes James G. Frost, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
06/29/1951 Application of sales and use tax law to City of Lewiston Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Mayor and municipal officers, City of Lewiston (Water Department) PL 1951, c. 250 RS 1944, c. 40, §15
07/05/1951 Law relating to barbering and hairdressing George C. West, AAG E. W. Campbell, Chief Clerk, Board of Barbers and Hairdressers PL 1951, c. 262 RS 1944, c. 22, §212; RS 1944, c. 22, §214
07/06/1951 Change of name of licensee - livestock dealer licensee James G. Frost, AAG Division of Animal Husbandry, Department of Agriculture
07/09/1951 Section 100-B, Chapter 323, P. L. 1951 James G. Frost, AAG John de Winter, Director, Traffic Division, State Police PL 1947, c. 348; PL 1951, c. 323 RS 1944, c. 19, §100 ff
07/09/1951 Use of state property James G. Frost, AAG A. D. Nutting, Commissioner, Forests
07/11/1951 Provisions of Chapter 411, P.L. 1951 James G. Frost, AAG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1951, c. 411
07/13/1951 Fees on certain sales William H. Niehoff, AAG H. H. Chenevert, Milk Commission
07/13/1951 Fees on certain sales Alexander A. LaFleur, AG H. H. Chenevert, Milk Commission This is a attributed to a different author than the published version
07/17/1951 Licenses required by Section 224-C, Chapter 184, P. L. 1951 James G. Frost, AAG A. K. Gardner, Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1951, c. 184 RS 1944, c. 27, §224-C
07/23/1951 Authority to hold and transfer women incarcerated at State Prison to the Women's Reformatory in Skowhegan Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison RS 1944, c. 23, §52
07/23/1951 Armory appropriation James G. Frost, AAG George M. Carter, Adjutant General Resolves 1949, c. 143
07/23/1951 Chapter 395, P. L. 1951 James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1865, c. 532; PL 1951, c. 395 RS 1944, c. 60-A Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
07/23/1951 "Shall" James G. Frost, AAG Rosaire L. Hallé, Commissioner, Harness Racing Commission PL 1949, c. 388 RS 1944, c. 77, §12 125 Me. 494
07/24/1951 Demurrage James G. Frost, AAG H. M. Orr, Purchasing Agent
07/24/1951 Agreement for coverage of state and local employees James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1951, c. 395
07/24/1951 Interstate Civil Defense and Disaster Compact James G. Frost, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1951, c. 173
07/26/1951 Archery Licenses James G. Frost, AAG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden PL 1951, c. 350
07/27/1951 Hand signal law James G. Frost, AAG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1951, c. 301 RS 1944, c. 19, §1; RS 1944, c. 19, §107-A
07/27/1951 Fees of Secretary of State James G. Frost, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 14, §33; RS 1944, c. 18, §6; RS 1944, c. 19, §5; RS 1944, c. 19, §8
07/31/1951 State Hospital records James G. Frost, AAG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service 19440209
08/02/1951 Chapter 2, Public Laws of 1951 James G. Frost, AAG Raymond C. Mudge, Finance Commissioner PL 1951, c. 2
08/02/1951 Interpretation of the word "keeper", in Ch. 342, P. L. 1951 James G. Frost, AAG W. Earle Bradbury, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1951, c. 342 RS 1944, c. 33, §84 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3
08/02/1951 Interpretation of Chapter 272, P.L. 1947, and Chapter 235, P.L. 1949, relating to public dances James G. Frost, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance PL 1947, c. 272; PL 1949, c. 235
08/02/1951 Itinerant photographer's application and licensure Herbert H. Sawyer, AAG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State PL 1949, c. 434 RS 1944, c. 88, §99-B; RS 1944, c. 88, §99-C
08/03/1951 "Agricultural society" James G. Frost, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance PL 1945, c. 249; PL 1949, c. 375 RS 1944, c. 27, §16; RS 1944, c. 88, §16 ff; RS 1944, c. 88, §53
08/14/1951 Portland University Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Morris P. Cates, Deputy Commissioner, Vocational Education Resolves 1875, c. 98; PL 1923, c. 99; P&SL 1925, c. 102; P&SL 1949, c. 40; P&SL 1951, c. 136 17 US 518 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §14; US Const. Art. I, §10
08/15/1951 Panel of mediators James G. Frost, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1951, c. 353
08/20/1951 Sales tax on cars Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor
08/20/1951 Sales tax transmitted by retailer Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1951, c. 250
08/21/1951 Fees James G. Frost, AAG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor 19510109
08/21/1951 Encumbrance of funds James G. Frost, AAG Kenneth B. Burns, Accountant Supervisor, Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 14, §21; RS 1944, c. 14, §23
08/21/1951 Citizenship James G. Frost, AAG Adam P. Leighton, Secretary, State Board of Registration of Medicine PL 1951, c. 223 Contains note: "See Nov. 1, 1951"
08/27/1951 Tuition liability James G. Frost, AAG Philip A. Annas, Associate Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §39; RS 1944, c. 37, §83; RS 1944, c. 37, §98 124 Me. 36
08/27/1951 Tuition liability James G. Frost, AAG Philip A. Annas, Associate Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §39; RS 1944, c. 37, §83; RS 1944, c. 37, §98 124 Me. 36 This unpublished version contains note: "see Shaw v. Small 124 Me. 36"
08/29/1951 State Police salary scales James G. Frost, AAG Leo Fox, Finance Department PL 1951, c. 408
08/30/1951 United Nations representatives - fishing licenses James G. Frost, AAG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden RS 1944, c. 33, §32
08/30/1951 Submission of checks during bid process James G. Frost, AAG C. H. Arber, Merit Award Board RS 1944, c. 20, §21
08/30/1951 Sections 22 and 24, Chapter 25, R. S. 1944 James G. Frost, AAG Evelyn D. Marshall, Factory Inspector, Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §22; RS 1944, c. 25, §24
08/30/1951 Section 124, Chapter 37, R. S. 1944 James G. Frost, AAG Ermo H. Scott, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §124
08/30/1951 Expenditure of funds for vocational rehabilitation James G. Frost, AAG Morris P. Cates, Deputy Commissioner, Education
09/04/1951 Tombstones as real estate Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 54 Me. 263; 95 Me. 287; 121 Me. 121
09/05/1951 Dogs James G. Frost, AAG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist, Department of Agriculture RS 1944, c. 88, §12
09/10/1951 Portable sawmills James G. Frost, AAG Fred E. Holt, Supervisor, Forestry PL 1949, c. 423
09/10/1951 School bus - signal law James G. Frost, AAG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1951, c. 301 RS 1944, c. 37, §9
09/10/1951 Employment of aliens James G. Frost, AAG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 11, §5
09/10/1951 Expenditures for publicity James G. Frost, AAG W. Earle Bradbury, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §63; RS 1944, c. 33, §110
09/10/1951 Vacancy in office of Register of Probate James G. Frost, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 140, §27 Me. Const. Art. VI, §7
09/12/1951 Commitments under Chapter 374, P.L. 1951 Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Harold A. Pooler, Superintendent, Bangor State Hospital PL 1951, c. 374 RS 1944, c. 23, §104 ff
09/14/1951 Vacation pay James G. Frost, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §38 19500206
09/14/1951 Admissions under Chapter 374, Public Laws of 1951 Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service PL 1951, c. 374 RS 1944, c. 23, §104 ff
09/17/1951 Salary adjustments - State Police James G. Frost, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1951, c. 408; PL 1951, c. 412; Resolves 1951, c. 120
09/17/1951 Jurisdiction for transfer James G. Frost, AAG Francis H. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital
09/18/1951 Change of election date in the Third District Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
09/21/1951 Controlled access road (Freeport) L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission PL 1949, c. 400 RS 1944, c. 20, §6; RS 1944, c. 20, §7; RS 1944, c. 20, §13
09/25/1951 Release of state's claim for old age assistance Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Everett F. Greaton, Executive Director, Maine Development Commission PL 1947, c. 336 RS 1944, c. 22, §272
09/25/1951 Appointment of members of the Maine School Building Authority James G. Frost, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1951, c. 405 RS 1944, c. 37, §215
09/26/1951 State subsidy payment rates for evening school programs, 1950-51 James G. Frost, AAG Morris P. Cates, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1951, c. 104 RS 1944, c. 37, §166
09/26/1951 Refunding highway and bridge bonds James G. Frost, AAG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer of State PL 1951, c. 338; P&SL 1951, c. 209
09/28/1951 Holding patient pending disposition of Probate Court proceedings Roger A. Putnam, AAG Francis H. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital PL 1951, c. 374
10/02/1951 Salary of Major Young James G. Frost, AAG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1947, c. 385; PL 1949, c. 310; PL 1951, c. 408 RS 1944, c. 13, §5
10/02/1951 Salary of Major Young Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1947, c. 385; PL 1949, c. 310; PL 1951, c. 408 RS 1944, c. 13, §5 This is a attributed to a different author than the published version
10/03/1951 License to married women James G. Frost, AAG Doris St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission
10/04/1951 Juvenile records James G. Frost, AAG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1951, c. 147 19481012
10/09/1951 Disposition of disclosure fees James G. Frost, AAG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor PL 1951, c. 1 RS 1944, c. 96, §9; RS 1944, c. 107, §23; RS 1944, c. 107, §24; RS 1944, c. 107, §42; RS 1944, c. 137, §5 70 Me. 36
10/10/1951 Boilers James G. Frost, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1935, c. 85 RS 1944, c. 25, §51 ff
10/17/1951 Statistics Neal A. Donahue, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §2; RS 1944, c. 25, §3, RS 1944, c. 25, §9
10/19/1951 Road program L. Smith Dunnack, AAG N. E. Weed, Budget Administrator P&SL 1951, c. 201
10/19/1951 Revocation or suspension of license James G. Frost, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1944, c. 75, §8
10/30/1951 Tax collector and selectman John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 80, §116
10/30/1951 County officers - Social Security Act James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 42 USCA 418
10/31/1951 Reversion of schoolhouse lot James G. Frost, AAG Peter M. MacDonald 85 Me. 448; 106 Me. 85
10/31/1951 Sales tax on demonstrators Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1951, c. 250 RS 1944, c. 19, §19
11/01/1951 Citizenship James G. Frost, AAG Adam P. Leighton, Secretary, State Board of Registration of Medicine 19510821
11/02/1951 Social Security - housing authorities James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1943, c. 260; PL 1949, c. 441 RS 1944, c. 81-A
11/02/1951 Wardens James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 60, §6-A
11/02/1951 Sale of cigarettes and tobacco on the basis of bids John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Harry E. Henderson, Deputy State Treasurer
11/05/1951 Resident and non-resident licenses, Inland Fisheries and Game John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 33, §58 19471007
11/07/1951 Railroad closings - school buses John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG John de Winter, Director, Traffic Division, State Police PL 1951, c. 235 RS 1944, c. 19, §37-A
11/07/1951 Inspection of private schools John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Philip A. Annas, Associate Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §3
11/07/1951 Maiden name as trade name James G. Frost, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission
11/09/1951 Age limits with respect to tenure of office John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor P&SL 1865, c. 532; P&SL 1951, c. 122
11/09/1951 Condemnation of land for school purposes James G. Frost, AAG William O. Bailey, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §10; RS 1944, c. 84, §29 ff
11/09/1951 Sirens James G. Frost, AAG Scott K. Higgins, Director, Aeronautics PL 1951, c. 20; PL 1951, c. 373
11/20/1951 Featherfish and spinning with rod and reel Neal A. Donahue, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33 §44
11/20/1951 Court cases before Judge Hugh Hastings John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games
11/20/1951 Court cases before Judge Hugh Hastings John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games This is a attributed to a different author than the published version
11/26/1951 Conservation of scallops in Penobscot Bay James G. Frost, AAG Ronald W. Green, Chief Warden, Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1951, c. 175 RS 1944, c. 33, §5
11/26/1951 License - Joseph Roy James G. Frost, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1944, c. 75, §5; RS 1944, c. 75, §8
11/27/1951 County extension associations James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1951, c. 395
11/27/1951 Lectures James G. Frost, AAG Doris St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission
11/27/1951 Hospital employees James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System
11/27/1951 Interrogatories re accidents and injuries James G. Frost, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §3; RS 1944, c. 25, §9
11/28/1951 Maine School Building Authority James G. Frost, AAG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner, Education PL 1951, c. 178; PL 1951, c. 405 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10
11/29/1951 Running Horse Race Commission James G. Frost, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1949, c. 289
11/29/1951 Teacher contract law James G. Frost, AAG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education PL 1951, c. 203 RS 1944, c. 37, §78
12/03/1951 Formal contracts James G. Frost, AAG Irving W. Russell, Superintendent of Public Buildings RS 1944, c. 14, §43 78 Me. 230 19090928
12/03/1951 Advertising for bids James G. Frost, AAG Irving W. Russell, Superintendent of Public Buildings RS 1944, c. 14, §44
12/03/1951 Damage by escaped inmates - State School for boys James G. Frost, AAG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service
12/04/1951 Chapter 201, P&SL 1951 James G. Frost, AAG Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer of State P&SL 1951, c. 201 139 Me. 416 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
12/14/1951 Salaries of trial justices Roger A. Putnam, AAG Harold J. Rubin, County Attorney, Sagadahoc PL 1947, c. 262
12/14/1951 Salaries of trial justices Roger A. Putnam, AAG Harold J. Rubin, County Attorney, Sagadahoc PL 1947, c. 262 62 Me. 296 This unpublished version contains note: "See also - Farwell v. Rockland 62 Me. 296"
12/14/1951 Escheat of unclaimed dividends of closed banks James G. Frost, AAG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer of State RS 1944, c. 55, §69; RS 1944, c. 55, §71
12/14/1951 Land purchases James G. Frost, AAG John H. Maasen, Jr., Biologist, Inland Fisheries and Game
12/14/1951 Probationary periods; contract forms and notice of termination James G. Frost, AAG Ermo H. Scott, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1951, c. 203
12/14/1951 Payments to superintendents as provided in Section 71, Chapter 37 James G. Frost, AAG Fred L. Kenney, Director of Finance, Department of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §71
12/14/1951 Burden of proof or proceeding with proof on hearing re revocation of operator's license John S. S. Fessenden, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 19, §6; RS 1944, c. 19, §9
12/14/1951 Right of Board of Dental Examiners to hire an undercover detective to investigate a dentist James G. Frost, AAG R. A. Derbyshire, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners
12/18/1951 Licensing of state agencies under milk control law James G. Frost, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 26, §2
12/18/1951 Licensing of state agencies under milk control law Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 26, §2 This is a attributed to a different author than the published version
12/18/1951 Indian reservations James G. Frost, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor Resolves 1849, c. 186; Resolves 1867, c. 133; Resolves 1878, c. 6; PL 1883, c. 137; Resolves 1883, c. 73 RS 1944, c. 22, §337; RS 1944, c. 22, §341; RS 1944, c. 22, §343
12/21/1951 Employment of persons who have attained age 70 James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 60, §6-A 19511109
12/27/1951 Probation clerk, Cumberland County James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384
12/28/1951 Participating districts (City of Rockland) James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System
12/28/1951 Participating districts (City of Rockland) James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1951, c. 395 RS 1944, c. 60, §16 This is different from the published version
12/28/1951 Personal appearance of pupils James G. Frost, AAG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner, Education
01/02/1952 Stonington Water Company James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1907, c. 240; P&SL 1909, c. 371
01/02/1952 Fines and forfeitures collected by municipal court James G. Frost, AAG Jeon L. Spinney, Judge, Brunswick Municipal Court RS 1944, c. 19, §18-A; RS 1944, c. 19, §27; RS 1944, c. 19, §100; RS 1944, c. 19, §134
01/03/1952 Absent voting for members of the armed forces James G. Frost, AAG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State P&SL 1943, c. 92
01/03/1952 Public utilities James G. Frost, AAG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police 148 Me. 107; 148 Me. 197
01/04/1952 Domicile and residence, under Chapter 34, R. S. James G. Frost, AAG W. Atherton Fuller, Jr., County Attorney, Hancock County PL 1951, c. 175; PL 1951, c. 257 RS 1944, c. 34, §16; RS 1944, c. 34, §115
01/07/1952 Reserve fund James G. Frost, AAG W. Earle Bradbury, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
01/09/1952 Modifications of agreement between state agency and the Social Security Administration James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1951, c. 395
01/10/1952 Powers of private citizen in speeding cases Herbert H. Sawyer, AAG James E. Totman, House
01/14/1952 Schooling of displaced persons James G. Frost, AAG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §83; RS 1944, c. §201
01/16/1952 Lobster meat (Section 120, Chapter 34, R.S. 1944) James G. Frost, AAG Ronald W. Green, Chief Warden, Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1944, c. 34, §91; RS 1944, c. 34, §120
01/17/1952 Privilege from arrest of senators and representatives during the Legislative session Roger A. Putnam, AAG Foster Tabb, Senate 16 Me. 132 Me. Const. Art. IV, §8
01/23/1952 Out-of-state examination James G. Frost, AAG Philip S. Wadsworth, Chairman, Board of Architects PL 1945, c. 356
01/24/1952 School bands James G. Frost, AAG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 80, §93
01/25/1952 Teachers' contracts - Section 78, Chapter 37, R.S. 1944 James G. Frost, AAG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner, Education PL 1947, c. 384; PL 1951, c. 203 RS 1944, c. 37, §78
01/28/1952 Equal pay for women teachers James G. Frost, AAG Ermo H. Scott, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1951, c. 308
01/28/1952 Inspection of children's homes James G. Frost, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 22, §243; RS 1944, c. 85, §29
01/28/1952 Inspection of children's homes Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 22, §243; RS 1944, c. 85, §29 This is a attributed to a different author than the published version
01/28/1952 Municipal regulations - time limit James G. Frost, AAG Robert L. Dow, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1944, c. 34, §62
01/28/1952 Town of Tremont funds James G. Frost, AAG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner, Education PL 1951, c. 386 RS 1944, c. 37, §201
01/29/1952 Cumberland County Sheriff and state troopers Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
01/29/1952 Assessments by counties against municipalities James G. Frost, AAG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1949, c. 298; PL 1951, c. 273
01/29/1952 Direct deductible fire insurance coverage James G. Frost, AAG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance RS 1944, c. 56, §96
01/29/1952 Direct deductible fire insurance coverage Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance RS 1944, c. 56, §96 This is a attributed to a different author than the published version
01/30/1952 Local participating district - Millinocket James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1941, c. 328 19511228
01/31/1952 Reprinting of Maine statutes James G. Frost, AAG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State
01/31/1952 Eastport petition Roger A. Putnam, AAG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §3
01/31/1952 Eastport petition Roger A. Putnam, AAG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §3 This is different from the published version
02/04/1952 Special projects James G. Frost, AAG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education PL 1951, c. 386 RS 1944, c. 37, §204
02/04/1952 Section 56-B - canoes James G. Frost, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §56-B
02/06/1952 Portland municipal court James G. Frost, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1825, c. 294; PL 1856, c. 204
02/08/1952 Maine State Retirement System - Maine Maritime Academy Neal A. Donahue, AAG Raymond C. Mudge, Commissioner, Finance P&SL 1945, c. 87; PL 1947, c. 384; P&SL 1947, c. 24; PL 1949, c. 349 RS 1944, c. 60, §17 19490627
02/11/1952 Fish screen at Bear Pond James G. Frost, AAG W. Earle Bradbury, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game Resolves 1951, c. 85
02/12/1952 Status of academies and institutions James G. Frost, AAG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §96; RS 1944, c. 37, §103
02/12/1952 Distribution of income from trust fund - lands reserved for public uses James G. Frost, AAG Harry E. Henderson, Deputy Treasurer of State PL 1951, c. 167; PL 1951, c. 260 RS 1944, c. 32, §38
02/12/1952 Fifty-four hour law James G. Frost, AAG Carl T. Russell, Deputy Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §22 ff 19480607
02/20/1952 Licenses of returning veterans James G. Frost, AAG Ermo H. Scott, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1947, c. 403 RS 1944, c. 37, §158; RS 1944, c. 37, §201; RS 1944, c. 59, §23
02/21/1952 Fines collected under Section 125 of Chapter 33, R. S. 1944 James G. Frost, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §110; RS 1944, c. 33, §125
02/21/1952 Fines collected under Section 125 of Chapter 33, R. S. 1944 James G. Frost, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §110; RS 1944, c. 33, §125 This is different from the published version
02/21/1952 Incorporation James G. Frost, AAG Donald F. Ellis, Secretary, Board of Registration in Optometry RS 1944, c. 69
02/21/1952 Contracts between the Maine School Building Authority and community school districts James G. Frost, AAG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education Resolves 1951, c. 127 RS 1944, c. 37, §92-A ff
02/21/1952 Contracts between the Maine School Building Authority and community school districts Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education Resolves 1951, c. 127 RS 1944, c. 37, §92-A ff This is a attributed to a different author than the published version
03/03/1952 Hospital instruction costs James G. Frost, AAG Eleanor G. Powers, Director, Special Education for Physically Handicapped Children RS 1944, c. 37, §180-A 19501103
03/03/1952 Examination, certain agents James G. Frost, AAG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner PL 1951, c. 256; PL 1951, c. 277 RS 1944, c. 56, §249 ff
03/04/1952 Amy W. Pinkham legacy James G. Frost, AAG Ermo H. Scott, Deputy Commissioner, Education
03/14/1952 Women's pay James G. Frost, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry PL 1949, c. 290 RS 1944, c. 25, §22 ff 19420607
03/17/1952 Korean veterans James G. Frost, AAG Willis H. Allen, Examination Supervisor, Personnel Department PL 1945, c. 360; PL 1951, c. 157
03/17/1952 Legality of commitment papers signed only by register Roger A. Putnam, AAG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service PL 1951, c. 374 RS 1944, c. 23, §109
03/17/1952 Fort Fairfield Public Library James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1951, c. 395 RS 1944, c. 60, §16
03/18/1952 Overtaking vehicles - when not to pass James G. Frost, AAG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1944, c. 19, §104
03/25/1952 Nearest relative or guardian James G. Frost, AAG N.S. Kupelian, Superintendent, Pownal State School RS 1944, c. 23, §158 ff
03/25/1952 Employees handling school lunch programs James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1951, c. 395
03/25/1952 Apprehension of absentees and deserters from the armed forces James G. Frost, AAG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police
03/27/1952 Additional contributions James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1944, c. 60, §13
03/27/1952 Licenses-families of servicemen stationed in Maine James G. Frost, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §32
03/31/1952 Elevator inspection and certificate fees James G. Frost, AAG Howell G. Cutter, Supervising Inspector, Labor and Industry PL 1947, c. 188; PL 1949, c. 374 RS 1944, c. 25, §99-H; RS 1944, c. 85, §29 19490325
03/31/1952 Subsidies - part-time positions James G. Frost, AAG Fred L. Kenney, Director of Finance, Department of Education PL 1951, c. 386 RS 1944, c. 37, §195 ff
04/04/1952 Imposition of fines James G. Frost, AAG Julius Greenstein, Chairman, Boxing Commission RS 1944, c. 78
04/04/1952 Participating local districts James G. Frost, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384; PL 1951, c. 266 RS 1944, c. 60, §15 19470805
04/08/1952 Medical care of prisoners James G. Frost, AAG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1949, c. 234 RS 1944, c. 33, §118-A
04/11/1952 Police duty in strikes Neal A. Donahue, AAG N. Hamilton, Maine State Police
04/14/1952 Powers of the governor in re strikes Neal A. Donahue, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 12, §2; RS 1944, c. 25, §11; RS 1944, c. 123, §10
04/14/1952 Ruffingham Meadow Neal A. Donahue, AAG John H. Maasen, Jr., Inland Fisheries and Game
04/22/1952 Credit for state tax in unorganized townships James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor P&SL 1951, c. 213
04/22/1952 Taking of smelts James G. Frost, AAG Lester E. Brown, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game 19470422
04/22/1952 "Annex" James G. Frost, AAG William J. Ricker, President, Trustees of Leavitt Institute Resolves 1951, c. 178
04/25/1952 Land sale Neal A. Donahue, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
04/25/1952 Deposits of state funds Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer RS 1944, c. 15, §11 19500629
04/28/1952 Absent voting James G. Frost, AAG Waldo Burgess, House P&SL 1943, c. 92 RS 1944, c. 4, §2; RS 1944, c. 4, §27; RS 1944, c. 6, §6
04/29/1952 Interpretation of "properly avouched" James G. Frost, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor RS 1944, c. 37, §25
04/30/1952 Certain expenditures from dedicated revenue James G. Frost, Deputy AG W. Earle Bradbury, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §63; RS 1944, c. 33, §110
04/30/1952 Certain expenditures from dedicated revenue Alexander A. LaFleur, AG W. Earle Bradbury, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §63; RS 1944, c. 33, §110 This is a attributed to a different author than the published version
05/02/1952 Tree surgery licenses James G. Frost, Deputy AG H. B. Peirson, State Entomologist RS 1944, c. 32, §51; RS 1944, c. 32, §52
05/06/1952 Amy W. Pinkham legacy Neal A. Donahue, AAG Ermo H. Scott, Deputy Commissioner, Education Resolves 1949, c. 210
05/07/1952 Attestation of signature of treasurer of state on certain bonds James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harry E. Henderson, Deputy Treasurer of State
05/07/1952 Liability - Swan Island James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games
05/07/1952 Use of farm tractor on public ways James G. Frost, Deputy AG Albert F. Cook, Judge, Municipal Court, Fort Fairfield RS 1944, c. 19, §1; RS 1944, c. 19, §15
05/08/1952 Five-year limit on certain credits James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §201
05/08/1952 Powers of superintending school committee James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §50
05/08/1952 Powers of superintending school committee James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner, Education RS 1944, c. 37, §50 Contains note not in the published version: "to same effect see - McLeod v. State, 122 So. 737, 154 Miss. 468, 63 ALR 1161"
05/08/1952 Lawler warrants James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
05/13/1952 State Police Reserve Corps Neal A. Donahue, AAG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police
05/16/1952 Fencing of fur farms James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §11
05/16/1952 Conveyance of property belonging to husband of inmate James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harold A. Pooler, Superintendent, Bangor State Hospital
05/16/1952 Deposits of state funds James G. Frost, Deputy AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer RS 1944, c. 15, §11 19500629
05/19/1952 Official records, superintending school committees James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education
05/26/1952 Georgia registrations on automobiles James G. Frost, Deputy AG Acting Judge Advocate, Presque Isle Air Force Base
05/26/1952 Six-hour credits James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §201 19520508
05/27/1952 Power to terminate contracts James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner, Education RS 1944, c. 37, §78
06/03/1952 Anthony Rockford Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison 4 Cranch 75
06/05/1952 Power of Highway Commission to purchase land L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Harlan H. Harris, Controller PL 1951, c. 321 RS 1944, c. 20, §7-F
06/09/1952 Beaver damage James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §100
06/09/1952 Extension of credit James G. Frost, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor 19491125
06/09/1952 Fire insurance on buildings under construction James G. Frost, Deputy AG Clyde N. Manwell, Park Planner
06/09/1952 Authority to administer oaths James G. Frost, Deputy AG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety
06/09/1952 South Bristol fire costs James G. Frost, Deputy AG A. D. Nutting, Commissioner, Forests RS 1944, c. 85, §58
06/10/1952 Files of the state paper James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion B. Stubbs, State Librarian PL 1951, c. 91
06/10/1952 Spraying from the air Boyd L. Bailey, AAG H. B. Peirson, State Entomologist, Forest Service PL 1949, c. 389; PL 1951, c. 16; PL 1951, c. 264
06/10/1952 Helicopters coming to Maine for public health work Boyd L. Bailey, AAG H. B. Peirson, State Entomologist, Forest Service PL 1949, c. 389; PL 1951, c. 16; PL 1951, c. 264
06/10/1952 Land purchases James G. Frost, Deputy AG L. Smith Dunnack, AAG 19460819
06/16/1952 Registration of aircraft James G. Frost, Deputy AG Boyd L. Bailey, AAG PL 1949, c. 358; PL 1949, c. 389; PL 1951, c. 264 RS 1944, c. 19, §38; RS 1944, c. 19, §39-A; RS 1944, c. 21, §12
06/17/1952 Employees, Cary Memorial Hospital James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System
06/18/1952 Turnpike employees - retirement Alexander A. LaFleur, AG George D. Varney P&SL 1941, c. 69
06/18/1952 "Day-time" Neal A. Donahue, AAG John F. Wood, Clerk, Running Horse Racing Commission
06/19/1952 Normal school scholarships James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harland A. Ladd, Commissioner, Education Resolves 1949, c. 210
06/20/1952 Alewife fishery in Newcastle James G. Frost, Deputy AG Robert L. Dow, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries
06/20/1952 Guides James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §119
06/24/1952 Denial of the application of the town of Norridgewock to the Maine School Building Authority Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Frank L. Ames, Norridgewock P&SL 1945, c. 130; PL 1951, c. 405 RS 1944, c. 37, §218 147 Me. 410
07/10/1952 Power of arrest James G. Frost, Deputy AG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1951, c. 273 RS 1944, c. 11-A, §7 19510531
07/14/1952 Carrying of encumbered funds for more than one year James G. Frost, Deputy AG Kenneth Burns, Accountant Supervisor, Institutional Service Resolves 1949, c. 147 RS 1944, c. 14, §21
07/22/1952 Offer of Central Maine Power Company James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games
07/22/1952 Disposition of fees and costs due State Police L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Alexander LaFleur, AG PL 1943, c. 269
07/25/1952 Fore River bonds Boyd L. Bailey, AAG AG Resolves 1943, c. 53; P&SL 1951, c. 220 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19
07/28/1952 "Bank" in name of corporation James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 55, §5
07/31/1952 Members of Board of Education Roger A. Putnam, AAG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State PL 1949, c. 403; PL 1951, c. 155 78 Me. 276; 83 Me. 251
07/31/1952 Fees and registration Miles P. Frye, AAG Scott K. Higgins, Director, Aeronautics PL 1949, c. 358; PL 1949, c. 389; PL 1951, c. 264 RS 1944, c. 19, §38 ff; RS 1944, c. 21, §12
08/05/1952 Audit, town of Dedham James G. Frost, Deputy AG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor P&SL 1927, c. 43; P&SL 1947, c. 57 RS 1944, c. 80, §116
08/06/1952 Rights of beneficiary under the Maine State Retirement System Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Frederic H. Bird, Councillor, Fifth District PL 1947, c. 384; PL 1951, c. 367
08/11/1952 Fore River bridge Miles P. Frye, AAG AG Resolves 1847, c. 29; P&SL 1949, c. 154 53 Me. 587; 58 Me. 590 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; Me. Const. Art. IX, §17
08/12/1952 Permits to hunt and fish on property of Dow Air Force Base Neal A. Donahue, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games
08/21/1952 Financial responsibility law Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 19, §64 ff
08/22/1952 Fishing rights on streams James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §53
08/25/1952 Tax on sweet corn E. L. Newdick, Deputy Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1945, c. 125; PL 1945, c. 378 RS 1944, c. 14, §235; RS 1944, c. 14, §238
08/28/1952 Authority in practice alerts Neal A. Donahue, AAG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety
08/28/1952 Workshop Neal A. Donahue, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry
08/28/1952 Cemetery care Neal A. Donahue, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1949, c. 66
08/28/1952 Liability in case of accidents Neal A. Donahue, AAG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety
08/29/1952 Regular employees of brokers Neal A. Donahue, AAG Doris St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1944, c. 75, §2
09/02/1952 Contingent fund - pier at Bar Harbor Neal A. Donahue, AAG R. C. Mudge, Finance Commissioner P&SL 1951, c. 219
09/03/1952 Cutting up of lobster meat for processing purposes Neal A. Donahue, AAG Robert L. Dow, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1951, c. 394 RS 1944, c. 34, §120
09/05/1952 Sawdust, etc. Neal A. Donahue, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1945, c. 345; PL 1953, c. 403 RS 1944, c. 72, §2; RS 1944, c. 72, §6
09/09/1952 Participating district - rights of employee Neal A. Donahue, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1941, c. 328; PL 1947, c. 384
09/11/1952 Submission of an informal advisory referendum to the people of Lewiston Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Frank Morey Coffin, Corporation Counsel, Lewiston
09/15/1952 Seals James G. Frost, Deputy AG W. Earle Bradbury, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §13
09/15/1952 Seals James G. Frost, Deputy AG W. Earle Bradbury, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §13 Contains note not in the published version: "(N.B. Above rule is from 3 C.J.S. 1087.)"
09/16/1952 Terms of office of appointive members of the Maine School Building Authority Roger A. Putnam, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1951, c. 405 RS 1944, c. 14, §5
09/16/1952 Proposed General Compact Consent Act James G. Frost, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
09/17/1952 Interstate compacts James G. Frost, Deputy AG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety
09/19/1952 Disposition of fines, etc. James G. Frost, Deputy AG George H. Chick, Chief, Division of Markets, Agriculture RS 1944, c. 27, §225 ff
09/22/1952 Entering on private property Roger A. Putnam, AAG Joseph M. Trefethen, State Geologist
09/23/1952 Labor of prisoners James G. Frost, Deputy AG Melvin E. Anderson, County Attorney, Aroostook RS 1944, c. 79, §20; RS 1944, c. 79, §25 116 Me. 408
09/24/1952 Options James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1951, c. 367 RS 1944, c. 60, §1; RS 1944, c. 60, §10
09/25/1952 Loss of re-employment rights Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Frederick P. O'Connell, Director RS 1944, c. 59, §23; RS 1944, c. 60, §3
09/25/1952 Powers, out-of-state police James G. Frost, Deputy AG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1951, c. 173
10/06/1952 Accident, note, and bankruptcy James G. Frost, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State 79 Me. 62; 104 Me. 447; 62 S.Ct. 24
10/07/1952 Archery licenses James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1951, c. 350 RS 1944, c. 33, §96-A ff; RS 1944, c. 33, §122
10/16/1952 Elections Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
10/27/1952 Insurance - Fort Preble Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Morris P. Cates, Deputy Commissioner of Education
10/31/1952 Interstate transportation of lobsters James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ronald W. Green, Chief Warden, Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1944, c. 34, §116
11/03/1952 Shooting at cars in attempt to stop them James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §68; RS 1944, c. 33, §119
11/03/1952 Hampden Academy James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System Mass. L. 1802, c. 79 (March 7, 1803); PL 1951, c. 395 RS 1944, c. 60-A
11/03/1952 Windshields decals James G. Frost, Deputy AG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety
11/04/1952 Time out on bail James G. Frost, Deputy AG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison
11/04/1952 Law violation at sporting camp James G. Frost, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor
11/04/1952 National Grange Mutual Liability Company James G. Frost, Deputy AG Leon Williams, Executive Council 64 S.Ct. 1162
11/05/1952 Vacancy in judgeship of a municipal court James G. Frost, Deputy AG George Meloon, Council 61 Me. 601; 79 Me. 439
11/07/1952 Insurance on former Colby Field House owned by the City of Waterville and leased to the State of Maine David B. Soule, AAG George M. Carter, Adjutant General
11/12/1952 Meaning of "member" and "another corporation" Neal A. Donahue, AAG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 49, §21 53 Mass. 3
11/12/1952 Mining claims Neal A. Donahue, AAG Joseph M. Trefethen, State Geologist PL 1951, c. 298 RS 1944, c. 36, §11
11/13/1952 State Board of Education Neal A. Donahue, AAG Frederick G. Payne, Governor PL 1951, c. 155
11/14/1952 License fund Neal A. Donahue, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
11/19/1952 Bath Military and Naval Children's Home James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor Elect P&SL 1866, c. 163; PL 1929, c. 254 RS 1944, c. 23, §174; RS 1944, c. 23, §175 119 Me. 56
11/20/1952 Maine Municipal Association James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1951, c. 395 RS 1944, c. 60-A, §2
11/20/1952 Prospecting for minerals Roger A. Putnam, AAG Joseph M. Trefethen, State Geologist PL 1951, c. 298 RS 1944, c. 36, §12 ff
11/21/1952 License of juvenile delinquent James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §64
11/21/1952 Milk Commission James G. Frost, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor RS 1944, c. 28, §2
11/24/1952 Reimbursement of costs of fire fighting James G. Frost, Deputy AG A. D. Nutting, Forest Commissioner PL 1949, c. 356 RS 1944, c. 85, §58
11/24/1952 Use of venison in Thanksgiving baskets James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §84
11/26/1952 Doing business in this state James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 49, §123
11/26/1952 Continuous survey of closed clam areas James G. Frost, Deputy AG Robert L. Dow, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries Resolves 1949, c. 188 RS 1944, c. 34, §94
11/26/1952 Pack of herring James G. Frost, Deputy AG C. P. Osgood, Chief, Division of Inspection, Agriculture RS 1944, c. 27, §200; RS 1944, c. 34, §24
12/02/1952 Rule 12.3 - violation James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ober Vaughan, Director, Department of Personnel RS 1944, c. 59, §4
12/02/1952 Deer for a zoo James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §11
12/03/1952 Maine Maritime Academy - request for temporary loan from contingent fund James G. Frost, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor P&SL 1947, c. 24
12/03/1952 Issuance of highway bonds L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Frank S. Carpenter, Secretary, Economic Advisory Board PL 1951, c. 338; P&SL 1951, c. 201 RS 1944, c. 20, §104-B
12/08/1952 Mal-practice insurance for physicians at state institutions Roger A. Putnam, AAG Alexander LaFleur, AG
12/08/1952 Use of great ponds - request of Olin Industries, Inc. James G. Frost, Deputy AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General 118 Me. 503; 121 Me. 64; 123 Me. 408; 124 Me. 102; 132 Me. 76; 133 Me. 304; 133 Me. 322; 135 Me. 197
12/17/1952 Partnership James G. Frost, Deputy AG Walter Tapley
12/19/1952 Raymond C. Humes, petition for new trial James G. Frost, Deputy AG Frederick G. Payne, Governor 146 Me. 129
12/19/1952 Deposit of state funds Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer RS 1944, c. 15, §11 19520425; 19520516
12/23/1952 Deputy Sheriffs' Corps James G. Frost, Deputy AG J. W. Lovell, Department of Civil Defense
12/29/1952 Reimbursement to towns for architects' fees Roger A. Putnam, AAG William O. Bailey, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §195 146 Me. 183
12/29/1952 Albert A. Parent James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 60, §6-A; RS 1944, c. 60, §9
12/31/1952 Schooling of Indian children in Indian Township Miles P. Frye, AAG Edward L. McMonagle, Department of Education Resolves 1865, c. 400; Resolves 1880, c. 186; PL 1919, c. 127; PL 1921, c. 176; PL 1927, c. 56; PL 1933, c. 146; PL 1949, c. 349; PL 1951, c. 260 RS 1944, c. 22, §364; RS 1944, c. 37, §142 ff 71 Me. 164; 82 Me. 260; 91 Me. 542 19480719
12/31/1952 Margaret B. Saunders - divesting of property Alexander A. LaFleur, AG George C. West, AAG RS 1944, c. 22, §256 ff
01/05/1953 Power of governor respecting chairman of liquor commission Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Burton M. Cross, Governor PL 1947, c. 250 RS 1944, c. 57, §3 72 Me. 542; 125 Me. 529 Me. Const. Art. IX, §6
01/05/1953 Power of governor respecting chairman of liquor commission Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Burton M. Cross, Governor PL 1947, c. 250 RS 1944, c. 57, §3 72 Me. 542; 125 Me. 529 Me. Const. Art. IX, §6 This is a attributed to a different author than the published version
01/05/1953 Safe deposit box of inmate James G. Frost, Deputy AG W. D. Deering, Treasurer, Augusta State Hospital RS 1944, c. 164, §87
01/06/1953 Liquor Commission rules James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor RS 1944, c. 57, §6
01/15/1953 Legislative Research Committee Miles P. Frye, AAG President of the Senate and Speaker of the House PL 1947, c. 392 RS 1944, c. 9, §23 ff
01/15/1953 Vacancy in Office of Register of Probate, Sagadahoc County Neal A. Donahue, AAG Burton M. Cross, Governor RS 1944, c. 140, §27 Me. Const. Art. VI, §7
01/16/1953 Eligibility of councilor for appointment to public office James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §4
01/20/1953 Burial expenses, unclaimed bodies James G. Frost, Deputy AG George C. West, AAG
01/20/1953 Treatment of children James G. Frost, Deputy AG Raymond A. Derbyshire, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners
01/30/1953 Property tax - Indian Township Miles P. Frye, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 14, §72
02/02/1953 Two beneficiaries James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1944, c. 60, §10
02/02/1953 Two beneficiaries James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1944, c. 60, §10 Contains note not in the published version: "See Lombard, 136 F. 2d, 22, 23; McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, 3d Ed., sec. 12.143."
02/03/1953 Eligibility for appointment to Dental Board Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Burton M. Cross, Governor RS 1944, c. 66, §1
02/06/1953 Sales taxes on Indian reservations Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 81, §6 21 Me. 535; 84 Me. 465; 137 Me. 358; 51 S.Ct. 598; 56 S.Ct. 507 Me. Const. Art. II, §1 19440218
02/06/1953 Deposit of trust funds James G. Frost, Deputy AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer of State RS 1944, c. 15, §11; RS 1944, c. 55, §67 ff; RS 1944, c. 141, §44 ff
02/06/1953 Social Security agreement - City of Biddeford James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System
02/11/1953 Maine Municipal Association James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1951, c. 395
02/11/1953 School bus operators James G. Frost, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1951, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 19, §53-A
02/13/1953 Departmental funds Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 15, §11; RS 1944, c. 33, §110 19520107
02/13/1953 Dam and fishway James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §10
02/19/1953 Appointments by governor and council James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor RS 1944, c. 13, §1 72 Me. 542
02/19/1953 Appointments by governor and council James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor RS 1944, c. 13, §1 72 Me. 542; 125 Me. 529 Contains note not in the published version: "See also 125 Me. 529"
02/25/1953 Leases James G. Frost, Deputy AG H. M. Orr, Purchasing Agent RS 1944, c. 14, §35 19420128
03/02/1953 Exclusion from school James G. Frost, Deputy AG Herbert G. Espy, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §59; RS 1944, c. 37, §83 19410516; 19460621
03/02/1953 Military leave James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1944, c. 59, §23; RS 1944, c. 60, §3 71 Me. 164; 91 Me. 542
03/02/1953 Lincoln Academy James G. Frost, Deputy AG Morris P. Cates, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §96; RS 1944, c. 80, §90
03/04/1953 Special examinations James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. B. Reed, Jr., State Board of Embalming Examiners RS 1944, c. 22, §189
03/05/1953 Regulation of Chiropractic in Maine James G. Frost, Deputy AG Kenneth P. Haskell
03/10/1953 Regulations issues by Sea and Shore Fisheries Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Burton M. Cross, Governor RS 1944, c. 34, §30 84 Me. 444; 105 Me. 76
03/10/1953 Reimbursement of ex-Senator McKusick Roger A. Putnam, AAG Alexander A. LaFleur, AG PL 1951, c. 405; Resolves 1953, c. 183 3 Me. 481; 95 Me. 564 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §7
03/12/1953 Appointment of the Chief Justice James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor
03/12/1953 Appointment of the Chief Justice Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Burton M. Cross, Governor This is a attributed to a different author than the published version
03/12/1953 Classification of property for taxation purposes Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Edward E. Chase, Senate LD 40 (96th Legis. 1953) Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
03/16/1953 L. D. 383, International Ferry Terminal Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Alexander A. LaFleur, AG P&SL 1951, c. 219; Resolves 1953, c. 105 53 Me. 583; 80 Me. 598; 137 Me. 340; 142 Me. 409; 146 Me. 183; 147 Me. 89 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
03/17/1953 Public utilities commissioner - business connections Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Burton M. Cross, Governor RS 1944, c. 40, §2
03/17/1953 L. D. 40, legal authorities Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Alexander A. LaFleur, AG LD 40 (96th Legis. 1953) 10 S.Ct. 533; 17 S.Ct. 829; 22 S.Ct. 673; 37 S.Ct. 673
03/20/1953 Out-of-state residents arrested for speeding James G. Frost, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police
03/20/1953 Out-of-state residents arrested for speeding James G. Frost, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police Contains note not in the published version: "See 4 Am. Jur., page 46"
03/20/1953 Leavitt Institute James G. Frost, Deputy AG Morris P. Cates, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §96 19520212
03/23/1953 Park employees - participating local districts James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1944, c. 84, §3
03/27/1953 Validation act in Jackson Roger A. Putnam, AAG Emery S. Dickey, House 71 Me. 361 Me. Const. Art. XXIX
04/03/1953 Patients' funds James G. Frost, Deputy AG W. H. Deering, Treasurer, Augusta State Hospital
04/03/1953 Purchase of health insurance for public school teachers James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ermo H. Scott, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 60, §163 Contains note: "See ch 60, §163, RS '54"
04/03/1953 Salary of Captain de Winter James G. Frost, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police
04/03/1953 Shellfish laws James G. Frost, Deputy AG Leon L. Spinney, Judge, Brunswick Municipal Court P&SL 1935, c. 120; PL 1937, c. 109; PL 1943, c. 168; PL 1947, c. 286; PL 1947, c. 332; PL 1949, c. 415; PL 1951, c. 32 RS 1944, c. 34, §83; RS 1944, c. 34, §90; RS 1944, c. 34, §110-A; RS 1944, c. 34, §117; RS 1944, c. 34, §131
04/07/1953 L. D. 1273, An Act Relating to Aroostook County Funds for Ricker College Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Alexander A. LaFleur, AG P&SL 1837, c. 395; P&SL 1847, c. 10; Resolves 1847, c. 39; Resolves 1864, c. 370; Resolves 1866, c. 33; Resolves 1870, c. 126; P&SL 1887, c. 90; P&SL 1921, c. 155; P&SL 1939, c. 37; Resolves 1945, c. 118; P&SL 1949, c. 42; PL 1953, c. 280 68 Me. 582; 107 Me. 345; 109 Me. 169; 136 Me. 432 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. VIII
04/15/1953 Legal loads of trucks James G. Frost, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 19, §100
04/15/1953 Legal loads of trucks James G. Frost, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 19, §100 Contains note not in the published version: "(Slightly altered to obviate reference to a diagram which will be found in the file.)"
04/15/1953 Excise tax of servicemen at Limestone Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1944, c. 1, §12
04/15/1953 Non-resident agents James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
04/23/1953 Town limits James G. Frost, Deputy AG Leon L. Spinney, Judge, Brunswick Municipal Court 26 Me. 384; 66 Me. 545; 105 Me. 76
04/23/1953 Limitation on liability highway accidents James G. Frost, Deputy AG Jean Charles Boucher, Senate PL 1879, c. 156 RS 1944, c. 84, §88
04/23/1953 Limitation of sardine pack James G. Frost, Deputy AG Richard E. Reed, Executive Secretary, Maine Sardine Industry RS 1944, c. 49, §77; RS 1944, c. 124, §37 ff
04/24/1953 Contracts of cities building under regulations of the Maine School Building Authority Roger A. Putnam, AAG Herbert G. Espy, Commissioner, Education RS 1944, c. 80, §78 88 Me. 39; 98 Me. 426; 108 Me. 545; 117 Me. 297; 130 Me. 36
04/27/1953 Excise tax in Limestone Air Base Boyd L. Bailey, AAG S. W. Collins, Senate PL 1951, c. 264 RS 1944, c. 19, §40 19530415
04/28/1953 Distribution of bibles in the public schools Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Herbert G. Espy, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §127
05/04/1953 Sales tax law - Section 10, I and II Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1951, c. 250 62 S.Ct. 1; 67 S.Ct. 156
05/06/1953 Property of deceased prisoners James G. Frost, Deputy AG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison RS 1944, c. 23, §47
05/07/1953 Surplus property Roger A. Putnam, AAG Herbert G. Espy, Commissioner of Education Resolves 1949, c. 144; Resolves 1951, c. 39
05/13/1953 Liability of stockholders James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Deputy Commissioner, Agriculture RS 1944, c. 27, §124 ff
05/15/1953 Status of State Police Reserve Corps Roger A. Putnam, AAG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1951, c. 273; PL 1953, c. 267 RS 1944, c. 11-A, §6
05/15/1953 Teachers' contracts James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ermo H. Scott, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §50
05/25/1953 New law on bedding and upholstery James G. Frost, Deputy AG Raymond C. Mudge, Finance Commissioner PL 1953, c. 333 RS 1944, c. 25, §123 ff
05/25/1953 Maine Building Committee, Eastern States Exposition Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Fred J. Nutter, Commissioner of Agriculture Resolves 1923, c. 51; PL 1925, c. 134; PL 1953, c. 313 RS 1944, c. 58, §8; RS 1944, c. 58, §9
05/25/1953 Inspection of boilers in schoolhouses James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. E. Edgecomb, Chief Inspector, Labor and Industry PL 1953, c. 319 RS 1944, c. 25, §59; RS 1944, c. 25, §62
05/25/1953 Employment of minors James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry PL 1949, c. 290
05/28/1953 Effect of veterans' posts letting premises Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1919, c. 258; PL 1927, c. 37; PL 1937, c. 218; PL 1941, c. 30; PL 1951, c. 141; PL 1953, c. 37 RS 1944, c. 6, §6 86 Me. 76; 86 Me. 78; 86 Me. 244; 99 Me. 356; 138 Me. 39
05/29/1953 Machine alterations James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §5
05/29/1953 Advertising in The Maine Trail L. Smith Dunnack, AAG RS 1944, c. 122, §17
06/04/1953 Good time allowance for prisoners serving life terms Roger A. Putnam, AAG Gerald Murch, Chief Parole Officer PL 1951, c. 84; PL 1953, c. 404 RS 1944, c. 23, §27
06/08/1953 Auxiliary policewoman - compensation for injury Neal A. Donahue, AAG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1953, c. 267 RS 1944, c. 11-A, §20
06/08/1953 Harness Racing Commission Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Burton M. Cross, Governor PL 1953, c. 402 RS 1944, c. 77, §1
06/08/1953 Harness Racing Commission - membership Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Burton M. Cross, Governor PL 1953, c. 402 RS 1944, c. 77, §1
06/08/1953 "Attendant" James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry PL 1949, c. 290 RS 1944, c. 25, §17-A
06/09/1953 Two licenses to run concurrently James G. Frost, Deputy AG Maine State Harness Racing Commission PL 1953, c. 419; PL 1953, c. 423
06/10/1953 Fees chargeable for recording highway plans Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Robert L. Cram, Register of Deeds, Cumberland County PL 1951, c. 98 RS 1944, c. 79, §244
06/11/1953 Movement of used cars. Rules and regulations James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 19, §8; RS 1944, c. 19, §35
06/11/1953 Indian Pond dam James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §10
06/11/1953 Notices to appear James G. Frost, Deputy AG John de Winter, Maine State Police
06/12/1953 Concurrent race meets - Chapters 419 and 423, P.L. 1953 James G. Frost, Deputy AG Maine State Harness Racing Commission PL 1953, c. 419; PL 1953, c. 423 RS 1944, c. 77, §12
06/16/1953 Appointments by governor and council James G. Frost, Deputy AG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety
06/16/1953 Settlement of pupils at the Maine School for the Deaf James G. Frost, Deputy AG Kenneth B. Burns, Accountant Supervisor, Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §171; RS 1944, c. 23, §172; RS 1944, c. 82, §3
06/22/1953 Appropriation for promotion of industry and mineral research James G. Frost, Deputy AG Everett F. Greaton, Executive Director, Maine Development Commission P&SL 1951, c. 223
06/22/1953 Limits of shore property James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
06/23/1953 Encumbrance of funds for salary and expenses James G. Frost, Deputy AG Everett F. Greaton, Executive Director, Maine Development Commission P&SL 1951, c. 223
06/23/1953 Amendments to employment security law effective 1953 Alexander A. LaFleur, AG L. C. Fortier, Chairman, Maine Employment Security Commission PL 1949, c. 430; PL 1953, c. 326; PL 1953, c. 327 RS 1944, c. 24, §13 19470701
06/25/1953 Penalties under Section 131 of Chapter 34, R. S., as revised James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ronald W. Green, Chief Warden, Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1944, c. 34, §110-A ff; RS 1944, c. 34, §131
07/07/1953 Contract for prospecting James G. Frost, Deputy AG A. D. Nutting, Forest Commissioner
07/08/1953 Encumbrance of funds for repairs at the Aroostook Normal School James G. Frost, Deputy AG Lester S. Crane, Executive Council
07/10/1953 Encumbrance Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Raymond C. Mudge, Finance Commissioner P&SL 1953, c. 145
07/13/1953 Employment of minors in garages and filling stations James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1949, c. 290
07/13/1953 Biddeford Municipal Court Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Burton M. Cross, Governor RS 1944, c. 135, §14 67 Me. 423; 86 Me. 80
07/15/1953 Fencing James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1953, c. 394 RS 1944, c. 33, §11 19520516
07/15/1953 Contingent account Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Burton M. Cross, Governor RS 1944, c. 14, §24
07/16/1953 Term of office of temporary appointment of Commissioner of the Treasury James G. Frost, Deputy AG RS 1944, c. 15, §25
07/27/1953 Compensation of auxiliary firemen Neal A. Donahue, AAG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1949, c. 298
08/13/1953 Automobile mileage of state fire inspectors James G. Frost, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, State Controller PL 1953, c. 168
08/13/1953 Ten-year vested right amendment James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1953, c. 412 RS 1944, c. 60, §3
08/18/1953 Section 10, Article IV, Part Third, of the Maine Constitution James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor 95 Me. 564 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10
08/18/1953 Stream pollution Neal A. Donahue, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 128, §7 ff 118 Me. 13
08/20/1953 Balance of funds James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Secretary of the Seed Potato Board RS 1944, c. 27, §127-A ff
08/28/1953 Possession of certain kinds of fish Roger A. Putnam, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1953, c. 394 RS 1944, c. 33, §5; RS 1944, c. 33, §37
08/28/1953 Bar Harbor International Ferry contract Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Burton M. Cross, Governor Resolves 1953, c. 105
09/02/1953 Prouty-Bowler agreement Roger A. Putnam, AAG Maine Real Estate Commission
09/02/1953 Paying a commission to an unlicensed broker Roger A. Putnam, AAG Maine Real Estate Commission RS 1944, c. 75, §7
09/02/1953 Protection of volunteer Firemen Neal A. Donahue, AAG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1953, c. 267
09/08/1953 Removal of certain public officers for failure to perform duties Roger A. Putnam, AAG Burton M. Cross, Governor PL 1953, c. 398 RS 1944, c. 20, §3; RS 1944, c. 77, §1 Me. Const. Art. IX, §5
09/09/1953 Enforcement of dog laws in unorganized territory James G. Frost, Deputy AG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist 19500223
09/09/1953 Ten-year vested right clause James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System
09/09/1953 Bedding law Roger A. Putnam, AAG Carl T. Russell, Deputy Commissioner, Labor and Industry
09/11/1953 Land sale James G. Frost, Deputy AG Edward McMonagle, Director, Education in Unorganized Territory Council Order #417
09/11/1953 Letter from Eugene B. Lymburner et al. James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ober Vaughan, Administrative Assistant, Executive RS 1944, c. 124, §1
09/15/1953 Hearings without petition James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §5
09/15/1953 Correspondence with James Briggs James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games PL 1949, c. 76 RS 1944, c. 33, §129
09/15/1953 Screen at Embden James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games Resolves 1927, c. 216
09/15/1953 Employees of Maine Sardine Industry Committee James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1953, c. 214
09/17/1953 Unlicensed non-residents (Executive Sales Co.) Roger A. Putnam, AAG Real Estate Commission RS 1944, c. 75, §3; RS 1944, c. 75, §10; RS 1944, c. 75, §12
09/18/1953 Federal employees in the Department of the Adjutant General James G. Frost, Deputy AG Willard R. Harris, Acting Director of Personnel RS 1944, c. 59, §6; RS 1944, c. 59, §8
09/23/1953 Vera A. Gordon Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System Resolves 1953, c. 171 RS 1944, c. 60
09/23/1953 Seniority rights - appeal of Lloyd R. Sinclair Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Willard R. Harris, Acting Director, Personnel RS 1944, c. 60, §3
09/23/1953 Use of gill nets, etc., in connection with training schedule, Limestone Air Force Base Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
09/23/1953 Chapter 189 of the Resolves of 1953, Resolve Authorizing the Forest Commissioner to Convey Certain Land in Hancock County Alexander A. LaFleur, AG A. D. Nutting, Commissioner, Forests Resolves 1953, c. 189
09/23/1953 Chapter 297, P.L. 1953, "An Act Relating to Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs" Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Leon L. Spinney, Judge, Brunswick Municipal Court PL 1953, c. 297 RS 1944, c. 13, §2; RS 1944, c. 79, §224
09/23/1953 Comprehensive automobile liability insurance Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Governor; Council; Insurance Commissioner P&SL 1937, c. 18; P&SL 1941, c. 37; P&SL 1941, c. 69; P&SL 1941, c. 102; P&SL 1947, c. 24 RS 1944, c. 11, §12; RS 1944, c. 19, §13 146 Me. 249
09/24/1953 Water Improvement Commission Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Maine Development Commission PL 1945, c. 345 RS 1944, c. 72
09/30/1953 Transportation costs to state hospital James G. Frost, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §139
09/30/1953 Re-employment rights - municipalities James G. Frost, Deputy AG G. Raymond Nichols, Veterans Affairs RS 1944, c. 59, §23
09/30/1953 Maine Maritime Academy - S. S. Comfort James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor Contains note: "N. B. See memo of October 13, 1953, same subject."
10/05/1953 Bartlett Island James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §129
10/06/1953 Re-instatement of revoked license Roger A. Putnam, AAG George W. Worster, Secretary, Chiropractic Board RS 1944, c. 65, §4; RS 1944, c. 65, §5
10/07/1953 Inquiry from McHugh Associates Roger A. Putnam, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry RS 1944, c. 25, §38; RS 1944, c. 25, §39
10/13/1953 Federal funds James G. Frost, Deputy AG A. D. Nutting, Forest Commissioner
10/13/1953 Maine Maritime Academy - Contract, S. S. Comfort Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Burton M. Cross, Governor 19530930
10/15/1953 Greenville Cemetery Corporation Roger A. Putnam, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1951, c. 395 RS 1944, c. 54
10/22/1953 Transfer of patients to veterans' hospital Roger A. Putnam, AAG Harold A. Pooler, Superintendent, Bangor State Hospital PL 1949, c. 230
10/29/1953 Bulldozing of stream James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1953, c. 296 RS 1944, c. 33, §16-A
10/30/1953 Commission to Revise Probate Rules James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor RS 1944, c. 140, §49
10/30/1953 Taxation of land containing minerals James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor
11/04/1953 Contingent account Roger A. Putnam, AAG Burton M. Cross, Governor RS 1944, c. 14, §24
11/06/1953 Suspension of license James G. Frost, Deputy AG George W. Worster, Secretary, Chiropractic Board RS 1944, c. 65, §5; RS 1944, c. 65, §9
11/09/1953 Trial visits James G. Frost, Deputy AG Francis H. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital RS 1944, c. 23, §142
11/09/1953 Legislative employees James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1944, c. 9, §4
11/12/1953 Maine Port Authority - contingent account James G. Frost, Deputy AG Leon M. Sanborn, Executive Council RS 1944, c. 14, §24
11/12/1953 Maine Port Authority - contingent account James G. Frost, Deputy AG Leon M. Sanborn, Executive Council RS 1944, c. 14, §24 This is a attributed to a different author than the published version
11/19/1953 Prisoner's funds Roger A. Putnam, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison RS 1944, c. 23, §47
11/25/1953 Chapter 400, Public Laws of 1953 - teachers' retirement James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1953, c. 400 RS 1944, c. 60, §6; RS 1944, c. 60, §7
11/25/1953 Workmen's compensation relative to age Neal A. Donahue, AAG Spaulding Bisbee, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1949, c. 298; PL 1953, c. 267
11/25/1953 Violation of parole from previous sentence James G. Frost, Deputy AG Perry D. Hayden, Superintendent, Reformatory for Men RS 1944, c. 136, §31
11/30/1953 Sheepscot Lake water level Neal A. Donahue, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games 82 Me. 48; 102 Me. 153; 118 Me. 155; 118 Me. 503
12/02/1953 Chairmanship, State Highway Commission Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Burton M. Cross, Governor PL 1953, c. 398 RS 1944, c. 20, §3
12/02/1953 Chairmanship, State Highway Commission James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor PL 1953, c. 398 RS 1944, c. 20, §3 This is a attributed to a different author than the published version
12/03/1953 Fairness in trapping licensing James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games
12/03/1953 Boiler inspections in schoolhouses James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. E. Edgecomb, Chief Inspector, Labor & Industry PL 1953, c. 319
12/03/1953 Bartlett Brook Fishway James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
12/17/1953 Loyalty oaths Roger A. Putnam, AAG Harry A. Mapes, Director, Civil Defense and Public Safety 19520609
12/28/1953 Board of Osteopathic Registration James G. Frost, Deputy AG George Frederick Noel, Secretary PL 1953, c. 294 RS 1944, c. 64, §6
12/28/1953 Loyalty oaths James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harry A. Mapes, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1949, c. 298 RS 1944, c. 11-A, §14
12/29/1953 Electricians Examining Board - per diem James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harlan H. Harris, Controller PL 1953, c. 307 RS 1944, c. 73-B, §3
12/29/1953 Hot water heating boilers James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. E. Edgecomb, Chief Inspector, Labor & Industry PL 1953, c. 319 RS 1944, c. 25, §59
12/29/1953 Mrs. Ada Swasey - funds James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harold A. Pooler, Superintendent, Bangor State Hospital
12/29/1953 Approval of bond by county court James G. Frost, Deputy AG George A. Wolf, Jr. PL 1953, c. 141 RS 1944, c. 61, §13; RS 1944, c. 61, §15
12/31/1953 Assignment of accounts receivable Roger A. Putnam, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 60, §18 79 Me. 593; 95 Me. 445; 98 Me. 436; 121 Me. 121
12/31/1953 Invoice for reportorial service James G. Frost, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service
00/00/1954 Notes by Mr. Frost in necessity of hearing where license to drive is revoked or suspended James G. Frost, Deputy AG 106 Me. 62
00/00/1954 Motion to lay on the table James G. Frost, Deputy AG Governor; Council 72 Me. 542
01/04/1954 Licensing James G. Frost, Deputy AG Wilbur F. Lunt, Chairman, Electricians Examining Board PL 1953, c. 307
01/05/1954 Duties of chairman, Highway Commission James G. Frost, Deputy AG; L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Burton M. Cross, Governor PL 1953, c. 398 RS 1944, c. 20, §3; RS 1944, c. 20, §4
01/06/1954 House and Senate chambers James G. Frost, Deputy AG I. W. Russell, Superintendent of Public Buildings PL 1945, c. 375 RS 1944, c. 9, §7
01/06/1954 Filing of rules and regulations promulgated by the various departments of the State of Maine James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. J. Guinane RS 1944, c. 38, §15
01/12/1954 Acceptance of gift of land James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 11, §15; RS 1944, c. 33, §14
01/12/1954 Verdict of "not guilty" in a municipal court James G. Frost, Deputy AG Francis J. McCabe, Chief, Maine State Police
01/12/1954 Request of Phoenix-London Group James G. Frost, Deputy AG Carole A. Levesque, Clerk of Travel Bureau
01/12/1954 Spraying by out-of-state firms James G. Frost, Deputy AG A. D. Nutting, Commissioner, Forests PL 1949, c. 149; PL 1953, c. 65 RS 1944, c. 32, §16-F; RS 1944, c. 32, §51; RS 1944, c. 32, §52
01/12/1954 Bonds of county employees James G. Frost, Deputy AG W. Atherton Fuller, Jr., County Attorney, Hancock RS 1944, c. 140, §22; RS 1944, c. 140, §23
01/13/1954 Directional lights Alexander A. LaFleur, AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General RS 1944, c. 19, §107-A ff
01/13/1954 Physical examination for pilots James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
01/19/1954 Relations of Highway Commission to Turnpike Authority L. Smith Dunnack, AAG AG P&SL 1941, c. 69 Contains addenda
01/20/1954 Suit to recover contactor's payments Roger A. Putnam, AAG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer of State
01/21/1954 Cy pres - application in City of Belfast v. Goodwill Farm et al. David B. Soule, AAG AG RS 1944, c. 17, §4 109 Me. 32; 116 Me. 382; 119 Me. 56; 133 Me. 195; 148 Me. 142; 150 Me. 17
01/22/1954 Rent control Roger A. Putnam, AAG Burton M. Cross, Governor RS 1944, c. 124, §41
01/22/1954 Sale of advertising Roger A. Putnam, AAG Donald E. Whittemore
01/25/1954 Game management areas - trapping Roger A. Putnam, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §12-A 19531203
01/27/1954 Hotel James G. Frost, Deputy AG Department of Labor and Industry
01/27/1954 Classification of high schools under Section 89 of Chapter 37 James G. Frost, Deputy AG Philip A. Annas, Associate Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 37, §89
01/27/1954 Confiscated rifle James G. Frost, Deputy AG Elmer H. Ingraham, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1945, c. 374 RS 1944, c. 33, §71
01/29/1954 Appointment and term of office of chairman, Highway Commission James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor PL 1953, c. 398 RS 1944, c. 20, §3
02/02/1954 Bureau of Purchase law James G. Frost, Deputy AG J. B. Dyer, Purchasing Agent PL 1933, c. 124; PL 1939, c. 233 RS 1944, c. 14, §36; RS 1944, c. 14, §37
02/02/1954 Organized labor at the University of Maine Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Arthur A. Hauck, President, University of Maine PL 1945, c. 98; P&SL 1953, c. 145 RS 1944, c. 25, §10; RS 1944, c. 37, §111 67 S.Ct. 677
02/08/1954 Bond of register of probate James G. Frost, Deputy AG W. Atherton Fuller, Jr., County Attorney, Hancock RS 1944, c. 82, §14; RS 1944, c. 140, §23
02/12/1954 Descriptive literature James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harold J. Dyer, Director, State Park Commission RS 1944, c. 35, §2
02/16/1954 Re-employment after withdrawal of contributions James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1943, c. 50; PL 1943, c. 328
02/16/1954 Agreement with New York James G. Frost, Deputy AG George R. Petty, Assistant Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety
02/16/1954 Advisory bulletin from the federal government James G. Frost, Deputy AG George R. Petty, Assistant Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1949, c. 298 RS 1944, c. 11-A, §14 19520609; 19531215
02/17/1954 Interpretation of §109 of chapter 20 of the R.S. L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 20, §109 19510731; 19540803
02/24/1954 Transfer from participating district to state employment James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1949, c. 211 RS 1944, c. 60, §15
02/25/1954 Compulsory quarantine for tuberculosis (State v. Howard Swett) Roger A. Putnam, AAG George C. West, AAG
03/01/1954 Responsibility of commissioner for tuition charges James G. Frost, Deputy AG Phillip Annas, Associate Deputy, Education RS 1944, c. 37, §39; RS 1944, c. 37, §98; RS 1944, c. 37, §99
03/02/1954 Licensing of electricians under R. S., Chapter 73-B Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Joseph A. P. Flynn, Secretary, Electricians' Examining Board PL 1953, c. 307 RS 1944, c. 9, §21; RS 1944, c. 73-B
03/02/1954 Licensing of electricians under R. S., Chapter 73-B Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Joseph A. P. Flynn, Secretary, Electricians' Examining Board PL 1953, c. 307 RS 1944, c. 9, §21; RS 1944, c. 73-B This is a attributed to a different author than the published version
03/03/1954 Due date of reports Alexander A. LaFleur, AG L. C. Fortier, Chairman, Maine Employment Security Commission 19431104
03/08/1954 Probation officer - incompatibility with Post Office service James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor RS 1944, c. 136, §28
03/09/1954 Employment of women by two firms at once James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Labor Commissioner RS 1944, c. 25, §22; RS 1944, c. 25, §23
03/09/1954 Minimum salary law James G. Frost, Deputy AG Kermit Nickerson, Director of Professional Services, Education PL 1953, c. 371
03/09/1954 Quarantine on New York potatoes James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1947, c. 364
03/17/1954 Compilation of lists Roger A. Putnam, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
03/18/1954 Swan Island James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §12-A; RS 1944, c. 33, §128
03/22/1954 Tagging of life preserver buoyant cushions Roger A. Putnam, AAG Carl T. Russell, Deputy Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1953, c. 333 RS 1944, c. 25, §123 137 Me. 154; 141 Me. 68
03/22/1954 Overloading allowance Roger A. Putnam, AAG Donald Herron, Deputy Chief, Maine State Police RS 1944, c. 19, §27; RS 1944, c. 19, §100; RS 1944, c. 19, §100-B
03/22/1954 Status of superintendents of schools James G. Frost, Deputy AG Herbert G. Espy, Commissioner of Education RS 1944, c. 60, §1
03/22/1954 Requested opinion by Lt. Mariner relative to overloading allowance Roger A. Putnam, AAG Donald Herron, Deputy Chief, Maine State Police PL 1951, c. 323 RS 1944, c. 19, §27; RS 1944, c. 19, §100; RS 1944, c. 19, §100-B
03/24/1954 Licenses for sale of frozen fish James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §41
03/29/1954 "Closing statement" Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1944, c. 75, §1
03/30/1954 Salaries of substitute teachers James G. Frost, Deputy AG William O. Bailey, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1953, c. 371 RS 1944, c. 37, §156; RS 1944, c. 37, §157; RS 1944, c. 37, §201
03/30/1954 Rebuilding road and blocking a stream Roger A. Putnam, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
04/06/1954 Transportation of school children in unorganized territory (letter from X. to Governor Cross) Roger A. Putnam, AAG Ober Vaughan, Administrative Assistant, Executive LD 1262 (96th Legis. 1953) RS 1944, c. 37, §143; RS 1944, c. 37, §144; RS 1944, c. 37, §146
04/06/1954 Inquiry as to showing properties while unlicensed Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1944, c. 75, §2
04/12/1954 Liability James G. Frost, Deputy AG William O. Bailey, Deputy Commissioner of Education
04/12/1954 Rental agreement James G. Frost, Deputy AG John R. Dyer, Purchasing Agent
04/16/1954 Assignment of lease James G. Frost, Deputy AG Milton Bradford
04/20/1954 Section 12, Chapter 77, R. S. 1944, as amended James G. Frost, Deputy AG Carl Treworgy, Clerk, Harness Racing Commission RS 1944, c. 77, §12
04/23/1954 Water Commission of South Paris Village Corporation James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1909, c. 140; P&SL 1911, c. 236
04/28/1954 Subpoena to inmate Roger A. Putnam, AAG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pownal State School
04/30/1954 Dealer registration board - limitation on powers Roger A. Putnam, AAG Marion Wescott, Dealer Clerk, Motor Vehicles PL 1953, c. 70 RS 1944, c. 19, §19-F; RS 1944, c. 19, §35; RS 1944, c. 19, §36
05/04/1954 Convicted James G. Frost, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 19, §121 128 Me. 523
05/04/1954 Access to great ponds James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games
05/04/1954 Permits for out-of-state trailers L. Smith Dunnack, AAG John C. Burnham, Director of Special Service, Highway RS 1944, c. 19, §89
05/04/1954 Approval of certificate of corporation James G. Frost, Deputy AG Robert B. Dow PL 1949, c. 298 RS 1944, c. 11-A, §2; RS 1944, c. 11-A, §3; RS 1944, c. 11-A, §8; RS 1944, c. 11-A, §9; RS 1944, c. 50
05/07/1954 Packed trout James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §41
05/07/1954 Defective mittimus James G. Frost, Deputy AG Nellie French Stevens, Superintendent, State School For Girls
05/11/1954 Right of fire wardens to require assistance James G. Frost, Deputy AG A. D. Nutting, Forest Commissioner PL 1949, c. 355 RS 1944, c. 32, §72-D; RS 1944, c. 79, §217
05/11/1954 Moosehorn Refuge James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games 49 S.Ct. 38
05/11/1954 Delinquents James G. Frost, Deputy AG Donald F. Ellis, Secretary, Board of Registration in Optometry RS 1944, c. 69, §5
05/11/1954 Sale of land James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Games RS 1944, c. 33, §4-A
05/12/1954 Overload permits L. Smith Dunnack, AAG John C. Burnham, Director, Highway RS 1944, c. 19, §89; RS 1944, c. 20, §8
05/13/1954 Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System
05/13/1954 Town physician of Rumford James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System
05/20/1954 Admission or re-admission, children of former residents James G. Frost, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner, Institutional Service
05/20/1954 Transportation of mental patients James G. Frost, Deputy AG Joseph A. P. Flynn, Insurance
05/21/1954 Outstanding fees, Eastport Roger A. Putnam, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1944, c. 33, §32; RS 1944, c. 33, §63; RS 1944, c. 33, §110 115 Me. 375
05/25/1954 Contracts for secondary education Roger A. Putnam, AAG Lloyd T. Dunham, Senate PL 1947, c. 357 RS 1944, c. 37, §92-H; RS 1944, c. 37, §96; RS 1944, c. 37, §98
06/02/1954 Itinerant vendors' deposits James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 88, §96
06/02/1954 Meetings of the Board of Examiners of Psychologists Roger A. Putnam, AAG Lillian Brush, Secretary, Board of Examiners of Psychologists PL 1953, c. 243 RS 1944, c. 61-A, §2
06/02/1954 Sale of land James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 19540511
06/02/1954 Overtime charge by Portland Copper & Tank Works, Inc. Roger A. Putnam, AAG John R. Dyer, Purchasing Agent
06/03/1954 Elevator inspections James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. E. Edgecomb, Supervising Inspector, Labor and Industry 19510403; 19510409
06/03/1954 Baxter State Park - hunting James G. Frost, Deputy AG A. D. Nutting, Forest Commissioner RS 1944, c. 32, §31 ff; RS 1944, c. 33, §127
06/03/1954 Chapter 108, Resolves of 1953 James G. Frost, Deputy AG Fred L. Kenney, Director of Finance, Department of Education Resolves 1953, c. 108
06/09/1954 Per diem for board members James G. Frost, Deputy AG Joseph A. P. Flynn, Secretary, Electricians' Examining Board PL 1953, c. 307, §3 RS 1944, c. 73-B, §3
06/17/1954 Drug sundries James G. Frost, Deputy AG Israel Bernstein RS 1944, c. 62, §14
06/17/1954 Transaction in another jurisdiction Roger A. Putnam, AAG Real Estate Commission RS 1944, c. 75, §3; RS 1944, c. 75, §12
06/22/1954 Effect of legislative order on a legislative act Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Raymond C. Mudge, Commissioner, Finance P&SL 1953, c. 145; SP 612 (96th Legis. 1953) 111 Me. 428 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
06/25/1954 Salary increases Alexander A. LaFleur, AG Raymond C. Mudge, Commissioner, Finance PL 1945, c. 135; SP 612 (96th Legis. 1953) RS 1944, c. 22, §14; RS 1944, c. 71, §2
07/08/1954 Insurer's liability under a Maine automobile liability policy Paul L. Woodworth, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance PL 1927, c. 146; PL 1927, c. 210; PL 1941, c. 255 RS 1944, c. 19, §64 ff; RS 1944, c. 56, §261; RS 1944, c. 56, §262 97 Me. 241; 132 Me. 422; 137 Me. 208
07/13/1954 Nurses James G. Frost, Deputy AG Mildred I. Lenz, Educational Secretary, Board of Registration of Nurses RS 1944, c. 63, §1
07/20/1954 Status Roger A. Putnam, AAG Dairy Council Committee PL 1949, c. 278; PL 1951, c. 64
08/02/1954 Salaries for State Police officers Roger A. Putnam, AAG Robert Marx PL 1953, c. 372
08/09/1954 Adoption James G. Frost, Deputy AG Frank W. Davis, AAG
08/12/1954 Contract bond James G. Frost, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service
08/12/1954 Bid of Dakin Sporting Goods Co. James G. Frost, Deputy AG John R. Dyer, Purchasing Agent RS 1944, c. 169
08/17/1954 Request for moose James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor RS 1944, c. 33, §11; RS 1944, c. 33, §81
08/25/1954 Delinquent payments by dealer James G. Frost, Deputy AG Maine Milk Commission
09/14/1954 Engrossed bill Roger A. Putnam, AAG Samuel H. Slosberg, Director, Legislative Research 119 Me. 282
09/17/1954 New York Thruway bonds James G. Frost, Deputy AG Albert S. Noyes, Bank Commissioner RS 1944, c. 55, §38
09/22/1954 Hopkins Pond, Chapter 126, Resolves of 1953 Roger A. Putnam, AAG Elmer H. Ingraham, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game Resolves 1953, c. 126
09/27/1954 Assignment of contract James G. Frost, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner, Institutional Service
10/04/1954 Blood tests on minors James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roswell P. Bates
10/05/1954 Gerald T. Strout, Central Maine Sanitorium Roger A. Putnam, AAG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 23, §167
10/07/1954 Calais-St. Stephen Bridge L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Max L. Wilder, Bridge Engineer RS 1944, c. 25, §40
10/07/1954 Blanket power of attorney L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission
10/07/1954 Blanket power of attorney L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Lucius D. Barrows, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission Contains note not in the published version: "Glynn, is not this contrary to our practice? RAP."
10/12/1954 Temporary numberplates Roger A. Putnam, AAG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1944, c. 19, §28
10/14/1954 Fees of Chief Forest Fire Wardens James G. Frost, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, State Controller RS 1954, c. 36, §103 19440630
10/21/1954 University of Maine James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1951, c. 395; PL 1953, c. 128 RS 1944, c. 60-A
10/22/1954 Refugees James G. Frost, Deputy AG Burton M. Cross, Governor PL 1947, c. 258; PL 1949, c. 349 RS 1944, c. 32, §2-A; RS 1944, c. 32, §2-B
10/28/1954 Loyalty oaths of minors Neal A. Donahue, AAG Harry A. Mapes, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety PL 1949, c. 298 RS 1944, c. 11-A, §14
10/29/1954 Weir in deorganized town James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ronald W. Green, Chief Warden, Sea and Shore Fisheries P&SL 1937, c. 110 RS 1944, c. 86, §7
10/29/1954 Inheritance tax when assets pass outside of will Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Harvey R. Pease, Register of Probate, Lincoln County RS 1944, c. 142, §6; RS 1944, c. 142, §17; RS 1944, c. 142, §18; RS 1944, c. 142, §20; RS 1944, c. 142, §23
11/02/1954 Rule-making by the Commission Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1944, c. 75, §1; RS 1944, c. 75, §2 19541012
11/10/1954 Autonomy of towns James G. Frost, Deputy AG William H. Morrison RS 1944, c. 11-A, §8
11/12/1954 Principally engaged, as applied to partners Roger A. Putnam, AAG R. R. Chaney, Secretary, Dealer Registration Board PL 1953, c. 70 RS 1944, c. 19, §19-F
11/12/1954 Control of funds James G. Frost, Deputy AG Raymond A. Derbyshire, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners
11/12/1954 Medical examiners in Knox County James G. Frost, Deputy AG Herman J. Weisman, Medical Examiner, Knox County
11/12/1954 Leases of property held by the Military Defense Commission James G. Frost, Deputy AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General
11/16/1954 Military leave Roger A. Putnam, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1944, c. 60, §3
11/17/1954 Capacity of a soil conservation district to apply for a federal loan Roger A. Putnam, AAG C. Wilder Smith, State Director, Farmers Home Administration PL 1947, c. 74 RS 1944, c. 29, §3; RS 1944, c. 29, §7; RS 1944, c. 29, §10; RS 1944, c. 29, §11
11/17/1954 Use of streams and lakes for domestic water purposes Roger A. Putnam, AAG C. Wilder Smith, State Director, Farmers Home Administration
11/19/1954 Leased equipment used in Maine by contractors for Maine Turnpike Authority Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1951, c. 250 RS 1944, c. 14-A, §2 83 Me. 380; 92 Me. 292
11/29/1954 Military leave Roger A. Putnam, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1944, c. 60, §3
11/30/1954 Military leave Roger A. Putnam, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1944, c. 60, §3
11/30/1954 Taxation of automobiles Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Norman Register, Tax Assessor, Dallas, Texas
12/03/1954 Immunity of public officers Roger A. Putnam, AAG Lillian Brush, Secretary, Board of Examiners of Psychologists
12/08/1954 Statutory increases in teachers' pensions, Chapter 428, P.L. 1953 James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1953, c. 428
12/08/1954 Liability of city for injuries caused by installations, civil defense James G. Frost, Deputy AG Barnett I. Shur, Corporation Counsel, City of Portland PL 1949, c. 298 RS 1944, c. 11-A, §10
12/09/1954 Jurisdiction on federal property James G. Frost, Deputy AG Robert Marx, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1944, c. 1, §11; RS 1944, c. 1, §12 US Const. Art. I, §8
12/09/1954 Teaching service at Maine School for the Deaf James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1944, c. 37, §221 ff; RS 1944, c. 60, §4
12/14/1954 Liability insurance Roger A. Putnam, AAG William O. Bailey, Secretary-Treasurer, Maine School Building Authority
12/14/1954 State-owned cars James G. Frost, Deputy AG Scott K. Higgins, Director of Aeronautics PL 1951, c. 379
12/15/1954 Educational payments, Northern Maine Sanatorium Roger A. Putnam, AAG Kenneth B. Burns, Business Manager, Institutional Service RS 1944, c. 37, §39 124 Me. 36
12/16/1954 Maine Maritime Academy James G. Frost, Deputy AG Raymond C. Mudge, Finance Commissioner RS 1944, c. 60, §14 19490627
12/16/1954 List of officials to be bonded Paul L. Woodworth, AAG H. H. Harris, Controller RS 1954, c. 16, §2
12/21/1954 Bath Military and Naval Children's Home Roger A. Putnam, AAG Kenneth B. Burns, Business Manager, Institutional Service PL 1929, c. 254 RS 1944, c. 23, §174
12/21/1954 Armories James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. W. Heywood, Assistant Adjutant General
12/21/1954 Hospitals practising medicine James G. Frost, Deputy AG Adam P. Leighton, Secretary, State Board of Registration of Medicine PL 1949, c. 336 RS 1944, c. 61, §6
12/23/1954 Constitutional law officers, age limit James G. Frost, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, State Controller PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 60, §6 137 Me. 350
12/23/1954 Constitutional law officers, age limit James G. Frost, Deputy AG H. H. Harris, State Controller PL 1947, c. 384 RS 1944, c. 60, §6 137 Me. 350 Contains note not in the published version: "(Originally signed by A. A. Laf.)"
00/00/1954 Railroad crossing agreement James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
01/03/1955 Compatibility Roger A. Putnam, AAG Carroll Peacock Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §4
01/04/1955 Seed quahogs James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Robert L. Dow, Director of Marine Research RS 1954, c. 34, §90
01/04/1955 Moosehorn Refuge, beaver trapping Roger A. Putnam, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1953, c. 34 16 USCA 683 49 S.Ct. 38
01/05/1955 Town road at Mount Blue Neal A. Donahue, AAG Joseph F. Holman, County Attorney, Franklin County
01/05/1955 Request of Kennebec Water District for open season on muskrats Roger A. Putnam, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §97
01/10/1955 Medical examiners' fees James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG William P. Donahue, County Attorney, York County RS 1954, c. 89, §252
01/11/1955 Advertisement in Bangor Daily News Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §8
01/11/1955 Collection of fine James G. Frost, Deputy AG William Fenton, County Attorney, Hancock County 100 Me. 123 19550113 Includes January 13, 1955 Opinion
01/13/1955 Collection of fine James G. Frost, Deputy AG William Fenton, County Attorney, Hancock County RS 1954, c. 145, §18; RS 1954, c. 150, §4 19550111 Includes January 11, 1955 Opinion
01/14/1955 Failure to forward appeal seasonably James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Robert Marx, Chief, Maine State Police
01/18/1955 Repairs at Pownal State School Roger A. Putnam, AAG K. B. Burns, Business Manager, Institutional Service Resolves 1953, c. 209
01/19/1955 Alumni trustee, University of Maine Roger A. Putnam, AAG Roswell P. Bates, Executive Council P&SL 1951, c. 164
01/24/1955 Authority of the Governor of Maine to designate a state agency to negotiate with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare in contemplation of an agreement to be entered into between the state and the Secretary, whereby the state through its agency would make determinations of disability James G. Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor PL 1955, c. 321
01/27/1955 Suspension of driving licenses James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Ray L. Littlefield, Trial Justice, Scarboro RS 1954, c. 22, §166
02/07/1955 Eligibility of certain former teachers James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1953, c. 412 RS 1954, c. 64, §3; RS 1954, c. 64, §6 19530813
02/07/1955 Subsidy paid East Corinth Academy for vocational courses James G. Frost, Deputy AG William O. Bailey, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1951, c. 397 RS 1944, c. 37, §96; RS 1954, c. 41, §105
02/07/1955 Veteran's exemption Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Arthur William Seaward, House RS 1954, c. 92, §6
02/09/1955 Conflict or compatibility of offices of deputy sheriff and selectman Frank F. Harding, AG Clarence O. Kimball, House 114 Me. 443
02/11/1955 Local licensing Neal A. Donahue, AAG Julius Greenstein, Chairman, State Boxing Commission PL 1953, c. 244 RS 1954, c. 88, §7 19461212
02/24/1955 Town clerks as agents James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
02/28/1955 Gisela K. Davidson, M.D. James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63, §1; RS 1954, c. 63, §11
03/01/1955 Temporary number plates Frank F. Harding, AG Stanton S. Weed, Director, Motor Vehicle Division RS 1954, c. 22, §13; RS 1954, c. 22, §18; RS 1954, c. 22, §37
03/02/1955 Crop damage James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §94
03/07/1955 Elections in room adjoining that where town meeting is being held Roger A. Putnam, AAG Wallace Woodworth, House RS 1954, c. 3, §41 ff; RS 1954, c. 5, §14; RS 1954, c. 36
03/10/1955 Veteran's exemption Frank F. Harding, AG Milan Ross, House PL 1953, c. 291 RS 1954, c. 92, §6
03/16/1955 Legality of sales promotion James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Harvey H. Chenevert, Executive Secretary, Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 33, §4
03/17/1955 L.D. 1218 Roger A. Putnam, AAG Real Estate Commission PL 1955, c. 423 RS 1954, c. 84, §4
03/17/1955 Smelts James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §55; RS 1954, c. 37, §63
03/24/1955 Incompatibility of offices of selectman or plantation assessor and school committee member Roger A. Putnam, AAG R. D. Stinchfield, Superintendent of Schools, Springfield PL 1933, c. 41 RS 1930, c. 19, §10 19360501; 19360515; 19420418 Includes correspondence
04/04/1955 Line budget Frank F. Harding, AG Maurice F. Williams, Administrative Assistant, Executive PL 1945, c. 135; PL 1955, c. 130 RS 1954, c. 16, §13; RS 1954, c. 16, §14; RS 1954, c. 16, §22
04/05/1955 Establishment of bounds L. Smith Dunnack, AAG W. H. Bradford, Engineer, Right of Way, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 23, §25
04/08/1955 Legal rights of towns to construct school buildings Frank F. Harding, AG Herbert G. Espy, Commissioner, Education PL 1953, c. 290 RS 1954, c. 41, §25 134 Me. 414
04/19/1955 Right of trust companies to hold real estate under deeds of trust James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Albert S. Noyes, Bank Commissioner RS 1954, c. 59, §90 ff
04/20/1955 Town roads in parks Neal A. Donahue, AAG Harold J. Dyer, Director, State Park Commission
04/22/1955 Waiver of liability, workmen's compensation Neal A. Donahue, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Business Manager, Bangor State Hospital
04/22/1955 Town roads in parks Neal A. Donahue, AAG Harold J. Dyer, Director, Park Commission
04/26/1955 Potato tax - referendum James G. Frost, Deputy AG Carleton S. Fuller, Senate PL 1955, c. 379
05/03/1955 Licenses for civilian employees of the armed forces James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1951, c. 238 RS 1954, c. 37, §39
05/05/1955 Bids for reconstruction of the Oquossoc Hatchery James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 16, §42
05/05/1955 Minimum age for minors at dry cleaning outlets Roger A. Putnam, AAG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §22; RS 1954, c. 30, §23; RS 1954, c. 30, §25
05/13/1955 Hurricane disaster applications James G. Frost, Deputy AG John N. Levine, Officer-in-charge, Maine Task Force, Federal Civil Defense Administration P&SL 1941, c. 64 RS 1954, c. 1, §3 112 Me. 449
05/18/1955 Traveling amusement show Paul L. Woodworth, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1954, c. 23; §137; RS 1954, c. 23, §138; RS 1954, c. 23, §150; RS 1954, c. 100, §56; RS 1954, c. 131, §34 US Const. Amend 14
05/24/1955 Authorizations to operate James G. Frost, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner, Institutional Service
05/31/1955 Railroad merger Roger A. Putnam, AAG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor 49 USCA 5; 49 USCA 20 74 S.Ct. 574
06/03/1955 Cargo trailers Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 26 S.Ct. 714; 54 S.Ct. 152; 64 S.Ct. 950; 69 S.Ct. 432
06/06/1955 Right of a parent to send children to a school other than that in the town in which they reside James G. Frost, Deputy AG John G. Marshall, City Solicitor, Auburn RS 1944, c. 37, §96 ff
06/08/1955 Proposed constitutional amendments and bond issue Roger A. Putnam, AAG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State P&SL 1955, c. 198 69 S.Ct. 106 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
06/09/1955 Vocational-technical institute scholarship fund James G. Frost, Deputy AG Edward L. McMonagle, Director, Administrative Services, Department of Education Resolves 1955, c. 181 RS 1954, c. 10, §22
06/09/1955 Graves of soldiers and sailors James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. W. Heywood, Adjutant General's Department RS 1954, c. 58, §3; RS 1954, c. 58, §5
06/10/1955 Inspection of lumber camps James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §2; RS 1954, c. 30, §4
06/14/1955 Boilers, Chapter 30, Sec. 72, R.S., Chapter 404, P.L. 1955 Neal A. Donahue, AAG E. E. Edgecomb, Chief Inspector, Labor and Industry PL 1955, c. 404 RS 1954, c. 30, §72; RS 1954, c. 30, §78
06/16/1955 Definition of insurance Paul L. Woodworth, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1954, c. 60, §26; RS 1954, c. 60, §275; RS 1954, c. 181, §17
06/22/1955 Chapter 321, Public Laws of 1955 Roger A. Putnam, AAG Edward L. McMonagle, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Education PL 1955, c. 321 RS 1954, c. 41, §202-A
06/24/1955 Automatic Canteen Co. of Maine Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 17, §10 44 Me. 416
06/28/1955 Legal liability, highway accidents during highway construction L. Smith Dunnack, AAG
07/05/1955 Advertising Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Richard E. Reed, Executive Secretary, Maine Sardine Industry RS 1954, c. 16, §260 ff
07/05/1955 Payment of interpreter's fees Roger A. Putnam, AAG Charles O. Spear, Jr., Chairman, Board of County Commissioners, Cumberland County RS 1954, c. 27, §118
07/12/1955 Effect of new daylight savings law Frank F. Harding, AG Sheriff PL 1955, c. 403 RS 1954, c. 1, §2; RS 1954, c. 1, §4
07/12/1955 Boilers owned by municipalities James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. E. Edgecomb, Chief Inspector, Boilers PL 1955, c. 404 RS 1954, c. 10, §22
07/13/1955 Traveling amusement shows Paul L. Woodworth, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1954, c. 100, §56
07/15/1955 Money of deceased patient Frank F. Harding, AG Esther M. Dudley
07/20/1955 Old age assistance George C. West, AAG Ernest M. White RS 1954, c. 25, §287; RS 1954, c. 163, §22; RS 1954, c. 170, §1 92 Me. 395; 114 Me. 382
07/21/1955 Salary of Clerk of the House Frank F. Harding, AG Harlan H. Harris, Controller PL 1955, c. 482
07/25/1955 Meuse children Roger A. Putnam, AAG K. B. Burns, Business Manager, Institutional Service RS 1954, c. 18, §13
08/02/1955 Withholding of confession of one prisoner from another Roger A. Putnam, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison
08/03/1955 Residence Roger A. Putnam, AAG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pownal State School RS 1954, c. 27, §145; RS 1954, c. 94, §3
08/04/1955 "Next ensuing," as used in Section 15 Milton L. Bradford, AAG Maine Employment Security Commission RS 1954, c. 29, §15
08/04/1955 Vacancy in office of sheriff Frank F. Harding, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State Me. Const. Art. VI, §7; Me. Const. Art. IX, §10
08/05/1955 Mortgaged property James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Harry E. Henderson, Deputy Treasurer of State RS 1954, c. 177, §25
08/09/1955 Public Utilities counsel Frank F. Harding, AG Sumner T. Pike, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission LD 1110 (97th Legis. 1955) RS 1954, c. 20, §1; RS 1954, c. 44, §8
08/10/1955 Herring under 4" long James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Stanley R. Tupper, Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1955, c. 304
08/12/1955 Nonresident license Frank F. Harding, AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §38; RS 1954, c. 37, §39; RS 1954, c. 37, §68
08/15/1955 University of Maine - organized labor Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor 19540202
08/16/1955 Sporting camps James G. Frost, Deputy AG George W. Bucknam, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §37
08/17/1955 Roads in parks Neal A. Donahue, AAG Harold J. Dyer, Director, Park Commission 104 Me. 342
08/17/1955 Cobb agreement, Town of Lincoln Neal A. Donahue, AAG Fred M. Berry, State Auditor
08/18/1955 Sealed vehicles Frank F. Harding, AG Robert Marx, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1954, c. 48, §19 ff
08/18/1955 Improvements Frank F. Harding, AG William B. Oliver, State Conservationist RS 1954, c. 34, §7
08/18/1955 Religion in the schools James G. Frost, Deputy AG Floyd Nute, Press Secretary to the Governor RS 1954, c. 41, §145 Me. Const. Art. I, §3
08/18/1955 Tenure of office James G. Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor PL 1955, c. 325 RS 1954, c. 11, §5; RS 1954, c. 23, §129
08/24/1955 Definitions of "firm" and "association" Roger A. Putnam, AAG Real Estate Commission
08/26/1955 Return of fees for examination Roger A. Putnam, AAG Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §5
08/26/1955 Snow removal L. Smith Dunnack, AAG George B. Walker, Member, State Highway Commision RS 1954, c. 89, §35; RS 1954, c. 89, §55; RS 1954, c. 89, §56; RS 1954, c. 96, §70
08/30/1955 Employment of minors in hotels and restaurants James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §23; RS 1954, c. 30, §25
08/30/1955 Dormitories James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. E. Edgecomb, Chief Inspector, Labor and Industry PL 1955, c. 404
08/31/1955 Fees on out-of-state milk James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Harvey H. Chenevert, Executive Secretary, Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 33, §6
08/31/1955 Canadian dentist Roger A. Putnam, AAG Roscoe C. Emery RS 1954, c. 73
08/31/1955 Agreement with New Brunswick James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harry A. Mapes, Director, Civil Defense and Public Safety RS 1954, c. 12, §6
09/06/1955 Voting by Indians Frank F. Harding, AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State Resolves 1953, c. 97; PL 1955, c. 190 RS 1954, c. 5, §64; RS 1954, c. 25, §321; RS 1954, c. 25, §349; RS 1954, c. 25, §369 Me. Const. Art. II, §1
09/09/1955 Juvenile Roger A. Putnam, AAG Ronald W. Green, Chief Warden, Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1954, c. 38, §117
09/09/1955 Prescriptive rights in way L. Smith Dunnack, AAG C. E. Hart, Engineer, Right of Way Division, State Highway Commission 18 Me. 409; 34 Me. 243; 35 Me. 100; 39 Me. 300; 46 Me. 423; 66 Me. 254; 82 Me. 450
09/13/1955 Refunding of the district's bonds L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Brewster D. Doggett, Treasurer, Westport-Wiscasset Bridge District P&SL 1947, c. 103
09/21/1955 Adoption by reference Paul L. Woodworth, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance
09/26/1955 Payment of compensation to members of the committee added by Chapter 381 of the Public Laws of 1955 Roger A. Putnam, AAG Samuel H. Slosberg, Director of Legislative Research PL 1955, c. 381 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10
09/27/1955 Women workers in woods operations James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §2; RS 1954, c. 30, §4; RS 1954, c. 30, §7; RS 1954, c. 30, §30
09/28/1955 Bedding and upholstery law James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §155 ff
09/29/1955 Licensing of dance halls Paul L. Woodworth, AAG Joseph A. Flynn, Director, Fire Prevention RS 1954, c. 60, §348 ff; RS 1954, c. 100, §58
10/07/1955 Licenses Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §7
10/14/1955 Marine worms James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Stanley R. Tupper, Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1955, c. 110 RS 1954, c. 38, §4; RS 1954, c. 38, §5; RS 1954, c. 38, §125-A
10/14/1955 Reports on juvenile delinquents James G. Frost, Deputy AG Robert Marx, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1955, c. 120
10/18/1955 Insurance status of men enlisted prior to July 9, 1943 Roger A. Putnam, AAG Robert Marx, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1955, c. 417; PL 1955, c. 451 RS 1954, c. 15, §22; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §24; RS 1954, c. 64, §1
10/18/1955 Issuance of resident licenses - town clerks Frank F. Harding, AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1955, c. 290 19550812
10/21/1955 New England Board of Higher Education Frank F. Harding, AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor PL 1955, c. 441 RS 1954, c. 41-A
10/24/1955 Veteran's exemption Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Frederick O'Connell, Chief, Division of Veterans' Affairs PL 1953, c. 291
10/28/1955 Procedure regarding land taken by state - utility poles L. Smith Dunnack, AAG W. H. Bradford, Right of Way Engineer RS 1954, c. 96, §100
11/01/1955 Sardines James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Stanley R. Tupper, Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1901, c. 240; PL 1949, c. 293 RS 1954, c. 38, §22 98 Me. 546 19521117; 19550810
11/01/1955 Sirens on Masonic Temple, Portland James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG George R. Petty, Assistant Director, Civil Defense and Public Safety PL 1949, c. 298 RS 1954, c. 12, §11
11/07/1955 Commitment Roger A. Putnam, AAG Francis H. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital RS 1954, c. 27, §113; RS 1954, c. 27, §131 72 Me. 213; 96 Me. 368
11/15/1955 Examination fee - master plumber Roger A. Putnam, AAG E. W. Campbell, Director, Sanitary Engineering RS 1954, c. 25, §183
11/15/1955 Chapter 187, Public Laws of 1955 Frank F. Harding, AG Perry D. Hayden, Superintendent, Reformatory for Men PL 1955, c. 187
11/18/1955 Maine mining law, Chapter 409, Public Laws of 1955 Roger A. Putnam, AAG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1955, c. 409
11/22/1955 Burial expenses Roger A. Putnam, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison 87 Me. 324
11/22/1955 "Addition" to chemical engineering building, Chapter 178, Resolves of 1955 James G. Frost, Deputy AG Arthur A. Hauck, President, University of Maine Resolves 1955, c. 178
12/07/1955 Appointment of County Attorney Frank F. Harding, AG Leon L. Spinney, Judge, Brunswick Municipal Court
12/09/1955 Release of blood specimens James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. W. Campbell, Director, Sanitary Engineering
12/14/1955 Meetings of State Board of Education James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Kermit Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §3
12/15/1955 Creation of a committee by the Governor Frank F. Harding, AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor 105 Me. 91
12/15/1955 Tri-State Authority James G. Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor PL 1951, c. 387
12/19/1955 Minors where liquor is served Henry Heselton, AAG Dexter F. Knights, Town Manager, Jackman PL 1955, c. 196 RS 1954, c. 61, §51
12/20/1955 Partnership James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1915, c. 276 RS 1954, c. 171, §12 136 Me. 213
12/27/1955 Employment of special counsel Frank F. Harding, AG Public Utilities Commission
01/04/1956 Loans and mortgages between soil conservation district and Farmers Home Administration Roger A. Putnam, AAG Fred J. Nutter, Commissioner of Agriculture RS 1954, c. 34 19541117
01/04/1956 Embden Lake property James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game P&SL 1891, c. 82 RS 1954, c. 37, §15; RS 1954, c. 37, §19 90 Me. 576; 102 Me. 153; 118 Me. 503
01/04/1956 Trailers Roger A. Putnam, AAG R. R. Chaney, Secretary, Dealer Registration Board PL 1955, c. 200 RS 1954, c. 22, §1; RS 1954, c. 22, §26; RS 1954, c. 22, §26-A
01/10/1956 Trustee process Frank F. Harding, AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor
01/10/1956 Poles L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Frank Landers, Division Engineer, State Highway Commission
01/10/1956 Counsel Frank F. Harding, AG Sumner T. Pike, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission RS 1954, c. 20, §6
01/10/1956 Employee poisoned by the consumption of food served by his employer Frank F. Harding, AG Steven D. Shaw, House
01/11/1956 Claims for boarding dogs James G. Frost, Deputy AG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist, Agriculture RS 1954, c. 140, §18
01/16/1956 Opening areas closed by Commissioner James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG George W. Bucknam, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §119
01/16/1956 Requirement of internship James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Adam P. Leighton, Secretary, Board of Registration of Medicine RS 1954, c. 66, §3; RS 1954, c. §4
01/17/1956 Legal weights L. Smith Dunnack, AAG John C. Burnham, Director, Division of Special Services, State Highway Commission PL 1955, c. 389 RS 1954, c. 22, §98
01/19/1956 Cooking sherry Henry Heselton, AAG Robert A. Marden, Assistant County Attorney
01/24/1956 Tax appeals Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor RS 1954, c. 10, §26 19551215
01/25/1956 Powers and duties of Ogunquit Village Corporation L. Smith Dunnack, AAG W. H. Bradford, Right of Way Engineer, State Highway Commission P&SL 1913, c. 203
01/27/1956 Salary increases James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Kermit Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237
01/27/1956 Tree wardens James G. Frost, Deputy AG A. D. Nutting, Commissioner, Forests RS 1954, c. 96, §13 ff
01/27/1956 Inmate originally sentenced to the Men's Reformatory James G. Frost, Deputy AG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1951, c. 84; PL 1951, c. 100 RS 1944, c. 23, §66; RS 1954, c. 23, §69
01/30/1956 Railroad titles L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Clarence E. Hart, Right of Way Engineer, State Highway Commission
02/01/1956 Damage to well L. Smith Dunnack, AAG
02/08/1956 Outdoor advertising - gasoline signs, Chapter 420, P.L. 1955 John C. Burnham, Director, Division of Special Services, State Highway Commission PL 1955, c. 420 RS 1954, c. 23, §138
02/09/1956 Race meeting dates James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Donald K. Maxim, Chairman, Harness Racing Commission PL 1947, c. 358; PL 1949, c. 388; PL 1951, c. 105; PL 1953, c. 419; PL 1953, c. 423 RS 1954, c. 86, §8 ff
02/14/1956 Closing of school by state board (unorganized territory) Roger A. Putnam, AAG Herbert G. Espy, Commissioner, Education
02/14/1956 Importation of wines Henry Heselton, AAG Oscar Walker RS 1954, c. 61, §15; RS 1954, c. 61, §63
02/15/1956 Acceptance of second lowest bid on shovels L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 16, §36; RS 1954, c. 16, §42
02/15/1956 Snow removal on bridges crossing the turnpike L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission P&SL 1941, c. 69
02/17/1956 Service of notice of condemnation award L. Smith Dunnack, AAG W. H. Bradford, Right of Way Engineer, State Highway Commission
02/20/1956 U. S. Government employee convicted of drunken driving Roger A. Putnam, AAG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §150 41 S.Ct. 16
02/27/1956 Emergency permits L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission RS 1944, c. 19, §89 19531203; 19531211
02/28/1956 Store employees Neal A. Donahue, AAG W. F. Ulmer, Business Manager, Bangor State Hospital
02/29/1956 Breeding and sale of pheasants James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §15; RS 1954, c. 37, §85; RS 1954, c. 37, §88
02/29/1956 Unpaid fine James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §66 100 Me. 123
03/08/1956 Board of Registration of Medicine Roger A. Putnam, AAG Adam P. Leighton, Secretary, Board of Registration of Medicine PL 1955, c. 169 RS 1954, c. 66, §3; RS 1954, c. §4 19560116
03/08/1956 Withholding of funds James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer of State RS 1954, c. 65, §4
03/14/1956 $10,000 State of Maine highway 4% bonds numbered 30013-22, due May, 1941, and Vesting Order 14772, Alien Property Custodian Roger A. Putnam, AAG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer of State 72 S.Ct. 334 19500726
03/14/1956 Expenses of commitment and support Roger A. Putnam, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Business Manager, Bangor State Hospital PL 1931, c. 200 RS 1944, c. 23, §136; RS 1954, c. 27, §135
03/15/1956 Disability retirement - occupational disability James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 31, §57 ff; RS 1954, c. 64, §8
03/15/1956 Telephone answering services James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Labor and Industry PL 1955, c. 348 RS 1954, c. 30, §30
03/19/1956 Federal assistance under the Federal Housing Act James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Sulo Tani, Director of Research and Planning, Development of Industry and Commerce PL 1955, c. 471 RS 1954, c. 38-A, §2; RS 1954, c. 38-A, §4
03/20/1956 Operation of surplus property program Roger A. Putnam, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Commissioner, Education Resolves 1949, c. 144; Resolves 1951, c. 39
03/20/1956 Revocation of driving license after lapse of considerable time James G. Frost, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §150
03/20/1956 Legacies to towns having lease agreements under MSBA Roger A. Putnam, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Commissioner, Education
03/22/1956 Use of State of Maine flag Roger A. Putnam, AAG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 1, §28 27 S.Ct. 419
03/22/1956 Chebeague Island High School Roger A. Putnam, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §14
04/02/1956 Fire prevention James G. Frost, Deputy AG Austin Wilkins, Deputy Forest Commissioner RS 1954, c. 36, §83
04/04/1956 Merit increases James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §238
04/05/1956 Penobscot Indians James G. Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor RS 1954, c. 25, §334
04/06/1956 Number of primary election ballots Roger A. Putnam, AAG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1891, c. 102; PL 1893, c. 267; PL 1931, c. 89; PL 1931, c. 110 RS 1954, c. 4, §23; RS 1954, c. 5, §6
04/11/1956 Function of the Attorney General re civil defense Frank F. Harding, AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor RS 1954, c. 20, §1; RS 1954, c. 20, §5
04/11/1956 Workmen's compensation - extension service Neal A. Donahue, AAG Henry L. Doten, Business Manager, University of Maine
04/12/1956 Compatibility of certain employments and offices James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG George F. Mahoney, Insurance Commissioner 73 Me. 129
04/12/1956 Sardine canning license James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Richard E. Reed, Executive Secretary, Maine Sardine Industry RS 1954, c. 32, §258; RS 1954, c. 38, §111
04/13/1956 Lapsing of park appropriation Roger A. Putnam, AAG Raymond C. Mudge, Commissioner, Finance Resolves 1953, c. 117
04/16/1956 Porcupine bounty reimbursements James G. Frost, Deputy AG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist PL 1955, c. 433
04/24/1956 Emergency permits, so-called L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 22, §98
04/26/1956 Milk control Frank F. Harding, AG Samuel H. Slosberg, Director of Legislative Research RS 1954, c. 33 151 Me. 188
04/27/1956 Col. Raymond E. Morang James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1955, c. 417 RS 1954, c. 63, §28; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §3
05/03/1956 Appeal cases, Cumberland County Superior Court Frank F. Harding, AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor
05/04/1956 Resolves of 1953, Chapter 117, lapsing of park appropriation funds Roger A. Putnam, AAG Harlan H. Harris, Controller Resolves 1953, c. 117 RS 1954, c. 16, §23 19530710; 19560413
05/08/1956 Licenses for consecutive weeks James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Donald K. Maxim, Chairman, Harness Racing Commission PL 1935, c. 130; PL 1937, c. 187 RS 1954, c. 86
05/09/1956 Dog licenses James G. Frost, Deputy AG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist RS 1954, c. 100, §10
05/11/1956 Indirect loan to bank officer Roger A. Putnam, AAG Irl Withee, Deputy Bank Commissioner PL 1955, c. 380 RS 1954, c. 59, §19-E
05/14/1956 Profits from state-owned land Roger A. Putnam, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1955, c. 399 RS 1954, c. 37, §17
05/14/1956 Disposition of certain sentences Roger A. Putnam, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison 150 Me. 121
05/25/1956 Substitution of deposit, Manchester Insurance Corporation Roger A. Putnam, AAG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Insurance Commissioner RS 1954, c. 60, §50
05/25/1956 Farm contract, State School for Boys Roger A. Putnam, AAG Lee Gardiner, Farm Supervisor, Institutional Service RS 1954, c. 27, §1; RS 1954, c. 27, §19; RS 1954, c. 27, §30; RS 1954, c. 27, §31; RS 1954, c. 27, §83
05/29/1956 State employees in legislative service Roger A. Putnam, AAG Ober C. Vaughan, Director of Personnel Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11
05/29/1956 Complaint, speeding, Maine Turnpike Roger A. Putnam, AAG John de Winter, Maine State Police
06/06/1956 Hamilton's Camps, Sebago Lake L. Smith Dunnack, AAG John C. Burnham, Director, Division of Special Services, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 23, §138; RS 1954, c. 23, §150
06/07/1956 Contracts with consulting engineers L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Vaughan M. Daggett, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission
06/13/1956 Contract - costs of return of parole violators James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Service
06/13/1956 Special school milk program James G. Frost, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Commissioner, Education
06/13/1956 Membership, Commission on Interstate Cooperation James G. Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor RS 1954, c. 10, §29
06/18/1956 Licenses James G. Frost, Deputy AG Joseph A. P. Flynn, Executive Secretary, Electricians Examining Board PL 1953, c. 307 RS 1954, c. 82, §2
06/18/1956 Servicing agreement James G. Frost, Deputy AG Albert S. Noyes, Commissioner, Banks
06/22/1956 Federal aid Roger A. Putnam, AAG Sulo Tani, Director, Division of Research and Planning, Department of Development of Industry and Commerce PL 1955, c. 471
06/29/1956 Auctioneers Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §2
07/05/1956 Revised Statutes James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Governor and Council
07/09/1956 Judicial Council James G. Frost, Deputy AG Maurice Williams, Administrative Assistant to the Governor Resolves 1955, c. 77; Resolves 1955, c. 167 RS 1954, c. 113, §195 ff
07/10/1956 Contracts with mutual insurance companies James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG George Mahoney, Insurance Commissioner RS 1954, c. 60, §85 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19290501; 19430901; 19440516
07/10/1956 Rights of lifers James G. Frost, Deputy AG John S. Foss, Chief Parole Officer PL 1953, c. 382 RS 1954, c. 149, §12; RS 1954, c. 154, §70
07/13/1956 Revocation of licenses James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §150 150 Me. 28; 139 Me. 359 19550923
07/27/1956 Survival project Frank F. Harding, AG Harry A. Mapes, Director, Civil Defense and Public Safety 19560718
08/07/1956 Baxter State Park James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG George W. Bucknam, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game Resolves 1955, c. 104
08/07/1956 Expenses of party headquarters Frank F. Harding, AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 9, §2; RS 1954, c. 9, §4; RS 1954, c. 9, §5; RS 1954, c. 9, §7
08/07/1956 Right of inmate to marry James G. Frost, Deputy AG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison RS 1954, c. 25, §127; RS 1954, c. 25, §128; RS 1954, c. 166, §4; RS 1954, c. 166, §13
08/08/1956 Construction safety rules and regulations James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commisioner, Labor and Industry
08/15/1956 Proposed Industrial Building Authority James G. Frost, Deputy AG Sulo Tani, Director, Development of Industry PL 1957, c. 421 58 Me. 590; 92 Me. 292; 118 Me. 503; 146 Me. 183 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; Me. Const. Art. IX, §15
08/17/1956 Greater Portland Regional Planning Commission James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1955, c. 42 RS 1954, c. 65, §2
08/21/1956 Examination by boards of other states Roger A. Putnam, AAG Richard M. Millett, Secretary, Maine Board of Accountancy RS 1954, c. 80, §4
08/27/1956 Subrogation under financial responsibility law Neal A. Donahue, AAG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 31, §25 124 Me. 118
08/28/1956 Pownal State School - blood donors James G. Frost, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner, Institutional Service 19490209
09/07/1956 Togus residents James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1867, c. 66; P&SL 1868, c. 612 78 Me. 401 Me. Const. Art. II, §1
09/07/1956 Togus residents James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1867, c. 66; P&SL 1868, c. 612 78 Me. 401 Me. Const. Art. II, §1 Contains note not in the published version: "see opinion of 2-6-70"
09/07/1956 Dining rooms in sporting and overnight camps James G. Frost, Deputy AG Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §30; RS 1954, c. 30, §32
09/07/1956 Seats for female employees James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §46 19470925
09/14/1956 Jonesport Reach Bridge loan Frank F. Harding, AG Harry E. Henderson, Deputy State Treasurer P&SL 1955, c. 198
09/17/1956 Right of way at Embden Pond Neal A. Donahue, AAG Lawrence F. Decker, Chief Engineer, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §8
09/17/1956 Town improvement anticipation L. Smith Dunnack, AAG H. S. Weymouth, State Aid Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 23, §55; RS 1954, c. 23, §135
09/20/1956 Corporations doing business in this state James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 53, §127; RS 1954, c. 53, §128
09/20/1956 Children from unorganized territory attending parochial schools James G. Frost, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 19460523
09/21/1956 Federal surplus property for civil defense purposes Roger A. Putnam, AAG Charles Caldwell, Jr., Deputy Director, Civil Defense and Public Safety PL 1955, c. 435
09/21/1956 Surplus property Roger A. Putnam, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 11, §15; 70 Stat. 493
09/21/1956 Portland Municipal Airport James G. Frost, Deputy AG Scott K. Higgins, Director, Aeronautics Resolves 1935, c. 132 RS 1954, c. 24, §5; RS 1954, c. 24, §12
09/24/1956 Widow's pension, State Police Retirement System, so-called Roger A. Putnam, AAG Robert Marx, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1955, c. 417 RS 1954, c. 15, §22; RS 1954, c. 15, §23; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §10 19560727
10/01/1956 Financial responsibility law James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §77
10/01/1956 Financial responsibility law James G. Frost, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §77 Contains note not in the published version: "See Gillespie v. Department of Public Safety 259 S.W. 2d 177"
10/02/1956 Records of juveniles James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Lloyd H. Hoxie, Maine State Police RS 1954, c. 27, §77; RS 1954, c. 27, §89; RS 1954, c. 146, §4
10/03/1956 Permit from Board of Harbor Commissioners L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Max L. Wilder, Bridge Engineer, State Highway Commission P&SL 1917, c. 192
10/08/1956 School milk Frank F. Harding, AG Samuel S. Silsby, Jr., Assistant Director of Legislative Research Committee RS 1954, c. 41, §219 ff 19560426
10/08/1956 School milk Frank F. Harding, AG Samuel S. Silsby, Jr., Assistant Director of Legislative Research Committee RS 1954, c. 41, §219 ff 19560426 Contains note not in the published version: "151 A.L.R. 1034"
10/11/1956 Court seal on probate court commitment papers Roger A. Putnam, AAG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pownal State School RS 1954, c. 153, §1 125 Me. 4
10/12/1956 Defrauding an innkeeper Roger A. Putnam, AAG John deWinter, Director, Traffic Division, State Police RS 1954, c. 100, §44; RS 1954, c. 100, §45 92 Me. 399
10/12/1956 Problem of arrest Roger A. Putnam, AAG William P. Hancock, Maine State Police School RS 1954, c. 89, §199
10/17/1956 Appointment of probation officer James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor RS 1954, c. 149, §24; RS 1954, c. 149, §33
10/18/1956 Taxes on state-owned property rented for temporary use only L. Smith Dunnack, AAG W. H. Bradford, Right of Way Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 23, §24
10/24/1956 Powers of county commissioners to close winter way L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Vaughan M. Daggett, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission PL 1923, c. 158 RS 1954, c. 5, §64; RS 1954, c. 96, §125
10/29/1956 Qualifications of inspectors James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ralph L. Langille, Supervising Inspector of Elevators RS 1954, c. 30, §116; RS 1954, c. 30, §120
11/01/1956 Power of arrest James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Henry McCabe, Civil Defense and Public Safety PL 1955, c. 435 RS 1954, c. 12, §9
11/05/1956 Advertising sign for business conducted elsewhere L. Smith Dunnack, AAG W. H. Bradford, Right of Way Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 23, §138; RS 1954, c. 23, §139; RS 1954, c. 23, §143
11/06/1956 Multiple line policies James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Harold E. Trahey, Rating Analyst, Insurance Department PL 1895, c. 18; PL 1949, c. 84 RS 1954, c. 60, §31; RS 1954, c. 60, §104 100 Me. 481
11/07/1956 Maine mining law, Chapter 409, Public Laws of 1955 Roger A. Putnam, AAG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1955, c. 409 19551118
11/08/1956 Legal authority for the state to join with towns in school building construction Roger A. Putnam, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 10, §22; RS 1954, c. 41, §112 ff; RS 1954, c. 41, §167 ff
11/10/1956 Compatibility of office James G. Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor
11/13/1956 Dual headlights James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §43
11/14/1956 Section 52, Chapter 22 of R.S. of 1954 Boyd L. Bailey, AAG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §52
11/15/1956 Legality of advance payment of subsidy - MSBA lease agreements Roger A. Putnam, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1955, c. 65 RS 1954, c. 41, §242; RS 1954, c. 41, §249
11/21/1956 Eligibility of alien Roger A. Putnam, AAG Joseph Holman, County Attorney RS 1954, c. 11, §5
12/06/1956 Eminent domain, teachers colleges James G. Frost, Deputy AG Hayden L. V. Anderson, Education
12/06/1956 Sealers in unorganized territories James G. Frost, Deputy AG Clayton P. Osgood, Chief, Inspection, Department of Agriculture RS 1954, c. 10, §22; RS 1954, c. 32, §311; RS 1954, c. 32, §314; RS 1954, c. 32, §315; RS 1954, c. 100, §202
12/12/1956 Uniform act - out of state parolee supervision James G. Frost, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner, Institutional Service RS 1954, c. 10, §22; RS 1954, c. 27, §8 ff; 70 Stat. 1020
12/17/1956 Parental consent for polio vaccine James G. Frost, Deputy AG Charles E. Crossland, Assistant to the President, University of Maine
12/17/1956 School residence James G. Frost, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §161
12/18/1956 Dairies James G. Frost, Deputy AG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §23
12/18/1956 Autopsies James G. Frost, Deputy AG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pownal State School
12/26/1956 Methods of enforcement of outdoor advertising law L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 23, §137 ff
12/28/1956 Bids Frank F. Harding, AG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission
12/31/1956 Withholding town subsidy James G. Frost, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §31; RS 1954, c. 41, §147
12/31/1956 Unemployment compensation funds James G. Frost, Deputy AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer RS 1954, c. 18, §2; RS 1954, c. 29, §5; RS 1954, c. 29, §8; RS 1954, c. 29, §9 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 4, §2
01/02/1957 Dairies James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §23; RS 1954, c. 30, §30; RS 1954, c. 30, §32
01/02/1957 Availability of unclaimed bodies for the advancement of medical science James G. Frost, Deputy AG F. C. Curran, Chairman, State Anatomical Commission RS 1954, c. 66, §12
01/02/1957 Retained percentage on contract James G. Frost, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner, Institutional Service
01/07/1957 Prescription of narcotics James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Gerald M. Rosen, Secretary, Chiropody Association RS 1954, c. 68, §39
02/05/1957 Roads in areas of active lumbering operations James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game
02/05/1957 Children of military personnel James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §163
02/07/1957 Change of address Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §7; RS 1954, c. 84, §10
02/07/1957 Status of a co-partnership Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission 55 Me. 235; 138 Me. 348
02/07/1957 Nationwide Sellers Service Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission PL 1957, c. 32
02/12/1957 Governor's powers when local officials fail to act James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor PL 1955, c. 435 RS 1954, c. 12, §9; RS 1954, c. 12, §19-A
02/12/1957 Agreement between judgement creditor and the debtor James G. Frost, Deputy AG Wallace Brown, Supervisor of Financial responsibility RS 1954, c. 22, §75 19461217
02/13/1957 Joint Committee, town and academy James G. Frost, Deputy AG Milton A. Nixon PL 1955, c. 233 RS 1954, c. 41, §105
03/06/1957 Organization of corporation for the purpose of purchasing contracts or notes James G. Frost, Deputy AG Albert S. Noyes, Commissioner, Banks RS 1954, c. 53, §8; RS 1954, c. 59, §4; RS 1954, c. 59, §210 ff 15 Me. 163
03/12/1957 State registration of Civil Air Patrol aircraft James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Scott K. Higgins, Director of Aeronautics RS 1954, c. 24, §13
03/12/1957 State registration of Civil Air Patrol aircraft James G. Frost, Deputy AG Scott K. Higgins, Director, Aeronautics RS 1954, c. 24, §13; 60 Stat. 346
03/14/1957 Fair trade contracts James G. Frost, Deputy AG John R. Dyer, Purchasing Agent 19540812
03/18/1957 Mortgages on out-of-state property James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG A. S. Noyes, Bank Commissioner RS 1954, c. 59, §228; RS 1954, c. 59, §231
03/18/1957 Limitation of access rights L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 22, §8
03/18/1957 Maine General Hospital James G. Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor P&SL 1868, c. 573; P&SL 1903, c. 21; PL 1921, c. 94
03/20/1957 Business hours of barber shops James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Arthur Charles, Senate LD 802 (98th Legis. 1957)
03/27/1957 Excise tax on foreign cars Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor
03/29/1957 Sentence for escape from county jail James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison RS 1954, c. 135, §28
04/01/1957 Death on a railroad Frank F. Harding, AG Norman H. Nickerson, Medical Examiner PL 1915, c. 332; PL 1917, c. 252; PL 1939, c. 241; PL 1947, c. 190; PL 1955, c. 326 19150909
04/02/1957 Contributions on salary of position improperly obtained James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 41, §187
04/02/1957 Contributions on salary of position improperly obtained James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 41, §187 Contains note not in the published version: "37 Me. 367. 143 Me. 353"
04/02/1957 Bible reading in the public schools James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §145
04/05/1957 Penobscot Indians James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor RS 1954, c. 25, §334
04/05/1957 Tuition charges, part of year James G. Frost, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §109
04/05/1957 Lease renewal James G. Frost, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner, Institutional Service
04/10/1957 Grove street Neal A. Donahue, AAG Arthur N. Gosline
04/18/1957 "Civilian employees" of the Adjutant General Frank F. Harding, AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63. §11; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §2; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §6; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §12; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §13; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §15; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §17; 32 USCA 42
04/30/1957 Controlled access roads L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission PL 1949, c. 400 RS 1954, c. 23, §6 ff
05/01/1957 Co-brokerage agreement - failure to pay certain moneys Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §8
05/10/1957 Trucks hauling forest products James G. Frost, Deputy AG Joseph Holman, County Attorney RS 1954, c. 22, §109
05/14/1957 Advertising by a licensed broker Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission
05/14/1957 Sec. 7, sub-section 8 of the real estate license law, license renewal of Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §7
05/24/1957 Member legislated off the Board of Accountancy James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG William D. Hayes, Chairman, Maine Board of Accountancy PL 1957, c. 203 RS 1954, c. 80, §1
05/28/1957 Rights of filipino citizens James G. Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor
06/07/1957 "General elections" James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Robert B. Williamson, The Chief Justice RS 1954, c. 61, §27 Me. Const. Art. II, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18 ff
06/13/1957 Funds for vocational education James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §196; RS 1954, c. 41, §197
06/13/1957 Formal reciprocity agreements James G. Frost, Deputy AG Howard T. Clark, Assistant Director, Motor Vehicle Division RS 1954, c. 22, §67 ff
06/17/1957 Unlicensed dogs James G. Frost, Deputy AG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist, Agriculture RS 1954, c. 100, §14; RS 1954, c. 100, §15
06/17/1957 Servicing agreement James G. Frost, Deputy AG Albert S. Noyes, Commissioner, Banks PL 1955, c. 417 RS 1954, c. 63-A, §2
06/26/1957 Logging Ralph W. Farris, AAG Frank A. Farrington, Chairman, Industrial Accident Commission PL 1957, c. 343 120 Me. 62; 120 Me. 73; 120 Me. 191; 126 Me. 104; 134 Me. 107
07/09/1957 Hilda Paul accident case - financial responsibility law Frank F. Harding, AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §77; RS 1954, c. 22, §81
07/09/1957 Memorandum of understanding between Office of the Governor, State of Maine, and Commander, 32d Air Division (Defense), United States Air Force, East Syracuse, New York James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §7
07/09/1957 Registration of trucks under Chapters 309, 330 and 363, P. L. 1957 Frank F. Harding, AG Stanton S. Weed, Director, Motor Vehicles PL 1957, c. 309; PL 1957, c. 330; PL 1957, c. 363
07/09/1957 Survivor benefits under Chapter 367, P. L. 1957 James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. L. Walker, Assistant Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1957, c. 367
07/11/1957 Section 105, Chapter 27, Revised Statutes of 1954, commitment-emergency certificate Roger A. Putnam, AAG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Services RS 1954, c. 27, §105
07/12/1957 Selling of hay Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §2
07/15/1957 Stipend fund James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1957, c. 391
07/17/1957 Central Dairymen's League project James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Harvey H. Chenevert, Executive Secretary, Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 33, §4
07/18/1957 Damage from heavy rain L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission
07/26/1957 Chapter 387 of the Public Laws of 1957, probation & parole law James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Services PL 1957, c. 387 RS 1954, c. 149, §28
07/26/1957 Proper enclosure for dogs -- Sec. 10, Chap. 100, R.S. of 1954 James G. Frost, Deputy AG S. F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist, Agriculture RS 1954, c. 100, §10
07/29/1957 Property officer's bond James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General RS 1954, c. 14, §11
07/29/1957 Application for branch or agency James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Albert S. Noyes, Bank Commissioner RS 1954, c. 59, §124
07/29/1957 Medical insurance for savings bank trustees James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Albert S. Noyes, Bank Commissioner RS 1954, c. 59, §19-G; RS 1954, c. 59, §19-E; RS 1954, c. 59, §19-K
08/09/1957 Status of parole violators under new law (c. 387, P. L. of 1957) Roger A. Putnam, AAG John S. Foss, Chief Parole Officer, Division of Parole PL 1957, c. 387 RS 1954, c. 149, §20 19440221
08/09/1957 Franchise tax on a cooperative Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 35, §1; RS 1954, c. 16, §106; RS 1954, c. 53, §41; RS 1954, c. 56, §21 ff; RS 1954, c. 59, §228 ff
08/12/1957 Out-of-state parolee supervision James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor PL 1957, c. 19
08/12/1957 Passamaquoddy District Authority James G. Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor P&SL 1945, c. 65; P&SL 1951, c. 65
08/12/1957 Winthrop Planning Committee James G. Frost, Deputy AG Sulo Tani, Director of Planning, Development of Industry & Commerce RS 1954, c. 91, §96
08/13/1957 Maine Democrat Frank F. Harding, AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 4, §1; RS 1954, c. 9, §4
08/14/1957 Attestations to pauper settlement James G. Frost, Deputy AG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pownal State School
08/19/1957 Military leave James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1957, c. 26
08/19/1957 Fee for change of location James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Doris St. Pierre, Secretary, Maine Real Estate Commission PL 1957, c. 35 RS 1954, c. 84, §7
08/19/1957 Reimbursement for disposing of animals James G. Frost, Deputy AG William D. Hathaway, Assistant County Attorney, Androscoggin RS 1954, c. 140, §18
08/21/1957 Application for state funds for school planning Roger A. Putnam, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1957, c. 364 RS 1954, c. 41, §235
08/21/1957 Definition of the word "member" Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §7
08/29/1957 Legal status of school house on Powers Farms L. Smith Dunnack, AAG W. H. Bradford, Right of Way Engineer
09/03/1957 Outdoor advertising L. Smith Dunnack, AAG W. H. Bradford, Right of Way Engineer RS 1954, c. 23, §138
09/03/1957 Change of residence of member of the Legislature Frank F. Harding, AG James C. Totman, House Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §4
09/03/1957 Liability of the owner of a farm pond in case of accident Frank F. Harding, AG William B. Oliver, Secretary, Maine State Soil Conservation Committee
09/03/1957 Kitchen bids, Augusta State Hospital Frank F. Harding, AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner, Institutional Service
09/19/1957 Podiatrist (chiropodist) using the term "foot specialist" James G. Frost, Deputy AG Gerald M. Rosen PL 1955, c. 261 RS 1954, c. 74, §8
09/24/1957 Transfer of funds within a department Roger A. Putnam, AAG Roland M. Berry, Budget Officer P&SL 1955, c. 181 19530710 Council Order #343 (6/28/1957); Another version of this is dated 10/1/1957
10/01/1957 Federal boating Act of 1957 James G. Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor PL 1947, c. 281 RS 1954, c. 37, §65; RS 1954, c. 37, §66; 72 Stat. 1754
10/01/1957 Lapsing of funds transferred to continuous carrying account Roger A. Putnam, AAG Roland M. Berry, Budget Officer P&SL 1955, c. 181 19530710 Council Order #343 (6/28/1957); Another version of this is dated 9/24/1957
10/10/1957 Appointment of members of the Board of Examiners of Podiatrists Roger A. Putnam, AAG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor PL 1957, c. 111 RS 1954, c. 74
10/10/1957 Uniform Code of Military Justice Frank F. Harding, AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General
10/29/1957 Construction area permits L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission PL 1953, c. 231 RS 1954, c. 22, §98
10/29/1957 Contract for services James G. Frost, Deputy AG Calvin Nichols, Adjutant General's Department
11/01/1957 Tree work by unlicensed persons James G. Frost, Deputy AG Austin Wilkins, Deputy Forest Commissioner PL 1957, c. 169 RS 1954, c. 36, §66; RS 1954, c. 36, §67
11/04/1957 Advertising "listings" as a free service Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §2
11/05/1957 Contract with Massachusetts Institute of Technology James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Richard E. Reed, Executive Secretary, Maine Sardine Council RS 1954, c. 16, §267
11/05/1957 Driver training course, Pineland Hospital and Training Center James G. Frost, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner, Institutional Service
11/06/1957 Transit plates James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §26-A; RS 1954, c. 22, §29
11/06/1957 Effective date of constitutional amendments James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Eugene Cook, AG of Georgia
11/06/1957 Licensing of chiropractors James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harry M. Burry, Secretary-Treasurer, Maine Board of Chiropractic Examination and Registration PL 1955, c. 152 RS 1954, c. 72, §3
11/15/1957 Northeastern Resources Committee Frank F. Harding, AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor PL 1955, c. 451 US Const. Art. I, §10
11/15/1957 Northeastern Resources Committee Frank F. Harding, AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor PL 1955, c. 451 US Const. Art. I, §10 Contains note not in the published version: "For suggested amendments so as to bring an agreement within the Governor's powers, see opinions of January 6 and 16, and March 4, 1958 in the Northeastern Resources Committee file under Economic Development"
11/21/1957 Section 11, Chap. 26 of the Revised Statutes of 1954, as amended, assistance to needy wife, etc., of Veteran; eligibility for Roger A. Putnam, AAG Fred W. Skinner, Administrator of Veteran Affairs RS 1954, c. 26, §11
11/27/1957 Application of minimum salary law Roger A. Putnam, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1957, c. 364 RS 1954, c. 41, §237-A
11/27/1957 Brunswick, Topsham, Harpswell resident pupils Roger A. Putnam, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education P&SL 1949, c. 102; P&SL 1951, c. 74; PL 1957, c. 364 RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H
12/05/1957 Mobile banking Frank F. Harding, AG Albert S. Noyes, Bank Commissioner RS 1954, c. 59, §124
12/09/1957 Teachers' contracts James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §87
12/10/1957 Town of West Paris James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1957, c. 364 RS 1954, c. 41, §77
12/10/1957 Reimbursement of public utilities under Chapter 378, P. L. 1957 L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission PL 1957, c. 340; PL 1957, c. 378
12/13/1957 Chiropractors holding themselves out as physical therapists James G. Frost, Deputy AG Adam P. Leighton, Secretary, State Board of Registration of Medicine PL 1955, c. 271 RS 1954, c. 67-A, §11
12/13/1957 Procedure for filling vacancy in State Senate James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earl W. Davis, Senate RS 1954, c. 4, §46 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §4
12/17/1957 Section 160, Chapter 59, Revised Statutes of 1954, Capital Stock Frank F. Harding, AG Albert S. Noyes, Bank Commissioner RS 1954, c. 59, §160
12/18/1957 Liability - public use of armories James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG George M. Carter, Adjutant General
12/18/1957 Retirement of school secretaries James G. Frost, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1957, c. 338 RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 65, §1
12/27/1957 West Paris - classiciation James G. Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor P&SL 1915, c. 133; P&SL 1915, c. 191; Resolves 1955, c. 24; P&SL 1957, c. 130 33 Me. 587; 148 Me. 404 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §3
01/06/1958 Rights of access James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §19; RS 1954, c. 37, §144
01/06/1958 Educational television in unorganized territory James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §164
01/06/1958 Northeastern Resources Committee agreement Frank F. Harding, AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor RS 1954, c. 12, §6 19571115
01/06/1958 Swan Island James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §8
01/06/1958 Income from local school trust funds James G. Frost, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1957, c. 364 RS 1954, c. 41, §101; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-D
01/06/1958 Pearson Manufacturing Building - taxes James G. Frost, Deputy AG Kenneth B. Burns, Business Manager, Institutional Service
01/16/1958 Reinstatement James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Donald F. Ellis, Secretary, Board of Registration in Optometry
01/16/1958 Title of physical therapist James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harry M. Burry, Secretary, Board of Chiropractic Registration PL 1955, c. 271 RS 1954, c. 67-A, §7
01/20/1958 Date of enactment James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG L. C. Fortier, Chairman, Maine Employment Security Commission Resolves 1907, c. 121; P&SL 1957, c. 150 104 Me. 17; 143 Me. 227 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §16 ff; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
01/20/1958 Patient transferred from the Women's Reformatory Roger A. Putnam, AAG Francis H. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital RS 1954, c. 27, §13; RS 1954, c. 27, §110; RS 1954, c. 27, §111
01/21/1958 Last paragraph of Section 4, Chapter 421, Public Laws of 1957, decision on contract of insurance; participation re interests Roger A. Putnam, AAG G. Carleton Lane; Acting Chairman of Maine Industrial Building Authority PL 1957, c. 421 RS 1954, c. 135, §17
01/21/1958 Commitment to state hospitals James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Norman U. Greenlaw, Commissioner of Institutional Services
01/21/1958 Removal of logs from great ponds James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG A. D. Nutting, Forest Commissioner
01/22/1958 Sale of a business James G. Frost, Deputy AG John G. Poust RS 1954, c. 84, §2; RS 1954, c. 84, §7
01/27/1958 Qualified public accountants James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Michael A. Napolitano, State Auditor RS 1954, c. 90-A, §26
01/27/1958 Bank holding companies James G. Frost, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner, Banks RS 1954, c. 53, §22
01/28/1958 Disposal of fees-recording, renewing or transferring claims Roger A. Putnam, AAG Paul A. MacDonald, Chairman, Maine Mining Bureau PL 1957, c. 293 RS 1954, c. 39-B, §4; RS 1954, c. 39-B, §5
02/05/1958 Access areas James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game 19580106
02/05/1958 "Meat, fish and poultry," Chapter 32A, Section 32, R. S. 1954 James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1957, c. 260 RS 1954, c. 32-A, §32 37 Me. 472; 58 Me. 164; 103 Me. 327
02/05/1958 Actual weight of vehicles James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Robert Marx, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1954, c. 22, §19; RS 1954, c. 22, §20; RS 1954, c. 22, §109; RS 1954, c. 22, §111
02/05/1958 Actual weight of vehicles James G. Frost, Deputy AG Robert Marx, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1954, c. 22, §19; RS 1954, c. 22, §20; RS 1954, c. 22, §109; RS 1954, c. 22, §111 Contains note not in the published version: "See also decision of Supreme Court of U.S. # 109 Oct. Term, 1957 dtd 3/17/58. Tank Truck Rentals Inc. Pet. V. Comm. Of Internal Revenue in State Police file"
02/05/1958 Construction of stone wall within 33' of centerline L. Smith Dunnack, AAG W. H. Bradford, Right of Way Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 23, §89
02/06/1958 Necessity for recording claims to acquire possessory rights George A. Wathen, AAG John R. Rand, State Geologist, Economic Development RS 1954, c. 40, §4
02/06/1958 Relocation of facilities of a utility James G. Frost, Deputy AG Robert W. Mattson, Deputy AG, Minnesota PL 1957, c. 378 153 Me. 131; 153 Me. 173
02/13/1958 Application of Charles R. Butts, 2nd Roger A. Putnam, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §5
02/19/1958 Powers of the Water Improvement Commission James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG R. W. MacDonald, Chief Engineer of Water Improvement Commission RS 1954, c. 79
02/19/1958 Slash removal - reimbursement of use of fire equipment - fire warden's duty to take violator to court James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG A. D. Nutting, Forest Commissioner RS 1954, c. 36, §83; RS 1954, c. 97, §60
02/25/1958 Mason Schoolhouse James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 41, §181; RS 1954, c. 102, §13
02/26/1958 Interpretation of the meaning of Sec. 13 with regard to limitation of purchases of wines and spirits by the State Liquor Commission Frank F. Harding, AG Chairman, Liquor Commission PL 1933, c. 300; PL 1935, c. 24; PL 1939, c. 302; PL 1941, c. 90; PL 1943, c. 126; PL 1945, c. 92; PL 1955, c. 401; P&SL 1957, c. 174 RS 1954, c. 61, §13
03/06/1958 Legislative power to grant special privileges to Gorham Raceway and Scarborough Downs James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Julian W. Davis, Chairman of Harness Racing Commission RS 1954, c. 86, §11
03/06/1958 Contracts in anticipation of available funds James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Niran C. Bates, Director, Public Improvements PL 1957, c. 401
03/06/1958 Hearing, Lewis Industries, Inc. James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
03/10/1958 Transfer of funds - community school district; terms of school board members; terms of school director George A. Wathen, AAG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner of Education PL 1957, c. 443 RS 1954, c. 41, §111-F
03/10/1958 Rules & regulations - establishment of grades of sardines in oil, packed in 1/4 sized cans; marking, branding or labeling of sardines James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Andrew E. Watson, Assistant Chief, Agriculture, Division of Inspection RS 1954, c. 32, §263
03/18/1958 Sale of buildings on condemned land L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission PL 1913, c. 130; PL 1931, c. 261 RS 1954, c. 23, §24
03/19/1958 Title to minerals beneath tidal areas James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG John R. Rand, State Geologist, Economic Development
03/20/1958 Gasoline road tax on motor vehicles, R. S., Ch. 16, Sec. 188-199 Richard A. Foley, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 16, §170; RS 1954, c. 16, §188 ff 109 Me. 414
03/25/1958 Change of designated broker George A. Wathen, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §7
03/25/1958 Col. Ralph M. Manter George A. Wathen, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §5
03/27/1958 Price of school milk George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1957, c. 384 RS 1954, c. 33, §1; RS 1954, c. 33, §4
03/31/1958 Maine Industrial Building Authority Advertising George A. Wathen, AAG Lloyd K. Allen, Manager, Industrial Building Authority RS 1954, c. 38-B, §4; RS 1954, c. 38-B, §6; RS 1954, c. 38-B, §6-A; RS 1954, c. 38-B, §11
03/31/1958 Meaning of the term "industrial project" George A. Wathen, AAG Lloyd K. Allen, Manager, Industrial Building Authority PL 1957, c. 421
04/01/1958 Group life insurance Orville T. Ranger, AAG Carleton L. Bradbury, Banking Commissioner RS 1954, c. 59, §18; RS 1954, c. 59, §28; RS 1954, c. 59, §90; RS 1954, c. 59, §158; RS 1954, c. 59, §170; RS 1954, c. 60, §164 126 Me. 59
04/02/1958 Statutes pertaining to the examining boards Frank F. Harding, AG Michael A. Napolitano, State Auditor PL 1955, c. 352; PL 1955, c. 413 RS 1954, c. 82, §13-A; RS 1954, c. 82-A, §16
04/07/1958 State funds requested by the City of Portland James G. Frost, Deputy AG Scott K. Higgins, Director, Aeronautics Resolves 1953, c. 127; Resolves 1957, c. 163
04/09/1958 Maine Maritime Academy James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Secretary, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1941, c. 37; P&SL 1941, c. 102; P&SL 1947, c. 24; PL 1947, c. 384; PL 1957, c. 288 RS 1954, c. 55, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §17; RS 1954, c. 65, §2
04/10/1958 Use of state flag James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 1, §27 ff
04/18/1958 Warrant and demurrer, driving to endanger Frank F. Harding, AG Ralph E. Hanson, Traffic & Safety, State Police
04/23/1958 Federal Aid Highway Act of 1958 L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission PL 1951, c. 321 RS 1954, c. 23, §15 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
04/25/1958 Access for the purpose of servicing billboards L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 23, §7
04/29/1958 Out-of-state sales finance company James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Kenneth B. Foss, Director, Consumer Credit Division, Banking Department RS 1954, c. 59, §249 ff
05/01/1958 Proposed executive order James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Walter H. Kennett, Director, Civil Defense and Public Safety RS 1954, c. 12, §6 Related to Muskie Executive Order?
05/01/1958 Securities licenses James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Doris St. Pierre, Secretary, Maine Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 59, §228; RS 1954, c. 59, §231; RS 1954, c. 84
05/06/1958 Trade names George A. Wathen, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 181, §26
05/07/1958 Taxation of industrial property George A. Wathen, AAG Lloyd K. Allen, Manager, Industrial Building Authority RS 1954, c. 32-B, §8; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §3; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10
05/07/1958 Lease of seaplane base James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game
05/07/1958 Digging clams in state parks James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Charles P. Bradford, Superintendent, Park Commission
05/09/1958 Film cooperative contract James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Ruth A. Hazelton, State Librarian RS 1954, c. 42, §2
05/09/1958 Apparent evasion of Maine Milk Commission law by certain milk dealers in Maine George A. Wathen, AAG Harvey H. Chenevert, Executive Secretary, Maine Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 33, §4; RS 1954, c. 33, §9
05/09/1958 Federal Reserve Bank of Boston holding United States Government securities in safekeeping for the State of Maine Frank F. Harding, AG O. A. Schlaikjer, Vice President and General Counsel, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston PL 1943, c. 192; PL 1945, c. 22; PL 1955, c. 419 RS 1930, c. 2, §75; RS 1944, c. 15, §11; RS 1954, c. 18, §15 19431013
05/13/1958 Farm trucks James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Robert Marx, Chief, Maine State Police RS 1954, c. 22, §19
05/13/1958 Stipend fund George A. Wathen, AAG E. L. Newdick, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1957, c. 391 RS 1954, c. 32, §17
05/16/1958 Voting & quorum George A. Wathen, AAG Harvey H. Chenevert, Executive Secretary, Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 33 Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure §510; Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure §516
05/21/1958 Property tax exemptions for veterans Richard A. Foley, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 91-A, §4; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §14
05/27/1958 Need of permit to build Tukey Bridge L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Max L. Wilder, Bridge Engineer, State Highway Commission P&SL 1917, c. 192 111 Me. 78 195610
06/02/1958 Commitment fees James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Robert A. Marden, County Attorney, Kennebec PL 1957, c. 334; PL 1957, c. 436
06/02/1958 Canadian lobster meat - Section 116, Chapter 38, R. S. 1954 James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Ronald W. Green, Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1954, c. 38, §116
06/03/1958 Beaver dam George A. Wathen, AAG Elmer H. Ingraham, Chief Warden, Inland Fish & Game RS 1954, c. 37, §119
06/04/1958 Use of highway funds for archeological and paleontological salvage L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Vaughan M. Daggett, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 23, §15
06/06/1958 Brokers & salesmen George A. Wathen, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §5; RS 1954, c. 84, §10
06/20/1958 The Bangor Fair George A. Wathen, AAG E. L. Newdick, Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1957, c. 391 RS 1954, c. 32, §17
06/23/1958 Damages to minks George A. Wathen, AAG Samuel F. Dorrance, Livestock Specialist, Agriculture RS 1954, c. 32, §141; RS 1954, c. 100, §18
06/24/1958 Primary election law George A. Wathen, AAG Irenee Cyr RS 1954, c. 4, §15; RS 1954, c. 4, §52 ff
07/01/1958 Voting for civilians on federal property James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Samuel Slosberg, Director of Legislative Research PL 1867, c. 66; P&SL 1868, c. 612; LD 268 (98th Legis. 1957) RS 1954, c. 1, §10 78 Me. 401 Me. Const. Art. II, §1
07/01/1958 Commitment papers - Robert J. Stacey James G. Frost, Deputy AG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Ctr RS 1954, c. 146, §6
07/02/1958 Civil defense in unorganized territory James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Walter H. Kennett, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety
07/02/1958 Autopsy permit James G. Frost, Deputy AG Francis H. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital
07/02/1958 Contract to obtain services of negotiator to purchase land adjacent to State House and State Office Building Frank F. Harding, AG C. T. Barnard, Architectural Aide, Bureau of Public Improvements Council Order # 1055 (June 11, 1958)
07/03/1958 Deferred use plan George A. Wathen, AAG G. Atwood Laurence, Director, Federal Surplus Program, Education RS 1954, c. 90-A 19580514
07/07/1958 Economic Advisory Committee James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer of State RS 1954, c. 23, §129; RS 1954, c. 23, §130
07/07/1958 Closing of school in Sandy River Plantation George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1916, c. 16, §2; RS 1954, c. 41, §44; RS 1954, c. 41, §105 127 Me. 351; 134 Me. 145
07/08/1958 Admission to secondary schools George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §44; RS 1954, c. 41, §98; RS 1954, c. 41, §99; RS 1954, c. 41, §102; RS 1954, c. 41, §105; RS 1954, c. 41, §107; RS 1954, c. 41, §114; RS 1954, c. 41, §117; RS 1954, c. 41, §124
07/08/1958 Fishing from bridges on highways L. Smith Dunnack, AAG Max L. Wilder, Bridge Engineer, State Highway Commission
07/10/1958 Suggested amendments of Sales and Use Tax Act as a result of the hearing on June 11, 1958 Ralph W. Farris, AAG Legislative Research Committee RS 1954, c. 16, §54; RS 1954, c. 16, §55; RS 1954, c. 17, §6; RS 1954, c. 17, §8; RS 1954, c. 17, §36 78 US 423
07/16/1958 Purchase of automobiles by the Department of Education George A. Wathen, AAG Raymond C. Mudge, Finance Commissioner RS 1954, c. 15-A, §43
07/16/1958 Sentence for crime committed by parolee James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG John J. Shea, Director, Probation and Parole PL 1913, c. 60; PL 1953, c. 404; PL 1957, c. 387 RS 1954, c. 149, §21 150 Me. 121
07/17/1958 Vacation pay Frank F. Harding, AG Cyril M. Joly, Chairman, Industrial Accident Commission PL 1957, c. 94 RS 1954, c. 30, §50; RS 1954, c. 31, §2
07/18/1958 Costs in short lobster cases James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Ronald W. Green, Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1954, c. 38, §114
07/18/1958 Assessment on patients at Pineland Training Center James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Michael A. Napolitano, State Auditor RS 1954, c. 27, §5; RS 1954, c. 27, §144
07/18/1958 Social Security coverage for public library James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 54
07/18/1958 Death benefits James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63-A, §9; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §15
07/21/1958 Swan Island James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §8; RS 1954, c. 37, §17
07/23/1958 Temporary loans L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission P&SL 1957, c. 173 RS 1954, c. 18, §30; RS 1954, c. 28, §132
07/31/1958 Re-consideration of action at a town meeting George A. Wathen, AAG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner of Education PL 1957, c. 443 RS 1954, c. 41, §111-G; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-P 82 Me. 180; 124 Me. 251; 152 Me. 350
07/31/1958 Removal of humane agents James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Robert M. Huse, Administrative Assistant to the Governor RS 1954, c. 11, §5; RS 1954, c. 140, §23 72 Me. 542 Me. Const. Art. IX, §6
08/01/1958 Voting status of National Guardsman receiving pauper supplies James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Wolcott H. Fraser, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 3, §2; RS 1954, c. 94, §10 Me. Const. Art. II, §1
08/01/1958 Catering business James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Madge Ames, Director, Child Labor Division, Labor & Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §23; RS 1954, c. 30, §25
08/04/1958 Life tenancy Frank F. Harding, AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Banking Commissioner RS 1954, c. 59, §109
08/06/1958 Penobscot Bay Ferry Service George A. Wathen, AAG Frank Carpenter, State Treasurer P&SL 1957, c. 190; P&SL 1957, c. 210 139 Me. 416 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19511204
08/12/1958 School repairs George A. Wathen, AAG Galen Veayo, Superintendent of Schools, Westbrook 146 Me. 183
08/14/1958 Ferry service - Maine Port Authority James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Ober C. Vaughan, Director, Personnel P&SL 1929, c. 114; P&SL 1957, c. 190; P&SL 1957, c. 210
08/20/1958 Hearing on revocation of teaching certificates James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Hayden L. V. Anderson, Director of Professional Services, Education
08/20/1958 Bona fide resignation James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Ober C. Vaughan, Director, Personnel Personnel Rule 12.1
08/20/1958 Tax on Post Office employee uniforms Richard A. Foley, AAG Norman P. Ledew, Chief Examiner, Sales Tax Division
08/26/1958 Funds James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Gray H. Curtis, Executive Director, Vocational Rehabilitation PL 1955, c. 465 RS 1954, c. 41, §200; RS 1954, c. 41, §202-A; RS 1954, c. 41, §202-C
09/16/1958 "Floating billboards" off the shore L. Smith Dunnack, AAG W. H. Bradford, Right of Way Engineer, Highway Department RS 1954, c. 23, §137; RS 1954, c. 23, §138 18 Me. 433; 25 Me. 51; 79 Me. 456; 86 Me. 319; 93 Me. 532; 96 Me. 458; 97 Me. 356; 100 Me. 410; 102 Me. 431; 105 Me. 76; 114 Me. 242; 124 Me. 361; 129 Me. 407 Colonial Ordinance of 1641-1647
09/18/1958 Medical and health inspections George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §54 ff
09/18/1958 Liability coverage of firemen employed as instructors Neal A. Donahue, AAG Maurice C. Varney, Director of Vocational Education
09/22/1958 Tax certificates - real estate in unorganized territory Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1955, c. 399 RS 1954, c. 16, §84; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §88; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §89
09/22/1958 Conflict or compatibility of offices of deputy sheriff and justice of the peace or notary public James G. Frost, Deputy AG Robert A. Marden 3 Me. 484
09/24/1958 Raft or boat as stationary blind James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §89
09/24/1958 Transfer of voluntary patient under interstate compact on mental health James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner of Institutional Service PL 1957, c. 231
09/30/1958 Gasoline tax - allowance for losses, R. S., c. 16, s. 163 Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 16, §163
10/07/1958 10% bonus to be paid to school administrative districts George A. Wathen, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Coordinator, Maine School District Commission PL 1957, c. 364; PL 1957, c. 443; P&SL 1957, c. 198 RS 1954, c. 41, §111-R; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-E; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-G
10/23/1958 Remuneration from two sources James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG R. E. Libby, Chairman, Veterinary Examiners Personnel Rule 11.10
10/23/1958 Sale of fish cultural station James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG C. Keith Miller, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §8 19560917
10/23/1958 Dam at Chain-of-Ponds James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game Resolves 1949, c. 175
11/05/1958 Expenses of support and commitment George A. Wathen, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1954, c. 27, §135; RS 1954, c. 27, §139 66 Me. 60; 71 Me. 535; 72 Me. 492
11/12/1958 Residence of Louise Gerry George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §44
11/14/1958 Real estate, rent or sale of Maine Port Authority George A. Wathen, AAG Edward Langlois, General Manager, Maine Port Authority PL 1931, c. 216 RS 1954, c. 15-A, §25; RS 1954, c. 15-A, §26
11/14/1958 Competitive bids for Island Ferry Service George A. Wathen, AAG Edward Langlois, General Manager, Maine Port Authority PL 1931, c. 216; PL 1957, c. 340 RS 1954, c. 15-A, §25; RS 1954, c. 15-A, §26
11/18/1958 Federal funds George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 11, §15; 72 Stat. 1580
11/19/1958 Residency of recorder of municipal court of Westbrook James G. Frost, Deputy AG Robert L. Travis, Executive Council P&SL 1909, c. 282
11/25/1958 State aid for school construction George A. Wathen, AAG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner, Education PL 1957, c. 364; PL 1957, c. 443 RS 1954, c. 41, §71; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H 19580711
12/01/1958 Turning over municipal funds to school administrative district George A. Wathen, AAG Wendell Phillips RS 1954, c. 41, §111-R; RS 1954, c. 41, §240 14 Me. 375
12/02/1958 Vacancy in office of sheriff James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor Resolves 1957, c. 94 137 Me. 347 Me. Const. Art. IV, §10; Me. Const. Art. VI, §7
12/03/1958 Sale of used-car warranties Orville T. Ranger, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance Department RS 1954, c. 60, §1; RS 1954, c. 185, §12 82 Me. 363; 92 Me. 574; 109 Me. 79; 109 Me. 274
12/05/1958 Gift to state James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Kenneth B. Burns, Business Manager, Institutional Services RS 1954, c. 11, §16
12/12/1958 Maine Port Authority George A. Wathen, AAG Edmund S. Muskie, Governor P&SL 1941, c. 5
12/17/1958 Land transferred subsequent to condemnation L. Smith Dunnack, AAG W. H. Bradford, Right of Way Engineer, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 23, §21
12/18/1958 Duty of Maine Port Authority to operate a ferry line between North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro and Swan's Island James G. Frost, Deputy AG Richard W. Hallet P&SL 1957, c. 190
12/29/1958 Division into two systems for Social Security coverage James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 65 19541021
12/29/1958 Chapter 79, Revised Statutes of 1954, as amended James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG R. W. MacDonald, Chief Engineer of Water Improvement Commission PL 1945, c. 345; PL 1951, c. 383; PL 1953, c. 403; PL 1955, c. 425 RS 1954, c. 48, §15; RS 1954, c. 49, §2; RS 1954, c. 79 121 Me. 450; 122 Me. 450; 126 Me. 532; 129 Me. 423
12/30/1958 Severance pay George A. Wathen, AAG Marion Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §50 114 Me. 256
01/06/1959 Federal funds - unorganized units - school current expense James G. Frost, Deputy AG Philip A. Annas, Executive Director of Division of Instruction, Education Department RS 1954, c. 11, §15; RS 1954, c. 41, §159 ff
01/06/1959 Subsidy payments under Chapter 41 to school administrative districts George A. Wathen, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §237-D; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-E
01/09/1959 Unexpended balances from appropriations under Chapter 378, P. L. 1957 L. Smith Dunnack, AAG H. H. Harris, Controller PL 1957, c. 34; PL 1957, c. 378 RS 1954, c. 15-A, §14
01/12/1959 Export of substandard sardines George A. Wathen, AAG Clayton Osgood, Chief of Division of Inspection, Agriculture RS 1954, c. 32, §263
01/12/1959 Authorization to accept federal grant in regard to billboards L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 23, §15
01/12/1959 Sale of land on Beals Island James G. Frost, Deputy AG Minnie Knapp, House Resolves 1957, c. 57
01/12/1959 National Association of Harness Racing Commissioners James G. Frost, Deputy AG Julian W. Davis, Chairman, Harness Racing Commission Contains note: "This was written one day before the rule was withdrawn requiring authorization from the Governor and Council."
01/15/1959 State-owned houses rented to state employees Ralph W. Farris, AAG AG RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10
01/19/1959 Work permits for minors James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Labor Commissioner RS 1954, c. 30, §26; RS 1954, c. 41, §236
01/19/1959 Liability for personal injuries at camp sites and lunch grounds James G. Frost, Deputy AG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests
01/23/1959 Subsidy and bonus payments to school administrative districts George A. Wathen, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §111-A; RS 1954, c. 41, §236; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-D; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-E
01/26/1959 School administrative districts - agency of the state George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §111-F; RS 1954, c. 41, §236 134 Me. 414
02/09/1959 Beach erosion survey James G. Frost, Deputy AG Clinton A. Clauson, Governor RS 1954, c. 90-A, §8
03/02/1959 Taxation of lands under the provisions of Sec. 78, Ch. 16, R.S. 1954 George A. Wathen, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests RS 1954, c. 16, §78 ff
03/10/1959 Commitment of Pineland patients to Augusta & Bangor State Hospitals James G. Frost, Deputy AG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Center RS 1954, c. 27, §110
03/11/1959 "Dispute clause" in contracts executed by the state James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. W. Heywood, Adjutant General
03/24/1959 Deeds - with respect to sale of land by the state Frank E. Hancock, AG Niran C. Bates, Director of Bureau of Public Improvements
03/24/1959 Municipal authority to license businesses or occupations James G. Frost, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Speaker of the House RS 1954, c. 90-A, §3 135 Me. 36
03/30/1959 Election of superintendent of School Union #93 George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §79
03/30/1959 Teachers contracts George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §87
04/01/1959 Bids on belt loaders Frank E. Hancock, AG John R. Dyer, Purchasing Agent, Bureau of Purchases PL 1957, c. 340 RS 1954, c. 15-A, §39
04/01/1959 Unfair Sales Act James G. Frost, Deputy AG Committee on Business Legislation PL 1959, c. 275 151 Me. 400
04/01/1959 Children on federal reservations George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §44; RS 1954, c. 41, §163 19430604; 19570205
04/07/1959 Lease - waiver of sovereign immunity of the state; purchase of liability insurance James G. Frost, Deputy AG Fred A. Clough, Jr., Commissioner of Economic Development
04/13/1959 Ownership of land under Moxie Pond George A. Wathen, AAG Jack Rand, Geologist, Maine Mining Bureau 118 Me. 503; 145 Me. 24; 148 Me. 302
04/15/1959 Building fishway on the Aroostook River James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ronald W. Green, Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries P&SL 1927, c. 205; Resolves 1935, c. 71; Resolves 1941, c. 88; Resolves 1945, c. 41; Resolves 1947, c. 146; P&SL 1957, c. 171
04/17/1959 Withdrawal of municipality re enactment of law by legislation George A. Wathen, AAG William R. Cole, Senate RS 1954, c. 41, §111-P 68 Me. 582; 109 Me. 169; 143 Me. 207 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
04/23/1959 Responsibility of costs of repairs re acts of vandalism Frank E. Hancock, AG William H. Pynchon, Military Property Officer, Adjutant General
04/29/1959 Printing duties of the Clerk of the House Frank E. Hancock, AG Harvey R. Pease, Clerk, House PL 1959, c. 252 RS 1954, c. 10, §7
04/29/1959 Requirement of order relating to custody and control of documents by the Secretary of the Senate Frank E. Hancock, AG Chester T. Winslow, Secretary, Senate PL 1959, c. 252 RS 1954, c. 10, §7
05/01/1959 L.D. 376, Resolve in favor of Jim Adams, Inc. of Bangor Frank E. Hancock, AG Clarence Parker, Senate LD 376 (99th Legis. 1959) Me. Const. Art. I, §1; Me. Const. Art. I, §2; Me. Const. Art. I, §21; US Const. Amend 14
05/01/1959 Constitutionality of bill relating to parking in municipalities Frank E. Hancock, AG Clarence Parker, Senate PL 1959, c. 337 151 Me. 400
05/05/1959 Summer schools George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §121-A
05/07/1959 Germaneness of House Amendment "A to H.P. 928, L.D. 1312, relating to insurance agents, brokers and fees George A. Wathen, AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Speaker of the House PL 1959, c. 53; PL 1959, c. 54; PL 1959, c. 346 RS 1954, c. 60, §61
05/11/1959 Contract between Inland Fisheries & Game Department and Pembroke George A. Wathen, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries & Game P&SL 1957, c. 49 RS 1954, c. 37, §37; RS 1954, c. 37, §57; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §12
05/11/1959 Transfer of prisoners of the Maine State Prison to a federal penal institution George A. Wathen, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner, Institutional Service PL 1955, c. 454 RS 1954, c. 27, §32-A; 18 USCA 5003
05/13/1959 Legality of marriage of mental patients James G. Frost, Deputy AG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Center RS 1954, c. 166, §2; RS 1954, c. 166, §52
05/13/1959 Closing of Brewer Airport - requested by Dow Air Force Base James G. Frost, Deputy AG John B. Nichols, Aeronautics Inspector, Aeronautics Commission RS 1954, c. 24, §2; RS 1954, c. 24, §13
05/18/1959 Registration of aircraft leased to residents by out of state owners James G. Frost, Deputy AG John B. Nichols, Inspector, Aeronautics Commission RS 1954, c. 24, §3; RS 1954, c. 24, §13; RS 1954, c. 24, §16
05/21/1959 Germaneness George A. Wathen, AAG John H. Reed, President of the Senate 19590507
05/25/1959 Relating to the closing of waters by the commissioner James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries & Game RS 1954, c. 37, §9
05/25/1959 Collecting of $10 license fee for harness racing James G. Frost, Deputy AG Stanley A. Jones, Chairman of Harness Racing Commission PL 1951, c. 105 147 Me. 367
05/25/1959 Stipends - municipal appropriations or expenditures James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ruth A. Hazelton, Librarian, Maine State Library PL 1953, c. 308; PL 1955, c. 185 RS 1954, c. 38, §25; RS 1954, c. 42, §33
05/27/1959 Maine Port Authority ferry terminal James G. Frost, Deputy AG Nathan W. Thompson, Woodman, Skelton, Thompson & Chapman
05/27/1959 Examination by Pharmacy Commission James G. Frost, Deputy AG David J. Kennedy, Secretary, Commission of Pharmacy RS 1954, c. 68, §6; RS 1954, c. 68, §7; RS 1954, c. 68, §33
05/27/1959 Parking in municipalities Frank E. Hancock, AG Clarence Parker, Senate PL 1959, c. 337
06/01/1959 Workmen's compensation for soil conservation district employees Neal A. Donahue, AAG Cyril M. Joly, Chairman, Industrial Accident Commission RS 1954, c. 31
06/01/1959 Procedure in filling vacancies in the House of Representatives James G. Frost, Deputy AG Maurice F. Williams, Administrative Assistant, Executive Department PL 1949, c. 300; PL 1955, c. 47 RS 1954, c. 4, §45; RS 1954, c. 4, §46; RS 1954, c. 5, §58; RS 1954, c. 5, §73; RS 1954, c. 5, §74; RS 1954, c. 5, §75
06/01/1959 Transfer of inmates between state institutions James G. Frost, Deputy AG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner, Institutional Service PL 1951, c. 84 RS 1944, c. 23, §152; RS 1954, c. 27, §13;RS 1954, c. 27, §143; RS 1954, c. 27, §145 19450409
06/02/1959 Referendum questions James G. Frost, Deputy AG Allan Woodcock, Jr., Senate PL 1957, c. 405; Resolves 1959, c. 52 RS 1954, c. 5, §16; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §30 ff 25 Me. 561; 34 Me. 575; 51 Me. 29; 53 Me. 82; 55 Me. 61 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17; Me. Const. Art. X, §4
06/03/1959 Length of session re referendum questions James G. Frost, Deputy AG Allan Woodcock, Jr., Senate Resolves 1959, c. 52 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; Me. Const. Art. X, §4
06/03/1959 Trustees of Eddington School District George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education P&SL 1955, c. 32 19590511
06/05/1959 Termination of "national emergency" James G. Frost, Deputy AG Stanton S. Weed, Director of Motor Vehicle Registration RS 1954, c. 22, §60; 15 FR 9029 Presidential Proclamations #2914 and #2974
06/05/1959 Interpretation of the term "two-thirds of the members elected to each house" Frank E. Hancock, AG Joseph T. Edgar, Speaker of the House Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 Contains note: "Recalled see - June 11, 1959"
06/08/1959 Eligibility of city of Saco for National Defense Education Act Funds under Title III George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §105
06/08/1959 Summer school tuition charges George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1959, c. 83 19590505
06/09/1959 Trailways of New England, Inc. erroneously registered as foreign corp. James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 53, §127 ff
06/09/1959 State hospitals operation permit form James G. Frost, Deputy AG Francis H. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital
06/09/1959 Validity of statutes relating to Maine Housing Authorities Frank E. Hancock, AG Arthur Charles, Senate PL 1949, c. 441 RS 1954, c. 93
06/11/1959 Emergency legislation, votes required to pass Frank E. Hancock, AG Joseph T. Edgar, Speaker of the House Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
06/11/1959 Slash & brush burning permits Frank E. Hancock, AG Frank M. Pierce, Senate PL 1855, c. 132PL 1949, c. 363 RS 1954, c. 36, §84; RS 1954, c. 97, §38; RS 1954, c. 97, §59 135 Me. 430
06/11/1959 Candy packaging and wrapping George A. Wathen, AAG Lloyd K. Allen, Manager, Industrial Building Authority PL 1957, c. 421 RS 1954, c. 38-B, §5 19580331
06/12/1959 Establishment of milk prices and classifications George A. Wathen, AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary of Maine Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 33, §4
06/16/1959 Office buildings George A. Wathen, AAG Lloyd K. Allen, Manager of Industrial Building Authority RS 1954, c. 38-B
06/17/1959 Wage assignment - Federal Housing Administration vs. Leona L. Bridges James G. Frost, Deputy AG K. E. Burns, Business Manager, Institutional Service
06/19/1959 Establishment and enforcement of traffic rules and regulations on institution grounds James G. Frost, Deputy AG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Center P&SL 1957, c. 158
06/19/1959 Teacher's contracts George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §87 107 Me. 220
06/19/1959 Pollution regulations - St. John River - Madawaska area George A. Wathen, AAG Raymond A. Cote, Industrial Representative of Economic Development RS 1954, c. 79, §15
06/19/1959 Teacher's contracts George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §87 107 Me. 220
06/22/1959 Proceedings after the issuance and sale of state highway and bridge bonds Frank E. Hancock, AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer P&SL 1957, c. 173
06/22/1959 Proceedings after the issuance and sale of Island Ferry Service Loan bonds Frank E. Hancock, AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer P&SL 1957, c. 190; P&SL 1957, c. 210
06/24/1959 Doing of business in the State of Maine by foreign corporations James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 53, §127
06/25/1959 Solicitation of funds - Lucy Evans Memorial Camp George A. Wathen, AAG Donald J. Minich PL 1955, c. 422 RS 1954, c. 25, §274-A ff
06/26/1959 Escape - indictment for George A. Wathen, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner, Institutional Service RS 1954, c. 149, §2 145 Me. 313
06/30/1959 Half and half George A. Wathen, AAG Walter Steele, Executive Secretary, Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 33, §3
06/30/1959 Issuance and sale of Island Ferry Service loan bonds Frank E. Hancock, AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer P&SL 1957, c. 190
06/30/1959 Issusance and sale of State Highway and Bridge bonds Frank E. Hancock, AG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer P&SL 1957, c. 173
07/02/1959 Maine Port Authority ferry terminal James G. Frost, Deputy AG Nathan W. Thompson, Woodman, Skelton, Thompson & Chapman 19590527
07/02/1959 Interpretation and effect of Chapter 312, P. L., 1959 George A. Wathen, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner of Institutional Service PL 1959, c. 312 RS 1954, c. 10, §21
07/02/1959 Maine State Office Building James G. Frost, Deputy AG Clinton A. Clauson, Governor; Executive Council
07/06/1959 Custom printing plant George A. Wathen, AAG Lloyd K. Allen, Manager of Industrial Building Authority RS 1954, c. 38-B
07/06/1959 Payment of subsidies in December, 1959 George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-E
07/10/1959 Authorities subject to audit by the Department of Audit James G. Frost, Deputy AG Michael Napolitano, State Auditor P&SL 1941, c. 69; PL 1957, c. 421 RS 1954, c. 19; RS 1954, c. 41, §243 ff 19450206
07/15/1959 Maine Port Authority bonds & use of state seal George A. Wathen, AAG A. Edward Langlois, Jr., General Manager, Maine Port Authority RS 1954, c. 143, §8
07/16/1959 Compensation, Secretary of the Senate George A. Wathen, AAG Harland H. Harris, Controller SO (99th Legis. 1959) (see page 2643) RS 1954, c. 10, §21
07/16/1959 Levy on accrued salary of state employee by U. S. Internal Revenue Frank E. Hancock, AG Frank S. Carpenter, State Treasurer 26 USCA 6331 ff 79 S.Ct. 641
07/24/1959 Authority of credit union to purchase real estate George A. Wathen, AAG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 55, §20 ff
07/30/1959 Conveyance of school children George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 155 Me. 151
08/05/1959 Certain legal questions raised by the Beers Co. concerning their impending lease negotiations with the Mining Bureau George A. Wathen, AAG Robert G. Doyle, State Geologist, Economic Development RS 1954, c. 39-B, §8
08/06/1959 Computation of subsidy under the Sinclair Act George A. Wathen, AAG Fred L. Kenney, Director, Administrative Services, Education Department PL 1959, c. 353 RS 1954, c. 41, §237-G
08/07/1959 "Comparison of state civil defense legislation", examination of National Emergency James G. Frost, Deputy AG Walter H. Kennett, Director, Civil Defense RS 1954, c. 12 §5; RS 1954, c. 14, §2 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §7; Me. Const. Art. VII
08/11/1959 Fines and court costs in criminal cases George A. Wathen, AAG C. N. Dyke, Director, Municipal Audit RS 1954, c. 37, §129; RS 1954, c. 38, §114; RS 1954, c. 108, §10
08/14/1959 Prior convictions re motor vehicle registration & license suspension Frank E. Hancock, AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1959, c. 144 RS 1954, c. 22, §150 127 Me. 351; 134 Me. 145
08/17/1959 Duties of the Clerk of the House Frank E. Hancock, AG Harvey R. Pease, Clerk of the House PL 1959, c. 252 RS 1954, c. 10, §7
08/19/1959 Office equipment George A. Wathen, AAG John Shea, Director, Probation and Parole PL 1957, c. 387
08/24/1959 Leasing of state-owned property George A. Wathen, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner of Institutional Service RS 1954, c. 15-A, §34; RS 1954, c. 27, §5
08/25/1959 Employees hired for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Island Ferry Service George A. Wathen, AAG Nathan W. Thompson P&SL 1957, c. 210 RS 1954, c. 63, §11 19580814
08/31/1959 Minimum wage law James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor & Industry PL 1959, c. 362 RS 1954, c. 30, §2; RS 1954, c. 30, §132-A ff 121 Me. 450; 148 Me. 365
09/01/1959 Disposal of insane criminals James G. Frost, Deputy AG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner, Institutional Service PL 1959, c. 242 RS 1954, c. 27, §118 ff
09/02/1959 Effective date for new minimum benefits to teachers Frank E. Hancock, AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1959, c. 366
09/08/1959 Installation of water pipes to heating plant by licensed oil burnerman James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. W. Campbell, Dr. P. H., Executive Officer of Plumbers' Examining Board PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1955, c. 352 RS 1954, c. 25, §179; RS 1954, c. 82-A, §2; RS 1954, c. 82-A, §13 19440302
09/08/1959 State armories - joint utilization of James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. W. Heywood, Adjutant General RS 1954, c. 14, §17; RS 1954, c. 14, §18; RS 1954, c. 14, §101
09/18/1959 Legal time in September re prosecution of criminal offenses James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1955, c. 403 RS 1954, c. 1, §4
09/21/1959 Minimum wage law (P. L. of 1959, C. 362) James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1959, c. 362 RS 1954, c. 132-B
09/21/1959 Minimum wage law James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry PL 1959, c. 362 RS 1954, c. 30, §132-A ff 19590831
09/22/1959 Bank records - minimum period of retention James G. Frost, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking PL 1959, c. 87 RS 1954, c. 59, §197-A
09/22/1959 Rules and regulations re banks and trust companies (form and procedure) James G. Frost, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking PL 1959, c. 178 RS 1954, c. 59, §2-A
09/24/1959 Commission rule and regulation No. 69 Frank E. Hancock, AG John J. Maloney, Jr., Chairman, Maine State Liquor Commission RS 1954, c. 61, §8; RS 1954, c. 61, §18 101 Me. 37; 104 Me. 506; 121 Me. 450; 135 Me. 57; 146 Me. 38 Maine State Liquor Commission Rule #69
09/25/1959 Payment of advance subsidy to School Administrative District #3 George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §242
09/29/1959 Appointment of commissioners James G. Frost, Deputy AG Scott Higgins, Director of Aeronautics Commission PL 1959, c. 120 RS 1954, c. 24, §4
10/01/1959 Emancipation George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §44 24 Me. 531; 134 Me. 295
10/02/1959 Minimum wage interpretation James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry PL 1959, c. 362 RS 1954, c. 30, §132-A ff; RS 1954, c. 53, §32 129 Me. 6
10/05/1959 Small Business Administration James G. Frost, Deputy AG George B. Coffin, Field Representative, Small Business Administration PL 1959, c. 178 RS 1954, c. 53, §8; 15 USCA 661 ff
10/05/1959 Quahog tax law George A. Wathen, AAG Ronald W. Green, Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1954, c. 16, §294 ff 27 Me. 145; 56 Me. 310; 91 Me. 508
10/09/1959 False alarms - calling out of National Guard James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. W. Heywood, Adjutant General RS 1954, c. 143, §10
10/09/1959 Long Island Plantation ferry service James G. Frost, Deputy AG Edward Langlois, General Manager, Maine Port Authority P&SL 1929, c. 114; P&SL 1957, c. 190; P&SL 1959, c. 125
10/13/1959 Attendance of public at a parole hearing George A. Wathen, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner of Mental Health & Corrections PL 1959, c. 219; PL 1959, c. 242 RS 1954, c. 27, §1
10/15/1959 Bulk tank increase George A. Wathen, AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary of Maine Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 33, §4
10/16/1959 Ever-ready-chek plan by small loan companies James G. Frost, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §219
10/19/1959 Sheriff, removal of Frank E. Hancock, AG Clinton A. Clauson, Governor 119 Me. 437; 125 Me. 529 Me. Const. Art. IX, §10
10/19/1959 Election of school directors George A. Wathen, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission PL 1959, c. 323 RS 1954, c. 90-A, §37
10/26/1959 Extradition of Jack Synrex James G. Frost, Deputy AG Clinton A. Clauson, Governor RS 1954, c. 152, §4; RS 1954, c. 152, §20
10/26/1959 Extradition of Edgar B. Pert James G. Frost, Deputy AG Clinton A. Clauson, Governor RS 1954, c. 152, §4
11/03/1959 Transportation of students to private schools Frank E. Hancock, AG Clinton A. Clauson, Governor RS 1954, c. 41, §28; RS 1954, c. 41, §236 155 Me. 151
11/04/1959 Secondary schools - admission of students George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §102
11/05/1959 Sale of surplus products from state institutions George A. Wathen, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner of Mental Health & Corrections RS 1954, c. 15-A, §34; RS 1954, c. 15-A, §36
11/05/1959 Amount available for construction of M.E.S.C. office building George A. Wathen, AAG Maine Employment Security Commission P&SL 1957, c. 150; P&SL 1959, c. 113; P&SL 1959, c. 153
11/06/1959 Board and care of patient committed as a result of prosecution for criminal offense George A. Wathen, AAG George A. Lasselle, Augusta State Hospital RS 1954, c. 27, §117; RS 1954, c. 27, §121; RS 1954, c. 27, §125; RS 1954, c. 27, §129; RS 1954, c. 27, §137 ff
11/10/1959 Construction aid George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1959, c. 353 RS 1954, c. 41, §237-E; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H 127 Me. 351
11/18/1959 Transfer of patients from Pineland James G. Frost, Deputy AG P. W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Center RS 1954, c. 27, §13 19450409; 19590601
11/19/1959 Maine Maritime Academy - participation in old age and survivor's insurance program James G. Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System PL 1957, c. 288 RS 1954, c. 65, §2 19580409
12/07/1959 Conversion of a state chartered savings and loan association to federal charter Stanley R. Tupper, AAG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §145 ff; RS 1954, c. 59, §169
12/10/1959 Chapter 242, Public Laws 1959 George A. Wathen, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner of Mental Health & Corrections PL 1959, c. 242
12/10/1959 Inmate funds James G. Frost, Deputy AG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1959, c. 65 RS 1954, c. 27, §48
12/10/1959 Registration of the Beacon Finance Company as dealer in securities James G. Frost, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner, Banks RS 1954, c. 59, §228 ff; RS 1954, c. 59, §240
12/14/1959 Registration of foreign corporations to do business in this state James G. Frost, Deputy AG Robert B. Williamson, Jr. RS 1954, c. 53, §127
12/15/1959 Chapter 219, Public Laws of 1959 Stanley R. Tupper, AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary of Maine Milk Commission PL 1959, c. 219
12/16/1959 Taxi drivers under the minimum wage law George A. Wathen, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1959, c. 362 RS 1954, c. 30, §132-A; RS 1954, c. 30, §132-B; RS 1954, c. 30, §132-C 135 Me. 39
12/29/1959 Damage to poultry George A. Wathen, AAG S. F. Dorrance, Assistant Chief Division Animal Industry, Agriculture RS 1954, c. 100, §18
12/29/1959 Eating places in charitable, educational, or philanthropic institutions George C. West, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare RS 1954, c. 25, §160 ff
12/31/1959 Grant to the United States of easement on public lot in Township D. Range 2, W.E.L.S., Aroostook James G. Frost, Deputy AG James P. Archibald, Justice, Superior Court Resolves 1959, c. 51 RS 1954, c. 36, §12
12/31/1959 Tuition of George A. Wathen, AAG Fred L. Kenney, Director, Administrative Services, Education Department RS 1954, c. 41, §44; RS 1954, c. 41, §108
01/04/1960 Escapes James G. Frost, Deputy AG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner of Mental Health & Corrections RS 1954, c. 27, §73
01/04/1960 Completion date of contracts for the construction of terminals for the Maine State Ferry Service James G. Frost, Deputy AG Richard Langlois, General Manager, Maine Port Authority
01/05/1960 Vocational rehabilitation George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1959, c. 286 RS 1954, c. 41, §5; RS 1954, c. 41, §195-A; RS 1954, c. 41, §195-E
01/05/1960 Casco Bay Lines Frank E. Hancock, AG Frederick N. Allen, Chairman of Public Utilities Commission P&SL 1885, c. 495; P&SL 1953, c. 116 RS 1954, c. 44, §55
01/05/1960 Vocational rehabilitation George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1959, c. 286 RS 1954, c. 41, §4; RS 1954, c. 41, §195-A ff
01/08/1960 Constitutional prohibition re appointment to civil office James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. J. Briggs, Senate PL 1959, c. 361 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10
01/13/1960 Maine State Fair - Lewiston - Capital Improvement Fund George A. Wathen, AAG Francis G. Buzzell, Chief of Division of Animal Industry, Agriculture RS 1954, c. 32
01/19/1960 Superintendent of school union re state benefits James G. Frost, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Speaker of the House RS 1954, c. 41, §77; RS 1954, c. 41, §80 19571210
01/20/1960 Executive Council - pay during legislative sessions Frank E. Hancock, AG Frank S. Carpenter, State Treasurer RS 1954, c. 11, §3
01/21/1960 Indians, tuition at University of Maine Stanley R. Tupper, AAG Charles E. Crossland, Vice President for Administration, University of Maine P&SL 1913, c. 128
01/22/1960 Water system - authority to receive legacy for George A. Wathen, AAG Committee on Judiciary P&SL 1959, c. 207 RS 1954, c. 90-A
01/25/1960 Extent of coverage under the Act Relating to the Licensing and Safety Operation of Boats George A. Wathen, AAG Judiciary Committee at request of Representative Knight PL 1959, c. 349 RS 1954, c. 36-A, §2; RS 1954, c. 36-A, §3-A; RS 1954, c. 36-A, §6
02/02/1960 Application of pension laws to the chief and deputy chief James G. Frost, Deputy AG Robert Marx, Chief of State Police PL 1945, c. 255; P&SL 1951, c. 214; P&SL 1953, c. 166 RS 1944, c. 13, §21; RS 1954, c. 15, §1; RS 1954, c. 15, §22
02/02/1960 Dangers involved in the proposed methods of subduing the spruce budworm James G. Frost, Deputy AG Paul W. Nutter PL 1959, c. 376; Resolves 1959, c. 129 79 Me. 593; 151 Me. 188
02/08/1960 Approval of mortgage insurance for two corporations with inadequate credit standing George A. Wathen, AAG Carleton G. Lane, Chairman, Maine Industrial Building Authority PL 1957, c. 421 RS 1954, c. 38-B, §8
02/08/1960 Chain of Ponds dam Neal A. Donahue, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game Resolves 1949, c. 175 Contains note: "See 10/28/58"
02/09/1960 Conviction - absence of defendant and counsel Frank E. Hancock, AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 148, §14; RS 1954, c. 149, §1 34 Me. 594; 67 Me. 423; 90 Me. 273; 105 Me. 207; 128 Me. 523; 150 Me. 28
02/09/1960 Sale of money orders James G. Frost, Deputy AG Stanley Frank RS 1954, c. 59, §4
02/12/1960 Proposed change in the lease agreement George A. Wathen, AAG Rod O'Connor, Manager of Maine Industrial Building Authority RS 1954, c. 38-B; RS 1954, c. 122, §10
02/23/1960 Shooting muskrats at Brownfield Game Management Area George A. Wathen, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries & Game RS 1954, c. 37, §17
02/23/1960 Method of voting to join a school administrative district when a town has accepted George A. Wathen, AAG Asa A. Graham, Coordinator, Department of Education PL 1957, c. 405 RS 1954, c. 41, §111-F; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §37 Contains note: "This opinion overruled by decision dated 3/9/60 by C. J. Williamson in Hancock ex rel. … (Farmingdale S.A.D. #16) case."
02/23/1960 Retirement or voluntary quitting H. L. Bradford, AAG James J. George, Sr., Commissioner
02/24/1960 Terms of office of legislators Frank E. Hancock, AG Roswell P. Bates, Senate Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2
02/24/1960 Adoption - alien children Frank E. Hancock, AG Francis E. Walter, US House RS 1954, c. 158, §36 ff
02/25/1960 Agricultural employment under the minimum wage law George A. Wathen, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor & Industry PL 1959, c. 362 RS 1954, c. 30, §132-B
02/29/1960 Gap filler site P-80-B, Bridgewater, Maine, Tract No. 101E, State of Maine, Vendor James G. Frost, Deputy AG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests
03/03/1960 Payne Associates, Inc. George A. Wathen, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §2
03/16/1960 State subsidies for transportation George A. Wathen, AAG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §28; RS 1954, c. 41, §31; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-A; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-D 155 Me. 151
03/18/1960 Duties of one office to continue until qualification of other George A. Wathen, AAG Dwight A. Brown, House RS 1954, c. 4, §52 ff 64 Me. 195; 114 Me. 443; 148 Me. 500
03/18/1960 Deeds, option to be executive re State School for Boys location Frank E. Hancock, AG Robert S. Linnell P&SL 1959, c. 149
03/25/1960 Flowage of state lands James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries & Game RS 1954, c. 36, §39; RS 1954, c. 36, §12; RS 1954, c. 180 98 Me. 566; 123 Me. 535; 133 Me. 9; 47 US 507 Me. Const. Art. I, §21
03/31/1960 Validity of rules and regulations re Narraguagus River George A. Wathen, AAG Atlantic Sea Run salmon Commission PL 1957, c. 397; PL 1959, c. 331 RS 1954, c. 37-A, §21; RS 1954, c. 37, §44; RS 1954, c. 38, §38
04/05/1960 Statutory officers - election when over 70 years of age James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1941, c. 328 RS 1954, c. 32, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §3; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §6 137 Me. 352 19511109; 19541223
04/07/1960 Pardon petition - before sentence James G. Frost, Deputy AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State 128 Me. 523; 150 Me. 28 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11
04/07/1960 Houlton Water Company Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG R. W. MacDonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement Commission P&SL 1887, c. 145 RS 1954, c. 79, §7-B 140 Me. 158
04/11/1960 Employee supplemental unemployment benefit plan of Dragon Cement Company, division of American Marietta Company and Employee's SUB trust agreement Milton L. Bradford, AAG James J. George, Sr., Commissioner RS 1954, c. 29, §3
04/20/1960 Greater Portland Regional Planning Commission Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG R. W. MacDonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement Commission PL 1870, c. 463; P&SL 1935, c. 70; PL 1955, c. 42 RS 1954, c. 79, §7-B; RS 1954, c. 90-A 101 Me. 148; 140 Me. 133
04/26/1960 Industrial buildings - old George A. Wathen, AAG Roderic O'Connor, Manager of Maine Industrial Building Authority RS 1954, c. 38-B, §2; RS 1954, c. 38-B, §5; RS 1954, c. 38-B, §6; RS 1954, c. 38-B, §9-A 154 Me. 259 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-A
05/03/1960 Persons suffering from opiates - disposition George A. Wathen, AAG Francis H. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital RS 1954, c. 25, §167 ff; RS 1954, c. 27, §95 ff
05/13/1960 Possession of intoxicating liquor George A. Wathen, AAG Alford Ewing, State Police RS 1954, c. 61, §51
05/17/1960 Marriage of inmate re permission James G. Frost, Deputy AG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison 19560807
05/17/1960 Employment of prisoners & inmates on public works James G. Frost, Deputy AG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1959, c. 242 RS 1954, c. 27, §3-A
05/17/1960 Sec. 117, Ch. 30, R. S. 1954, authority of the Board of Elevator rules and regulations James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ralph L. Langille, Chief Inspector of Elevators, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §117; RS 1954, c. 30, §122; RS 1954, c. 30, §123
05/27/1960 Retirement fund James G. Frost, Deputy AG Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63-A, §6; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §9; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §12
05/27/1960 Certificate of participation for MIBA loan - retirement fund George A. Wathen, AAG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner, Banks RS 1954, c. 59, §19-D; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §14
06/01/1960 Appeal Tribunal Decision No. 60-A-54 Milton L. Bradford, AAG; Frank A. Farrington, AAG Adrian T. Cloutier, Chairman RS 1954, c. 29, §14
06/03/1960 Mileage paid employees inspecting potatoes James G. Frost, Deputy AG Paul J. Eastman, Chief, Division of Plant Industry, Agriculture RS 1954, c. 16, §31
06/07/1960 Federal funds re urban renewal George A. Wathen, AAG Sulo J. Tani, Director, Research & Planning of Economic Development RS 1954, c. 38-A, §2; RS 1954, c. 38-A, §4
06/09/1960 Charge offs Frank E. Hancock, AG Harold I. Goss, Secretary of State
06/15/1960 Eating places George C. West, AAG E. W. Campbell, Director, Division of Sanitary Engineering RS 1954, c. 25, §160; RS 1954, c. 25, §162
06/29/1960 Minimum age requirement of brokers or salesmen Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Harold A. Labbe, Chairman of Real Estate Commission
07/05/1960 Renewal application for salesman's license Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §10
07/06/1960 Maine Port Authority re annual report George A. Wathen, AAG Steven D. Shaw, Administrative Assistant, Executive Department P&SL 1929, c. 114; P&SL 1941, c. 5; P&SL 1947, c. 99; P&SL 1959, c. 79
07/12/1960 Validity of formation of district George A. Wathen, AAG Mark R. Shibles, Chairman, Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §111-A ff
07/12/1960 Transit plates George A. Wathen, AAG Motor Vehicle Dealer Registration Board RS 1954, c. 22, §13 ff
07/19/1960 Transit registration plates George A. Wathen, AAG George Davis, Chairman of Maine Automobile Dealers Registration RS 1954, c. 22, §1; RS 1954, c. 22, §13 ff
07/21/1960 Bonds required of purchasers of farm products Frank E. Hancock, AG E. L. Newdick, Commissioner, Agriculture 115 Me. 176; 133 Me. 468
07/22/1960 "Penny pitch" James G. Frost, Deputy AG Robert Marx, Chief of State Police
08/02/1960 Cost of special purpose buildings George A. Wathen, AAG Roderic C. O'Connor, Manager of Industrial Building Authority RS 1954, c. 38-B, §5
08/02/1960 Tenants acting as guarantors - mortgage insurance fund George A. Wathen, AAG Roderic C. O'Connor, Manager of Industrial Building Authority RS 1954, c. 38-B, §10-A
08/04/1960 Transit registration plates - mobile homes George A. Wathen, AAG George Davis, Chairman, Maine Automobile Dealers Registration Board PL 1955, c. 200; PL 1957, c. 76; PL 1959, c. 104 RS 1954, c. 22, §13 ff
08/04/1960 Minimum age in construction work James G. Frost, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry PL 1955, c. 466 RS 1954, c. 30, §22 ff; RS 1954, c. 30, §88-C 121 Me. 450
08/10/1960 Great ponds - bulldozing in James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries & Game
08/10/1960 Authorized expenditures for training personnel James G. Frost, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking PL 1959, c. 178 RS 1954, c. 59, §2
08/15/1960 Maine Central Railroad Co. passenger service James G. Frost, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor
08/26/1960 Military leave of absence - state personnel James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ober C. Vaughn, Director of Personnel PL 1957, c. 25; PL 1957, c. 26 RS 1954, c. 63, §28
08/26/1960 Commitment of juveniles to Pineland Hospital & Training Center James G. Frost, Deputy AG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Center PL 1959, c. 342 RS 1954, c. 152-A, §6; RS 1954, c. 152-A, §17; RS 1954, c. 146, §6
09/09/1960 Request for transfer of Barry N. Wood George A. Wathen, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner, Mental Health & Corrections RS 1954, c. 27, §116
09/13/1960 Commitment to state hospitals re insanity plea in criminal action George A. Wathen, AAG Francis H. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital RS 1954, c. 27, §118
09/14/1960 Extradition of John Bernard Jenks Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG John H. Reed, Governor
09/15/1960 Reading of constitution by recently naturalized citizens re voting registration Frank E. Hancock, AG Paul A. MacDonald, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 3, §2; RS 1954, c. 3, §20 83 US 36 Me. Const. Art. II, §1
09/21/1960 Maine Central Railroad case Frank E. Hancock, AG John H. Reed, Governor P&SL 1836, c. 227; P&SL 1857, c. 106; P&SL 1864, c. 238; P&SL 1873, c. 383 RS 1954, c. 44, §48; RS 1954, c. 53, §2 66 Me. 488 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §14
09/27/1960 Fees in the several counties George A. Wathen, AAG Michael A. Napolitano, State Auditor PL 1959, c. 372 RS 1954, c. 89, §254; RS 1954, c. 89, §256; RS 1954, c. 89, §258; RS 1954, c. 89, §259 124 Me. 68; 139 Me. 304
10/14/1960 Flashing lights on bookmobiles James G. Frost, Deputy AG Ruth A. Hazelton, Librarian, Maine State Library RS 1954, c. 22, §144
10/17/1960 Pharmacist, reciprocity of registration James G. Frost, Deputy AG David J. Kennedy, House RS 1954, c. 68, §6
10/17/1960 "Residence" in State of Maine - qualification to vote George A. Wathen, AAG Harold S. Brooks, Department of Economic Development RS 1954, c. 3, §2 Me. Const. Art. II, §1
10/26/1960 Mining licenses George A. Wathen, AAG Robert G. Doyle, State Geologist RS 1954, c. §39-B, §2 ff
10/26/1960 Admission of children to state hospitals George A. Wathen, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner of Mental Health & Corrections RS 1954, c. 27, §143-A ff
10/27/1960 Required courses in public schools - physiology & hygiene George A. Wathen, AAG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §11; RS 1954, c. 41, §54 38 Me. 376
10/31/1960 Voluntary commitments George A. Wathen, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner, Mental Health & Corrections RS 1954, c. 27, §115
11/01/1960 Retirement board authority to appoint committees James G. Frost, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 53, §32; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §13; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §14
11/01/1960 Disposition of forfeited cash bail James G. Frost, Deputy AG Michael Napolitano, State Auditor PL 1959, c. 331 RS 1954, c. 37, §129; RS 1954, c. 37, §132; RS 1954, c. 37-A
11/01/1960 Board payments to parents George A. Wathen, AAG Philip A. Annas, Executive Director, Division of Instruction, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §44; RS 1954, c. 41, §160
11/04/1960 Qualification of director - Section 109 of Chapter 59 James G. Frost, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking PL 1959, c. 129 RS 1954, c. 53, §32; RS 1954, c. 59, §109
11/17/1960 Armoza Morin Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission
11/18/1960 Surgical and/or medical treatment form James G. Frost, Deputy AG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Center
11/18/1960 Return of license and examination fees George A. Wathen, AAG Doris St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §5
11/18/1960 Tuition payment criteria (Sec. 107, Chapter 41) George A. Wathen, AAG Fred L. Kenney, Director, Administrative Services, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §107
11/22/1960 Participation note for Houlton MIBA loan George A. Wathen, AAG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking 19600527
11/28/1960 Release of funds in reserve account for building equipment George A. Wathen, AAG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner of Education
11/29/1960 Expended funds re Auburn project George A. Wathen, AAG Howard L. Bowen, Maine School Building Authority
11/29/1960 Rules and regulations re grades of sardines George A. Wathen, AAG Andrew Watson, Assistant Chief, Inspections, Agriculture RS 1954, c. 32, §258 ff
12/05/1960 Mining on a public lot George A. Wathen, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner of Forestry RS 1954, c. 36, §12; RS 1954, c. 38-B
12/06/1960 Educational television George A. Wathen, AAG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner of Education P&SL 1955, c. 204; P&SL 1957, c. 181
12/06/1960 Transferring a waste discharge license Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG R. W. MacDonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement Commission RS 1954, c. 79, §8; RS 1954, c. 79, §9
12/06/1960 Refund of fee for waste disposal license Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG R. W. MacDonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement RS 1954, c. 79
12/09/1960 Incompatibility George A. Wathen, AAG John H. Reed, Governor
12/15/1960 Proposed administrative code Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
12/23/1960 Airplane insurance for our marketing specialists James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Commissioner of Agriculture
12/23/1960 Compatibility of Executive Council member and member of Interstate Bridge Authority Frank E. Hancock, AG Harold Dow Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §4
12/27/1960 Servicing agreement for mortgages on property in North Carolina James G. Frost, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking 24 CFR §221.1
12/28/1960 Thornton Academy George A. Wathen, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §236; RS 1954, c. 41, §248
12/29/1960 Sale and delivery of milk on land owned by the United States government Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary of Maine Milk Commission 63 S.Ct. 617
01/05/1961 Information for labor directory George A. Wathen, AAG T. T. Trott, Jr., Director of Research & Statistics, Labor & Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §2; RS 1954, c. 30, §3
01/10/1961 Challenged absentee ballots re contested seat in House of Representatives Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG John L. Knight, House RS 1954, c. 6, §7; RS 1954, c. 6, §13 150 Me. 279; 152 Me. 219
01/10/1961 Interchange of information by Departments of Agriculture James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Commissioner, Agriculture
01/11/1961 Setting of public lots - Brown Company George A. Wathen, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner of Forestry RS 1954, c. 36, §48 ff; RS 1954, c. 176, §28
01/12/1961 Suggested constitutional amendment James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System Resolves 1961, c. 95
01/13/1961 School Administrative District No. 13 interest on income of Reserved Lot Fund George A. Wathen, AAG Fred L. Kenney, Executive Director, Division of Administrative Services, Education RS 1954, c. 57, §50 ff
01/13/1961 Hatch Act George A. Wathen, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner, Mental Health & Corrections RS 1954, c. 63, §25
01/17/1961 Exempting industrial property from taxation Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Ralph M. Lovell, House RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10 62 Me. 62; 152 Me. 440 Me. Const. Art. I, §6; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
01/18/1961 Interstate pollution control work Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG R. W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer of Water Improvement Commission RS 1954, c. 79; RS 1954, c. 79-A
01/19/1961 Oaths of office before magistrates by Representative Frank E. Hancock, AG Harvey R. Pease, Clerk of the House Me. Const. Art. IX, §1
01/20/1961 Bill authorizing municipal construction of industrial buildings James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Ralph M. Lovell, House Resolves 1961, c. 106; LD 102 (100th Legis. 1961); S.P. 511 (101st Legis. 1963) RS 1954, c. 90-A, §12 152 Me. 440
01/30/1961 Town highway equipment re use on private job for a fee Richard A. Foley, AAG Philip E. Dunn, House 66 Me. 585; 105 Me. 372
01/30/1961 Awarding of dates Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG John F. Weston, Chairman of Harness Racing Commission RS 1954, c. 86, §11
02/01/1961 Legislator and private detective James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Robert L. Travis, Councilor
02/01/1961 Legal opinion on the interpretation of "most recent subject employer" Frank A. Farrington, AAG Adrian T. Cloutier, Chairman RS 1954, c. 29, §17 19470905
02/02/1961 Town, legality of division of re legislative document Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Sanford Jack Prince, House P&SL 1961, c. 219 38 Me. 37; 63 Me. 231; 131 Me. 37
02/03/1961 Interpretation of terms of the trusts set up in 1952 by William N. Patten Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Lloyd H. Elliott, President, University of Maine
02/07/1961 Trading stamps, constitutionality of An Act to Regulate Issuance of James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Dwight A. Brown, House LD 661 (100th Legis. 1961)
02/07/1961 Conflict or compatibility of the offices of Jury Commissioner for Sagadahoc County and chairman of the Bath Board of Registration of Voters John H. Reed, Governor Harry W. Thebeau RS 1954, c. 3, §11
02/07/1961 Incompatible offices John H. Reed, Governor Wendell B. Heal 19610207
02/07/1961 Mausoleums George C. West, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare RS 1954, c. 58, §22; RS 1954, c. 58, §25; RS 1954, c. 58, §26 ff
02/08/1961 Trading stamps, constitutionality of An Act to Regulate Issuance of James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Dwight A. Brown, House LD 661 (100th Legis. 1961) 19610207
02/10/1961 Transfer of Portland Municipal Airport to the State of Maine Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Scott Higgins, Director of Aeronautics Commission RS 1954, c. 24, §20 154 Me. 6
02/15/1961 Non-resident applicants on a part-time basis Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §10
02/17/1961 Detention of probation violators James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG John J. Shea, Director of Probation and Parole PL 1957, c. 387; PL 1957, c. 428 RS 1954, c. 27-A
02/17/1961 Limitation on real estate investment by loan and building associations James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §180
02/17/1961 Foreign corporation Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Bernice Henderson
02/28/1961 Fishways - Scribner's Mill Dam and Bolsters Mills Dam James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §13; RS 1954, c. 37, §14
02/28/1961 Proposed flood control project Narraguagus River James G. Frost, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor RS 1954, c. 141, §16
03/01/1961 Legislative Document Nos. 669, 829, 835, 1071, 1075, 1110 and 1178 Richard A. Foley, AAG Asa Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission PL 1961, c. 270; LD 669 (100th Legis. 1961); LD 829 (100th Legis. 1961); LD 835 (100th Legis. 1961); LD 1071 (100th Legis. 1961); LD 1075 (100th Legis. 1961); LD 1110 (100th Legis. 1961); LD 1178 (100th Legis. 1961) RS 1954, c. 41, §111-P 3 Me. 326; 103 Me. 218; 116 Me. 263; 128 Me. 531; 134 Me. 414; 31 S.Ct. 259 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
03/03/1961 History of reports of Attorney Generals Phyllis A. Matthews, Secretary School of Law Library, Duke University
03/06/1961 Low water level of a great pond James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game 76 Me. 199
03/13/1961 Gorham Raceways James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG John F. Weston, Chairman of Harness Racing Commission RS 1954, c. 86, §10; RS 1954, c. 86, §11
03/22/1961 Non-commercial pleasure boats Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Norman Minsky, House 152 Me. 449 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19
03/22/1961 Retirement age of trustee of U. of M. Frank E. Hancock, AG Harry T. Treworgy, Member, Executive Council
03/24/1961 Jurisdiction of P.U.C. over motor vehicles carrying passengers for hire Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG J. Hollis Wyman, Senate PL 1961, c. 236
03/24/1961 Proposed changes in Section 111-P Richard A. Foley, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §111-P
04/07/1961 Deputy sheriff - per diem deputy, salary and salary increases James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Leonce J. Jobin, Jr. RS 1954, c. 89, §150; RS 1954, c. 89, §153; RS 1954, c. 89, §173
04/10/1961 Bay Ferry Service, propriety of authorization of payment of money for loss of business James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG L. Robert Porteous, Jr. LD 664 (100th Legis. 1961); LD 799 (100th Legis. 1961) 157 Me. 104
04/10/1961 Jurisdiction of amateur boxing contests Richard A. Foley, AAG George L. Russo, Chairman, Boxing Commission RS 1954, c. 88, §6; RS 1954, c. 88, §7
04/10/1961 New England Camp Realty Association, Inc. Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §2
04/11/1961 L.D. 960, An Act Creating the Town of Kittery Port Authority James G. Frost, Deputy AG Margaret Sproul, House P&SL 1917, c. 192; P&SL 1961, c. 163
04/12/1961 Nursing Board member, appointment of to serve as acting executive director Frank E. Hancock, AG Frances J. Banks, Maine State Board of Nursing RS 1954, c. 69-A, §3
04/14/1961 Occupational course law Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §107
04/19/1961 Proposed amendments to LD 1420, An Act Creating the Passenger Tramway Safety Board Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Ralph W. Farris, Jr., Senate PL 1961, c. 325; PL 1961, c. 394 RS 1954, c. 20-A; RS 1954, c. 35-A
04/20/1961 Definition of industrial project as including an engineering and office building Richard A. Foley, AAG Roderic O'Connor, Manager of Maine Industrial Building Authority RS 1954, c. 38-B, §5; RS 1954, c. 38-B, §9-A
04/20/1961 Eligibility of hatchery plant Richard A. Foley, AAG Roderic O'Connor, Manager of Maine Industrial Building Authority RS 1954, c. 38-B, §5; RS 1954, c. 38-B, §9-A 156 Me. 218
04/27/1961 Eligibility of hatchery plant Richard A. Foley, AAG Roderic O'Connor, Manager of Maine Industrial Building Authority 19610420
05/01/1961 Organization - Maine State Guard James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG E. W. Heywood, Adjutant General RS 1954, c. 14, §89 ff; 32 USC 109
05/01/1961 Ruling requested on eligibility for World War Assistance based on type of discharge James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Robert R. Washburn, Director of Veteran Affairs RS 1954, c. 26, §10
05/05/1961 Application for real estate brokers license Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §3; RS 1954, c. 84, §5
05/11/1961 Closing of elementary schools Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §14; RS 1954, c. 41, §93
05/24/1961 Legislative Document #316 Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Raeburn W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer of Water Improvement Commission PL 1961, c. 299 118 Me. 21; 127 Me. 351; 150 Me. 257
05/26/1961 Sale on consignment basis re requirement by grocery chains of dealer to date-code their milk James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Maine Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 33
06/02/1961 Status under the retirement system of Berwick Academy and North Yarmouth Academy James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 41, §105; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §3; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §17
06/05/1961 Force account projects Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Laurence F. Decker, Chief Engineer, Inland Fisheries & Game RS 1954, c. 15-A, §26
06/06/1961 Return of fees at the end of the fiscal year Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §5
06/07/1961 Park regulations in town of Cape Elizabeth Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Director of State Park Commission
06/08/1961 Van Buren-Madawaska Corporation George C. West, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1959, c. 349 RS 1954, c. 36-A, §6
06/08/1961 Licensing of foreign banking corporations George C. West, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §1; RS 1954, c. 59, §4
06/08/1961 Prepaid funeral arrangement George C. West, Deputy AG Dean Fisher, Commissioner of Health and Welfare PL 1959, c. 151
06/09/1961 Ruling on new commitment law, C. 303, P.L. 1961 George C. West, Deputy AG William E. Schumacher, Director of Bureau of Mental Health PL 1961, c. 303
06/15/1961 Vocational training under grants-in-aid Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 11, §15
06/15/1961 Status of teacher and assistant principal Richard A. Foley, AAG Asa Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §87
06/16/1961 Public lot agreement proposal Richard A. Foley, AAG Robert G. Dole, State Geologist, Department of Economic Development RS 1954, c. 36, §12; RS 1954, c. 36, §48; RS 1954, c. 36, §49 112 Me. 420
06/20/1961 Internal revenue service levies upon state held monies Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer of State 26 USCA 6332 72 Me. 493; 79 S.Ct. 641
06/21/1961 Amendments to minimum wage law Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Madge E. Ames, Director of Labor and Industry PL 1961, c. 277 RS 1954, c. 30, §132-A ff
06/21/1961 Proposal by University of Maine to provide laboratory facilities George C. West, Deputy AG Richard E. Reed, Executive Secretary, Maine Sardine Council
06/22/1961 Interpretation of Revised Statutes Chapter 30, Section 135 Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG C. Wilder Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §155
06/22/1961 Compensation: Secretary of Senate and Assistant Secretary of Senate George C. West, Deputy AG Henry L. Crenshaw, Controller LD 303 (100th Legis. 1961)
06/22/1961 Acceptance of certain courses by the Board of Osteopathic Examination and Registration Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Geo. Frederick Noel, Secretary-Treasurer, Board of Osteopathic Examination and Registration RS 1954, c. 71, §6
06/22/1961 Compensation: Clerk and Assistant Clerk of the House Frank E. Hancock, AG Henry L. Crenshaw, Controller LD 303 (100th Legis. 1961)
06/28/1961 R. S. 1954, c. 86, § 15, amended by Chapter 399, Public Laws of 1961 George C. West, Deputy AG John F. Weston, Chairman of Harness Racing Commission PL 1961, c. 399 RS 1954, c. 86, §15
06/28/1961 Use of artificial light to illuminate wild birds and animals George C. West, Deputy AG Maynard F. Marsh, Assistant Chief Warden of Inland Fisheries & Game PL 1961, c. 194 RS 1954, c. 37, §38; RS 1954, c. 37, §97-A
06/29/1961 Ferry service, Long Island Plantation re appropriations Frank E. Hancock, AG Edward Langlois, General Manager, Maine Port Authority P&SL 1957, c. 190; P&SL 1961, c. 217 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
06/30/1961 Incompatibility of trial justice and selectman George C. West, Deputy AG Lee Ricker, Trial Justice 114 Me. 443
06/30/1961 Incompatibility of trial justice and selectman George C. West, Deputy AG Lee Ricker, Trial Justice 114 Me. 443 This contains notes and references not present in the published version.
07/10/1961 Personnel Bulletin #1151 "Right of Way Appraiser" Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission
07/10/1961 Children from one town to another for educational purposes as long as the towns are in the same district Frank E. Hancock, AG Augusta K. Christie, Senate RS 1954, c. 41, §111-I; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-R 156 Me. 250; 156 Me. 503
07/10/1961 Award of contract by SAD No. 11 for construction of Central High School Ralph W. Farris, Jr. Norman B. Gardner, Chairman, School District No. 11 Contains note: "R. A. Foley, Ass't Att'y Gen' requested that this be placed in opinion book for informational purposes"
07/11/1961 Incompatibility of office of member of Industrial Accident Commission and instructor of Portland University of Law George C. West, Deputy AG John V. Keaney Includes correspondence
07/18/1961 Status National Guard Service under retirement system George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63, §11; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §4
07/18/1961 Interpretation of Chapter 466, Public Laws of 1955, to establish a Board of Construction Safety board rules and regulation George C. West, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1955, c. 466 RS 1954, c. 30, §88-E
07/19/1961 Authority of the State Board of Education to accept certain real property and buildings for use as a technical and vocational school Richard A. Foley, AAG Edward G. Bradley, Regional Representative, Division of Surplus Property Utilization, Department of Health, Education & Welfare RS 1954, c. 41, §203; 63 Stat. 377
07/21/1961 Examination and commitment costs of mentally ill person - responsibility for George C. West, Deputy AG William E. Schumacher, Director of Bureau of Mental Health RS 1954, c. 27, §135; RS 1954, c. 27, §137; RS 1954, c. 27, §138
07/21/1961 "Initial plates" re amputee veterans George C. West, Deputy AG Stanton S. Weed, Director of Motor Vehicle Division PL 1961, c. 261 RS 1954, c. 22, §13
07/26/1961 Employment security law Frank E. Hancock, AG Roy U. Sinclair, Chairman of Maine Employment Security Commission PL 1961, c. 361 RS 1954, c. 29, §13
07/27/1961 School committee, authority to allow pupils to attend schools in another town on a tuition basis Richard A. Foley, AAG L. Robert Porteous, Jr., Senate P&SL 1961, c. 83
07/28/1961 Determination of legal tuition rate Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1961, c. 248
07/28/1961 Legality of loan to City of Westbrook of equipment in the National Industrial Equipment Reserve Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 11, §15
07/28/1961 Trading stamp premiums for listings of real estate Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §13
07/28/1961 Trading stamp premiums for listings of real estate Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §13 This contains note not present in the published version: "Overruled - see information opinion of 7-23-74"
08/02/1961 Appointment to bench of legislator Frank E. Hancock, AG Harold Stewart, House Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10
08/02/1961 Maine Port Authority re ferry service Richard A. Foley, AAG A. Edward Langlois, Jr., General Manager, Maine Port Authority P&SL 1941, c. 5; P&SL 1957, c. 190; P&SL 1959, c. 125; P&SL 1961, c. 217
08/04/1961 Enforcement of provisions of dog license laws George C. West, Deputy AG S. F. Dorrance, Assistant Chief of Division of Animal Industry, Agriculture Department PL 1955, c. 274; PL 1957, c. 189; PL 1961, c. 94; PL 1961, c. 181; PL 1961, c. 406 RS 1954, c. 100, §9 ff
08/04/1961 Pepperell Trust Company George C. West, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking
08/04/1961 Chapter 399, Public Laws of 1961 George C. West, Deputy AG John F. Weston, Chairman of Harness Racing Commission PL 1961, c. 399
08/04/1961 Chapter 303, Public Laws, 1961 George C. West, Deputy AG William E. Schumacher, Director of Bureau of Mental Health PL 1961, c. 303
08/04/1961 Nursing Board records, public may inspect, not considered confidential George C. West, Deputy AG Frances J. Banks, President, Maine State Board of Nursing RS 1954, c. 69-A
08/07/1961 Survey of sewage works - Greater Portland Regional Planning Commission Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG R. W. MacDonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement
08/08/1961 Connor voting district, Aroostook County George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Deputy Secretary of State Resolves 1961, c. 81; PL 1961, c. 360 RS 1954, c. 5, §65; RS 1954, c. 10, §22
08/15/1961 New fees George C. West, Deputy AG Maine Real Estate Commission PL 1961, c. 138
08/16/1961 Bernard Goddard Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission 19610606 Contains note: "See opinion 6/6/61"
08/18/1961 Maine boat law - dual licensing George C. West, Deputy AG George W. Bucknam, Deputy Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1959, c. 349 RS 1954, c. 36-A 19600916
08/24/1961 Maine Port Authority re ferry service Frank E. Hancock, AG John H. Reed, Governor P&SL 1929, c. 114; P&SL 1959, c. 79
08/25/1961 School Administrative District #4 Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §111-K; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-L-1; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-S
08/25/1961 Validity of appointment of Chairman of Board of Registration of Voters Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG John H. Reed, Governor 95 Me. 564; 147 Me. 410
09/07/1961 Jury Commissioners sending notices by certified mail rather than registered mail George C. West, Deputy AG Donald W. Webber, Supreme Judicial Court PL 1961, c. 217
09/08/1961 Chapter 81 of the Resolves of 1961, relating to the apportionment of the House of Representatives Frank E. Hancock, AG Joseph W. Edgar, Deputy Secretary of State Resolves 1961, c. 81 Me. Const. Art. VI, §3
09/12/1961 Council Order Number 444 George C. West, Deputy AG Steven D. Shaw, Administrative Assistant, Executive Department LD 1126 (100th Legis. 1961)
09/18/1961 Duties of the executive secretary of the Board of Barbers & Hairdressers Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Alfred Boudreau, State Board of Barbers & Hairdressers PL 1961, c. 359 RS 1954, c. 25, §213; RS 1954, c. 25, §230-A
09/19/1961 Nursing Board records, public may inspect, not considered confidential George C. West, Deputy AG Ina G. Bean, Board Member, Maine State Board of Nursing RS 1954, c. 1, §36
09/19/1961 Necessity of consent by parent for surgical and/or medical treatment Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Ctr
09/20/1961 P. & S. Laws of 1961, C. 82 Frank E. Hancock, AG Welden W. Hanson, House P&SL 1961, c. 82
09/22/1961 Unemployment compensation funds George C. West, Deputy AG Harry Henderson, Deputy Treasurer 19561231
09/25/1961 Boat rental Richard A. Foley, AAG Keith Miller, Business Manager, Inland Fisheries & Game RS 1954, c. 135, §17
09/26/1961 Rules and regulations - public ways and parking areas Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Ctr RS 1954, c. 131, §37 97 US 642
09/26/1961 Rules and regulations - public ways and parking areas Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Marton R. Johnson, Superintendent, Reformatory for Men PL 1961, c. 164
09/26/1961 Rules and regulations - public ways and parking areas Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Kenneth T. Northrup, Business Manager, Boys Training Center PL 1961, c. 164 97 US 642
09/26/1961 Waiving of real estate license law Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission PL 1961, c. 138 RS 1954, c. 84, §2-A
09/27/1961 Meaning of term "regular election" - Public Laws of 1961, C. 302 Frank E. Hancock, AG John H. Reed, Governor PL 1961, c. 302
09/28/1961 Status of Municipal Court judge Frank E. Hancock, AG John H. Reed, Governor P&SL 1919, c. 102; PL 1961, c. 386 Me. Const. Art. VI, §8
09/29/1961 Cancellation of Social Security agreement with South Portland Housing Authority George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 93, §3; RS 1954, c. 93, §4
10/00/1961 Conflict or compatibility of members of the Legislature as salesmen of vendors Henry Heselton, AAG PL 1959, c. 251 RS 1954, c. 61, §8; RS 1954, c. 135, §17 19500117
10/03/1961 Volunteer activities Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Ctr
10/04/1961 Application of Maine sales and use tax to national banks John W. Benoit, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1951, c. 250 RS 1954, c. 17, §10 148 Me. 410; 62 S.Ct. 1; 62 S.Ct. 43; 67 S.Ct. 156; 74 S.Ct. 403; 75 S.Ct. 781 19530504
10/05/1961 Washington County Industrial Agent Frank E. Hancock, AG Lloyd K. Allen, Commissioner, Economic Development PL 1961, c. 314
10/09/1961 School construction assistance under Chapter 41, Section 237-H Richard A. Foley, AAG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §26; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H
10/09/1961 Associate Judge, Auburn Municipal Court George C. West, Deputy AG Steven D. Shaw, Administrative Assistant, Executive Department P&SL 1915, c. 194; P&SL 1955, c. 124; PL 1959, c. 42
10/11/1961 Councillor district, re apportionment and continuation of George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor Resolves 1951, c. 109 RS 1954, c. 11 70 Me. 570 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §2
10/11/1961 Arrival of involuntary patients at state hospitals Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William A. Schumacher, Director, Bureau of Mental Health
10/12/1961 Pepperell Trust Company Frank E. Hancock, AG Richard S. Chapman
10/13/1961 Affect of Chapter 292, Section 1, Public Laws 1961, relating to probation and parole Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner, Mental Health & Corrections PL 1961, c. 292
10/16/1961 Minimum wage law George C. West, Deputy AG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry PL 1959, c. 362, PL 1961, c. 277 RS 1954, c. 30, §132-H; RS 1954, c. 30, §132-I
10/16/1961 Interpretation of PL 1961, c. 295, An Act Relating to Acquisition and Compensation for Land Taken for Highway Purposes George C. West, Deputy AG Barnett I. Shur PL 1961, c. 295
10/17/1961 Petition for re-examination of order of hospitalization Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Francis S. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital PL 1961, c. 303 RS 1954, c. 27, §185; RS 1954, c. 27, §186
10/17/1961 Right to condemn for highway safety L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 23, §20-B
10/18/1961 Application for the formation of a school administrative district by superintending school committee Richard A. Foley, AAG Asa Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §111-F
10/24/1961 Bond-mortgage swaps George C. West, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §19-J
10/24/1961 Proposed program of Cambridge Consultants, Inc. Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner of Banks and Banking
10/24/1961 Articles of incorporation of Waterville Savings and Loan Association Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Leslie G. Hilton, Examiner III Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §157-A ff
10/25/1961 Marriage is not reason for excluding student from school Richard A. Foley, AAG Robert P. Brown, Superintendent of Schools, School Administrative District #13
10/25/1961 Vacancy in school district to be filled by appointment by municipal officers Richard A. Foley, AAG Welden W. Hanson, House P&SL 1961, c. 82
10/25/1961 Adjustments in retirement benefits for National Guard Service George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63-A, §13
10/27/1961 State jurisdiction of lands below high water Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Robert S. Doyle, State Geologist, Economic Development 137 Me. 102
10/31/1961 Status of "E.R.A." service George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System PL 1955, c. 417 19480322
11/09/1961 Waterville grade crossing project L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission PL 1961, c. 295 RS 1954, c. 23, §20-B; RS 1954, c. 23, §20-C; RS 1954, c. 96, §51
11/10/1961 In-plant banking services Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking
11/13/1961 Maine State Retirement System - out of state service credit Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Ward E. Murphy, Superintendent, Reformatory for Women RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §4
11/16/1961 Penalty - no inspection sticker Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Michael A. Napolitano, State Auditor PL 1961, c. 129; PL 1961, c. 160; PL 1961, c. 343 RS 1954, c. 22, §45-A; RS 1954, c. 22, §47-A; RS 1954, c. 22, §163
11/17/1961 Charges other than interest by small loan licensees George C. West, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner, Banks RS 1954, c. 59, §218
11/20/1961 Deductibility for federal income taxation purposes of contributions to institutional activity funds Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG George Lasselle, Business Manager, Augusta State Hospital
11/22/1961 Use of school property at Loring Air Force Base for Sunday school purposes Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education
11/27/1961 Boilers in buildings used for schools for religious instruction George C. West, Deputy AG Ralph L. Langille, Chief Inspector of Boilers, Labor and Industry PL 1955, c. 404 RS 1954, c. 30, §72 19531203
11/27/1961 Subsidy payable to towns and community school district in former School Administrative District #2 Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §111-L; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-D; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-G
11/27/1961 Subsidy on capital expenditures Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H; 20 USCA 236 ff
11/27/1961 Subsidy on capital expenditures Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H; 20 USCA 236 ff This contains note not present in the published version: "See opinion of March 19, 1963, nullifying this opinion."
11/27/1961 Union superintendent of schools, apportionment of salary Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §79
11/28/1961 School principals, responsibilities of Richard A. Foley, AAG Joseph J. Devitt, Chief, Bureau of Secondary Education 139 Me. 371
11/28/1961 Interpretation of Chapter 220, P & S Laws of 1961, relating to student housing for the state teachers colleges Richard A. Foley, AAG Hayden L. V. Anderson, Executive Director, Division of Professional Services, Education P&SL 1961, c. 220
11/29/1961 Interpretation of Chapter 192, Public Laws of 1955 Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Ransford M. Smith, Chief Examination Division of Personnel PL 1955, c. 192 RS 1954, c. 63, §17
11/29/1961 Maine State Retirement System - out of state service credits Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Ward E. Murphy, Superintendent, Reformatory for Women RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §4 19530923; 19611113
11/30/1961 Legislative Finance Officer George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor PL 1961, c. 411 RS 1954, c. 10, §26
12/01/1961 Arborist law - P.L. 1957, c. 169; P.L. 1961, c. 336 Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner of Forestry PL 1957, c. 169; PL 1961, c. 336 RS 1954, c. 36, §66 ff
12/01/1961 District Court Law (P.L. 1961, c. 386) - taking of violators by fire wardens to court having jurisdiction Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner of Forestry PL 1961, c. 386
12/01/1961 Election date of primary election and voting on educational television bond issue Frank E. Hancock, AG John H. Reed, Governor P&SL 1961, c. 247 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
12/01/1961 Procedures relative to arrest, return, and hearing of alleged probation violators Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG John J. Shea, Director, Division of Probation & Parole RS 1954, c. 27-A, §2; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §5; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §7
12/01/1961 Action by the Board of Chiropractic Examination against chiropractor Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Harry M. Emory RS 1954, c. 72, §3 Contains note: "(See R. S. 1954, c. 72, §3)"
12/06/1961 Trading stamps Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Maine Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 33, §4
12/07/1961 Passenger Tramway Safety Board re inspections of ski tows, etc. Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Director of State Park Commission PL 1961, c. 325
12/07/1961 Circumvention of borrowing limitation on industrial banks George C. West, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §206
12/12/1961 Foundation subsidy aid for S. A. D. #1 Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §111-P; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-G
12/12/1961 Procedure relative to laundry equipment bids under general contract for new laundry building - Bangor State Hospital Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Perry B. Hayden, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections
12/13/1961 Bernard Goddard retake examination Frank E. Hancock, AG Louis N. LaClaire, Chairman, Real Estate Commission
12/15/1961 Edward Haselton, Commitment to Reformatory for Men, Sec. 67, Chapter 27 Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison RS 1954, c. 27, §67
12/19/1961 Borrowing money for purchase of school busses Richard A. Foley, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §111-K; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-N; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H
12/20/1961 Move of M.E.S.C. Offices - bid no. 62-477 Frank E. Hancock, AG John R. Dyer, Purchasing Agent, Bureau of Purchases RS 1954, c. 15-A, §39
12/21/1961 Non-profit corporation re New England States Committee on World's Fair George C. West, Deputy AG Lloyd K. Allen, Commissioner of Economic Development P&SL 1961, c. 221
12/21/1961 Distributive share of residuary testamentary trust of Fred Sharp Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG George Lassells, Business Manager, Augusta State Hospital
12/22/1961 Beaver trappers and landowner's consent George C. West, Deputy AG Maynard F. Marsh, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1961, c. 65 RS 1954, c. 37, §70; RS 1954, c. 37, §119
12/27/1961 Eligibility for a war orphan scholarship Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §136
12/28/1961 Destruction of records Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Ctr RS 1954, c. 1, §35
01/02/1962 Recommendations of applicant for broker's license Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §2-A
01/03/1962 Lease of rights to construct and maintain a road over land situated at Stevens Training Center Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner, Mental Health & Corrections PL 1957, c. 185; PL 1961, c. 8 RS 1954, c. 36, §12
01/09/1962 Emergency interim successors to Legislature, administering oath to George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor RS 1954, c. 10, §8-H Me. Const. Art. IX, §1
01/09/1962 Coverage of counter waiters and waitresses under minimum wage law George C. West, Deputy AG Madge E. Ames, Director Women & Child Labor Division of Labor & Industry Department PL 1961, c. 277 RS 1954, c. 30, §132-A ff
01/09/1962 Status under retirement law of certain commissioned officers George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System PL 1957, c. 25
01/12/1962 Area Redevelopment Act Program George C. West, Deputy AG Maine Employment Security Commission 19561231
01/15/1962 Status of Leavitt Institute for participation under federal programs Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education P&SL 1901, c. 257 RS 1954, c. 41, §105; RS 1954, c. 41, §125 ff; 20 USCA 401 ff 19520212
01/16/1962 Tax-sheltered annuities for teachers Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-A; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-C; RS 1954, c. 60, §163; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §24;
01/16/1962 Size of herring taken from Canadian waters Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Ronald W. Green, Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1959, c. 331 RS 1954, c. 37-A, §34
01/17/1962 Issuance of small loan license to Superior Finance Co. George C. West, Deputy AG Philip R. Gingrow, Examiner, Banks and Banking
01/17/1962 Discharge and convalescent status of voluntary patients Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William R. Schumacher, Director, Bureau of Mental Health PL 1961, c. 303 RS 1954, c. 27, §170; RS 1954, c. 27, §184
01/17/1962 Electrical service at site of proposed vocational school at Presque Isle Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education
01/17/1962 Layoffs of W. Sidney Howe and Dana K. Holmes Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Ober Vaughan, Director, Personnel RS 1954, c. 63, §21
01/18/1962 PUC identification plates for interstate motor carriers George C. West, Deputy AG Frederick N. Allen, Chairman of Public Utilities Commission RS 1954, c. 48, §24; RS 1954, c. 48, §25
01/23/1962 State employee as political candidate Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Ober C. Vaughan, Director of Personnel 19560529
01/23/1962 Charter School, Lexington Township Richard A. Foley, AAG James L. Brown, Elementary Supervisor, Education
01/24/1962 Commutation of sentence, power of Governor and Council Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG John J. Shea, Director, Division of Probation & Parole PL 1957, c. 387 153 Me. 128 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11
01/29/1962 Incompatibility of office Steven D. Shaw, Administrative Assistant, Executive Department Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §4
01/30/1962 Issuance of small loan license to Superior Finance Co. George C. West, Deputy AG Philip R. Gingrow, Examiner, Banks and Banking 19620117
01/31/1962 Meaning of "fixed and definite place of business" Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §7; RS 1954, c. 84, §2
01/31/1962 Physicians' verbal correction of errors on admission papers with subsequent written confirmation Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William R. Schumacher, Director, Bureau of Mental Health
02/05/1962 Baby-sitting service for children of volunteer workers, "sovereign immunity" Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Ctr
02/08/1962 Jacobs Pay Plan, seniority provisions of Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Lloyd K. Allen, Commissioner of Economic Development P&SL 1961, c. 199
02/08/1962 Snow plowing of school driveways Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §54
02/14/1962 Control of structures near airports - L. D. #418 Frank E. Hancock, AG Scott Higgins, Director of Aeronautics Commission LD 418 (100th Legis. 1961); SP 510 (101st Legis. 1963)
02/14/1962 Registration fee for municipal ski tow Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Director of State Park Commission PL 1961, c. 325 RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10
02/14/1962 Constructors, Inc. - Mass. L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission
02/14/1962 Formula milk pricing Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Walter S. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Maine Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 33, §4
02/15/1962 Regulations of the State Board of Hairdressers Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Frank S. holly, Acting Executive Secretary, State Board of Hairdressers RS 1954, c. 25, §215
02/16/1962 Breaking, entering and larceny, in the night time: sentence 5 to 7 years Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William B. Stephenson, Deputy Warden, Maine State Prison RS 1954, c. 132, §3; RS 1954, c. 149, §11
02/20/1962 Escape from Reformatory for Women - sentences Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Ward E. Murphy, Superintendent, Reformatory for Women PL 1957, c. 387; PL 1959, c. 342 RS 1954, c. 27, §54; RS 1954, c. 27, §61
02/21/1962 N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. request for a right of way to cross state property Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Laurence F. Decker, Chief Engineer, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 16, §85
02/21/1962 Contracts and joint committees between towns and academies Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §105
02/23/1962 Status under state retirement system of retired State Police officer George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 15, §22; RS 1954, c. 15, §23; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §3
02/26/1962 Pardon petition re conviction twice of driving under the influence George C. West, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §150 37 Me. 177; 139 Me. 359 Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11
02/27/1962 Status of per diem employees under retirement system George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63-A, §3; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §4
02/27/1962 Operation of businesses on the Lord's day and certain holidays Frank E. Hancock, AG County Attorneys PL 1961, c. 362 RS 1954, c. 134, §38; RS 1954, c. 134, §38-A
02/28/1962 Return from leave rights - Marie F. Hunter George C. West, Deputy AG Ober C. Vaughan, Director of Personnel PL 1957, c. 25 RS 1954, c. 63, §28
03/02/1962 Sunday closing law Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission
03/05/1962 Transportation of parochial students in Farmington Richard A. Foley, AAG Asa Gordon, Coordinator, Maine School District Commission
03/06/1962 Trial visit - convalescent status Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Francis H. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital RS 1954, c. 27, §141; RS 1954, c. 27, §184
03/06/1962 Status of parolees who commit offenses while on parole from the Reformatory for Men and are sentenced to the Maine State Prison Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Perry B. Hayden, Commissioner, Mental Health & Corrections RS 1954, c. 27, §75; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §15; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §16 158 Me. 9
03/07/1962 School Administrative District #3, legality of formation Richard A. Foley, AAG Asa Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §111-G; RS 1954, c. 41, §236; RS 1954, c. 41, §237 156 Me. 250; 156 Me. 503; 158 Me. 400
03/08/1962 Registration fee requirements of certain academies George C. West, Deputy AG Stanton S. Weed, Director of Motor Vehicle Division RS 1954, c. 22, §13; RS 1954, c. 41, §105
03/08/1962 Conflict or compatibility of employee of Pineland Hospital and Training Center running for the House of Representatives George C. West, Deputy AG Minnie Knapp, Pineland Hospital and Training Center RS 1954, c. 63, §25
03/09/1962 Temporary licensing of doctors planning to practice in Maine Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG R. L. Chasse, Chairman, Maine State Board of Registration of Medicine RS 1954, c. 66, §9
03/09/1962 Examination of records of nonresident taxpayers John W. Benoit, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 17, §6; RS 1954, c. 17, §25; RS 1954, c. 17, §34; RS 1954, c. 53, §127; RS 1954, c. 112, §21 28 S.Ct. 178; 66 S.Ct. 154
03/12/1962 Co-maker loans by licensed small loan agencies Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Personal & Consumer Finance Examiner, Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §210 ff
03/12/1962 Clerk of the House re interim committees expenses Frank E. Hancock, AG Harvey R. Pease, Clerk of the House RS 1954, c. 10, §7
03/12/1962 Establishment of local civil defense organization Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Charles Caldwell, Jr., Assistant Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety RS 1954, c. 12, §4; RS 1954, c. 12, §9
03/13/1962 Legal requirements concerning savings passbooks George C. West, Deputy AG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §19-E; RS 1954, c. 59, §19-G; RS 1954, c. 59, §19-H; RS 1954, c. 59, §19-I; RS 1954, c. 59, §82 56 Me. 507; 88 Me. 339
03/13/1962 Limestone Electric Company George C. West, Deputy AG Public Utilities Commission
03/13/1962 Public officials having pecuniary interest in public contracts George C. West, Deputy AG Asa C. Richardson, Superintendent, Highway RS 1954, c. 135, §17
03/13/1962 Section 15, III, "… or if an employer is unable to contact a former employee at last known or given address, for purpose of recall to employment…" Milton L. Bradford, AAG Maine Employment Security Commission RS 1954, c. 29, §14; RS 1954, c. 29, §15
03/14/1962 Deduction of union dues Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Henry L. Cranshaw, Controller, Accounts and Control 149 Me. 256 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §1
03/14/1962 Confidentiality of records Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Ctr RS 1954, c. 27, §1
03/15/1962 Investment of money of municipality borrowed in anticipation of taxes Frank E. Hancock, AG David Garceau, Commissioner of Banks and Banking PL 1957, c. 174; PL 1957, c. 244 RS 1954, c. 59, §19-I; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §21
03/15/1962 Land Damage Board Hearings (c. 23, R.S. 1954, as amended by c. 295, P.L. 1961) George C. West, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission PL 1961, c. 295 RS 1954, c. 23, §20-I
03/16/1962 Issuing of spay certificates to government veterinarian Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG S. F. Dorrance, Assistant Chief of Division of Animal Industry, Agriculture Department RS 1954, c. 77-A, §4
03/16/1962 Proposed regulation concerning classification of milk Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Milk Commission PL 1961, c. 394 RS 1954, c. 20-A
03/16/1962 Municipal courts - psychiatric examination or observation of juvenile or adult offenders Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Superintendents PL 1959, c. 342; PL 1961, c. 246 RS 1954, c. 146, §3-A; RS 1954, c. 152-A, §6
03/23/1962 Fees for motor vehicle inspection George C. West, Deputy AG Robert Marx, Chief of Maine State Police RS 1954, c. 22, §45; RS 1954, c. 22, §47
03/28/1962 School holidays Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §154
03/29/1962 Sales and use tax law re the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Cafeteria John W. Benoit, AAG Frank E. Hancock, AG 4 USCA 105; 4 USCA 109; 54 Stat. 1059; 61 Stat. 644 148 Me. 410; 56 S.Ct. 307
04/02/1962 Voting rights of public assistance recipients George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1961, c. 360 RS 1954, c. 25, §236; RS 1954, c. 25, §282; RS 1954, c. 25, §309; RS 1954, c. 25, §319-R 7 Me. 497; 45 Me. 250; 117 Me. 150; 144 Me. 116 Me. Const. Art. II, §1
04/04/1962 Timber salvage operation (Megalloway Plantation) Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests RS 1954, c. 36, §50
04/04/1962 Payment to municipality for dog shelter Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG S. F. Dorrance, Division of Animal Industry, Agriculture RS 1954, c. 140, §18
04/05/1962 Sale of smelts George C. West, Deputy AG Maynard F. Marsh, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §49
04/09/1962 Subsidy for superintendence Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §81
04/09/1962 Kindling out-of-door fires Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner of Forestry RS 1954, c. 36, §94-A
04/09/1962 Disposition of remains of State Hospital and Pineland Hospital and Training Center patients before running of statutory seven-day period Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Francis H. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital; Harold A. Pooler, Superintendent, Bangor State Hospital; Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital and Training Center RS 1954, c. 66, §13
04/09/1962 Persons who may be transferred as incorrigibles from the Reformatory for Men to the State Prison Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Perry B. Hayden, Superintendent, Mental Health and Corrections RS 1954, c. 27, §75 158 Me. 9
04/10/1962 Return of license and examination fees Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Doris St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission 19550826; 19601118
04/10/1962 Drug stores selling beer Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Edward L. Allen, Board of Pharmacy RS 1954, c. 68, §1; RS 1954, c. 61, §32
04/13/1962 Certificates of deposits as legal investments for savings banks George C. West, Deputy AG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §19-I 94 Me. 348; 134 Me. 40
04/13/1962 Financial responsibility for fire control Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner of Forestry RS 1954, c. 12, §20; RS 1954, c. 97, §60
04/13/1962 Classification of surface waters and tidal flats Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG William R. Cole, Senate RS 1954, c. 79, §2
04/16/1962 Inspection of motor vehicles - "point of distribution" George C. West, Deputy AG Willar R. Orcutt, Maine State Police PL 1951, c. 235; PL 1955, c. 200; PL 1957, c. 76 RS 1944, c. 19, §35; RS 1954, c. 22, §45
04/16/1962 Shrine circus George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph A. P. Flynn, Director, Fire Prevention, Insurance RS 1954, c. 100, §56
04/17/1962 Extension of leases Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests RS 1954, c. 36, §12
04/23/1962 Interpretation of construction contract for boat Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1957, c. 199 RS 1954, c. 17, §10
04/25/1962 Election of school directors Richard A. Foley, AAG Asa Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §111-F
04/30/1962 The Chemical Corporation qualifying as in-state bidder Richard A. Foley, AAG J. R. Dyer, State Purchasing Agent, Bureau of Purchases
05/01/1962 Maine Aviation Corporation - Reg. #82820 John W. Benoit, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor
05/03/1962 Transfer of Eastern State Normal School property Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education P&SL 1961, c. 71
05/04/1962 Right to know law - Atlantic Sea Run Salmon Commission George C. West, Deputy AG John P. Harriman PL 1959, c. 219 RS 1954, c. 1, §36 ff
05/08/1962 Letter from James F. Cox, dated 4/27/1962, re sales of assets to stockholders of vendor corporations John W. Benoit, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 17, §10-A; RS 1954, c. 53, §118; RS 1954, c. 185, §1 135 Me. 46
05/09/1962 Deficiency assessments, Section 20 of the Sales and Use Tax Law John W. Benoit, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 17, §2; RS 1954, c. 17, §5; RS 1954, c. 17, §14; RS 1954, c. 17, §15; RS 1954, c. 17, §19; RS 1954, c. 17, §20
05/15/1962 Travel expenses Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Orville T. Ranger, Administrative Hearing Officer RS 1954, c. 20-A, §7
05/16/1962 Use of a state's appraiser by landowner L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission PL 1959, c. 223
05/17/1962 Interpretation of Public Laws 1961, Chapter 324 George C. West, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 61, §51-B
05/21/1962 Micmac Indians Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game 21 Me. 535; 84 Me. 465
05/23/1962 Amendment of reapportionment provision of the state constitution George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §3
05/23/1962 Powers of deputy forest fire wardens Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner of Forestry RS 1954, c. 36, §103
05/24/1962 Including federal air under Public Law 874-1950 as a part of the Foundation Subsidy program of the state Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1949, c. 874 RS 1954, c. 41, §237-D
05/25/1962 Calcium chloride bids George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Dyer, Purchasing Agent, Bureau of Purchases RS 1954, c. 15-A, §39
05/29/1962 Insurance premiums paid from state funds Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG K. B. Burns, Chief Accountant, Mental Health and Corrections
06/05/1962 Appointment of State Police officer as a private detective Frank E. Hancock, AG Robert Marx, Chief of Maine State Police RS 1954, c. 15, §3
06/08/1962 Application of Section 53, Chapter 30, R.S. 1954, as amended, to waitresses George C. West, Deputy AG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §53
06/11/1962 Renewal of real estate broker's license - John H. O'Donnell Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §7; RS 1954, c. 84, §8
06/12/1962 Campaign expenses - liability incurred George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph Edgar, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 3-A, §172; RS 1954, c. 3-A, §173
06/14/1962 Mileage for the Executive Council George C. West, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State PL 1957, c. 340; PL 1957, c. 415 RS 1954, c. 11, §3; RS 1954, c. 15-A, §44; RS 1954, c. 16, §31
06/20/1962 Religious instruction in public schools Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §54; RS 1954, c. 41, §147
06/27/1962 Kermit F. Hanson d/b/a Headlight Film Service Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education
07/10/1962 Vacancy in office of County Commissioner George C. West, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State PL 1959, c. 204; PL 1961, c. 360 RS 1954, c. 3-A, §37 ff; RS 1954, c. 3-A, §179 ff; RS 1954, c. 89, §2; RS 1954, c. 89, §5
07/11/1962 Authority for the return of escaped involuntary patients Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Superintendents RS 1954, c. 27, §10
07/13/1962 Licensing of foster homes Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Superintendents RS 1954, c. 25, §2; RS 1954, c. 25, §254
07/24/1962 Sentences after conviction for escape or assault on an officer Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1955, c. 309; PL 1957, c. 149; PL 1957, c. 334; PL 1957, c. 387; PL 1959, c. 242; PL 1961, c. 242 RS 1954, c. 27, §42; RS 1954, c. 149, §1
08/01/1962 Corporate employee Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §2
08/02/1962 Designation of Leavitt Institute as a public school of the town of Turner Richard A. Foley, AAG Rufus Prince RS 1954, c. 41, §105; RS 1954, c. 41, §125 ff; 72 Stat. 1580 19620115
08/07/1962 Tuition charged when academy deemed public school for purpose of educating students who reside in town with no secondary school Richard A. Foley, AAG William W. Dunn, Principal, Kents Hill Preparatory School RS 1954, c. 41, §107
08/08/1962 International cooperation Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Steven D. Shaw, Administrative Assistant, Executive Department 18 USCA 953
08/10/1962 Property tax exemption of veterans' widows Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1955, c. 399; PL 1957, c. 155; PL 1957, c. 319; PL 1959, c. 187; PL 1959, c. 237; PL 1959, c. 285; PL 1959, c. 308; PL 1961, c. 112; PL 1961, c. 155; PL 1961, c. 223; PL 1961, c. 333; PL 1961, c. 395 RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10
08/15/1962 Vacancy in office of President of Senate Frank E. Hancock, AG John H. Reed, Governor 6 Me. 506; 70 Me. 570; 115 Me. 4; 129 Me. 471; 137 Me. 134; 143 Me. 281; 146 Me. 211 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §14
08/17/1962 Classification of tidal waters Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG R. W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer of Water Improvement Commission
08/17/1962 Contract for insurance between state and member of Legislature Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Ralph D. Brooks, Jr., Senate 19440218
08/23/1962 Definition of real estate broker - solicitation of advertising by corporation Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Doris St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §2-A; RS 1954, c. 84, §12
08/28/1962 Wild turkeys George C. West, Deputy AG Maynard F. Marsh, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1959, c. 333 RS 1954, c. 37, §85-A; RS 1954, c. 37, §88
08/30/1962 Waste discharge to Kennebunk River at Kennebunkport Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG R. W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer of Water Improvement Commission RS 1954, c. 79, §4; RS 1954, c. 79, §12
08/30/1962 Laundry and laundramat waste Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG R. W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer of Water Improvement Commission RS 1954, c. 79, §8
08/31/1962 Recovery of monies paid court officer by county in error Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Michael A. Napolitano, State Auditor RS 1954, c. 89, §150 128 Me. 240
09/04/1962 Commission rate cards George C. West, Deputy AG Real Estate Commission
09/06/1962 Approval by Bureau of Public Improvements of selection of architect or architects to do preliminary planning under Chapter 204, Private and Special laws of 1962 George C. West, Deputy AG; Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Carl M. Stilphen, Senate PL 1959, c. 299; P&SL 1961, c. 204 RS 1954, c. 15-A, §25
10/00/1961 Authority to inspect an academy Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §98
09/10/1962 Disability benefits with regard to retirement George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63-A, §8; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §13; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §19
09/11/1962 Saving deposits in industrial banks George C. West, Deputy AG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §19-D; RS 1954, c. 59, §19-L; RS 1954, c. 59, §90; RS 1954, c. 59, §200 ff 134 Me. 40
09/11/1962 Saving deposits in industrial banks George C. West, Deputy AG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §19-D; RS 1954, c. 59, §19-L; RS 1954, c. 59, §90; RS 1954, c. 59, §200 ff 134 Me. 40 This contains note not present in the published version: "See also opinion dated April 24, 1963 for further interpretation."
09/11/1962 Application for federal funds by State Park Commission George C. West, Deputy AG Lawrence Stuart, Director of State Park Commission RS 1954, c. 36, §34
09/12/1962 Sale of fire insurance by small loan licensees George C. West, Deputy AG Philip R. Gingrow, Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §210 ff
09/14/1962 Legality of mortgages insured by the Maine Industrial Building Authority George C. West, Deputy AG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 38-B, §12; RS 1954, c. 59, §19-H; RS 1954, c. 59, §91; RS 1954, c. 59, §112
09/18/1962 Reimbursement for costs of architects fees for developing school plans Richard A. Foley, AAG Keith L. Crockett, Director, Division of Field Services, Education Department RS 1954, c. 41, §235; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H
09/18/1962 General fund bond issue - abandonment of purpose Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG K. B. Burns, Chief Accountant, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1957, c. 340; P&SL 1959, c. 175 RS 1954, c. 15-A, §15 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19580806
09/19/1962 Educational television programs Richard A. Foley, AAG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner of Education Resolves 1961, c. 121
09/21/1962 Payment of deceased member's retirement account and group life insurance George C. West, Deputy AG E. L. Walter, Assistant Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63-A, §9; RS 1954, c. 63, §24
09/21/1962 Conflict or incompatibility of offices of classified employee and licensed detective George C. West, Deputy AG Robert L. Travis, Executive Council
09/25/1962 Clerk of Courts naturalization fees George C. West, Deputy AG Ross Parsons, Deputy State Auditor PL 1959, c. 372 RS 1954, c. 89, §98; RS 1954, c. 89, §254; 8 USCA 1455
09/27/1962 Replacement of broken glass in premises leased by Maine Sardine Council Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Richard E. Reed, Executive Secretary, Sardine Council
09/27/1962 Plowing and maintenance of road from Blaine Avenue to airport building Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG E. W. Heywood, Adjutant General
10/04/1962 Eligibility for unemployment compensation under Chapter 361, Subsection II, Public Laws 1961 Frank E. Hancock, AG Roy U. Sinclair, Chairman, Employment Security Commission PL 1961, c. 361 RS 1954, c. 29, §13 19470701
10/08/1962 Harraseeket Yacht Club John W. Benoit, AAG Paul L. Powers RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §29
10/10/1962 Application of excise tax to vehicles owned by churches Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §125 132 Me. 67
10/11/1962 Sales tax treatment of linotype composition John W. Benoit, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 17, §2
10/12/1962 Use of budget estimates George C. West, Deputy AG Roland M. Berry, State Budget Officer RS 1954, c. 15-A, §5; RS 1954, c. 15-A, §8; RS 1954, c. 15-A, §9
10/12/1962 Use of budget estimates George C. West, Deputy AG Roland M. Berry, State Budget Officer RS 1954, c. 15-A, §5; RS 1954, c. 15-A, §8; RS 1954, c. 15-A, §9 This contains note not present in the published version: "see inter-office memo of August 21, 1974 (filed in informal opinion or …)"
10/17/1962 Examiner of insane convicts Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Francis H. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital RS 1954, c. 27, §122; RS 1954, c. 27, §123
10/18/1962 Copyright on Norman Rockwell illustrations Peter G. Rich, AAG Charles G. H. Evans, Economic Development 17 USCA 8; 17 USCA 9; 17 USCA 30 80 US 608
10/18/1962 Bates Manufacturing Company - Reg. #40002 John W. Benoit, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 17, §2; RS 1954, c. 17, §10
10/22/1962 Inmates of State Prison and Reformatory for Men - employment on public works projects Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner, Mental Health & Corrections PL 1959, c. 242 RS 1954, c. 27, §3-A
10/25/1962 Tires on trucks purchased for highway department George C. West, Deputy AG John R. Dyer, Purchasing Agent, Bureau of Purchases
10/25/1962 Blend price paid to milk producers Peter G. Rich, AAG E. L. Newdick, Chairman, Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 33, §4
10/26/1962 Highway Safety Committee authority to post separate speed limits for vehicles George C. West, Deputy AG Arlyn E. Barnard, Chairman, Maine Highway Safety Committee RS 1954, c. 22, §113; RS 1954, c. 22, §113-B
10/29/1962 Collection of fees for transportation services from pupils outside a given school administrative unit Richard A. Foley, AAG Keith L. Crockett, Executive Director, Division of Field Services, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §54
10/31/1962 Bequests to teachers colleges Richard A. Foley, AAG Hayden L. V. Anderson, Executive Director, Division of Professional Services, Department of Education RS 1954, c. 11, §16
10/31/1962 Eligibility to vote absentee ballot when in county jail or penal institution Peter G. Rich, AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 3-A, §1
11/01/1962 Bedding and upholstered furniture law Peter G. Rich, AAG C. Wilder Smith, Deputy Commissioner of Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §155 ff
11/01/1962 Cigarette distributor's license John W. Benoit, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 16, §201; RS 1954, c. 16, §202
11/02/1962 Motor vehicle inspection "released for operation upon the highways" Peter G. Rich, AAG Parker F. Hennessey, Maine State Police RS 1954, c. 22, §45
11/05/1962 Copyright laws in relation to television programs Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education
11/06/1962 Deputizing filling station operator to check Christmas tree shipments Richard A. Foley, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner of Forestry RS 1954, c. 36, §67-A ff; RS 1954, c. 36, §103
11/06/1962 Mechanic Falls budget and payment of court judgment for teacher illegally dismissed Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education
11/08/1962 Application of so-called artificial light law to closed season on deer George C. West, Deputy AG Maynard F. Marsh, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §38; RS 1954, c. 37, §91; RS 1954, c. 37, §97-A
11/08/1962 Purchase of Maine sardines by council for sale in foreign market George C. West, Deputy AG Maine Sardine Council RS 1954, c. 16, §267
11/08/1962 License to discharge sewage into or near Sebago Lake Peter G. Rich, AAG R. W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer of Water Improvement Commission RS 1954, c. 79, §2; RS 1954, c. 79, §9
11/13/1962 Playground equipment Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H
11/14/1962 Incompatibility of school superintendent and member of legislature Frank E. Hancock, AG Clyde A. Hichborn, Senate RS 1954, c. 41, §79
11/14/1962 Ellis C. Snodgrass Reg. 15232 John W. Benoit, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor
11/15/1962 Renewal of claims Peter G. Rich, AAG Robert Doyle, State Geologist, Maine Mining Bureau RS 1954, c. 39-B, §4
11/15/1962 Pharmacist, reciprocity requirements for registration must be equal Peter G. Rich, AAG Edward L. Allen, Secretary, Commission of Pharmacy RS 1954, c. 68, §6
11/15/1962 Sentence for crimes committed while on parole Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1957, c. 387; PL 1959, c. 312 RS 1954, c. 27, §42; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §16 150 Me. 121 19620724
11/19/1962 Subsidy - School Administrative District #3 Richard A. Foley, AAG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner, Education P&SL 1959, c. 221 RS 1954, c. 41, §237-G
11/26/1962 Registration of small rope tow operation Peter G. Rich, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Secretary, Passenger Tramway Safety Board RS 1954, c. 35-A, §2; RS 1954, c. 35-A, §13
11/27/1962 Time limit for requesting recount George C. West, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 3-A, §3; RS 1954, c. 3-A, §122; RS 1954, c. 3-A, §127; RS 1954, c. 3-A, §131
11/27/1962 Tax exemption of parsonages -- R.S., Ch. 91-A, sec. 10, subsec. II, G Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10
11/28/1962 Licensing of apprentice barber Peter G. Rich, AAG Alice B. Mann, Acting Executive Secretary, State Board of Barbers RS 1954, c. 25, §230-I; RS 1954, c. 25, §230-J
11/28/1962 Personnel Board, Membership of Peter G. Rich, AAG Ober C. Vaughan, Director of Personnel RS 1954, c. 63, §3
11/28/1962 Sentences for escape from county jail - Henry L. Poulin; Richard E. Simmons Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison RS 1954, c. 135, §28
12/05/1962 Transfer of credits - Subsec. VIII of Sec. 17 of Chapter 63-A, R.S. George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System RS 1944, c. 60, §8; RS 1954, c. 64, §17
12/10/1962 Legality of certain investments George C. West, Deputy AG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §19-H; RS 1954, c. 59, §19-I
12/20/1962 Formation of district and choice of directors re election Richard A. Foley, AAG Irenee Cyr, House RS 1954, c. 41, §111-F
12/21/1962 Disposal of used textbooks Richard A. Foley, AAG Philip A. Annas, Executive Director, Division of Instruction, Education Department
12/21/1962 Member of Committee on Educational Television and member of Governor's Council re incompatibility Richard A. Foley, AAG T. Tarpy Schulten PL 1963, c. 414
12/27/1962 School Administrative District No. 17 Richard A. Foley, AAG Warren G. Hill, Secretary, Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §111-K; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-P; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H
12/28/1962 Transportation of students in privately-owned vehicles John W. Benoit, Jr., AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 53, §128
12/28/1962 Licensing of foreign corporation to sell milk within the state of Maine John W. Benoit, Jr., AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Maine Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 53, §128
12/28/1962 Your memorandum re R. S., Chapter 17, section 12 Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 17, §12 46 S.Ct. 513; 54 S.Ct. 292
01/04/1963 State aid for school construction John W. Benoit, Jr., AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H
01/07/1963 Responsibility for school property during emergencies John W. Benoit, Jr., AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1949, c. 298 RS 1954, c. 12; RS 1954, c. 41, §54
01/08/1963 Educational television George C. West, Deputy AG Niran C. Bates, Director, Public Improvements P&SL 1959, c. 174; P&SL 1961, c. 247 RS 1954, c. 15-A, §24 ff
01/09/1963 Educational television George C. West, Deputy AG Niran C. Bates, Director of Public Improvements P&SL 1959, c. 174; P&SL 1961, c. 247 RS 1954, c. 15-A, §24 ff
01/09/1963 Deduction of labor union dues George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor
01/15/1963 R. S. Chapter 16, sec. 199 - gasoline road tax on motor vehicles Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation RS 1954, c. 16, §199; RS 1954, c. 22, §19; RS 1954, c. 22, §109
01/16/1963 Expenditure of county funds for Retarded Children, Inc. John W. Benoit, Jr., AAG Norman K. Ferguson, Senator for Oxford County PL 1961, c. 52; PL 1961, c. 155 109 Me. 169
01/24/1963 Effect of LD 217, An Act Relating to Exemption of Veteran's Property from Taxation George C. West, Deputy AG Clarence V. Harrington, House Resolves 1963, c. 90; LD 217 (101st Legis. 1963) RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10
01/28/1963 Time records Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §38
01/30/1963 Education of legally blind children Ruth L. Crowley, AAG; Frank W. Davis, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner of Health & Welfare RS 1954, c. 25, §319
01/30/1963 Transfer of patients under Section 182 of Chapter 27 Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William E. Schumacher, Director, Bureau of Mental Health PL 1961, c. 303 RS 1954, c. 27, §182
01/31/1963 Right of hospitals to supply drugs to employees Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Edward L. Allen, Secretary, Commission of Pharmacy RS 1954, c. 68, §14; RS 1954, c. 184, §1
02/07/1963 Trespass on lakes and ponds Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Chief Warden, Fish & Game
02/08/1963 Tuberculosis hospital building, Fort Fairfield George C. West, Deputy AG Vance G. Springer, Director, Bureau of Administration, Health and Welfare P&SL 1959, c. 175
02/08/1963 Application of excise tax to vehicles owned by Roman Catholic Church Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor P&SL 1887, c. 151 RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §125
02/13/1963 Constitutionality of LD 349, An Act Relating to Pollution of Waters Forming an International Boundary Frank E. Hancock, AG Raeburn MacDonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement Commission LD 349 (101st Legis. 1963)
02/14/1963 Superintending school committee - vacancies John W. Benoit, AAG Walter A. Birt, House RS 1954, c. 41, §45
02/14/1963 School construction aid John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education P&SL 1961, c. 191 RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H
02/19/1963 L. D. 811 Resolve, Relating to Apportionment of Representatives from Penobscot County George C. West, Deputy AG Bradford Wellman, House Resolves 1961, c. 81; Resolves 1961, c. 123; LD 811 (101st Legis. 1963) 3 Me. 477; 33 Me. 587; 148 Me. 404 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2
02/20/1963 Contract and joint committee of Town of Turner and Leavitt Institute John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §125 ff; 20 USCA 443 19620115
02/20/1963 State construction subsidy - S. A. D. #2 John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H
02/20/1963 Disposal of Milton School building and lot John W. Benoit, AAG James L. Brown, Elementary Supervisor of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §164-A; RS 1954, c. 57, §19
02/25/1963 Legislative Document 1373, An Act Relating to the Application of the Christmas Tree Law to Knox, Lincoln and Waldo Counties George C. West, Deputy AG Clarence V. Harrington, House PL 1959, c. 283; PL 1961, c. 375; LD 1373 (101st Legis. 1963) RS 1954, c. 36, §67-A ff 3 Me. 326; 9 Me. 54; 97 Me. 66; 103 Me. 218; 128 Me. 531; 11 Mass. 396; 22 S.Ct. 30
02/25/1963 Conflict or compatibility of member of Legislature being appointed to the Advisory Committee to the Maine Port Authority George C. West, Deputy AG Nelson Hancock, Executive Council P&SL 1957, c. 190 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19291121
02/28/1963 L. D. 440 - An Act Providing County Funds for Insurance for Firemen Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Dwight A. Brown, Senate PL 1963, c. 90 109 Me. 169; 118 Me. 251 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
03/01/1963 State school construction aid John W. Benoit, Jr., AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H 19621113
03/01/1963 Appropriation of municipal funds for blood bank program John W. Benoit, AAG Donald O'Leary, House PL 1949, c. 298 RS 1954, c. 12 §12; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §12
03/01/1963 L. D. 204 - An Act Relating to Reciprocity Under Financial Responsibility Law George C. West, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State PL 1963, c. 38 RS 1954, c. 22, §77; RS 1954, c. 22, §79
03/04/1963 Out-of-state credits George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63-A, §4
03/06/1963 Warden Charles Cochran, retroactive pay John W. Benoit, AAG Ronald T. Speers, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 63, §21
03/07/1963 Interpretation of R. S., Chapter 22, section 77, V, F Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Wallace E. Brown, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §77
03/08/1963 Chapter 63-A, R. S. as amended, Section 6, subsection IV Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63-A, §6
03/08/1963 Initiative petitions Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Deputy Secretary of State Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18
03/11/1963 Constitutionality of L.D. 1224 and L.D. 1295, pertaining to an income tax Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Bradford Wellman, House LD 1224 (101st Legis. 1963); LD 1295 (101st Legis. 1963) 117 Me. 288; 121 Me. 438; 121 Me. 522; 125 Me. 319; 36 S.Ct. 236; 36 S.Ct. 281
03/13/1963 Additions to Flanders Bay Community School District John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §112; RS 1954, c. 41, §121
03/13/1963 Employment of inmates of the Reformatory for Men and of prisoners of the Maine State Prison on public works projects - liability for personal injury and property damage Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1959, c. 242 RS 1954, c. 27, §3-A
03/14/1963 Use of municipally-owned school buses for non-school purpose John W. Benoit, AAG Ralph D. Brooks, Jr., Senate RS 1954, c. 41, §54
03/14/1963 Difference types of water companies in Maine Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Floyd W. Campbell, State Conservationist PL 1963, c. 366 68 Stat. 666
03/15/1963 Article in town warrant specifying person who is to answer question re school budget; designation by directors that superintendent answer such questions; discussion of district school budget at town meeting John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Coordinator, Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §111-L; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-S
03/18/1963 State grants to sewage treatment facilities George C. West, Deputy AG R. W. MacDonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement Commission RS 1954, c. 79, §7-A
03/18/1963 Status of third class, state aid, and special resolve highway work George C. West, Deputy AG Harle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1 19430224; 19460603; 19550228
03/19/1963 State subsidy on capital expenditures John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education 20 USCA 631 ff 19611127 Contains note: "See opinion of November 27, 1961, re subsidy on capital expenditures to which this opinion refers."
03/19/1963 Constitutionality of LD 1021, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Dwight Brown, Senate PL 1963, c. 241 RS 1954, c. 84, §12-A 146 Me. 211 Me. Const. Art. I, §11
03/21/1963 Occupational disability under the retirement law Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63-A, §7
03/22/1963 Interpretation of Section 15 I, Chapter 29, of Revised Statutes Frank E. Hancock, AG John H. Reed, Governor PL 1961, c. 361 RS 1954, c. 29, §15 159 Me. 52
03/22/1963 Interpretation of Section 15 I, Chapter 29, of Revised Statutes, relating to disqualification from unemployment benefits Frank E. Hancock, AG John H. Reed, Governor PL 1961, c. 361 RS 1954, c. 29, §15 159 Me. 52 This contains language not included in the published version.
03/26/1963 Interpretation of Section 15 I, Chapter 29, of Revised Statutes, relating to disqualification from unemployment benefits Frank E. Hancock, AG Harvey Johnson, Senate PL 1961, c. 361 RS 1954, c. 29, §15 159 Me. 52
03/27/1963 Application of LD 1231, relating to property taxation of fraternal societies, to college fraternities George C. West, Deputy AG Keith H. Anderson, House PL 1963, c. 229
03/29/1963 Disclosure of hospital records Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG John C. Patterson, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital PL 1959, c. 242; PL 1961, c. 303 RS 1954, c. 27, §1; RS 1954, c. 27, §191 19440209; 19510731 Includes previous opinions
04/01/1963 Extent of personal liability of members of the Board of Trustees of Maine Maritime Academy Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Edward G. Hough 32 Me. 325; 38 Me. 379; 43 Me. 322; 46 Me. 127; 64 Me. 57; 89 Me. 242; 102 Me. 431; 109 Me. 164; 139 Me. 371
04/04/1963 Legal opinion re SUB Milton L. Bradford, AAG Roy U. Sinclair, Chairman, Employment Security Commission RS 1954, c. 29, §16
04/04/1963 Authority of police officers to stop vehicles Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Ralph W. Farris, Jr., Senate RS 1954, c. 22, §153 34 S.Ct. 341; 45 S.Ct. 280; 69 S.Ct. 1302; 69 S.Ct. 1359; 80 S.Ct. 168; 80 S.Ct. 1431; 80 S.Ct. 1437; 81 S.Ct. 1684 Me. Const. Art. I, §5; US Const. Amend. 4; US Const. Amend. 14
04/09/1963 Expenses of district courts Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Richard S. Chapman, Chief Judge, Cumberland County District Court PL 1961, c. 386; PL 1963, c. 402 RS 1954, c. 89, §150; RS 1954, c. 108-A, §13; RS 1954, c. 146, §2-A
04/10/1963 Opinion of the Attorney General, dated March 22, 1963, relating to employment security law Milton L. Bradford, AAG Roy U. Sinclair, Chairman, Employment Security Commission RS 1954, c. 29, §15; RS 1954, c. 29, §16 19630322
04/10/1963 Status of third class, state-aid, and special resolve highway employees Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System
04/12/1963 L.D. 308, An Act Relating to Work on Shade and Ornamental Trees George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Jameson, House PL 1961, c. 336; PL 1963, c. 368 RS 1954, c. 36, §66; RS 1954, c. 36, §66-A; RS 1954, c. 36, §66-B; RS 1954, c. 36, §66-R
04/15/1963 Legality of time certificates of deposits or time deposits with the federal home loan bank George C. West, Deputy AG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner of Banks and Banking PL 1877, c. 218 RS 1954, c. 59, §19-D
04/15/1963 Coverage of "policemen" under Social Security program George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 65 §1; 72 Stat. 1013 19541021; 19581229
04/15/1963 Immunity from liability of persons taking civil defense first aid course George C. West, Deputy AG Leslie H. Stanley, Director, Civil Defense RS 1954, c. 12, §11 19420529
04/15/1963 Constitutionality of LD 1333, relating to the manufacture of foreign lobster meat Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG J. Hollis Wyman, Senate PL 1959, c. 331; LD 1333 (101st Legis. 1963) RS 1954, c. 37-A, §72
04/16/1963 Trustee of Flanders Bay Community School District John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §113
04/17/1963 School building committee John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education 75 Me. 73; 117 Me. 385 19251103
04/17/1963 Incompatibility of county attorney and industrial accident commissioner George C. West, Deputy AG Nelson Hancock, Executive Council
04/19/1963 Payment of county funds for a specific item included in the 1963 legislative resolve, and included in the 1963 warrant to the various municipalities in Oxford County for the purpose of paying sums George C. West, Deputy AG Norman K. Ferguson, Senate PL 1963, c. 154 RS 1954, c. 89, §12; RS 1954, c. 89, §13; RS 1954, c. 89, §15; RS 1954, c. 89, §16-C
04/19/1963 May the State Legislature by joint order direct the State Board of Equalization to review and revalue the properties of Cumberland County in 1963? Frank E. Hancock, AG Robert Cram, Senate RS 1954, c. 16, §65 ff
04/19/1963 Status - Geraldine Gilbert Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Diane Marles, Social Worker, Social Service Division, Pineland Hospital and Training Center PL 1959, c. 342; PL 1961, c. 296 RS 1954, c. 27, §143-C; RS 1954, c. 27, §146-A; RS 1954, c. 152-A, §17
04/22/1963 Exaction of payment from inmates for damages caused to prison furnishings Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison RS 1954, c. 27, §49
04/22/1963 Use of State Prison pistol range Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison
04/23/1963 Definition of payments made under survivor benefits plan George C. West, Deputy AG E. L. Walter, Assistant Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63-A, §9
04/24/1963 Deposits in industrial banks George C. West, Deputy AG David Garceau, Commissioner of Banks and Banking 19620911
04/24/1963 Legal opinion - open end fire insurance policies Albert E. Guy, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance; Harold E. Trahey, Rating Analyst, Insurance PL 1961, c. 317; PL 1961, c. 328 RS 1954, c. 60, §104; RS 1954, c. 60, §105
04/24/1963 Legal opinion - motor vehicle racing Albert E. Guy, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance; Joseph P. Flynn, Director of Division of Fire Prevention, Insurance RS 1954, c. 100, §60
04/24/1963 Legal opinion - motor vehicle racing Albert E. Guy, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance; Joseph P. Flynn, Director of Division of Fire Prevention, Insurance PL 1961, c. 325; PL 1961, c. 394 RS 1954, c. 100, §60; RS 1954, c. 100, §69; RS 1954, c. 100, §69-A
04/30/1963 Travel expense of members of the Legislature George C. West, Deputy AG Henry L. Crenshaw, Controller Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §7
05/02/1963 Licensing of oil burnermen George C. West, Deputy AG E. W. Campbell, Director, Division of Sanitary Engineering PL 1955, c. 352; PL 1961, c. 229; PL 1961, c. 231 RS 1954, c. 25, §178 ff; RS 1954, c. 82-A 19590908
05/06/1963 Constitutionality of LD 1332, An Act Establishing a Forest Products Marketing Law Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Norman K. Ferguson, Senate LD 1332 (101st Legis. 1963) US Const. Art. I, §8; US Const. Amend. 5; US Const. Amend 14
05/08/1963 Interpretation of proposed Sunday closing law Frank E. Hancock, AG Robert A. Marden, President of the Senate PL 1963, c. 370 158 Me. 450; 159 Me. 410
05/08/1963 Interpretation of proposed Sunday closing law Frank E. Hancock, AG Robert A. Marden, President of the Senate PL 1963, c. 370 158 Me. 450; 159 Me. 410 This contains language not included in the published version.
05/08/1963 Law of the road as it relates to pulpwood products Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Robert Marx, Chief, State Police RS 1954, c. 22, §111-A
05/10/1963 Townhouse school in Albany John W. Benoit, AAG James L. Brown, Elementary Supervisor, Education Contains note: "(Re: c. 38, P.L. 1959)"
05/14/1963 Request for opinion relating to rabies control plan Frank W. Davis, AAG Frank E. Hancock, AG RS 1954, c. 25, §3; RS 1954, c. 25, §37 ff
05/16/1963 Stock of a trust company as collateral in trust department of that bank George C. West, Deputy AG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §117
05/16/1963 Conversion of school room - Section 237-H John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H
05/16/1963 City of Biddeford - County Taxes Frank E. Hancock, AG John G. Smith, Chairman, County Commissioners' Court P&SL 1949, c. 155 RS 1954, c. 89, §141; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §75; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §76; RS 1954, c. 92, §72
05/16/1963 Constitutionality of LD 1225, An Act Establishing an Excise Tax on Livestock Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Charles E. Waterman, House LD 1225 (101st Legis. 1963) 86 Me. 495; 102 Me. 527; 133 Me. 525; 141 Me. 442 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
05/21/1963 Sunday sales of mobile homes Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Robert Marx, Chief, State Police PL 1959, c. 302; PL 1961, c. 362 RS 1954, c. 134, §38-A; RS 1954, c. 134, §38-B
05/22/1963 Recount of local referendum ballots George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Deputy Secretary of State P&SL 1821, c. 78 RS 1954, c. 41, §111-F; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §38-39-A
05/22/1963 Airport construction fund George C. West, Deputy AG Scott K. Higgins, Director, Aeronautics Commission RS 1954, c. 24, §11; RS 1954, c. 24, §20 101 Me. 148; 93 US 108
05/22/1963 Towns voting on questions of school district formation John W. Benoit Asa A. Gordon, Coordinator, Maine School District Commission PL 1889, c. 377 RS 1954, c. 41, §111-F; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-G 82 Me. 180; 124 Me. 261
05/23/1963 State subsidy for conveyance John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education
05/27/1963 Fertilizer Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG E. L. Newdick, Commissioner of Agriculture RS 1954, c. 32, §215-C; RS 1954, c. 48, §29
05/27/1963 L. D. 1253 - An Act Relating to Weight of Commercial Vehicles George C. West, Deputy AG William R. Cole, Senate PL 1963, c. 356 101 Me. 516
05/28/1963 Lending money by corporations George C. West, Deputy AG Philip R. Gingrow, Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 53, §8; RS 1954, c. 59, §1-B
06/03/1963 School residence John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §44
06/11/1963 Proposed amendment to Article IV, Part First, relating to apportionment of the House of Representatives Frank E. Hancock, AG Edwin Smith, House Resolves 1963, c. 75 82 S.Ct. 691 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1; US Const. Amend. 14
06/12/1963 Conflict of interest in bids for Aroostook State Teachers College Frank E. Hancock, AG Ronald W. Wight, House
06/14/1963 Liability of county commissioners for moneys borrowed by a county in anticipation of tax revenues Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG J. Hollis Wyman, Senate 38 Me. 379; 43 Me. 322; 46 Me. 127; 89 Me. 242; 100 Me. 30; 115 Me. 454; 137 Me. 127; 144 Me. 54
06/19/1963 Payment of salary of deceased legislator Frank E. Hancock, AG Robert A. Marden, President of the Senate RS 1954, c. 10, §2 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §7
06/21/1963 Bible reading and prayers in public schools Frank E. Hancock, AG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §145 82 S.Ct. 1261; 83 S.Ct. 1560
06/21/1963 L.D. 1417 - An Act Authorizing the Maine Port Authority to Establish Foreign Trade Zones in Maine George C. West, Deputy AG J. Hollis Wyman, Senate P&SL 1963, c. 178 Contains note: "*See c. 178, P&SL 1963"
06/24/1963 Removal of Pineland dischargees from work placement Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections
06/26/1963 Governor's signature 5 days after adjournment Frank E. Hancock, AG Steven D. Shaw, Administrative Assistant Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2
06/27/1963 Disposition of school building in Seboeis Plantation by condemnation John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Coordinator, Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 10, §22; RS 1954, c. 41, §15; RS 1954, c. 41, §28 7 Me. 132; 77 Me. 117
06/27/1963 Settlement of children born subsequent to a divorce George C. West, Deputy AG Charles L. Frost, Director, Welfare Department of Auburn 135 Me. 230; 159 Me. 241
06/28/1963 Authority of wardens Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests PL 1963, c. 286; PL 1963, c. 414 RS 1954, c. 36, §94-A; RS 1954, c. 36, §103; RS 1954, c. 97, §35; RS 1954, c. 97, §37; RS 1954, c. 137, §30
07/03/1963 Municipal corporation notes held by trust companies - loans or securities? George C. West, Deputy AG David Garceau, Commissioner of Banks and Banking P&SL 1945, c. 49; P&SL 1963, c. 180, P&SL 1963, c. 181; P&SL 1963, c. 182; P&SL 1963, c. 186; P&SL 1963, c. 200 RS 1954, c. 59, §112
07/11/1963 Compatibility of office of Disclosure Commissioner with member of the Legislature George C. West, Deputy AG John E. Welch 19461126; 19461212
07/16/1963 Chapter 367, Public Laws of 1963--An Act Providing for Public Facilities for Boats Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1963, c. 367
07/16/1963 Reformatory for [?] and [?]-- attendance at Skowhegan schools Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG John J. Shea, Director, Division of Probation & Parole RS 1954, c. 27, §66
07/18/1963 Bond issue for self-liquidating student housing for the state teachers' colleges Frank E. Hancock, AG Joseph T. Edgar, Deputy Secretary of State P&SL 1963, c. 182 81 Me. 538; 104 Me. 17; 12 S.Ct. 495
07/18/1963 Opinion concerning trust set up by Superior Court justices Ruth L. Crowley, AAG; Frank W. Davis, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner of Health and Welfare
07/18/1963 Opinion concerning legality of excluding one-child families from eligibilty for ADC Ruth L. Crowley, AAG; Frank W. Davis, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner of Health and Welfare PL 1957, c. 98 RS 1954, c. 23, §234
07/18/1963 Interpretation of R. S. Maine 1954, C. 48, Section 25, Subsection II, paragraph 2, relating to rail or water common carriers Frank E. Hancock, AG Frederick N. Allen, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission RS 1954, c. 48, §25
07/19/1963 Right of former employee to retirement - military leave George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63-A, §3
07/19/1963 Responsibility for furnishing of fingerprints and photographs, state reformatories and training centers Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Henry Jordan, Supervisor, State Bureau of Identification, State Police PL 1957, c. 387; PL 1959, c. 312; PL 1959, c. 342; PL 1959, c. 378 RS 1954, c. 15, §15; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 152-A, §2
07/23/1963 Housing and Home Finance Agency loans Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Raeburn MacDonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement Commission 68 Stat. 590
07/24/1963 Requirements for graduation John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §45; RS 1954, c. 41, §54; RS 1954, c. 41, §98
07/24/1963 Requirements for graduation John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §45; RS 1954, c. 41, §54; RS 1954, c. 41, §98 This contains notes and 1964 court decree not included in the published version. This is missing page 3.
07/29/1963 Registration of fraternal organizations jewels and emblems George C. West, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 54, §13 ff; RS 1954, c. 182
07/29/1963 ARA loan applications, signature of DED certifying official George C. West, Deputy AG Philip J. Macy, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Development RS 1954, c. 38-A, §2; 75 Stat. 47
07/30/1963 Post-graduate student tuition fee John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services RS 1954, c. 41, §98; RS 1954, c. 41, §107 Me. Const. Art. VIII
08/02/1963 Revocation of teachers certificates; sufficient cause; documentation John W. Benoit, AAG Hayden L. V. Anderson, Executive Director, Division of Professional Services RS 1954, c. 41, §4; RS 1954, c. 41, §11; RS 1954, c. 41, §87; RS 1954, c. 41, §184 19430604
08/09/1963 Reorganization of School Administrative District No. 3; Chapter 175, P & S Laws 1963 Frank E. Hancock, AG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner, Education P&SL 1963, c. 175 RS 1954, c. 41, §111-G; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-J; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-P
10/00/1961 Taxation of motor vehicles kept on hand for sale by motor vehicle dealers Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1955, c. 399; PL 1959, c. 308 RS 1954, c. 91-A, §3; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §125 113 Me. 531; 141 Me. 355; 146 Me. 259; 152 Me. 13; 155 Me. 270
08/15/1963 Soldiers' and Sailor's Civil Relief Act Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation PL 1959, c. 308; PL 1963, c. 304 RS 1954, c. 22, §15-A; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §124; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §126; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §127 19561114
08/15/1963 Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1959, c. 308; PL 1963, c. 304 RS 1954, c. 22, §15-A; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §124 ff 19561114 This contains original correspondence not included in the published version
08/19/1963 Clarification of Section 113 B, Chapter 22 George C. West, Deputy AG Robert Marx, Chief, State Police RS 1954, c. 15, §1; RS 1954, c. 21, §1; RS 1954, c. 22, §113-B; RS 1954, c. 23, §3 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §2
08/19/1963 Application of sales tax to contract to construct electric power line Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 51, §4 50 Me. 311; 88 Me. 162; 95 Me. 287; 115 Me. 45; 117 Me. 536; 128 Me. 62
08/22/1963 Tuition rate overcharge; state subsidy John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §105; RS 1954, c. 41, §107; RS 1954, c. 41, §108
09/04/1963 Taxability of charges made by sellers of women's clothing for alterations Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 17, §2; RS 1954, c. 185, §19 135 Me. 267
09/05/1963 Interpretation of motor vehicle dealer registration board amendments (Chapter 296 and 414, sections 3 A-B-C-D and E, Public Laws 1963) George C. West, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State PL 1963, c. 296; PL 1963, c. 414 RS 1954, c. 22, §21 ff
09/17/1963 P & S Laws, 1963, c. 175, relating to reorganization of School Administrative District #3 Frank E. Hancock, AG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner, Education P&SL 1963, c. 175 RS 1954, c. 41, §77
09/19/1963 Residence for school purposes; tuition privileges John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §44; RS 1954, c. 41, §107; RS 1954, c. 41, §108 124 Me. 36
09/19/1963 Advisory committee on reapportionment Frank E. Hancock, AG Edwin R. Smith Resolves 1963, c. 75 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2-A; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §3
09/19/1963 Legal services to state employees John W. Benoit, AAG Philip A. Annas, Executive Director, Division of Instruction, Education
09/23/1963 Application of sales tax to refund gasoline Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation PL 1963, c. 367 RS 1954, c. 16, §160; RS 1954, c. 16, §166 ff; RS 1954, c. 17, §10
09/23/1963 Application of sales tax to refund gasoline Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1963, c. 367 RS 1954, c. 16, §160; RS 1954, c. 16, §166 ff; RS 1954, c. 17, §10
09/23/1963 Sales tax applicable to full contract price for construction of power line George C. West, Deputy AG C. O. Clark 19630819
09/23/1963 Disposition of funds received by a town under Section 235 of Chapter 41, R. S. 1954 John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §235; RS 1954, c. 41, §240 19500614
09/23/1963 Licensing of boats on Long Lake owned by Central Base Fund, Loring Air Force Base Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Maynard Marsh, Chief Warden, Inland Fish & Game PL 1963, c. 354 RS 1954, c. 36-B, §4
09/24/1963 Change from disability retirant to retirant George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine Retirement System PL 1963, c. 361 RS 1954, c. 63-A, §12
09/24/1963 Legality of offering banded cartons of milk for sale at minimum gallon prices Frank E. Hancock, AG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 20-A; RS 1954, c. 33, §3
09/24/1963 Tuition due Bethel from the unorganized territory units of Mason and Albany John W. Benoit, AAG Philip A. Annas, Executive Director, Division of Instruction, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §159; RS 1954, c. 41, §160
09/27/1963 Authority of Maine Turnpike Authority to grant easements to public utilities George C. West, Deputy AG Frederick N. Allen, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission P&SL 1941, c. 69; P&SL 1953, c. 91 153 Me. 131
09/30/1963 Interpretation of special mobile equipment as applied to registration of dump trucks George C. West, Deputy AG Ralph E. Staples, State Police - Division Spec. Ser. RS 1954, c. 22, §1; RS 1954, c. 22, §16
09/30/1963 Interpretation of word "truck" in last sentence of Chapter 22, Section 109 George C. West, Deputy AG Ralph E. Staples, Division of Special Services, Maine State Police RS 1954, c. 22, §109
10/03/1963 Registration fee for students of schools of hairdressing and beauty culture George C. West, Deputy AG Frank T. Kelly, R. S., Executive Secretary, Board of Hairdressers PL 1963, c. 158 RS 1954, c. 25, §215; RS 1954, c. 25, §222 102 Me. 506; 106 Me. 398
10/07/1963 Cremation of bonds and coupons George C. West, Deputy AG Dura S. Bradford, Deputy Treasurer PL 1957, c. 11 RS 1954, c. 18, §28
10/08/1963 Flashing lights on privately owned vehicles used for plowing snow from driveways and parking lots George C. West, Deputy AG Kenneth Wood, Supervisor, BMVI, Maine State Police RS 1954, c. 22, §44; RS 1954, c. 22, §144
10/09/1963 State subsidy on school construction located upon leased land John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H 19611127
10/09/1963 Beano - eligibility for license George C. West, Deputy AG Ralph E. Staples, Division of Special Services, Maine State Police RS 1954, c. 139, §23 104 Me. 320
10/09/1963 Interpretation of Chapter 22, Section 97, relating to special permits George C. West, Deputy AG Ralph E. Staples, Division of Special Services, Maine State Police PL 1921, c. 211 RS 1954, c. 22, §97; RS 1954, c. 22, §98
10/10/1963 Legality and propriety of a drug store offering subscription drugs at discount to members of a retired person's association Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Robert A. Marden, Senate
10/10/1963 Attachment of retired State Police Officer's retirement funds Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Robert A. Marden, Senate RS 1954, c. 63-A, §18
10/10/1963 Authority of Commissioner of Mental Health and Corrections to appoint substitute member of Probation and Parole Board Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections RS 1954, c. 27-A, §2
10/10/1963 Tuition to school for the Deaf for state wards and Indian children Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Joseph P. Youngs, Jr., Supt., Governor Baxter State School for the Deaf RS 1954, c. 27, §164
10/10/1963 Authority of Department of Mental Health and Corrections to apply for and receive federal funds for planning Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections P&SL 1963, c. 186 RS 1954, c. 27, §1; 68 Stat. 590
10/10/1963 Transfers requiring signature of Commissioner of Mental Health and Corrections or Director of Bureau of Mental Health Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1963, c. 311 RS 1954, c. 27, §12; RS 1954, c. 27, §13; RS 1954, c. 27, §28; RS 1954, c. 27, §73; RS 1954, c. 27, §75; RS 1954, c. 27, §182; RS 1954, c. 149, §17-A; RS 1954, c. 149, c. §17-C; RS 1954, c. 152-A, §32
10/15/1963 Disposition of convicts and persons detained in county jails alleged to be mentally ill Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1961, c. 303, PL 1963, c. 266; PL 1963, c. 402 RS 1954, c. 27, §122-A; RS 1954, c. 27, §173; RS 1954, c. 27, §174
10/17/1963 Request for additional information to opinion rendered May 14, 1963 on rabies control of foxes Frank W. Davis, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare RS 1954, c. 25, §37; RS 1954, c. 25, §42; RS 1954, c. 37, §72 19630514
10/17/1963 Endorsement authorization on Blue Cross contracts George C. West, Deputy AG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance P&SL 1939, c. 24; P&SL 1943, c. 21; P&SL 1955, c. 175; P&SL 1957, c. 47; PL 1963, c. 281; P&SL 1963, c. 135 RS 1930, c. 70; RS 1954, c. 60, §244 ff 3 Me. 326; 4 Me. 140; 9 Me. 54; 103 Me. 218; 105 Me. 76; 110 Me. 374; 115 Me. 176; 118 Me. 303; 157 Me. 104
10/17/1963 False alarm to fire, police, or other municipal department George C. West, Deputy AG Robert Marx, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1963, c. 70 RS 1954, c. 130, §22-A; RS 1954, c. 136, §16
10/18/1963 Clarification of "municipal officials" in Section 111-J-1, Chapter 41, R. S. John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services RS 1954, c. 41, §111-J-1
10/18/1963 Conveyance contracts in school administrative districts John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §14; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-N 19470912
10/18/1963 Questions proposed by Wright & Pierce John W. Benoit, AAG John Calvin Stevens, Secretary, Maine State Board for Registration of Architects RS 1954, c. 81, §10; RS 1954, c. 81, §14 156 Me. 403; 158 Me. 502
10/18/1963 Boy students at Pineland Hospital and Training Center Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William Schumacher, Director, Bureau of Mental Health PL 1955, c. 467; PL 1963, c. 351 RS 1954, c. 27, §144-A ff; RS 1954, c. 27, §148; RS 1954, c. 41, §107-A ff
10/21/1963 Sections 115-131, c. 30, R. S. 1954 (elevator law) Carl O. Bradford, AAG Joseph W. Emerson, Supervising Inspector of Elevators, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §115 ff 137 Me. 73 19561029
10/22/1963 Hundredweight fee assessments John W. Benoit, AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Milk Commission PL 1959, c. 236 RS 1954, c. 33, §6 19550831
10/23/1963 Revocation of teacher's certificate; is limited revocation possible? John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §184; RS 1954, c. 41, §186
10/25/1963 Industrial wastes Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Raeburn W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement Commission RS 1954, c. 96, §128 ff
10/25/1963 Transportation of children of compulsory school age John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §14; RS 1954, c. 41, §92; RS 1954, c. 41, §101; RS 1954, c. 41, §119 19160404; 19341217
10/29/1963 Concealed weapon permits George C. West, Deputy AG Maynard F. Marsh, Chief Warden, Inland Fish & Game RS 1954, c. 37, §78 19451030
10/29/1963 Definition of paraplegic in fish and game laws George C. West, Deputy AG Maynard F. Marsh, Chief Warden, Inland Fish & Game PL 1959, c. 333 RS 1954, c. 22, §13; RS 1954, c. 22, §60; RS 1954, c. 37, §78
10/29/1963 Maine mining law Carl O. Bradford, AAG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 39-B, §5 118 Me. 503; 145 Me. 24 19590413
10/30/1963 Legal opinion on public housing project Ruth L. Crowley, AAG; Frank W. Davis, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare RS 1954, c. 25, §322
10/30/1963 Election of superintending school committee John W. Benoit, AAG Walter A. Birt RS 1954, c. 41, §45 ff 19630214
10/31/1963 Storage of property of another in residence rented by state employee Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections
11/01/1963 R. S. Chapter 16, Section 190 -- credits under motor carrier tax Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 16, §190
11/01/1963 Federal assistance under the Federal Housing Act George C. West, Deputy AG Standish K. Bachman, Commissioner, Economic Development RS 1954, c. 38-A, §2; 68 Stat. 590 19560319
11/05/1963 Voting registration by non-resident wives of servicemen Frank E. Hancock, AG Joseph T. Edgar, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 3-A, §1 76 Me. 158
11/05/1963 Duration of parole - Paul Dwyer Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG John J. Shea, Director, Division of Probation & Parole PL 1957, c. 387; PL 1959, c. 312; PL 1961, c. 292 RS 1954, c. 27-A, §11; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §12; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §17-A Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11 19611013
11/06/1963 Diamond National Corporation - re dies Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation RS 1954, c. 17, §2; RS 1954, c. 17, §4; RS 1954, c. 17, §12-A 147 Me. 275; 152 Me. 109; 157 Me. 338
11/06/1963 Diamond National Corporation - re dies Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation RS 1954, c. 17, §2; RS 1954, c. 17, §4; RS 1954, c. 17, §12-A 147 Me. 275; 152 Me. 109; 157 Me. 338 This contains language and references not included in the published version.
11/06/1963 Federal Donated Commodity Program; inadequate administrative funds John W. Benoit, AAG Keith L. Crockett, Executive Director, Division of Field Services, Education PL 1957, c. 131 RS 1954, c. 161, §416; 5 USCA 22; 7 USCA 1431; 63 Stat. 1051
11/07/1963 Prayers in public schools Frank E. Hancock, AG John H. Reed, Governor RS 1954, c. 41, §145 63 S.Ct. 1178; 72 S.Ct. 679; 82 S.Ct. 1261; 83 S.Ct. 1560 US Const. amend. I
11/07/1963 Sales finance company license Carl O. Bradford, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §249 ff 19580429
11/08/1963 R. S., c. 17, s. 2, definition "sale price" - "allowance … pursuant to warranty" Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation RS 1954, c. 185, §13 ff; RS 1954, c. 17, §2 136 Me. 118; 149 Me. 360
11/08/1963 R. S., c. 17, s. 2, definition "sale price" - "allowance … pursuant to warranty" Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation RS 1954, c. 185, §13 ff; RS 1954, c. 17, §2 136 Me. 118; 149 Me. 360 This contains language and references not included in the published version.
11/08/1963 Pin ball machine George C. West, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 100, §68-A ff 131 Me. 285; 135 Me. 323
11/08/1963 Transfer of Dairy Council funds to Maine Milk Commission; assessment of costs John W. Benoit, AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Milk Commission PL 1935, c. 13; PL 1949, c. 278; PL 1953, c. 370 RS 1954, c. 33, §6; RS 1954, c. 33, §7
11/13/1963 Automobile junk yard or automobile graveyard law R. S. 1954, c. 100, §138 Carl O. Bradford, AAG Ralph E. Staples, Director, Division of Special Services, Maine State Police PL 1963, c. 178; PL 1963, c. 305 RS 1954, c. 100, §138; RS 1954, c. 141, §6
11/14/1963 Publication of Bangor State Hospital news letter - compliance with P.L. 1963, c. 335 Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1963, c. 335 RS 1954, c. 15-A, §35-A
11/18/1963 Mental hospital admitting patients under the age of 21 Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1961, c. 303; PL 1963, c. 19 RS 1954, c. 27, §135-C; RS 1954, c. 27, §169
11/20/1963 Superintendent of schools and secretary and treasurer of school administrative districts; Social Security coverage John W. Benoit, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1955, c. 417; PL 1957, c. 443 RS 1954, c. 41, §111-O; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1
11/26/1963 Parole or discharge of incorrigible transferees from training centers -- out-of-state supervision of juvenile offenders Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG John J. Shea, Director, Division of Probation & Parole PL 1963, c. 108 RS 1954, c. 27-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §13; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §13-A; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §20; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §22; RS 1954, c. 152-A, §2; RS 1954, c. 152-A, §29 ff
12/03/1963 Market classification of Puerto Rico Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Richard E. Reed, Executive Secretary, Maine Sardine Council PL 1963, c. 338
12/04/1963 #18100 Atlantic Design Company re: refund Milton L. Bradford, AAG Roy U. Sinclair, Chairman, Maine Employment Security Commission RS 1954, c. 29, §19
12/05/1963 Use of municipal jails by State Police George C. West, Deputy AG Parker Hennessey, State Police 77 Me. 224; 99 Me. 177; 105 Me. 370; 126 Me. 358; 128 Me. 1; 134 Me. 122; 146 Me. 211
12/06/1963 General fund bond issue for capital construction George C. West, Deputy AG Niran C. Bates, Director, Public Improvements P&SL 1961, c. 247; P&SL 1963, c. 186 RS 1954, c. 24, §20 19630108
12/09/1963 Premiums of Domestic Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Albert E. Guy, AAG Guy R. Whitten, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance RS 1954, c. 60, §35; RS 1954, c. 60, §85
12/09/1963 Interpretation of chapter 22, section 111-A George C. West, Deputy AG Ralph R. Staples, State Police RS 1954, c. 22, §36; RS 1954, c. 22, §109; RS 1954, c. 22, §111; RS 1954, c. 22, §111-A
12/09/1963 Inconsistency in law relative to age of dogs to be licensed John W. Benoit, AAG Sameul F. Dorrance, Director, Division of Animal Industry, Agriculture PL 1963, c. 146 RS 1954, c. 100, §9; RS 1954, c. 100, §10
12/10/1963 Brokers' clearinghouse Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission PL 1957, c. 32; PL 1959, c. 363 RS 1954, c. 84, §2; RS 1954, c. 84, §10
12/11/1963 Commissions paid on life insurance covering borrowers from financial institutions George C. West, Deputy AG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner, Banks and Banking PL 1961, c. 221 RS 1954, c. 60, §146 ff; RS 1954, c. 60, §170-A ff 19610726
12/18/1963 Application of longevity pay to retired state police officers George C. West, Deputy AG Robert Marx, Chief, State Police P&SL 1951, c. 214; P&SL 1953, c. 166; P&SL 1963, c. 202 RS 1954, c. 15, §22 19600202
12/19/1963 Definition of "consumer goods" as contained in the Uniform Commercial Code George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1963, c. 362 RS 1954, c. 190, §9-105; RS 1954, c. 190, §9-109; RS 1954, c. 190, §9-401
12/23/1963 Conflict of interests - Aeronautics Commission George C. West, Deputy AG Steven D. Shaw, Administrative Assistant RS 1954, c. 24, §4; RS 1954, c. 135, §17 108 Me. 545; 113 Me. 317 Me. Const. Art. IX, §1
12/27/1963 Validity of a marriage George C. West, Deputy AG Robert R. Washburn, Commissioner, Veterans Services RS 1954, c. 20, §5; RS 1954, c. 166, §2; RS 1954, c. 166, §13
01/02/1964 Capital Improvement Program - use of funds George C. West, Deputy AG Richard G. Bachelder, P. & D. Eng., Public Improvements P&SL 1963, c. 56; P&SL 1963, c. 180; P&SL 1963, c. 182; P&SL 1963, c. 186; P&SL 1963, c. 191; P&SL 1963, c. 198; P&SL 1963, c. 205; P&SL 1963, c. 207 RS 1954, c. 15-A, §45-A
01/03/1964 Display of numbers, other than that of registration, on motorboats George C. West, Deputy AG Bureau of Watercraft Registration and Safety PL 1963, c. 354 RS 1954, c. 36-B, §4; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §52; 46 USCA 527a 108 Me. 131; 151 Me. 450; 158 Me. 285
01/06/1964 Apportionment of House of Representatives George C. West, Deputy AG Edith L. Hary, Consultant, Informal Committee on Legislative Apportionment Resolves 1963, c. 75 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §3
01/06/1964 Classification of and price for milk which has been or which will be transported in interstate commerce John W. Benoit, AAG Walter B. Steele, Executive Secretary, Maine Milk Commission 157 Me. 338; 59 S.Ct. 528; 63 S.Ct. 307; 65 S.Ct. 1515; 69 S.Ct. 657; 71 S.Ct. 215; 80 S.Ct. 813 19350831; 19490325; 19621025
01/09/1964 Language of notices sent to parent or guardian Re disease or defect of child examined pursuant to R. S., c. 41, §61, 62 John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Commissioner, Education PL 1963, c. 197 RS 1954, c. 41, §61; RS 1954, c. 41, §62; RS 1954, c. 76, §6; RS 1954, c. 76, §7; RS 1954, c. 76, §12-A
01/13/1964 Registration as dealers in new or used motor vehicles George C. West, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §26; RS 1954, c. 22, §27
01/14/1964 Effect of federal legislation on payment of poll tax Frank E. Hancock, AG Edmunds, E. Perrin, Senate SP 381 (101st Legislature 1963) 58 S.Ct. 205 US Const. Art. I, §2; US Const. Amend. 15; US Const. Amend. 17; US Const. Amend. 19; US Const. Amend. 24
01/16/1964 Sales of negotiable checks and money orders by agents of banks George C. West, Deputy AG David Garceau, Commissioner of Banks and Banking PL 1963, c. 176 RS 1954, c. 59, §199-A
01/16/1964 Authority of Legislature to create an interim investigatory committee by Joint Order George C. West, Deputy AG Frank S. Rand, House HP 0000 (101st Legislature 1963) 148 Me. 528; 152 Me. 302 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2 See pages 152-153 of the 1/15/1964 House Record for unnumbered House Joint Order
01/16/1964 Teacher retirement John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Commissioner, Education 19520125
01/17/1964 Dissolution of Community school district; effective date John W. Benoit, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine Retirement System P&SL 1963, c. 78 RS 1954, c. 41, §111-F ff
01/22/1964 Status of sheriffs' position under Social Security George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1961, c. 322; PL 1963, c. 322 RS 1954, c. 15, §2; RS 1954, c. 65, §1; RS 1954, c. 89, §159; RS 1954, c. 89, §174; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §4; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §12; ; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §52; RS 1954, c. 106, §13; RS 1954, c. 147, §4; 42 USCA 418 41 Me. 15; 55 Me. 381; 77 Me. 224; 99 Me. 177; 111 Me. 428; 116 Me. 408; 126 Me. 358 Me. Const. Art. IX, §10
01/27/1964 Employment of inmates and prisoners on public works projects, and other employment outside institutions Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1959, c. 242 RS 1954, c. 27, §3-A; RS 1954, c. 27, §19; RS 1954, c. 27, §30 19621022
01/28/1964 Sales tax exemption - Boy Scouts of America Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation RS 1954, c. 17, §10 62 S.Ct. 1168
01/28/1964 Taxation of house trailers Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1963, c. 304 RS 1954, c. 91-A, §4
01/29/1964 Lapsed barber licenses George C. West, Deputy AG Alice B. Mann, Secretary, State Board of Barbers PL 1963, c. 102 RS 1954, c. 25, §230-J; RS 1954, c. 25, §230-K
01/31/1964 Southern Mill and Manufacturing Co. Reg. Me. 51429 and Ricker Classical Institute and Ricker College Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 17, §10
01/31/1964 Doctor of chiropractic as signatory to medical certificates in instances of employee sick leave Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Ctr RS 1954, c. 72, §12
02/03/1964 Responsibility for prosecution in cases of fraud in the public assistance programs George C. West, Deputy AG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare
02/03/1964 Use of mailing list of the Department of Agriculture George C. West, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1959, c. 219 RS 1954, c. 1, §36 ff
02/04/1964 Validity of retail installment contracts subject to MVSF Act entered into by unlicensed retail sellers George C. West, Deputy AG Philip R. Gingrow, Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §249 ff 65 Me. 135
02/04/1964 Haffenraffer & Company, Inc. Reg. #50439 Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 17, §2; RS 1954, c. 17, §4; RS 1954, c. 185, §18; RS 1954, c. 185, §19 21 Me. 185; 54 Me. 445; 56 Me. 324; 63 Me. 364; 75 Me. 29; 81 Me. 231; 88 Me. 146; 106 Me. 430; 110 Me. 550; 111 Me. 21; 121 Me. 49; 126 Me. 84; 127 Me. 482; 133 Me. 497; 134 Me. 186; 144 Me. 224
02/04/1964 Construction of heating plant at Boys Training Center under general fund bond issue P & S L 1963, c. 186 Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections P&SL 1963, c. 186 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
02/05/1964 Responsibility for education of trainable children John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §207-A ff
02/06/1964 Maine State Apprenticeship Council George C. West, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §148 ff
02/10/1964 Purchase of liability insurance by town for protection of teachers; use of public funds John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-A ff 139 Me. 371 19461016; 19490901; 19620116
02/13/1964 Conviction of motor vehicle laws by plea of nolo contendre George C. West, Deputy AG Wallace E. Brown, Deputy Secretary of State, Automobile Division 34 Me. 594; 102 Me. 310
02/18/1964 Methods used in apprehending State Prison escapees Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allen L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison 69 S.Ct. 1302 Me. Const. Art. I, §5; US Const. Amend. 4
02/21/1964 Motor vehicle excise tax Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1959, c. 308
02/24/1964 Notice of examination for instructor of hairdressing George C. West, Deputy AG Frank T. Kelly, Executive Secretary, Board of Hairdressers RS 1954, c. 25, §222; RS 1954, c. 25, §224
02/25/1964 Sales tax exemption to out-of-state educational institutions and to municipalities outside Maine Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation RS 1954, c. 17, §10; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10 46 Me. 357
02/25/1964 Sales tax exemption to out-of-state educational institutions and to municipalities outside Maine Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation RS 1954, c. 17, §10; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10 46 Me. 357 This contains language and references not included in the published version.
02/25/1964 Commitment to county jail as affecting pauper settlement George C. West, Deputy AG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare RS 1954, c. 94, §3
03/04/1964 Police matrons Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Ralph E. Staples, Director, Division of Special Services, State Police PL 1963, c. 436 19631205
03/05/1964 Insurance premium tax Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 16, §139; RS 1954, c. 16, §142; RS 1954, c. 97, §29
03/05/1964 Establishment of a barber school at Boys Training Center Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William H. Hughes, Superintendent, Boys Training Center RS 1954, c. 25, §230-A ff
03/17/1964 Purchase of assets of small loan company by industrial bank Jerome S. Matus, AAG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 53, §19; RS 1954, c. 53, §19-I; RS 1954, c. 59, §200 ff
03/17/1964 Use of funds under general fund bond issue, P & S L 1963, c. 186 - Augusta State Hospital, "continuation of ward buildings renovations" Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections P&SL 1963, c. 186
03/18/1964 County commissioners' responsibility for civil defense and public safety in unorganized territories Jerome S. Matus, AAG L. H. Stanley, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety RS 1954, c. 12, §2; RS 1954, c. 12, §9 120 Me. 151; 137 Me. 233 19580702
03/20/1964 Permits for special mobile equipment operated on ways and bridges George C. West, Deputy AG Ralph E. Staples, State Police RS 1954, c. 22, §16; RS 1954, c. 22, §26-A; RS 1954, c. 22, §98
03/24/1964 Weight violations by dump trucks, tractor dump trucks and transit-mix concrete trucks George C. West, Deputy AG R. E. Staples, State Police PL 1963, c. 313 RS 1954, c. 22, § 111-A; RS 1954, c. 22, § 111-B
03/25/1964 Possession of New Hampshire sweepstakes acknowledgment of purchase Frank E. Hancock, AG Robert Marx, Chief, State Police RS 1954, c. 139, §18
03/27/1964 Appointment, Motor Vehicle Dealer Registration Board George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor RS 1954, c. 22, §21
03/27/1964 Occupational courses; tuition of Litchfield students John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1963, c. 403 RS 1954, c. 41, §107; RS 1954, c. 41, §108
03/30/1964 Definition of trolling George C. West, Deputy AG Maynard Marsh, Chief Warden, Inland Fish & Game Resolves 1957, c. 59; Resolves 1963, c. 62
04/01/1964 Flashing amber lights on tractor-trailer units of forestry department George C. West, Deputy AG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests 19631008
04/01/1964 Distribution of bibles in the public schools John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1944, c. 37, §127; RS 1954, c. 41, §145 83 S.Ct. 1560 19530428; 19631107
04/01/1964 Eligibility under MIBA Act George C. West, Deputy AG Roderic C. O'Connor, Manager, Maine Industrial Building Authority PL 1957, c. 421 RS 1954, c. 38-B, §9-A 19580331; 19610420; 19610427
04/01/1964 Robert B. Studley George C. West, Deputy AG Paul D. McClay, Director, Division of General Assistance 135 Me. 230; 159 Me. 241 19630627
04/02/1964 Power and duty of Board of Construction Safety rules and regulations to adopt rule Jerome S. Matus, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry PL 1955, c. 462 RS 1954, c. 30, §88-B; RS 1954, c. 30, §88-C; RS 1954, c. 82
04/02/1964 Mechanical rides - purview of definition Jerome S. Matus, AAG Joseph A. P. Flynn, Director of State Fire Prevention RS 1954, c. 100, §69-A ff
04/06/1964 Insurance premium tax Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 16, §139; RS 1954, c. 16, §142
04/06/1964 Mechanical rides - purview of definition Jerome S. Matus, AAG Joseph A. P. Flynn, Director of State Fire Prevention, Insurance RS 1954, c. 100, §69-A ff
04/07/1964 Responsibility of an administrative unit for educable children John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §44; RS 1954, c. 41, §54; RS 1954, c. 41, §207-A ff
04/09/1964 Teacher retirement John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §6; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §13 19520125
04/09/1964 Eligibility of schools within the Department of Mental Health and Corrections to assistance under Title III of the NDEA Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Dev A. Cook, Chief, Bureau of Elementary Education and Supervision, Education RS 1954, c. 27, §5; RS 1954, c. 27, §19; RS 1954, c. 27, §163; RS 1954, c. 41, §236; RS 1954, c. 152-A, §27; 72 Stat. 1580
04/10/1964 Formation of school administrative districts John W. Benoit, AAG Asa Gordon, Coordinator of Education RRS 1954, c. 41, §111-F; S 1954, c. 41, §111-G
04/10/1964 Definitions: Maine Institution for the Blind - public or private institution? Frank W. Davis, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare Resolves 1917, c. 52; Resolves 1919, c. 113; P&SL 1923, c. 84; P&SL 1923, c. 96; PL 1931, c. 216; PL 1933, c. 1; PL 1937, c. 221; PL 1939, c. 223; PL 1939, c. 299 RS 1903, c. 57; RS 1944, c. 22, §276; RS 1944, c. 22, §277; RS 1944, c. 49, §2; RS 1954, c. 53, §2; 49 Stat. 620
04/13/1964 Maine Maritime Academy - quorum, board of trustees George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor P&SL 1941, c. 37; P&SL 1949, c. 39 70 Me. 560
04/16/1964 Definition of "true copy" Jerome S. Matus, AAG Joseph A. P. Flynn, Director, Fire Prevention, Insurance PL 1957, c. 397 RS 1954, c. 97, §47-A
04/16/1964 Validity of 1954 vote in Winslow authorizing fluoridation of water supply George C. West, Deputy AG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1951, c. 131; PL 1953, c. 324; PL 1957, c. 303 RS 1944, c. 22, §122-B; RS 1944, c. 22, §122-C; RS 1954, c. 25, §144; RS 1954, c. 25, §145 13 Me. 466; 21 Me. 62; 67 Me. 328; 130 Me. 498
04/17/1964 Status of Ashland Community School District John W. Benoit, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1963, c. 153 RS 1954, c. 41, §111-E-1; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-F; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-G; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-U-1
04/22/1964 Formation of school administrative district and contract with community school district John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §111-E
04/24/1964 Legal school entrance age John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §44; RS 1954, c. 41, §54; RS 1954, c. 41, §484
05/04/1964 Use of urban renewal funds for demonstration study John W. Benoit, AAG Richard F. Cahill, Urban Renewal Consultant, Research & Planning Division, Economic Development PL 1959, c. 359 RS 1954, c. 38-A, §4
05/05/1964 Status of employees of soil conservation districts George C. West, Deputy AG Earle H. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine Retirement System RS 1954, c. 34, §7; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §17
05/05/1964 Seed Potato Board storage house George C. West, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Commissioner-Chairman, Seed Potato Board RS 1954, c. 15-A, §24 ff; RS 1954, c. 32, §146 19480428
05/06/1964 Withdrawals - Maine Employment Security Commission, Section 10, Chapter 29, R.S. M. L. Bradford, AAG R. E. Brann, Director, Administrative Services PL 1955, c. 312; PL 1957, c. 381 RS 1954, c. 15-A, §19; RS 1944, c. 24, §10; RS 1954, c. 29, §10
05/07/1964 Necessity of full inspection of registered farm trucks George C. West, Deputy AG Steven Shaw, Administrative Assistant, Executive RS 1954, c. 15, §13-A; RS 1954, c. 15, §13-F; RS 1954, c. 22, §19; RS 1954, c. 22, §96-A
05/08/1964 Distribution of dividends of a domestic mutual insurance company Jerome S. Matus, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, insurance RS 1954, c. 60, §317 138 Me. 44
05/08/1964 Allocation of appropriations to districts George C. West, Deputy AG Charles L. Boothby, Executive Secretary, Soil Conservation Committee PL 1963, c. 401; P&SL 1963, c. 185 RS 1954, c. 15-A, §20; RS 1954, c. 34, §10; RS 1954, c. 34, §11
05/12/1964 Sardine tax law George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor RS 1954, c. 16, §260 ff 98 Me. 546; 149 Me. 99
05/14/1964 Compulsory retirement of state teachers' college presidents by regulation of State Board of Education John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1955, c. 417 RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §6 105 Me. 214 19520125; 19640409
05/15/1964 State aid for school construction; eligibility John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H; RS 1954, c. 107, §38 ff
05/15/1964 Additions to school administrative district; agreement John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §111-B; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-P; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-R
05/19/1964 Trailer - purview of definition Jerome S. Matus, AAG Stanton S. Weed, Director of Motor Vehicle Department PL 1955, c. 83 RS 1954, c. 22, §1; RS 1954, c. 22, §16; RS 1954, c. 22, §19; RS 1954, c. 22, §141
05/19/1964 Addition to school administrative districts John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §111-P
05/22/1964 Extra-construction of building on property held by Maine School Building Authority John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §243 ff 51 Me. 69; 52 Me. 180
05/22/1964 Reimbursement for forest fires Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests RS 1954, c. 97, §60
05/22/1964 Chief forest fire wardens - fees in criminal cases George C. West, Deputy AG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests RS 1954, c. 36, §103; RS 1954, c. 89, §150
05/27/1964 Mail loans by small loan licensees George C. West, Deputy AG Philip R. Gingrow, Director, Finance, Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §210 ff
06/03/1964 Collection of small loans made in other states George C. West, Deputy AG Philip R. Gingrow, Banks and Banking PL 1963, c. 141 RS 1954, c. 59, §210 ff
06/03/1964 Monetary compensation for waitresses George C. West, Deputy AG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §53
06/08/1964 Revised Statutes, Chapter 16, section 159 - definition of "distributor" in Gasoline Tax Act Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 159, §16
06/09/1964 Placement of Pineland patients - application for pauper supplies Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William Schumacher, Director, Bureau of Mental Health RS 1954, c. 94, §2; RS 1954, c. 94, §11; RS 1954, c. 94, §28
06/12/1964 Compulsory school attendance John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §92; RS 1954, c. 41, §105 139 Me. 304
06/16/1964 School construction aid on additional equipment John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H
06/16/1964 Municipal appropriations to private libraries George C. West, Deputy AG Ruth A. Hazelton, Librarian RS 1954, c. 42, §29 ff; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §12
06/19/1964 School teacher contracts John W. Benoit, AAG David J. Kennedy, Speaker PL 1963, c. 395 19540309 Includes note: "See opinion dated March 9, 1954"
06/22/1964 Brokerage firm to handle state insurance and commission fund to pay deductible losses Jerome S. Matus, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1954, c. 60, §273-D; RS 1954, c. 60, §273-E; RS 1954, c. 60, §273-G; RS 1954, c. 60, §298
06/24/1964 Tuition charges; attendance at portion of term John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §107 19500104; 19570405
06/30/1964 Formation of school administrative districts by special act of Legislature; discretion of State Board of Education John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services PL 1961, c. 214; PL 1963, c. 170 RS 1954, c. 41, §111-B ff
06/30/1964 State's liability for damage to livestock by rabid fox John W. Benoit, AAG S. F. Dorrance, Assistant Director, Agriculture RS 1954, c. 100, §18
07/02/1964 Commissions as wages George C. West, Deputy AG C. Wilder Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §50; RS 1954, c. 30, §50-A
07/13/1964 Voting registration by a minor George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1961, c. 360 RS 1954, c. 3-A, §10; RS 1954, c. 3-A, §23; RS 1954, c. 3-A, §24; RS 1954, c. 3-A, §80
07/14/1964 Use of used car dealer plates on motorcycles George C. West, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §16; RS 1954, c. 22, §26; RS 1954, c. 22, §30; RS 1954, c. 22, §33; RS 1954, c. 22, §64
07/14/1964 Enactment of a bond issue by emergency legislation George C. West, Deputy AG Steven Shaw, Administrative Assistant, Executive Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
07/14/1964 Farms within the Department of Mental Health and Corrections - disposition of properties Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections Resolves 1949, c. 109 RS 1954, c. 15-A, §34; RS 1954, c. 27, §1; RS 1954, c. 27, §19
07/24/1964 Entitlement of schools within the Department of Mental Health and Corrections to assistance under Title III of the NDEA Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Commissioner, Education 20 USCA 403; 72 Stat. 1580; 77 Stat. 403
07/27/1964 Sardine tax Frank E. Hancock, AG Ronald W. Green, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries RS 1954, c. 16, §256
07/28/1964 Approval of plans for athletic facilities John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §25; RS 1954, c. 41, §26 117 Me. 363
07/30/1964 Registration of tractor unit owned by nonresident George C. West, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §67 157 Me. 338
07/30/1964 Old Farm Pond in Howland Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Kenneth Hodgdon, Inland Fish and Game
08/05/1964 Hiring of an attorney by the Passamaquoddy Tribe George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor; Executive Council PL 1821, c. 175; Resolves 1853, c. 51; PL 1887, c. 84; PL 1927, c. 147; PL 1933, c. 1 RS 1954, c. 25, §334
08/05/1964 Sardine tax Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Richard E. Reed, Executive Secretary, Maine Sardine Council
08/06/1964 Responsibility of dealer for inspection of motor vehicle sold by him George C. West, Deputy AG Kenneth Wood, Traffic Division, Bureau of Motor Vehicles RS 1954, c. 15, §13-A; RS 1954, c. 22, §31-A
08/07/1964 State Librarian's right to receive federal funds under Library Services and Construction Act George C. West, Deputy AG Ruth A. Hazelton, State Librarian, Maine State Library RS 1954, c. 11, §15; RS 1954, c. 42, §12; RS 1954, c. 42, §34; 78 Stat. 11
08/25/1964 Earnings from unions Milton L. Bradford, AAG Roy U. Sinclair, Chairman, Maine Employment Security Commission RS 1954, c. 29, §3; RS 1954, c. 29, §13
08/26/1964 Legal interpretation of certain aspects of the education services to visually handicapped and blind children Frank W. Davis, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare RS 1954, c. 25, §319; RS 1954, c. 41, §207-D; RS 1954, c. 41, §207-F
08/28/1964 Eligibility of schools operated by the Department of Health and Welfare under Title III, National Defense Education Act of 1958 Frank W. Davis, AAG William T. Logan, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §107; 20 USCA 403; 72 Stat. 1580
08/31/1964 Clinics in beauty schools George C. West, Deputy AG Frank T. Kelly, Executive Secretary, State Board of Hairdressers RS 1954, c. 25, §215; RS 1954, c. 25, §220; RS 1954, c. 25, §222
09/01/1964 Exempt sales of cigarettes Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 16, §218 95 Me. 445; 121 Me. 121
09/02/1964 Status of State Geologist George C. West, Deputy AG Philip J. Macy, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Development PL 1963, c. 417
09/03/1964 School construction aid for renovation of school building John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H 19630516
09/08/1964 Eligibility of gymnasium divider for school construction aid John W. Benoit, AAG Keith L. Crockett, Executive Director of Education Division of Field Services RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H 19630516
09/10/1964 Use of potato tax money George C. West, Deputy AG Harold E. Bryant, Consultant, Maine Potato Commission RS 1954, c. 16, §222 ff; RS 1954, c. 16, §231
09/10/1964 Attorneys taking broker's examination Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Louis N. LeClair RS 1954, c. 84, §2-A
09/16/1964 Parole of reformatory inmates to halfway house Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG John J. Shea, Director, Division of Probation & Parole RS 1954, c. 27, §52; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §11; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §15 19630716; 19631126
09/18/1964 Loans by mail made by small loan licensees within the state George C. West, Deputy AG Philip R. Gingrow, Director, Personal and Consumer Finance RS 1954, c. 59, §213 19640527
09/24/1964 Taxation of buildings on leased land - R.S. Chapter 91-A, section 4 Ralph W. Farris, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 91-A, §4
09/25/1964 R. S., Chapter 17, section 2, definition of "storage" and "'storage' or 'use'" Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation RS 1954, c. 17, §2; RS 1954, c. 17, §4; RS 1954, c. 17, §12; RS 1954, c. 17, §12-A 152 Me. 109; 54 S.Ct. 292
09/25/1964 Issuance of revenue bonds for financing industry George C. West, Deputy AG David H. Clark, State Credit Research Committee, University of Maine RS 1954, c. 54, §5; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §3; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §4; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §14; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §15; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §6; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10 142 Me. 235; 143 Me. 207; 145 Me. 95; 148 Me. 31; 151 Me. 473 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8-A; Me. Const. Art. IX, §15
10/00/1961 Real estate tax exemption George C. West, Deputy AG Kenneth A. Moore, Supervisor, Department of Veterans Services RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10 Includes note: "See opinion of December 1, 1972 (John Dudley)"
10/05/1964 Responsibility of Warden of Maine State Prison with respect to women sentenced thereto Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections RS 1954, c. 27, §23-A; RS 1954, c. 27, §42
10/07/1964 Cause of action on behalf of the Passamaquoddy Tribe for money from the Passamaquoddy Trust Fund Jerome S. Matus, AAG John H. Reed, Governor; Executive Council 25 USCA 70a; 25 USCA 70i; 25 USCA 70k; 60 Stat. 1049 111 Me. 78; 122 Ct.Cl. 163
10/09/1964 Use of funds from general fund bond issue for staff apartment at Stevens Training Center Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections P&SL 1959, c. 175 19620918
10/13/1964 Eligibility for dealer plates of farm machinery or heavy equipment dealers Jerome S. Matus, AAG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 22, §1; RS 1954, c. 22, §26; RS 1954, c. 22, §29
10/14/1964 Firemanship training schools John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1963, c. 370 RS 1954, c. 41, §218-D; RS 1954, c. 41, §218-E; RS 1954, c. 134, §38
10/21/1964 American Propane Corporation Reg. # 38860 - taxability of sales of bottled gas Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 10, §22; RS 1954, c. 17, §10
10/22/1964 "Shared time" program John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §28; RS 1954, c. 41, §34; RS 1954, c. 41, §37; RS 1954, c. 41, §107 155 Me. 151 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 1, §1
11/05/1964 Division of commissions among licensed Maine insurance agencies Jerome S. Matus, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance RS 1954, c. 60, §273-K; RS 1954, c. 60, §298; 15 USCA 13; 15 USCA 1011 ff 75 US 168; 64 S.Ct. 1162
11/17/1964 Taxation of Bean property in A 2 Grafton, Oxford County Richard S. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation RS 1954, c. 91-A, §4
11/20/1964 Registration of barber shops; permits to practice barbering George C. West, Deputy AG State Board of Barbers PL 1961, c. 359 RS 1954, c. 25, §230-D; RS 1954, c. 25, §230-G; RS 1954, c. 25, §230-J; RS 1954, c. 25, §230-K 138 Me. 348
11/25/1964 Granting of weight tolerance Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Robert Marx, Chief, State Police RS 1954, c. 22, §109; RS 1954, c. 22, §111
12/04/1964 Conflict or compatibility of the offices of deputy sheriff and bail commissioner George C. West, Deputy AG Harold C. Gallagher RS 1954, c. 126, §34
12/04/1964 Mining licenses George C. West, Deputy AG Paul A. MacDonald, Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 39-B, §3; RS 1954, c. 39-B, §3
12/09/1964 Secretary of State's filing and termination procedures under the Uniform Commercial Code Jerome S. Matus, AAG Doris Hayes, Supervisor, Corporation Division, Secretary of State PL 1963, c. 362 RS 1954, c. 190, §9-105; RS 1954, c. 190, §9-402 ff
12/14/1964 Transportation of school children John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §14; RS 1954, c. 41, §105; RS 1954, c. 90-A, §12
12/15/1964 Milk sales from licensed dealers to caterers servicing state-owned institutions Jerome S. Matus, AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Maine Milk Commission
12/15/1964 Term of office for members of the State Board of Barbers George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor PL 1961, c. 359; PL 1961, c. 417 RS 1954, c. 25, §230-A 115 Me. 108; 115 Me. 268
12/15/1964 School residence; boarding house John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Coordinator, Maine School District, Education RS 1916, c. 16, §66; RS 1954, c. 41, §44; RS 1954, c. 41, §237 124 Me. 36
12/15/1964 Licensing powers of electricians examining board Jerome S. Matus, AAG L. Earle Hutchinson, Chairman, Electricians Examining Board PL 1955, c. 413 RS 1954, c. 82, §3; RS 1954, c. 82, §7; RS 1954, c. 82, §8; RS 1954, c. 82, §11; RS 1954, c. 82, §14
12/23/1964 Endorsement of published materials John W. Benoit, AAG William T. Logan, Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §11
12/28/1964 Power line extension charges Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation RS 1954, c. 17, §3; RS 1954, c. 44, §16; RS 1954, c. 44, §17
12/29/1964 Agency of state; University of Maine John W. Benoit, AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Maine Milk Commission P&SL 1865, c. 532 RS 1954, c. 33, §1; RS 1954, c. 33, §4; RS 1954, c. 41, §131 105 Me. 214
12/29/1964 State Teachers' College transfer of title to water lines existing under public way; Public Utilities Commission Order #17 John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §223 ff
12/30/1964 Status of an associate judge or recorder relative to Social Security George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1953, c. 132; P&SL 1953, c. 143; P&SL 1953, c. 158; PL 1959, c. 42 RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 108, §3-A 21 Me. 550; 77 Me. 224; 86 Me. 522
12/31/1964 Posting of "no hunting" signs on property; sale of hunting rights to land Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Ronald T. Speers, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game
01/05/1965 Your memorandum of November 17, 1964, relating to electrical and telephone poles Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 17, §2 48 Me. 360; 95 Me. 287; 97 Me. 347; 99 Me. 465
01/05/1965 Conflict or incompatibility of member of the Legislature and position of a Complaint Justice of the District Court George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor
01/12/1965 Apprenticeship Council authority George C. West, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 1002; 26 MRSA 1004; 29 USCA 30.4; 29 USCA 30.7 19640206
01/14/1965 Swearing in of new Executive Council Richard J. Dubord, AG Denis Blais, Executive Council Me. Const. Art. IX, §1
01/20/1965 Definition of elevator Jerome S. Matus, AAG Joseph W. Emerson, Supervising Inspector of Elevators, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 401
01/21/1965 Ministerial and school lands; and funds therefrom. Use of entire fund for school purposes by administrative unit John W. Benoit, AAG Leon J. Crommett, House PL 1824, c. 254; PL 1824, c. 280; PL 1828, c. 393; PL 1831, c. 492; PL 1832, c. 39; MA Law 1831, c. 47 13 MRSA 3161 ff; 30 MRSA 4159 ff 16 Me. 349; 74 Me. 545; 97 Me. 331; 108 Me. 29
01/25/1965 Use of chapel at Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute John W. Benoit, AAG William T. Logan, Commissioner of Education
01/25/1965 Conflict or incompatibility of member of the Legislature and position of a Complaint Justice of the District Court George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19650105
01/25/1965 Application of municipal official definition to associate member of a city planning board George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor 3 MRSA 271 ff; 30 MRSA 1901; 30 MRSA 4952
02/01/1965 Authority of State Treasurer to deposit state funds Richard J. Dubord, AG Eben L. Elwell, State Treasurer 5 MRSA 135
02/08/1965 Signing of complaints for misdemeanors not committed in the presence of the complaining officer Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Robert Marx, Chief, Maine State Police 4 MRSA 171
02/08/1965 Joint exercise of civil defense powers Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG L. H. Stanley, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety RS 1954, c. 90-A, §8-B 30 MRSA 1952; 30 MRSA 1953
02/10/1965 Self-employment. Earnings for requalification purposes Milton L. Bradford, AAG Roy U. Sinclair, Chairman, Maine Employment Security Commission RS 1954, c. 29, §15; 26 MRSA 1043; 26 MRSA 1193
02/11/1965 Automobile head rest, applicability of bedding and upholstery law Emery O. Beane, Jr., AAG C. Wilder Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 81 ff 19540322; 19610622
02/12/1965 Number of votes required by Article X, Section 4, Constitution of Maine, relating to two-thirds votes for amendments to the constitution Richard J. Dubord, AG Dana W. Childs, Speaker 39 S.Ct. 93; 40 S.Ct. 486; 49 S.Ct. 463 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. X, §4
02/16/1965 Ex officio member of the Maine Milk Commission George C. West, Deputy AG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary of Maine Milk Commission 7 MRSA 2952
02/18/1965 Blood donor service corporations contracts as insurance contracts Jerome S. Matus, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance P&SL 1965, c. 133; LD 392 (102nd Legis. 1965); LD 487 (102nd Legis. 1965) 24 MRSA 1; 24 MRSA 501; 24 MRSA 2301
02/19/1965 Title to artificial accretion as a result of approval of LD 166, Resolve, Authorizing Change of Shoreline of Certain Lots at Long Lake in Sinclair Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Elmer H. Violette, Senate Resolves 1965, c. 33
02/19/1965 Apprenticeship Council George C. West, Deputy AG Carl T. Russell, Maine State Apprenticeship Council 26 MRSA 1002; 26 MRSA 1006 19650112
02/23/1965 Location of Hungry Island Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Burton G. Shiro, Senate P&SL 1828, c. 537; Resolves 1965, c. 22; LD 534 (102nd Legis. 1965); Mass. L. 1765, c. 8 (June 21, 1765); Mass. L. 1773, c. 4 (June 29, 1773)
02/23/1965 Maine Port Authority, federal trade zone, P&S Laws 1963, c. 178 Emery O. Beane, Jr., AAG Edward Langlois, General Manager, Maine Port Authority P&S 1929, c. 114; P&S 1963, c. 178 19 USCA 81a ff
02/23/1965 Interpretation of special mobile equipment as applied to registration of dump trucks George C. West, Deputy AG Ralph E. Staples, Maine State Police RS 1954, c. 22, §1; RS 1954, c. 22, §16; RS 1954, c. 22, §98 19630930
02/23/1965 Eligibility of Maine School Administrative District to receive federal grants under Part A, Title II, of P.L. 88-452 (The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964) Jerome S. Matus, AAG John H. Reed, Governor 20 MRSA 211; 78 Stat. 508
02/24/1965 Effective date of emergency act that contains a contingent effect date Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Ronald S. Wight, House PL 1965, c. 42
02/25/1965 Information to public Jerome S. Matus, AAG Kenneth M. Curtis, Secretary of State 1 MRSA 402; 1 MRSA 405
02/26/1965 Limitations of use of dealer plates issued to heavy equipment and farm machinery dealers Jerome S. Matus, AAG Dealer Registration Board 29 MRSA 336
02/26/1965 Charge off or adjustment of board and care accounts Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG K. B. Burns, Director, Bureau of Business Management, Department of Mental Health and Corrections 5 MRSA 1504; 34 MRSA 2511 ff
03/02/1965 Transportation of pupils; review of opinion dated December 14, 1964 John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 19641214
03/03/1965 Transportation of pupils; review of opinion date December 14, 1964 John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 19641214
03/05/1965 L. D. 978 - An Act Protecting the Right of Public Employees to Join Labor Unions George C. West, Deputy AG Ober C. Vaughan, Director, Personnel LD 978 (102nd Legis. 1965)
03/08/1965 Combination of towns for employment of assessor or assessing officer Richard S. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1963, c. 191 30 MRSA 1951 ff; 30 MRSA 2055; 30 MRSA 2060; 36 MRSA 703; 36 MRSA 705
03/09/1965 Transportation of school children; review of opinion dated December 14, 1964 John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 19641214
03/09/1965 Exemption of Turtle Island, Winter Harbor, owned by the Nature Conservancy Richard S. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 36 MRSA 652; RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10 139 Me. 24
03/25/1965 Use tax on motor vehicles purchased at bankruptcy liquidation sales Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 36 MRSA 1752; 36 MRSA 1764; 36 MRSA 1861; 28 USCA 960 148 Me. 410; 60 S.Ct. 29; 71 S.Ct. 207; 72 S.Ct. 302; 77 S.Ct. 863 19600520; 19611010
03/31/1965 Licensing of the Vahlsin Plant (sugar beet factory) George C. West, Deputy AG R. S. Macdonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 413 19490225; 19620830
04/07/1965 Children running off from the training centers Courtland D. Perry, AAG Parker Hennessey, Deputy Chief, Maine State Police 17 MRSA 1405; 34 MRSA 133
04/09/1965 Expenditures of funds for educational programs by county commissioners Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Keith H. Anderson, House PL 1965, c. 415 20 MRSA 3162 109 Me. 169
04/20/1965 Status of Maine Potato Commission under Social Security Jerome S. Matus, AAG Earl R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1222; 5 MRSA 1223
04/26/1965 Auditing pari mutuel pools and distribution therefrom Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Armand G. Sansoucy, State Auditor 8 MRSA 277; 8 MRSA 279; 8 MRSA 337; 8 MRSA 349
04/26/1965 L. D. 1291 - An Act Relating to Weight of Commercial Vehicles Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Steven Shaw, Administrative Assistant, Executive PL 1965, c. 216 29 MRSA 1652; 23 USCA 127
04/27/1965 Transfer of realty to school administrative district by a member administrative unit; reversion clause John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 217; 20 MRSA 222; 20 MRSA 307
04/29/1965 Constitutionality of L.D. 1323, relating to the registration of apothecary stores Richard J. Dubord, AG Charlotte White, House LD 1323 (102nd Legis. 1965) 49 S.Ct. 57 US Const. Amend. 14
05/04/1965 Hearing for restoration of a license of a person who has been twice convicted of operating under the influence Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Kenneth M. Curtis, Secretary of State 29 MRSA 1312
05/05/1965 Legal status of the Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety Association Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Leslie H. Stanley, Director, Civil Defense PL 1949, c. 298 25 MRSA 301 ff
05/07/1965 Tax imposed on receipts from boxing contests Richard J. Dubord, AG George Russo, Chairman, Maine State Boxing Commission 8 MRSA 111
05/11/1965 L. D. 506 - An Act Authorizing Conversion of Augusta Mutual Insurance Company to a Stock Company George C. West, Deputy AG Peter Bernard, Senate P&SL 1965, c. 157 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §14
05/17/1965 Use of bond issue funds for Maine State Guard uniforms George C. West, Deputy AG E. J. Heywood, Adjutant General P&SL 1939, c. 120; PL 1963, c. 405 25 MRSA 881
05/20/1965 Use of dealer plates on trucks, tractors or trailers Jerome S. Matus, AAG Howard T. Clark, Motor Vehicle Division, Secretary of State 29 MRSA 336 19650226
05/20/1965 Liability of fire service instructor John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education
05/24/1965 Removal of sunken logs from great ponds and streams Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forestry 33 MRSA 1051; 38 MRSA 971 62 Me. 275
05/25/1965 Computation of railroad tax -- Title 36, sections 2621 through 2628 Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 36 MRSA 2621 ff 155 Me. 30
05/26/1965 Merger of a domestic and a foreign mutual insurance company John B. Wlodkowski, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance 24 MRSA 504; 24 MRSA 651
05/26/1965 Merger between a domestic and a foreign company John B. Wlodkowski, AAG Donald Gardner 24 MRSA 504; 24 MRSA 651
05/28/1965 Investments of the Maine State Retirement System George C. West, Deputy AG Eben L. Elwell, State Treasurer 5 MRSA 1061; 9 MRSA 602; 9 MRSA 610
06/01/1965 Sales tax credit for price adjustments on purchases of electrical equipment Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 2011 91 Me. 508; 157 Me. 404; 158 Me. 228; 68 S.Ct. 229
06/01/1965 Sales tax credit for price adjustments on purchases of electrical equipment Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 2011 91 Me. 508; 157 Me. 404; 158 Me. 228; 68 S.Ct. 229 This contains language and original memo not included in the published version.
06/01/1965 Acceptance of bids for Hornbrook, Inc. by State Highway Commission Richard J. Dubord, AG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission 23 MRSA 51; 15 USCA 32; 23 USCA 112; 23 USCA 117
06/02/1965 Extension of sales tax to telephone and telegraph service (L.D. 1584 - H.P. 1152) Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1965, c. 362 36 MRSA 1752; 36 MRSA 1951
06/04/1965 The discharge of industrial waste through a municipal sewer outlet and license requirements therefor Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Robert H. Smith, Water Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 413 19620830
06/04/1965 Recovery from state for damage to fire fighting equipment and for personal injury suffered by outside firemen and policemen, or by visitors Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections
06/07/1965 Taxation of oil in storage Richard S. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1919, c. 82 36 MRSA 502; 36 MRSA 602; 36 MRSA 603 83 Me. 142; 93 Me. 333; 127 Me. 51; 151 Me. 450
06/09/1965 Grants for water pollution control on M.S.B.A. property John W. Benoit, AAG Keith L. Crockett, Secretary-Treasurer, Maine School Building Authority, Education 20 MRSA 3501 ff; 38 MRSA 361 ff; 33 USCA 466 ff
06/10/1965 Eligibility for restoration of operator's license George C. West, Deputy AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Secretary of State PL 1959, c. 144; PL 1963, c. 261 19590814
06/10/1965 Truancy John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 854; 20 MRSA 913
06/11/1965 Accrual date of tax on property withdrawn from inventory Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1965, c. 136 36 MRSA 1752; 36 MRSA 1811; 36 MRSA 1861; 36 MRSA 1955 159 Me. 52
06/18/1965 Water shed project subject George C. West, Deputy AG Charles L. Boothby, Executive Sec., Soil Conservation Committee 5 MRSA 741; 5 MRSA 1741 ff; 12 MRSA 3; 12 MRSA 201
06/18/1965 Withholding money from state employee's check for account owed state George C. West, Deputy AG Eben L. Elwell, State Treasurer 5 MRSA 132; 5 MRSA 133
06/18/1965 Commercial standard for Maine white-cedar shingles Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests PL 1965, c. 271 30 MRSA 3653; 30 MRSA 3654; 30 MRSA 3701 ff
06/22/1965 Rebate to Scarborough Downs George C. West, Deputy AG Everard Stevens, Clerk, Running Racing Commission PL 1963, c. 393 RS 1954, c. 87, §14; 8 MRSA 334
06/23/1965 Compatibility of offices of Representative in the Legislature and temporary employment with United States Senator Muskie's office in Washington, DC Richard J. Dubord, AG George J. Mitchell Me. Const. Art. IV, §11 19450518
06/24/1965 Status of employees of Boothbay Harbor Water System Jerome S. Matus, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1949, c. 117; P&SL 1961, c. 161 148 Me. 31
06/28/1965 Retirement payment to retired game wardens George C. West, Deputy AG Edward Walter, Assistant Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1965, c. 337: Resolves 1965, c. 58
06/29/1965 Investment of excess moneys and retirement system funds George C. West, Deputy AG Eben L. Elwell, Treasurer P&SL 1965, c. 129 5 MRSA 135
07/01/1965 Carrying or lapsing of funds John W. Benoit, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, Highway PL 1963, c. 306; P&SL 1963, c. 167; PL 1965, c. 388; P&SL 1965, c. 152 23 MRSA 703; 23 MRSA 1652
07/07/1965 Jurisdiction of district courts in fish and game cases George C. West, Deputy AG William J. Shaw, Deputy Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries & Game PL 1965, c. 425; PL 1965, c. 431 4 MRSA 153; 4 MRSA 155; 12 MRSA 3052 160 Me. 357
07/08/1965 Granting of resident licenses to certain aliens Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Maynard Marsh, Chief Warden, Inland Fish & Game 1 MRSA 72; 12 MRSA 1901; 36 MRSA 551
07/09/1965 Reference to repealed statute by member towns in a school administrative district vote John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education Resolves 1963, c. 93 20 MRSA 215; 20 MRSA 225; 20 MRSA 3518; 30 MRSA 2061 ff
07/15/1965 Practice of recording by photographic, photostatic or other mechanical methods Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Seward R. Thompson, Register of Deeds, Cumberland County PL 1965, c. 265 16 MRSA 455; 33 MRSA 751
07/16/1965 Terms of registrars as effected by Public Law of Maine 1965 Chapter 398, Section 3 Jerome S. Matus, AAG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1965, c. 398 21 MRSA 41; 21 MRSA 43
07/19/1965 Consumers co-operatives George C. West, Deputy AG Doris Hayes, Supervisor, Corporation Division, Secretary of State PL 1945, c. 294 13 MRSA 1501 ff 19481229
07/19/1965 Stuffed toys Emery O. Beane, Jr., AAG C. Wilder Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Labor and Industry PL 1965, c. 106 26 MRSA 123
07/22/1965 Several questions relating to nursing George C. West, Deputy AG Agnes E. Flaherty, Executive Director, Maine State Board of Nursing 32 MRSA 2101; 32 MRSA 2102; 32 MRSA 2105; 32 MRSA 2251
07/27/1965 Federal assistance under the Federal Housing Act George C. West, Deputy AG Standish K. Bachman, Commissioner, Economic Development Resolves 1963, c. 93; PL 1965, c. 204; SP 708 (101st Legis. 1963) RS 1954, c. 38-A; 10 MRSA 401 ff 19560319; 19631101
07/30/1965 Authority for State Board of Education to contract with non-public educational agencies for vocational education John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 471 ff; 20 MRSA 1289; 20 MRSA 1291; 77 Stat. 403
08/02/1965 Legality of allotment of M.D.E.A. funds by State to superintending school committee for use in purchase of equipment for private academy John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 1289; 72 Stat. 1580; 78 Stat. 1100 19520212
08/03/1965 Student exemption to minimum wage law Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 661; 26 MRSA 663
08/04/1965 Taxation of roadside advertising signs Richard S. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 551 96 Me. 530
08/04/1965 Maine School Building Authority; extent of borrowing by school administrative district John W. Benoit, AAG Keith L. Crockett, Secretary-Treasurer, Maine School Building Authority 20 MRSA 304; 20 MRSA 3507 153 Me. 469 Me. Const. Art. IX, §15
08/04/1965 Vocational-technical school facilities George C. West, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education P&SL 1965, c. 161 77 Stat. 403 19640102
08/05/1965 Responsibility of the state for board and tuition; unorganized territory John W. Benoit, AAG James L. Brown, Supervisor, Education 20 MRSA 859; 20 MRSA 1451 ff
08/05/1965 Interpretation of 5 M.R.S.A. §1121 paragraph E as it relates to state employees receiving Veterans Administration benefits Jerome S. Matus, AAG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1121
08/05/1965 Request of Harbor Hospital, Inc., York Harbor, for a hearing under Title 24, Chapter 19, Section 2309 Richard J. Dubord, AG John B. Wlodkowski, AAG 24 MRSA 2309
08/09/1965 Investment of Maine Potato Commission funds Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture 5 MRSA 135
08/10/1965 Opinion regarding the interpretation of subsection 2 of section 1081, Maine Employment Security Law Milton L. Bradford, AAG Roy U. Sinclair, Chairman, Maine Employment Security Commission 5 MRSA 10; 26 MRSA 1081
08/13/1965 Implementation of Chap. 406, public improvements-wages Richard J. Dubord, AG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission PL 1965, c. 406 26 MRSA 664; 26 MRSA 1301 ff
08/20/1965 Effective date of overtime requirements in minimum wage law Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry PL 1965, c. 410
08/24/1965 Appropriation of state school funds by municipalities; control of school budget in municipalities John W. Benoit, AAG Chester T. Booth, Education 20 MRSA 473; 64 Stat. 1100 111 Me. 390
08/25/1965 Anticipated filing of petitions for the suspension of "An Act Relating to Sunday Sale of Liquor" Richard J. Dubord, AG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1965, c. 302 21 MRSA 1351 ff 114 Me. 557; 116 Me. 557 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §20 19291125
08/25/1965 Legislative service credit for members of the Maine State Retirement System George C. West, Deputy AG E. L. Walter, Assistant Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1965, c. 339 1 MRSA 1001; 4 MRSA 103; 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1151 159 Me. 52
08/26/1965 Sales and use tax status of national banks Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 1760; 12 USCA 548 148 Me. 410 19530504; 19611004; 19611010
08/26/1965 Clarification of term 'horsepower' in 29 M.R.S.A. §1, subsection 5 Jerome S. Matus, AAG Stanton S. Weed, Director, Motor Vehicles PL 1961, c. 395 29 MRSA 1
08/26/1965 Clarification of Chapter 303, P. L. 1965, §§1 & 2 Jerome S. Matus, AAG Stanton S. Weed, Director, Motor Vehicles PL 1965, c. 303 29 MRSA 1; 29 MRSA 531; 29 MRSA 532; 29 MRSA 539; 29 MRSA 541
08/27/1965 Conflict of interest section of the Municipal Industrial and Recreational Obligations Act Jerome S. Matus, AAG Steven Shaw, Administrative Assistant, Executive PL 1965, c. 423 30 MRSA 5325 ff
08/27/1965 Special allowance, Maine State Guard Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG E. W. Heywood, Adjutant General 25 MRSA 883; 25 MRSA 1041; 25 MRSA 1042
08/27/1965 Eligibility for tuition; two year course in mathematics, science or foreign language John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1965, c. 319 20 MRSA 1291
08/31/1965 Proposed Rule #38 of the Real Estate Commission Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Leo M. Carrigan, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4004-A
09/01/1965 Inspection of referendum petitions for the Sunday sale of liquor George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor PL 1965, c. 302 116 Me. 557
09/03/1965 Relatives' financial responsibility to recipients of aid to the aged, blind or disabled Ruth L. Crowley, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1965, c. 364 22 MRSA 3401;22 MRSA 3403; 22 MRSA 3452
09/10/1965 Taxation of Maine Central Railroad land in City of Auburn Richard S. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor P&SL 1845, c. 270; PL 1881, c. 91 36 MRSA 561; 36 MRSA 2623 134 Me. 434
09/13/1965 Purchase of shares in a savings and loan association by Treasurer George C. West, Deputy AG Eben L. Elwell, State Treasurer PL 1965, c. 69 5 MRSA 130; 5 MRSA 135;5 MRSA 138; 5 MRSA 139; 5 MRSA 142; 9 MRSA 222; 9 MRSA 591 ff; 9 MRSA 1702
09/16/1965 Delegation of duties of Maine Motor Vehicle Dealer Registration Board to examine applications Jerome S. Matus, AAG Kenneth M. Curtis, Secretary of State 29 MRSA 295
09/17/1965 Waste discharge license, Maine Sugar Industries Inc. Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Raeburn W. Macdonald, Water Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 413
09/20/1965 Tuition privileges as affected by administrative unit's offer of same course John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1965, c. 319 20 MRSA 1291
09/22/1965 Application of superintending school committee of town of Bristol to provide space for an industrial arts classroom John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1965, c. 110 20 MRSA 3623
09/22/1965 Required retirement of airplane pilot George C. West, Deputy AG Scott K. Higgins, Director, Aeronautics Commission PL 1949, c. 113; PL 1953, c. 350; PL 1955, c. 417; PL 1963, c. 377 RS 1954, c. 63-A, §6; RS 1954, c. 64, §6; 5 MRSA 1121 148 Me. 515
09/23/1965 Vending machines at the Augusta State Hospital Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections
09/28/1965 Sale of hunting safety materials Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG William C. Mincher, Director of Information and Education, Fish and Game PL 1965, c. 101
10/01/1965 Eligibility of town for state subsidy on payments to an academy in excess of the legal tuition rate John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1954, c. 41, §98; RS 1954, c. 41, §105; 20 MRSA 1289; 20 MRSA 1291; 20 MRSA 1292
10/07/1965 Minimum wage coverage of public-supported nonprofit hospitals and nursing homes Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 661; 26 MRSA 663; 26 MRSA 664
10/07/1965 Soil and water conservation district financing Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Charles Boothby, Executive Secretary, Soil and Water Conservation Committee 12 MRSA 6; 12 MRSA 7; 12 MRSA 201; 30 MRSA 5325 ff; 68 Stat. 666
10/07/1965 Application of departmental statutes relating to improper conduct of officers Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections 5 MRSA 678; 34 MRSA 6; 34 MRSA 552; 34 MRSA 593
10/08/1965 Public Law 89-11 - letter from president of Board of Commissioners, Government of District of Columbia Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG John H. Reed, Governor, Executive PL 1963, c. 275; PL 1963, c. 276 29 MRSA 431 ff; 36 MRSA 3091 ff
10/08/1965 Requirement that Gorham State College students purchase health and accident insurance John W. Benoit, AAG Hayden L. V. Anderson, Executive Director, Division of Professional Services, Education 20 MRSA 2304
10/00/1961 Interpretation of Chapter 406, Public Laws 1965, relating to minimum wages for public construction projects George C. West, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry PL 1965, c. 406 26 MRSA 1304 ff
10/13/1965 Use of transporter plates on wrecker towing units Jerome S. Matus, AAG Dorothy B. McGilvery, Dealer Clerk, Secretary of State PL 1965, c. 109 29 MRSA 336 19630905
10/13/1965 Gorham State College students; college's request of religious information John W. Benoit, AAG Hayden L. V. Anderson, Executive Director, Division of Professional Services, Education 20 MRSA 2301 82 S.Ct. 1261
10/26/1965 Interpretation of 1965 forestry laws Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests PL 1965, c. 365 12 MRSA 1151; 12 MRSA 1254; 12 MRSA 1401 ff; 12 MRSA 1456-A; 12 MRSA 1653; 25 MRSA 2434 ff
10/27/1965 An Act Establishing a Commercial Standard for Maine White-Cedar Shingles Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests PL 1965, c. 271 30 MRSA 3710 ff
11/04/1965 Voting rights of guaranty capital certificate holders John B. Wlodkowski, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance 24 MRSA 505; 24 MRSA 507
11/04/1965 Legal action available to Maine Milk Commission re dealer's alleged alteration of records John W. Benoit, AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Milk Commission 5 MRSA 2301 ff; 7 MRSA 2954-A; 7 MRSA 2955
11/09/1965 Definition of cushion George C. West, Deputy AG C. Wilder Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 81
11/22/1965 Questions arising due to amendment of statutes relating to the schooling of children residing on Indian reservations John W. Benoit, AAG William T. Logan, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Education PL 1965, c. 272; PL 1965, c. 400; PL 1965, c. 450 20 MRSA 911; 20 MRSA 1452 ff; 22 MRSA 4774; 22 MRSA 4838; 78 Stat. 241 19640828
11/23/1965 State construction aid to regional technical and vocational centers John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1965, c. 440 20 MRSA 2356-A
11/29/1965 Competitive bidding for state employees Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG J. R. Dyer, State Purchasing Agent, Bureau of Purchases
11/29/1965 Christmas tree law Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests 32 MRSA 4452
12/01/1965 Sawdust burned for the purpose of smoking hams Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 36 MRSA 1752 147 Me. 452
12/01/1965 State Police officers fees George C. West, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission 4 MRSA 173
12/01/1965 Procedures for enforcing Christmas tree law Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests 32 MRSA 4402; 32 MRSA 4452
12/06/1965 Kindergarten program in S.A.D. #6; payment of 10% bonus John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services, Education 20 MRSA 211; 20 MRSA 3456
12/06/1965 Clarification of previous opinion on wages for public construction projects George C. West, Deputy AG Vaughan M. Daggett, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission 19651011
12/14/1965 Transfer of funds, Section A, Chapter 161, P & S L 1965 Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG K. B. Burns, Director, Bureau of Business Management, Department of Mental Health and Corrections P&SL 1965, c. 161 5 MRSA 1585
12/15/1965 Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association Richard S. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 36 MRSA 652 73 Me. 428
12/20/1965 Maine potato branding law George C. West, Deputy AG Merritt Z. Caldwell, Assistant Director, Agriculture - Markets 7 MRSA 952; 7 MRSA 954-A; 7 MRSA 957
12/23/1965 Computation of hourly wages of firemen Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 663; 26 MRSA 664
12/27/1965 Inspection of public places of employment Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry PL 1965, c. 200 26 MRSA 1; 26 MRSA 44 ff
12/28/1965 Annex Warehouse Co., Inc. 1780 Broadway, New York 19, New York Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 25 US 419; 75 US 123; 92 US 372; 6 S.Ct. 835; 22 S.Ct. 62; 24 S.Ct. 383; 35 S.Ct. 459; 67 S.Ct. 156; 84 S.Ct. 1293 US Const. Art. I, §8; US Const. Art. I, §10
12/30/1965 Conflict or compatibility of water district trustee and member of the Legislature Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Robert B. Williamson, Jr.
12/30/1965 Right of way from Maine School Building Authority property to adjoining properties John W. Benoit, AAG Keith L. Crockett, Secretary-Treasurer, Maine School Building Authority
12/30/1965 Tuition for state wards John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 1289; 20 MRSA 1293
12/30/1965 Tuition charges at Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services, Education P&SL 1953, c. 156; PL 1965, c. 371 20 MRSA 1291; 20 MRSA 1292 19651001
12/30/1965 Operation of motor driven snow sleds on public ways Jerome S. Matus, AAG Kenneth M. Curtis, Secretary of State PL 1965, c. 46 29 MRSA 1; 29 MRSA 102; 29 MRSA 1071; 29 MRSA 1072; 29 MRSA 1253; 29 MRSA 1362; 29 MRSA 1364; 29 MRSA 1366; 29 MRSA 1369
01/03/1966 Application of inheritance tax exemptions to appointments by donees of limited powers of appointment Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1949, c. 86; PL 1955, c. 430 36 MRSA 3461 159 Me. 45
01/04/1966 Tuition privileges; study of mathematics, science or a foreign language John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1965, c. 319 20 MRSA 1291 19650827; 19650920
01/04/1966 Use of fair minimum wage rates George C. West, Deputy AG Niran C. Bates, Director, Public Improvements PL 1965, c. 406 26 MRSA 1301 ff
01/04/1966 Conflict of compatibility of member of the Maine State Liquor Commission and owner of Lewiston-Gorham Raceways, Inc. Richard J. Dubord, AG Richard Broderick, Executive Council 28 MRSA 52
01/05/1966 Insurance premium tax - John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation PL 1939, c. 1 36 MRSA 2513 79 Me. 231
01/05/1966 Release of information regarding federally donated commodities Ruth L. Crowley, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare 22 MRSA 42; 22 MRSA 3746
01/06/1966 Expenditures from appropriation to Bangor State Hospital for "boarding-out program" Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG K. B. Burns, Director, Bureau of Business Management, Department of Mental Health and Corrections P&SL 1965, c. 159
01/10/1966 The scope of the right of entry given to members and employees of the Water Improvement Commission Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Stephen C. DeWick, Water Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 361; 38 MRSA 413; 38 MRSA 414; 38 MRSA 452
01/10/1966 Continuous hours of study George C. West, Deputy AG Frank T. Kelly, Executive Secretary, State Board of Hairdressers 32 MRSA 1553; 32 MRSA 1652
01/10/1966 Title 23 M.R.S.A. Sections 154 and 255, relating to utility easements or rights of way George C. West, Deputy AG Carl A. Brooks, Utility Engineer - R/W, State Highway Commission 23 MRSA 154; 23 MRSA 255
01/10/1966 Title 23 M.R.S.A. Sections 154 and 255, relating to utility easements or rights of way George C. West, Deputy AG Carl A. Brooks, Utility Engineer - R/W, State Highway Commission 23 MRSA 154; 23 MRSA 255
01/10/1966 Title 23 M.R.S.A. Sections 154 and 255, relating to utility easements or rights of way George C. West, Deputy AG Carl A. Brooks, Utility Engineer - R/W, State Highway Commission 23 MRSA 154; 23 MRSA 255
01/10/1966 Title 23 M.R.S.A. Sections 154 and 255, relating to utility easements or rights of way George C. West, Deputy AG Carl A. Brooks, Utility Engineer - R/W, State Highway Commission 23 MRSA 154; 23 MRSA 255
01/10/1966 Disposition of State Prison escapees upon recapture Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allen L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1965, c. 322 4 MRSA 9; 34 MRSA 131; 34 MRSA 133; 34 MRSA 710
01/12/1966 Clarification of previous opinion relating to minimum wage for construction of public improvements Richard J. Dubord, AG Minimum Wage Rate Board PL 1965, c. 406 19651011
01/12/1966 Augusta State Hospital patients' fund Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections Resolves 1951, c. 62; Resolves 1955, c. 38
01/14/1966 "Charitable organizations" qualifying for assistance under Title 34, M.R.S.A. 1965, §5 Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Marton R. Johnson, Superintendent, Reformatory for Men PL 1965, c. 375 34 MRSA 5
01/17/1966 Mentally retarded children John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 3161
01/18/1966 Taxation of personal property of banks Richard S. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation PL 1955, c. 399; PL 1961, c. 223 36 MRSA 601; 36 MRSA 602; 36 MRSA 4751; 36 MRSA 4752 103 Me. 418
01/19/1966 Sub-leasing of Maine School Building Authority project John W. Benoit, AAG Keith L. Crockett, Secretary-Treasurer, Maine School Building Authority 20 MRSA 3501 ff
01/21/1966 Office signs of realty brokers Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Leo M. Carrigan, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4112; 32 MRSA 4117
01/21/1966 Payment of fees necessary for reinstatement of a non-active broker to active status Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Leo M. Carrigan, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4110; 32 MRSA 4118-A
01/26/1966 Driver education; tuition John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 858; 20 MRSA 2404; 20 MRSA 2451; 20 MRSA 2452
01/28/1966 Revision of a previous opinion in regard to the applicability of the minimum wage laws of the State of Maine to employees of interstate motor carriers Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 664; 29 USCA 213; 49 USCA 304 68 S.Ct. 131
01/28/1966 Application of overtime provisions of the state minimum wage law to certain employees within the logging industry Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 664; 52 Stat. 1060
02/01/1966 Eligibility of an attorney for the office of Judge of Probate George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor 4 MRSA 301 Me. Const. Art. VI, §6
02/02/1966 Expiration of listing contracts of realty brokers Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Leo M. Carignan, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4004; 32 MRSA 4056 19620823
02/02/1966 Rights to re-employment under federal law of state employees completing military service Jerome S. Matus, AAG Ober C. Vaughn, Director, Personnel 5 MRSA 551 ff; 50 USCA 459
02/02/1966 York Beach Village Corporation, eligibility for federal assistance for outdoor recreation Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Fred Bartlett, Parks and Recreation P&SL 1959, c. 120
02/02/1966 Interpretation of 32 M.R.S.A. §1351 pertaining to advertising Jerome S. Matus, AAG William H. Bradford, Secretary, Board of Registration for Professional Engineers 32 MRSA 1351
02/03/1966 Public works, fair minimum wage rate; definition of term majority Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 1305 ff
02/04/1966 R. S. 1964, T. 12, § 4301-A to 4301-C, relating to marine worms Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Ronald W. Green, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries 12 MRSA 4301-A ff
02/09/1966 Voting procedures in formation of school administrative districts John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Division, School Administrative Services, Education PL 1965, c. 194 20 MRSA 215; 20 MRSA 216; 20 MRSA 302; 30 MRSA 2051 ff
02/09/1966 Pre-employment inquiry and discriminatory employment practices Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry PL 1965, c. 394 26 MRSA 861 ff; 26 MRSA 1301; 26 MRSA 1303
02/09/1966 Pay classification of warden supervisors pursuant to the Public Laws of 1965, Chapter 448, Section 1-D Jerome S. Matus, AAG Ronald T. Speers, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1965, c. 448 12 MRSA 2001
02/10/1966 Tuition re occupational course; course of study John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 1291
02/14/1966 Conflict of compatibility of member of the Maine State Liquor Commission and owner of Lewiston-Gorham Raceways, Inc. Richard J. Dubord, AG John H. Reed, Governor 28 MRSA 52 130 Me. 36 19660104
02/15/1966 Litigation involving insurance claim on M.S.B.A. project at St. George John W. Benoit, AAG Keith L. Crockett, Secretary-Treasurer, Maine School Building Authority 20 MRSA 217; 24 MRSA 1402
02/17/1966 Application of motor vehicle excise taxes to nonresident servicemen Richard S. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1957, c. 250; PL 1959, c. 194; PL 1959, c. 308; PL 1959, c. 378; PL 1963, c. 304; PL 1963, c. 349 RS 1954, c. 22, §164; 29 MRSA 109; 29 MRSA 2303; 36 MRSA 1482; 36 MRSA 1484; 54 Stat. 1178 85 S.Ct. 937
03/07/1966 Listing of professional engineers by classifications in official publication of State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Jerome S. Matus, AAG Harry D. Watson, Chairman, State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers 32 MRSA 1306
03/07/1966 Parole board membership (alternate member) Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG John J. Shea, Director, Probation & Parole, Mental Health and Corrections 21 MRSA 241; 34 MRSA 1551
03/11/1966 Conflict or compatibility of deputy sheriff serving on the town or city council George C. West, Deputy AG Merritt P. Fitch, Sheriff, Hancock County
03/14/1966 Compensation of a medical examiner Jerome S. Matus, AAG Donald T. Brackett, County Attorney, Lincoln County 22 MRSA 514; 22 MRSA 521
03/17/1966 License to discharge waste and compliance with conditions pertaining thereto Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG R. W. MacDonald, Water Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 414
03/18/1966 Amortization of bonds re state teachers colleges and vocational-technical institutes; charges against rented premises John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education P&SL 1965, c. 162 Includes note: "See addendum dated March 23, 1966."
03/18/1966 Investment of associated hospital service funds in guaranty capital of a new domestic mutual fire insurance company Jerome S. Matus, AAG George F. Mahoney, Insurance Commissioner PL 1965, c. 335 9 MRSA 591 ff; 24 MRSA 2308
03/21/1966 Application of gasoline tax and use fuel tax in highway construction Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 1 MRSA 72; 23 MRSA 2; 29 MRSA 1; 36 MRSA 2908; 36 MRSA 3022; 36 MRSA 3025 147 Me. 275; 156 Me. 160
03/22/1966 Taxability of boiler compounds Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 36 MRSA 1752 147 Me. 444; 155 Me. 380; 157 Me. 380
03/22/1966 Participation in loans by savings banks George C. West, Deputy AG David Garceau, Commissioner, Banks and Banking 9 MRSA 551; 9 MRSA 554
03/23/1966 Municipal licensing and recording fees for electricians Jerome S. Matus, AAG Theodore E. Edwards, Chairman, Electricians Examining Board PL 1965, c. 385 32 MRSA 1103
03/23/1966 Addendum to our opinion dated March 18, 1966, relating to amortization of education bonds John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education P&SL 1965, c. 162 19660318
03/23/1966 Limited electricians' licenses for house wiring purposes Jerome S. Matus, AAG Theodore E. Edwards, Chairman, Electricians Examining Board PL 1965, c. 385; PL 1965, c. 498 32 MRSA 1101
03/25/1966 Compatibility of the offices of notary public and constable George C. West, Deputy AG Charles Althenn 64 Me. 195; 73 Me. 129
03/25/1966 Interepretation of 21 M.R.S.A. § 1575, relating to political advertisements George C. West, Deputy AG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 1575
03/30/1966 Planning for Maine Indians George C. West, Deputy AG Standish K. Bachman, Commissioner, Economic Development; Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs 10 MRSA 402; 10 MRSA 451; 68 Stat. 590; 79 Stat. 552
04/01/1966 Creation of expenditure by administrative unit re state construction subsidy John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 3518 19581125
04/01/1966 Nursing home definition under P. L. 1965, Chapter 403 George C. West, Deputy AG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1965, c. 403 32 MRSA 2102; 32 MRSA 2103
04/01/1966 Opinion Re Section 1194,10 of the law, relating to wage reporting plans Milton L. Bradford, AAG Roy U. Sinclair, Chairman, Maine Employment Security Commission RS 1954, c. 29, §16; 26 MRSA 1194; 26 MRSA 1221
04/04/1966 Jurisdiction of District Court over Migratory Bird Treaty Act Richard S. Cohen, AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 2352; 12 MRSA 3057; 12 MRSA 3060; 16 USCA 703 ff
04/06/1966 Voting lists Emery O. Beane, Jr., AAG Kenneth M. Curtis, Secretary of State PL 1963, c. 78 21 MRSA 171 ff; 21 MRSA 243; 21 MRSA 246 Me. Const. Art. II, §1
04/08/1966 Grants to state departments acting as local agencies George C. West, Deputy AG William T. Logan, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Education 5 MRSA 1585; 20 MRSA 1451 ff; 22 MRSA 4774; 22 MRSA 4838; 34 MRSA 251 ff; 79 Stat. 27
04/08/1966 Compatibility between 26 M.R.S.A. Subchapter 8 and 5 M.R.S.A. §553 and Rule 13 of the Personnel Law and Rules of the State of Maine Richard S. Cohen, AAG Willard R. Harris, Director, Personnel PL 1965, c. 513 5 MRSA 553; 26 MRSA 861 ff
04/12/1966 Tracer shot shell George C. West, Deputy AG Maynard F. Marsh, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 2458
04/14/1966 Application of resident hunting license requirements to Indians of the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Tribes John B. Wlodkowski, AAG Ronald T. Speers, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1965, c. 428 12 MRSA 2301; 12 MRSA 2401
04/18/1966 Conflict or compatibility of offices of town clerk and chairman of the Board of Registration of Voters George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor 21 MRSA 4; 21 MRSA 801
04/21/1966 Opinion Re Section 1194, 2 of the law, relating to overpayment to claimant Milton L. Bradford, AAG James J. George, Sr., Commissioner, Maine Employment Security Commission 26 MRSA 1194
04/21/1966 Signs of real estate brokers Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Leo M. Carrigan, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4117
04/22/1966 The overtime payment provision of the state minimum wage law and certain employees of interstate motor carriers Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 664; 29 USCA 207; 29 USCA 213; 29 USCA 218; 49 USCA 304
04/28/1966 Conflict of compatibility of member of the board of registration of voters being meber of a political committee George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 41; 21 MRSA 43
04/29/1966 Council Order 791 A - reimbursement for moving expenses Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Henry L. Crenshaw, Controller Council Order #791A
05/09/1966 Land damage board hearings George C. West, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission PL 1965, c. 473 23 MRSA 152 19620315
05/10/1966 Denial of license because of falsifications of applications Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Leo M. Carrigan, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4103; 32 MRSA 4105 143 Me. 380
05/11/1966 Eligibility for group life insurance George C. West, Deputy AG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Retirement 5 MRSA 1151
05/17/1966 Use of temporary loans for highway purposes George C. West, Deputy AG Eben L. Elwell, Treasurer LD 558 (91st Legis. 1943) 5 MRSA 150; 23 MRSA 1551 ff 139 Me. 416 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
05/17/1966 Outside programming and employment of MSP prisoners Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Andrew W. Basinas, Director, Bureau of Corrections 34 MRSA 5; 34 MRSA 555; 34 MRSA 751 19430430; 19660114
05/18/1966 Fees of the register of probate Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG John J. Flaherty 18 MRSA 203; 18 MRSA 251; 30 MRSA 2
05/18/1966 Licensing of permits for dredging operations Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Raeburn MacDonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement Commission 10 MRSA 2101 ff
05/19/1966 Pasturage of cattle on land proximate to a class "A" stream Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Raeburn MacDonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 363; 38 RMSA 451
05/20/1966 Necessity of a valid driver's license to obtain temporary permit to operate a motorcycle Jerome S. Matus, AAG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State 29 MRSA 532 19650826
06/06/1966 Vehicle lights for Indian constables Jerome S. Matus, AAG Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4716; 29 MRSA 1368
06/07/1966 Automobile graveyards and junk yards George C. West, Deputy AG Laurence Pray, Traffic Division, State Police 23 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 2454; 30 MRSA 2455
06/08/1966 Payment of judgements in land damage cases George C. West, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission
06/17/1966 Milk Commission's access to records files with the Interstate Commerce Commission John W. Benoit, AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Milk Commission 7 MRSA 2952; 7 MRSA 2953; 7 MRSA 2956 160 Me. 366
06/20/1966 Overtime pay and employees of a trucking firm (independent contract carrier), who haul feed grain to, and unload same, on the farms of various poultry raisers Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 662; 26 MRSA 663; 26 MRSA 1043 151 Me. 467; 157 Me. 404; 178 F.Supp. 12
06/22/1966 Vacancy in the office of Representative to Congress Richard J. Dubord, AG John H. Reed, Governor RS 1916, c. 7, §42; 21 MRSA 1532 19211208
06/23/1966 Proposed distribution of dividends on supplemental group life insurance Jerome S. Matus, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System
06/24/1966 Taxation of municipal sewer facilities located in another town Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 30 MRSA 3651 ff; 30 MRSA 4251 ff; 30 MRSA 4351 ff; 36 MRSA 651; 36 MRSA 6517
06/28/1966 Interpretation of 29 M.R.S.A. § 2122, Paragraph 7, relating to motor vehicle inspections Jerome S. Matus, AAG Kenneth Wood, Maine State Police 29 MRSA 2122
06/29/1966 Regional Technical and Vocational Centers; exceeding amount of appropriation John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1965, c. 440 20 MRSA 2356-A ff
07/13/1966 Industrial Building Authority insurance on loans George C. West, Deputy AG Roderic C. O'Connor, Manager, Maine Industrial Building Authority PL 1965, c. 471 10 MRSA 703; 10 MRSA 803
07/13/1966 State stipend for aid and encouragement to agricultural societies John B. Wlodkowski, AAG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture 7 MRSA 62
07/15/1966 Withdrawal by nominee Richard J. Dubord, AG Linwood Ross, Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 446; 21 MRSA 491 ff; 21 MRSA 1474
07/18/1966 Guardianship authority of the Superintendent of the Military and Naval Children's Home and Commissioner of Mental Health and Corrections Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Earle B. Perkins, Superintendent, Military and Naval Children's Home, Mental Health and Corrections 15 MRSA 2716; 19 MRSA 211; 19 MRSA 213; 19 MRSA 752; 22 MRSA 3792; 22 MRSA 3793; 34 MRSA 2952
07/20/1966 Military service credit George C. West, Deputy AG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1965, c. 497 5 MRSA 1032; 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1094
07/25/1966 Change of contractor for food services at Gorham State College John W. Benoit, AAG William T. Logan, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Education 5 MRSA 1811 ff; 20 MRSA 2305
08/17/1966 Explanation or clarification of previous opinion relating to military service credit George C. West, Deputy AG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1965, c. 497 5 MRSA 1091; 62 Stat. 604 19660720
08/23/1966 State's program of aid grants to municipalities Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Raeburn W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 411
08/24/1966 Payment of excise tax by non-resident owner of aircraft Jerome S. Matus, AAG Linwood F. Wright, Inspector, Maine Aeronautics Commission 6 MRSA 3; 6 MRSA 4; 6 MRSA 44; 36 MRSA 1482
09/01/1966 Plumbing permits required by oil burner men James M. Cohen, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare 32 MRSA 2301 ff; 32 MRSA 3301 ff
09/20/1966 Employment of a fiduciary-investment and other counsel Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1031; 5 MRSA 1061
09/27/1966 Petition for state postaudit by municipality George C. West, Deputy AG Armand G. Sansoucy, State Auditor 30 MRSA 5253
09/28/1966 Moose River George C. West, Deputy AG Eben L. Elwell, State Treasurer P&SL 1957, c. 108 5 MRSA 139; 30 MRSA 4165; 30 MRSA 4166
10/08/1966 Requirement that Gorham State College students purchase health and accident insurance John W. Benoit, AAG Hayden L. V. Anderson, Executive Director, Division of Professional Services, Education 20 MRSA 2304 This Opinion is dated October 8, 1965, but it was likely intended to be dated October 8, 1966
10/18/1966 Tips as part of minimum wage Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 663; 26 MRSA 664; 29 USCA 203 62 S.Ct. 659; 62 S.Ct. 909
10/19/1966 Corporations and partnerships engaged in the plumbing business James M. Cohen, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare 32 MRSA 3301 ff
10/19/1966 Refund to town of Sherman Mills for overpayment of support Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG K. B. Burns, Director, Bureau of Business Management, Department of Mental Health and Corrections PL 1939, c. 227; PL 1961, c. 303; Resolves 1967, c. 58 RS 1944, c. 23, §141; RS 1954, c. 27, §140
10/20/1966 Elections and voting for the Passamaquoddy Tribe George C. West, Deputy AG Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4701; 22 MRSA 4761; 22 MRSA 4831; 22 MRSA 4832
10/20/1966 Eligibility for Tribal office George C. West, Deputy AG Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4832 19661020
10/26/1966 Location of records of a home repair financing agency Jerome S. Matus, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Director, Finance, Banks and Banking PL 1965, c. 501 9 MRSA 3721 ff
10/26/1966 Direct loans from a finance corporation to home owners for home improvements Jerome S. Matus, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Director, Finance, Banks and Banking P&SL 1963, c. 39 RS 1954, c. 59, §1; 9 MRSA 3721 ff
10/28/1966 Liability of retirement trustees George C. West, Deputy AG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1031 19 Me. 128; 23 Me. 350; 69 Me. 357; 78 Me. 29; 82 US 337 Me. Const. Art. IX, §1
11/03/1966 Prepaid funerals James M. Cohen, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1959, c. 151 22 MRSA 3453; 32 MRSA 1401 19610608
11/03/1966 Authority of the Governor to adjourn meeting of the Executive Council Richard J. Dubord, AG Richard Broderick, Executive Council Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §1
12/01/1966 Competitive bidding on contracts for public improvements George C. West, Deputy AG Niran C. Bates, Director, Public Improvements 5 MRSA 1741; 5 MRSA 1743; 5 MRSA 1745; 5 MRSA 1812; 5 MRSA 1816
12/06/1966 Renting of motor vehicles by dealers George C. West, Deputy AG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State 29 MRSA 331
12/06/1966 Inspection of sealed trucks carrying potatoes George C. West, Deputy AG C. H. Watts, Supervisor, Produce Inspection, Agriculture 7 MRSA 954-A; 7 MRSA 956
12/14/1966 Proper registration classification of tractor mounted potato combines Jerome S. Matus, AAG Howard Clark, Assistant Director, Motor Vehicles 29 MRSA 1
12/14/1966 W. H. Hinman, Inc. I-95-9(31), T 1 R 6 Asa C. Richardson, Chief Counsel, State Highway Commission David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission 23 MRSA 753
12/21/1966 Penobscot lands Peter T. Dawson, AAG Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs PL 1883, c. 137 22 MRSA 4777 69 Me. 473
12/22/1966 Eligibility of city councillor to serve on Commission Ronald L. Kellam, AAG Richard J. Dubord, AG 28 MRSA 52; 28 MRSA 55; 28 MRSA 252 Includes note: "Dick- I disagree. It seems to me that two offices are incompatible when one reviews the action of the other. Of course the individual could disqualify himself from reviewing applications approved by him as a council member. However, this does not seem appropriate as then only 2 members of a Commission would be acting. In a contested matter the 2 remaining members could split and no majority could be reach a decision. Geo."
12/28/1966 Inspection of special mobile equipment Jerome S. Matus, AAG Parker F. Hennessey, Chief, Maine State Police 29 MRSA 1; 29 MRSA 2122
01/04/1967 Conflict or compatibility of member of the Brewer City Council also serving as a member of the Maine State Liquor Commission Richard J. Dubord, AG Keith Ingraham
01/05/1967 Tenure of Deputy Secretary of State James S. Erwin, AG Joseph T. Edgar, Sec. of State PL 1965, c. 421 5 MRSA 81
01/06/1967 Formation of school administrative district; carry-over of tuition contract John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services, Education 20 MRSA 217; 20 MRSA 222; 20 MRSA 224; 20 MRSA 1289 Me. Const. Art. I, §11
01/10/1967 Tenure of Deputy Secretary of State James S. Erwin, AG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State PL 1965, c. 421
01/17/1967 Charges for legislative documents George C. West, Deputy AG David J. Kennedy, Speaker PL 1965, c. 425 3 MRSA 41
01/17/1967 Construction and maintenance of causeway between Cousin's and Littlejohn's islands George C. West, Deputy AG Barnett I. Shur P&SL 1897, c. 370
01/18/1967 Status of Deputy Secretary of State James S. Erwin, AG Willard R. Harris, Director, Personnel PL 1965, c. 421 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §2 19670105
01/19/1967 Tenure of Deputy Secretary of State James S. Erwin, AG Henry L. Crenshaw, Controller 5 MRSA 11; 5 MRSA 552 Me. Const. Art. V, Art. 3, §2 19670105; 19670118
01/19/1967 Advertising - use of the words "engineering and designing" Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG William H. Bradford, Secretary, Board of Registration for Professional Engineers 32 MRSA 1251 ff 19660202
01/20/1967 Allagash Wilderness Waterway - Boundaries of Restricted Zone prior to and after survey Jerome S. Matus, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Director, State Parks and Recreation PL 1965, c. 496 12 MRSA 663 ff
01/25/1967 Legal interpretation of day care center classification James M. Cohen, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1965, c. 401 22 MRSA 3797
01/27/1967 L. D. 57 - H. P. 37 - An Act Relating to Citizenship Requirements for Municipal Assessors Jon R. Doyle, AAG Gerard P. Conley, House PL 1957, c. 405 30 MRSA 2060
01/31/1967 Suspension or revocation of boxer's license James S. Erwin, AG George Russo, Chairman, Maine State Boxing Commission 5 MRSA 2301 ff; 8 MRSA 101 ff Includes note: "(See opinion dated Feb. 8, 1967)"
02/01/1967 Commissioner's right to lay out public lands James S. Erwin, AG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forestry 30 MRSA 4151
02/01/1967 Right of Forest Commissioner to lay out the public lots in the unorganized territory James S. Erwin, AG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests 30 MRSA 4151 This contains language not included in the published version.
02/03/1967 Donald Christianson, M.S.P. #10442, entitlement to discharge Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG John J. Shea, Director, Probation & Parole, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1959, c. 312; PL 1961, c. 292 RS 1954, c. 27-A, §11; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §12 19611013
02/08/1967 Power of suspension and/or revocation of licenses issues by the Boxing Commission James S. Erwin, AG George Russo, Chairman, Maine State Boxing Commission 8 MRSA 107 19670131
02/10/1967 Fair Labor Standards Act and state employees Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Willard R. Harris, Director, Personnel 29 USCA 203; 29 USCA 206; 29 USCA 207; 29 USCA 213; 29 USCA 603; 52 Stat. 1060; 80 Stat. 830
02/10/1967 Advisory and review board George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State PL 1965, c. 480 5 MRSA 6 3 Me. 481 Me. Const. Art. IX, §1
02/14/1967 Affect on sentence of release on bail pending State's appeal. Kenneth MacKenzie MSP #11563 Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allen L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison 248 F.Supp. 496; 364 F.2d 45; 87 S.Ct. 215
02/15/1967 Jurisdiction to transfer funds from bond issue account to general fund James S. Erwin, AG E. Perrin Edmunds, Chairman, Executive Council 139 Me. 416 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19660517
02/15/1967 Petition for dissolution of S.A.D. #57 by Town of Shapleigh John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services, Education 20 MRSA 222; 20 MRSA 225; 30 MRSA 2061 ff
02/16/1967 Governor's traveling expenses George C. West, Deputy AG Allen Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive PL 1943, c. 187 2 MRSA 2; 5 MRSA 1581
02/21/1967 Conflict or compatibility of member of the Legislature also serving as chairman of the Maine Potato Commission James S. Erwin, AG Harold Bragdon, House 36 MRSA 4653 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19510221; 19601209; 19620129
02/21/1967 Incompatibility of offices Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG James S. Erwin, AG 36 MRSA 4653 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19510221; 19601209; 19620129
02/22/1967 Addendum to opinion dated February 15, 1967, relating to dissolution of S.A.D. #57 John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services, Education 20 MRSA 222; 30 MRSA 2051; 30 MRSA 2061 19670215
02/22/1967 Display of dealer plates Jerome S. Matus, AAG Kenneth Wood, Traffic Division, Maine State Police 29 MRSA 106; 29 MRSA 339
02/24/1967 Interpretation of the word "school bus" Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Stanton S. Weed, Director, Motor Vehicles 29 MRSA 2011
02/27/1967 Liability coverages under Maine standard insurance policy provisions for pool car operations so-called Jerome S. Matus, AAG John G. Feehan, General Counsel, Public Utilities Commission
03/02/1967 Determination of ability to pay for support at state institutions Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG John C. Johnson, Supervisor, Bureau of Reimbursement, Mental Health and Corrections 71 Me. 535
03/06/1967 Distribution of bibles in public schools, addendum to April 1, 1964 opinion John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education RS 1944, c. 37, §127 83 S.Ct. 1560 19530428; 19640400
03/07/1967 Title to accrued land areas at Drake's Island in Wells, Maine Jerome S. Matus, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Director, State Parks and Recreation 76 Me. 76; 79 Me. 368; 104 Me. 360
03/07/1967 Title to accrued land areas at Drake's Island in Wells, Maine Milton L. Bradford, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Director, State Parks and Recreation 76 Me. 76; 79 Me. 368; 104 Me. 360 This is a attributed to a different author than the published version
03/07/1967 Your memorandum of March 6, 1967. Quarterly reporting of wages Milton L. Bradford, AAG Roy U. Sinclair, Chairman, Maine Employment Security Commission 26 MRSA 1043; 26 MRSA 1082; 26 MRSA 1191
03/09/1967 Computation of state aid re equipment for vocational education facility John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 2356-A; 20 MRSA 2356-B
03/10/1967 Conflict or compatibility of "commercial airport operator" member of the Aeronautics Commission and a person who is an employee and pilot of a flying service at a municipal airport Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG L. Robert Porteous, Executive Council 17 MRSA 3104
03/15/1967 Retroactive charges for support of patients at state institutions Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG John C. Johnson, Supervisor, Division of Reimbursement, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1963, c. 19; PL 1963, c. 426; PL 1965, c. 292 RS 1954, c. 27, §135; 34 MRSA 2512; 34 MRSA 2513 145 Me. 400; 159 Me. 455
03/20/1967 L. D. 43 An Act Appropriating Moneys for Spruce Bud Worm Control James S. Erwin, AG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests P&SL 1967, c. 34 103 Me. 506; 109 Me. 472; 147 Me. 417; 156 Me. 419; 161 Me. 320
03/23/1967 Vacation credits re probationary period John W. Benoit, AAG Willard R. Harris, Director, Personnel
03/27/1967 L. D. 732 - An Act Authorizing the City of Portland to Use Park Lands for Public Highway Purposes Jerome S. Matus, AAG James S. Erwin, AG P&SL 1967, c. 79 30 MRSA 4001 104 Me. 342; 124 Me. 299; 149 Me. 160
03/28/1967 Meaning of "two-thirds vote" James S. Erwin, AG Louis Jalbert, House 19650212
03/28/1967 Fire fighters arbitration law Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry PL 1965, c. 396 26 MRSA 981; 26 MRSA 988
03/30/1967 Fairview Wine Company James S. Erwin, AG C. L. Stimpson, Chairman, Maine State Liquor Commission 28 MRSA 1051; 28 MRSA 1052
03/30/1967 Authority of Reformatory for Women to receive for confinement persons convicted of crime in courts of the United States Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Ward Murphy, Superintendent, Reformatory for Women PL 1915, c. 206; PL 1967, c. 391 18 USCA 4002; 18 USCA 4082; 34 MRSA 851; 79 Stat. 674
03/31/1967 Interpretation of word "principally" and "primarily" within context of 9 M.R.S.A. § 600, relating to industrial bonds Jerome S. Matus, AAG Alden H. Mann, Director, Securities Division, Banks and Banking 9 MRSA 598; 9 MRSA 600; 9 MRSA 608
04/11/1967 7 M.R.S.A. 1964, § 3652, as amended by P.L. 1965, c. meaning of livestock Emery O. Beane, Jr., AAG S. F. Dorrance, Assistant Director, Agriculture PL 1965, c. 137 7 MRSA 1302; 7 MRSA 1751; 7 MRSA 3602; 7 MRSA 3605; 7 MRSA 3652; 7 MRSA 3653
04/12/1967 Financial accounts of license applicants Emery O. Beane, Jr., AAG John F. Weston, Chairman, Harness Racing Commission
04/12/1967 Segregation of prisoners following escape Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison 34 MRSA 701 118 Me. 203 Me. Const. Art. I, §8; US Const. Amend 5
04/13/1967 Constitutionality of L.D. 732, as amended, relating to Portland using park lands for highway purposes James S. Erwin, AG Harrison Richardson, House P&SL 1967, c. 79 149 Me. 160
04/13/1967 Interpretation of statutes relating to examinations of life insurance agents Jerome S. Matus, AAG Harold E. Trahey, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance 24 MRSA 2581 ff
04/14/1967 Title 26, section 626, M.R.S.A. - interpretation of the words "shall be paid in full" Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG C. Wilder Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 626
04/19/1967 Special charter provisions of domestic life insurance companies Jerome S. Matus, AAG Harold E. Trahey, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance P&SL 1848, c. 124; PL 1876, c. 144; P&SL 1878, c. 74; PL 1881, c. 57; P&SL 1951, c. 91; P&SL 1961, c. 75; P&SL 1965, c. 2; PL 1965, c. 155; PL 1967, c. 381 RS 1841, c. 79, §17; 24 MRSA 517 161 Me. 391 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §14
04/19/1967 Suspension of licenses under 29 M.R.S.A. § 1312 Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 29 MRSA 1312
04/20/1967 Retirement of coastal wardens James S. Erwin, AG Ronald W. Green, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1965, c. 445 5 MRSA 1121
04/21/1967 Indian constables Jerome S. Matus, AAG Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4716; 22 MRSA 4832
04/21/1967 Establishing voting residence on military base Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State
04/27/1967 Voting rights of Indians residing on tribal reservations Jerome S. Matus, AAG Linwood Ross, Special Assistant, Executive Resolves 1961, c. 81 Me. Const. Art. II, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §1
04/28/1967 Forcing medical treatment on prisoners at the Maine State Prison Courtland Perry, AAG Warden Allan L. Robbins, Maine State Prison 34 MRSA 631
04/28/1967 Multiple listing service of brokers Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Leo M. Carrigan, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4001; 32 MRSA 4102
05/02/1967 Property taxation of property owned by urban renewal authorities James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 30 MRSA 4813; 36 MRSA 651
05/02/1967 An Act Revising the Credit Union Law - L.D. #1406 Jerome S. Matus, AAG David Garceau, Commissioner, Banks and Banking LD 1406 (103rd Legis. 1967) 9 MRSA 2601
05/03/1967 Membership on the Maine Insurance Advisory Board Jerome S. Matus, AAG H. W. McKowen, Executive Secretary, Maine Insurance Advisory Board 5 MRSA 1711
05/04/1967 Discharge of patient from Augusta State Hospital - case no. 34833 Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG John C. Patterson, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital 34 MRSA 2251; 34 MRSA 2290; 34 MRSA 2333; 34 MRSA 2372; 34 MRSA 2374
05/10/1967 Motor vehicle weight, maximum gross for 3-axle vehicles James S. Erwin, AG Ralph E. Staples, Deputy Chief, State Police 29 MRSA 1652 ff
05/12/1967 Parole hearing - time of hearing - appearance of inmate at hearing Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG G. Raymond Nichols, Assistant Director, Probation and Parole 17 MRSA 1951; 17 MRSA 3151 ff; 34 MRSA 1551; 34 MRSA 1552; 34 MRSA 1672
05/19/1967 Title 9, Chapter 51; Legal investments for savings banks Jerome S. Matus, AAG Alden H. Mann, Director, Division of Securities, Banks & Banking PL 1965, c. 335 9 MRSA 592 ff
05/25/1967 Qualification for membership to the Advisory Board on Examinations of Fire, Casualty, and Surety Agents (L. D. 1234, P. L. 1967, c. 183) Jerome S. Matus, AAG George F. Mahoney, Commissioner, Insurance PL 1967, c. 183 24 MRSA 2505
05/26/1967 P. L. 1967 - Chapter 59, relating to the state retirement system George C. West, Deputy AG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1967, c. 59 5 MRSA 1031
06/01/1967 Pardon hearings George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Sec. of State 15 MRSA 2161 ff Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11
06/01/1967 Commision on the Arts and Humanities authority to contract John W. Benoit, AAG Richard D. Collins, Executive Director, Arts and Humanities 5 MRSA 1811; 5 MRSA 1812; 27 MRSA 401 ff
06/05/1967 Interpretation of P. L. 1967, c. 224 and its effect on 20 M.R.S.A. § 2356-A, et seq., relating to school construction John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1965, c. 440; PL 1967, c. 224 20 MRSA §2356-A ff
06/05/1967 The elevator law, Section 435, Chapter 5, Title 26 Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 435; 26 MRSA 461; 26 MRSA 464 19631021
06/06/1967 Anheuser Busch, Inc. James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 36 MRSA 1752; 36 MRSA 1861
06/07/1967 Interpretation of P. L. 1967, c. 93: An Act Relating to Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Insurance Policies Jerome S. Matus, AAG Harold E. Trahey, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance PL 1967, c. 93 18 Me. 109; 27 Me. 212; 127 Me. 351
06/14/1967 Possible conflict of interest of Assistant County Attorney Daniel G. Lilley James S. Erwin, AG 29 MRSA 2242; 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 501; 30 MRSA 502
06/15/1967 Three-year loan limitation of industrial banks Jerome S. Matus, AAG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Bank Commissioner, Banks and Banking PL 1965, c. 454 9 MRSA 2381
06/16/1967 Per diem pay for trustees George C. West, Deputy AG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1967, c. 59 5 MRSA 1031
06/22/1967 Double exemption for widowed veteran under § 653 James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 653 147 Me. 275; 158 Me. 180
06/23/1967 Ownership of the wreck of the Angel Gabriel Jerome S. Matus, AAG Charles P. Bradford, Supervisor of Historic Sites, Parks and Recreation 43 USCA 1312 67 S.Ct. 1658
06/23/1967 Delegation of authority of Acting Insurance Commissioner Jerome S. Matus, AAG Charles F. Rogan, Director, State Fire Prevention, Insurance 24 MRSA 51
06/28/1967 Home repair contract - questionable provisions Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Director, Division of Personal and Consumer Finance, Banks and Banking 9 MRSA 3724; 9 MRSA 3730
06/30/1967 Lapsing of funds at end of biennium Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG K. B. Burns, Director, Bureau of Business Management, Department of Mental Health and Corrections P&SL 1963, c. 205; P&SL 1965, c. 161 2 MRSA 52 19530710
07/05/1967 Proposed discharge of treated sewage into Long Lake Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Raeburn MacDonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 363; 38 MRSA 414 19621108
07/06/1967 Compatibility of bridge contractor as legislator Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG James S. Erwin, AG 19620817; 19630612
07/06/1967 Power of Governor to veto legislation expressly conditioned upon the people's ratification by referendum vote James S. Erwin, AG David J. Kennedy, Speaker Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §19 Includes note: "Overruled by Opinion of the Justices, 231 A.2d 617"
07/07/1967 Appointment of corporation as agent under 29 M.R.S.A. § 1656 Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG John G. Feehan, General Counsel, Public Utilities Commission 29 MRSA 1656
07/10/1967 Discharge against medical advice Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG John C. Patterson, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital 34 MRSA 2292; 22 MRSA 2293; 34 MRSA 2374 ff 122 Me. 214
07/12/1967 An opinion on Chapter 9, Title 29, "Financial Responsibility and Insurance" Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Sec. of State 29 MRSA 779 ff
07/13/1967 Suspension of operator's license Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 29 MRSA 631 ff; 29 MRSA 2241 ff
07/18/1967 Special referendum election of September 12, 1967 Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Stanley F. Hanson, Jr., Deputy Secretary of State P&SL 1967, c. 148; P&SL 1967, c. 152; P&SL 1967, c. 156; P&SL 1967, c. 168; P&SL 1967, c. 178; P&SL 1967, c. 180; P&SL 1967, c. 183; P&SL 1967, c. 186 144 Me. 412 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
07/21/1967 Interpretation of Section 2104, Title 7 of the Revised Statutes Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Paul J. Eastman, Deputy Commissioner, Agriculture 7 MRSA 2101 ff; 5 MRSA 1504
07/24/1967 Incompatibility of office Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG James S. Erwin, AG 20 MRSA 2252 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19320211; 19510221; 19560529; 19600108; 19601208; 19620308; 19670221
07/25/1967 Conflict or compatibility of office James S. Erwin, AG Roger V. Snow, Jr., Senate 19670724
07/25/1967 Privileged communications between institutionalized persons and psychologists and psychological examiners Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1967, c. 321 32 MRSA 3811; 32 MRSA 3812; 32 MRSA 3815; 32 MRSA 3961; 32 MRSA 3962; 32 MRSA 3965
07/28/1967 Statutes regulating establishment of Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Robert R. Washburn, Commissioner, Veterans Services 13 MRSA 1181; 13 MRSA 1303; 37 MRSA 21
07/31/1967 Authority of the state board to adjust room rental fees at the state colleges Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Hayden L. V. Anderson, Director of Professional Services, Education 20 MRSA 2305
08/01/1967 State planning Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG William E. Matthews, Director, Research and Planning, Economic Development P&SL 1965, c. 187 10 MRSA 451
08/02/1967 Relationship of Board of Trustees of the Maine State Retirement System and a bank fiduciary employed by said Board Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1967, c. 59 5 MRSA 1031; 5 MRSA 1061 19660920
08/02/1967 Workmen's compensation for Maine Forestry District firefighters Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests PL 1909, c. 193
08/03/1967 Rights of Maine Indians residing on tribal reservations to hold state elective offices Jerome S. Matus, AAG Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs P&SL 1967, c. 137 20 MRSA 601; 30 MRSA 101; 30 MRSA 451; 30 MRSA 901 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §5
08/03/1967 Group accident coverage Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG H. W. McKowen, Executive Secretary, Maine Insurance Advisory Board 5 MRSA 1714 85 S.Ct. 1238
08/08/1967 Applicability of term "court holiday" in Me. Rev. Stat. Ann., Tit. 28, § 154 to day of referendum election in determining whether state liquor stores may legally open Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG H. D. Stover, Administrator, Liquor Commission 4 MRSA 1051; 28 MRSA 154
08/08/1967 Oil burner men's law - Me. Rev. Stat. Ann., Tit. 32, ch. 33 (1964) - effect of Me. Public Laws 1967, ch. 249 Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Charles F. Rogan, Chairman, Oil Burner Men's Licensing Board PL 1967, c. 249 32 MRSA 2301
08/11/1967 Title to balances remaining after bond retirement in municipal sinking funds absorbed by school administrative districts pursuant to Me. Rev. Stat. Ann., Tit. 20, § 217 (1964) Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Keith L. Crockett, Secretary-Treasurer, Maine School Building Authority 20 MRSA 217; 20 MRSA 3512
08/15/1967 Power of Legislature to authorize Clerk of the House of Representatives to make direct purchases without complying with Bureau of Purchases Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG J .R. Dyer, State Purchasing Agent, Bureau of Purchases 1 Legis. Rec. 17 (1967) 3 MRSA 42; 5 MRSA 1811 ff
08/15/1967 Running of sentence for crime committed during pendency of appeal Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1965, c. 356 15 MRSA 1702
08/15/1967 Fishing licenses for Maine residents in armed forces home on leave - Me. Public Laws 1967, ch. 495 Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG C. Keith Miller, Business Manager, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1967, c. 495 12 MRSA 3055; 12 MRSA 4508
08/17/1967 Addendum to Opinion of June 15, 1967 Jerome S. Matus, AAG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Bank Commissioner, Banks and Banking 9 MRSA 2381 160 Me. 273 19670615
08/17/1967 Election of municipal park and conservation commissioners Jerome S. Matus, AAG Fred M. Bartlett, Parks and Recreation Commission PL 1965, c. 203 30 MRSA 3801 ff; 30 MRSA 2054; 30 MRSA 4552 162 F. 533
08/17/1967 Title 9, § 600 and § 612. Purchase of industrial convertible bonds by savings banks in Maine, and the subsequent conversion of said convertible bonds into common stock Jerome S. Matus, AAG Alden H. Mann, Director, Securities Division, Banks and Banking PL 1965, c. 335 9 MRSA 600; 9 MRSA 602; 9 MRSA 603; 9 MRSA 607; 9 MRSA 609; 9 MRSA 610; 9 MRSA 612
08/17/1967 Certificates of deposits as legal investments for savings banks George C. West, Deputy AG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner, Banks and Banking 9 MRSA 556 19620413
08/18/1967 Admissions handbook of educational institute; term "college"; 20 M.R.S.A. § 2203 John W. Benoit, AAG William T. Logan, Jr., Commissioner, Education PL 1967, c. 33 20 MRSA 2202 ff
08/22/1967 Guilford Development Corporation - exemption as charitable institution James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor RS 1954, c. 54, §1 ff; 30 MRSA 4501 ff; 36 MRSA 201; 36 MRSA 384; 36 MRSA 652; 42 USCA 1485 73 Me. 428; 95 Me. 493; 128 Me. 14; 95 US 303
08/28/1967 Conflict or compatibility of officer or employee of a bank having financial dealings with the University of Maine and the Maine Maritime Academy becoming a trustee of either institution Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG John W. Conti 17 MRSA 3104 108 Me. 545
08/30/1967 Organizing credit union George C. West, Deputy AG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner, Banks and Banking 9 MRSA 2601
08/31/1967 Acceptance of funds by Maine State Retirement System from estate of deceased member or from third person for credit to decedent's account Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001 ff 119 Me. 153
09/01/1967 Collection agency regulations Jerome S. Matus, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Director, Banks and Banking PL 1965, c. 430; PL 1967, c. 205 32 MRSA 571 ff
09/01/1967 Regulation relating to overcharges of insurance premiums in conjunction with small loans Jerome S. Matus, AAG David Garceau, Commissioner, Banks and Banking, and Harold E. Trahey, Acting Commissioner, Insurance PL 1967, c. 473 9 MRSA 3081 ff
09/01/1967 Interpretation of accident and health insurance provision of An Act Revising Laws Relating to Licensed Small Loan Agencies Jerome S. Matus, AAG Philip Gingrow, Director, Banks and Banking Insurance, & Harold Trahey, Acting Commissioner, Insurance PL 1967, c. 473 9 MRSA 3082
09/01/1967 An interpretation of Chapters 4 and 480 of the Public Laws of 1967 relating to boat registration Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Robert H. Johnson, Director, Bureau of Watercraft Registration and Safety PL 1967, c. 4; PL 1967, c. 480 36 MRSA 502; 36 MRSA 655; 36 MRSA 757-A; 38 MRSA 234
09/07/1967 Establishment of minimum standards of construction and performance of protective headgear; P. L. 1967, c. 267 Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State PL 1967, c. 267 29 MRSA 51; 29 MRSA 1371
09/07/1967 H. P. Hood & Sons premium offer - Me. Rev. Stat. Ann., Tit. 7, §§ 2901-3104 (1964) Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Milk Commission 7 MRSA 2901 ff 19550316
09/11/1967 Countersigning fees for insurance agents and brokers Jerome S. Matus, AAG Harold E. Trahey, Acting Commissioner, Insurance PL 1967, c. 379 24 MRSA 2514
09/11/1967 Sale of dependent group life insurance to employees of participating local districts under the Maine State Retirement System Jerome S. Matus, AAG Harold E. Trahey, Acting Commissioner, Insurance PL 1967, c. 384 5 MRSA 1151; 5 MRSA 1153
09/11/1967 Elimination of tolls on Jonesport-Beals Bridge by P. & S.L. 1967, c. 146 Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Michael A. Napolitano, State Treasurer P&SL 1955, c. 198; P&SL 1967, c. 146; P&SL 1967, c. 150 135 Me. 459
09/12/1967 Licensing and controlling of processing grade potatoes Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Harold E. Bryant, Executive Vice President, Agriculture, & Maine Potato Council 7 MRSA 441 ff; 7 MRSA 950 ff;10 MRSA 1602 ff
09/12/1967 Resubmission notice of intention to form a trust company Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner, Banks and Banking 9 MRSA 993
09/12/1967 Release of list of state hospital employees Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Henry L. Crenshaw, Controller 5 MRSA 1546
09/14/1967 Surplus line broker's licenses Jerome S. Matus, AAG Harold E. Trahey, Acting Commissioner, Insurance 24 MRSA 2501 ff
09/15/1967 Maine Indian Housing Authority law Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs PL 1965, c. 280; PL 1967, c. 252 22 MRSA 4731 ff; 30 MRSA 1901; 30 RMSA 4551 ff; 39 MRSA 4701; 30 MRSA 4702; 30 MRSA 4752
09/15/1967 Matching funds of Water Improvement Commission Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Niran C. Bates, Director, Public Improvements 38 MRSA 411; 70 Stat. 498
09/18/1967 Renewal endorsements for fire insurance policies James S. Erwin, AG Harold E. Trahey, Acting Commissioner, Insurance 24 MRSA 1402 19421028
09/20/1967 Clarification of jurisdiction of Maine State Cultural Building Authority James S. Erwin, AG Samuel S. Silsby, Jr., State Archivist P&SL 1965, c. 259 5 MRSA 1741 ff
09/20/1967 Definition of jurisdiction of Capitol Planning Commission James S. Erwin, AG Samuel S. Silsby, Jr., State Archivist, Maine Cultural Building Authority P&SL 1965, c. 259; PL 1967, c. 458 5 MRSA 297 ff
09/20/1967 Design of athletic fields and physical education areas John W. Benoit, AAG Keith L. Crockett, Executive Director, Division of Field Services, Education PL 1965, c. 475 RS 1954, c. 41, §25; 20 MRSA 3457; 20 MRSA 3621 ff 19640728
09/21/1967 Longevity pay for state employees Garth K. Chandler, AAG R. M. Berry, State Budget Office, Bureau of the Budget P&SL 1963, c. 202; PL 1965, c. 483; PL 1967, c. 490; PL 1967, ch. 494 127 Me. 351
09/21/1967 Status of gifts to museum Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Robert L. Damm, Director, Maine State Museum Commission 27 MRSA 81 ff
09/22/1967 Supervision of amateur boxing by the Boxing Commission Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG E. B. Stevens, Boxing Commission 8 MRSA 106; 8 MRSA 107
09/25/1967 Inmate assistance in preparation of legal work Garth K. Chandler, AAG Allan Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison 28 USCA 2242
09/26/1967 H. P. Hood & Sons premium offer John W. Benoit, AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Maine Milk Commission 7 MRSA 2954 160 Me. 385 19670907
09/26/1967 Interpretation of the 4th and 5th paragraphs of 29 M.R.S.A. § 2122, relating to motor vehicle inspections Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Kenneth Wood, Maine State Police 29 MRSA 2122 19600505; 19621102
09/27/1967 Administration of contracts by soil and water conservation districts Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Charles L. Boothby, Executive Secretary, Soil and Water Conservation Committee 12 MRSA 6; 5 MRSA 1741 ff 19491031
09/27/1967 Farm tractors and farm trailers Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Howard T. Clark, Assistant Director, Motor Vehicles 29 MRSA 243; 29 MRSA 244; 29 MRSA 246; 29 MRSA 255
10/02/1967 P.L. 1967, c. 31 - distribution of stipend fund Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG S. F. Dorrance, Assistant Director, Agriculture PL 1967, c. 31 7 MRSA 62
10/03/1967 22 M.R.S.A. § 4834 sales of timber; improvement fund Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs PL 1957, c. 162 22 MRSA 4714; 22 MRSA 4834
10/04/1967 Pay and travel expenses of Electricians Examining Board member attending examination of candidates for elevator mechanic's license Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Charles F. Rogan, Executive Secretary, Electricians' Examining Board PL 1967, c. 312 32 MRSA 1151
10/04/1967 Interpretation of Me. Public Laws 1967, ch. 191, relating to certain trucks stopping at railroad crossings Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Kenneth Wood, Traffic Division, Maine State Police PL 1967, c. 191
10/05/1967 Ability of WIC to require discharge license of individual discharging "new pollution" through "grandfathered" private sewer into natural watercourse Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Raeburn W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 413 19650604
10/06/1967 Application the limitations of 9 M.R.S.A. § 6.4 to regulations promulgated under 9 M.R.S.A. § 3856 Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Bank Commissioner, Banks and Banking PL 1967, c. 471 9 MRSA 6; 9 MRSA 222; 9 MRSA 3856
10/11/1967 Power of Governor to appoint directors of Maine Institution for the Blind when Legislature fails to appropriate funds for institution Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Harold Frank, President, Maine Institution for the Blind P&SL 1923, c. 96
10/12/1967 The scope of review and powers of the Maine Milk Commission with respect to the transportation charges assessed by dealers against producers Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Milk Commission 7 MRSA 2954
10/13/1967 Functions of Probation and Parole Board member Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1967, c. 20 34 MRSA 525 ff; 34 MRSA 1551; 34 MRSA 1675 19631010
10/18/1967 Executive Council service credit for members of the Maine State Retirement System Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG E L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1967, c. 57 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1091
10/18/1967 Regulating ice fishing in Swan Lake Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG George W. Bucknam, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game Resolves 1957, c. 97 12 MRSA 1960
10/18/1967 Maine Indian Housing Authority law Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs PL 1967, c. 497 22 MRSA 4735; 30 MRSA 4551 ff 19670915
10/25/1967 Interpretation of 8 M.R.S.A. § 161 "licenses and fees" pertaining to dance halls and 8 M.R.S.A. § 162 entitled "violations" Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Harold E. Trahey, Acting Commissioner, Insurance 8 MRSA 161; 8 MRSA 162
10/26/1967 Conversion of federally chartered teachers credit union of Maine Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner, Banks and Banking
10/26/1967 Need to change charter of Portland Gas Credit Union when company name is changed to Northern Utilities, Inc. Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner, Banks and Banking
10/27/1967 Coordination of higher education (University of Maine) Jon R. Doyle, AAG University of Maine PL 1863, c. 210; PL 1865, c. 499; P&SL 1865, c. 532; PL 1878, c. 44; P&SL 1878, c. 89; PL 1887, c. 82; P&SL 1897, c. 551; P&SL 1903, c. 223; PL 1909, c. 44; PL 1945, c. 98; PL 1959, c. 375; LD 1258 (103rd Legis. 1967) 20 MRSA 2252; 20 MRSA 2301 ff 105 Me. 214 Me. Const. Art. IX, §18 19450430; 19460323; 19641229
10/27/1967 Oil companies operating games of change at service stations Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Harvey Johnson, Senate 17 MRSA 2301 155 Me. 331
10/30/1967 Application of sales and use tax law to federal credit unions and federal savings and loan companies Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation PL 1967, c. 116 12 USCA 1462 ff; 12 USCA 1752 ff 148 Me. 410 19530504; 19611004; 19611010
11/01/1967 Waiver of right to hearing by inmate Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG John J. Shea, Director, State Probation & Parole 34 MRSA 1672 ff 124 Me. 391; 84 S.Ct. 1758; 34 S.Ct. 456
11/01/1967 Effective date of legislation Jon R. Doyle, AAG Henry L. Cranshaw, State Controller, Accounts and Control Resolves 1967, c. 82 74 Me. 447; 104 Me. 17; 116 Me. 587 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §19; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §20
11/01/1967 Legal opinion - Section 1082, Subsection 13 - Maine Employment Security Law Frank A. Farrington, AAG Roy U. Sinclair, Chairman, Maine Employment Security Commission PL 1967, c. 398 26 MRSA 1082; 26 MRSA 1191; 26 MRSA 1192; 26 MRSA 1194; 26 MRSA 1221; 26 MRSA 1251
11/07/1967 Tuition liability Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1965, c. 319 20 MRSA 1291
11/13/1967 Mentally ill physicians Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG William E. Schumacher, M.D., Director, Mental Health and Corrections 32 MRSA 3152
11/13/1967 Definition of private club Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Harold E. Trahey, Acting Commissioner, Insurance 8 MRSA 161
11/13/1967 Application of financial responsibility law to special mobile equipment Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Harold E. Trahey, Acting Commissioner, Insurance PL 1967, c. 93 24 MRSA 502; 29 MRSA 1; 29 MRSA 244; 29 MRSA 779 ff
11/13/1967 Licenses and fees for dances Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Harold E. Trahey, Acting Commissioner, Insurance 8 MRSA 161
11/13/1967 Application for refund of contributions by an employee of a participating local district who subsequently enters state service Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1096
11/14/1967 School district reorganization George C. West, Deputy AG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services, Education 20 MRSA 212
11/14/1967 School building projects George C. West, Deputy AG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services, Education PL 1967, c. 224 20 MRSA 3457; 20 MRSA 3459
11/14/1967 Real estate transfers James S. Erwin, AG M. Abbott Pendergast, House P&SL 1967, c. 154 36 MRSA 4643
11/14/1967 Transferral of trust funds James S. Erwin, AG Henry L. Crenshaw, Controller P&SL 1943, c. 1; P&SL 1953, c. 44; P&SL 1961, c. 21; P&SL 1965, c. 30
11/17/1967 Interpretation of 9 M.R.S.A. § 1000, increase of capital stock Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner, Banks and Banking 9 MRSA 1000
11/21/1967 Construction of P. L. 1967, c. 423, An Act Providing for the Registration of Land Surveyors Garth K. Chandler, AAG William H. Bradford, Secretary, Board of Registration of Land Surveyors PL 1967, c. 423 5 MRSA 2301 ff; 32 MRSA 1251 ff; 32 MRSA 1663; 32 MRSA 1681; 32 MRSA 1678; 32 MRSA 1683; 32 MRSA 1685; 32 MRSA 1687; 32 MRSA 1689 147 Me. 275 Includes note: "See Opinion dated December 15, 1967. See Opinion dated January 4, 1968"
11/22/1967 Toll free passage on state ferries by state policemen Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Ralph E. Staples, Deputy Chief, State Police P&SL 1957, c. 190; P&SL 1961, c. 183 35 MRSA 15; 35 MRSA 51; 35 MRSA 103
11/22/1967 Interpretation of 26 M.R.S.A. § 2, relating to reports of deaths and injuries Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 1; 26 MRSA 2
11/27/1967 Effect of increased sales tax rate on "interim rental" transactions Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation P&SL 1967, c. 191 36 MRSA 1758; 36 MRSA 1811 ff; 36 MRSA 1861
11/30/1967 Disposition of funds of deceased patients and inmates under P. L. 1967, chapter 324 (34 M.R.S.A. § 9) Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Leo F. Dunn, Jr., Mental Health & Corrections PL 1967, c. 324 18 MRSA 1551; 34 MRSA 9; 34 MRSA 2515
11/30/1967 Allagash bond issue, Private and Special Laws 1965, Chapter 277 Jerome S. Matus, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Director, State Parks and Recreation P&SL 1965, c. 277
12/01/1967 Enforcement of supplementary assessed real estate taxes - unorganized territory James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1943, c. 27; PL 1951, c. 23; PL 1967, c. 271 RS 1954, c. 16, §74; 36 MRSA 101; 36 MRSA 552; 36 MRSA 1141 ff 129 Me. 467; 141 Me. 355; 153 Me. 29
12/08/1967 Bangor Public Housing Authority conflict of interest George C. West, Deputy AG Thomas E. Needham, Assistant City Solicitor, Bangor 30 MRSA 4552; 30 MRSA 4604; 30 MRSA 4652; 30 MRSA 4657; 30 MRSA 4702
12/12/1967 Constitutional amendment effective upon future act of Legislature George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State Resolves 1967, c. 77 1 MRSA 351; 1 MRSA 352
12/13/1967 Rewording of Maine standard fire policy Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Commissioner, Insurance 24 MRSA 1401; 24 MRSA 1402 19561106
12/13/1967 Deductible provision under fire insurance or "home owner's insurance" policies Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Commissioner, Insurance 24 MRSA 1401; 24 MRSA 1402
12/13/1967 Licensing Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Charles F. Rogan, Executive Secretary, Electricians' Examining Board 32 MRSA 1101 ff
12/15/1967 Power of Baxter State Park Authority to purchase property located on leased state land within Baxter State Park Jerome S. Matus, AAG Baxter State Park Authority PL 1965, c. 229; PL 1967, c. 271 12 MRSA 901 ff; 33 MRSA 455; 36 MRSA 551 18 Me. 6; 48 Me. 212; 62 Me. 248
12/15/1967 Construction of P. L. 1967, c. 423, An Act Providing for the Registration of Land Surveyors Garth K. Chandler, AAG William H. Bradford, Executive Secretary, Board of Registration of Land Surveyors PL 1967, c. 423 32 MRSA 1683; 32 MRSA 1685 19671121 Includes note: "See Opinion dated Nov. 21, 1967"
12/22/1967 Power of Indian Tribes to provide workable programs and minimum housing code requirements acceptable to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs PL 1965, c. 513 22 MRSA 4717; 42 USCA 1451; 63 Stat. 413 21 Me. 535; 84 Me. 465
12/28/1967 Question on conflict of interest Garth K. Chandler, AAG Richard R. Collins, Executive Director, Commission on Arts and Humanities 27 MRSA 402
12/29/1967 Questions arising by virtue of new, greater discharge of polluting waste at side of "grandfathered" processing establishment Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Raeburn W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer, Water and Air Environmental Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 413 ff 19601206; 19620830
01/02/1968 Treatment of leases with option to purchase under sales and use tax law Wendell R. Davidson, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation P&SL 1967, c. 191
01/02/1968 Continuity of legislative employment for purpose of allowing longevity pay George C. West, Deputy AG Frederick W. Kneeland, Legislative Finance P&SL 1963, c. 202
01/04/1968 Question of conflict of interest Garth K. Chandler, AAG R. D. Collins, Executive Director, Committee on Arts & Humanities
01/04/1968 Construction of P. L. 1967, c. 423, An Act Providing for the Registration of Land Surveyors Garth K. Chandler, AAG William H. Bradford, Executive Secretary, Board of Registration of Land Surveyors PL 1967, c. 423 33 MRSA 657 19671121
01/05/1968 Construction of reversionary clause in deed, City of Bangor to United States of America Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Scott K. Higgins, Director, Aeronautics Commission
01/05/1968 Status of Merrill Memorial Library - Yarmouth, Maine Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1905, c. 309 42 USCA 418
01/08/1968 J. Albert Merryman, deceased Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1967, c. 419 4 MRSA 551; 4 MRSA 553; 4 MRSA 554; 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 201 137 Me. 91
01/09/1968 Estate of Murray W. Blakney - Penob. 12559 Wendell R. Davidson, AAG R. L. Halperin, Administrative Assistant, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 3461 16 S.Ct. 1073
01/10/1968 Transmittal of boating accident reports by the Bureau to private sources Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Robert H. Johnson, Director, Bureau of Watercraft Registration and Safety 29 MRSA 891; 38 MRSA 239
01/10/1968 Design and construction job by same company Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison 5 MRSA 1742 ff
01/11/1968 Absentee ballots for use in town elections James S. Erwin, AG Russell F. Hayes 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 1251; 30 MRSA 2061; 30 MRSA 2062
01/15/1968 Effective date of a retirement allowance Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System
01/16/1968 Eligibility of spouse of school administrative district insurance agent to serve on board of district directors - Me. Rev. Stat. Ann., Tit. 20, § 302 (Supp. 1967) Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Edward A. Harriman, House 20 MRSA 302
01/18/1968 Issuance of findings of Public Utilities Commission to House of Representatives per order John W. Benoit, AAG David K. Marshall, Chairman, Public Utilities 3 Legis. Rec. 40 (1968) 35 MRSA 141
01/18/1968 General purpose aid for School Administrative District #6 Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services, Education 20 MRSA 3456; 20 MRSA 3722; 20 MRSA 3723
01/18/1968 Section 275, Chapter 11 of Title 8, M.R.S.A. (1964), relating to tax on pari-mutuel pools Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG E. B. Stevens, Executive Secretary, Harness Racing Commission 8 MRSA 275 19610804
01/19/1968 L. D. 1851, An Act Relating to Loans to Maine Students in Higher Education Jon R. Doyle, AAG William T. Logan, Jr., Commissioner, Education PL 1967, c. 520; Resolves 1967, c. 73
01/23/1968 Governor's appointment of Gorham State College instructor to the State Board of Education John W. Benoit, AAG L. Robert Porteous, Chairman, Executive Council 20 MRSA 51; 20 MRSA 2305 114 Me. 443
01/24/1968 Public dancing Sundays Richard S. Cohen, AAG Parker F. Hennessey, Maine State Police PL 1961, c. 362 17 MRSA 3202; 17 MRSA 3204; RS 1954, c. 134, §38
01/25/1968 Insurability of recreational project loans contracted prior to effective date of Me. Rev. Sta. An., Tit. 10, § 6003 (2) (Supp. 1967) Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Lloyd K. Allen, Manager, Maine Recreation Authority PL 1965, c. 495; PL 1967, c. 481 10 MRSA 6003 61 S.Ct. 983; 6 Cranch 87 Me. Const. Art. I, §10; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-B
01/29/1968 Possible conflict of salary provisions relative to Chairman of the Liquor Commission as set forth in P. L. 1967, c. 542 and P.&S. 1967, c. 228 Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Allen G. Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive PL 1967, c. 542; P&SL 1967, c. 228 2 MRSA 6; 2 MRSA 7; 28 MRSA 53
01/30/1968 Poll taxes for Indians living on Indian reservations Wendell R. Davidson, AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 22 MRSA 4701; 36 MRSA 654
02/05/1968 Conflict or incompatibility of offices of county treasurer and member of board of selectmen of a town in the same county Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG R. C. Blake, Sr., County Treasurer, Hancock County 30 MRSA 254; 30 MRSA 751 114 Me. 443
02/07/1968 Authority of Office of Federal-State Coordinator to accept funds from the federal government George C. West, Deputy AG Neil Rolde, Consultant, Federal-State Coordinator, Executive P&SL 1965, c. 262 2 MRSA 4
02/08/1968 Overtime compensation under 26 M.R.S.A. §664 Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Madge E. Ames, Director, Minimum Wage & Child Labor, Labor & Industry 26 MRSA 664; 29 USCA 207
02/15/1968 Appointment of employee of state college to the State Board of Education John W. Benoit, AAG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor, Executive P&SL 1967, c. 229 20 MRSA 2301 ff 114 Me. 443
02/28/1968 Real estate transfer tax Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1967, c. 537 31 MRSA 651 ff; 36 MRSA 4652 147 Me. 275
02/29/1968 Liquor Commission - administrative code James S. Erwin, AG William Dennett PL 1963, c. 412 5 MRSA 2301 ff; 28 MRSA 55
03/01/1968 Suppression of civil disturbances Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG E. W. Heywood, Adjutant General, and Parker Hennessey, Chief, State Police 17 MRSA 3355 ff; 25 MRSA 307; 25 MRSA 703; 25 MRSA 761 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §14
03/01/1968 Use of term "forest engineer"; applicability of 32 M.R.S.A. § 1351 John W. Benoit, AAG William H. Bradford, Secretary, Board of Registration for Professional Engineers 32 MRSA 1251; 32 MRSA 1351
03/05/1968 Does the painting of an existing school facility constitute a "major alteration" as defined in 20 M.R.S.A. § 3457 John W. Benoit, AAG Keith L. Crockett, Executive Director, Division of Field Services, Education 20 MRSA 3457
03/07/1968 Legality of premature establishment and operation of Bureau of Mental Retardation John W. Benoit, AAG Walter F. Ulmer, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1967, c. 535 34 MRSA 2001 ff
03/07/1968 Town meeting and right of privacy Garth K. Chandler, AAG Jay Bryant, Producer-Director, University of Maine - Orono
03/07/1968 Interpretation of 9 M.R.S.A. § 3402, paragraph 2, relating to documentary fees Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Director, Division of Personal and Consumer Finance, Banks and Banking PL 1957, c. 386; PL 1963, c. 362 9 MRSA 3402
03/07/1968 Sterilization procedures at Pineland Hospital and Training Center Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG William E. Schumacher, Director, Bureau of Mental Health 34 MRSA 2461 ff
03/07/1968 Effect, of retired county employee's appointment as Judge of Probate, upon retirement allowance being paid such employee Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1123
03/08/1968 Authority of Commissioner of Labor and Industry to enter into reciprocal agreements with other states Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry
03/08/1968 Legality of participation in repurchase agreements under the authority of 5 M.R.S.A. § 135 Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Michael A. Napolitano, Treasurer, Treasury 5 MRSA 135
03/08/1968 Chapter 299 - Private and Special Laws, approved January 29, 1968, coordination of public higher education George C. West, Deputy AG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1967, c. 229
03/08/1968 Commission Rule 96, relating to records of ticket sellers and cashiers Garth K. Chandler, AAG E. B. Stevens, Clerk, Harness Racing Commission
03/11/1968 Tape recordings sold on a subscription basis Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 1760 147 Me. 452; 156 Me. 160; 24 S.Ct. 590; 66 S.Ct. 456
03/11/1968 Conflict or compatibility of Legislator and member of executive branch George C. West, Deputy AG Allen G. Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive 5 MRSA 679 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19560529
03/12/1968 Title 32, section 2301 of the Revised Statutes of Maine as amended by P. L. 1967, chapter 249, relating to licensed journeyman oil burner man Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Charles F. Rogan, Chairman, Oil Burner Men's Licensing Board PL 1967, c. 249 32 MRSA 2301; 32 MRSA 2402
03/13/1968 Drainage of sanitary sewage into wetlands under jurisdiction of Wetlands Control Board Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG George Gormley, Civil Engineer, Water and Air Environmental Improvement Commission 12 MRSA 4701 ff
03/13/1968 Authority of DED to accept federal funds under Federal Housing Act of 1954, Title VII, § 701 Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG F. A. Milliken, Assistant Director, Planning, Research & Programs Assistance, Economic Development PL 1967, c. 533 10 MRSA 451; 68 Stat. 590 19560319; 19560622; 19631101; 19650727; 19660310
03/13/1968 Cessation of employment statute Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG C. Wilder Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 626; RS 1954, c. 30, §50-A 19640702
03/13/1968 Group life insurance for state employees Harry N. Starbranch, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1151
03/13/1968 Conflict of interest; custodian at high school elected as selectman of town John W. Benoit, AAG Allen Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive 20 MRSA 473; 20 MRSA 853; 20 MRSA 2301; 20 MRSA 2305
03/14/1968 Allowances to retail gasoline dealers for shrinkage losses Wendell R. Davidson, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 14 MRSA 5901; 36 MRSA 2906; 36 MRSA 3035 157 Me. 404
03/15/1968 Compatibility of the offices of notary public, justice of the peace, and constable George C. West, Deputy AG Graham H. Bell 64 Me. 195; 73 Me. 129
03/15/1968 Prerequisites for examination for journeyman electrician's examination Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Charles F. Rogan, Executive Secretary, Electricians' Examining Board PL 1967, c. 69 32 MRSA 1202
03/15/1968 Procurement of supplies and equipment by N.E.S.C. from G.S.A. Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Linwood F. Ross, State Purchasing Agent 5 MRSA 1813; 5 MRSA 1816
03/19/1968 Automobile registration/inspections on Monhegan Island Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Kenneth Wood, State Police 29 MRSA 242; 29 MRSA 2122 ff
03/20/1968 Registration of voters in Indian voting districts Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Stanley F. Hanson, Jr., Deputy, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 1622 19550906
03/20/1968 Minimum wage exemption Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Madge E. Ames, Director, Minimum Wage, Women & Child Labor, Labor & Industry 26 MRSA 663
03/28/1968 Eligibility of Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation Housing Authority for WAEIC aid under 38 M.R.S.A. § 411 (1964) Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG George Gormley, Civil Engineer, Water and Air Environmental Improvement Commission 22 MRSA 4732 ff; 38 MRSA 411 25 S.Ct. 406
03/29/1968 Industrial Building Authority Mortgage Insurance Fund Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Roderic C. O'Connor, Industrial Building Authority PL 1967, c. 525 10 MRSA 703; 10 MRSA 803
03/29/1968 Transfer of urban renewal planning assistance Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Joseph Sewall, Senate PL 1967, c. 533 10 MRSA 451
04/04/1968 Proposed employment of commission member by study group employed by commission John W. Benoit, AAG Hayden L. V. Anderson, Executive Director, Division of Professional Services, Education PL 1967, c. 292 20 MRSA 2720 ff 108 Me. 545; 113 Me. 317; 114 Me. 443 19680215
04/04/1968 Pension plans under 5 M.R.S.A. § 1121, sub. 4A Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1121 19660720; 19770308
04/04/1968 Application of longevity pay increases to the pensions of retired State Police Officers and their surviving widows Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Ralph E. Staples, Deputy Chief, State Police P&SL 1951, c. 214; P&SL 1953, c. 166; P&SL 1963, c. 202; PL 1965, c. 387; PL 1967, c. 454 19631218
04/04/1968 Definition of "industrial plant" in 32 M.R.S.A. § 1102 John W. Benoit, AAG Adelaide Tschamler, Clerk, Electricians Examining Board 32 MRSA 1101 ff
04/04/1968 Conflict or compatibility of offices of county commissioner and city council George C. West, Deputy AG Frank B. Walker, City Attorney, Ellsworth 23 MRSA 2101; 23 MRSA 3008; 29 MRSA 902; 30 MRSA 51 114 Me. 443
04/05/1968 Status of classified state employees as candidates for offices elected by the Legislature Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Willard R. Harris, Director, Personnel 5 MRSA 679 19620308
04/05/1968 "Whelen Light" may be used on vehicles plowing snow George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Sec. of State, David H. Stevens, Chairman, Highway Commission, and Parker F. Hennessey, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1945, c. 335; PL 1963, c. 147 RS 1944, c. 19, § 34; RS 1954, c. 22, §44; 29 MRSA 1361; 29 MRSA 1462 155 Me. 270; 156 Me. 160
04/05/1968 Imposition of motor vehicle excise tax on motor vehicles owned by non-resident servicemen Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 1482 ff; 50 App. U.S.C. 574 238 A.2d 613; 73 S.Ct. 721; 86 S.Ct. 478
04/05/1968 Economic planning for Maine Indians Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs PL 1967, c. 533 5 MRSA 3305; 10 MRSA 451; 68 Stat. 590
04/05/1968 Real estate transfer tax Jon R. Doyle, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1967, c. 537; P&SL 1967, c. 154 36 MRSA 4643; 36 MRSA 4651 ff; 26 USCA 4361 22 Me. 569; 56 Me. 45; 127 Me. 328
04/10/1968 Condemnation of flowage rights at Lake Auburn Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education P&SL 1923, c. 60
04/11/1968 Application of motor vehicle excise tax to snow traveling vehicles James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1967, c. 479 23 MRSA 2; 29 MRSA 1; 29 MRSA 109; 29 MRSA 2151 ff; 36 MRSA 1481; 36 MRSA 1482 34 Me. 9; 93 Me. 73
04/12/1968 Interpretation of P. L. 1967, c. 542 Garth K. Chandler, AAG Allen Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive P&SL 1963, c. 202; PL 1967, c. 542 143 Me. 133; 155 Me. 300
04/16/1968 Restricting dates of racing at Scarborough Downs George C. West, Deputy AG Paul A. Dundas, Chairman, Running Horse Race Commission PL 1969, c. 218 8 MRSA 329 146 Me. 211; 158 Me. 150
04/17/1968 Contracts executed prior to October 7, 1967 (the effective date of P.L. 1967, c. 203) Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Howard R. McCartney, Public Improvements PL 1967, c. 203 5 MRSA 1749 127 Me. 351
04/18/1968 Application of sales tax to sales of naval oceanographic office navigation charts and publications Wendell R. Davidson, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 1754 ff; 36 MRSA 1861 148 Me. 410; 59 S.Ct. 376
04/18/1968 Abstention from voting Garth K. Chandler, AAG Asa Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services, Education 20 MRSA 151
04/22/1968 Transfer of planning functions from the Department of Economic Development to the newly created State Planning Office Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG James K. Keefe, Commissioner, Economic Development PL 1967, c. 533 10 MRSA 402; 10 MRSA 403; 10 MRSA 451; 68 Stat. 590 19680313; 19680329
04/25/1968 Compatibility of Judge of Probate and Commissioner on Uniform State Laws George C. West, Deputy AG Allen G. Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive 3 MRSA 241 Me. Const. Art. VI, §5
04/29/1968 Restricted zone Allagash Wilderness Waterway Jerome S. Matus, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Director, State Parks and Recreation PL 1965, c. 496 12 MRSA 662; 12 MRSA 663; 12 MRSA 667
05/03/1968 Conflict of compatibility of member of the Research Committee and position of Legislative Finance Officer George C. West, Deputy AG Samuel A. Hinds, House PL 1967, c. 476 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10
05/03/1968 Clarification of definition of motor driven snow traveling vehicles Jon R. Doyle, AAG; Jerome S. Matus, AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State PL 1967, c. 479 29 MRSA 2151 ff 19651230; 19680411
05/09/1968 Scope of the Maine Industrial Building Authority Act Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG James K. Keefe, Commissioner, Economic Development PL 1967, c. 525 10 MRSA 701 ff 154 Me. 259 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-A
05/14/1968 Power of coastal and inland wardens to enforce wetlands control law Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Ronald E. Spears, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1967, c. 404 12 MRSA 2001; 12 MRSA 2003; 12 MRSA 3652
05/15/1968 Compatibility of school director's office and selectman's office John W. Benoit, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Director, School Administrative Services, Education 20 MRSA 222; 20 MRSA 302 19360501; 19360515; 19420418; 19550324
05/22/1968 Power of executive councillor to contract with state college Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG James S. Erwin, AG P&SL 1968, c. 229 17 MRSA 3104; 20 MRSA 2251 105 Me. 214; 108 Me. 545; 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. VIII 19641229
05/22/1968 Extent of state's liability under 7 M.R.S.A. § 3652 Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG S. F. Dorrance, Animal Industry, Agriculture 7 MRSA 3652
05/23/1968 Transferability of waste discharge licenses Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Robert H. Smith, Sanitary Engineer, Water and Air Environmental Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 413 ff 233 A.2d 718 19601206
05/28/1968 Insurance premium tax James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation PL 1939, c. 1 36 MRSA 2511 ff 58 S.Ct. 436 19560801; 19660105
05/28/1968 Residence of student of state educational institution John W. Benoit, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 2304 76 Me. 158 19520104
05/29/1968 University of Maine - Application of property tax James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 20 MRSA 2252; 36 MRSA 651 ff 105 Me. 214 19450430
05/29/1968 Financial responsibility for girls placed on entrustment from reform school Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Robert R. Raines, Director of Corrections, Mental Health and Corrections 15 MRSA 2717 78 F.Supp. 974
06/05/1968 Inspection of potatoes in freight cars George C. West, Deputy AG Maynard Dolloff, Commissioner of Agriculture 7 MRSA 951 ff
06/06/1968 Authority of agencies to use allotment to fund entire obligation of contract George C. West, Deputy AG Raymond M. Rideout, Jr. P&SL 1965, c. 259 5 MRSA 1541; 5 MRSA 1667 139 Me. 416 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19511204; 19530710
06/06/1968 Authority of organized plantations to accept gifts Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 30 MRSA 1903; 30 MRSA 5602 ff 14 Me. 375; 77 Me. 530; 145 Me. 95
06/07/1968 School residence of state wards Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 1293
06/07/1968 Allotments, availability of funds Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Michael A. Napolitano, State Treasurer, Treasury P&SL 1967, c. 154
06/07/1968 Dealers in used motor vehicles Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Dealer Registration Board 29 MRSA 331
06/07/1968 Licensure of public accountants Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Lawrence E. Parker, Jr., Secretary, Maine Board of Accountancy PL 1967, c. 344 32 MRSA 3961 ff
06/10/1968 Prudent man investment rule required Harry N. Starbranch, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1061 112 Me. 356
06/11/1968 Authority of Director to contract for personal services and use of privately owned equipment Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG L. H. Stanley, Director, Civil Defense & Public Safety 25 MRSA 303; 25 MRSA 313
06/12/1968 Adams Leasing Corporation Wendell R. Davidson, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 1752; 36 MRSA 1861 160 Me. 32; 52 S.Ct. 340; 59 S.Ct. 389; 60 S.Ct. 277; 60 S.Ct. 355; 60 S.Ct. 388; 64 S.Ct. 950 19601222
06/14/1968 Classification of church owned buses John N. Kelly, AAG Kenneth Wood, Traffic Division, State Police 29 MRSA 2011; 35 MRSA 1501 ff
06/18/1968 Combining of bond issue funds for buildings George C. West, Deputy AG F. S. McGuire, Director, Department of Physical Plant, University of Maine P&SL 1967, c. 183; P&SL 1967, c. 190
06/19/1968 Removal of license plates from motor vehicles by Secretary of State Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 29 MRSA 113; 29 MRSA 781 ff
06/24/1968 Maine Housing Authorities Act Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Herbert S. Sperry, Director, OEO, Executive 1 MRSA 7; 30 MRSA 1902; 30 MRSA 2151 ff; 30 MRSA 4551 ff 158 Me. 420; 161 Me. 182
06/25/1968 Jurisdiction of Passamaquoddy tribal constable Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4716; 30 MRSA 2402
06/28/1968 Computation of number of employees of a business enterprise Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Madge E. Ames, Director, Minimum Wage, Women & Children, Labor and Industry PL 1965, c. 410 26 MRSA 662; 26 MRSA 663
07/02/1968 Tribal constable; minimum age limit John W. Benoit, AAG Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4716
07/03/1968 Inmate consent to medical and surgical procedures Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison 34 MRSA 631 19590609; 19601118; 19670428
07/08/1968 Violations in dealer registration plates Daniel G. Lilley Breen R. Savage, State Police 29 MRSA 334; 29 MRSA 336; 29 MRSA 2303
07/10/1968 All Star Bingo Richard S. Cohen, AAG Parker F. Hennessey, Maine State Police 17 MRSA 301; 17 MRSA 1814; 17 MRSA 2301 155 Me. 331
07/10/1968 Atlantic Sea Run Salmon Commission; extension of open season by regulation Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Lyndon Bond, Chief, Fishery Division, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 2552; 12 MRSA 3603; 12 MRSA 3951 157 Me. 234
07/10/1968 Governor Baxter State School for the Deaf - tuition charges for four year old student Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Joseph P. Youngs, Jr., Supt., Governor Baxter State School for the Deaf 20 MRSA 859; 20 MRSA 911; 34 MRSA 2904; 34 MRSA 2906
07/16/1968 Release of persons committed under Title 15, M.R.S.A., 1964, Section 103, after being found not guilty of crime by reason of mental disease or mental defect Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Alfred Darby, Jr., Clinical Director of Psychiatry, Pineland Hospital & Training Center 15 MRSA 101; 15 MRSA 103; 15 MRSA 104; 34 MRSA 2151
07/18/1968 Trade discount on a state publication Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Stanley Shalek, Administrative Assistant, Economic Development PL 1965, c. 101 10 MRSA 651; 12 MRSA 1965
07/19/1968 Refund of license fees, re: motels, cabins, etc. Keith N. Edgerly, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare 22 MRSA 2481 ff
07/25/1968 Effect of Me. Public Laws 1967, ch. 542 upon the operation of the personnel law Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Willard R. Harris, Director, Personnel PL 1967, c. 542 5 MRSA 551 ff 156 Me. 123
07/25/1968 Authority of Education Department to administer P. L. 90-302 Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1947, c. 127 20 MRSA 1051 79 Me. 218
07/25/1968 Licensing of dogs; owners residing on military base John W. Benoit, AAG S. F. Dorrance, Division of Animal Industry, Agriculture 7 MRSA 3451
07/25/1968 Fish and Game Advisory Council James S. Erwin, AG Allen G. Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive 12 MRSA 1955 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19240329; 19341227; 19630225
07/31/1968 Use of state school busses of the unorganized territory Garth K. Chandler, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 67 S.Ct. 504; 68 S.Ct. 461 19630314
08/01/1968 Snow traveling vehicles Wendell R. Davidson, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation PL 1967, c. 479 36 MRSA 1481; 36 MRSA 1751 ff 19680411
08/01/1968 Maine Maritime Academy - Authority to mortgage George C. West, Deputy AG C. Edward Tenney, Captain, Maine Maritime Academy P&SL 1941, c. 37; P&SL 1967, c. 224 13 MRSA 141
08/01/1968 Eligibility of adopted child to war orphan scholarship because of subsequent service-connected death of natural parent Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 19 MRSA 535; 20 MRSA 3211 ff
08/01/1968 Use of group insurance premium dividends Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Board of Trustees, Maine State Retirement System PL 1967, c. 411 Me. Const. Art. I, §11 19680623
08/07/1968 Opinions on conflict or compatibility of offices of deputy sheriffs and justices of the peace of notaries public Jerome S. Matus, AAG John W. Benoit, AAG 3 Me. 484
08/15/1968 Conflict or compatibility of offices of deputy sheriff and notaries public or justices of the peace James S. Erwin, AG Cyril M. Joly, Jr. 3 Me. 484 19420212; 19420617; 19420624; 19580922
08/19/1968 The attempt to pass property at death in contravention of the statute of wills Wendell R. Davidson, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 18 MRSA 1 ff 121 Me. 49
08/27/1968 Application of financial responsibility law to motor driven snow vehicles prior to effective date of Public Law 1967, Chapter 479 Jerome S. Matus, AAG Charles E. Wyman, Assistant Director, Motor Vehicle Division PL 1967, c. 479 29 MRSA 782 19651230
08/27/1968 Vacation pay for waitresses Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Madge E. Ames, Director, Minimum Wage, Labor & Industry 26 MRSA 623; 26 MRSA 626
09/04/1968 Performance bonds Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG R. W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer, Water and Air Environmental Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 414
09/04/1968 Taxation of jet fuel sold from federally bonded storage facilities James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 1760; 36 MRSA 2901 ff; 19 USCA 309 ff 60 S.Ct. 664 US Const. Art. I, §10 19 CFR 18 ff
09/05/1968 Penalties provided for driving while impaired John N. Kelly, AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State PL 1967, c. 546 29 MRSA 1312; 29 MRSA 1312-A 243 A.2d 726 Includes note: "Revision of previous September 5, 1968 opinion"
09/05/1968 Sterilization procedures at Pineland Hospital and Training Center Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William E. Schumacher, Acting Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections 34 MRSA 2461 ff 19680307
09/09/1968 Responsibility for assessing and collecting student fees at state colleges and vocational-technical institutes under self-liquidating bond issues George C. West, Deputy AG William T. Logan, Jr., Commissioner, Education P&SL 1965, c. 162; P&SL 1967, c. 168; P&SL 1967, c. 229
09/12/1968 Request for legal opinion re Section 1193,5,A of the Maine Employment Security Law Frank A. Farrington, AAG James C. Schoenthaler, Chairman, Employment Security Commission 26 MRSA 1193
09/12/1968 Status of appointed members of the Maine State Cultural Building Authority John W. Benoit, Jr., AAG Samuel S. Silsby, Jr., State Archivist P&SL 1965, c. 259 5 MRSA 5; 5 MRSA 6 Me. Const. Art. I, §23
09/12/1968 Conflict or compatibility of teacher serving as elected member of city council James S. Erwin, AG Bennett D. Katz, Senate
09/13/1968 Definition of "population" for purpose of voter registration procedure Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Stanley F. Hanson, Jr., Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 43
09/18/1968 Extent of authority for the State Appeals Board Jerome S. Matus, AAG Sumner J. Goffin PL 1967, c. 539 5 MRSA 753
09/18/1968 Inheritance tax status of an assigned life insurance policy Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 18 MRSA 853; 36 MRSA 3461; 36 MRSA 3470
09/18/1968 Liquor inventory; maximum allowable inventory Frederick P. O'Connell, AAG Maurice F. Williams, Commissioner, Finance & Administration PL 1967, c. 413 28 MRSA 56
09/18/1968 Liability of state for damage caused by misdeeds of minor child committed to state custody Ruth L. Crowley, AAG Allen G. Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive 18 MRSA 3553; 19 MRSA 217; 19 MRSA 535; 22 MRSA 3792; 22 MRSA 3793 37 Me. 406; 68 Me. 431; 76 Me. 301; 129 Me. 359
09/26/1968 1965 amendments to Fair Labor Standards Act - application to Maine institutions Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William K. Schumacher, Acting Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections 29 USCA 203; 29 USCA 206; 29 USCA 207; 29 USCA 213; 80 Stat. 830 88 S.Ct. 2017 19640724
09/30/1968 Enforcement of water improvement timetables Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Henry Mann, Chemist, Water and Air Environmental Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 451
10/03/1968 Prefunding of pollution abatement planning Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor PL 1967, c. 538
10/07/1968 Sections 414 and 451 of Title 38 of the Revised Statutes Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Henry Mann, Chemist, Water and Air Environmental Improvement Commission PL 1967, c. 475 38 MRSA 414 ff
10/07/1968 Subsidy eligibility of retarded pupil transportation expenses Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Asa Gordon, Assistant Commissioner, Education PL 1967, c. 540 20 MRSA 3111 ff 19640205
10/07/1968 Interest rate of bond act George C. West, Deputy AG Niran C. Bates, Director, Public Improvements P&SL 1965, c. 259 19680606; 19680607
10/08/1968 Right of appeal of decision of Employee Appeals Board Jerome S. Matus, AAG Sumner J. Goffin, Chairman, State Employee's Appeal Board 5 MRSA 753
10/08/1968 Legality of withdrawal statement in an exclusive listing agreement Garth K. Chandler, AAG H. Lester Hughes, Chairman, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4004
10/10/1968 Validity of expenditure of public funds to promote fluoridation of public water supplies James S. Erwin, AG Harrison Richardson, House 22 MRSA 2435; 80 Stat. 1180
10/10/1968 Retired persons restored to service Harry N. Starbranch, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1123; 5 MRSA 1128 19680307
10/11/1968 Computation of "average final compensation" Harry N. Starbranch, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001
10/14/1968 Recording of claims Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Robert G. Doyle, Administrator, Maine Mining Bureau, Economic Development 10 MRSA 2104
10/16/1968 Limiting number of candidates for state board examinations Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Frank T. Kelly, Executive Secretary, State Board of Hairdressers 32 MRSA 1653
10/16/1968 Computation of tuition charges for students attending the Governor Baxter State School for the Deaf Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Joseph P. Youngs, Jr., Supt., Governor Baxter State School for the Deaf PL 1967, c. 540 20 MRSA 3117; 34 MRSA 2906
10/17/1968 Robert H. Mottram - MSP 10869; status of parole re 1960 larceny conviction John W. Benoit, Jr., AAG G. Raymond Nichols, Assistant Director, Probation and Parole, Mental Health & Corrections 34 MRSA 1676 ff 161 Me. 295; 263 A.2d 715
10/17/1968 Conviction of anti-discrimination law as grounds for revocation of a Maine real estate broker's license Garth K. Chandler, AAG Leo M. Carrigan, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 17 MRSA 1301; 32 MRSA 4056 143 Me. 380
10/18/1968 Administrative unit's expenditure of moneys for adult school crossing guides; state subsidy John W. Benoit, Jr., AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 3721; 30 MRSA 5102; 30 MRSA 5104
10/21/1968 Nonresident taking oath as trustee of the University of Maine George C. West, Deputy AG Samuel S. Silsby, Jr., Dedimus Justice P&SL 1967, c. 154; P&SL 1967, c. 229 22 MRSA 2252 3 Me. 481; 105 Me. 214 Me. Const. Art. IX, §1 19450430
10/23/1968 Ruling on cash sales in state liquor stores Frederick P. O'Connell, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Chairman, Maine State Liquor Commission 28 MRSA 55
10/23/1968 Inheritance tax application to an adopted child James M. Cohen, AAG Isabella Stewart 19 MRSA 535; 36 MRSA 3463; 36 MRSA 3464 84 Me. 483; 97 Me. 578; 134 Me. 302; 151 Me. 295
10/24/1968 Passamaquoddy insurance settlement - Indian Township Tribal Hall Jerome S. Matus, AAG Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs PL 1965, c. 514 5 MRSA 1711 ff
10/31/1968 Subsidy for pre-school handicapped children Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 859; 20 MRSA 3111 ff
11/07/1968 Foreign-Trade Zones enabling act Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Walter E Corey, III, Federal-State Coordinator P&SL 1963, c. 178 22 Me. 47
11/12/1968 Maine State Prison furnishing prisoner information and access to records to outside agency Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Elmer Mitchell, Director, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Education 34 MRSA 1; 34 MRSA 527 139 Me. 283 19620314; 19670725
11/15/1968 Conflict or compatibility of Legislator and office of Assistant Legislative Finance Officer George C. West, Deputy AG Samuel Hinds, Acting Chairman, Legislative Research Committee PL 1965, c. 425; PL 1967, c. 542; P&SL 1967, c. 191 3 MRSA 163 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10
11/21/1968 Addendum to opinion re: Maine State Prison furnishing prisoner information and access to records to outside agency Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Elmer Mitchell, Director, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Education 19681112
11/25/1968 Conflict or compatibility of positions of teacher and selectman of a town John W. Benoit, Jr., AAG Walter A. Birt, House 30 MRSA 1901; 30 MRSA 2251 19300402
12/04/1968 Personal days off for school personnel George C. West, Deputy AG Walter A. Birt, House 30 MRSA 2251
12/09/1968 Washington County Vocational-Technical Institute Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1965, c. 440; PL 1967, c. 284; P&SL 1967, c. 188 20 MRSA 57; 20 MRSA 2356
12/09/1968 Taxation and registration of snow traveling vehicles Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 29 MRSA 2152; 36 MRSA 1481 19680411
12/12/1968 Use of funds, derived from bond issue, for certain preconstruction costs of municipal and quasi-municipal pollution abatement construction programs Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Thomas Griffin, Chairman, Governor's Committee on Pollution Abatement P&SL 1963, ch. 235 38 MRSA 411; 33 USCA 466 ff 19681003
12/12/1968 Board of Commissioners of Pharmacy Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Allan G. Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive 32 MRSA 2851
12/13/1968 Registration of certain motor vehicles Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Charles E. Wyman, Assistant Director, Motor Vehicle Division, Secretary of State 29 MRSA 1; 29 MRSA 4; 29 MRSA 102; 29 MRSA 2243
12/13/1968 Proposed legislation to amend 30 M.R.S.A. § 2251, 2, relating to conflicts of interest John W. Benoit, Jr., AAG Walter A. Birt, House 30 MRSA 2251 117 Me. 297
12/16/1968 School bus seating requirements John N. Kelly, AAG Keith L. Crockett, Assistant Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 3561; 29 MRSA 2011; 35 MRSA 1501 ff
12/18/1968 Tribal constables Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Edward C. Hinckley, Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4716
12/20/1968 Source of award funds Garth K. Chandler, AAG Joseph W. Walsh, Chairman, State Employees' Suggestion Awards Board PL 1967, c. 445 23 MRSA 1653
12/20/1968 Old Orchard Beach municipal building grant George C. West, Deputy AG Henry L. Crenshaw, Controller P&SL 1965, c. 189; P&SL 1965, c. 285
12/20/1968 Dragging for shrimp in Penobscot and Sheepscot Bays Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Ronald W. Green, Commissioner, Sea and Shore Fisheries PL 1959, c. 363; P&SL 1959, c. 155 12 MRSA 3401
12/24/1968 Certificates of approval - Liquor Commission Jerome S. Matus, AAG James S. Erwin, AG 28 MRSA 604
01/02/1969 State statutory restrictions on education television (ETV) program content Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Jon A. Lund, House 20 MRSA 2606; 47 USCA 315 79 S.Ct. 1302
01/06/1969 Clients of Division of Vocational Rehabilitation referred to, and participating in, Bliss Vocational Rehabilitation Unit Program - Status Courtland D. Perry, AAG Bruce Libby, Director, Bliss Vocational Rehabilitation Center, Pineland Hospital and Training Center 20 MRSA 3059; 34 MRSA 2151 ff
01/08/1969 Maine Institution for the Blind - minimum wage coverage Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Madge E. Ames, Director Min. Wages, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 661 ff
01/08/1969 Cutting hair at academies Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Alice B. Mann, Secretary, Board of Barbers 32 MRSA 301
01/09/1969 Sales tax assessments upon a suspended Maine corporation Wendell R. Davidson, AAG John Singer, Director, Sales Tax Division 36 MRSA 2405 ff
01/10/1969 Delegation of vote by supervisors of soil and water conservation district to private persons Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Charles L. Boothby, Executive Secretary, Soil and Water PL 1965, c. 190 12 MRSA 3; 12 MRSA 152
01/10/1969 Authority of State Appeals Board Jerome S. Matus, AAG Sumner J. Goffin PL 1967, c. 539 5 MRSA 678; 5 MRSA 751 ff
01/13/1969 Status of state employees walking off job Courtland D. Perry, AAG William E. Schumacher, M.D., Acting Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1967, c. 539 5 MRSA 678
01/14/1969 Liability of national banks for sales and use taxes Wendell R. Davidson, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 12 USCA 548 88 S. Ct. 2173
01/15/1969 38 M.R.S.A. § 413 and changes of ownership Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG R. W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer, Water and Air Environmental Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 413; 38 MRSA 416; 38 MRSA 451 231 A.2d 437; 147 Me. 387;
01/16/1969 School construction aid; subsidy on interest accrued re temporary borrowing prior to sale of bonds by administrative unit John W. Benoit, Jr. AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 3457
01/16/1969 Transferability of longevity and sick leave credits Jerome S. Matus, AAG Louis Jalbert, House P&SL 1963, c. 202 5 MRSA 711
01/17/1969 Treatment of joint bank accounts for inheritance tax purposes James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation PL 1967, c. 386 9 MRSA 515 126 Me. 84; 134 Me. 122; 148 Me. 465; 233 A.2d 718
01/17/1969 Appeals under Title 28, section 252 of the Revised Statutes Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Chairman, Liquor Commission 28 MRSA 252 146 Me. 38
01/26/1969 Compensation and expense of Executive Council Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Kenneth D. Robinson, Chairman, Executive Council 2 MRSA 51; 3 MRSA 2 19460624; 19600120
01/29/1969 Sale of tax free liquors by licensee Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Chairman, Liquor Commission 28 MRSA 1; 19 USCA 1991
01/29/1969 Sale of tax free liquors by licensee Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Chairman, Liquor Commission 28 MRSA 1; 19 USCA 1991 19690129 This contains a different syllabus than the published version
02/18/1969 Maine potato branding law - Title 7, §952 Garth K. Chandler, AAG Carl H. Watts, Produce Supervisor III, Agrigulture 7 MRSA 952; 80 Stat. 1296
03/03/1969 Teacher Insurance and Annuity Association of American and College Retirement Equities Fund Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Kenneth P. MacLeod, Senate President; Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Commissioner, Insurance 24 MRSA 222 ff; 24 MRSA 501; 24 MRSA 521 88 S.Ct. 506
03/04/1969 Non citizens as land surveyors Garth K. Chandler, AAG Richard A. Coleman, Chairman, State Board of Registration of Land Surveyors 32 MRSA 1661 ff
03/07/1969 Conflict or compatibility of deputy sheriff being a notary public George C. West, Deputy AG Frederick B. Meservey, Waldo County Sheriff
03/11/1969 Legality of Mental Health Program Improvement Fund Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William F. Kearns, Jr., Comissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1965, c. 503 34 MRSA 2001
03/13/1969 Reclassification hearings Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Donaldson Koons, Chairman, Water and Air Environmental Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 361 ff
03/18/1969 Sale of "hulls" Wendell R. Davidson, AAG Thomas S. Squires, Assistant Director, Sales Tax, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 1760
03/24/1969 Clarification of overtime status under Federal Fair Labor Standards Act amendments 1966 Courtland D. Perry, AAG John C. Patterson, M.D., Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital 29 USCA 207 29 CFR 778.102 ff
03/28/1969 Can a member of Industrial Accident Commission represent a defendant in a criminal case? Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG James S. Erwin, AG 39 MRSA 91; 39 MRSA 92 114 Me. 443 19630417
03/31/1969 Registration of certain political committees Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Elden H. Shute, Jr., Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 1393
04/01/1969 Ammex Warehouse, Inc. - property taxes James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 603; 19 USCA 1311; 26 USCA 5212 19 CFR Part 8; 19 CFR Part 12; 19 CFR Part 18; 19 CFR Part 19; 19 CFR Part 21; 19 CFR Part 23; 19 CFR Part 25
04/03/1969 Examination fees for accident-prone drivers Jerome S. Matus, AAG Wallace Brown, Supervisor, Driver Impairment, Motor Vehicles PL 1965, c. 129; PL 1967, c. 320 29 MRSA 581-B; 29 MRSA 582
04/04/1969 Retirement benefits and mileage allowances; are they emoluments John W. Benoit, Jr. AAG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor, Executive PL 1969, c. 488; LD 480 (104th Legis. 1969); LD 565 (104th Legis. 1969); LD 871 (104th Legis. 1969); LD 992 (104th Legis. 1969); LD 993 (104th Legis. 1969); LD 994 (104th Legis. 1969) Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; US Const. Art. 1, §6
04/04/1969 Conflict or incompatibility of offices James S. Erwin, AG William Cohen
04/09/1969 Reclassification of jobs George C. West, Deputy AG William H. Garside, Legis. Fin. Officer, Legislative Finance P&SL 1965, c. 78; P&SL 1965, c. 159; P&SL 1967, c. 154; P&SL 1967, c. 225
04/11/1969 Remittance to complainant of restitution money in the hands of probation-parole officer at the time of probation revocation Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG G. Raymond Nichols, Director, Probation and Parole, Mental Health and Corrections 34 MRSA 1502; 34 MRSA 1631
04/11/1969 Appointment and duties of forest rangers Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests 12 MRSA 1301; 12 MRSA 1302; 12 MRSA 1652
04/22/1969 Publication of enforcement information under 32 M.R.S.A. § 4057 Garth K. Chandler, AAG Leo M. Carignan, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4057
04/24/1969 Sale of unapproved spark arresters Jerome S. Matus, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests 12 MRSA 1456-A
04/25/1969 Conflict or compatibility of offices of town clerk, justice of the peace, deputy sheriff, and notary public George C. West, Deputy AG Richard E. Kierstead
04/25/1969 Certificates of financial responsibility "in behalf of" Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Wallace Brown, Supervisor, Driver Impairment, Motor Vehicles
05/05/1969 Opinion regarding consolidated wage combining plan Frank A. Farrington, AAG James C. Schoenthaler, Chairman, Employment Security Commission 26 MRSA 1082
05/07/1969 Disposition of buildings in the restricted zone of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Jerome S. Matus, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Director, State Parks and Recreation 12 MRSA 666
05/07/1969 Sale of certain biological products Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Francis G. Buzzell, Director, Agriculture 7 MRSA 1751; 7 MRSA 1808
05/08/1969 Conflict or compatibility of offices of town clerk, justice of the peace, deputy sheriff, county commissioner, and notary public George C. West, Deputy AG Richard E. Kierstead 19690425
05/08/1969 Drafting of complaints by district court clerks John N. Kelly, AAG Ralph E. Staples, Deputy Chief, State Police 112 Me. 282; 114 Me. 137
05/12/1969 Liability of State of Maine for medical expenses incurred with regard to treatment of state hospital patient for self-inflicted gunshot wound occurring at patient's parental residence Courtland D. Perry, AAG William E. Schumacher, Director, Bureau of Mental Health 34 MRSA 2511 ff
05/15/1969 School bus operator's license; result of failure of test on operation of bus John W. Benoit, Jr., AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 29 MRSA 2012
05/16/1969 Contingency Act allocations John W. Benoit, Jr. AAG Charles T. Trumbull, Executive Council 5 MRSA 3; 5 MRSA 1507 ff; 18 MRSA 1651 19760908
05/16/1969 Parking meter accuracy Garth K. Chandler, AAG C. P. Osgood, Director, Division of Consumer Protection, Agriculture 10 MRSA 2404
05/19/1969 Supervision of dental hygienist Garth K. Chandler, AAG Glen R. Hansen, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners 32 MRSA 1095
05/19/1969 Insurance premium tax James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 2511 ff; 15 USCA 1011 ff 79 Me. 593; 151 Me. 188; 35 S.Ct. 829; 61 S.Ct. 246; 82 S.Ct. 1380
05/20/1969 Conflict or compatibility of Tribal Representative and Registration Commissioner George C. West, Deputy AG Sam A. R. Albair, Executive Council Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2
05/22/1969 Appointment of Director of Mental Health to Office of Director of Mental Retardation Courtland D. Perry, AAG William F. Kearns, Jr., Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1967, c. 535 34 MRSA 2061 ff
05/22/1969 Revocation of corporate charter Jon R. Doyle, AAG Clarence M. Crosby, House PL 1969, c. 371 17 MRSA 1301-A This was found in the 5/22/1969 House Record
05/23/1969 Certification of certain Bureau of Taxation personnel James M. Cohen, AAG Marty V. Rosenthal, Maine Board of Accountancy 32 MRSA 3985
05/26/1969 Application of sales and use tax to certain credit unions James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation P&SL 1921, c. 93; P&SL 1927, c. 131; P&SL 1931, c. 11; PL 1941, c. 234; PL 1961, c. 385 9 MRSA 2; 9 MRSA 2601 ff; 36 MRSA 1760 94 Me. 192; 97 Me. 66; 105 Me. 76; 105 Me. 214; 115 Me. 176; 128 Me. 531; 138 Me. 117; 150 Me. 350; 151 Me. 473; 161 Me. 182; 161 Me. 391; 161 Me. 476; 5 S.Ct. 730 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §13 ff
05/26/1969 Property taxation of privately owned railroad tank cars James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 201; 36 MRSA 601 ff; 36 MRSA 706 ff 11 S.Ct. 876; 19 S.Ct. 599; 20 S.Ct. 631; 43 S.Ct. 366; 54 S.Ct. 152; 69 S.Ct. 432; 74 S.Ct. 757; 88 S.Ct. 995
05/29/1969 Staff employees of public accountants James M. Cohen, AAG Marty V. Rosenthal, Maine Board of Accountancy 32 MRSA 3985; 32 MRSA 3986
06/02/1969 Compatibility of office of state archivist and president of Maine Historical Society John W. Benoit, Jr., AAG Samuel S. Silsby, Jr., State Archivist P&SL 1822, c. 118; PL 1965, c. 441 27 MRSA 275 ff; 33 MRSA 655 114 Me. 443
06/03/1969 Adjustment of salaries of county officers by Legislature George C. West, Deputy AG Ronald S. Wight, House PL 1967, c. 541; Resolves 1969, c. 11 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 252
06/04/1969 Appointment of a faculty member of the University of Maine to membership on the board of trustees of the University Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor, Executive P&SL 1865, c. 532; PL 1967, c. 229 114 Me. 443
06/06/1969 Eligibility of bank commissioner George C. West, Deputy AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor, Executive 9 MRSA 1
06/10/1969 Official time designation for harness horse races or meets Jerome S. Matus, AAG E. B. Stevens, Executive Secretary, Horse Racing Commission 1 MRSA 151; 8 MRSA 268
06/10/1969 Is the suspension period for convictions of attempting to operate a motor vehicle under the influence, repealed by the enactment of Section 1312-A, Title 29, M.R.S.A.? Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State PL 1967, c. 546 29 MRSA 1312; 29 MRSA 1312-A 243 A.2d 726 19680905
06/10/1969 Per diem salary and expenses of board members Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Judy A. Vickery, Clerk Stenographer 2, Board of Hairdressers 32 MRSA 1601 19680202
06/10/1969 Occupancy of camp trailers on public highways Jerome S. Matus, AAG Charles E. Wyman, Director, Motor Vehicle PL 1967, c. 245 29 MRSA 1; 29 MRSA 958
06/17/1969 Intra-departmental transfer of funds George C. West, Deputy AG Richard L. Bailey, Accountant, Treasury 5 MRSA 150; 5 MRSA 1585
06/17/1969 Temporary permits for applicants for registration Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Judy A. Vickery, Clerk Stenographer 2, Board of Hairdressers 32 MRSA 1653 19621128
06/18/1969 Incompatibility of positions Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG James S. Erwin, AG 5 MRSA 194 114 Me. 443
06/18/1969 Certification of certain Maine Employment Security Commission Personnel, upon registration, without examination Frank A. Farrington, AAG Marty V. Rosenthal, Maine Board of Accountancy PL 1967, c. 344 32 MRSA 3985
06/25/1969 Whether bonus payments are to be considered as vacation pay Frank A. Farrington, AAG James C. Schoenthaler, Chairman, Employment Security Commission 26 MRSA 1193
07/02/1969 Application for barber shop license by state institution Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Bernard C. Taylor, Chairman, Board of Barbers 32 MRSA 301; 32 MRSA 352
07/08/1969 Windshield requirements under motor vehicle inspection law Richard S. Cohen, AAG Parker F. Hennessey, Chief, Maine State Police 29 MRSA 2122
07/16/1969 Conflict or compatibility of offices of county treasurer and municipal tax assessor George C. West, Deputy AG Norman P. Kenney, Treasurer, Waldo County 19680205
07/17/1969 School administrative districts as recipients of land and water conservation funds Jerome S. Matus, AAG Frederick M. Bartlett, Park and Recreation Commission 20 MRSA 211; 78 Stat. 897
07/25/1969 State employee pay plan Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Allen G. Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive P&SL 1969, c. 155
07/30/1969 Corporate franchise tax, Title 36 M.R.S.A. Sections 2401 through 2407 James M. Cohen, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 2401 ff; 36 MRSA 4752 151 Me. 473; 227 F.Supp. 751 19660817
08/01/1969 Parole eligibility of inmate serving two life sentences for murder Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1953, c. 382; PL 1957, c. 387; PL 1961, c. 242; PL 1969, c. 280 34 MRSA 1672; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §12; RS 1954, c. 149, §1; RS 1954, c. 149, §12
08/05/1969 Construction of Aroostook Mental Retardation Facility Courtland D. Perry, AAG William E. Schumacher, Director, Bureau of Mental Health P&SL 1967, c. 222 5 MRSA 1743; 34 MRSA 1
08/06/1969 Insurance premium taxes Wendell R. Davidson, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 24-A MRSA 404 ff; 36 MRSA 2511 ff 36 S.Ct. 34; 88 S.Ct. 506 19690303
08/11/1969 Hunting, etc. by Indians, P.L. 1969, Ch. 338 Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1969, c. 338 12 MRSA 2301
08/13/1969 Increase in mileage allowance to state employees, effective date of Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Maurice F. Williams, Commissioner, Finance & Administration PL 1969, c. 468; P&SL 1969, c. 154 5 MRSA 8 118 Me. 367 19590814
08/14/1969 Fee for copy of lake chart prepared under 38 M.R.S.A. § 323 Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Eugene P. Hart, Supervisor, Park and Recreation Commission PL 1963, c. 367; PL 1965, c. 173 38 MRSA 321 ff 19680718
08/15/1969 Setting of salaries George C. West, Deputy AG William A. Garside, Director, Legislative Finance SP 17 (104th Legis. 1969); SO (104th Legis. 1969) (see page 4642)
08/15/1969 Increase in capital stock - filing requirements Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 13 MRSA 201; RS 1883, c. 47, §20; RS 1903, c. 47, §39; RS 1903, c. 47, §40; RS 1930, c. 56, §48
09/03/1969 Legal investments for savings banks Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Elmer W. Campbell, Commissioner, Banks and Banking PL 1969, c. 401 9 MRSA 621 ff 19670519
09/04/1969 Interpretation of P. L. 1969, c. 165, relating to hotels under the liquor laws Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Chairman, Liquor Commission PL 1843, c. 27; PL 1846, c. 200; PL 1969, c. 165 28 MRSA 2; 28 MRSA 701 29 Me. 442
09/05/1969 Application of personal services preambles in appropriation acts to employees of the State Highway Commission George C. West, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission P&SL 1969, c. 121; P&SL 1969, c. 154; P&SL 1969, c. 197 23 MRSA 1651
09/12/1969 Effect of Me. Public Laws 1969, ch. 382 on regional planning commissions Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Franklin A. Milliken, Director of Regional and Local Planning PL 1969, c. 382 30 MRSA 4501 ff
09/12/1969 Deductions from minimum wage Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Madge E. Ames, Director Min. Wages, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 663 ff
09/12/1969 Legal loans for savings banks Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Elmer W. Campbell, Commissioner, Banks and Banking PL 1969, c. 401 9 MRSA 561 ff 19670519; 19690903
09/16/1969 Legality of negotiated bond issue George C. West, Deputy AG Dura S. Bradford, Deputy Treasurer, Treasury P&SL 1965, c. 277
09/16/1969 Interpretation of Sec. 301, Title 28 Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG William E. Gautreau, Director, Licensing Division, Liquor Commission 28 MRSA 301
09/16/1969 Applicability of Maine individual income tax to income received by Maine public school teachers after July 1, 1969, but which was earned prior to July 1, 1969 Wendell R. Davidson, AAG William T. Logan, Jr., Commissioner, Dept. of Education 61 S.Ct. 777
09/17/1969 Licensing beauty shops in nursing homes Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG W. E. Gilpatrick, Executive Secretary, State Board of Hairdressers 32 MRSA 301; 32 MRSA 1651
09/17/1969 Storm drainage Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG R. W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer, Water and Air Environmental Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 361; 38 MRSA 413; 38 MRSA 451
09/19/1969 Continued operation of a barber shop after the death of the licensed owner Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Alice B. Mann, Executive Secretary, Board of Barbers 32 MRSA 401 19641120
09/22/1969 Penalties in connection with late filing of quarterly wage reports Frank A. Farrington, AAG James C. Schoenthaler, Chairman, Employment Security Commission 26 MRSA 1051; 26 MRSA 1082
09/29/1969 Preamble to appropriation bills re personal services George C. West, Deputy AG William H. Garside, Legislative Finance Officer P&SL 1969, c. 121; P&SL 1969, c. 154; P&SL 1969, c. 197
10/01/1969 Council order show funds to be used George C. West, Deputy AG Allen G. Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive
10/01/1969 Certificate of organization of a corporation containing language allowing it to engage in the business of a gas light company George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 13 MRSA 71 ff; 35 MRSA 2301
10/01/1969 Real estate transfer tax Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1967, c. 537; P&SL 1967, c. 154 36 MRSA 4651 ff
10/03/1969 Pardon hearings James S. Erwin, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor, Executive 1 MRSA 401 ff
10/06/1969 Purchase of executive aircraft George C. West, Deputy AG Sam A. R. Albair, Executive Council 6 MRSA 2; 6 MRSA 42; 36 MRSA 2906; 39 MRSA 2912
10/06/1969 Section 452, refund on tax on malt liquor Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Chairman, Liquor Commission 28 MRSA 452
10/09/1969 Revocation of kennel license Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG S. F. Dorrance, Assistant Director, Division of Animal Industry, Agriculture 7 MRSA 3451
10/15/1969 Tax status under sales and use tax law of pre-primary non-profit educational institutions Jerome S. Matus, AAG Thomas S. Squires, Assistant Director, Sales Tax, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 1760
10/15/1969 State income tax on state retirement system benefit payments Wendell R. Davidson, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1941, c. 328; P&SL 1969, c. 154 5 MRSA 1001 ff; 36 MRSA 5101 ff 67 Me. 291; 151 Me. 473; 156 Me. 123; 243 A.2d 726; 247 A.2d 919
10/15/1969 Status of Commissioner as a fish & game warden Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Ronald T. Speers, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries & Game 12 MRSA 2001 ff; 12 MRSA 1952
10/16/1969 Authority of personnel director Harry N. Starbranch, AAG Willard R. Harris, Director, Personnel 5 MRSA 672; 5 MRSA 751 ff
10/23/1969 This is in reply to your memorandum of October 2, 1969 Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 101; 21 MRSA 171; 21 MRSA 241
10/24/1969 Submarine cable in great pond - permit requirements Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forestry P&SL 1969, c. 49 12 MRSA 514
11/05/1969 Great ponds Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Charles L. Boothby, Executive Director, Soil & Water Conservation Commission 42 Me. 209
11/05/1969 Public reserved lots Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forestry 30 MRSA 4162
11/11/1969 Eligibility for adjustment of retirement Harry N. Starbranch, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1969, c. 415
11/12/1969 Purchaser of airplane by Department of Aeronautics Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Henry L. Cranshaw, State Controller, Accounts and Control PL 1969, c. 498 6 MRSA 4; 6 MRSA 12 ff
11/13/1969 Fill in great pond Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forestry 12 MRSA 514 30 Me. 47; 76 Me. 197; 86 Me. 319
11/13/1969 Liquor Commissioner's power to refund tax Richard W. Gerrity, AAG Keith Ingraham, Chairman, Liquor Commission PL 1957, c. 355; PL 1963, c. 303 28 MRSA 452
11/17/1969 Executive authority to transfer funds George C. West, Deputy AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor; Executive Council P&SL 1967, c. 152 5 MRSA 1585
11/19/1969 License from P.U.C. to operate school buses Horace S. Libby, General Counsel, Public Utilities Commission; George C. West, Deputy AG Keith L. Crocket, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Education PL 1969, c. 16 1 MRSA 72; 29 MRSA 2011; 35 MRSA 1643
11/20/1969 Fee for temporary real estate license Richard W. Gerrity, AAG Leo M. Carrigan, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4102-A; 32 MRSA 4107; 32 MRSA 4107-A; 32 MRSA 4110
12/02/1969 Conflict or compatibility of offices of Legislator and various other positions Clayton N. Howard, AAG Bennett D. Katz, Senate Me. Const. Art. IX, §2 19260220; 19301003; 19350412; 19350520; 19351204; 19360306; 19400321; 19481217; 19510427; 19621119
12/05/1969 Affect of P.L. 1969, Chapter 460, An Act to Provide for the Expunging of Certain Records of Arrest on State Division of Probation and Parole Courtland D. Perry, AAG G. Raymond Nicholes, Director, Probate and Parole PL 1969, c. 460 4 MRSA 173; 16 MRSA 600; 34 MRSA 1; 34 MRSA 1502; 34 MRSA 1551; 34 MRSA 1675
12/09/1969 Applicability of P.L. 1969, Chapter 320 to Governor Baxter State School for the Deaf in Providing Certain Services to Students Courtland D. Perry, AAG Joseph P. Youngs, Jr., Supt., Governor Baxter State School for the Deaf PL 1969, c. 320 32 MRSA 1658 ff
12/10/1969 Pollution abatement facility planning grants Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG George C. Gromley, Supervision Engineer, Environmental Improvement Commission PL 1969, ch. 499 38 MRSA 411 ff; 33 USCA 466 ff 19681003
12/16/1969 State Board of Education, no jurisdiction of State Principals' Association George C. West, Deputy AG William T. Logan, Jr., Commissioner, Dept. of Education 13 MRSA 901 ff; 20 MRSA 161; 20 MRSA 473
12/16/1969 Incompatibility of offices Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Donaldson Koons, Chairman, Environmental Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 361
12/23/1969 Conflict or compatibility of offices of superintendent of schools serving on the State Board of Education George C. West, Deputy AG Charles F. Trumbull 20 MRSA 59; 20 MRSA 101; 20 MRSA 102; 20 MRSA 152
00/00/1970 Fish and game commissioner as candidate for political office John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG 12 MRSA 1951 72 Me. 542; 111 Me. 428 Me. Const. Art. I, §23; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2; Me. Const. Art. IX, §5
01/06/1970 Regulation of beaver trapping season Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Ronald T. Speers, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1969, c. 255 12 MRSA 2360
01/07/1970 Memorandum of law concerning questions posed by the Senate of the State of Maine respecting Legislative Document no. 24, Resolve, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution Providing for Convening of the Legislature at Such Times as the Legislatue Deems Necessary Jon R. Doyle, AAG Resolves 1969, c. 74; SP 0000 (104th Legis. 1969); HP 0000 (104th Legis. 1969) 1 MRSA 352 111 Me. 428; 118 Me. 544; 231 A.2d 617; 261 A.2d 53 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. X, §4 See pages 39-41 of the 1/6/1970 Senate Record for unnumbered Senate Order. See page 52 of the 1/8/1970 House Record for unnumbered House Order
01/08/1970 Interest on fish and game moneys deposited with State Treasurer Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG C. Keith Miller, Business Manager, Inland Fisheries and Game P&SL 1969, c. 143 5 MRSA 135
01/09/1970 National banks Wendell R. Davidson, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 4751 ff; 12 USCA 548
01/12/1970 License requirements - private outfalls; municipal sewers Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG William R. Adams, Director, Environmental Improvement Commission PL 1967, c. 324 38 MRSA 370; 38 MRSA 413 19620830; 19671229
01/12/1970 Men's Correctional Center inmate eligibility for parole hearing Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Marton R. Johnson, Superintendent, Men's Correctional Center 34 MRSA 1673
01/14/1970 Liability of national banks for sales and use taxes Wendell R. Davidson, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 12 USCA 548; 83 Stat. 434 88 S.Ct. 2173
01/14/1970 Conflict or compatibility of offices of Legislator and municipal valuation appeals board Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Sam A. R. Albair, Executive Council PL 1969, c. 502 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2
01/16/1970 Conflict of compatibility of offices of instructor, teacher or professor employed by the University of Maine and member of the Legislature George C. West, Deputy AG Russell Cotnoir 19670724
01/16/1970 Appointment of disclosure commissioner Garth K. Chandler, AAG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 14 MRSA 3351 ff
01/19/1970 Conflict or compatibility of offices of county commissioner and municipal valuation appeals board George C. West, Deputy AG Walter W. Cameron, Executive Council 30 MRSA 51
01/26/1970 Compensation and expense of Executive Council Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Kenneth D. Robinson, Chairman, Executive Council 2 MRSA 51; 3 MRSA 2 19460624; 19600120
02/02/1970 Practices subject to licensure under 32 M.R.S.A. Chapter 23-A - hearing aid dealers and fitters Courtland D. Perry, AAG Henry R. Tobin, Member, Board of Licensing Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters PL 1969, c. 320 32 MRSA 1658 ff
02/03/1970 Executive Director - Maine Land Use Regulation Commission Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forestry PL 1969, c. 494 5 MRSA 671; 5 MRSA 711; 12 MRSA 681 ff
02/03/1970 Conflict or compatibility of offices of county commissioner and employee of the University of Maine George C. West, Deputy AG Gwilyn R. Roberts 30 MRSA 51
02/06/1970 Voting status of persons residing on federal property within the state James S. Erwin, AG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State PL 1867, c. 66 1 MRSA §9; 21 MRSA 241 ff; 4 USCA 105 ff; 14 USCA 104 78 Me. 401 Me. Const. Art. II, §1; US Const. Art. I, §8 19560907; 19580701
02/06/1970 Taxability of distribution of capital assets of corporation under real estate transfers law - 36 M.R.S.A. §§ 4651-4654 Jerome S. Matus, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 4651 ff
02/12/1970 Conflict or compatibility of offices of Legislator and instructor at the Maine Maritime Academy George C. West, Deputy AG George P. Jacobs P&SL 1947, c. 24 20 MRSA 2252
02/12/1970 Conflict or compatibility of offices of State Senator and Vice President and Director of the Canal National Bank George C. West, Deputy AG James S. Erwin, AG Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11
02/23/1970 License of auctioneer for Small Business Administration Clayton N. Howard, AAG Leo Carignan, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4001; 15 USCA 624 19560629
02/24/1970 Use of funds from dedicated revenue to pay rent for office space George C. West, Deputy AG John G. Feehan, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission 35 MRSA 1501; 35 MRSA 1557
02/24/1970 Conflict or compatibility of offices of Legislator and instructor at the Maine Maritime Academy George C. West, Deputy AG George P. Jacobs 19700212
02/26/1970 Per diem allowance for interim legislative investigating committee Jon R. Doyle, AAG Samuel A. Hinds, Assistant Finance Officer, Legislative Finance Office S.P. 633 (104th Legis. 1969) 3 MRSA 2 ff; 3 MRSA 163 148 Me. 528; 152 Me. 302; 159 Me. 77 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §7
02/27/1970 Practices authorized to be engaged in by person holding trainee permit Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Henry R. Tobin, Chairman, Board for Licensing Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters 32 MRSA 1658-G
03/03/1970 Charging for office space Garth K. Chandler, AAG Charles F. Rogan, Executive Secretary, Electricians' Examining Board 5 MRSA 151; 5 MRSA 1586; 5 MRSA 1742; 32 MRSA 1154
03/17/1970 Jurisdiction of governor and council to authorize transfer of funds from bond issue account to general fund appropriation account Courtland D. Perry, AAG Charles F. Trumbull, Member of the Executive Council P&SL 1967, c. 191; P&SL 1969, c. 194 5 MRSA 1585 19691117
03/19/1970 Conflict of interest of Legislator serving as municipal selectman, assessor, and overseer of the poor John E. Quinn, AAG H. Sawin Millet, Jr., House 116 Me. 208; 128 Me. 1; 148 Me. 176 Me. Const. Art. IV, §11
03/27/1970 Transfer of funds between general fire prevention and safety projects item and institutional fire prevention and safety projects items contained in bond issue P&SL 1969, Chapter 194 Courtland D. Perry, AAG K. B. Burns, Director, Bureau of Business Management, Mental Health & Corrections P&SL 1969, c. 194
04/07/1970 Richmond Utilities District Clayton N. Howard, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1961, c. 154 5 MRSA 1092
04/08/1970 Increases in Maine State Retirement System contributions Warren E. Winslow, Jr., AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1062; 5 MRSA 1095
04/09/1970 Lewiston Urban Renewal Authority Clayton N. Howard, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092; 30 MRSA 4801 ff 116 Me. 86
04/24/1970 Councils of governments Clayton N. Howard, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1222; 5 MRSA 1223; 30 MRSA 1981 ff; 42 USCA 410; 42 USCA 418
05/29/1970 Responsibility of administration of employment security law George C. West, Deputy AG James C. Schoenthaler, Chairman, Employment Security Commission 1 MRSA 71; 26 MRSA 1041 ff
05/29/1970 State grants to federally funded construction John M. R. Paterson, AAG George C. Gormley, Supervising Engineer, Environmental Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 411; 33 USCA 466 ff
05/29/1970 Ballots, printed stickers George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 701
06/15/1970 Authorized representative of a political subdivision; aeronautics; 'school teacher' John W. Benoit, Jr. Deputy AG Linwood F. Wright, Director, Aeronautics 6 MRSA 12; 6 MRSA 162; 20 MRSA 161; 20 MRSA 471 ff; 30 MRSA 1901 127 Me. 255; 135 Me. 459
06/25/1970 Town's method of voting upon articles prepared by Maine School Building Authority; secret ballot John W. Benoit, Jr. Deputy AG Keith L. Crockett, Secretary-Treasurer, Maine School Building Authority, Education 20 MRSA 22; 20 MRSA 215; 20 MRSA 3501 ff; 30 MRSA 2061; 30 MRSA 5101 ff 91 Me. 367
07/07/1970 Commutation power of governor and council Courtland D. Perry, AAG G. Raymond Nicholes, Director, Probate and Parole, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1969, c. 433 22 MRSA 2362; 34 MRSA 1673
07/09/1970 Applicability of Maine labor laws to civilian employer on a military base John M. R. Paterson, AAG Madge E. Ames, Director Min. Wages, Labor and Industry PL 1959, c. 213 1 MRSA 8 ff; 26 MRSA 664 111 Me. 78; 211 F.Supp. 457 Me. Const. Art. I, §8
07/09/1970 Ownership of public lots John M. R. Paterson, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner, Forests 97 Me. 331
07/10/1970 Third party petitions George C. West, Deputy AG Elden H. Shute, Jr., Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 492
07/14/1970 Possible revocation of aircraft dealers registration Garth K. Chandler, AAG Linwood F. Wright, Director, Aeronautics 6 MRSA 14 ff
07/21/1970 Formation of sewer districts E. Stephen Murray, AAG William R. Adams, Director, Environmental Improvement Commission PL 1965, c. 310; PL 1967, c. 524 38 MRSA 1061 ff
07/29/1970 Brunswick Housing Authority - political subdivision Clayton N. Howard, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1222; 5 MRSA 1223; 30 MRSA 4601 116 Me. 86 19610929; 19700424
08/06/1970 Voting Rights Act amendments of 1970 James S. Erwin, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor PL 1967, c. 225 21 MRSA 241; 21 MRSA 242; 21 MRSA 281 ff; 21 MRSA 312; 21 MRSA 672; 21 MRSA 831; 21 MRSA 1251 ff; 84 Stat. 314 119 Me. 603; 103 US 370; 66 S.Ct. 761; 86 S.Ct. 1717 Me. Const. Art. II, §1; Me. Const. Art. X, §6
08/13/1970 Title 32, section 4182 M.R.S.A. (certification of social workers without examination) Keith N. Edgerly, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Department of Health and Welfare 32 MRSA 4179 ff 157 Me. 234
08/17/1970 Required filing of affidavit by foreign corporation George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 9 MRSA 222; 9 MRSA 3201; 13 MRSA 591 ff
08/18/1970 Transfer of federally purchased equipment George C. West, Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Commissioner, Education P&SL 1967, c. 229 20 USCA 871 ff
08/24/1970 Building at SMVTI George C. West, Deputy AG Richard G. Bachelder, Supervising Engineer, Planning & Development Division - BPI P&SL 1969, c. 240 1 MRSA 71 143 Me. 207; 155 Me. 270; 158 Me. 180
09/11/1970 Withdrawal agreement - multiple listing service Clayton N. Howard, AAG Leo Carignan, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4001
09/17/1970 Boiler regulation in a commercial, nuclear, electric power plant in Maine Charles R. Larouche, AAG Joseph W. Emerson, Chief Inspector of boilers, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 142; 26 MRSA 173; 35 MRSA 15; 35 MRSA 54; 42 USCA 2014 ff
10/01/1970 University of Maine motor vehicles Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Raymond Rideout, Ch. Gov. Operations, Legislature P&SL 1865, c. 532; PL 1945, c. 98; P&SL 1967, c. 229; PL 1969, c. 544 20 MRSA 2252; 29 MRSA 256; 36 MRSA 1483 105 Me. 214 19430317; 19450430
10/16/1970 Augmented water flow for dilution purposes John M. R. Paterson, AAG Henry Mann, Chemist, Environmental Improvement Commission 233 A.2d 718; 254 A.2d 597
10/16/1970 Maine Industrial Building Authority aid to existing firms Charles R. Larouche, AAG Roderic C. O'Connor, Manager, Industrial Building Authority PL 1957, c. 41; PL 1965, c. 142; PL 1967, c. 525 10 MRSA 702
10/16/1970 Municipal home rule Charles R. Larouche, AAG Samuel H. Slosberg, Director of Legislative Research Resolves 1969, c. 29; PL 1969, c. 563 30 MRSA 1902; 30 MRSA 1911 ff; 30 MRSA 2051; 30 MRSA 5602; 30 MRSA 5603; 30 MRSA 5701 45 Me. 133; 110 Me. 46; 131 Me. 23; 146 Me. 211; 24 S.Ct. 510 Me. Const. Art. I, §15; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §14; Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1
11/09/1970 Conflict or compatibility of offices of Legislator and Maine Mining Commission John Bader, Maine Mining Commission
11/23/1970 Ferry service to all islands in Casco Bay Clayton N. Howard, AAG Richard Spear, Manager, Maine State Ferry Service P&SL 1929, c. 114; P&SL 1957, c. 190; P&SL 1959, c. 79; P&SL 1959, c. 125
11/24/1970 Permitted charges under 9 M.R.S.A. Section 229 Clayton N. Howard, AAG Elmer W. Campbell, Commissioner, Banks and Banking 9 MRSA 229; 24-A MRSA 2851; 24-A MRSA 2861 412 F.2d 635
11/24/1970 Game warden pilot cannot go beyond age 60 Charles R. Larouche, AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1965, c. 445 5 MRSA 1121
12/03/1970 Vacancy in seat of Representative of Penobscot Indian Tribe John M. R. Paterson, AAG James H. Murphy, Commissioner, Indian Affairs P&SL 1963, c. 233 3 MRSA 2; 22 MRSA 4792 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §6
12/07/1970 Apparent conflict between insurance code and tax statute re retaliation taxes on foreign insurance companies Charles R. Larouche, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Commissioner, Insurance 24 MRSA 526; 24-A MRSA 428; 36 MRSA 2519
12/10/1970 Commutation of sentence prior to commencement Courtland D. Perry, AAG G. Raymond Nichols, Director, Division of Probation and Parole Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11
12/15/1970 Minimum lot size for residential purposes E. Stephen Murray, AAG William R. Adams, Director, Environmental Improvement Commission PL 1969, c. 365 12 MRSA 4801
12/23/1970 Authority of Electrician's Examining Board to require construction changes Charles R. Larouche, AAG Niran C. Bates, Chairman, Cultural Building Authority PL 1967, c. 69 32 MRSA 1101 ff
01/07/1971 Limestone Water & Sewer District conflict or incompatibility of office George C. West, Deputy AG Freddie J. Pelletier P&SL 1957, c. 59
01/07/1971 Game wardens flying airplanes James S. Erwin, AG Maynard F. Marsh, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries & Game 5 MRSA 1121 19701124
01/08/1971 Farnsworth Library and Art Museum John M. R. Paterson, AAG Madge E. Ames, Director, Division of Minimum Wage, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 624; 26 MRSA 663 ff 102 F.2d 481
01/11/1971 Participation of the Maine State Parks and Recreation Commission in the Historic Preservation Program established by 16 U.S.C. §§ 470-a - 470-m, Pub. L. 89-665 (1966) E. Stephen Murray, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Director, Parks and Recreation Commission 12 MRSA 601 ff; 16 USCA 470-a ff
01/12/1971 Resignation of Senator James Martin Jon R. Doyle, Deputy AG Kenneth P. MacLeod, President of the Senate 21 MRSA 1501 ff 114 Me. 62 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §4-A
01/13/1971 Authority of Governor and Council to transfer funds from a bond issue account to a surplus fund account Jon R. Doyle, Deputy AG R. Lafayette Ervin, Executive Council P&SL 1967, c. 167 5 MRSA 1585 19691117; 19700317
02/01/1971 Incompatibility/selectman, assessor Jon R. Doyle, Deputy AG David Ault, House Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19230306; 19260220; 19320303; 19360506; 19481217; 19700319
02/11/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of legislator and member of the State Military Defense Commission George C. West, Deputy AG James S. Erwin, AG
03/01/1971 Unclaimed funds of life insurers Charles R. Larouche, AAG Harold E. Trahey, 1st Deputy, Insurance 24-A MRSA 4551 ff
03/03/1971 Ordinance limiting number of building permits issued each year E. Stephen Murray, AAG Alan Goodwin, Director, Technical Services, State Planning Office 30 MRSA 2151; 30 MRSA 4951 ff 135 Me. 114; 136 Me. 4
03/05/1971 Davis-Bacon Act and minimum wage George C. West, Deputy AG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission PL 1967, c. 403 26 MRSA 1303; 26 MRSA 1314; 23 USCA 113; 40 USCA 276a; 46 Stat. 1494 Presidential Proclamation No. 4031
03/12/1971 Authority of State Probation and Parole Board to terminate life sentence, permitting execution of sentence for escape Courtland D. Perry, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison 34 MRSA 710; 34 MRSA 1671 ff; 34 MRSA 1964
03/19/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of Economic Development Representative for Maine in the Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration and county commissioner George C. West, Deputy AG Philip H. Bartram
03/31/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of selectman and road commissioner George C. West, Deputy AG Francis Brown, House 23 MRSA 2701; 30 MRSA 2251
04/05/1971 Use of portion of Boys Training Center Diagnostic Unit general fund bond issue proceeds for alterations to security and infirmary building Courtland D. Perry, AAG Ward Murphy, Director, Bureau of Corrections P&SL 1970, c. 240 19691211
04/07/1971 Dual licensing as individual and as designated broker Clayton N. Howard, AAG Leo M. Carrigan, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4110; 32 MRSA 4114
04/23/1971 Creditable service for service to parochial schools & academies Clayton N. Howard, AAG Edward L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement 5 MRSA 1094
04/27/1971 Eligibility of residents of unorganized territory for preliminary planning grants Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG George C. Gormley, Chief, Bureau of Water Pollution Control, Environmental Improvement Commission 38 MRSA 412
04/27/1971 Non-concurrent execution of Maine State Prison sentence by transferee under New England Interstate Corrections Compact Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison 15 MRSA 1702; 34 MRSA 1291 ff
05/03/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of selectman, assessor, and overseer of the poor George C. West, Deputy AG H. Manuel Stacey Includes note: "Also see file "Icompatibility" Norman G. Pratt"
05/04/1971 Stipend payments on premiums paid for pony racing John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture 7 MRSA 61 ff
05/05/1971 Location of trust company or banking institution for bank stock tax purposes Jerome S. Matus, AAG Norman K. Ferguson, State Treasurer, Treasury Department 36 MRSA 4751 ff
05/06/1971 "Airport Construction Fund"; Aroostook Regional Airport Authority; construction grant Re Northern Aroostook Airport John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Linwood F. Wright, Director, Aeronautics P&SL 1969, c. 254 6 MRSA 162; 30 MRSA 1951 ff
05/06/1971 Extent of forest commissioner's jurisdiction under 12 M.R.S.A. §514 Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Fred E. Holt, Deputy Commissioner 12 MRSA 514 82 Me. 48
05/11/1971 Computation of general purpose aid allocation; Public Law 874 funds John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Carroll R. McGary, Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 851
05/11/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of Legislator and member of the Portland Harbor Commission George C. West, Deputy AG Henry Steinfeld
05/11/1971 L.D. 1595 105th Legislature, relating to employment security Frank A. Farrington, AAG James C. Schoenthaler, Chairman, Employment Security Commission PL 1971, c. 538 26 MRSA 1043; 84 Stat. 695
05/25/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of Legislator and trustee of the University of Maine Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG John F. Clemente, House 20 MRSA 2252 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2
06/01/1971 Providing educational opportunities for physically handicapped or exceptional children "within practical limits" John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Carroll R. McGary, Commissioner, Education LD 896 (105th Legis. 1971) 20 MRSA 101; 20 MRSA 3111 ff 19640205
06/04/1971 Interpretation of Title 17 M.R.S.A. § 303 Garth K. Chandler, AAG Emery H. McIntyre, Maine State Police 17 MRSA 301 ff
06/14/1971 Monthly reports of wholesalers Garth K. Chandler, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Chairman, Maine State Liquor Commission 1 MRSA 401 ff
06/15/1971 Financial responsibility law, filing of proof Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 29 MRSA 783
06/18/1971 Appeal from revocation to probation Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William Kimball, Assistant Director, Division of Probation and Parole, Mental Health and Corrections 275 A.2d 815
07/20/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of constable and deputy sheriff and employee of the State Highway Commission Asa C. Richardson, AAG A. G. Powers 80 Stat. 378
07/23/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of city clerk and bail commissioner Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Arthur C. Verow, City Clerk, Brewer 14 MRSA 5541; 14 MRSA 5542; 30 MRSA 51; 30 MRSA 2352; 30 MRSA 5351 114 Me. 443
07/23/1971 State Police and wardens - 20 years retirement provision, 5 M.R.S.A. §1121 Clayton N. Howard, AAG Edward L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Retirement PL 1963, c. 377; PL 1971, c. 520 5 MRSA 1121; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §6 19630308
07/27/1971 Pay increase for unclassified employee George C. West, Deputy AG Whitney B. Newcomb, Coordinator, V-T Education P&SL 1971, c. 117; P&SL 1971, c. 146
07/28/1971 Retirement benefits from both retirement system and from the Judiciary retirement plan Clayton N. Howard, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1094
07/29/1971 Clarification to preamble of P. & S. Laws 1971, Chapters 91, 117 & 146 George C. West, Deputy AG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel P&SL 1971, c. 91; P&SL 1971, c. 117; P&SL 1971, c. 146 19690905; 19690929
08/02/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of legislator and trustee of the Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Richard J. Carey, Mayor, Waterville P&SL 1971, c. 45 3 Me. 481 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10
08/04/1971 Payments on behalf of vocational rehabilitation clients not "aid to the disabled" and not payable into special revenue account of Department of Mental Health and Corrections Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Albert Anderson, Jr., Director, Bureau of Mental Retardation PL 1965, c. 503; PL 1969, c. 349; PL 1969, c. 457 22 MRSA 3051; 22 MRSA 3301; 34 MRSA 2152
08/06/1971 Regulations of Augusta State Airport Jon R. Doyle, Deputy AG Linwood F. Wright, Director, Aeronautics PL 1969, c. 591; PL 1971, c. 404 5 MRSA 2351 ff; 6 MRSA 1 ff 74 F.2d 816; 171 F. Supp. 946
08/09/1971 The gross direct premium tax as applied to a special contractual insurance arrangement Jerome S. Matus, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 24-A MRSA 3; 24-A MRSA 2401 ff; 36 MRSA 2511 ff
08/11/1971 Use of proceeds from certain bond issues Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG William R. Adams, Director, Environmental Improvement Commission P&SL 1965, c. 235; P&SL 1969, c. 181; PL 1971, c. 535
08/12/1971 Applicability of personnel law grievance procedure in instance of proposed non-appointment of Pineland Hospital and Training Center superintendent Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William F. Kearns, Jr., Comissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1969, c. 512; PL 1971, c. 350 5 MRSA 678; 5 MRSA 711; 34 MRSA 2151 62 Me. 296; 71 Me. 361; 71 Me. 380; 105 Me. 91; 227 A.2d 606; 258 A.2d 266
08/16/1971 Authority to license air ambulance services Ruth L. Crowley, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1969, c. 359 32 MRSA 62
08/18/1971 P.L. 1971, Ch. 268, An Act Relating to Sale Price of Liquor Jon R. Doyle, Deputy AG Keith Ingraham, Chairman, Liquor Commission PL 1971, c. 268 28 MRSA 204; 28 MRSA 451 217 A.2d 203; 241 A.2d 802; 247 A.2d 919; 251 A.2d 427; 268 A.2d 884; 156 Me. 160; 158 Me. 180; 160 Me. 240; 86 S.Ct. 636
08/18/1971 Construction of swimming pool at the Pineland Hospital and Training Center Courtland D. Perry, AAG Richard Batchelder, Supervising Engineer, Bureau of Public Improvements Resolves 1971, c. 30 5 MRSA 1501 ff
08/18/1971 Fire permission requirements in Maine forestry district Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Fred E. Holt, Deputy Commissioner, Forestry PL 1965, c. 226; PL 1971, c. 179 12 MRSA 1401 ff
08/18/1971 Separate identity of Baxter State Park in the context of the reorganization of state government James S. Erwin, AG Lawrence Stuart, Director, Park and Recreation Commission HP 1443 (105th Legis. 1971); PL 1971, c. 491
08/19/1971 Questions concerning Me. Public Laws 1971, c. 535 Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG William R. Adams, Director, Environmental Improvement Commission PL 1971, c. 535 1 MRSA 72 103 Me. 37; 107 Me. 207; 130 Me. 261; 145 Me. 24; 55 US 568
08/20/1971 P&SL 1971, Chapter 138 -- An Act Appropriating Funds for Drug Abuse Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William E. Schumacher, Director, Bureau of Mental Health P&SL 1971, c. 138
09/01/1971 P.L. 1971, c. 366; Meaning of "guarantees" appearing in Section 1022, sub-§ 2 John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1971, c. 366 7 MRSA 1016 ff 160 Me. 357
09/01/1971 Indian reservations - local liquor options Charles R. Larouche, AAG Kermit V. Lipez, Administrative Assistant, Executive PL 1969, c. 360 1 MRSA 1; 1 MRSA 72; 28 MRSA 101 ff; 28 MRSA 252 21 Me. 535; 84 Me. 465; 6 S.Ct. 718 19040506
09/01/1971 Eligibility of 18-19 year old voters to hold elective office Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State 30 MRSA 2060 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §5; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §4; US Const. Art. I, §3
09/01/1971 Incompatibility of office Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 5 MRSA 4; 21 MRSA 1254 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2
09/01/1971 Commission powers re safety measures for quarry operators Robert G. Fuller, Jr., AAG John A. Bader, Director, Maine Mining Commission 10 MRSA 2201 ff 19710224
09/02/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of deputy sheriff, building inspector and town meeting moderator James S. Erwin, AG Dean F. Jewett
09/09/1971 Retirement system eligibility of Bingham Water District Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1911, c. 13 5 MRSA 1092
09/13/1971 6 month and 3 month residency requirement Clayton N. Howard, AAG Leo M. Carignan, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 21 MRSA 241; 32 MRSA 4103 68 S.Ct. 1156; 69 S.Ct. 12; 89 S.Ct. 1322; 93 F.Supp. 554
09/22/1971 Applicability of plumbing code John M. R. Paterson, AAG Earle Tibbetts, Sanitary Engineering, Health and Welfare 22 MRSA 42; 32 MRSA 3301 ff; 32 MRSA 3401 ff; 32 MRSA 3502 ff; RS 1954, c. 25, §192 133 Me. 468; 265 A.2d 711; 74 US 482; 53 S.Ct. 210
09/23/1971 Legality of construction subsidy paid district on basis of lease-purchase payments John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 854; 20 MRSA 3457 ff
10/01/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of county commissioner and city councilor George C. West, Deputy AG Ralph Amerigan, Commissioner, Cumberland County 19680404
10/05/1971 Municipal jurisdiction of proposed dredging in coastal wetlands John M. R. Paterson, AAG Ronald Greene, Chairman, Wetlands Control Board PL 1967, c. 348; PL 1969, c. 379 12 MRSA 4701 ff
10/07/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of clerk of courts, clerk to the county commissioners and city councilor George C. West, Deputy AG Edward I. Bernstein, Clerk of Courts, Cumberland County
10/08/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of chairman of the board of voter registration and city councilor George C. West, Deputy AG Robert Shepard, Press Secretary, Executive 21 MRSA 42; 21 MRSA 43
10/18/1971 Taxability of variable annuity insurance Jerome S. Matus, AAG Neal Bodwell, Director, Excise Tax Division, Bureau of Taxation PL 1967, c. 453; PL 1969, c. 412 36 MRSA 2511 ff
11/10/1971 Interpretation of grants to regional technical vocational centers Craig H. Nelson, AAG Elwood A. Padham, Assistant Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 2356-A ff
11/22/1971 Acceptance of nomination of two political parties John Kendrick, AAG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1971, c. 89 21 MRSA 441 ff
11/23/1971 Jurisdiction of Maine Land Use Commission over mainland plantations E. Stephen Murray, AAG James S. Haskell, Jr., Executive Director, Maine Land Use Commission PL 1969, c. 494; PL 1971, c. 457 12 MRSA 681 ff; 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 451; 21 MRSA 701 128 Me. 293
11/23/1971 Jurisdiction of Maine Land Use Commission over mainland plantations E. Stephen Murray, AAG James S. Haskell, Jr., Executive Director, Maine Land Use Commission PL 1969, c. 494; PL 1971, c. 457 12 MRSA 681 ff; 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 451; 21 MRSA 701 128 Me. 293 This contains a different syllabus than the published version
12/07/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of part-time corporation counsel and private practice George C. West, Deputy AG Gerald E. Talbot
12/07/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of legislator and assistant to city attorney George C. West, Deputy AG Theodore S. Curtis, Jr., House
12/09/1971 Election of retirement benefits under Section 1124(3) Clayton N. Howard, AAG Edward L. Walter, Executive Secretary, Retirement & Pensions 5 MRSA 1124
12/10/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of janitor employed by a school department and member of superintending school committee George C. West, Deputy AG Jean T. Barker, Town Clerk, Bar Harbor 30 MRSA 1901; 30 MRSA 2251
12/10/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of water commissioner and employee of the same water district George C. West, Deputy AG Leon E. Roehrig, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Lisbon Falls
12/17/1971 School committee's acceptance or rejection of high school tuition students John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Asa A. Gordon, Assistant Commissioner, School Admins. Services, Education PL 1971, c. 223; PL 1971, c. 530 20 MRSA 3457
12/22/1971 Retirement of judges; meaning of "consecutive years" in 4 M.R.S.A. § 103 John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor, Executive 1 MRSA 71; 4 MRSA 103
12/22/1971 Conflict or compatibility of offices of teacher and member of State Board of Education George C. West, Deputy AG Allen G. Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive
12/22/1971 Conflict of compatibility of offices of trustee of the Maine Maritime Academy and legislator George C. West, Deputy AG Richard W. Logan, Executive Council P&SL 1947, c. 24
01/03/1972 Ordinance relating to taking of clams from flats Lee M. Schepps, AAG Ronald W. Greene P&SL 1849, c. 264; P&SL 1895, c. 216; P&SL 1921, c. 115; P&SL 1951, c. 118; P&SL 1957, c. 177; PL 1959, c. 331; PL 1963, c. 277 12 MRSA 4252; RS 1954, c. 38, §49; RS 1954, c. 37-A, §50 45 Me. 133; 89 Me. 448; 133 Me. 337; 144 Me. 116; 151 Me. 188; 156 Me. 123; 141 F.Supp. 862; 17 U.S. 518 The first page of this opinion is missing.
01/04/1972 Interpretation of Article II, §1 of the Constitution of the State of Maine and 21 M.R.S.A. §242(4), relating to college students claiming residency in Maine for voting purposes James S. Erwin, AG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 242 76 Me. 158 Me. Const. Art. II, §1
01/06/1972 Utilization of alternate methods of paying school construction aid (3460) on Maine School Building Authority projects John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Keith L. Crockett, Secretary-Treasurer, Maine School Building Authority, Education 20 MRSA 3451 ff; 20 MRSA 3507
02/02/1972 Conflict or compatibility of offices of teacher-aide in a school administrative district and district director from one of the towns in the district George C. West, Deputy AG Dorothy Steward 20 MRSA 472
02/03/1972 Use of public credit by municipality to assist private industrial and manufacturing enterprises Lee M. Schepps, AAG Richard L. Kelso, Director, Economic Development 30 MRSA 1911 ff; 30 MRSA 5325 ff 58 Me. 590; 60 Me. 124; 111 Me. 486; 144 Me. 54; 147 Me. 417; 150 Me. 33; 161 Me. 182; 223 A.2d 423; 87 US 655; 20 S.Ct. 477; 21 S.Ct. 210; 38 S.Ct. 112 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. VIII; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8-A; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-A; Me. Const. Art. IX, §15
02/07/1972 Whether buses used by nursery and other pre-school institutions are to be considered "school buses" under Maine law John R. Atwood, AAG Kenneth Wood, Maine State Police 29 MRSA 2011
02/09/1972 Legality of Council Order requesting an increase in the salaries of the members of the Public Utilities Commission George C. West, Deputy AG Edmund C. Darey, Chairman, Executive Council 2 MRSA 6; 5 MRSA 711
02/10/1972 Application of forfeiture of good time provision of 34 M.R.S.A. §1675, subsec. 1 Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William A. Kimball, Acting Secretary, Probation and Parole 34 MRSA 705; 34 MRSA 1675
02/15/1972 Licensing: air-taxi service John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Linwood Wright, Director, Aeronautics P&SL 1967, c. 178 6 MRSA 14 160 Me. 357
02/15/1972 L.D. #2009 Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution to Abolish the Executive Council and Make Changes in the Matter of Gubernatorial Appointments and Their Confirmation James S. Erwin, AG Larry E. Simpson, House LD 2009 (105th Legis. 1971) 72 Me. 542 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §1
02/17/1972 Incompatibility of offices of director of a school administrative district and member of town council John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Elmer H. Violette, Senate 1 MRSA 72; 20 MRSA 222; 20 MRSA 302; 20 MRSA 303; 20 MRSA 305 19680515
02/22/1972 Conflict or compatibility of office of town meeting moderator and candidate for office of selectman Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Philip P. Berry, House 30 MRSA 2051 ff
02/23/1972 Resignation of probate judge George C. West, Deputy AG Earl L. Wing, Judge Me. Const. Art. VI, §6
02/24/1972 Request for state school construction aid required to service school building lot John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Asa A. Gordon, Assistant Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 2356-A ff; 20 MRSA 3457 ff
02/24/1972 The shoreland zoning law and the Maine land use regulation law E. Stephen Murray, AAG James Haskell, Director, Maine Land Use Regulation Commission PL 1971, c. 457; PL 1971, c. 535 12 MRSA 681 ff; 12 MRSA 4811 ff
02/29/1972 Authority to retain, or pay for, attorney services Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William F. Kearns, Jr., Comissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1971, c. 239; P&SL 1971, c. 91 5 MRSA 191; 5 MRSA 1728; 15 MRSA 810 277 A.2d 731 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 4, §4
03/03/1972 Requirements for approval of private schools for attendance, tuition and state subsidy purposes Craig H. Nelson, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Assistant Commissioner, Education PL 1971, c. 530 20 MRSA 911; 20 MRSA 1281 ff; 20 MRSA 1344; 20 MRSA 3452
03/08/1972 Applicability of conflicts of interest statute on legislator and state contracts James S. Erwin, AG Joseph Sewall, Senate 17 MRSA 3104 98 Me. 426; 108 Me. 545; 113 Me. 317
03/08/1972 Incompatibility of offices of Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Indian Tribal Governor James S. Erwin, AG John Stevens, Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4831 114 Me. 443
03/09/1972 21 M.R.S.A. §§ 631-633, relating to time schedule for registration of voters Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 41; 21 MRSA 631 ff
03/14/1972 Licensing pet shops and boarding kennels Lee M. Schepps, AAG John M. Smiley, Assistant Director, Agriculture 7 MRSA 3406; 7 MRSA 3451
03/24/1972 Your memo of March 23, 1972, requesting legal opinion Frank A. Farrington, AAG, Merrill A. Tracey, AAG James C. Schoenthaler, Chairman, Employment Security Commission 26 MRSA 1041 ff; 26 MRSA 1964
03/28/1972 Retirement - municipal court judge Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1091; RS 1954, c. 108, §3-A 21 Me. 550; 86 Me. 522 Me. Const. Art. VI, §8 19420729; 19641230
03/28/1972 Samuel B. Gass, Inc. - overtime for truck drivers Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Madge E. Ames, Director, Minimum Wage, Labor & Industry PL 1971, c. 78; PL 1971, c. 538 26 MRSA 661 ff 26 S.Ct. 127 Me. Const. Art. I, §11
03/29/1972 Retirement - former state college teachers Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1967, c. 229; P&SL 1969, c. 66; PL 1971, c. 139 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1128
03/31/1972 Conflict or compatibility of offices of deputy sheriff and selectman Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Frank K. Tutelian 114 Me. 443 19550209
04/04/1972 Your memorandum of March 30, 1972 relating to balance available for benefit payments under the Maine employment security law Frank A. Farrington, AAG James C. Schoenthaler, Chairman, Employment Security Commission 26 MRSA 1221 139 Me. 283
04/05/1972 Your memorandum of March 31, 1972 requesting a legal opinion re Section 1221, 4, C of the Employment Security Law Frank A. Farrington, AAG James C. Schoenthaler, Chairman, Employment Security Commission 26 MRSA 1043; 26 MRSA 1221
04/07/1972 Computation of general purpose aid Craig H. Nelson, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Assistant Commissioner School Administrative Services, Education PL 1969, c. 502 20 MRSA 3732; 36 MRSA 208; 36 MRSA 292; 36 MRSA 381
04/07/1972 Pharmacy - hospitals Charles R. Larouche, AAG Richard O. Campbell, Secretary, Commission of Pharmacy 1 MRSA 72; 32 MRSA 2801 ff 19630131
04/07/1972 Retirement - purchase of back time Charles R. Larouche, AAG William Blodgett, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1094
04/07/1972 Printed matter as political advertisement George C. West, Deputy AG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1971, c. 207 21 MRSA 1395; 21 MRSA 1575
04/11/1972 Cooperative agreements under Title 20 M.R.S.A. § 309 Craig H. Nelson, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Assistant Commissioner School Administrative Services, Education PL 1971, c. 276 20 MRSA 309 ff; 20 MRSA 351 ff; 20 MRSA 3457
04/11/1972 Conflict or compatibility of offices of special officer or patrolman of a school and director of the same school district Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Roland Huston, Chief of Police, Hampden
04/11/1972 Minimum lot size law E. Stephen Murray, AAG Donald C. Hoxie, Health and Welfare PL 1969, c. 365; PL 1971, c. 532 12 MRSA 4801 ff
04/19/1972 Adjutant General - group life insurance Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. W. Heywood, Adjutant General 5 MRSA 711 ff; 5 MRSA 1001 ff
04/25/1972 Conflict of interest re Baxter State Park Authority and Maine Forest Authority Charles R. Larouche, AAG James S. Erwin, AG 12 MRSA 900 ff; 12 MRSA 1701 ff 114 Me. 443; 31 S.Ct. 337; 55 S.Ct. 538; 74 S.Ct. 280; 81 S.Ct. 1101 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §4; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §5; Me. Const. Art. VI, §5; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2
04/26/1972 Validity of the signature of Ronald Webber of Waterville on the Democratic Primary Nomination Petition of P. Eric Berg Craig H. Nelson, AAG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 43; 21 MRSA 71; 21 MRSA 174; 21 MRSA 364; 21 MRSA 445
04/27/1972 Housing and food supplies furnished by state institution William J. Kelleher, AAG Anthony L. Meucci, Business Manager, Pineland Hospital & Training Center, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1971, c. 588 34 MRSA 2512; 34 MRSA 2513
04/27/1972 Domicil for purposes of issuance of a lobster and crab fishing license by the Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries Lee M. Schepps, AAG Vinal Look, Chief Warden, Sea & Shore Fisheries 12 MRSA 3401; 12 MRSA 4404; 29 MRSA 102; 29 MRSA 531; 36 MRSA 5102
04/28/1972 The mandatory zoning and subdivision control law (12 M.R.S.A. §§ 4811 - 4814, P.L. 1971, c. 535) E. Stephen Murray, AAG Philip Savage, State Planning Office PL 1971, c. 535 12 MRSA 4811 ff 141 Me. 355; 149 Me. 371; 38 A.2d 566 19710819
05/05/1972 Conflict or compatibility of offices of town assessor and deputy sheriff George C. West, Deputy AG Frank K. Tutelian 19370305; 19550209
05/08/1972 Executive or administrative wage exemption for Saco deputy fire chiefs Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Madge E. Ames, Director, Minimum Wage, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 663
05/11/1972 Limitations on expenditures for political advertising by candidates - effect of the federal campaign act of 1971 James S. Erwin, AG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1971, c. 207 21 MRSA 1395; 52 USCA 30101 ff 133 Me. 293; 144 Me. 74; 266 A.2d 863; 70 S.Ct. 74; 84 S.Ct. 1362
05/11/1972 Conflict or compatibility of offices of director of school administrative district and teacher John W. Benoit, Jr. Richard O. Poulin 20 MRSA 302; 20 MRSA 472
05/12/1972 Effects of Title 34, Section 1631, Paragraph 4, relating to probation William J. Kelleher, AAG R. D. Kennedy, Acting Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1971, c. 348 34 MRSA 551; 34 MRSA 702; 34 MRSA 705; 34 MRSA 712; 34 MRSA 1501; 34 MRSA 1631
05/15/1972 Effects of Title 34, § § 2334, 2376 and Title 15 § 2211-A, relating to applications for release William J. Kelleher, AAG William J. Deering, Director, Psychological Services, Bangor State Hospital PL 1965, c. 58 15 MRSA 2211-A; 34 MRSA 2333; 34 MRSA 2334; 34 MRSA 2376 256 A.2d 162
05/16/1972 Acknowledgement of paternity Ronald J. Cullenberg, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare 18 MRSA 1003; 19 MRSA 271; 19 MRSA 272; 22 MRSA 3755; 22 MRSA 3756; 42 USCA 606 281 A.2d 1; 330 F.Supp. 566; 88 S.Ct. 2128
05/18/1972 State employee range changes in relation to the Stabilization Program preamble to the appropriations acts of the 105th Legislature George C. West, Deputy AG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel P&SL 1969, c. 154; P&SL 1971, c. 91; P&SL 1971, c. 117; P&SL 1971, c. 145; P&SL 1971, c. 146; P&SL 1971, c. 179
05/18/1972 Retirement-credit for military service for State Prison personnel Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1121 19660720; 19660817; 19680404
05/19/1972 The effect of Dunn vs. Blumstein --U.S.-- (March 21, 1972) on Maine's durational voting residence requirement James S. Erwin, AG Joseph Edgar, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 241; 21 MRSA 631; 21 MRSA 632; 42 USCA 1973aa-1 136 Me. 309; 138 Me. 264; 159 Me. 339; 81 S.Ct. 247; 83 S.Ct. 328; 88 S.Ct. 419; 88 S.Ct. 1209; 89 S.Ct. 1322; 89 S.Ct. 1886; 91 S.Ct. 260; 92 S.Ct. 995 Me. Const. Art. II, §1; US Const. Art. VI
05/30/1972 Insurance - dealer liability insurance Charles R. Larouche, AAG Theodore T. Briggs, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance 29 MRSA 832
06/01/1972 Non-eligibility of theological seminary to receive moneys from a state tuition equalization fund John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Carroll R. McGary, Commissioner, Education MA Law 1814, c. 162; P&SL 1887, c. 19; P&SL 1891, c. 3; P&SL 1905, c. 192; P&SL 1931 c. 19; P&SL 1971, c. 181; LD 1751 (104th Legis. 1969); LD 836 (105th Legis. 1971) 261 A.2d 58; 83 S.Ct. 1560; 90 S.Ct. 1409; 91 S.Ct. 2091
06/02/1972 License agreements between corporations for use of an assumed name George C. West, Deputy AG Doris Hayes, Supervisor, Corporation Division, Secretary of State 13-A MRSA 301; 13-A MRS 307
06/06/1972 Retirement - Board of Registartion in Medicine Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1971, c. 591 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1032; 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 2301; 32 MRSA 3263
06/06/1972 Number of directors in articles of incorporation George C. West, Deputy AG Doris Hayes, Supervisor, Corporation Division, Secretary of State 13-A MRSA §703
06/07/1972 Easements on Indian Island John Kendrick, AAG S. Glenn Starbird, Jr. Deputy Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4777; 22 MRSA 4778 19040506; 19511218; 19661221
06/08/1972 Regulation of private detectives (P.L. 1971, Ch. 582) Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Doris Hayes, Supervisor, Corporation Division, Secretary of State PL 1971, c. 582 32 MRSA 3803 ff
06/08/1972 Labor and industry - reorganization law Charles R. Larouche, AAG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner, Labor and Industry PL 1971, c. 620 39 MRSA 101
06/08/1972 Allocation in gen. fund bond issue, Sec. 6, Ch. 140, P.&S.L. 1971 Asa C. Richardson, AAG Robert D. Johnson, Engineer, Aeronautics P&SL 1971, c. 140 148 Me. 243; 148 Me. 515; 155 Me. 380; 158 Me. 180
06/15/1972 Solid waste disposal areas; location. 38 M.R.S.A. § 421 (P.L., 1971, c.440) E. Stephen Murray, AAG Henry Warren, Environmental Improvement Commission PL 1971, c. 440 38 MRSA 421 127 Me. 428; 128 Me. 293; 156 Me. 115; 291 A.2d 508 Me. Const. Art. I, §1
06/15/1972 Questions relating to administration of financial assistance to orphans pursuant to 20 M.R.S.A. § 3211-3214 John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 3211 ff 103 Me. 178; 160 Me. 357
06/19/1972 Death of candidate on election day for office of Sheriff James S. Erwin, AG Louis Jalbert, House 21 MRSA 1442; 21 MRSA 1473; 21 MRSA 1474
06/21/1972 Baxter State Park Authority Charles R. Larouche, AAG James S. Erwin, AG P&SL 1961, c. 21 5 MRSA 1741 ff; 12 MRSA 900; 12 MRSA 901
06/22/1972 The minimum lot size law; Reardon subdivision in Freeport; your memo of June 16, 1972 E. Stephen Murray, AAG J. L. Faulkner, Sanitary Engineering, Health and Welfare PL 1969, c. 365; PL 1971, c. 532 12 MRSA 4801 ff
06/23/1972 Institutional housing rate William J. Kelleher, AAG William F. Kearns, Jr., Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1971, c. 588 5 MRSA 8-B ff
06/23/1972 Conflict of Maine State Liquor Commission rule with statute John Kendrick, AAG Elden H. Shute, Jr., Senate PL 1937, c. 235 28 MRSA 2; 28 MRSA 55; 28 MRSA 305; 28 MRSA 651
06/26/1972 Private detectives and watch, guard or patrol agency George C. West, Deputy AG Allen G. Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive PL 1971, c. 582 123 Me. 359; 137 Me. 120 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8
06/27/1972 Limitation upon the number of tuition students accepted by receiving town John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Asa A. Gordon, Associate Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 1286; 20 MRSA 3457
06/27/1972 Conflict or compatibility of offices of county attorney and selectman of town George C. West, Deputy AG Peter B. Dublin 30 MRSA 501 114 Me. 443; 148 Me. 500
06/29/1972 Using bond proceedings for furnishings John Kendrick, AAG S. Glenn Starbird, Deputy Commissioner, Indian Affairs P&SL 1971, c. 118
07/06/1972 Payment for medical treatment of Indian couple living off the reservation John Kendrick, AAG John Stevens, Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4452-A; 22 MRSA 4458; 22 MRSA 4476; 22 MRSA 4713; 22 MRSA 4772
07/06/1972 Retirement - eligibility of teacher for 11 1/2% increase when retirement age reached after the general retirement allowance adjustement but before the end of the school year Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1128
07/06/1972 Retirement - eligibility of teacher for 11 1/2% increase when illness before retirement prevents completion of school year Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1032; 5 MRSA 1128
07/11/1972 School committee election John Kendrick, AAG S. Glenn Starbird, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, Indian Affairs PL 1971, c. 383 20 MRS 471 ff; 22 MRSA 4774-A
07/13/1972 Scope of applicability of Maine State Prison retirement law Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG R. D. Kennedy, Acting Warden, Maine State Prison P&SL 1971, c. 179 1 MRSA 72; 5 MRSA 1121
07/17/1972 Baxter State Park Trust Fund income Charles R. Larouche, AAG James. S. Erwin, AG P&SL 1961, c. 21; P&SL 1965, c. 30 41 S.Ct. 390 Includes subsequent memo dated 19720816
07/18/1972 Reappointment of Commissioner of Finance and Administration James S. Erwin, AG Edmund C. Darey, Executive Council PL 1971, c. 497; PL 1971, c. 615; PL 1971, c. 622
07/26/1972 Maine Land Use Regulation Commission law; subdivision permits E. Stephen Murray, AAG James S. Haskell, Jr., Land Use Regulation Commission 12 MRSA 681 ff 137 Me. 4
08/01/1972 Effect of failure to comply with time limits John M. R. Paterson, AAG Henry E. Warren, Environmental Protection 12 MRSA 4802; 30 MRSA 1953; 38 MRSA 483; 38 MRSA 484; 38 MRSA 590; 38 MRSA 593
08/02/1972 Fire prevention - carnival licenses Charles R. Larouche, AAG Donald Rogers, Inspector, Division of State Fire Prevention 8 MRSA 502
08/03/1972 Procedure for absentee ballots in Tribal election George C. West, Deputy AG John Stevens, Commissioner, Indian Affairs
08/03/1972 Retirement - Westbrook Housing Authority - Social Security eligibility Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1222; 30 MRSA 4601; 30 MRSA 4651; 30 MRSA 4656; 30 MRSA 4702
08/04/1972 Response to request for opinion dated July 26, 1972 regarding taxability of privately-owned building construction on state land Jerrold B. Speers, AAG George C. West, Deputy AG 36 MRSA 551 60 Me. 196 19641117
08/08/1972 Sawdust pile at South Twin Lake, Millinocket, Maine E. Stephen Murray, AAG Richard F. Swazey, Environmental Protection PL 1947, c. 266 38 MRSA 417
08/09/1972 Applicaton of prohibition on law enforcement officials from holding a liquor license to harbormasters John Kendrick, AAG R. J. Graham, Jr., Liquor Enforcement 28 MRSA 201; 38 MRSA 1 ff
08/10/1972 Authority of bank commissioner to declare moratorium on formation of new banking institutions Craig H. Nelson, AAG Robert A. Brown, Acting Bank Commissioner, Banks & Banking
08/11/1972 Retirement - deduction of workmen's compensation from retirement allowance of participating local district employee Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Assistant Executive Director, Retirement 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1122 104 Me. 17; 133 Me. 337; 143 Me. 198; 154 Me. 6
08/14/1972 Statutory distance and time limits as they apply to circuses under R.S. Title 8, Chapter 19, § 502 James S. Erwin, AG Donald M. Bisset, State Fire Inspector, Division of State Fire Prevention, Public Safety PL 1945, c. 249 8 MRSA 501; 8 MRSA 502; RS 1944, c. 88, §53
08/14/1972 Interpretation of 21 M.R.S.A. § 702, sub-§ 2, ¶A, relating to form of ballot Craig H. Nelson, AAG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 2; 21 MRSA 702
08/14/1972 Conditional issuance of transporter and used car dealer plates Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Ben W. Long, Motor Vehicle Division 29 MRSA 331
08/14/1972 Status of three Indian reservations in Maine as "units of general local government" John Kendrick, AAG John B. Leet, Executive Director, Maine Law Enforcement Planning and Assistance Agency 22 MRSA 4701 ff; 82 Stat. 197
08/14/1972 Per diem and expenses of members of board Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Etta B. Hall, Executive Secretary, Board of Hairdressers PL 1971, c. 614 32 MRSA 351 Includes note: "Decided to the contrary by Superior Court decree of August 23, 1973 (attached)"
08/17/1972 The granting of a private detective's license in futuro Craig H. Nelson, AAG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor PL 1971, c. 582 25 MRSA 1503; 32 MRSA 3801; 32 MRSA 3802; 32 MRSA 3803 ff 19720605
08/18/1972 Disposal of school property in unorganized territory Craig H. Nelson, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education PL 1971, c. 610 5 MRSA 1812; 5 MRSA 1813; 20 MRSA 1459 Includes note: "Wherever the words "Commissioner of Education" appear, they mean "Commissioner of Education and Cultural Services" P.L. 1971, c. 610"
08/18/1972 Validity of Connecticut Bank and Trust Company "save-for-college plan" under Maine banking laws Craig H. Nelson, AAG Robert A. Brown, Acting Bank Commissioner, Banks and Banking 9 MRSA 171; 9 MRSA 222
08/22/1972 Authority of Bank Commissioner, alone or under order of the Governor, to administratively institute a moratorium on the formation of new banking institutions John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Michael Kane, Executive
08/30/1972 Uniform relocation assistance (Public Law 91-646, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4601-4655) Martin L. Wilk, AAG Linwood F. Wright, Director, Bureau of Aeronautics PL 1971, c. 597 1 MRSA 901 ff; 6 MRSA 162; 6 MRSA 163; 42 USCA 4601 ff; 84 Stat. 1894
08/31/1972 State employee serving as Indian Representative at the Legislature Martin L. Wilk, AAG S. Glenn Starbird, Deputy Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4792 Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19510622; 19690520; 19701203
09/07/1972 Classified state employees - duel employment - executive director, Maine Municipal Bond Bank - clarification of Rule 5.2 (d) of the Personnel Law and Rules Martin L. Wilk, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel PL 1971, c. 558 5 MRSA 121; 30 MRSA 5161 ff 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. III 19441105
09/07/1972 Mandatory zoning and subdivision control, 12 M.R.S.A. § 4811-4814 (P.L. 1971, c. 535) E. Stephen Murray, AAG Henry Warren, Environmental Protection PL 1971, c. 535 12 MRSA 4811; 12 MRSA 4812; 30 MRSA 4961 ff 156 Me. 160
09/07/1972 Maine Forestry District, fines, disposition re court's ruling on fines Charles R. Larouche, AAG Fred E. Holt, Deputy Commissioner, Forestry 12 MRSA 1456-A; 12 MRSA 1652
09/07/1972 Deduction of workmen's compensation from retirement allowance of employee of Maine Turnpike Authority Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 19720811
09/08/1972 Fluoridation of individual school water supplies Martin L. Wilk, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Associate Commissioner, Education Management Resources, Education & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 308; 22 MRSA 2434; 22 MRSA 3435
09/08/1972 Clamming rights in intertidal waters of Maine Lee M. Schepps, AAG Robert C. Shepherd, Executive
09/11/1972 Opinion as to whether land currently being utilized for commercial forest product purposes may be placed in "protection districts" by L.U.R.C.; your memorandum of 8/31/1972 E. Stephen Murray, AAG James S. Haskell, Jr., Land Use Regulatory Commission PL 1969, c. 494; PL 1971, c. 457 12 MRSA 681; 12 RMSA 685-A
09/14/1972 State Police -- restrictions as to members joining military Charles R. Larouche, AAG Kenneth Wood, Deputy Chief, State Police 25 MRSA 1501; 25 MRSA 1503
09/15/1972 Educational responsibility of the state for financing maintenance and tutoring of blind children [none] Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Department of Health and Welfare P&SL 1971, c. 91 20 MRSA 851 ff; 20 MRSA 1281 ff; 20 MRSA 1454; 20 MRSA 2351; 20 MRSA 3111 ff; 20 MRSA 3731 ff; 22 MRSA 3502 161 Me. 445; 245 A.2d 151
09/15/1972 Retirement; forest ranger; interchangeability Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1121; 12 MRSA 524
09/15/1972 Applicability of the Professional Service Corporation Act to certified public accountants and public accountants Martin L. Wilk, AAG Lawrence E. Parker, Jr., Secretary, Maine Board of Accountancy PL 1967, c. 344; PL 1969, c. 411 13 MRSA 202; 13 MRSA 701 ff; 32 MRSA 3961 ff 67 Me. 291; 108 Me. 489; 124 Me. 68; 144 Me. 116; 155 Me. 270; 243 A.2d 726; 247 A.2d 919
09/19/1972 Lease-purchase agreement for a new State Office Building Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Niran C. Bates, Director, Public Improvements 1 MRSA 814; 5 MRSA 1741; 5 MRSA 1743; 36 MRSA 1283 146 Me. 183 Me. Const. Art. I, §21 19520425; 19620221
09/20/1972 Suspension of constable John Kendrick, AAG S. Glenn Starbird, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4716
09/21/1972 Application of State Building Code for manufactured homes to mobile homes John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 30 MRSA 2151; 30 MRSA 2551; 30 MRSA 2554-A; 30 MRSA 4771 ff 160 Me. 357
09/25/1972 Variable benefit contracts Charles R. Larouche, AAG Harold E. Trahey, 1st Deputy, Insurance 24-A MRSA 2537; 15 USCA 80A; 26 USCA 1
09/25/1972 Automobile repossessions - applicability of collection agency licensing requirements Martin L. Wilk, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Director, Division of Personal and Consumer Affairs, Banks and Banking 32 MRSA 573
09/27/1972 Sale of majority interest in corporation holding a liquor license - requirement of reapplication for license Martin L. Wilk, AAG William E. Gautreau, Director, Licensing, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 201 ff
09/29/1972 Applicability of exemption provided by 32 M.R.S.A. § 874, sub-§ 10 to proposed exchange of securities as part of a plan and agreement of reorganization among foreign business corporations Craig H. Nelson, AAG Alden H. Mann, Director, Securities Division, Banks and Banking 32 MRSA 871; 32 MRSA 874 268 A.2d 629; 336 F.Supp. 890
10/02/1972 Appropriating funds to support an office for Governors' Interstate Council Martin L. Wilk, AAG John Stevens, Commissioner, Indian Affairs 20 MRSA 2205 ff; 22 MRSA 4701 ff 147 Me. 417; 161 Me. 320 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
10/02/1972 Changes of voting places of residents in townships John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 246
10/04/1972 Interpretation, Maine Human Rights Act (Ch. 501 PL 1971) Martin L. Wilk, AAG Robert Talbot, Executive Secretary, Human Rights Commission PL 1971, c. 501 5 MRSA 4456; 5 MRSA 4566; 30 MRSA 4651; 38 MRSA 586
10/04/1972 Constitutionality of 12 M.R.S.A. § C. 206-A E. Stephen Murray, AAG James S. Haskell, Land Use Regulation Commission 1 MRSA 71; 12 MRSA 681 ff 126 Me. 537; 158 Me. 450; 265 A.2d 711; 47 S.Ct. 114
10/05/1972 Fees for computer time, consultation, etc. Lee M. Schepps, AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fisheries & Game 1 MRSA 405; 12 MRSA 1965; 5 USCA 140
10/06/1972 Allagash Waterway - Realty Road John M. R. Paterson, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Commissioner, Parks & Recreation PL 1965, c. 496 12 MRSA 661 ff; 23 MRSA 4001 80 Me. 284
10/11/1972 Substantial equivalency of Maine fair housing statutes with Title VIII of U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1968 Martin L. Wilk, AAG Robert E. Talbot, Executive Secretary, Human Rights Commission PL 1971, c. 501 5 MRSA 4551 ff; 82 Stat. 73 24 CFR 115.3 19721004
10/13/1972 Whether retired State Police chiefs are entitled to an increase in pension benefits under the automatic acceleration statute William Brodrick, AAG Parker F. Hennessey, Commissioner, Public Safety P&SL 1951, c. 214; P&SL 1953, c. 166 25 MRSA 1501
10/18/1972 Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District; eligibility for retirement system, group life insurance and Social Security Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1971, c. 45 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1153; 5 MRSA 1222
10/19/1972 Statutory interpretation of 28 M.R.S.A. § 501 John Kendrick, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 501
10/19/1972 Concord College, Manchester, New Hampshire John Kendrick, AAG Wayne H. Ross, Executive Director, Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 2202
10/19/1972 Mufflers on vintage fire trucks William S. Brodrick, AAG Albert T. Jamison, Acting Director, Traffic Division, State Police 29 MRSA 256; 29 MRSA 946; 29 MRSA 1252; 29 MRSA 1364; 29 MRSA 2122; 29 MRSA 2127 132 Me. 347
10/20/1972 Meaning of term "penal institution" in Maine election statutes John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG William F. Kearns, Jr., Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections 21 MRSA 1; 34 MRSA 1501 160 Me. 357; 274 A.2d 715
10/24/1972 Conflict or compatibility of offices of State Senator and member of the Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Richard W. Logan, Executive Council P&SL 1937, c. 18; P&SL 1941, c. 69; P&SL 1947, c. 147; P&SL 1955, c. 24 153 Me. 131; 157 Me. 174 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19670724
10/25/1972 Proposed amendments to statutes relating to milk and milk products Martin L. Wilk, AAG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture 7 MRSA 2901 ff 105 Me. 91; 121 Me. 438; 160 Me. 366; 85 S.Ct. 1333 19501205
10/31/1972 Requirement of public hearings under 26 M.R.S.A. §§ 373 and 565 Martin L. Wilk, AAG William R. Malloy, Acting Director, Bureau of Labor & Industry 26 MRSA 373; 26 MRSA 565; 84 Stat. 1590
11/01/1972 County commissioner and clerk of superior court; doctrine of incompatibility of offices John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 1 MRSA 71; 30 MRSA 106; 30 MRSA 201 91 Me. 47; 114 Me. 443
11/01/1972 Variable annuities Craig H. Nelson, AAG; Charles Larouche, AAG Robert A. Brown, Acting Commissioner, Banks; Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Commissioner, Insurance PL 1969, c. 132 24-A MRSA 2537; 32 MRSA 751; 32 MRSA 851; 32 MRSA 871
11/02/1972 Law enforcement officers retaking the oath of office William S. Brodrick, AAG Richard C. Jones, Administrative Assistant, Public Safety 5 MRSA 4; 5 MRSA 5; 25 MRSA 1504 3 Me. 481; 72 Me. 542 Me. Const. Art. IX, §1 19510622
11/03/1972 Proposed disciplinary code for N.M.V.T.I. Craig H. Nelson, AAG Whitney B. Newcomb, Director, Division of Program Operations, Education PL 1971, c. 610 20 MRSA 51; 20 MRSA 57 19720615
11/03/1972 Application of the practice of barbering to the styling of hair Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG H. George Poulin, Executive Secretary, Board of Barbers 32 MRSA 301
11/14/1972 Artificially enlarged great ponds Lee M. Schepps, AAG John L. Bastey, Division of Land Quality Control, Environmental Protection 12 MRSA 4701 ff; 38 MRSA 422; 38 MRSA 481 ff
11/16/1972 York Electric - corporate licensing John Kendrick, AAG Charles F. Rogan, Executive Secretary, Electricians' Examining Board 32 MRSA 1101; 32 MRSA 1105; 32 MRSA 1205; 32 MRSA 3507
11/17/1972 "No agent will call" advertising Charles R. Larouche, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Commissioner, Insurance 24-A MRSA 2166
11/22/1972 Grandfather rights of Georgia Pacific John M. R. Paterson, AAG Stephen Groves, Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 413 19671229
11/22/1972 Service of suspension notification pursuant to 29 M.R.S.A. 2241 (3) Malcolm L. Lyons, AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 29 MRSA 2241 53 Me. 438; 154 Me. 288; 161 Me. 445
11/22/1972 Mandatory retirement of State Police officers William S. Brodrick, AAG Parker F. Hennessey, Commissioner, Public Safety 5 MRSA 671; 5 MRSA 678; 5 MRSA 1001 ff; 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1121; 25 MRSA 1591
11/29/1972 Informal opinion whether a state legislator may also serve on the Drug Abuse Commission William J. Kelleher, AAG Richard W. Carbonneau, Maine Commission on Drug Abuse Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19510621
11/29/1972 Use of the word "engineering" by a corporation when the corporation does not retain the services of a professional engineer John Kendrick, AAG W. W. Litchfield, Secretary, State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers 32 MRSA 1351 19660201; 19670120
11/30/1972 Employee status of Marion M. Bagley Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001
12/01/1972 Property tax exemption for unremarried widow or minor child of deceased veteran John M. Dudley, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1947, c. 29; PL 1953, c. 291; PL 1955, c. 399; PL 1969, c. 110 36 MRSA 653; RS 1944, c. 81, §6 19641005
12/01/1972 Honey wagons John M. R. Paterson, AAG Donald C. Hoxie, Health and Welfare 30 MRSA 4359
12/07/1972 Contributions to employment security George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph E. A. Cote, Commissioner, Employment Security Commission; James J. George, Sr., Commissioner, Employment Security Commission PL 1971, c. 538 1 MRSA 71; 26 MRSA 1043; 26 MRSA 1221
12/07/1972 Conflict or compatibility of offices of trial justice, justices of the peace and notaries public on one hand and licensed detectives and watch guard agencies on the other Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 32 MRSA 3803; 32 MRSA 3806 Me. Const. Art. III, §2
12/13/1972 Incompatibility - asssitant attorney general and town councilman George C. West, Deputy AG E. Stephen Murray, AAG 114 Me. 443
12/14/1972 Educational requirements for applicants John Kendrick, AAG Paul A. Sawyer, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 1 MRSA 71; 32 MRSA 4101; 32 MRSA 4103 293 A.2d 786
12/15/1972 Maine Land Use Regulation law as originally enacted by P.L. 1969, c. 494 E. Stephen Murray, AAG James S. Haskell, Jr., Executive Director, Maine Land Use Regulation Commission PL 1969, c. 494; PL 1971, c. 457 12 MRSA 682; 12 MRSA 685 ff 48 Me. 186; 53 Me. 496; 141 Me. 124
12/18/1972 Question whether a person may simultaneously hold the positions of faculty member and trustee of the Maine Maritime Academy John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor P&SL 1941, c. 37; P&SL 1941, c. 102; P&SL 1949, c. 39 114 Me. 443 19690604
12/18/1972 Whether or not the Maine Insurance Code requires a health insurance agent's license before appearances in TV and newspaper commercials in Maine on behalf of the sale of health insurance by an insurance company, e.g. Art Linkletter for National Home Assurance Company Charles R. Larouche, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Commissioner, Insurance 24-A MRSA 1505 ff
12/19/1972 Sharing of park fees with municipalities Lee. M. Schepps, AAG C. Norman Manwell, Supervisor, Parks & Recreation 1 MRSA 72; 12 MRSA 602; 12 MRSA 4701 ff 19720530
12/21/1972 Responsibility of a board Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Joseph W. Emerson, Bureau of Labor & Industry 26 MRSA 432; 26 MRSA 439 ff
12/29/1972 L.U.R.C. jurisdiction over Allagash Wilderness Waterway E. Stephen Murray, AAG James S. Haskell, Jr., Land Use Regulation Commission; Lawrence Stuart, Director, Parks and Recreation 12 MRSA 664; 12 MRSA 666; 12 MRSA 682; 12 MRSA 685-A 148 Me. 515 19711123
01/02/1973 Baxter State Park Authority has control and management of Baxter State Park paramount to another state agency George C. West, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Chairman, Land Use Regulation Commission PL 1969, c. 494; PL 1971, c. 477 12 MRSA 900 ff
01/12/1973 An Act Relating to Inherent Managerial Functions Under the Municipal Employees Labor Relations Law (H.P. 1531) (L.D. 1974) Jon A. Lund, AG Richard D. Hewes, Speaker of the House LD 1132 (106th Legis. 1973) 231 A.2d 617 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2
01/12/1973 Baxter State Park Authority contract with Great Northern Paper Company Lee M. Schepps, AAG Jon A. Lund, AG SP 495 (97th Legis. 1955); P&SL 1955, c. 171
01/15/1973 Various laws in Title 12 Lee M. Schepps, AAG Fred E. Holt, Acting Deputy Commissioner, Forestry 12 MRSA 501-A; 12 MRSA 511; 12 MRSA 513; 12 MRSA 1007
01/17/1973 Porter Memorial Library - retirement or Social Security coverage Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Director, Retirement 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1221 ff
01/17/1973 Incompatibility of legislator being member of Maine Commission on Drug Abuse Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Richard W. Carbonneau, Maine Commission on Drug Abuse PL 1971, c. 379 5 MRSA 3364; 5 MRSA 3365 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11
01/19/1973 Citizenship requirement, 9 M.R.S.A. § 471, sub-§ 3 Martin L. Wilk, AAG Jackson C. Keene, Acting Deputy Commissioner, Banks and Banking 9 MRSA §471
01/23/1973 Procedures concerning the Maine State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Robert L. Damm, Finance Committee Chairman, Maine State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission P&SL 1971, c. 158 13 MRSA 901 ff
01/23/1973 Licensing requirements relating to condominium rentals Andrews B. Campbell, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Department of Health and Welfare PL 1927, c. 233 22 MRSA 2481 ff; 33 MRSA 560 ff
01/24/1973 28 M.R.S.A. § 801 A sub-§3 John Kendrick, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 801-A
01/29/1973 Proposed transfer of Allagash Wilderness Waterway jurisdiction to Forestry Department Lee M. Schepps, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Commissioner, Parks & Recreation P&SL 1965, c. 277; PL 1965, c. 496 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
01/30/1973 Retirement System-requirement that member submit claim to Industrial Accident Commission prior to allowance of disability retirement; and non-allowance of disability retirement request after age 60 Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Director, Retirement 5 MRSA 1122
02/02/1973 Indemnification of savings bank trustees Martin L. Wilk, AAG Robert A. Brown, Acting Bank Commissioner, Banks & Banking 9 MRSA 443; 9 MRSA 472; 13-A MRSA 103; 13-A MRSA 719
02/05/1973 Conflict of interest P. J. Perrino, Jr., AAG John F. Hoyt, Civil Engineer 30 MRSA 2 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2
02/09/1973 Confidential information Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Madge E. Ames, Acting Director, Bureau of Labor & Industry 26 MRSA 3; 26 MRSA 1301 ff
02/21/1973 Proposed agreement with Oxford County Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG C. Norman Manwell, Supervisor, Parks and Recreation 38 MRSA 325
02/23/1973 Corporate licensee; effect of reorganization John Kendrick, AAG William Gautreau, Director, Licensing Division, Bureau of Alcoholic Bev. PL 1971, c. 136 28 MRSA 203
03/06/1973 L.D. No. 1001: "An Act Relating to Recording Municipal Ordinance Relating to Land Control" John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Leighton Cooney, House PL 1973, c. 177 30 MRSA 2155
03/08/1973 Baxter State Park Trust Fund; purchase of rights to cut and remove timber John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game P&SL 1961, c. 21; P&SL 1965, c. 30 28 Me. 355; 100 Me. 523; 129 Me. 428; 39 US 156; 95 US 576
03/12/1973 Definition of bedding Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Madge E. Ames, Acting Director, Bureau of Labor & Industry 12 MRSA 1; 26 MRSA 81; 26 MRSA 112
03/13/1973 P. L. 92-512 (the federal revenue sharing law) Jerome S. Matus, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 121 Me. 438; 121 Me. 522; 125 Me. 319; 129 Me. 239; 253 A.2d 701; 261 A.2d 58 19501205
03/14/1973 State personnel law and salaries for certain employees of the Department of Mental Health and Corrections William J. Kelleher, AAG William F. Kearns, Jr., Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections P&SL 1963, c. 202; PL 1969, c. 549; PL 1971, c. 331 5 MRSA 634
03/16/1973 Maine Land Use Regulation Commission; conflicts of interest E. Stephen Murray, AAG John L. Martin, Chairman, Land Use Regulation Commission 5 MRSA 3305; 12 MRSA 504; 12 MRSA 602; 12 MRSA 681 ff 53 Me. 387; 86 Me. 185; 108 Me. 545; 113 Me. 317; 130 Me. 36; 156 Me. 69; 77 Eng. Rep. 646
03/19/1973 Maternity leave - Personnel Rule 11.16 Jon A. Lund, AG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel 42 USCA 2000e-12
03/20/1973 State-municipal revenue sharing law Jerome S. Matus, AAG Norman K. Ferguson, State Treasurer, Treasury Department P&SL 1971, c. 478; P&SL 1971, c. 605 30 MRSA 5055; 36 MRSA 1751; 36 MRSA 5101 ff
03/23/1973 Procedure for payment of tuition; affect upon state appropriations John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commission, Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 225; 20 MRSA 912; 20 MRSA 3456
03/23/1973 Longevity pay beyond statutory ceiling Charles R. Larouche, AAG John V. Keaney, Chairman, Industrial Accident Commission P&SL 1963, c. 202 2 MRSA 6
03/26/1973 State's share in income from unlocated public lots Lee M. Schepps, AAG James Haskell, Executive Director, Land Use Regulation Commission PL 1850, c. 196 12 MRSA 504; 30 MRSA 4151 33 Me. 300; 112 Me. 420
03/28/1973 Military leave of absence P. J. Perrino, Jr., AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel 5 MRSA 555; 5 MRSA 631 ff
03/30/1973 Proposed revision of water quality standards John M. R. Paterson, AAG Charles H. King, Environmental Protection 5 MRSA 2351 ff; 38 MRSA 361 ff; 38 MRSA 414; 38 MRSA 451; 38 MRSA 452
04/11/1973 Election of supervisors of soil and water conservation districts Lee M. Schepps, AAG Charles L. Boothby, Executive Director, Soil & Water Conservation Commission 12 MRSA 1 ff 88 S.Ct. 1114; 93 S.Ct. 1224
04/13/1973 Millinocket police chief resignation and later purchase of military service credit followed by retirement Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Director, Retirement 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1121 136 Me. 108; 147 Me. 275; 148 Me. 243; 149 Me. 48; 158 Me. 180
04/13/1973 Baxter State Park Authority granting timberland permit for Great Northern Nekoosa Corporation Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor
04/13/1973 Salary increase for mental health and corrections department physician Charles R. Larouche, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel PL 1969, c. 549; P&SL 1971, c. 91 5 MRSA 634 19690409; 19710729 Executive Council Order #1415 (6/24/1970)
04/19/1973 Separation of Frye Island from Standish Jon A. Lund, AG Larry E. Simpson, House P&SL 1963, c. 175; PL 1971, c. 180; LD 926 (106th Legis. 1973); LD 930 (106th Legis. 1973) 20 MRSA 222 160 Me. 309
04/19/1973 Legality of dental auxiliaries' placing amalgams John Kendrick, AAG John W. Trinward, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners 5 MRSA 2352; 32 MRSA 1081; 32 MRSA 1095; 32 MRSA 1100-A
04/23/1973 Reinstatement of revoked license to practice optometry John Kendrick, AAG Thomas J. Joyce, Jr., Secretary, Board of Registration & Examination in Optometry 5 MRSA 2407; 32 MRSA 2454; 32 MRSA 2501; 32 MRSA 2502; 32 MRSA 2556 141 Me. 242 19580116
04/24/1973 Incompatibility of offices Lee M. Schepps, AAG H. F. Friedman, Right of Way Division, Department of Transportation 5 MRSA 679; 12 MRSA 54 114 Me. 443
04/25/1973 Overtime coverage for bulk milk trucking Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Madge E. Ames, Acting Director, Bureau of Labor & Industry 7 MRSA 2951 ff; 26 MRSA 664
04/25/1973 Conflict of interest under 30 M.R.S.A. § 4603 P. J. Perrino, Jr., AAG James E. Mitchell, Director 30 MRSA 4603; 42 USCA 1401 130 Me. 36; 89 S.Ct. 518
04/30/1973 Purchase, cut, or carry off trees, timber, or grass from Indian Township Jon A. Lund, AG Fred E. Holt, Commissioner, Forestry Department 22 MRSA 4835 24 Me. 407
05/01/1973 Mountainside Corporation rental management transactions John Kendrick, AAG Paul A. Sawyer, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4001; 32 MRSA 4102
05/02/1973 Administration of the employment security law George C. West, Deputy AG Dean A. Durgin, Council PL 1971, c. 499; PL 1971, c. 620; PL 1971, c. 622 1 MRSA 71; 5 MRSA 1; 26 MRSA 1082; 26 MRSA 1401 19700427; 19700529
05/07/1973 Planning and zoning by plantation Lee M. Schepps, AAG James S. Haskell, Jr., Executive Director, Maine Land Use Commission 1 MRSA 72; 12 MRSA 685-C; 30 MRSA 1901 ff; 30 MRSA 4251 ff; 30 MRSA 4501 ff 7 Me. 125 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2
05/07/1973 Commissioner's approval of adult education program; teaching of course outside administrative unit John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 858; 20 MRSA 2404
05/11/1973 L. D. 572 - An Act to Permit Associations for the Promotion of the Pulpwood Industry Martin L. Wilk, AAG Wakine G. Tanous, Chairman, Committee on Judiciary, Senate 10 MRSA 1101; 13 MRSA 171; 13 MRSA 1829; 7 USCA 291; 7 USCA 455; 15 USCA 17 223 A.2d 435; 58 S.Ct. 650; 60 S.Ct. 879
05/14/1973 L. D. 1775 - "An Act Relating to Bylines for Editorials in Maine Newspapers" Jon A. Lund, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Senate Minority Leader, Senate LD 1775 (106th Legis. 1973) 17 MRSA 1361 58 S.Ct. 666; 78 S.Ct. 1163; 80 S.Ct. 412; 80 S.Ct. 536
05/14/1973 Authority of State Personnel Board to establish position of Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Administration Martin L. Wilk, AAG Richard W. Tripp, Assistant Director, Personnel PL 1971, c. 615 5 MRSA 282; 5 MRSA 592; 5 MRSA 633; 5 MRSA 671; 5 MRSA 711
05/15/1973 Administration of medications by unlicensed personnel at two state hospitals William J. Kelleher, AAG William F. Kearns, Jr., Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1971, c. 591 32 MRSA 1964; 32 MRSA 2101; 32 MRSA 2102; 32 MRSA 3270; 36 MRSA 2106
05/17/1973 Conflict of interest John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Richard R. Sevigny, Division of Economic Opportunity, Executive
05/17/1973 Retroactivity of Chapter 122, P.L. 1973 Charles R. Larouche, AAG E. L. Walter, Executive Director, Retirement PL 1973, c. 122 127 Me. 351; 134 Me. 145 19590814
05/18/1973 Participation in the cooperative development of a regional school of veterinary medicine John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Alan D. Ferguson, Director, New England Board of Higher Education PL 1955, c. 441 20 MRSA 2251; 20 MRSA 2751 ff
05/18/1973 Title 12 M.R.S.A. § 2557-A, public access to waters stocked by the state Lee M. Schepps, AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1965, c. 104 12 MRSA 2557-A
05/29/1973 War orphan assistance; availability of retroactive assistance John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 3211 ff 160 Me. 357 19720615
06/04/1973 Frank F. Kauffman; incompatibility problem Lee M. Schepps, AAG John W. Briggs, Historian, Parks and Recreation 19560529; 19620123
06/04/1973 Personnel height and weight requirements Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 31 S.Ct. 337; 60 S.Ct. 879; 69 S.Ct. 198; 75 S.Ct. 461; 81 S.Ct. 1101; 90 S.Ct. 1153
06/13/1973 Maine State Housing Authority commissioner - conflict of interest Charles R. Larouche, AAG James E. Mitchell, Director, Maine State Housing Authority 30 MRSA 4603 108 Me. 545; 113 Me. 317; 130 Me. 36
06/14/1973 Applicability to municipalities of occupational safety and construction safety rules and regulations Jon A. Lund, AG Madge E. Ames, Acting Director, Bureau of Labor & Industry 26 MRSA 45-A; 26 MRSA 371; 26 MRSA 373; 26 MRSA 561 ff
06/20/1973 Prerequisite qualifications to examination for electricians' licenses John Kendrick, AAG Charles F. Rogan, Electricians Examining Board PL 1969, c. 267 32 MRSA 1102; 32 MRSA 1202 19680315
06/20/1973 Responsibilities of bank commissioner under 9 M.R.S.A., §§ 229 and 3082 Martin L. Wilk, AAG Robert A. Brown, Acting Bank Commissioner, Banks & Banking 9 MRSA 229; 9 MRSA 3082 19670901
06/20/1973 Notification to borrowers under 9 M.R.S.A. § 3043 Martin L. Wilk, AAG Robert A. Brown, Acting Bank Commissioner, Banks & Banking 9 MRSA 3043; 9 MRSA 3081; 9 MRSA 3082
06/20/1973 Conflict of interest Jon A. Lund, AG Harold L. Silverman, House 7 Me. 14 Me. Const. Art. VII, §2
06/22/1973 Conflict of interest Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Richard R. Sevigny, STAP Housing Specialist, Office of Economic Opportunity 30 MRSA 4601-A; 30 MRSA 4603
06/27/1973 Rental of facility to district court Jon A. Lund, AG Robert L. Browne, Chief Judge, State of Maine District Court P&SL 1895, c. 211; PL 1963, c. 402 4 MRSA 162; 4 MRSA 163; 30 MRSA 5101 ff 52 Me. 595
06/29/1973 Computer time by agencies that are associated with state government George C. West, Deputy AG David E. Smith, Director, Central Computing Services P&SL 1969, c. 251 5 MRSA 1541; 30 MRSA 4601-A
07/02/1973 Tribal resolution procedure John Kendrick, AAG John Stevens, Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4831
07/03/1973 Computation of General Purpose Aid John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Carroll R. McGary, Commissioner, Education and Cultural Services PL 1969, c. 589; PL 1971, c. 530 5 MRSA 1666; 20 MRSA 851; 20 MRSA 3455; 20 MRSA 3732 134 Me. 145; 137 Me. 4; 279 A.2d 529
07/03/1973 Responsibility of warden of Maine State Prison under Title 34, M.R.S.A., § 559 re convict property Courtland D. Perry, AAG William F. Kearns, Jr., Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections 34 MRSA 559
07/05/1973 Title 36, §2908 M.R.S.A.; gasoline tax refund Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 2908 Reference to AG Opinions #s 390 & 397
07/10/1973 Public lot camp lots; minimum lot size Lee M. Schepps, AAG Fred Holt, Commissioner, Forestry PL 1973, c. 411 12 MRSA 4807 ff
07/10/1973 Salary of V.T.I. instructor under master contract John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG State Board of Education, Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 51
07/23/1973 Observance of Columbus Day - effective date Martin L. Wilk, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel PL 1971, c. 578; PL 1973, c. 114; PL 1973, c. 328; PL 1973, c. 625 9 MRSA 131
07/23/1973 Exceptions provision of rules relating to mobile home parks and camping areas Andrews B. Campbell, AAG Dean Fisher, Division of Health Engineering 22 MRSA 2484
07/25/1973 Scarborough Wildlife Management Area; boat traffic Lee M. Schepps, AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 2155
07/27/1973 Attorney General as counsel for state government Jon A. Lund, AG All State Departments, Boards and Commissions 5 MRSA 191; 5 MRSA 195
07/27/1973 OSHA recordkeeping forms Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. C. Weeks, Director, Research and Statistics, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 42; 26 MRSA 43
07/27/1973 Prudential Insurance Company inquiry re chapter 239 P.L. 1973 - Property Insurance Cancellation Control Act Charles R. Larouche, AAG Theodore T. Briggs, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance 24-A MRSA 3049; 24-A MRSA 3051
08/02/1973 Incompatibility of offices of commissioner of Department of Conservation and members of the Board of Environmental Protection Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor PL 1971, c. 618; PL 1973, c. 460 12 MRSA 4701; 12 MRSA 5011; 12 MRSA 5012; 38 MRSA 413; 38 MRSA 422; 38 MRSA 483 114 Me. 443
08/02/1973 Airmobile registration as watercraft John Kendrick, AAG Robert H. Johnson, Director, Bureau of Watercraft Registration and Safety PL 1973, c. 238; PL 1973, c. 625
08/06/1973 Passenger elevator, M/S Prince of Fundy Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Joseph W. Emerson, Supervising Inspector, Bureau of Labor & Industry, Elevator Division
08/13/1973 Labor and industry statutes (26 M.R.S.A. §§ 731-735) making sex-based discriminations in conflict with Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964 Jon A. Lund, AG Madge E. Ames, Director, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 731 ff; 42 USCA 2000e-2 91 S.Ct. 496; 91 S.Ct. 849 29 CFR 1604.1
08/14/1973 Ferry Beach, Saco - utilization of funds Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Norman Manwell, Supervisor, Acquisition & Development, Parks & Recreation P&SL 1971, c. 140 149 Me. 160
08/27/1973 Rules and regulations governing schools of hairdressing Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Etta B. Hall, Executive Secretary, Board of Hairdressers
08/27/1973 Study or practice of acupuncture by licensed physicians Jon A. Lund, AG Thomas P. Downing, Legislative Staff Assistant 32 MRSA 3263 ff
08/30/1973 Malfunctions of septic systems Lee M. Schepps, AAG Charles M. Sexton, Land Use Regulation Commission 17 MRSA 2702; 17 MRSA 2706; 30 MRSA 4539
08/30/1973 Interpretation of P.L. 1973, c. 144, An Act Relating to Credit for Confinement Within County Jail Prior to Sentencing Courtland D. Perry, AAG G. S. Mullaney, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1973, c. 144 15 MRSA 1701-A; 34 MRSA 702 127 me. 351; 156 Me. 30; 156 Me. 231 19590814
08/30/1973 State forests at Hebron and Thomaston Lee M. Schepps, AAG Fred E. Holt, Commissioner, Forestry Department 12 MRSA 504; 12 MRSA 512; 12 MRSA 514; 12 MRSA 515
08/31/1973 Effect of C. 347, P.L. 1973, (human rights sex amendment) on T. 26, §§731-735 (female employment Charles R. Larouche, AAG Madge E. Ames, Acting Director, Labor & Industry PL 1973, c. 347 5 MRSA 4571; 5 MRSA 4572; 26 MRSA 731 ff
08/31/1973 Custodial care of Maine State Retirement securities Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1031 19730627; 19730702
09/05/1973 Applicability of earnings limitation to State College retiree under State Retirement System employed by University of Maine Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1967, c. 229; PL 1971, c. 595 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1123 19450430; 19460323
09/05/1973 P.L. 1973, Chapter 199 Jon A. Lund, AG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1973, c. 199 21 MRSA 1211 88 Me. 140 19590814
09/07/1973 Purchase of mortgage by the Maine Housing Authority Jon A. Lund, AG John K. McIlwain, Assistant Director, Maine State Housing Authority 30 MRSA 4601-A; 30 MRSA 4651; 30 MRSA 4760
09/11/1973 Examination for registration and fee Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG H. George Poulin, Executive Secretary, Board of Barbers PL 1973, c. 373 32 MRSA 402; 32 MRSA 405
09/11/1973 Clarification of provisions of P.L. 1973, C. 571, Sec. 53-C, respecting education of Indian children George C. West, Deputy AG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services P&SL 1971, c. 118; PL 1973, c. 571 5 MRSA 711; 20 MRSA 1452
09/12/1973 Expungement of records of arrest Jon A. Lund, AG Donald E. Nichols, Deputy Chief, State Police PL 1969, c. 460 16 MRSA 600 19740131
09/17/1973 Eastern Oil and Supply Co. v. Hastings and Maine State Retirement System Charles R. Larouche, AAG Oscar L. Whalen 5 MRSA 1003
09/19/1973 Licensing of Maine citizen residing in Canada John Kendrick, AAG Paul A. Sawyer, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4002; 32 MRSA 4117
09/20/1973 State employee travel grievance - state employees appeals board or the governor and council Robert J. Stolt, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel 2 MRSA 51; 5 MRSA 591; 5 MRSA 752 64 Me. 65; 64 Me. 249; 159 Me. 77
09/24/1973 Widow eligibility under War Orphan Program - R.S. T. 20, Sec. 3211-3214 Charles R. Larouche, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 3211 ff 130 Me. 415
09/24/1973 Conflict of interest Jon A. Lund, AG Lawrence P. Greenlaw, Jr., House 30 MRSA 2312; 30 MRSA 2317 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19400321; 19710201
09/24/1973 Retirement - effect of annulment of marriage upon survivor benefit right Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1124; 19 MRSA 631 129 Me. 24
09/24/1973 Maine residency as a criterion for employment in the classified service, R.S., T. 5, Sections 556, 557 and 673 Charles R. Larouche, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel 5 MRSA 556; 5 MRSA 557; 5 MRSA 673 19720427
09/25/1973 Governor hiring member of the Executive Council to implement management and cost survey Jon A. Lund, AG Allen G. Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive 17 MRSA 3104 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §4 3 Me. 481; 108 Me. 545; 114 Me. 443 19530116; 19550103; 19621221; 19680522 Executive Order 17 FY 73-74
09/26/1973 Application of 38 M.R.S.A. §§ 481-488 to an expansion of the Maine Turnpike Jon A. Lund, AG Henry E. Warren, Jr., Environmental Protection P&SL 1941, c. 69; P&SL 1951, c. 153; P&SL 1963, c. 7; P&SL 1963, c. 76; PL 1969, c. 571 23 MRSA 701 ff; 23 MRSA 751 ff; 23 MRSA 801 ff; 23 MRSA 1101; 30 MRSA 2451-B; 38 MRSA 481 ff; 23 USCA 301; 42 USCA 4321 ff 25 Me. 350; 70 Me. 350; 77 Me. 408; 104 Me. 17; 110 Me. 192; 134 Me. 145; 137 Me. 4; 141 Me. 355; 142 Me. 121; 146 Me. 249; 153 Me. 29; 153 Me. 131; 157 Me. 174; 270 A.2d 863; 300 A.2d 736 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19
09/27/1973 Authority to borrow money to defray operational expenses Martin L. Wilk, AAG James E. Mitchell, Director, Maine State Housing Authority 30 MRSA 4601 ff; 30 MRSA 4771 ff 278 A.2d 699
10/01/1973 Interpretation of 9 M.R.S.A. § 442 Martin L. Wilk, AAG Robert A. Brown, Acting Bank Commissioner, Banks & Banking PL 1827, ch. 354; PL 1827, c. 362; PL 1838, c. 451; PL 1860, c. 146; PL 1913, c. 83; Mass. L. 1789, c. 24 (June 25, 1789) 9 MRSA 442
10/03/1973 Interpretation of recent gambling enactments Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor PL 1973, c. 265; PL 1973, c. 433; PL 1973, c. 565 17 MRSA 301-A; 17 MRSA 302; 17 MRSA 306; 17 MRSA 1803; 17 MRSA 1811; 15 USCA 1172; 15 USCA 1173; 15 USCA 1711; 26 USCA 4461; 26 USCA 4462; 26 USCA 4901 147 Me. 367; 86 US 635
10/04/1973 P.L. 1973, C. 402 (L.D. 1391) Jon A. Lund, AG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1973, c. 402 5 MRSA 4572; 5 MRSA 4573; 21 MRSA 1575 120 me. 15; 121 Me. 438
10/04/1973 Does federal labor department's request re disclosure of aliens for referral to employment or training violate Human Rights Act of Maine? Eliot Field, AAG Robert E. Talbot, Maine Human Rights Commission 5 MRSA 4572; 5 MRSA 4573
10/05/1973 State Housing Authority purchasing the mortgage on a residential nursing home Eliot Field, AAG James E. Mitchell, Director, Maine State Housing Authority 22 MRSA 1811 ff; 30 MRSA 4552; 30 MRSA 4553; 30 MRSA 4756; 30 MRSA 4760
10/05/1973 Clarifications of provisions of P.L. 1973, c. 571, § 53-C, respecting education of Indian children Robert J. Stolt, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services PL 1973, c. 571 5 MRSA 9; 5 MRSA 711; 20 MRSA 1451 ff
10/05/1973 Special exceptions David Roseman, AAG Clinton Townsend, Acting Chairman, Land Use Regulation Commission 12 MRSA 681; 12 MRSA 685-A
10/09/1973 Appointment of a non-resident as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Maine Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Academy Jon A. Lund, AG David Walchak, Public Safety 25 MRSA 2803 3 Me. 483 Me. Const. Art. IX, §1
10/10/1973 Employment of immediate family in the Department of Educational and Cultural Services Eliot Field, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services
10/10/1973 Health and accident insurance for Maine State Troopers Association Charles R. Larouche, AAG Colburn W. Jackson, Chairman, Finance and Administration Office, Employees Health Insurance Program 5 MRSA 285; 5 MRSA 286
10/10/1973 Legal expense insurance Charles R. Larouche, AAG Theodore T. Briggs, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance 4 MRSA 953; 24-A MRSA 3; 24-A MRSA 707
10/12/1973 Necessity of constitutional amendment to enable the Secretary of State to issue commission renewals for notaries public and Justices of the peace Eliot Field, AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 4 MRSA 953 86 Me. 212 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8; Me. Const. Art. VI, §4
10/12/1973 "Excessive speed of motorboat" prosecutions on complaint of the harbor master of Boothbay Harbor John Kendrick, AAG Robert H. Johnson, Director, Bureau of Watercraft Registration and Safety 38 MRSA 2; 38 MRSA 201 ff; 38 MRSA 281; 38 MRSA 285
10/12/1973 Men's taverns John Kendrick, AAG Charles F. Trumbull, Chairman, State Liquor Commission PL 1973, c. 347 5 MRSA 4553; 5 MRSA 4591; 5 MRSA 4592; 28 MRSA 2
10/12/1973 Municipal taxation of privately owned railroad cars Jerome S. Matus, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 502; 36 MRSA 708; 36 MRSA 713; 36 MRSA 841 54 S.Ct. 152 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
10/15/1973 Retirement, allowance to governor and widow of governor Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1973, c. 619 5 MRSA 1121
10/15/1973 Conversion of industrial bank to national bank Martin L. Wilk, AAG Robert A. Brown, Acting Bank Commissioner, Banks & Banking 9 MRSA 1221; 9 MRSA 2301 ff; 12 USCA 35
10/15/1973 Request for advice as to whether a person may hold both the position of mediator and serve as a member of the Board of Arbitration and conciliation Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 26 MRSA 882
10/16/1973 Minimum lot size David Roseman, AAG Fred Holt, Commissioner, Forestry 12 MRSA 4807 ff
10/18/1973 Board of Elevator rules and regulations Eliot Field, AAG Madge E. Ames, Acting Director, Labor & Industry 26 MRSA 431
10/18/1973 Interpretation of Article II, Electors, Section 1, Constitution of Maine Jon A. Lund, AG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State PL 1973, c. 414; Resolves 1973, c. 29 21 MRSA 241; 21 MRSA 242 92 S.Ct. 995 Me. Const. Art. II, §1; Me. Const. Art. X, §6 19720519
10/19/1973 Law enforcement officer Cabanne Howard, AAG William R. Adams, Commissioner, Environmental Protection 17 MRSA 2952
10/24/1973 Registration of miscellaneous type vehicles Leon V. Walker, AAG Charles E. Wyman, Director, Motor Vehicle 29 MRSA 1
10/26/1973 Informal opinion re Title 34 M.R.S.A. §§2333, 2290 William J. Kelleher, AAG William E. Schmacher, Director, Bureau of Mental Health, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1965, c. 10 34 MRSA 2290; 34 MRSA 2333
10/26/1973 Financial aid for an exceptional (handicapped) child Eliot Field, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 859; 20 MRSA 3121 ff 36 Me. 428; 124 Me. 36 19630919
10/26/1973 Person serving in duel roles of Probation & Parole Officer II and member of State Parole Board Courtland D. Perry, AAG G. Raymond Nicholes, Director, Probation and Parole, Mental Health & Corrections 114 Me. 443; 92 S.Ct. 2593
10/30/1973 P.L. Chapter 500, "Maine Educational Leave Act" George C. West, Deputy AG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel PL 1973, c. 500 5 MRSA 723; 5 MRSA 725
11/01/1973 Issuance of general obligation bonds by the Maine State Housing Authority Jon A. Lund, AG James E. Mitchell, Director, Maine State Housing Authority 10 MRSA 802; 30 MRSA 4788
11/01/1973 Eligibility of community school district for participation in the State Retirement System Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092; 20 MRSA 351; 30 MRSA 5053
11/01/1973 Entitlement to survivor benefits upon service-connected death of occupational disability retiree Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1124
11/05/1973 Interpretation of state's employment security law Jon A. Lund, AG Alan Goodwin, Director, Technical Services, State Planning Office 5 MRSA 3305; 26 MRSA 1082
11/06/1973 Discrimination on account of sex in employment, housing or public accommodation Charles R. Larouche, AAG Joseph Suga, Investigator, Human Rights Commission PL 1973, c. 347 5 MRSA 4551 ff
11/06/1973 Water level to be maintained in Androscoggin Lake Jon A. Lund, AG Charles L. Boothby, Executive Director, Soil & Water Conservation Commission P&SL 1931, c. 127; P&SL 1971, c. 130; P&SL 1973, c. 114 247 A.2d 919
11/07/1973 Status of limited partnerships as to application for licensure pursuant to Title 28, Section 201 M.R.S.A. Eliot Field, AAG Keith B. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 2; 28 MRSA 203; 28 MRSA 251; 31 MRSA 152
11/08/1973 Selectman serving on a planning board Martin L. Wilk, AAG Richard Rothe, State Planning Office PL 1971, c. 454; PL 1971, c. 455 30 MRSA 4952; 30 MRSA 4956
11/13/1973 Ambiguities in the statutes relating to the Maine Guarantee Authority (your memo dated November 2, 1973) Martin L. Wilk, AAG James K. Keefe, Commissioner, Maine Guarantee Authority PL 1973, c. 534; PL 1973, c. 633 10 MRSA 671 ff; 10 MRSA 751 ff; 10 MRSA 803; 10 MRSA 6003; 13 MRSA 901 ff; 30 MRSA 5327 161 Me. 182
11/13/1973 Ownership and responsibility for maintenance of flood control dike on Indian Island John Kendrick, AAG E. T. Stauffer, Federal-State Coordinator, Executive 69 Me. 473
11/14/1973 Interpretation of that portion of 25 M.R.S.A. §2031 (threatening display of or carrying concealed weapons; licenses) concerning nonresidents Jon A. Lund, AG Parker Hennessey, Commissioner, Public Safety PL 1967, c. 368 25 MRSA 2031; 35 MRSA 3 ff
11/15/1973 Salary of legislator Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth P. MacLeod, President of the Senate SP 697 (106th Legis. 1973) 3 MRSA 2
11/15/1973 Special exceptions and amendments David Roseman, AAG James S. Haskell, Executive Director, Land Use Regulation Commission 12 MRSA 218; 12 MRSA 685-A; 12 MRSA 685-C 300 A.2d 736; 67 S.Ct. 1575
11/15/1973 Insurance Premium Finance Company Act - offices and examination Martin L. Wilk, AAG Harry W. Giddings, Acting Director, Banks and Banking, Division of Personal and Consumer Finance PL 1973, c. 490 9 MRSA 2; 9 MRSA 222; 9 MRSA 4001 ff
11/15/1973 Opinion on some administrative provisions of PL 566 and PL 582 Andrews B. Campbell, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Department of Health and Welfare PL 1973, c. 566; PL 1973, c. 582 22 MRSA 1366; 22 MRSA 7101 ff 144 Me. 116; 156 Me. 123; 247 A.2d 919
11/16/1973 Constitutionality of statute authorizing Kittery state liquor store to sell liquor at lower retail prices than other state liquor stores Jon A. Lund, AG Edward C. Kelleher, House 28 MRSA 451 147 Me. 417; 300 A.2d 736; 34 S.Ct. 712; 74 S.Ct. 280 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
11/16/1973 Milk contracts Martin L. Wilk, AAG Keith Percival, Acting State Purchasing Agent, Bureau of Purchases
11/20/1973 Jurisdiction of Millinocket District Court Jon A. Lund, AG Maynard Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 4 MRSA 154; 4 MRSA 155; 4 MRSA 907; 12 MRSA 607; 12 MRSA 2001; 12 MRSA 3052; 15 MRSA 704; 38 MRSA 327 136 Me. 47
11/20/1973 Offsetting workmen's compensation lump sum settlement against Retirement System disability allowance Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1122; 39 MRSA 56; 39 MRSA 71
11/20/1973 Eligibility of aide-de-camp for placement on military retired list Charles R. Larouche, AAG Clarence D. Read, Jr., Military Bureau 37-A MRSA 932
11/21/1973 Legally reducing speed limits for the purpose of conserving fuel Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 29 MRSA 1251; 12 MRSA 1252
11/30/1973 Compatibility of offices of member and chairman, Human Rights Commission and Director, Bureau of Civil Defense Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 5 MRSA 4564; 37-A MRSA 1
12/05/1973 Indian hunting licenses Jon A. Lund, AG Hayes E. Gahagan, House PL 1973, c. 92
12/10/1973 Maine Christmas tree law -- Title 12 Sections 4401-4408; 4451, 4452 David Roseman, AAG Fred Holt, Director, Bur. of Forestry, Conservation 1 MRSA 72; 12 MRSA 524; 12 MRSA 4401 ff; 12 MRSA 4451; 12 MRSA 4452; 29 MRSA 1368 95 Me. 237
12/10/1973 Participating district employee request to transfer state service credit acquired after district employment Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092 19650825; 19720407
12/11/1973 Requirements for shoreland zoning ordinances Jon A. Lund, AG Richard Rothe, State Planning Office PL 1973, c. 536; PL 1973, c. 564 12 MRSA 4811 ff; 30 MRSA 4961; 30 MRSA 4962
12/11/1973 Pineland Hospital and Training Center Courtland D. Perry, AAG Ronald H. Lord, Assistant Finance Officer, Office of Legislative Finance 34 MRSA 1; 34 MRSA 2101; 34 MRSA 2151
12/11/1973 Cable television systems Jon A. Lund, AG Nancy Ross, Legislative Staff Assistant 30 MRSA 1911 ff; 30 MRSA 2151 129 Me. 239; 153 Me. 131; 233 A.2d 711; 253 A.2d 701; 261 A.2d 58; 291 A.2d 508
12/12/1973 Eligibility of SAD directors for membership in Maine State Retirement System Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1092; 20 MRSA 215; 20 MRSA 301; 20 MRSA 302; 20 MRSA 309-C 19620227
12/13/1973 Federally funded limited appointment employee Charles R. Larouche, AAG Donald E. Cates, Chief, Class. & Pay, Personnel P&SL 1973, c. 100 91 Me. 542; 151 Me. 188; 156 Me. 403; 38 A.2d 566; 141 F.Supp. 862
12/14/1973 Orphan of female veteran - eligibility for education aid under Chapter 407, 20 M.R.S.A. Charles R. Larouche, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services PL 1933, c. 194 20 MRSA 3211 ff 60 Me. 453; 123 Me. 48; 126 Me. 537; 128 Me. 531; 130 Me. 326; 136 Me. 108; 148 Me. 243; 149 Me. 48; 151 Me. 188; 151 Me. 236; 158 Me. 180; 38 A.2d 566; 232 A.2d 809; 31 S.Ct. 337; 81 S.Ct. 1101; 93 S.Ct. 1764; 31 F.Supp. 73; 141 F.Supp. 862 19490920
12/19/1973 Advisory referendum on the Equal Rights Amendment Jon A. Lund, AG Kathleen Watson Goodwin, House PL 1858, c. 50 118 Me. 544; 132 Me. 491 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §19
12/21/1973 Removal of non-members from reservation John Kendrick, AAG S. Glenn Starbird, Jr. Deputy Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4701; 22 MRSA 4761; 22 MRSA 4770
12/21/1973 Imposition of tax on oil imported into Maine for trans-shipment to Canada Jon A. Lund, AG Wakine Tanous, Senate 38 MRSA 541; 38 MRSA 551 307 A.2d 1 Me. Const. Art. I, §1; Me. Const. Art. I, §6; Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; Me. Const. Art. IX, §19; US Const. Amend. 14; US Const. Art. I, §10
12/26/1973 Pulpwood and salvage operation at Woodland conducted by Georgia Pacific Corporation Edward Lee Rogers, AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 2205
12/27/1973 Notarization of returns received from municipal officers John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1973, c. 64; PL 1973, c. 470 1 MRSA 72; 22 MRSA 1251; 22 MRSA 4461; 22 MRSA 4499; 30 MRSA 1901
12/28/1973 Request for an opinion on authority to close public schools Jon A. Lund, AG Carroll R. McGary, Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services
12/31/1973 Relationship between State of Maine and Portland Pipe Line Jon A. Lund, AG Wakine Tanous, Senate P&SL 1951, c. 1; P&SL 1965, c. 10; P&SL 1969, c. 12 49 USCA 1 307 A.2d 1; 84 S.Ct. 1293 19731221
01/02/1974 Arborist board ruling Cabanne Howard, AAG Fred E. Holt, Director, Bureau of Forestry 32 MRSA 2003
01/02/1974 Municipal subdivision statute, 30 M.R.S.A. § 4956 John M. R. Paterson, AAG Fourtin Powell, State Planning 30 MRSA 4956
01/02/1974 Agreement for operation of tavern and restaurant; student motor vehicle parking Charles R. Larouche, AAG Superintendent, Maine Maritime Academy 28 MRSA 203 110 Me. 192; 293 A.2d 786 19730821
01/03/1974 Disability retirement of a 30-year member under age 60; credit for years to age 60 Charles R. Larouche, AAG William G. Blodgett, Retirement 5 MRSA 1121; 5 MRSA 1122
01/03/1974 Title 28, Section 101, relating to local option liquor petitions John Kendrick, AAG Peter Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1973, c. 359 28 MRSA 101 67 Me. 291
01/04/1974 Approval of Maine State Archives regulations for state agency records Robert J. Stolt, AAG Samuel Silsby, State Archivist 5 MRSA 95
01/07/1974 Scope of 26 M.R.S.A. §178, relating to stationary steam engineers and boiler operators Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Joseph Emerson, Chief Inspector, Bureau of Labor & Industry PL 1973, c. 452 26 MRSA 178; 30 MRSA 3201 ff
01/07/1974 Earnest money deposits John Kendrick, AAG Paul A. Sawyer, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4004-A
01/07/1974 Conflict or compatibility of offices of deputy sheriff and town manager Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Robert L. Stillings, Chief Deputy, Office of Sheriff, Lincoln County 30 MRSA 2312; 30 MRSA 2317 19550209
01/08/1974 Clarification of conflict of interest rulings Jon A. Lund, AG Philip M. Savage, Director, State Planning Office 5 MRSA 3305 114 Me. 443
01/10/1974 Salary payments for vocational technical institute instructors Eliot Field, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services P&SL 1963, c. 202; P&SL 1973, c. 99
01/18/1974 Retirement board mandating membership by temporary, non-per-annum, non-wholly state paid employees Charles R. Larouche, AAG William G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1091
01/21/1974 Use of revenue from 1973 bond issue authorization Lee M. Schepps, AAG C. Norman Manwell, Supervisor, Parks & Recreation P&SL 1973, c. 138 12 MRSA 601
01/21/1974 Keep Maine Scenic Committee appointments Lee M. Schepps, AAG Marshall Wiebe, Keep Maine Scenic, Conservation Me. Const. Art. IX, §1
01/23/1974 Eligibility of Warden Service to participate in and receive federal grant fund assistance through the Maine Law Enforcement Planning and Assistance Agency Jon A. Lund, AG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 2001; 87 Stat. 197
01/24/1974 Revenue sharing of park fees with municipalities in specified instances Lee M. Schepps, AAG C. Norman Manwell, Supervisor, Parks & Recreation 12 MRSA 602
01/24/1974 Term of Superintendent of Bangor Mental Health Institute Jon A. Lund, AG Bernard Saper, Superintendent, Bangor Mental Health Institute PL 1973, c. 326 34 MRSA 2102
01/25/1974 State Prison inmate eligibility for Office of Governor Jon A. Lund, AG Peter Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State 34 MRSA 527 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §4
01/30/1974 Eligibility of voter to be a candidate after they filed a change of enrollment Jon A. Lund, AG Peter Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 134; 21 MRSA 444
01/30/1974 Workman's compensation set-off re disability retirement allowance of district employee disabled prior to October 3, 1973 Charles R. Larouche, AAG William G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1122 19720811
01/31/1974 Retrospective or prospective application of 16 M.R.S.A. §600 (records of arrest) Jon A. Lund, AG Joseph L. Gormley, Supervisor, State Bureau of Identification PL 1969, c. 460 16 MRSA 600 127 Me. 351; 134 Me. 145; 270 A.2d 863; 282 A.2d 858 19590814; 19730830
01/31/1974 Eligibility of Coastal Warden Service to participate in and receive federal grant fund assistance through the Maine Law Enforcement Planning and Assistance Agency Jon A. Lund, AG Spencer Apollonio, Commissioner, Marine Resources 12 MRSA 2001; 12 MRSA §2003; 12 MRSA 3652; 87 Stat. 197
02/01/1974 Interpretation of P.L. 1973, ch. 500, educational leave Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1973, c. 500 45 CFR 205.202
02/04/1974 Coverage and property boundaries relating to the site location law relating to the Smuggler's Cove development Donald G. Alexander, AAG Henry E. Warren, Director, Bureau of Land Quality Control, Environmental Protection PL 1973, c. 505 33 MRSA 460; 33 MRSA 465; 33 MRSA 467 9 Me. 42; 26 Me. 384; 107 Me. 207; 118 Me. 503; 138 Me. 54; 216 A.2d 656
02/05/1974 Conflict or compatibility of full-time police officer holding office of selectman George C. West, Deputy AG Raymond G. Champagne 114 Me. 443
02/05/1974 Exemption pursuant to 32 M.R.S.A. 873.6, relating to securities Martin L. Wilk, AAG Alden H. Mann, Director, Securities Division, Banks and Banking 32 MRSA 756; 32 MRSA 871; 32 MRSA 873
02/05/1974 Arborist license David Roseman, AAG Fred Holt, Director, Bureau of Forestry, Conservation 32 MRSA 2052
02/08/1974 Conflict or compatibility of member of the Maine Legislature being employed as a substitute or part-time teacher at the Boys Training Center Jon A. Lund, AG James K. McMahon, House 5 MRSA 711 308 A.2d 582 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2 19560529; 19620123
02/08/1974 Licensing of persons hired by private businesses to perform the functions of a private watch, guard, or patrolman Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 32 MRSA 3803 ff
02/11/1974 Sub-leasing of the so-called Marden Building by the Department of Commerce and Industry Eliot Field, AAG James K. Keefe, Commissioner, Commerce & Industry 5 MRSA 1742
02/11/1974 Interpretation of "license from the commission" requirement of the site location law. 38 M.R.S.A. § 481 et seq. Donald G. Alexander, AAG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection PL 1969, c. 474 38 MRSA §413; 38 MRSA §414; 38 MRSA 481 ff
02/12/1974 Applicability of $100 per month minimum and cost of living plan increases to former teachers with 10 years of service Charles R. Larouche, AAG William G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1971, c. 144; PL 1973, c. 542; P&SL 1973, c. 140 5 MRSA 1121; 5 MRSA 1128
02/13/1974 Constitutionality of L.D. 2194 Jon A. Lund, AG T. Tarpy Schulten, Senate LD 2194 (106th Legis. 1973) 12 MRSA 2205 3 Me. 326; 90 Me. 153; 105 Me. 76; 135 Me. 5; 138 Me. 117; 146 Me. 316; 245 A.2d 271; 267 A.2d 907; 8 S.Ct. 1161 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §13; US Const. Amend. 14
02/13/1974 Constitutionality of L.D. 2132 Jon A. Lund, AG Minnette H. Cummings, Senate Resolves 1973, c. 84 12 MRSA 2205 3 Me. 326; 90 Me. 153; 105 Me. 76; 135 Me. 5; 138 Me. 117; 146 Me. 316; 245 A.2d 271; 267 A.2d 907; 8 S.Ct. 1161 US Const. Amend. 14
02/14/1974 Public disclosure - Hill-Burton Program Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare 1 MRSA 401 ff; 22 MRSA 1709 19610919
02/14/1974 Formal opinion relative to Public Laws of 1973, Chapter 470, relating to pauper laws Joseph M. Kozak, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1973, c. 470 22 MRSA 4451 ff
02/20/1974 Gymnasium and exercise mats, subject to 26 M.R.S.A. Chapter 5, Article I and II Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Paul K. Lovejoy, Director, Minimum Wage Law, Labor & Industry 26 MRSA 81 19651109
02/21/1974 Notice of issuance of regulations pursuant to Title 5 Maine Revised Statutes Annotated, Section 207 Jon A. Lund, AG 5 MRSA 207; 10 MRSA 1101 ff 92 S.Ct. 898
02/26/1974 Public view of retirement system records Charles R. Larouche, AAG William G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 1 MRSA 405 19400806; 19440209; 19610919; 19620504
02/26/1974 Out-of-state credits for University of Connecticut service Charles R. Larouche, AAG William G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1094
02/27/1974 Procedures to promulgate regulations under the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Spencer Apollonio, Commissioner, Marine Resources PL 1973, c. 468 12 MRSA 4062; 12 MRSA 4613
02/28/1974 Effect of Chapter 592, Public Laws of 1973, on state valuation of municipalities John M. Dudley, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1973, c. 592 36 MRSA 208; 36 MRSA 381; 36 MRSA 383; 36 MRSA 451; 36 MRSA 455; 36 MRSA 655 103 Me. 418
02/28/1974 Maine law relating to education of students living on federal property John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services PL 1973, c. 556 20 MRSA 3713
03/01/1974 Ownership of fish in a natural pond Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 2555 84 Me. 520; 103 Me. 327; 121 Me. 450; 124 Me. 365; 144 Me. 219
03/05/1974 Conflict or compatibility of substitute teacher and member of the Board of Directors of a School Administrative District Jon A. Lund, AG Glenys W. Berry, House PL 1973, c. 445 20 MRSA 302; 30 MRSA 1901; 30 MRSA 2251 113 Me. 317
03/06/1974 Termination of employee under the "Little Hatch Act" and hiring the same employee as an independent contractor John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Richard D. Collins, Executive Director, Arts and Humanities Commission 5 MRSA 679
03/06/1974 Comprehensive plan preparation and Shorelands Zoning Act John M. R. Paterson, AAG Richard Rothe, State Planning Office PL 1971, c. 455 12 MRSA 4811 ff; 30 MRSA 4952; 30 MRSA 4961 19731214
03/07/1974 Breeders stake horserace John Kendrick, AAG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture LD 683 (106th Legis. 1973) 7 MRSA 1-3705; 8 MRSA 261 ff
03/07/1974 Title 29 §1368(2), relating to emergency service vehicle lights Jon A. Lund, AG Tom Peterson, House 29 MRSA 1368
03/08/1974 Expiration of term of Board of Cosmetology in light of new law limiting the number of terms a board member may serve Jon A. Lund, AG Allen G. Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive PL 1973, c. 137
03/11/1974 Project eligibility Eliot Field, AAG Lloyd K. Allen, Maine Guarantee Authority PL 1967, c. 481 10 MRSA 5001 ff
03/13/1974 Post-death purchase of former membership creditable service; beneficiary eligibility of children intended to be but not adopted prior to member's death Charles R. Larouche, AAG William G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1124
03/13/1974 Notice of violation of visible emission regulation Cabanne Howard, AAG David Tudor, Air Bureau, Department of Environmental Protection
03/15/1974 Conflict or compatibility of offices of member of the Legislature and member of the Maine Dairy Council George C. West, Deputy AG Ralph Prime 7 MRSA 2958 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2
03/15/1974 Authority to transfer from one state department or agency to another George C. West, Deputy AG Henry F. Lowe, Manager, Maine Guarantee Authority 5 MRSA 1585; 5 MRSA 1586
03/18/1974 Minimum wage and child labor Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Paul K. Lovejoy, Director, Minimum Wage Law, Labor & Industry 26 MRSA 663; 26 MRSA 664; 26 USCA 6056
03/21/1974 Use of highway funds for bicycle facilities Jon A. Lund, AG Daniel Webster, Jr., Acting Director, Bureau of Planning, Department of Transportation 23 MRSA 53-A; 23 MRSA 153; 23 MRSA 252; 23 MRSA 253; 23 MRSA 302; 23 MRSA 701 93 Me. 73; 106 Me. 62; 111 Me. 428; 137 Me. 127; 152 Me. 449; 155 Me. 125 Me. Const. Art. IX
03/21/1974 Municipalities powers to purchase land for industrial development purposes Eliot Field, AAG James K. Keefe, Commissioner, Commerce & Industry Resolves 1961, c. 106 150 Me. 217; 152 Me. 440; 223 A.2d 423 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §2
03/21/1974 Inventory value of wines and spirits Jon A. Lund, AG Raymond M. Rideout, Jr., State Auditor PL 1967, c. 413; PL 1969, c. 259 28 MRSA 56 106 Me. 509 19680918
03/22/1974 Illegal practice of acupuncture and dentistry John Kendrick, AAG John W. Trinward, Board of Dental Examiners 5 MRSA 2351; 32 MRSA 1072
03/22/1974 Interpretation of Title 36 M.R.S.A. Section 1331 on supplementary assessments John M. Dudley, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 36 MRSA 381; 36 MRSA 1331 103 Me. 418
03/22/1974 Conflict or compatibility of offices of judge and dedimus justice George C. West, Deputy AG F. Davis Clark, Judge, District Court 4 MRSA 158 70 Me. 570
03/25/1974 Financial responsibility for children committed to the Department of Health and Welfare who are subsequently committed to Boys Training Center or to Stevens School Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1967, c. 506 15 MRSA 2716; 15 MRSA 2718; 22 MRSA 3792 ff
03/26/1974 Pittston Company Jon A. Lund, AG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 481 ff 315 A.2d 200
03/27/1974 Authority of Personnel Board to effect changes in the compensation plan Charles R. Larouche, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel P&SL 1973, c. 100 5 MRSA 592; 5 MRSA 634
03/27/1974 Shade tree planting; Dutch elm disease David Roseman, AAG Fred Holt, Director, Bureau of Forestry, Conservation P&SL 1961, c. 244; PL 1969, c. 586 1 MRSA 72; 12 MRSA 1131
04/01/1974 An Act Relating to Municipal Fire Protection Lee M. Schepps, AAG Albert C. Willis, Director, Fire Control Division, Forestry PL 1973, c. 680 25 MRSA 2501
04/01/1974 Procedural questions regarding wetlands applications Cabanne Howard, AAG Henry E. Warren, Director, Bureau of Land Quality Control, Environmental Protection 12 MRSA 4701; 12 MRSA 4702; 12 MRSA 4709; 38 MRSA 481 ff
04/03/1974 Supplemental assessments in unorganized territory John M. Dudley, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 36 MRSA 101
04/03/1974 Maternity leave - Personnel Rule 11.16 Martin L. Wilk, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel 94 S.Ct. 791 29 CFR 1604.10
04/04/1974 Attached bill Martin L. Wilk, AAG Henry F. Lowe, Manager, Maine Guarantee Authority PL 1973, c. 633 10 MRSA 674; 10 MRSA 677 19740315
04/04/1974 Right to know law Robert J. Stolt, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel 1 MRSA 403
04/10/1974 Visitation to state office buildings by political candidates and/or other persons Jon A. Lund, AG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel 5 MRSA 679; 5 MRSA 1742-A; 21 MRSA 1575-A; 5 USCA 1501; 5 USCA 1502; 10 USCA 602
04/10/1974 Disposition of land on reservation owned by deceased member of the Penobscot tribe George C. West, Deputy AG S. Glenn Starbird, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4777; 22 MRSA 4780; 22 MRSA 4782; 22 MRSA 4785; 22 MRSA 4786 69 Me. 473
04/11/1974 Questions of title, right and interest Donald G. Alexander, AAG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection 74 Me. 222; 249 A.2d 277; 267 A.2d 907; 315 A.2d 200
04/12/1974 Registration for motor vehicle or voting purposes or obtaining motor vehicle operator's license by married woman Jon A. Lund, AG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 638; 29 MRSA 546 107 Me. 443; 309 A.2d 224
04/12/1974 Use of proceeds of park bonds Lee M. Schepps, AAG Donaldson Koons, Commissioner, Conservation P&SL 1973, c. 138
04/12/1974 Salary adjustment implementation Lee M. Schepps, AAG G. Arnold Roach, Chairman, Maine Potato Commission P&SL 1973, c. 99; P&SL 1973, c. 209 36 MRSA 4563
04/16/1974 Municipalities' powers to deal with development land Eliot Field, AAG James K. Keefe, Commissioner, Commerce & Industry 30 MRSA 5325; 30 MRSA 5326 155 Me. 151; 161 Me. 182; 223 A.2d 423
04/16/1974 Production costs in campaign report Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 1395
04/17/1974 Real Estate Commission's authority to conduct examinations John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Roberta M. Weil, Commissioner, Business Regulation 1 MRSA 404; 5 MRSA 2351; 32 MRSA 4110
04/17/1974 Interpretation of Personnel Rule 11.7 respecting "continuous service" John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel
04/18/1974 "Equivalent taxing statute of another state" for purpose of Maine corporate income tax law Jerome S. Matus, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 5102
04/19/1974 Relationship of Department of Environmental Protection approvals to local approvals of the same activity Donald G. Alexander, AAG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection 146 Me. 38; 315 A.2d 200
04/19/1974 Processing time for site law applications Donald G. Alexander, AAG Henry Warren, Environmental Protection; Jack Bader, Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 483
04/23/1974 Property tax exemption of veterans John M. Dudley, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 36 MRSA 653
04/23/1974 Scope of word "supervisor" within 5 M.R.S.A. §1001, subsection 25 Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001
04/24/1974 Eligibility of Cobbossee Water District for Social Security coverage Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System P&SL 1971, c. 95 5 MRSA 1222
04/24/1974 Small grant program to conservation commissions Lee M. Schepps, AAG Robert E. Hodgdon, Parks and Recreation P&SL 1973, c. 223 30 MRSA 3851
04/24/1974 Date of increase in minimum wage Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Madge E. Ames, Deputy Director, Labor and Industry PL 1973, c. 625; PL 1973, c. 752 26 MRSA 664; 88 Stat. 55
04/25/1974 Authority to make arrests by licensees and/or persons employed under 32 M.R.S.A. §3806 Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor PL 1885, c. 357 17 MRSA 1801 ff; 17 MRSA 2101 ff; 17 MRSA 3104; 17 MRSA 3501; 17 MRSA 3551 ff; 32 MRSA 3804-A; 32 MRSA 3806
04/25/1974 Purchases of equipment from the State Lottery Fund Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Otto W. Siebert, State Budget Officer PL 1973, c. 570 5 MRSA 7; 8 MRSA 366
04/26/1974 Preliminary hearing in parole and probation revocations William J. Kelleher, AAG G. Raymond Nichols, Director, Probation and Parole, Mental Health and Corrections 34 MRSA 1632; 34 MRSA 1633; 34 MRSA 1675 92 S.Ct. 2593; 93 S.Ct. 1756 19730611; 19730829
04/29/1974 Spruce budworm Lee M. Schepps, AAG Fred E. Holt, Director, Bureau of Forestry, Conservation P&SL 1973, c. 194; P&SL 1973, c. 223
04/30/1974 Questions submitted by the Board regarding conditions subsequent on grant approvals Donald G. Alexander, AAG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection PL 1973, c. 450 38 MRSA 414-A; 38 MRSA 481 ff; 38 MRSA 581 ff
05/01/1974 Foreign corporations, qualified to do business loans in excess of $2,000 Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Harry W. Giddings, Director, Division of Personal & Consumer Finance, Banks & Banking PL 1965, c. 250; PL 1971, c. 439 9 MRSA 1; 9 MRSA 3201 ff; 13 MRSA 591; 13-A MRSA 1201 ff
05/01/1974 Administration of psychological tests by school counselors and school psychologists Eliot Field, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Education 32 MRSA 3811 ff
05/01/1974 Mileage allowance Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Otto W. Siebert, State Budget Officer PL 1973, c. 765; P&SL 1973, c. 220 5 MRSA 8 104 Me. 17
05/02/1974 Licensing of lottery ticket sales agents Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Christo Anton, Director, State Lottery Commission 8 MRSA 350 ff
05/03/1974 Cruelty to animals John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture 7 MRSA 3455 ff; 17 MRSA 1051 ff
05/03/1974 Retirement status of Edward Marks - Commissioner of Public Safety Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1091; 25 MRSA 1591
05/03/1974 State employee running for office Lee M. Schepps, AAG John W. Briggs, Historian, Parks and Recreation 5 MRSA 678; RS 1954, c. 63, §25 19620308
05/06/1974 Grants from the snowmobile trail fund Lee M. Schepps, AAG Frank Farren, Jr., Supervisor, Snowmobile Program, Parks and Recreation 12 MRSA 1972
05/06/1974 Maine Consumer Credit Code, § 103, administration Martin L. Wilk, AAG Roberta M. Weil, Commissioner, Business Regulation 9-A MRSA 6-103 150 Me. 217; 158 Me. 450; 36 S.Ct. 7; 81 S.Ct. 1101; 89 S.Ct. 1322; 90 S.Ct. 532; 92 S.Ct. 995; 93 S.Ct. 2842
05/06/1974 Chapter 600, relating to Maine Veterans Small Business Loan Authority Board Martin L. Wilk, AAG Robert G. O'Malley, Manager, Veterans Small Business Loan Board PL 1973, c. 600 37-A MRSA 41 ff Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-D; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-E
05/06/1974 Sale of lottery tickets Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 8 MRSA 350 ff
05/07/1974 Differing retirement plans in a participating local district Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System PL 1965, c. 49; PL 1969, c. 208 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1121
05/08/1974 Meaning of "forthwith" in P.L. 1973, c. 566, relating to persons incapacitated by alcohol Andrews B. Campbell, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare PL 1973, c. 566; PL 1973, c. 582 22 MRSA 1361; 22 MRSA 7103; 22 MRSA 7114; 22 MRSA 7117 ff
05/08/1974 Interpretation of "subdivision" under the site location law 38 M.R.S.A. §482(5) Donald G. Alexander, AAG Henry Warren, Environmental Protection; Jack Bader, Environmental Protection; Hollis McGlauflin, Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 482
05/08/1974 Effect of incorporation on regional planning commission's ability to undertake law enforcement activities or to assess its member municipalities for financial support Cabanne Howard, AAG Fourtin Powell, State Planning 1 MRSA 7; 30 MRSA 1902 105 Me. 370; 37 F.Supp. 61
05/09/1974 Contribution rate of policemen and firemen employed by participating local districts Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System PL 1973, c. 542 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1095; 5 MRSA 1121 19740507
05/09/1974 Legislator as board member and loan to corporation by Veterans Loan Board Charles R. Larouche, AAG Robert G. O'Malley, Manager, Veterans Small Business Loan Authority 37-A MRSA §45 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-D; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-E
05/09/1974 Restrictions on voter changing party enrollment Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 134; 21 MRSA 135
05/20/1974 P.L. 1974, c. 691, "An Act Relating to Nullification of Criminal Records" Jon A. Lund, AG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State PL 1973, c. 691 127 Me. 351; 270 A.2d 863; 272 A.2d 740 19590814
05/22/1974 Eligibility of North Aroostook Regional Airport Authority for Social Security coverage Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1221 ff; 30 MRSA 1951 ff
05/28/1974 Requested sales tax exemption: H.O.M.E. Inc. John M. Dudley, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 36 MRSA 1760
05/29/1974 Licensing of broker or salesman Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Paul A. Sawyer, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4001
05/29/1974 Liquor licensing provision franchises Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG William E. Gautreau, Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 203; 28 MRSA 251
05/30/1974 Retirement system investment objectives and guidelines; Prudent Man Rule Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1061; 18 MRSA 4054
05/31/1974 Conflict or compatibility of offices of member of the legislature and auctioneer for the state Jon A. Lund, AG John Norris, House 19560529; 19670724; 19730604; 19740208; 19740503
06/03/1974 Dog licensing Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG John A. Smiley, Director, Agriculture 7 MRSA 3451; 7 MRSA 3454
06/03/1974 Application for liquor license by University of Maine Trustees John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1973, c. 362 28 MRSA 301 141 Me. 307; 148 Me. 171; 155 Me. 270
06/04/1974 Barber technicians Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG H. George Poulin, Executive Secretary, Board of Barbers 32 MRSA 401; 32 MRSA 404-A
06/05/1974 Licensing of firm, partnership or corporation John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Harry B. Rollins, Executive Secretary, Electricians Examining Board 32 MRSA 1101 ff
06/05/1974 Acceptance of federal funds - acquisition of lands Lee M. Schepps, AAG Barry S. Timson, Coastal Geologist, Bureau of Geology, Conservation 12 MRSA 6; 12 MRSA 512; 12 MRSA 513; 12 MRSA 601; 12 MRSA 602; 12 MRSA 2151; 12 MRSA 2155; 12 MRSA 3502; 12 MRSA 3502-A; 12 MRSA 3705
06/06/1974 Confidentiality of tapes of meetings Jon A. Lund, AG Lloyd K. Allen, Maine Guarantee Authority 1 MRSA 401 ff
06/06/1974 Interpretation of 15 M.R.S.A. §1701-A, relating to credit for confinement prior to sentencing William J. Kelleher, AAG Garrell Mullaney, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1973, c. 144 15 MRSA 1701-A
06/07/1974 Chapter 138, P&S 1973- acquisition of real property for state parks Lee M. Schepps, AAG C. Norman Manwell, Supervisor, Parks & Recreation P&SL 1973, c. 138
06/11/1974 Accidental death benefit of widow of State Police not a member of State Retirement System Charles R. Larouche, AAG George A. Davala, Director, Administrative Services, Public Safety 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1125
06/11/1974 Application of P.L. 91-606 to property owned by local development corporation organized under 13 M.R.S.A. ch. 81 Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 10 MRSA 806; 13 MRSA 901 ff; 84 Stat. 1744
06/11/1974 Citizen access to local tax assessor's property record cards Jon A. Lund, AG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor 1 MRSA 400 ff 150 Me. 181; 230 A.2d 814 19610919
06/11/1974 Subdivision law Edward Lee Rogers, AAG Rich Rothe, State Planning Office; Fourtin Powell, State Planning Office PL 1973, c. 700 1 MRSA 7; 12 MRSA 4812-A; 30 MRSA 1902; 30 MRSA 1917; 30 MRSA 4956 105 Me. 370; 37 F.Supp. 61 19740508
06/12/1974 Effect of Sec. 3, c. 221, P & SL, 1973, on Personnel Board approval of job classification exchanges, reclassification and range changes Charles R. Larouche, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel P&SL 1973, c. 202; P&SL 1973, c. 221
06/14/1974 Payment in full on termination of employment Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Madge E. Ames, Bureau of Labor & Industry 26 MRSA 626; 26 MRSA 629 19670414
06/17/1974 Mandatory workmen's compensation law (P.L. 1973 c. 746) Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG John V. Keaney, Chairman, industrial Accident Commission PL 1973, c. 746 39 MRSA 2
06/17/1974 Maine Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title and Anti-theft Act Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Charles E. Wyman, Director, Motor Vehicle Division 29 MRSA 363; 29 MRSA 2350 ff
06/18/1974 Acceptability of state fire insurance bid by a non-admitted insurer Charles R. Larouche, AAG H. W. McKowen, Executive Secretary, Maine Insurance Advisory Board 24-A MRSA 2004
06/19/1974 Payment of $20 prizes by lottery ticket sales agents Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Christo Anton, Director, State Lottery Commission 5 MRSA 131; 8 MRSA 350 ff
06/19/1974 State grants in aid and pollution bond issue Donald G. Alexander, AAG George C. Gormley, Environmental Protection P&SL 1969, c. 181 38 MRSA 411; 86 Stat. 816 148 Me. 486; 238 A.2d 226; 275 A.2d 800; 56 S.Ct. 855
06/20/1974 Authority to grant real estate broker's license to an individual who has not completed the real estate practice course as a student, but who has taught such a course Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Paul Sawyer, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4103
06/20/1974 Membership and appointment of Maine Milk Commission Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor PL 1974, c. 758 7 MSRA 2952 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8 Includes note: "This opinion overruled by 83-38."
06/20/1974 Nonconforming use destroyed by fire David Roseman, AAG James Haskell, Jr., Executive Director, Land Use Regulation Commission, Conservation 12 MRSA 685-A; 12 MRSA 685-B 158 Me. 180; 219 A.2d 548; 281 A.2d 579
06/20/1974 Reappointment and eligibility of LURC members Charles R. Larouche, AAG Donaldson Koons, Commissioner, Conservation PL 1973, c. 702; PL 1973, c. 698 5 MRSA 711; 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1091; 12 MRSA 683 311 A.2d 103
06/21/1974 DCI district coordinators Martin L. Wilk, AAG James K. Keefe, Commissioner, Commerce & Industry P&SL 1973, c. 100 85 Stat. 146
06/24/1974 Effect of Sec. 3, c. 221, P & SL, 1973, on Personnel Board approval of job classification exchanges, reclassification and range changes Charles R. Larouche, AAG Richard W. Tripp, Assistant Director, Personnel P&SL 1973, c. 202; P&SL 1973, c. 221 19740612
06/25/1974 Trade-ins between Chrysler Leasing and Chrysler Motors Donald J. Gasink, AAG Robert Beattie, Chief Examiner, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 1765
06/25/1974 Authority to grant special merit increases Charles R. Larouche, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel
06/27/1974 Creditable service in Maine State Retirement System for War Shipping Administration Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1091
06/27/1974 P.L. 1973, c. 696, relating to restricted motor vehicle operator's license Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Charles E. Wyman, Director, Motor Vehicle Division 29 MRSA 1312
06/27/1974 Rights of Indians to cut "basket ash" Lee M. Schepps, AAG A. Temple Bowen, Jr., Deputy Director, Bureau of Forestry
06/28/1974 Commerce and industry; status and funding of certain assistants Charles R. Larouche, AAG Otto W. Siebert, State Budget Officer P&SL 1973, c. 202 5 MRSA 671; 5 MRSA 711; 10 MRSA 402
07/01/1974 Northeast Bank proposal to furnish custody service on Maine State Retirement System Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System PL 1973, c. 733 5 MRSA 1031; 9 MRSA 1093
07/02/1974 Residency requirement - memo dated May 22, 1974 Robert J. Stolt, AAG Robert W. Maxwell, Chief, Career Management & labor Relations Division, Personnel 37-B MRSA 556 Me. Const. Art. II, §1
07/03/1974 The effect of reorganization on agreement between trustees and money managers Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System
07/09/1974 Use of Coastal Protection Fund (38 M.R.S.A. §551) for disposal of spill clean-up materials Donald G. Alexander, AAG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection PL 1971, c. 544 38 MRSA 341; 38 MRSA 342; 38 MRSA 541 ff 253 A.2d 701
07/09/1974 Public disclosure of games of chance Jon A. Lund, AG Donald E. Nichols, Chief, Bureau of State Police 1 MRSA 405; 17 MRSA 332; 17 MRSA 337 ff; 17 MRSA 344; 25 MRSA 1631
07/09/1974 Veterans' Small Business Loan Program Martin L. Wilk, AAG Robert E. Washburn, Director, Bureau of Veterans' Services Con. Res. 1971, c.5; PL 1973, c. 600 37-A MRSA 41; 37-A MRSA 45 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-D; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-E
07/09/1974 Request for opinion on damage claims under Coastal Conveyance Fund Donald G. Alexander, AAG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 551 ff 307 A.2d 1
07/10/1974 Medina soil activator as a commercial fertilizer Robert J. Stolt, AAG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture 7 MRSA 742
07/12/1974 Distinguishing marks on two disputed ballots Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1961, c. 360 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 925; 21 MRSA 1152; 21 MRSA 1153 108 Me. 161; 161 Me. 32; 227 A.2d 303
07/19/1974 Your memo of June 25, 1974 re 37-A M.R.S.A. §59(1) & (2) (Ch. 728 P.L. of 1973), relating to vetoes of county director appointments Robert J. Stolt, AAG Timothy P. Wilson, Director, Bureau of Civil Emergency Preparedness PL 1973, c. 728 37-A MRSA §59
07/23/1974 Buyer protection plan Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Roberta M. Weil, Commissioner, Business Regulation 32 MRSA 4003 293 A.2d 786 19610728
07/24/1974 Campaign reports, 1974 primary election Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1973, c. 756 21 MRSA 1391; 21 MRSA 1395; 21 MRSA 1397
07/26/1974 Qualifications for electors and of candidates for office Jon A. Lund, AG Joseph T. Edgar, Secretary of State PL 1973, c. 782 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 247 320 A.2d 668; 94 S.Ct. 2655 Me. Const. Art. II, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §6; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §4; US Const. Art. I, §2; US Const. Art. I, §3; US Const. Art. II, §1; US Const. Amend. 17
07/26/1974 Executive secretary Electrician's Examining Board Jon A. Lund, AG Robert B. Hayden, Maine State Police PL 1969, c. 267 32 MRSA 1151; 32 MRSA 1152
07/29/1974 Availability of Social Security coverage for University of Maine employees under Maine State Retirement System Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1221 ff
07/29/1974 Mandatory workmen's compensation law Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG John V. Keaney, Chairman, industrial Accident Commission PL 1973, c. 746 39 MRSA 2 122 Me. 319
07/31/1974 Incompatibility of office - your memorandum of July 22, 1974 Robert J. Stolt, AAG Doris Hayes, Supervisor, Corporation & UCC Division, Secretary of State 3 Me. 484
08/01/1974 School bus safety requirements Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Asa Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services PL 1973, c. 780 29 MRSA 2011 ff
08/02/1974 Minimum age of police officers Jon A. Lund, AG Donald E. Nichols, Chief, Bureau of State Police 1 MRSA 72; 1 MRSA 73; 5 MRSA 553; 15 MRSA 704; 25 MRSA 1501; 25 MRSA 1502; 30 MRSA 952
08/08/1974 Section 23 resolution - Town of Kennebunkport Jon A. Lund, AG James E. Mitchell, Director, Maine State Housing Authority PL 1943, c. 260 30 MRSA 4552; 30 MRSA 4601; 30 MRSA 4651; 30 MRSA 4701
08/09/1974 Amendment of Title 21, Section 1252(2), relating to absentee ballots Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1973, c. 718 21 MRSA 1252
08/12/1974 Income accrued to organized township funds - P.L. 797 Lee M. Schepps, AAG Joseph B. Coffey, Administrative Assistant, Public Lands PL 1973, c. 797
08/12/1974 Applicants for osteopathic loans (citizenship requirements) Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Robert E. Brown, Director, Educational and Cultural Services PL 1971, c. 526 20 MRSA 2241 ff
08/12/1974 Jurisdiction over subtidal lands Lee M. Schepps, AAG Richard E. Barringer, Director, Public Lands 10 MRSA 2101 ff; 12 MRSA 504; 12 MRSA 3721 ff
08/12/1974 Television advertising Lee M. Schepps, AAG Marshall T. Wiebe, Coordinator, Keep Maine Scenic Committee 94 S.Ct. 2997
08/13/1974 Traveling expenses of Orlando Delogu Jon A. Lund, AG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 361 3 Me. 191
08/13/1974 Reimbursement for legal fees expended defending employees from civil suits Jon A. Lund, AG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection 121 Me. 67; 134 Me. 95
08/15/1974 1974 primary election campaign expenses Jon A. Lund, AG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1961, c. 360; PL 1971, c. 207; PL 1973, c. 756 1 MRSA 72; 21 MRSA 1395; 21 MRSA 1575; 21 MRSA 1576 123 Me. 48; 232 A.2d 809
08/15/1974 Landowner liability Title 12, Chapter 333, Section 3002, 3003 & 3004 Lee M. Schepps, AAG Thomas Dickens, Director, Parks and Recreation 12 MRSA 3001 ff
08/19/1974 Questions relating to 28 M.R.S.A. §301, relating to liquor license proximity to churches and schools Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 301
08/19/1974 The Pittston Company - title, right of interest Jon A. Lund, AG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 481 ff; 42 USCA 4331 ff 117 Me. 536; 315 A.2d 200; 324 A.2d 295; 91 S.Ct. 873 40 CFR 1500.5; 40 CFR 1500.8 19740326
08/21/1974 Public view of budget estimates Charles R. Larouche, AAG Otto W. Siebert, State Budget Officer 1 MRSA 405; 5 MRSA 1665 19621012
08/22/1974 Kerramerican at Blue Hill/cost of surveying boundary of lake Lee M. Schepps, AAG Robert G. Doyle, State Geologist, Maine Mining Bureau 10 MRSA 2103; 10 MRSA 2104
08/26/1974 Buyer protection plan Charles R. Larouche, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance
08/27/1974 5 M.R.S.A. §555, relating to employees in military or naval service Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel 5 MRSA 555; 5 MRSA 631
08/28/1974 Brewer Development Corporation John M. Dudley, AAG Thomas S. Squiers, Director, Sales and Use Tax Division 10 MRSA 671 ff; 36 MRSA 1760
08/28/1974 Chapter 221, Private and Special Laws 1973, relating to appropriations to intermediate care facilities Joseph M. Kozak, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare P&SL 1973, c. 221
08/29/1974 Tribal election at Pleasant Point Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG John Stevens, Commissioner, Indian Affairs PL 1973, c. 740 22 MRSA 4831; 22 MRSA 4832
08/29/1974 Ruling on barber laws Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG H. George Poulin, Executive Secretary, Board of Barbers 32 MRSA 1651 ff
09/04/1974 Conflict or compatibility of offices of deputy sheriff and justice of the peace or notary public Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Donald H. Burns, Deputy Sheriff, Somerset County Me. Const. Art. III, §2 19740625
09/04/1974 Bear damage to bee hives Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1973, c. 776 7 MRSA 3654
09/05/1974 Legal effect of the State Employees Labor Relations Act upon the State Employees Appeals Board Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 5 MRSA 751 ff; 26 MRSA 979-K
09/06/1974 Private employment after termination of state service Martin L. Wilk, AAG Maurice F. Williams, Commissioner, Finance & Administration 17 MRSA 3104
09/09/1974 Conflict or compatibility of offices of bail commissioner and city councilor, town selectman or municipal officer Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Edward I. Bernstein, Clerk, Cumberland County Superior Court 14 MRSA 5541; 14 MRSA 5542; 30 MRSA 1701; 30 MRSA 1901 114 Me. 443; 123 Me. 359
09/13/1974 Eligibility of vocational education regions to participate in the Maine State Retirement System as participating districts Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092; 20 MRSA 309; 20 MRSA 2356-A
09/16/1974 Qualifications for executive director of LURC pursuant to 12 M.R.S.A. §685 Sarah Redfield, Staff Attorney Donaldson Koons, Commissioner, Conservation 12 MRSA 681; 12 MRSA 682; 12 MRSA 685; 12 MRSA 685-B; 12 MRSA 685-C
09/17/1974 Registration of geologists and soils scientists Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Harry E. Cummings, Chairman, Board of Registration of Professional Engineers PL 1973, c. 558 32 MRSA 1251; 32 MRSA 1256; 32 MRSA 4902
09/18/1974 Applicability of Ch. 9-B, Title 26, State Employees Labor Relations Act, to certain state employees Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 3 MRSA 162; 3 MRSA 172; 3 MRSA 173; 26 MRSA 979 ff Me. Const. Art. III, §1
09/20/1974 Participation of supervisors in the formation or operation of a union under the State Employees Labor Relations Act Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 26 MRSA 979 ff; 29 USCA 152
09/23/1974 Educational leaves to attend employee representative activities Charles R. Larouche, AAG Richard W. Tripp, Assistant Director, Personnel PL 1973, c. 500 5 MRSA 722
09/24/1974 Fishways Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 2201
09/25/1974 Shoreland zoning requirements for unorganized or deorganized areas which become municipalities Sarah Redfield, Staff Attorney Donaldson Koons, Commissioner, Conservation PL 1973, c. 569; P&SL 1973, c. 186 12 MRSA 681; 12 MRSA 682; 12 MRSA 685-A; 12 MRSA 4811 ff
09/26/1974 Regulation prohibiting state employees from bidding on state purchases - memo dated June 24, 1974 Robert J. Stolt, AAG Linwood F. Ross, Purchasing Agent, Bureau of Purchases 17 MRSA 3104 19651129; 19720308
09/26/1974 Interpretation of 38 M.R.S.A. §451-A, relating to variances for waste treatment facilities Donald G. Alexander, AAG George C. Gormley, Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 413; 38 MRSA 414-A; 38 MRSA 451-A 156 Me. 160; 309 A.2d 512
09/27/1974 Funds from candidate fundraiser Jon A. Lund, AG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 1395
10/02/1974 Participation of trust companies in the Maine State Lottery Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Ralph H. Gelder, Superintendent 9 MRSA 991
10/03/1974 Hatfield's Pond Jon A. Lund, AG Charles S. Allen, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 2001; 12 MRSA 2003; 12 MRSA 2557; 12 MRSA 2557-B; 17 MRSA 3852; 38 MRSA 381; 38 MRSA 382; 38 MRSA 39238 MRSA 422 20 Me. 353; 116 Me. 408
10/03/1974 Licensing of closed circuit television boxing promoters Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Roberta M. Weil, Commissioner, Business Regulation PL 1965, c. 461 8 MRSA 101 ff
10/04/1974 Conflicts of interests of the authority Martin L. Wilk, AAG Lloyd K. Allen, Maine Guarantee Authority PL 1973, c. 633 10 MRSA 671 ff; 10 MRSA 701 ff; 10 MRSA 806; 30 MRSA 5325 ff
10/07/1974 Edwin A. Rogers v. Edward L. Dexter & Kenneth M. Curtis, et als., relating to disputed ballots Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 19740712
10/09/1974 Reporting of campaign expenditures Jon A. Lund, AG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1973, c. 756 21 MRSA 1395
10/09/1974 Sharing of lottery bonuses with state liquor store employees Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 5 MRSA 634; 28 MRSA 51; 28 MRSA 56 19740806
10/10/1974 Conflict of Banking Superintendent teaching a course a the University of Maine for compensation Jon A. Lund, AG Roberta M. Weil, Commissioner, Business Regulation 9 MRSA 1
10/11/1974 Shoreland zoning guidelines Jon A. Lund, AG State Planning Office 5 MRSA 2301 ff; 12 MRSA 4811 ff
10/11/1974 Questions concerning the act establishing a State Register of Critical Areas Edward Lee Rogers, AAG Philip M. Savage, Director, State Planning Office PL 1973, c. 778 1 MRSA 811 ff; 5 MRSA 2301 ff; 5 MRSA 3311; 5 MRSA 3312; 5 MRSA 3314; 12 MRSA 4; 12 MRSA 512; 12 MRSA 602; 12 MRSA 641; 12 MRSA 667; 12 MRSA 685-C; 12 MRSA 1002; 12 MRSA 1103; 12 MRSA 1702; 12 MRSA 2151; 12 MRSA 3502; 12 MRSA 3602; 12 MRSA 4302-B; 38 MRSA 414; 38 MRSA 1159; RS 1954, c. 131, §40 108 Me. 26; 153 Me. 15; 161 Me. 476; 253 A.2d 701; 265 A.2d 711; 300 A.2d 736 Me. Const. Art. I, §21
10/16/1974 Rights of private owners on designated wildlife management areas Edward Lee Rogers, AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 1901; 12 MRSA 2101; 12 MRSA 2107; 12 MRSA 2151; 12 MRSA 2154 ff 108 Me. 26; 161 Me. 476
10/17/1974 Conflict of interest -- LURC member as a temporary SPO employee Edward Lee Rogers, AAG Philip M. Savage, Director, State Planning Office PL 1973, c. 698 5 MRSA 3305; 12 MRSA 683 19740108
10/17/1974 Excise tax refund Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1947, c. 195 28 MRSA 452; 28 MRSA 602; 28 MRSA 603; RS 1944, c. 57, §16
10/17/1974 Institutions of collegiate grade under 37-A M.R.S.A. §50-J - §50-M David Roseman, AAG Robert Washburn, Director, Veterans Services 37-A MRSA 50-J ff 129 Me. 467; 140 Me. 216
10/22/1974 Termination of incumbent gubernatorial authority Jon A. Lund, AG Allen G. Pease, Administrative Assistant, Executive Con. Res. 1971, c. 2 70 Me. 570; 115 Me. 344; 146 Me. 211 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §2
10/23/1974 Questions concerning the act establishing a State Register of Critical Areas Edward Lee Rogers, AAG Philip M. Savage, Director, State Planning Office 5 MRSA 3310 ff; 33 MRSA 667; 33 MRSA 668
10/23/1974 Migratory game birds Lee M. Schepps, AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 2352; 12 MRSA 2455
10/24/1974 Marking of waters of the state for hazards Lee M. Schepps, AAG Thomas Dickens, Director, Parks and Recreation 38 MRSA 321 ff
10/24/1974 32 M.R.S.A. §2101, relating to nurses Robert J. Stolt, AAG Marion M. Klappmeier, Executive Director, Maine State Board of Nursing 32 MRSA 2101; 32 MRSA 2102
10/24/1974 Eligibility of Greater Portland Transit District for membership in the Maine State Retirement System Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092; 30 MRSA 4971
10/24/1974 Maine State Employees Retirement Fund Charles R. Larouche, AAG Richard L. Kelso, Deputy Commissioner, Commerce and Industry 5 MRSA 1032; 5 MRSA 1061; 18 MRSA 4054
10/29/1974 Your memo of October 11, 1974, re 12 M.R.S.A. §3601 (Chap. 697 of P.L. 1973), relating to the Atlantic Run Salmon Commission Robert J. Stolt, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel PL 1973, c. 697 12 MRSA 3601
10/29/1974 Definition of "lienholder" as applied to the Maine Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title and Anti-theft Act Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Charles E. Wyman, Director, Motor Vehicle Division 29 MRSA 2364
11/01/1974 Restricted charters - 9 M.R.S.A. Chapter 93 Martin L. Wilk, AAG Robert A. Brown, Deputy Bank Superintendent, Business Regulation, Bureau of Banks and Banking 9 MRSA 991 ff
11/04/1974 Authority under P.L. 1971, c. 446, relating to promulgating safety standards Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1971, c. 446 26 MRSA 580; 26 MRSA 581; 84 Stat. 1590 29 CFR 1901.2; 29 CFR 1902.1
11/04/1974 Board of commissioners of the profession of pharmacy Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 32 MRSA 2851
11/05/1974 Marking of ballots for candidates in state-wide election Jon A. Lund, AG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1965, c. 230 21 MRSA 702 Incomplete
11/05/1974 Instant winner game Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Christo Anton, Director, State Lottery Commission 8 MRSA 350 ff 117 Me. 102; 155 Me. 331
11/06/1974 Opinion request of October 23, 1974 Robert J. Stolt, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel 5 MRSA 195; 5 MRSA 4566; 5 MRSA 5612
11/07/1974 9 M.R.S.A. Section 229, relating to financing of retail sales Martin L. Wilk, AAG Ralph H. Gelder, Superintendent, Bureau of Banks and Banking 9 MRSA 229
11/07/1974 Building line and minimum lot size ordinances Jon A. Lund, AG Fourtin Powell, Regional Planner, State Planning Office PL 1939, c. 137; Resolves 1969, c. 29 30 MRSA 1917; 30 MRSA 2151 124 Me. 501; 287 A.2d 126; 308 A.2d 286; 33 S.Ct. 76; 47 S.Ct. 114; 47 S.Ct. 675 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A
11/12/1974 $75,000 bond anticipation notes/Indian Housing Insurance Program Jon A. Lund, AG Norman Ferguson, State Treasurer
11/12/1974 Reporting "free" TV time of candidate Jon A. Lund, AG Peter M. Damborg, Deputy Secretary of State
11/15/1974 Effect of Sec. 3, C. 221, P & SL, 1973, on Personnel Board power to correct an unlawful classification Charles R. Larouche, AAG Donald E. Cates, Chief, General Classification and Pay, Personnel P&SL 1973, c. 221 5 MRSA 4572
11/18/1974 Disabled retired persons eligibility to elect option at age 60 under the provisions of 5 M.R.S.A. Section 1122, subsection 1, paragraph C Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1121; 5 MRSA 1122; 5 MRSA 1126
11/20/1974 Seizure of equipment without spark arrestor Lee M. Schepps, AAG A. Willis, Director, Division of Fire Control, Forestry 12 MRSA 1456-A US Const. Amend 4
11/20/1974 Ocean dumping of wastes Donald G. Alexander, AAG Ron Dearborn, Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 361-A; 38 MRSA 414; 38 MRSA 414-A; 38 MRSA 417
11/21/1974 Swearing in Governor at a place in Augusta other than in the State House Jon A. Lund, AG James McGregor 6 Me. 514 Me. Const. Art. IX, §1; Me. Const. Art. IX, §16
11/22/1974 Liability of licensed terminal operators for oil transfer fees John M. R. Paterson, AAG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 542; 38 MRSA 543; 38 MRSA 545; 38 MRSA 551
11/25/1974 Swearing in Governor at a place in Augusta other than in the State House Jon A. Lund, AG James McGregor 19741121
11/26/1974 Additional issues to be resolved regarding the State Employee Labor Relations Act and the Office of State Employee Relations Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 1 MRSA 405; 26 MRSA 979 ff 19400806; 19440209; 19610919; 19620504; 19740214; 19740226; 19740611; 19740821
11/26/1974 Jurisdiction of Director of Personnel regarding 5 M.R.S.A. §555 John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel 5 MRSA 555 19730328; 19740827
11/27/1974 Military optometrists and nonactive licenses Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Thomas J. Joyce, Jr., Board of Optometry PL 1973, c. 474 32 MRSA 2423; 32 MRSA 2426
12/03/1974 Conflict of interest of member of Maine Board of Environmental Protection Jon A. Lund, AG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 361 86 Me. 185; 310 A.2d 736 19730316
12/03/1974 Cruelty to animals David Roseman, AAG Stanley Browne, Director, Division of Animal Welfare, Agriculture 7 MRSA 3406; 17 MRSA 1051; 17 MRSA 1091; 17 MRSA 1211; 17 MRSA 1212
12/06/1974 Disposition of group life insurance of deceased natural parent to her children adopted by another person Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1151; 19 MRSA 535
12/10/1974 Term of Commissioner of Finance and Administration; until successor if appointed and qualified Jon A. Lund, AG Marie H. Mitchell, State Controller, Finance and Administration, Bureau of Accounts and Control PL 1947, c. 4; PL 1971, c. 497; PL 1971, c. 615 5 MRSA 3; 5 MRSA 287; 5 MRSA 5004; 12 MRSA 5011; 23 MRSA 4205 225 A.2d 424
12/10/1974 Admission charges by Class A restaurants Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 2; 28 MRSA 702
12/11/1974 Release of information to U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare Peter B. Dublin, AAG Emilian A. Levesque, Commissioner of Manpower Affairs 26 MRSA 1047; 26 MRSA 1082
12/11/1974 Payment of state aid for vocational education Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Asa Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 2356-A; 20 MRSA 3712; 20 MRSA 3713
12/11/1974 Review of shoreland zoning ordinances Cabanne Howard, AAG Rich Rothe, State Planning Office 12 MRSA 4811 ff
12/12/1974 Ocean dumping of wastes Donald G. Alexander, AAG Ron Dearborn, Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 361-A; 38 MRSA 364; 38 MRSA 414-A; 38 MRSA 417; 33 USCA 1401 ff 19741120
12/12/1974 Agricultural employers Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG John V. Keaney, Chairman, industrial Accident Commission 39 MRSA 3; 39 MRSA 4; 39 MRSA 21
12/17/1974 Eligibility of Indian police constables for participation in Maine State Retirement System Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 671; 5 MRSA 711; 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1222; 22 MRSA 4716
12/18/1974 Unfair agreement to withhold driver wages for losses Charles R. Larouche, AAG Paul K. Lovejoy, Division Director, Minimum Wage & Child Labor, Labor and Industry 26 MRSA 629
12/18/1974 Vocational education Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Asa Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 161; 20 MRSA 2356-A ff
12/18/1974 S.A.D. #71 reapportionment Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Asa Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Education 20 MRSA 301; 20 MRSA 301-A
12/18/1974 Petitions calling for local vote on school construction projects Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Carroll R. McGary, Commissioner, Education & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 223; 20 MRSA 225; 20 MRSA 3457; 20 MRSA 3458
12/18/1974 Conflict or compatibility of offices of legislator and paid staff of Congressman Jon A. Lund, AG James K. McMahon, House 3 MRSA 380; 3 MRSA 382; 3 MRSA 383
12/20/1974 Status of bureau heads under 20 M.R.S.A. § 1-B.5 Robert J. Stolt, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services 5 MRSA 551 ff; 5 MRSA 671; 20 MRSA 1-B 156 Me. 123; 282 A.2d 848; 284 A.2d 288 19680725
12/20/1974 Legality of charging for returned merchandise Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages
12/20/1974 Local funding of a bus garage Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Leroy O. Nisbett, Director, School Facilities, Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 217; 20 MRSA 3457; 20 MRSA 3713
12/20/1974 Eligibility for retirement credits with participating district for former state service Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1092
12/24/1974 Sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption in unincorporated places with less than 20 residents Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1973, c. 788 28 MRSA 4
12/26/1974 The pardon power pursuant to M.R.S.A. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11 in light of 15 M.R.S.A. §2161-A, "expungement of records." Jon A. Lund, AG Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor 15 MRSA 2161-A; 16 MRSA 600 64 Me. 140; 110 Me. 96; 71 US 333 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11
12/30/1974 A year of service by a tutor Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1094
12/31/1974 State regulation of federal construction projects Jon A. Lund, AG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection; Donaldson Koons, Commissioner, Conservation; Philip M. Savage, Director, State Planning Office P&SL 1871, c. 648; PL 1903, c. 183; PL 1959, c. 213 1 MRSA 9; 1 MRSA 15; 12 MRSA 685-B; 38 MRSA 481 ff; 33 USCA 1323; 42 USCA 1857f; 48 Stat. 195; 60 Stat. 427; 88 Stat. 399; 88 Stat. 1212 307 A.2d 1; 17 US 316; 94 US 113; 5 S.Ct. 995; 27 S.Ct. 655; 41 S.Ct. 16; 45 S.Ct. 505; 49 S.Ct. 38; 51 S.Ct. 522; 53 S.Ct. 611; 61 S.Ct. 451; 61 S.Ct. 1050; 63 S.Ct. 617; 67 S.Ct. 1146; 80 S.Ct. 813; 83 S.Ct. 1210; 92 S.Ct. 1307; 93 S.Ct. 1590; 93 S.Ct. 1854; 94 S.Ct. 532 US Const. Art. I, §8; US Const. Art. VI, §2; US Const. Art. VI, §3; US Const. Amend. 10
12/31/1974 National flood insurance program Sarah Redfield, Staff Attorney Tim Glidden, Land Use Regulation Commission 12 MRSA 681; 12 MRSA 685-A; 42 USCA 4001 ff; 83 Stat. 379; 87 Stat. 975 24 CFR 1909.22; 24 CFR 1910 19730507
01/01/1975 Consideration of military-service credit under 5 MRSA §1094 for 20 years service as State Police Charles R. Larouche, AAG Robert Hayden, Staff Aide, State Police 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1121
01/02/1975 Amount of creditable service for part-time employees of the Legislature Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1094 19420715; 19620227; 19720501
01/03/1975 Appointment of Indian Representatives to joint committees Joseph E. Brennan, AG Gerald E. Talbot, House 19690520; 19701203; 19720831
01/03/1975 Conflict or compatibility of offices of legislator and member of the Board of Directors of the Maine Law Enforcement Planning and Assistant Agency Joseph E. Brennan, AG John B. Leet, Executive Director, Maine Law Enforcement Planning and Assistance Agency 5 MRSA 3350 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2 19270224; 19620123; 19670221; 19700319; 19711222; 19721024
01/06/1975 Questions relating to eminent domain powers of Indian Tribal Councils and incompatibility of employment and council memberships Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG S. Glen Starbird, Deputy Commissioner, Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4732 ff; 30 MRSA 4656 108 Me. 26; 114 Me. 443
01/07/1975 Wetlands Act Cabanne Howard, AAG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection; Spencer Apollonio, Commissioner, Marine Resources 12 MRSA 4701 ff https://dirigo.na5.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=228966
01/08/1975 Commissioner of Finance and Administration; question of conflict of interest or incompatibility of that office with positions in private business Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor 5 MRSA 282; 5 MRSA 283; 5 MRSA 1504; 36 MRSA 1811; 36 MRSA 1861; 36 MRSA 5205; 36 MRSA 5340; 12 USCA 72; 12 USCA 73; 12 USCA 548 59 Me. 277; 107 Me. 137; 114 Me. 443; 463 F.2d 600
01/08/1975 Legality of appointment to the State Board of Environmental Protection Joseph E. Brennan, AG John W. Jensen, House Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §4
01/08/1975 Conflict or compatibility of legislator simultaneously serving as a municipal police officer and a justice of the peace Joseph E. Brennan, AG Richard P. Needham 3 Me. 484; 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2 Includes note: "See opinion dated 1-28-76"
01/09/1975 Conflict or compatibility of offices of legislator and bail commissioner Joseph E. Brennan, AG Raymond N. Faucher, House 14 MRSA 5541; 14 MRSA 5542 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2
01/10/1975 Selective certification Robert J. Stolt, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel 5 MRSA 674
01/10/1975 Right to know law Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Paul A. Sawyer, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Commission 1 MRSA 405
01/13/1975 Questions regarding incomplete Coastal Island Registry forms Donald G. Alexander, AAG Richard Barringer, Director, Bureau of Public Lands
01/17/1975 Legal authority of the Executive Council Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Peter M. Damborg, Governor's Staff Me. Const. Art. V, §8
01/17/1975 Tenure rights of school principals Harrison B. Weatherill, Jr., AAG Carroll R. McGary, Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 161 19610615
01/20/1975 Conflict or compatibility of offices of state employee and board member of the Association of Aroostook Indians Martin L. Wilk, AAG Helen Ciganik
01/20/1975 Conflict of interest Martin L. Wilk, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services
01/22/1975 Stationary steam engineers and boiler operators licensing law Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Harold S. Noddin, Director, Bureau of Labor & Industry 26 MRSA 178
01/28/1975 Conveyance of interests in submerged lands Joseph E. Brennan, AG Richard Barringer, Director, Bureau of Public Lands 1 MRSA 2; 1 MRSA 3; 12 MRSA 504; 12 MRSA 5014; 30 MRSA 4162 42 Me. 150; 82 Me. 48; 97 Me. 356; 107 Me. 382; 118 Me. 503; 145 Me. 24; 4 S.Ct. 475
01/28/1975 Legislative conflict of interest Martin L. Wilk, AAG James B. Mitchell, Director, Maine State Housing Authority 3 MRSA 380 ff
01/29/1975 Conflict of interest of offices of part-time school bus driver and member of board of directors of the school administrative district in which he is employed John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG William A. Larrabee 19721219
01/29/1975 Sidney and Oakland schools Martin L. Wilk, AAG John L. Ketner, Construction Engineer, Public Improvements 20 MRSA 309-C
01/31/1975 Conflict of interest Robert J. Stolt, AAG Pamela Scarcelli, Maine Housing Authority
01/31/1975 Student records Peter J. Goranites, AAG Henry N. Berry, III, District Attorney PL 1971, c. 611 20 MRSA 805; 20 USCA 1231 ff; 88 Stat. 484; 88 Stat. 1855
02/03/1975 Possibility of conflict of interest Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages
02/03/1975 Appointment of commissioners John M. R. Paterson, AAG Carl Laws, Executive Director, Saco River Corridor Commission P&SL 1973, c. 150
02/04/1975 Group life insurance claim of Mrs. W. W. Moberg Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1032 19670831
02/05/1975 Jurisdiction over certain parcels of state forest land Donald G. Alexander, AAG Fred E. Holt, Commissioner, Forestry PL 1973, c. 628; PL 1973, c. 460 12 MRSA 512; 12 MRSA 1701 ff; 12 MRSA 5014 155 Me. 300; 231 A.2d 441; 241 A.2d 802; 261 A.2d 421; 306 A.2d 127; 312 A.2d 522
02/05/1975 Power of regional planning commissions to perform certain functions under coastal zone management plan Cabanne Howard, AAG Abbie C. Page, State Planning Office Resolves 1969, c. 29 30 MRSA 1917; 30 MRSA 1953; 30 MRSA 1983; 30 MRSA 4511 ff; 16 USCA 1451 ff Me. Const. Art. VIII-A
02/06/1975 Title to Nicatow Island-Medway Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG S. Glenn Starbird, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, Indian Affairs Resolves 1828, c. 48 14 MRSA 815
02/10/1975 Eligibility of "The Community Health Association" to participate in Maine State Retirement System Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092 101 Me. 148
02/11/1975 5 M.R.S.A. §§4593.1(c) and 4593.2 - right of water closets in places of public accommodation Robert J. Stolt, AAG Terry Ann Lunt-Aucoin, Executive Secretary, Human Rights Commission 5 MRSA 4593
02/12/1975 Opinion relative to the licensure of corporations engaged in the business of plumbing Joseph M. Kozak, AAG Donald C. Hoxie, Director, Health Engineering 32 MRSA 3302; 32 MRSA 3304; 32 MRSA 3507
02/12/1975 Length of term of deputy register of deeds John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Lynwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State 33 MRSA 601; 33 MRSA 606
02/12/1975 School Union #76 John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 151; 20 MRSA 359
02/13/1975 Revocation of registration by endorsement Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG R. A. Coleman, Chairperson, Board of Registration for Land Surveyors 32 MRSA 1688
02/14/1975 Licensure of a non-resident salesman employed in Maine Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Carol J. Leighton, Licensing and Examinations, Real Estate Commission US Const. Amend. 14 19710913
02/14/1975 Ceremonial colonial militia companies - memo dated February 7, 1975 Robert J. Stolt, AAG Donna Thibodeau, Director, Bicentennial Commission 37-A MRSA 1107
02/17/1975 Conflict of interest Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services PL 1973, c. 153
02/18/1975 Automatic entitlement of member with former service to pay back contributions for his former employment Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 8; 5 MRSA 10
02/18/1975 Community school districts Donald G. Alexander, AAG Fred M. Bartlett, Supervisor, Federal Aid, Parks and Recreation 20 MRSA 351; 20 MRSA 357; 20 MRSA 3672
02/19/1975 Farnham's Auto Sales Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Reginald Dennis, Assistant Chief, Bureau of Driver Licensing, Motor Vehicles 29 MRSA 344; 29 MRSA 349
02/20/1975 Scope of arrest authority in use of blue auxiliary lights for state liquor inspectors Robert S. Raymond, AAG Robert Graham, Chief, Bureau of Public Safety, Liquor Enforcement Division 17 MRSA 2953; 28 MRSA 55; 28 MRSA 1155; 29 MRSA 1312; 29 MRSA 1362; 29 MRSA 1368; 29 MRSA 2182
02/20/1975 Conflict of interest for State Planning Office employee Cabanne Howard, AAG Bruce Poulton, State Planning Office 330 A.2d 912
02/20/1975 Snowmobile license fees from residents of townships Cabanne Howard, AAG Larry Gaudreau, Director, Division of Safety & Snowmobile Registration, Inland Fisheries & Game 1 MRSA 72; 12 MRSA 1971 ff
02/20/1975 (1) Inspection of certain records; (2) boarding kennels David Roseman, AAG John A. Smiley, Director, Division of Animal Industry, Agriculture 1 MRSA 405; 7 MRSA 3406; 7 MRSA 3451; 32 MRSA 4801; 32 MRSA 4802 19610919; 19740611
02/25/1975 Use of dedicated revenue Martin L. Wilk, AAG Richard G. Bachelder, Director, Bureau of Public Improvements PL 1969, c. 583 5 MRSA 135; 12 MRSA 1972; 12 MRSA 2063
02/26/1975 Classification of buses operated by houses of religious worship Robert S. Raymond, AAG Charles Wyman, Director, Motor Vehicle Division LD 364 (107th Legis. 1975) 29 MRSA 2011 ff
02/26/1975 Notary public seal John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Doris Hayes, Supervisor, Corporations 4 MRSA 951
02/27/1975 Powers of counties Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor 30 MRSA 251 ff; 36 MRSA 451; 36 MRSA 453; 36 MRSA 505; 36 MRSA 708; 36 MRSA 709 62 Me. 62; 84 Me. 212; 136 Me. 432 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IX, §7; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
02/27/1975 Disbursement of funds as representative payee of SSI benefits William J. Kelleher, AAG Philip Walton, Social Services Discipline Adv., Bangor Mental Health Institute 34 MRSA 2375; 34 MRSA 2513-A Includes related memo
02/28/1975 Employers obtaining information concerning citizenship or legal alien status from applicants for employment Joseph E. Brennan, AG A. A. Poulin, Jr., District Director, Immigration and Naturalization Service, United States Department of Justice 5 MRSA 4573; 78 Stat. 241 94 S.Ct. 334
03/03/1975 Fair stipend payments 7 M.R.S.A. §62, sub-§2 David Roseman, AAG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture 1 MRSA 72; 7 MRSA 62 98 Me. 546; 148 Me. 60; 290 A.2d 359
03/05/1975 Office policy concerning assistant attorneys general serving in other public capacities Joseph E. Brennan, AG Joseph M. Kozak, AAG 30 MRSA 2411
03/06/1975 Licensing of certain gambling machines Michael D. Seitzinger, AAG Donald E. Nichols, Chief, Maine State Police 17 MRSA 330; 17 MRSA 332; 26 USCA 4462
03/07/1975 School building construction bond Joseph E. Brennan, AG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services P&SL 1967, c. 180; P&SL 1969, c. 179; PL 1973, c. 783; P&SL 1973, c. 136; P&SL 1975, c. 23; P&SL 1975, c. 78
03/11/1975 Public availability of appraisal reports Donald G. Alexander, AAG Thomas D. Dickens, Director, Bureau of Parks & Recreation PL 1959, c. 219; PL 1959, c. 223 1 MRSA 405; 23 MRSA 63
03/11/1975 Conflict or compatibility of builder or developer serving on a city or town planning board John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Berton K. Braley, Mayor, Saco 30 MRSA 2251; 30 MRSA 4956
03/11/1975 Financial assistance to individuals grooming trails Donald G. Alexander, AAG Frank Farren, Jr., Supervisor, Snowmobile Program, Parks and Recreation 12 MRSA 1972 60 Me. 124; 62 Me. 62; 147 Me. 417
03/12/1975 Cash reserve requirements - 9 M.R.S.A. §1044 Martin L. Wilk, AAG Ralph H. Gelder, Superintendent, Bureau of Banks and Banking 9 MRSA 1044
03/12/1975 Publication and sale of newspapers containing lottery advertisement Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG George Orestis, Director, State Lottery Commission 18 USCA 1301 ff; 88 Stat. 1916
03/13/1975 Status of Executive Order 6 and 35 Cabanne Howard, AAG Abbie C. Page, Resource Planner, State Planning Office PL 1969, c. 382 30 MRSA 4501; 30 MRSA 4521 19560124; 19720928 EO 06 FY 74/75; EO 35 FY 74/75
03/13/1975 Permits affecting submerged lands Joseph E. Brennan, AG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection PL 1876, c. 78; P&SL 1879, c. 137; P&SL 1879, c. 138; P&SL 1879, c. 181; P&SL 1879, c. 187; PL 1883, c. 239; P&SL 1901, c. 223; P&SL 1901, c. 225; P&SL 1901, c. 226; P&SL 1901, c. 227; P&SL 1901, c. 232; P&SL 1901, c. 247; P&SL 1901, c. 287; P&SL 1901, c. 390; P&SL 1901, c. 408; P&SL 1901, c. 418; P&SL 1901, c. 441; P&SL 1901, c. 483 1 MRSA 2; 12 MRSA 504; 12 MRSA 602; 38 MRSA 422; 38 MRSA 1021 ff 97 Me. 356; 118 Me. 503; 145 Me. 24; 312 A.2d 522; 4 S.Ct. 475; 67 S.Ct. 747
03/13/1975 Applicability of L.D. 281 to wildlife management areas Cabanne Howard, AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game LD 281 (107th Legis. 1975) 12 MRSA 1901; 12 MRSA 2101 ff; 12 MRSA 2151
03/13/1975 Conflict of interest Robert J. Stolt, AAG Robert A. G. Monks, Director, Office of Energy Resources
03/17/1975 County CETA eligibility Joseph E. Brennan, AG Joseph M. Hochadel, Assistant to the Governor 30 MRSA 255; 29 USCA 981; 87 Stat. 839
03/17/1975 Construction of regional vocational school facilities John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Education and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 225; 20 MRSA 309 ff; 20 MRSA 2356-A
03/18/1975 Reorganization of School Union #76 John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 153; 20 MRSA 356; 20 MRSA 471 19750212
03/20/1975 Justices of peace and notaries public David Roseman, AAG David E. Redmond, Executive Council 4 MRSA 952; 4 MRSA 953; 4 MRSA 1001; 10 MRSA 3751; 19 MRSA 121
03/20/1975 State stipend to agricultural fairs David Roseman, AAG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1949, c. 388; PL 1953, c. 423 5 MRSA 1544; 7 MRSA 62; 8 MRSA 274; 8 MRSA 275; 8 MRSA 333; RS 1944, c. 27, §16; RS 1944, c. 77, §15 144 Me. 40; 149 Me. 371; 241 A.2d 802
03/24/1975 Effect of P. & S.L., 1973, c. 221, §7, upon reclassification of positions in Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Disability Determination employees Robert J. Stolt, AAG George F. Lawlor, Division of Disability Determination, Health and Welfare P&SL 1973, c. 221 19740612; 19740624
03/24/1975 Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579, 93rd Congress) Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State PL 1973, c. 285 29 MRSA 539-A; 29 MRSA 540; 88 Stat. 1896
03/26/1975 Conflict or compatibility of Director of the Maine Law Enforcement Planning & Assistance Agency serving as a paid consultant to the recipient of a MLEPAA grant Joseph E. Brennan, AG John B. Leet, Executive Director, Maine Law Enforcement Planning and Assistance Agency 17 MRSA 3104
03/26/1975 Constitutionality of legislation proposing to transfer the functions of the Legislative Ethics Committee to a commission Joseph E. Brennan, AG Phillip L. Merrill, Senate 109 Me. 384; 143 Me. 417; 308 A.2d 554; 49 S.Ct. 452 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §3; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §4
03/27/1975 Legislation relating to conflict or compatibility of offices of legislator and selectman and assessor of a municipality Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG John H. Rollins, House 116 Me. 208; 126 Me. 1; 148 Me. 176 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2
03/27/1975 Appeal of a discharged superintendent Robert J. Stolt, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 152
04/01/1975 Conditional pardons - enforcement and supervision Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG David E. Redmond, Executive Council 1 MRSA 72; 15 MRSA 2163 ff; 30 MRSA 1001; 34 MRSA 1501 ff 153 Me. 128 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11
04/01/1975 Meaning of "not over 21 years of age" for war orphans and widows education eligibility Charles R. Larouche, AAG Kenneth A. Moore, Supervisor, Department of Veterans Services 20 MRSA 3211; 37-A MRSA 50-B
04/02/1975 Commutation and pardon authority John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Charles Abbott, Executive Council 15 MRSA 2161 ff 153 Me. 128; 158 Me. 190 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11
04/04/1975 Certain buildings and contents on Indian reservations and at various University of Maine campuses Charles R. Larouche, AAG H. W. McKowen, Executive Secretary, Maine Insurance Advisory Board 20 MRSA 2251; 20 MRSA 2252; 5 MRSA 1725 ff 105 Me. 214 19641229
04/04/1975 Appointment to Maine State Housing Authority / conflict of interest Joseph E. Brennan, AG Joseph M. Hochadel, Assistant to the Governor 30 MRSA 4603
04/07/1975 Hospitalization and release of minor patients Courtland D. Perry, AAG Roy A. Ettlinger, Superintendent, Augusta Mental Health Institute 34 MRSA 2290; 34 MRSA 2333; 34 MRSA 2333-A 299 A.2d 560
04/07/1975 Adult vocational programs Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 2356-A ff
04/08/1975 Compatibility of legislator as member of Board of Trustees of the University of Maine or of Maine Maritime Academy or of similar boards Charles R. Larouche, AAG Peter M. Damborg, Executive P&SL 1865, c. 532; PL 1945, c. 98; P&SL 1967, c. 229 5 MRSA 3350 ff; 20 MRSA 2252 105 Me. 214; 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2 19430325; 19430707; 19710525; 19711222; 19750103
04/08/1975 Resume of opinions from February 20 to February 27, 1975 John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Staff Members, AG 29 MRSA 2011 ff; 29 MRSA 1312 19750220; 19750226; 19750227
04/08/1975 Retirement system benefits; meaning of "effective election" under 5 M.R.S.A. § 1124, subsection 3 Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1124; 5 MRSA 1126
04/09/1975 Purchase of National Electrical Code books David Roseman, AAG Charles F. Rogan, Acting Executive Secretary, Electricians' Examining Board 5 MRSA 151; 5 MRSA 1541; 5 MRSA 1811 ff; 32 MRSA 1101 ff
04/18/1975 Transportation of liquor by salesmen from state liquor stores to licensees' premises Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 305
04/22/1975 Motorcycle use in Baxter State Park Sarah Redfield, Staff Assistant Joseph E. Brennan, AG P&SL 1931, c. 23; PL 1933, c. 281; P&SL 1933, c. 3; PL 1939, c. 6; P&SL 1939, c. 1; P&SL 1939, c. 122; SP 775 (89th Legis. 1939); PL 1941, c. 25; P&SL 1941, c. 1; P&SL 1941, c. 95; P&SL 1943, c. 1; P&SL 1943, c. 91; P&SL 1945, c. 1; SP 42 (92nd Legis. 1945); P&SL 1947, c. 1; PL 1949, c. 78; PL 1949, c. 382; P&SL 1949, c. 1; P&SL 1949, c. 2; SP 26 (94th Legis. 1949); P&SL 1955, c. 1; P&SL 1955, c. 2; P&SL 1955, c. 3; P&SL 1955, c. 4; P&SL 1955, c. 61; P&SL 1955, c. 171; SP 27 (97th Legis. 1955); P&SL 1963, c. 1; PL 1965, c. 226; PL 1971, c. 477; PL 1973, c. 625 12 MRSA 900 ff 116 Me. 336; 122 Me. 454; 17 US 518; 86 S.Ct. 486 19591007; 19680619
04/22/1975 The applicability of the permit requirements of Title 12 MRSA §685-B to hauling roads in management districts Sarah Redfield, AAG Richard W. Billings, Acting Executive Director, Land Use Regulation Commission PL 1973, c. 569 12 MRSA 681 ff
04/22/1975 Conflict or compatibility of Cummings' nomination to P.U.C. Joseph E. Brennan, AG Nathan Cohen, Executive Council
04/24/1975 Public inspection of personnel department records Joseph E. Brennan, AG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel 1 MRSA 405 ff; 5 MRSA 551 ff; 5 MRSA 592; 5 MRSA 671 ff; 15 MRSA 2161-A 121 Me. 450; 157 Me. 234 19440209; 19740606; 19740611; 19741106
04/25/1975 Department of Audit access to Maine State income tax returns for investigatory purposes Robert J. Stolt, AAG R. M. Rideout, Jr., State Auditor 5 MRSA 242-A; 36 MRSA 5340
04/28/1975 Incompatibility of State Senator serving on P.U.C. Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Joseph M. Hochadel, Assistant to the Governor 35 MRSA 2 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Ar. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. VI, Pt. 3, §10 19510221; 19510621
04/28/1975 Appointments to U. of M. Board of Trustees - residency requirements Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Joseph M. Hochadel, Assistant to the Governor P&SL 1865, c. 532; P&SL 1951, c. 122; P&SL 1967, c. 229; PL 1973, c. 625
04/28/1975 Shareholdings of Maine residents in a New Hampshire corporation not doing business in Maine escheating to the state Donald J. Gasink, AAG Maurice F. Stickney, Department of the Treasury 13-A MRSA 525; 18 MRSA 851; 18 MRSA 1001 79 Me. 315; 85 S.Ct. 626; 92 S.Ct. 207
04/30/1975 Repercussions for overspending by county commissioners Charles R. Larouche, AAG Philip C. Jackson; C. Everett Dam, House 30 MRSA 59; 30 MRSA 251 ff 136 Me. 432 Me. Const. Art. IX, §5 19750129; 19750227
04/30/1975 Eligibility of hospital administrative district under 5 M.R.S.A. Section 1092 Charles R. Larouche, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System P&SL 1973, c. 76 5 MRSA 1092
04/30/1975 Portable classrooms in Winthrop John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services PL 1973, c. 556
04/30/1975 Title 15 M.R.S.A. § 224 Re expenses incurred incident to extradition John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Joseph M. Hochadel, Assistant to the Governor 15 MRSA 201 ff
05/01/1975 Local ordinances affecting wildlife sanctuary Joseph E. Brennan, AG Maynard F. Marsh, Fish and Game 12 MRSA 2155; 30 MRSA 1917 135 Me. 459 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1
05/01/1975 Regional planning commission attorneys Cabanne Howard, AAG Michael McMillen, Planning Associate, State Planning Office 14 MRSA 5963; 30 MRSA 454; 30 MRSA 501; 30 MRSA 502; 30 MRSA 554-A 115 Me. 278 19750205
05/05/1975 Honeywell-Maine contract of May 2, 1972; effect on Article IX, Section 14, Constitution of Maine Charles R. Larouche, AAG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration 92 Me. 292; 99 Me. 515; 146 Me. 183 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
05/07/1975 Board's power relating to unfair practices David Roseman, AAG Seth Bradstreet, Chairman, Agricultural Bargaining Board 13 MRSA 1953 ff; 13 MRSA 1965 143 Me. 281; 156 Me. 115; 304 A.2d 377
05/08/1975 Permit requirements of spruce budworm program Joseph E. Brennan, AG Richard W. Billings, Executive Director, Land Use Regulation Commission PL 1975, c. 162 12 MRSA 682
05/09/1975 Prosecution of violations in Baxter State Park Foahd J. Saliem, AAG William Cross, Business Manager, Baxter State Park 12 MRSA 900 ff
05/09/1975 Aquatic application permit; Spruce Budworm Control Program Joseph E. Brennan, AG Donald F. Mairs, Pesticides Control Board PL 1975, c. 162 22 MRSA 1454-A 160 Me. 357
05/19/1975 Reporting of denials to immigration service Eliot Field, AAG David Smith, Commissioner, Health and Welfare 22 MRSA 42; 7 USCA 2019; 42 USCA 602 7 CFR 271.1; 45 CFR 205.50
05/19/1975 Treatment of interest derived from short term investment of idle funds under the income tax law Jerome S. Matus, AAG John Singer, Deputy State Tax Assessor 36 MRSA 5211
05/20/1975 Incompatibility of offices of State Representative and constable Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Donald H. Burns, House 3 Me. 484; 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2 19750108 Includes 1/8/1975 AG Opinion
05/22/1975 Compatibility of positions of deputy sheriff and court officer Robert J. Stolt, AAG Robert Williams, Sheriff, Hancock County 30 MRSA 958; 30 MRSA 1051 123 Me. 359
05/27/1975 Licensed psychological examiner practicing psychotherapy and behavior change under the supervision of a licensed psychologist David Roseman, AAG Richard G. Doiron, Secretary-Treasurer, Board of Examiners of Psychologists 5 MRSA 2301; 5 MRSA 2351; 5 MRSA 2352
05/27/1975 Filing of annual reports Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Doris Hayes, Special Deputy, Secretary of State 13-A MRSA 1210; 13-A MRSA 1302 33 Me. 539
05/29/1975 Taxable status of rebates by motor vehicle manufacturers Jerome S. Matus, AAG John T. Singer, Deputy Tax Assessor, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 1752
06/02/1975 Property referral sales program Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Paul A. Sawyer, Executive Officer, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4001; 32 MRSA 4003 19740723; 19750123
06/04/1975 Portland Stove Foundry grant application Charles R. Larouche, AAG Joseph M. Hochadel, Assistant to the Governor 80 Stat. 915 146 Me. 183 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19730509
06/04/1975 Approval of change orders in school construction plans John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 3460; 20 MRSA 3623
06/05/1975 Restoration of drivers license of someone convicted for driving under the influence Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State 29 MRSA 1312
06/05/1975 Status of the Division of Economic Opportunity Charles R. Larouche, AAG Timothy Wilson, Executive, Office of Economic Opportunity 105 Me. 91; 46 S.Ct. 172 Executive Council Order #1388 (12/16/1964); Executive Council Order #1422 (12/31/1964)
06/06/1975 Resume of opinions from April 7 to May 29, 1975 John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Staff Members, AG
06/06/1975 Blackfly larvacide permit application of Old Town and Orono Sarah Redfield, Staff Attorney Donald F. Mairs, Pesticides Control Board 22 MRSA 1454-A; 38 MRSA 361-A; 38 MRSA 413
06/09/1975 Secretary of State's use of Social Security numbers and the use of legal counsel by state boards and commissions John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG David Sanders, Executive, Office of Economic Opportunity 5 MRSA 191 19750324
06/09/1975 Notice of suspension Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG John H. Wentworth, Acting Deputy Director, Motor Vehicles 29 MRSA 2241
06/09/1975 Judge Aldrich's salary John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Robert W. Clifford, Senate PL 1973, c. 509; PL 1973, c. 625 4 MRSA 157 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10
06/09/1975 Nonresident real estate courses and examination review courses Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Paul A. Sawyer, Ex Officio, Real Estate Commission PL 1973, c. 448 32 MRSA 4101-A; 20 MRSA 2661
06/09/1975 Opinion relative to the licensure of out of state plumbers James Eastman Smith, AAG Donald C. Hoxie, Director, Health Engineering 32 MRSA 3302; 32 MRSA 3304; 32 MRSA 3501; 32 MRSA 3503
06/11/1975 Incompatibility of public employers consultant and public employer representative to the Public Employees Labor Relations Board Robert J. Stolt, AAG Charles A. Jacobs, Executive Council 26 MRSA 968
06/16/1975 Weekly salary for officials whose salary is fixed by 2 M.R.S.A. §§6 and 7 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Otto W. Siebert, State Budget Officer 2 MRSA 6; 2 MRSA 7; 5 MRSA 10 Includes note: "This problem arises every 6 years. See Opinion of July 28, 1981. When it appeared in 1987, it was determined that these opinions are incorrect. See notes in Cab Howard's personal file"
06/16/1975 George LaMothe MSP #8455 (informal opinion) Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William A. Kimball, Assistant Director, Probation and Parole 34 MRSA 1678; 34 MRSA 1721 ff
06/20/1975 Amount of salary paid to Representative who filled vacancy in the Legislature John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker 3 MRSA 2
06/23/1975 Vahlsing, Inc. David Roseman, AAG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture 7 MRSA 14; 7 MRSA 16; 7 MRSA 1011 ff; 7 MRSA 1024; 7 MRSA 1090 ff; 7 USCA 499f
06/24/1975 Hearing by the Agricultural Bargaining Board David Roseman, AAG Seth H. Bradstreet, Chairman, Maine Agricultural Bargaining Board 13 MRSA 1953; 13 MRSA 1957; 13 MRSA 1958 86 Me. 185; 310 A.2d 736; 93 S.Ct. 80; 93 S.Ct. 1689
06/24/1975 Tort liability of departmental employees Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG John A. Smiley, Director, Division of Animal Industry, Agriculture
06/24/1975 Use of Chapter 136, P. & S.L. 1973 bond proceeds John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services; Joseph Hochadel, Assistant, Executive P&SL 1973, c. 136
06/25/1975 Municipal recreation fund David T. Flanagan, AAG Fred Bartlett, Parks and Recreation P&SL 1973, c. 108 12 MRSA 602; 16 USCA 460l-8
06/26/1975 Credits that may be taken by state against Maine income tax refunds Jerome S. Matus, AAG S. W. Ramsay, Management Analyst, Bureau of the Budget 36 MRSA 5276
06/27/1975 What is considered a grant of state financial assistance under P.L. 1975, c. 153? John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services PL 1975, c. 153 5 MRSA 781 ff
06/27/1975 Purchase of liquor by licensees at Kittery store Joseph E. Brennan, AG John P. Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance & Administration 5 MRSA 2301 ff; 28 MRSA 55; 28 MRSA 451
07/01/1975 Administration of medication - minimum security unit, Maine State Prison Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG G. S. Mullaney, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1973, c. 535; PL 1973, c. 737 32 MRSA 2101 ff
07/02/1975 Norman Frost David Roseman, AAG James E. Calahan, Chairman, Board of Accountancy Resolves 1975, c. 11 32 MRSA 3972; 32 MRSA 3990 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
07/02/1975 Conflict or compatibility of offices of State Legislator and code enforcement officer and assistant to the town manager John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG David R. Ault, House 30 MRSA 2317 19400321; 19730924
07/03/1975 Formal opinion concerning Department of Health and Welfare reimbursement for municipal general relief expenditures Joseph M. Kozak, AAG David E. Smith, Commissioner, Health and Welfare 22 MRSA 4450 ff
07/07/1975 Ability of firm or corporation to secure a limited electrician's license; only master electricians may employ journeyman electricians Peter Goranites, AAG Donald E. Nichols, Public Safety 32 MRSA 1101
07/08/1975 Eligibility of vocational education regions to participate in Social Security program under 5 M.R.S.A. §1222 sub-§6 Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System PL 1973, c. 605 5 MRSA 1222; 14 MRSA 4953; 20 MRSA 225; 20 MRSA 226; 20 MRSA 305; 20 MRSA 2356-A; 30 MRSA 5053
07/08/1975 Interim land use standards and district boundaries Sarah Redfield, Staff Attorney Richard W. Billings, Acting Executive Director, Land Use Regulation Commission 12 MRSA 685-A
07/08/1975 Indian constables eligibility to participate in Social Security under the state agreement Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System; Gary R. King, Field Examiner 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1222; 21 MRSA 1621; 21 MRSA 1622; 22 MRSA 4701 ff; 22 MRSA 4761 ff; 22 MRSA 4831 ff 19720802; 19741217
07/09/1975 Responsibility of state to pay for major medical expenses incurred by residents at Pineland Center or in private state funded facilities and authority of Superintendent to consent to the release of information for residents who are unable to give informed consent Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Maragaret I. Bruns, Acting Superintendent, Pineland Center PL 1975, c. 495 22 MRSA 3172 ff; 34 MRSA 1-A; 34 MRSA 2081 ff; 34 MRSA 2091 ff; 34 MRSA 2151 ff; 34 MRSA 2256; 34 MRSA 2511 ff
07/11/1975 Educational Leave Advisory Board Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel SP 628 (105th Legis. 1971); PL 1973, c. 500 5 MRSA 592; 5 MRSA 721 ff 156 Me. 123 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/MaineSet/106-08.pdf
07/15/1975 5 M.R.S.A. §558, relating to hiring and promoting neutrality Robert J. Stolt, AAG Nicholas L. Caraganis, Director, Personnel 5 MRSA 558; 18 MRSA 1002
07/15/1975 Employment by the Public Utilities Commission of Roberta M. Weil Joseph E. Brennan, AG Leslie H. Stanley, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission PL 1967, c. 542 2 MRSA 6; 35 MRSA 299
07/15/1975 Eligibility of Cumberland County Recreation Center under 5 M.R.S.A. §1092 Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System; Gary R. King, Field Examiner P&SL 1971, c. 86 5 MRSA 1092
07/15/1975 Social Security number on state of Maine hunting and fishing licenses Joseph E. Brennan, AG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 2304; 88 Stat. 1896
07/16/1975 Clarification of previous opinion on employment of Roberta M. Weil by the Public Utilities Commission John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Leslie H. Stanley, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission PL 1973, c. 509; P&SL 1973, c. 209 2 MRSA 6
07/16/1975 Use of lights on C.E.P. vehicle Robert J. Stolt, AAG Leslie B. Higgins, Deputy Director, Civil Emergency Preparedness 29 MRSA 1368
07/17/1975 Constitutionality of 26 M.R.S.A. §41.. "the Director shall appoint a woman factory inspector." Robert J. Stolt, AAG Emilian A. Levesque, Commissioner, Manpower Affairs 26 MRSA 41; 42 USCA 2000e ff; 78 Stat. 241; 86 Stat. 103 91 S.Ct. 496 US Const. Art. VI
07/17/1975 Deposit of slash in streams John M. R. Paterson, AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1955, c. 425; PL 1969, c. 431; PL 1971, c. 458 RS 1954, c. 79, §11; 38 MRSA 416 ff; 38 MRSA 453
07/21/1975 Application of confidentiality provisions of Maine income tax law to addresses obtained from reports and returns Jerome S. Matus, AAG S. W. Ramsay, Management Analyst, Bureau of the Budget 36 MRSA 5340
07/25/1975 Health insurance premiums for retired state employees Joseph E. Brennan, AG Philip R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System; O. W. Siebert, State Budget Officer PL 1969, c. 588; P&SL 1973, c. 100; P&SL 1975, c. 90 5 MRSA 285; 5 MRSA 1062; 5 MRSA 1583
07/28/1975 Appointment of Maine Maritime Academy representative to PECOM S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Joseph M. Hochadel, Assistant to the Governor; James H. McGowan, Intern, Executive PL 1975, c. 601 20 MRSA 76 115 Me. 335
07/28/1975 Compatibility - membership on county commission and Maine Potato Commission S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Chipman C. Bull, Executive Director, Maine Potato Commission 30 MRSA 51; 30 MRSA 101; 30 MRSA 106; 36 MRS 4563 137 Me. 233
07/28/1975 Trademark and copyright privilege of Lottery Commission Robert J. Stolt, AAG George Orestis, Executive Director, Maine State Lottery Commission 10 MRSA 1501 ff; 18 USCA 1301 ff; 39 USCA 3005 37 CFR 2.32; 37 CFR 202.2
07/28/1975 Licensure of Maine National Guard Ambulances James Eastman Smith, AAG Farnham Folsom, Acting Director, Emergency Medical Services Program 32 MRSA 71 ff
07/29/1975 Posting of candidate for Superior Court bench S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Joseph M. Hochadel, Assistant to the Governor 115 Me. 268; 115 Me. 344 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8 19641215; 19740620; 19750522
07/31/1975 Baxter State Park Authority Martin L. Wilk, AAG A. Lee Tibbs, Director, Baxter State Park PL 1933, c. 281; P&SL 1961, c. 21; P&SL 1965, c. 30; PL 1973, c. 732; PL 1973, c. 744; PL 1975, c. 515 5 MRSA 1664; 5 MRSA 1666; 12 MRSA 900 ff 311 A.2d 103; 328 A.2d 791
08/01/1975 County eligibility to be prime sponsors of CETA funds Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor PL 1973, c. 661 22 MRSA 3791; 23 MRSA 2051 ff; 23 MRSA 2301 ff; 25 MRSA 1542; 25 MRSA 1543; 30 MRSA 251 ff; 30 MRSA 301; 30 MRSA 407; 30 MRSA 416; 30 MRSA 419; 30 MRSA 420; 30 MRSA 751; 30 MRSA 958; 86 Stat. 919; 87 Stat. 839 126 Me. 537 Me. Const. Art. IX, §10; US Const. Amend. 10 29 CFR 95.15 19750317
08/01/1975 29 M.R.S.A. §2241 Robert J. Stolt, AAG John L. Martin, Speaker 29 MRSA 2241 268 A.2d 884
08/04/1975 Conflict or compatibility of attorney and their partner practicing criminal law also holding the position of complaint justice Joseph E. Brennan, AG Thomas A. Berry, District Attorney 4 MRSA 161; 15 MRSA 706
08/05/1975 Salary of Director of Office of Energy Resources Martin L. Wilk, AAG Joseph M. Hochadel, Assistant to the Governor PL 1973, c. 770; PL 1975, c. 587 2 MRSA 6; 5 MRSA 5004
08/06/1975 Examiner/Director of Economics and Finance Division - Public Utilities Commission Joseph E. Brennan, AG Charles A. Jacobs, Executive Council 2 MRSA 6; 35 MRSA 299 19750715 Executive Council Order #321 (5/21/1969)
08/06/1975 Bidders list application Donald G. Alexander, AAG Joseph E. Stephenson, State Purchasing Agent 5 MRSA 1816
08/07/1975 Continued listing of the Governor as an insurance agent Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor 5 MRSA 281; 5 MRSA 1725; 5 MRSA 1728; 10 MRSA 8002; 24-A MRSA 1 ff; 24-A MRSA 1532 ff 130 Me. 36
08/07/1975 Interpretation of P. & S. Laws of 1975, c. 70 Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages P&SL 1975, c. 70 28 MRSA 2; 28 MRSA 101
08/12/1975 County delegation of authority - CETA funds Joseph E. Brennan, AG Peter M. Damborg, Executive Secretary, Manpower Planning & Coordination 30 MRSA 59; 30 MRSA 251; 30 MRSA 255; 30 MRSA 1952; 30 MRSA 1953; 30 MRSA 5102 136 Me. 432; 137 Me. 233 29 CFR 95.3; 29 CFR 95.41 19420130; 19750317; 19750801
08/14/1975 County expenditures Joseph E. Brennan, AG Peter Truman, House 30 MRSA 252; 30 MRSA 253; 30 MRSA 253-A; 30 MRSA 501 109 Me. 169; 140 Me. 85 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1 19630116; 19750227
08/15/1975 Lobbying activities on behalf of the Governor's Advisory Council on the Status of Women Donald G. Alexander, AAG Anne Pomeroy, Executive Director, Governor's Advisory Council on the Status of Women PL 1975, c. 309; PL 1975, c. 576 5 MRSA 41; 22 MRSA 1; RS 1903, c. 2, §21; 5 USCA 1501 ff; 18 USCA 595; 18 USCA 1913; 29 USCA 990; 31 USCA 65
08/15/1975 Change from ordinary disability retirement allowance to service retirement allowance Donald G. Alexander, AAG Philip Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 607 5 MRSA 1122
08/19/1975 Alternatives available to the State on Indian Township Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor PL 1973, c. 761 12 MRSA 504; 22 MRSA 4714; 22 MRSA 4738 48 Me. 360; 96 Me. 474; 120 Me. 121 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
08/19/1975 Proposed New England boxing championship and Rule 3(b) maximum age requirements Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Joan Surawski, Executive Secretary, Boxing Commission
08/21/1975 Statutory interpretation of terminology in P.L. 1975, c. 473 Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1975, c. 473 28 MRSA 55
08/21/1975 Posting of candidate for Active Retired Justice S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Joseph M. Hochadel, Assistant to the Governor 4 MRSA 101; 4 MRSA 104 115 Me. 344 19750729
08/22/1975 Female boxers Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Joan Surawski, Executive Secretary, Boxing Commission
08/27/1975 Capitol Planning Commission Martin L. Wilk, AAG Richard G. Bachelder, Director, Bureau of Public Improvements
08/27/1975 P.L. 1975, chapter 517, relating to milk control prices Joseph E. Brennan, AG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1975, c. 517; PL 1975, c. 608 7 MRSA 2951; 7 MRSA 2952; 7 MRSA 2954 247 A.2d 919; 301 A.2d 348
08/27/1975 Maine Milk Commission Joseph E. Brennan, AG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1971, c. 128; PL 1975, c. 444; PL 1975, c. 514; PL 1975, c. 517 7 MRSA 2956; 7 MRSA 2957 311 A.2d 103
08/28/1975 Interpretation of minimum lot size law Donald G. Alexander, AAG Fred W. Snow, Environmental Protection PL 1973, c. 411 12 MRSA 4807 ff
08/29/1975 Open burning variance; Town of Houlton Donald G. Alexander, AAG David Tudor, Chief, Bureau of Air Quality, Environmental Protection PL 1975, c. 228 38 MRSA 599
09/08/1975 Status of Mexico Library funds under the Maine State Retirement System Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System
09/09/1975 General Revenue Service (Federal revenue sharing funds) Joseph E. Brennan, AG Joseph M. Hochadel, Executive; Terrance F. McCabe, AG PL 1973, c. 386 30 MRSA 252 ff; 31 USCA 1221 ff; 31 USCA 1243 109 Me. 169 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
09/09/1975 State employees who are laid off are not entitled to participate in the Maine State Employees Health Insurance Program Joseph M. Kozak, AAG Colburn W. Jackson, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Maine State Employees Health Insurance Program 5 MRSA 285; 5 MRSA 552; 5 MRSA 632
09/10/1975 Selection of superintendent of schools by school union and community school district John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG H. Sawin Millett, Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 359
09/10/1975 Accumulated or accrued vacation or sick leave Donald G. Alexander, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1121; 5 MRSA 1128
09/10/1975 Constitutionality of legislative appropriation of contingency funds to the Legislative Council Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Rodney S. Quinn, House 5 MRSA 1507 109 Me. 384 Me. Const. Art. III, §2
09/10/1975 Interest entitlement on refund of members contributions Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1955, c. 417 5 MRSA 1096; 5 MRSA 1583 160 Me. 201; 274 A.2d 909
09/12/1975 Appropriate venue for prosecution for escape of transferee from Maine State Prison to Men's Correctional Center Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG G. S. Mullaney, Warden, Maine State Prison 34 MRSA 705; 34 MRSA 710; 34 MRSA 807
09/16/1975 Adoption of winter regulations Sarah Redfield, Staff Attorney Bill Cross, Baxter State Park 12 MRSA 903
09/17/1975 Work release escapee - applicability of jail time credits; concurrent or consecutive sentence; date of commencement of sentence Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG G. S. Mullaney, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1973, c. 381 15 MRSA 1701-A; 15 MRSA 1702; 34 MRSA 527; 34 MRSA 702; 34 MRSA 710 318 A.2d 62
09/17/1975 Question of applicability of Executive Order #10 to Baxter State Park Authority John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG A. Lee Tibbs, Director, Baxter State Park PL 1969, c. 544 5 MRSA 7; 12 MRSA 901 ff 316 A.2d 351 Exec. Order 10 FY 74-75
09/18/1975 Interpretation of 34 M.R.S.A. Sections 2901-2907 and 20 M.R.S.A. Sections 3121-3141 re education of deaf children John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG John T. Kierstead, Educational and Cultural Services P&SL 1897, c. 446 20 MRSA 3121 ff; 34 MRSA 2901 ff
09/18/1975 Agency stores - promulgation of rules and regulations pertaining thereto Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1975, c. 256 28 MRSA 153; 28 MRSA 401 ff; 36 MRSA 1760 157 Me. 41
09/18/1975 Hiring, grant and contract practices of the Department of Mental Health and Corrections Joseph E. Brennan, AG John Rosser, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1961, c. 391; PL 1965, c. 503; P&SL 1965, c. 197 5 MRSA 11; 5 MRSA 131; 5 MRSA 671; 5 MRSA 672; 5 MRSA 741; 17 MRSA 1603-A; 34 MRSA 1; 34 MRSA 2001; 34 MRSA 2003; 34 MRSA 2051 ff; 34 MRSA 2061; 34 MRSA 2095 ff; 34 MRSA 2151; 34 MRSA 2251 256 A.2d 592; 314 A.2d 60; 327 A.2d 856 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 4, §4 19520325 Executive Council Order #2038 (10/10/1974); Executive Council Order #230 (4/9/1975); Executive Council Order #276 (4/30/1975)
09/18/1975 Maine School Management Association eligibility under 5 M.R.S.A. as a participating district in the Maine State Retirement System Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1001
09/18/1975 Additional contributions by members of the Maine State Retirement System Donald G. Alexander, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1062; 5 MRSA 1094
09/22/1975 P.L. 1975, c. 253, relating boundary marks and small scale intrusions into the timber stands of abutting owners David T. Flanagan, AAG R. Umberger, Forestry; J. Walker, Public Lands; L. Hoar, Parks and Recreation PL 1975, c. 253 14 MRSA 7552-A 105 Me. 413; 155 Me. 1
09/24/1975 Advertising and pricing of liquor at Kittery discount store Joseph E. Brennan, AG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration 28 MRSA 5; 28 MRSA 305; 28 MRSA 306
09/24/1975 Fees of office of Register of Probate, Cumberland County Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Robert G. Redman, Director of Audits, Audit PL 1973, c. 540 18 MRSA 203; 18 MRSA 251; 30 MRSA 2 19660518; 19661020; 19661113; 19731113
09/24/1975 Borrowing in anticipation of tax revenue - counties Joseph E. Brennan, AG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration Resolves 1877, c. 292; PL 1935, c. 59; Resolves 1973, c. 13; PL 1975, c. 5 30 MRSA 251 ff; 30 MRSA 401-A; 30 MRSA 407 136 Me. 432; 158 Me. 180 Me. Const. Art. IX, §15 19750129
09/25/1975 Androscoggin County budget John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Leighton Cooney, House Resolves 1975, c. 15 30 MRSA 252; 30 MRSA 254; 30 MRSA 403; 30 MRSA 408; 30 MRSA 501; 30 MRSA 5201 ff 109 Me. 169 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1 Includes previous opinions
09/25/1975 Additional retirement allowance for members under special plan Donald G. Alexander, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1121
09/25/1975 Eligibility of Maine County Commissioners Association as a participating district under Chapter 622, Public Laws of 1975 Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1001
09/25/1975 Applicability of jail time credits (15 M.R.S.A. §1701-A) to "split sentences" Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG G. S. Mullaney, Warden, Maine State Prison 15 MRSA 1701-A; 34 MRSA 1631
09/25/1975 Inconsistencies between P.L. 1975, Chapter 477 and P.L. 1975, Chapter 575, relating to Board of Veterinary Medicine David Roseman, AAG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1973, c. 460; PL 1973, c. 569; PL 1975, c. 477; PL 1975, c. 575 32 MRSA 4701 ff; 32 MRSA 4851 ff 311 A.2d 103
09/26/1975 Term of members of the Board of Accountancy David Roseman, AAG James E. Calahan, Chairman, Board of Accountancy 5 MRSA 4; 32 MRSA 3971; 32 MRSA 3992 225 A.2d 424 Me. Const. Art. IX, §1 19741022
09/29/1975 Disclosure of names of persons making complaints Joseph E. Brennan, AG All State Departments PL 1975, c. 623 1 MRSA 402-A; 1 MRSA 405; 4 MRSA 9-A 106 Me. 382
09/29/1975 Clarification of Chapter 576 of P.L. 1975, relating to lobbyist disclosures Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State PL 1975, c. 576
09/30/1975 Use of state contingent account for emergency finance of Superior Court Joseph E. Brennan, AG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration PL 1915, c. 317; PL 1943, c. 271; PL 1975, c. 408 4 MRSA 15; 5 MRSA 1507 Me. Const. Art. III, §1 19750129; 19750924
09/30/1975 Southern Kennebec Valley Community Action Program eligibility under 5 M.R.S.A. as a participating district in the Maine State Retirement System Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1092; 42 USCA 2790; 42 USCA 2791; 78 Stat. 508
09/30/1975 Arrest for traffic infractions Joseph E. Brennan, AG Allan Weeks, Deputy Chief, Maine State Police PL 1975, c. 430 25 MRSA 1502; 29 MRSA 2301 278 A.2d 379; 309 A.2d 224; 317 A.2d 160; 338 A.2d 797; 343 A.2d 588; 94 S.Ct. 488
09/30/1975 Certification of total education costs S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services PL 1975, c. 272 36 MRSA 451 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §6; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §4-A; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §13
10/01/1975 Interpretation of 20 M.R.S.A. §225, relating to rescinding previous voter authorization and State Board of Education Approval of bonds to finance school construction S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services PL 1973, c. 571 20 MRSA 225 55 Me. 433; 138 Me. 353; 151 Me. 188; 141 F.Supp. 862
10/01/1975 Transfer of retirement credits from one employer to another Donald G. Alexander, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1031; 5 MRSA 1092
10/07/1975 Betting delivery service Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Thomas Webster, Executive Secretary, Harness Racing Commission PL 1975, c. 499; PL 1975, c. 623 17-A MRSA 952
10/07/1975 L.D. 1130 - Staff attorney field investigator Robert J. Stolt, AAG Parker Denaco, Public Employees Labor Relations PL 1975, c. 612 5 MRSA 671; 5 MRSA 711; 26 MRSA 979-A
10/07/1975 P.L. 1975, c. 153 - Responsibility of state agency to withhold state financial assistance John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services PL 1975, c. 153 5 MRSA 787; 5 MRSA 790
10/08/1975 Conflict or compatibility of offices of director of a school administrative district, chairman of the local planning board, and director of the local housing authority John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Armand A. Leblanc, House 114 Me. 443
10/09/1975 Winston Towers - 200 condominiums Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System
10/09/1975 Town of Rumford police and firefighter benefits Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System
10/10/1975 Lobbyist disclosure procedure John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker PL 1975, c. 576; PL 1975, c. 621 3 MRSA 312
10/10/1975 Schooling of Amish children Joseph E. Brennan, AG Fred Douglas, Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 911 74 S.Ct. 686; 83 S.Ct. 1790; 92 S.Ct. 1526 US Const. Amend. 1
10/14/1975 Formal opinion relating to priority social services Chalmers Hardenbergh, AAG Mary Najarian, House P&SL 1975, c. 90 22 MRSA 6105; 22 MRSA 6111
10/14/1975 Legislative activities of Thomas Mangan Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State 3 MRSA 311 ff 19430114
10/16/1975 Use of Organized Townships Fund money by plantation to reduce the plantation's obligation to the state under the School Finance Act of 1975 John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG James McBreairty, House PL 1975, c. 272 30 MRSA 4166; 36 MRSA 451 ff
10/16/1975 Authority of the Department of Business Regulation to utilize dedicated revenue to fund a portion of the operations of the Department's Division of Special Services Martin L. Wilk, AAG John E. Quinn, Administrator, Bureau of Consumer Protection PL 1973, c. 585 9-A MRSA 6-203; 10 MRSA 8001; 10 MRSA 8002
10/16/1975 Liability insurance S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services 5 MRSA 191; 20 MRSA 1; 20 MRSA 51; 42 USCA 1983 309 F.Supp. 12 19541203; 19740813
10/17/1975 Vocational education regions - eligibility to participate in Social Security programs Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1222; 20 MRSA 2356-A 19750708
10/22/1975 Flagstaff Lake Sarah Redfield, AAG Michael Barrett, Land Use Regulation Commission; Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 38 MRSA 422
10/24/1975 Land acquisitions under Chapter 118, Private and Special Laws of 1973 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game P&SL 1973, c. 118 12 MRSA 6; 12 MRSA 602; 12 MRSA 901; 12 MRSA 1701
10/28/1975 Real estate course advertisement Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Paul A. Sawyer, Administrative Officer, Real Estate Commission
10/31/1975 Informal opinion re disposition of funds relating to suppression of spruce budworm insect infestation David T. Flanagan, AAG R. N. Sawyer, Jr., Conservation PL 1973, c. 460; PL 1973, c. 628; P&SL 1973, c. 194; P&SL 1973, c. 220; PL 1975, c. 162 12 MRSA 5013
11/03/1975 Insurance on Maine state building, Eastern States Exposition S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture 5 MRSA 1701; 5 MRSA 1728; 14 MRSA 157 19590407
11/04/1975 Conflict of interest of Commissioner of the Maine State Department of Agriculture and owner of stock in ALCO Packing Co., Inc. Joseph E. Brennan, AG Carl E. Cianchette, Chairman, Executive Council 7 MRSA 1301 ff; 7 MRSA 1751 ff; 22 MRSA 2541 ff; 21 USCA 678 113 Me. 317; 130 Me. 36; 330 A.2d 912
11/04/1975 Governor's voting residence John W. Benoit, Jr., Deputy AG Joseph M. Hochadel, Executive 2 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 242
11/04/1975 Availability of files of the Legislative Research Office Donald G. Alexander, AAG David S. Silsby, Director, Legislative Research PL 1975, c. 623 1 MRSA 402-A 58 S.Ct. 773; 62 S.Ct. 52
11/06/1975 Correctional plan Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Thomas R. LaPointe, House PL 1975, c. 193; P&SL 1975, c. 78; P&SL 1975, c. 90 5 MRSA 1585; 15 MRSA 2712; 34 MRSA 1; 34 MRSA 525 ff; 34 MRSA 535 ff Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2
11/07/1975 Clarification of Question #9 of letter to Speaker John Martin of the House, dated October 14, 1975, relating to lobbying Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State PL 1975, c. 576 3 MRSA 311 ff
11/12/1975 Constitutionality of bill requiring legislative counsel and agents to disclose their identity and affiliation while participating in the legislative process Joseph E. Brennan, AG Anne J. Bachrach, House 3 MRSA 311 49 S.Ct. 61; 70 S.Ct. 674; 74 S.Ct. 808; 78 S.Ct. 1163; 80 S.Ct. 412; 80 S.Ct. 536; 81 S.Ct. 247; 81 S.Ct. 1357 US Const. Amend. 1
11/12/1975 Maine village corporation Robert J. Stolt, AAG Philip C. Jackson, Senate; C. Everett Dam, House P&SL 1917, c. 108 30 MRSA 5401 ff; 36 MRSA 701-A Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §14 19660202
11/13/1975 Reinstatement of suspended corporations Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1973, c. 693 13-A MRSA 1302 118 Me. 367 19590814
11/17/1975 Authority of State Parole Board as to person serving life sentence convicted of new offense while on parole Courtland D. Perry, AAG Joseph S. DeFilipp, Administrative Assistant, State Parole Board PL 1957, c. 387; PL 1959, c. 312 34 MRSA 710; 34 MRSA 1671 ff 161 Me. 295; 249 A.2d 38; 254 A.2d 591; 270 A.2d 81; 281 A.2d 134 19681017; 19710312
11/17/1975 Credit under 5 M.R.S.A. §1094, sub-§14 for teaching under the International Teaching Fellowship Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1094
11/18/1975 Conflict or compatibility of offices of member of the State Personnel Board and owner of a nursing home Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG John W. Jensen, House PL 1973, c. 493; PL 1973, c. 625 5 MRSA 592; 5 MRSA 751 ff; 22 MRSA 1811 ff
11/19/1975 Legislative Council accepting grant from the Ford Foundation for a study of property valuation Joseph E. Brennan, AG Jerrold B. Speers, Senate SP 610 (107th Legis. 1975) 2 MRSA 4; 2 MRSA 5; 3 MRSA 162; 3 MRSA 165; 30 MRSA 255; 30 MRSA 1903 ff
11/19/1975 Legal opinion in re 8 M.R.S.A. §111, relating to boxing in correctional institutions Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Joan Surawski, Executive Secretary, Boxing Commission 8 MRSA 106; 8 MRSA 111
11/21/1975 Legislative approval to confer academic degrees David Roseman, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services PL 1957, c. 141; P&SL 1959, c. 117; P&SL 1963, c. 72; PL 1967, c. 33; PL 1967, c. 393; P&SL 1969, c. 61; P&SL 1973, c. 203 RS 1954, c. 41, §142; 20 MRSA 2202; 20 MRSA 2203 155 Me. 300; 156 Me. 403; 222 A.2d 49; 81 S.Ct. 1919
11/24/1975 Authority to educate children at the Stevens School William J. Kelleher, AAG John Rosser, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1975, c. 69 15 MRSA 2712; 20 MRSA 859; 34 MRSA 1
11/24/1975 Biennial licensing Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Etta B. Hall, Executive Secretary, Board of Cosmetology 32 MRSA 1651; 32 MRSA 1655
11/25/1975 Maine State Housing Authority - Temporary Deputy Commissioner Martin L. Wilk, AAG James E. Mitchell, Director, Maine State Housing Authority; Joseph M. Hochadel, Assistant to the Governor 5 MRSA 1; 30 MRSA 4601-A; 30 MRSA 4782 278 A.2d 699 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-D
11/26/1975 Kennebec County financial situation Joseph E. Brennan, AG Philip C. Jackson, Senate 5 MRSA 1507; 30 MRSA 252; 30 MRSA 408 19750430
12/01/1975 Confidentiality of records provisions of 34 M.R.S.A. §1-A as enacted by P.L. 1975, Chapter 495, §2 Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Roy Ettlinger, Superintendent, Augusta Mental Health Institute P&SL 1973, c. 53; PL 1975, c. 191; PL 1975, c. 495 16 MRSA 456; 22 MRSA 1041; 22 MRSA 1094; 22 MRSA 2883; 34 MRSA 1-A; 34 MRSA 133; 34 MRSA 2052-A; 34 MRSA 2251 ff; 34 MRSA 2511 143 Me. 198
12/04/1975 Bond requirement under the "potato licensing law" David Roseman, AAG Maynard C. Dolloff, Commissioner, Agriculture 7 MRSA 1011 ff; 11 USCA 1101 ff; 18 USCA 1911; 28 USCA 959 55 S.Ct. 4
12/04/1975 Classified position, "Director of the Bureau of Mental Retardation" William J. Kelleher, AAG Kevin C. Baack, Assistant Director, Bureau of Mental Retardation P&SL 1975, c. 78 18 MRSA 3621 ff; 34 MRSA 2062 19750918
12/04/1975 Cash accounts Joseph E. Brennan, AG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration 5 MRSA 150; 9-B MRSA 214; 12 MRSA 4301-C; 23 MRSA 1653 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19
12/04/1975 Amendments to the Maine Human Rights Act Robert J. Stolt, AAG Terry Ann Lunt-Aucoin, Human Rights Commission PL 1975, c. 151; PL 1975, c. 355; PL 1975, c. 357; PL 1975, c. 358; PL 1975, c. 770 5 MRSA 4551 ff
12/04/1975 State records regulations promulgated by the State Archivist Martin L. Wilk, AAG Joseph E. Stephenson, State Purchasing Agent 5 MRSA 91 ff 342 A.2d 719
12/04/1975 Attorney General Opinion dates June 12, 1974, relating to reclassification of state employee Robert J. Stolt, AAG Richard W. Tripp, Personnel 19740612; 19750918
12/05/1975 Disqualification of former state employees from participating in certain matters against the state Martin L. Wilk, Deputy AG Philip G. Clifford, 2nd, Maine Guarantee Authority 5 MRSA 15; 5 MRSA 711; 10 MRSA 751 278 A.2d 699
12/05/1975 Bicentennial commemorative license plate of the American Legion Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Daniel E. Lambert P&SL 1973, c. 171 29 MRSA 106; 29 MRSA 2183
12/05/1975 Issuance of mortgage note to finance computer purchase Martin L. Wilk, AAG Rodney Scribner, Treasurer; Stephen W. Locke, Sr., Director, General Computer Services 5 MRSA 150; 5 MRSA 1851 ff 146 Me. 183 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
12/09/1975 Borrowing money for school bus purchases Joseph E. Brennan, AG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services PL 1975, c. 111; PL 1975, c. 272 20 MRSA 220; 20 MRSA 226; 20 MRSA 305; 20 MRSA 3711 ff 148 Me. 515
12/10/1975 Participating local districts selecting different benefit plans for different employees Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System
12/11/1975 Conflict or compatibility of positions of employee of Maine Department of Indian Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Aroostook Indians, Inc. Martin L. Wilk, AAG Russell Socoby 19750120
12/11/1975 Public Law 374 - trade examination of VTI graduates S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Richard M. Knight, Coordinator, Vocational-Technical Institutes, Educational & Cultural Services PL 1975, c. 374; PL 1975, c. 510 20 MRSA 2361; 32 MRSA 1202; 32 MRSA 2301; 32 MRSA 3505
12/11/1975 Seating on school buses Peter Goranites, AAG Allan H. Weeks, Maine State Police 29 MRSA 2014
12/11/1975 Chapter 476 of the Public Laws of 1975 and the implementation of its provisions, relating to prescribing and dispensing drugs Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Richard O. Campbell, Secretary, Commission of Pharmacy PL 1975, c. 476
12/12/1975 Resume of opinions from September 25 to December 4, 1975 Martin L. Wilk, AAG Staff Members, AG
12/15/1975 Special education finance S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Edgar N. Darby, Consultant, Exceptional Children, Educational & Cultural Services PL 1955, c. 63 20 MRSA 859; 20 MRSA 3121 ff 124 Me. 36 19630603; 19630919; 19731026
12/15/1975 Participating district authority to grant special benefits to firefights and policemen Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1124 19740507
12/15/1975 Status of participating district requesting withdrawal from the Maine State Retirement System Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1062; 5 MRSA 1092
12/15/1975 Statutory limits on contract Martin L. Wilk, AAG Joseph E. Stephenson, State Purchasing Agent 5 MRSA 1584
12/16/1975 Real estate transfer law Jerome S. Matus, AAG Norman P. Ledew, Director, Property Tax Division PL 1975, c. 572 36 MRSA 4641; 36 MRSA 4641-A; 36 MRSA 4641-D 138 Me. 113
12/16/1975 Site location law Gregory Sample, Staff Attorney Henry Warren, Environmental Protection; John Bastey, Environmental Protection 30 MRSA 4956; 38 MRSA 482; 38 MRSA 485 315 A.2d 200 19740508
12/16/1975 Qualifications for psychologists Robert J. Stolt, AAG Richard W. Tripp, Assistant Director, Personnel 5 MRSA 557; 5 MRSA 592; 15 MRSA 101; 32 MRSA 3812; 32 MRSA 3831 ff; 34 MRSA 2333; 34 MRSA 2334
12/17/1975 Interpretation of earnable compensation under 5 M.R.S.A. §1001, sub-§9 Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1095
12/18/1975 Application of Right to Know Law to meeting of the Bath Council-elect Joseph E. Brennan, AG Kathleen W. Goodwin, House 1 MRSA 401 ff
12/18/1975 Applicability of Right to Know law to municipal planning boards John M. R. Paterson, AAG Gail Tarr, House PL 1975, c. 243; PL 1975, c. 422; PL 1975, c. 758 1 MRSA 402; 1 MRSA 404; 30 MRSA 4956 311 A.2d 103
12/19/1975 Resolution of conflicting statutes Joseph E. Brennan, AG David S. Silsby, Director, Legislative Research PL 1975, c. 254; PL 1975, c. 383; PL 1975, c. 408; PL 1975, c. 498 4 MRSA 551; 4 MRSA 554; 4 MRSA 562 84 Me. 58; 125 Me. 123; 156 Me. 123; 258 A.2d 266 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 19671101
12/19/1975 Veterans dependents educational benefits Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Robert R. Washburn, Director, Veterans Services 37 MRSA 103; 37-A MRSA 50-J; 37-A MRSA 50-K
12/22/1975 Opinion re 29 M.R.S.A. §895-A, re unclaimed vehicles left for repair Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1973, c. 586 29 MRSA 895-A; 29 MRSA 2363
12/23/1975 Contract requirement, i.e., assignment vs. new contract Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1031
12/24/1975 Authority of Department of Mental Health and Corrections to require disclosure of employees of grant recipients William J. Kelleher, AAG Clyde Leib, Director of Admr. Services, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1975, c. 495 1 MRSA 400 ff; 34 MRSA 535 ff; 34 MRSA 2051 ff; 34 MRSA 2095 ff; 34 MRSA 2131 ff
12/29/1975 Alan R. Bolduc (OUI) Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State 15 MRSA 2552; 29 MRSA 1312; 29 MRSA 2241
12/29/1975 Residency requirements Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 101 ff; 21 MRSA 241; 21 MRSA 242; 21 MRSA 1579
12/30/1975 Potato tax David Roseman, AAG Peter W. Johnston, Senate 36 MRSA 4561 ff 143 Me. 207; 147 Me. 417; 152 Me. 440; 278 A.2d 699 Me. Const. Art. I, §22; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
12/30/1975 Northern Aroostook Regional Airport Authority Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker 6 MRSA 1 ff; 30 MRSA 1953 19710506
12/31/1975 Conflict of interest public member of licensing boards Donald G. Alexander, AAG Joseph M. Hochadel, Executive
12/31/1975 Delegation of authority under 38 M.R.S.A. §489, relating to municipal review of subdivisions John M. R. Paterson, AAG Henry Warren, Environmental Protection 30 MRSA 4956; 38 MRSA 361; 38 MRSA 489
01/02/1976 Alteration of motor vehicle title applications S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State 9 MRSA 3481; 11 MRSA 9-401; 29 MRSA 2350; 29 MRSA 2353; 29 MRSA 2366; 29 MRSA 2367; 29 MRSA 2370 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §3; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §4
01/04/1976 Election challenge procedures Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House PL 1959, c. 204 1 MRSA 1008; 21 MRSA 1151 ff; 21 MRSA 1421 ff 143 Me. 417; 157 Me. 98; 308 A.2d 554; 89 S.Ct. 1944 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §3 Rules of the House §6
01/05/1976 Political party - political designation Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State PL 1975, c. 623 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 361 ff; 21 MRSA 401 ff; 21 MRSA 444; 21 MRSA 491 ff; 21 MRSA 702
01/05/1976 Governor's signature Robert J. Stolt, AAG Joseph M. Hochadel, Executive 1 MRSA 72 56 Me. 390; 68 Me. 587
01/06/1976 Authorization to treat patient who has religious delusions Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Theodore Radomski, Augusta Mental Health Institute 34 MRSA 2252; 34 MRSA 2334 US Const. Amend. 1
01/07/1976 Authority of Governor to withhold or reduce allocations of appropriated funds Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor P&SL 1967, c. 154; P&SL 1975, c. 78; P&SL 1975, c. 90 142 Me. 314; 147 Me. 275 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §1
01/07/1976 Governor's proposed reduction of state expenditures Joseph E. Brennan, AG Louis Jalbert, House P&SL 1975, c. 78; P&SL 1975, c. 90 5 MRSA 1667 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §12
01/07/1976 Interpretation of 5 M.R.S.A. §1743-B, relating to the design of state buildings Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Sylvester L. Poor, Secretary, State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers 5 MRSA 1743-A; 5 MRSA 1743-B
01/08/1976 Authority of auto shops to certify gross weight of vehicles Donald G. Alexander, AAG Allan H. Weeks, Maine State Police PL 1975, c. 237 29 MRSA 1652; 15 USCA 1391 ff 49 CFR 567.7
01/12/1976 Applicability of 34 M.R.S.A. §2105 to limited releases on convalescent status Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William E. Schumacher, Director, Bureau of Mental Health, Mental Health & Corrections PL 1975, c. 188; PL 1975, c. 623 34 MRSA 2105; 34 MRSA 2154; 34 MRSA 2375
01/13/1976 Conflict of interest of member of Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen James D. Riordan, Chairman, Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen
01/13/1976 Interpretation of 17 M.R.S.A. §1058, relating to coloring or dyeing live animals or birds David Roseman, AAG Stanley Browne, Director, Division of Animal Welfare, Agriculture 1 MRSA 72; 17 MRSA 1058 156 Me. 115
01/14/1976 Out of state credits for private school services rendered in New Hampshire Donald G. Alexander, AAG William G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1094
01/16/1976 Clarification of the ability of the Department of Personnel to implement reclassification request Robert J. Stolt, AAG Richard W. Tripp, Personnel P&SL 1973, c. 221; P&SL 1975, c. 78; P&SL 1975, c. 90 19740612; 19740624; 19750324; 19751021
01/16/1976 Seating on school buses Peter J. Goranites, AAG Allan H. Weeks, Maine State Police 29 MRSA 2014
01/19/1976 Sale of biologics David Roseman, AAG John Smiley, Director, Division of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture 7 MRSA 1806; 7 MRSA 1808
01/19/1976 Town of Cranberry Isles request to revise conditions as participating district in the Maine Retirement System Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092
01/19/1976 Interpretation of 5 M.R.S.A. §674, paragraph 2, relating to veterans preference in hiring Robert J. Stolt, AAG Richard W. Tripp, Assistant Director, Personnel 5 MRSA 674
01/19/1976 Legality of Section 7E of the Legislative Joint Rules relating to claims against the State Joseph E. Brennan, AG Walter A. Birt, House
01/19/1976 Creditable service under the Maine State Retirement System for members receiving Workmen's Compensation Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1122; 5 MRSA 1123; 39 MRSA 54 ff Includes note: "See corrected opinion 1/23/1976
01/19/1976 Interpretation of PL 1975, c. 539 relating to disqualification of former state employees in matters connected with their former official duties and responsibilities Joseph E. Brennan, AG George C. Gormley, Environmental Protection PL 1975, c. 539 5 MRSA 15; 5 MRSA 711; 18 USCA 207; 86 Stat. 816
01/19/1976 Federal revenue sharing S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Terrence F. McCabe, Municipal Coordinator, Executive PL 1975, c. 272 20 MRSA 3710 ff; 20 MRSA 3457; 31 USCA 1221 ff; 86 Stat. 919 31 CFR 51 ff
01/20/1976 Options to deal with the Department of Human Services nonimplementation of certain programs authorized by the 107th Legislature Joseph E. Brennan, AG William Garside, Legislative Administrative Director, Legislature P&SL 1975, c. 90
01/22/1976 Site location law and logging roads John M. R. Paterson, AAG Henry E. Warren, Environmental Protection PL 1975, c. 214 12 MRSA 685-A; 12 MRSA 685-B; 38 MRSA 482 19730514; 19730926; 19750422
01/22/1976 Proposed amendment to Section 3713, subsection 11; retroactive application W. G. Buschmann, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 851; 20 MRSA 3713; 30 MRSA 101-A 64 S.Ct. 1072 Me. Const. Art. I, §11; US Const. Art. I, §10
01/23/1976 Licensing persons to solemnize marriages in Maine Martin L. Wilk, AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 19 MRSA 121 196 F.2d 445
01/23/1976 Conflict or compatibility of the offices of town selectman and county commissioner David Roseman, AAG David W. Spaulding 30 MRSA 51 114 Me. 443
01/23/1976 Fire service training S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services 25 MRSA 2391 ff; 25 MRSA 2445; 25 MRSA 2463; 30 MRSA 2151; 30 MRSA 2156 117 Me. 17
01/23/1976 Creditable service under the Maine State Retirement System for members receiving Workmen's Compensation Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1122; 5 MRSA 1123; 39 MRSA 54 ff 19760119
01/28/1976 Application of the Maine Freedom of Access Law to executive sessions of a legislative committee Joseph E. Brennan, AG Howard Trotsky, Senate PL 1975, c. 483 1 MRSA 401 ff 19751218
01/29/1976 Executive Council voting on pardons or commutations Joseph E. Brennan, AG Charles A. Jacobs, Member, Executive Council 1 MRSA 401; 1 MRSA 402; 1 MRSA 404; 15 MRSA 2161 ff Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11
01/30/1976 9-B M.R.S.A. §673, relating to the use of the word "bank" Martin L. Wilk, AAG Leslie G. Hilton, Deputy Superintendent, Bureau of Banking 9-B MRSA §673
02/02/1976 Utilization of bond issue funds for Auburn-Lewiston Airport S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Elmer F. Berry, Jr., Senate; Robert W. Clifford, Senate P&SL 1967, c. 178; P&SL 1969, c. 165; P&SL 1971, c. 168 148 Me. 171 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19720215; 19720608
02/02/1976 Citizenship as prerequisite for licensure Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Paul Sawyer, Executive Officer, Real Estate 32 MRSA 4103 93 S.Ct. 2842; 93 S.Ct. 2851 US Const. Amend. 14
02/02/1976 Maine Lung Association S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance 24 MRSA 421; 24-A MRSA 3; 24-A MRSA 703; 24-A MRSA 2501 ff
02/05/1976 Conflict or compatibility of state legislator also serving as tax collector, manager of a water district, justice of the peace, or notary public Joseph E. Brennan, AG Donald H. Burns, House P&SL 1915, c. 200 36 MRSA 501; 36 MRSA 751 3 Me. 484; 68 Me. 594; 128 Me. 1 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2 19651230; 19750108
02/05/1976 Beneficiary designations under disability retirement programs Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1126
02/06/1976 Protection of persons choosing to pray in public schools Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor 68 S.Ct. 461; 72 S.Ct. 679; 82 S.Ct. 1261; 83 S.Ct. 1560; 86 S.Ct. 435 US Const. Amend. 1
02/06/1976 Application for health insurance agent's license S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Harold E. Trahey, First Deputy Superintendent, Insurance 24-A MRSA 2175; 24-A MRSA 2422 69 S.Ct. 550
02/06/1976 Replacements and new appointees to the Maine Labor Relations Board Robert J. Stolt, AAG Parker Denaco, Maine Labor Relations Board 26 MRSA 968 19440928
02/06/1976 Hospital pharmacies Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Richard O. Campbell, Secretary, Commission of Pharmacy 19720407
02/09/1976 Inspection costs Sarah Redfield, AAG Jan Saleeby, Passenger Tramway Safety Board 25 MRSA 1901; 25 MRSA 1946; 25 MRSA 1947
02/10/1976 Resume of opinions from December 4, 1975 to January 19, 1976 Martin L. Wilk, AAG Staff Members, AG
02/10/1976 Grain category in L.D. 2065 S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Glenys W. Berry, House PL 1965, c. 225; LD 2065 (107th Legis. 1975) 7 MRSA 711 ff; 29 MRSA 1655
02/11/1976 Public Law, Chapter 442 - temporary Joint Underwriting Association S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance PL 1975, c. 442 24 MRSA 2403
02/11/1976 Quantity discounts - off-premises sale of beer Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1975, c. 184 28 MRSA 305
02/11/1976 Licensure as wholesaler of malt beverages and table wine and licensure as a liquor salesman Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 304; 28 MRSA 305; 28 MRSA 601; 28 MRSA 604; 28 MRSA 902
02/12/1976 Maine election laws Joseph E. Brennan, AG Joseph Sewall, President of the Senate; John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 1 MRSA 1001 ff; 21 MRSA 1391; 21 MRSA 1392; 21 MRSA 1397; 21 MRSA 1575; 36 MRSA 5283 96 S.Ct. 612 Me. Const. Art. I, §4
02/12/1976 County budget matters S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Bonnie D. Post, House 30 MRSA 251 ff; 30 MRSA 408; 30 MRSA 801; 30 MRSA 958 137 Me. 233 19750129; 19750430; 19750814
02/12/1976 Producer payroll deductions Donald G. Alexander, AAG Walter B. Steele, Executive Secretary, Maine Milk Commission 7 MRSA 2954; 7 MRSA 2954-A; 7 MRSA 2956
02/12/1976 P.L. 1975, c. 452, relating to civil liability immunity to persons voluntarily rendering first aid Robert J. Stolt, AAG Leslie B. Higgins, Civil Emergency Preparedness PL 1975, c. 452 32 MRSA 76
02/12/1976 Village corporations Robert J. Stolt, AAG Philip C. Jackson, Senate; C. Everett Dam, House P&SL 1917, c. 108 84 Me. 212; 329 A.2d 167 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
02/13/1976 Application of Freedom of Access law to the work of the Executive Council Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor 1 MRSA 402; 28 USCA 2281 153 Me. 128; 66 S.Ct. 761; 84 S.Ct. 1449 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §3 19760129
02/13/1976 Examination expenses - examiners from other states S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance PL 1975, c. 467 24-A MRSA 221; 24-A MRSA 228
02/13/1976 Motorcycle Road Service Club S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance 24-A MRSA 2325; 24-A MRSA 2904; 24-A MRSA 4701 ff; 29 MRSA 1 142 Me. 314
02/13/1976 Tuition payments to private schools for the education of exceptional children W. G. Buschmann, AAG Edgar N. Darby, Consultant, Educational & Cultural Services PL 1973, c. 609 20 MRSA 859; 20 MRSA 911; 20 MRSA 3121; 20 MRSA 3122; 20 MRSA 3136; 20 MRSA 3141 19680607
02/13/1976 Conflict or compatibility of service on Maine Labor Relations Board and as alternate on State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Joseph M. Hochadel, Executive PL 1975, c. 564 26 MRSA 911; 26 MRSA 968 463 F.2d 600
02/17/1976 University of Maine - Freedom of Access Law W. G. Buschmann, AAG Laurence E. Connolly, House PL 1975, c. 243; PL 1975, c. 483 1 MRSA 401 ff; 20 MRSA 805; 20 MRSA 2255; 20 MRSA 2256
02/20/1976 Interpretation of 5 M.R.S.A. §§5004 and 5006, relating to the Office of Energy Resources and the Maine Energy Resources Development Program Robert J. Stolt, AAG Abbie C. Page, Office of Energy Resources 5 MRSA 5004 ff 124 Me. 453
02/20/1976 P.L. 1975, Chapter 519 (L.D. 646), relating to occupational safety and health in public employment David Roseman, AAG Harold S. Noddin, Director, Bureau of Labor PL 1975, c. 519 26 MRSA 2; 26 MRSA 561 ff; 29 USCA 667 29 CFR 1901.2
02/24/1976 Prohibition of representatives of the press from appearing before a legislative committee David Roseman, AAG James K. McMahon, House PL 1975, c. 758; LD 2092 (107th Legis. 1975); LD 2168 (107th Legis. 1975) 1 MRSA 401 ff; 3 MRSA 341 74 S.Ct. 161
02/24/1976 The constitutionality of Section 2, Chapter 583, Laws of 1975, An Act to Provide Lifeline Electrical Service for Older Citizens Edward Lee Rogers, AAG Gail H. Tarr, House PL 1975, c. 585 35 MRSA 51; 35 MRSA 82; 35 MRSA 84; 35 MRSA 102; 35 MRSA 103 158 Me. 450; 335 A.2d 607; 31 S.Ct. 337; 33 S.Ct. 441; 81 S.Ct. 1101; 95 S.Ct. 2457 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; US Const. Amend. 14
02/24/1976 Legislator's access to state or federal files maintained on constituents Joseph E. Brennan, AG Gail H. Tarr, House 10 MRSA 852; 5 USCA 552a
02/24/1976 1976-77 appropriation - total education costs W. G. Buschmann, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Education and Cultural Services PL 1975, c. 272; P&SL 1975, c. 40 20 MRSA 3712; 20 MRSA 3713; 36 MRSA 451 148 Me. 528; 152 Me. 302; 159 Me. 77 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2 19640116
02/25/1976 Withdrawal from Maine State Retirement System by a participating district Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1092 19751215
02/25/1976 Office of Energy Resources Robert J. Stolt, AAG Gary Linton, Deputy Director, Energy Resources 5 MRSA 1741 ff; 5 MRSA 5005; 5 MRSA 5006
02/26/1976 Legislature's power to delegate final approval of county budgets Joseph E. Brennan, AG Philip C. Jackson, Senate; Roger V. Snow, Jr., House 128 Me. 1; 291 A.2d 508 Me. Const. Art. IX, §9 19770304
02/26/1976 Benefit entitlement under 5 M.R.S.A. §1124 Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1124
03/01/1976 Eligibility to participate in group accident and sickness or health insurance Robert J. Stolt, AAG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration 5 MRSA 285; 5 MRSA 1091
03/01/1976 Application of Freedom of Access Law to meetings of legislative "leadership" Joseph E. Brennan, AG Joseph Sewall, President of the Senate; John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 1 MRSA 401 ff
03/01/1976 Use of state monies to correct unexpected, off-site damages caused by excavation for a new school building W. G. Buschmann, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 3457 ff; 20 MRSA 3505; 20 MRSA 3712 227 A.2d 793
03/01/1976 Cumberland County Recreation Center eligibility to participate in Social Security under the state agreement Donald G. Alexander, AAG Gary R. King, Field Examiner III, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1971, c. 86 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1222 19750715
03/02/1976 Constitutionality of L.D. 1954 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Bruce M. Reeves, Senate PL 1975, c. 724 3 MRSA 323 137 Me. 4 Me. Const. Art. I, §11
03/03/1976 Benefit entitlement under 5 M.R.S.A. §1124, subsection 1, paragraph B subparagraphs (2) and (3) Donald G. Alexander, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1124
03/04/1976 "Resident" David Roseman, AAG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State PL 1971, c. 41 21 MRSA 242; 21 MRSA 443 157 Me. 98; 308 A.2d 554 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §3
03/05/1976 Propriety of Board of Trustees, ruling regarding substitute teachers Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1092 19740118
03/05/1976 Good time credits on split sentences Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Ward E. Murphy, Director, Bureau of Corrections 34 MRSA 705; 34 MRSA 1631
03/08/1976 Analysis of funding and staffing provisions S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Maine Committee on Aging PL 1973, c. 630
03/08/1976 Access to resident records at boarding care facilities Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Kevin Baack, Director, Bureau of Mental Retardation 22 MRSA 5; 18 MRSA 3621 ff; 22 MRSA 1820-A
03/09/1976 Undesignated period of silence in school Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor 82 S.Ct. 1261 US Const. Amend. 1 19760206
03/09/1976 Bail commissioners S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG H. W. McKowen, Executive Secretary, Maine Insurance Advisory Board 5 MRSA 671; 5 MRSA 711; 14 MRSA 5541; 14 MRSA 5542
03/09/1976 Educational Leave Advisory Board expense Robert J. Stolt, AAG Richard W. Tripp, Educational Leave Advisory Board 5 MRSA 721; 5 MRSA 723; 5 MRSA 725
03/11/1976 Osco Drug advertisement in re discounts on prescription drugs Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Richard O. Campbell, Secretary, Commission of Pharmacy PL 1975, c. 257 22 MRSA 2204-D; 21 USCA 3211
03/16/1976 Leasing school facilities (#23) W. G. Buschmann, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 473; 20 MRSA 3561 19470306
03/17/1976 National School Lunch Act W. G. Buschmann, AAG Larry N. Pineo, Associate Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services PL 1973, c. 607 20 MRSA 1051 ff; 26 USCA 501; 42 USCA 1751 ff; 82 Stat. 117; 89 Stat. 511 19460713; 19680725
03/19/1976 Teacher serving on school board in another district Joseph E. Brennan, AG Alton E. Cianchette, Senate 20 MRSA 302; 30 MRSA 2251
03/19/1976 Membership entitlement for participating district employee under 5 M.R.S.A. Section 1092, Subsection 5 Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092
03/19/1976 Your request of March 30, 1976, relating to borrowing funds in anticipation of taxes levied Joseph E. Brennan, AG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration LD 2225 (107th Legis. 1975) 5 MRSA 150 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
03/19/1976 Reapportionment - one-man, one-vote W. G. Buschmann, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 301; 20 MRSA 302 359 F.Supp. 30
03/19/1976 Referral fees - Acceptance from foreign brokers Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Paul Sawyer, Administrative Officer, Real Estate 32 MRSA 4003 204 A.2d 695
03/19/1976 Local ordinances prohibiting the use of leg hold traps and the hunting of bear with dogs Cabanne Howard, AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Inland Fisheries & Wildlife 12 MRSA 2355-D; 12 MRSA 2403; 30 MRSA 1917 135 Me. 459 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2 19750501
03/23/1976 State authority to conserve endangered or threatened species Joseph E. Brennan, AG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1975, c. 328 12 MRSA 1960-A; 12 MRSA 3201 ff; 16 USCA 1532; 16 USCA 1535
03/24/1976 COST test hole information David T. Flanagan, AAG R. Doyle, State Geologist PL 1975, c. 623 1 MRSA 402-A 30 CFR 251.15 19750910
03/24/1976 Request for ruling to define reimbursable travel expenses Richard A. Dieffenbach, State Controller LD 2225 (107th Legis. 1975) 36 MRSA 5121 Incomplete copy
03/25/1976 Concealed weapon permits Joseph E. Brennan, AG Donald E. Nichols, Chief, Maine State Police PL 1917, c. 217 25 MRSA 2031 293 A.2d 786
03/25/1976 Fee for amendment to authorized capital Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 13-A MRSA 1401; 13-A MRSA 1403
03/26/1976 Residency of member of the House of Representatives Joseph E. Brennan, AG Walter A. Birt, House 143 Me. 227; 157 Me. 98; 308 A.2d 554 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §6; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §3 19760304
03/26/1976 Access to vital records of a municipality Thomas E. Geyer, AAG Robert E. Swift 22 MRSA 2706
03/29/1976 Conflicts of interest for legislator relating to P.L. 1975, c. 636 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Barry J. Hobbins, House PL 1975, c. 636 Me. Const. Art. III, §2 M.R. Civ. Pr 90
03/29/1976 Opinion Rule 6, relating to price premiums as a means of promoting attendance on licensed premises Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 305
03/30/1976 Interpretation of Section 22 of the S.R.C.C. Act, relating to the Saco River Corridor Commission John M. R. Paterson, AAG Carl Laws, Executive Director, Saco River Corridor Commission P&SL 1973, c. 150
04/01/1976 Snowmobiles in Baxter State Park Sarah Redfield, AAG Joseph E. Brennan, AG Includes correspondence
04/02/1976 Industrial revenue bonds for reconstruction of non-profit organization facilities by town Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Rodney Quinn, House 30 MRSA 4810; 30 MRSA 5325 ff 223 A.2d 423 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §2
04/02/1976 Constitutionality of two proposals relating to property taxes Donald G. Alexander, AAG Edward H. Mackel, House 62 Me. 62; 125 Me. 27; 219 A.2d 728 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
04/05/1976 Automatic dissolution of local district created by 38 M.R.S.A. §§ 1551 et seq. Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Lena C. Durgin, House 38 MRSA 1551 ff
04/06/1976 Teacher aides and unemployment compensation Donald J. Gasink, AAG David Redmond, Executive Council 26 MRSA 1192
04/07/1976 Effect of implementation of the Hay Study on L.D. 2342 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard Davies, House LD 2342 (107th Legis. 1975); P&SL 1975, c. 147 26 MRSA 979-D
04/07/1976 Legislature's power to amend P. & S.L., 1973, c. 79 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Robert Farley, House P&SL 1973, c. 79; P&SL 1975, c. 141 159 Me. 209; 238 A.2d 226 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
04/07/1976 Separation of powers Joseph E. Brennan, AG Walter W. Hichens, Senate; Harland C. Goodwin, Jr., House PL 1975, c. 757 22 MRSA 3172-A Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2
04/07/1976 Conflict or compatibility of person seeking election to the Legislature while simultaneously holding the office of town clerk Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Anne Boudreau, House 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 531; 21 MRSA 533; 21 MRSA 1253
04/07/1976 Power of Board of Environmental Protection to permit intervention during pendency of appeal Joseph E. Brennan, AG William R. Adams, Jr., Chairman, Board of Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 481 ff 156 Me. 446
04/07/1976 Eligibility of State Principal's Association as a participating local district under certain merger proposals Donald G. Alexander, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1092
04/08/1976 Interpretation of 29 M.R.S.A. § 1655 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Harland C. Goodwin, House 29 MRSA 1655
04/09/1976 Questions regarding L. D. 2197 Theodore S. Curtis, Jr., Senate Con. Res. 1975, c. 4; PL 1975, c. 771 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §8 Incomplete copy
04/09/1976 Effect of the enactment of the Hay Report on job grades and ranges Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG James Tierney, House LD 2342 (107th Legis. 1975); P&SL 1975, c. 147 26 MRSA 979-D 140 Me. 85 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §13 19760407
04/12/1976 Hospital pharmacies Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Richard O. Campbell, Secretary, Commission of Pharmacy 96 S.Ct. 1305
04/13/1976 P.L. 1975, c. 731 (An Act to Revise the Laws Relating to the Maine Traffic Court) Michael D. Seitzinger, AAG All Maine Judges and Prosecuting Attorneys PL 1975, c. 430; PL 1975, c. 731
04/14/1976 Opinion request, relating to the formation of a corporation by architects David Roseman, AAG John H. Leasure, Chairman, Maine State Board for Registration of Architects PL 1945, c. 356; PL 1967, c. 544 13 MRSA 701 ff; 32 MRSA 202 139 Me. 304; 148 Me. 515 19631018
04/14/1976 State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, 32 M.R.S.A. §1301 David Roseman, AAG Joseph M. Hochadel, Executive 32 MRSA 1301 93 Me. 99; 144 Me. 116; 147 Me. 444; 156 Me. 160
04/15/1976 Constitutionality of House Amendment "A" to L.D. 2310 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Donald V. Carter, House PL 1975, c. 769 19760415B
04/15/1976 Constitutionality of House Amendment "A" to L.D. 2310 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Donald V. Carter, House PL 1975, c. 769 19760415A
04/15/1976 Computer output microfilm services Robert J. Stolt, AAG Samuel S. Silsby, Jr., State Archivist 35 MRSA 211
04/21/1976 Liability insurance for board members David Roseman, AAG John H. Leasure, Chairman, Board for Registration of Architects 19750110; 19751016
04/21/1976 Public housing agency for Central Maine Indian Association Joseph E. Brennan, AG Penobscot County Commissioners 22 MRSA 4731 ff; 30 MRSA 255; 30 MRSA 501; 30 MRSA 1951 ff; 30 MRSA 4601; 30 MRSA 4601-A 136 Me. 432 24 CFR 882.102 19750801
04/21/1976 Liability insurance for board members David Roseman, AAG John H. Leasure, Chairman, Maine State Board for Registration of Architects 19750110; 19751016
04/22/1976 Forestry personnel serving on quasi-municipal board David T. Flanagan, AAG John S. Walker, Forestry 5 MRSA 14; 12 MRSA 521; 12 MRSA 602; 12 MRSA 951 ff; 30 MRSA 4162 86 Me. 185; 113 Me. 317; 114 Me. 443; 330 A.2d 912 19730802; 19750108
04/22/1976 Reimbursement of General Fund for advances to Maine Coastal Protection Fund Joseph E. Brennan, AG James Leigh, Environmental Protection PL 1969, c. 572; P&SL 1971, c. 91 5 MRSA 1506; 5 MRSA 1586; 38 MRSA 551
04/22/1976 Interchangeability of law enforcement credits under 5 M.R.S.A. §1121, Sub-§11 Donald G. Alexander, AAG William G. Blodgett, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1121
04/22/1976 Credit for accrued sick leave Donald G. Alexander, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1094
04/22/1976 Conflict or compatibility of forestry personnel serving on quasi-municipal board David T. Flanagan, AAG John S. Walker, Forestry 5 MRSA 14; 12 MRSA 521; 12 MRSA 602; 12 MRSA 951 ff; 30 MRSA 4162 86 Me. 185; 113 Me. 317; 114 Me. 35; 330 A.2d 912 19730802; 19750108
04/23/1976 General provisions concerning the responsibilities of the Maine Forest Authority Sarah Redfield, AAG Joseph E. Brennan, AG P&SL 1961, c. 21; PL 1969, c. 557 12 MRSA 1701 ff
04/26/1976 Bigelow referendum Joseph E. Brennan, AG Herbert Hartman, Parks and Recreation P&SL 1967, c. 167; P&SL 1969, c. 184; P&SL 1971, c. 140; P&SL 1973, c. 118; P&SL 1973, c. 138; IB 1975 12 MRSA 602; 12 MRSA 900 ff; 12 MRSA 2151; 12 MRSA 2155; 33 MRSA 151 66 Me. 26; 76 Me. 127; 78 Me. 127; 102 Me. 128; 108 Me. 26; 119 Me. 103; 120 Me. 15; 124 Me. 453; 142 Me. 301; 143 Me. 227; 238 A.2d 226; 275 A.2d 800; 305 A.2d 545; 314 A.2d 800; 316 A.2d 351; 328 A.2d 791; 331 A.2d 370 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §19
04/27/1976 Name used on petition Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 445 148 Me. 45; 152 Me. 219
04/27/1976 Impact of adoption of Hay Report classification changes on current state employment practices under the Human Rights Act Joseph E. Brennan, AG Douglas M. Smith, House 5 MRSA 4551 ff
04/28/1976 Juvenile being treated as an adult in jail Joseph E. Brennan, AG Theresa O'Malley, Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District Number Two 15 MRSA 2554; 15 MRSA 2608; 15 MRSA 2663
04/29/1976 Conflict of interest - Maine Guarantee Authority Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Joseph M. Hochadel, Executive 10 MRSA 751
04/30/1976 Exemptions for transit district buses Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John W. Jensen, House PL 1975, c. 510; PL 1975, c. 746; PL 1975, c. 768 29 MRSA 2014; 29 MRSA 2020
04/30/1976 Court employees transferred from county payroll to state payroll Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG P. R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 383 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1092
04/30/1976 Interchangeability of law enforcement credits under 5 M.R.S.A. Section 1121, Subsection 11 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1121
04/30/1976 Interpretations of the provision relating to 2% per year additional credit for service over and above the minimum years necessary for retirement programs, as adopted in P.L. 1975, Chap. 622 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 19750925
04/30/1976 Application of 5 M.R.S.A. § 1092 sub-§ 11 and § 1094 sub-§ 10 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1094 19750218
04/30/1976 Letter of inquiry from manager of Ogunquit Village Corporation Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 251; 28 MRSA 252
05/03/1976 Legality of appointment of member of the Maine Committee on Problems of the Mentally Retarded Joseph E. Brennan, AG Walter W. Hichens, Senate; William J. Hennessey, House 5 MRSA 558; 34 MRSA 2063
05/06/1976 Construction of P.L. 1975, Ch. 728 John M. R. Paterson, Deputy AG Philip G. Clifford, Manager, Maine Guarantee Authority PL 1975, c. 728 30 MRSA 5325 ff
05/06/1976 Relationship of Chapter 313, Public Laws 1975 - recovery of claims against the state Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG O. W. Siebert, State Budget Officer, Bureau of the Budget PL 1975, c. 313 5 MRSA 1510 19740813
05/07/1976 Effect of adoption of Hay Report on collective bargaining for state employees Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard A. Spencer, House LD 2342 (107th Legis. 1975); P&SL 1975, c. 147 5 MRSA 551 ff; 26 MRSA 979-C; 26 MRSA 979-D 19760407; 19760409
05/07/1976 Effect of adoption of Hay Report on the state's obligation to negotiate wages with bargaining agents Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG William J. Garsoe, House LD 2355 (107th Legis. 1975); P&SL 1975, c. 90; P&SL 1975, c. 147 5 MRSA 551 ff; 26 MRSA 979-D
05/07/1976 Gubernatorial approval of legislation - timing Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor Con. Res. 1973, c. 2 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2 19630626; 19760505
05/10/1976 Clarification of certain Maine state employees' eligibility to participate in health insurance programs Robert J. Stolt, AAG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration 5 MRSA 285 19620413; 19760301
05/10/1976 Agreements contemplating the construction of public improvements David T. Flanagan, AAG Fred Bartlett, Bureau of Parks & Recreation PL 1967, c. 409 5 MRSA 1741 ff; 12 MRSA 1607; 36 MRSA 2903-A; 38 MRSA 322; 38 MRSA 325 108 Me. 545; 119 Me. 367; 232 A.2d 809; 306 A.2d 127; 325 A.2d 49
05/10/1976 Scalers David T. Flanagan, AAG Lee M. Schepps, Director, Bureau of Public Lands PL 1860, c. 183; PL 1937, c. 221; PL 1975, c. 339 5 MRSA 551 ff; 5 MRSA 671; 12 MRSA 521; 12 MRSA 553; 12 MRSA 701; 12 MRSA 711 142 Me. 409; 232 A.2d 809; 302 A.2d 595; 325 A.2d 49
05/11/1976 Open burning at solid waste facilities Joseph E. Brennan, AG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection PL 1975, c. 228 38 MRSA 361; 38 MRSA 599 259 A.2d 666; 311 A.2d 552; 313 A.2d 741
05/12/1976 Interpretation of Title 28, Section 301 of the Revised Statutes Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 301
05/13/1976 Bureau directors continuing service without reappointment Joseph E. Brennan, AG Walter Hichens, Senate PL 1975, c. 755; PL 1975, c. 777 34 MRSA 526; 34 MRSA 2002; 34 MRSA 2062
05/13/1976 Baxter State Park Authority Sarah Redfield, AAG Committee on State Government, 107th Legislature 12 MRSA 903
05/14/1976 Conflict of interest of legislator serving as special assistant in charge of a Maine Congressman's office Joseph E. Brennan, AG David R. Ault, House 1 MRSA 1011 ff 3 Me. 481; 63 S.Ct. 187 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11
05/14/1976 1975-1976 education funding deficit Joseph E. Brennan, AG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services PL 1975, c. 600; LD 2355 (107th Legis. 1975) 5 MRSA 1543; 5 MRSA 1583 151 Me. 457 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2
05/14/1976 Taxing powers and exemptions relating to religious properties Joseph E. Brennan, AG Arthur A. Lynch, House 36 MRSA 652
05/18/1976 Participating district personnel rules and applicability under M.S.R.A. Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1121
05/18/1976 Penobscot County Manpower Administration eligibility to participate in Social Security under the state agreement Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1222
05/19/1976 21 M.R.S.A. § 1578, sub-§ 7 - preservation of checklists Robert J. Stolt, AAG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State 1 MRSA 72; 21 MRSA 1152; 21 MRSA 1578
05/20/1976 The use of snowmobiles within Baxter State Park as contemplated by the 1976 revision of the rules and regulations Sarah Redfield, AAG Baxter State Park Authority P&SL 1931, c. 23; P&SL 1933, c. 3; P&SL 1939, c. 1; P&SL 1939, c. 122; P&SL 1941, c. 1; P&SL 1941, c. 95; P&SL 1941, c. 699; P&SL 1943, c. 1; P&SL 1943, c. 91; P&SL 1945, c. 1; P&SL 1947, c. 1; P&SL 1949, c. 1; P&SL 1949, c. 2; P&SL 1955, c. 1; P&SL 1955, c. 2; P&SL 1955, c. 3; P&SL 1955, c. 4; P&SL 1955, c. 61; P&SL 1955, c. 171; P&SL 1963, c. 1 12 MRSA 900 Includes correspondence relating to Baxter State Park
05/21/1976 Bureau of Geology Revolving Publications Account David T. Flanagan, AAG Robert Doyle, State Geologist; Robert LaRochelle, Audit PL 1963, c. 417; P&SL 1965, c. 78; PL 1965, c. 204; P&SL 1967, c. 154; P&SL 1969, c. 121; PL 1969, c. 442; P&SL 1971, c. 91; P&SL 1971, c. 117 5 MRSA 243; 12 MRSA 531
05/21/1976 Criminal records Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Paul A. Sawyer, Administrative Officer, Bureau of Real Estate PL 1975, c. 341 5 MRSA 5301 ff
05/21/1976 Teacher contracts, Chapter 723 of the Public Laws of 1975 W. G. Buschmann, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services PL 1975, c. 723 20 MRSA 161 137 Me. 4; 272 A.2d 740; 294 A.2d 443
05/21/1976 State finances Joseph E. Brennan, AG Louis Jalbert, House LD 2355 (107th Legis. 1975) 5 MRSA 150 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19760514
05/24/1976 Maine Committee on Aging S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Kathleen Watson Goodwin, House 22 MRSA 5111; 22 MRSA 5112
05/28/1976 Veterans Memorial Bridge Joseph E. Brennan, AG Robert W. Clifford, Senate Resolves 1973, c. 16; Resolves 1973, c. 17; Resolves 1973, c. 19
05/28/1976 Payment of expenses for spouses of county commissioners Joseph E. Brennan, AG James S. Henderson, House 30 MRSA 106
06/02/1976 Oil burner men and electricians' licensing boards S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Acting Commissioner, Business Regulation 5 MRSA 3; 10 MRSA 8001; 32 MRSA 1151; 32 MRSA 2351
06/02/1976 Term of office David Roseman, AAG Paul A. Sawyer, Real Estate Commission PL 1975, c. 547 32 MRSA 4051; 32 MRSA 4051-A
06/03/1976 Confidentiality of legislative requests for opinions Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices PL 1975, c. 758 1 MRSA 102; 1 MRSA 1013
06/03/1976 Referendum on decriminalization of marijuana Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Stanley Laffin, House PL 1975, c. 499 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18
06/03/1976 Conflict of interest for legislator serving on a municipal charter commission Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Judy C. Kany, House PL 1975, c. 738 20 MRSA 3752; 30 MRSA 1913
06/03/1976 Absentee ballots - primary elections S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Helen Carey, City Clerk, Waterville 21 MRSA 134; 21 MRSA 1252 ff
06/03/1976 Farm motor truck for fish farmer Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Allan H. Weeks, Deputy Chief, Maine State Police 29 MRSA 246
06/03/1976 Appointment of chairman of the Board of Voter Registration for the City of Auburn Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Elmer F. Berry, Jr., Senate PL 1975, c. 771 21 MRSA 43 115 Me. 108; 115 Me. 268
06/03/1976 Commission's authority with referendum elections Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices PL 1975, c. 759 21 MRSA 1154; 21 MRSA 1391; 21 MRSA 1392; 21 MRSA 1397; 21 MRSA 1399; 21 MRSA 1422
06/03/1976 Complaints Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 1 MRSA 1013; 21 MRSA 1402; 21 MRSA 1422
06/03/1976 Requirements of P. L. 1975 Chapter 738 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG James F. Wilfong, House PL 1975, c. 738 20 MRSA 226
06/07/1976 Interpretation of provisions of Senate Amendment A to L.D. 2355 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Bonnie D. Post, House LD 2355 (107th Legis. 1975); P&SL 1975, c. 90 26 MRS 979-D
06/09/1976 Posting of no trespassing signs at fire scenes Joseph E. Brennan, AG Allan Weeks, Administrative Assistant, Public Safety 17-A MRSA 402; 25 MRSA 2397; 25 MRSA 5394
06/09/1976 Retirement of matured notes from the debt service account Robert J. Stolt, AAG Marie Mitchell, Treasury 5 MRSA 151-A
06/09/1976 Authority of the trustees of the University of Maine Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Richard Davies, House P&SL 1865, c. 532; PL 1971, c. 544
06/09/1976 Access to department files John M. R. Paterson, Deputy AG George Mitchell, Commissioner, Indian Affairs PL 1975, c. 758 1 MRSA 401; 1 MRSA 402-A; 1 MRSA 405; 22 MRSA 4508; 22 MRSA 4701 ff; 22 MRSA 4771; 22 MRSA 4772; 22 MRSA 4837
06/09/1976 Reappointment of Justice Charles A. Pomeroy to the Supreme Judicial Court Joseph E. Brennan, AG Carl E. Cianchette, Chairman, Executive Council PL 1975, c. 524 4 MRSA 104; 5 MRSA 47 115 Me. 344 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8; Me. Const. Art. VI, §4 19750729; 19750821; 19760603 Includes memo from Executive Council to AG
06/09/1976 Constitutionality of Bowdoinham's winter fishing ordinance John M. R. Paterson, Deputy AG Lorraine N. Chonko, House 30 MRSA 1917; 30 MRSA 2151 126 Me. 537
06/09/1976 Additional retirement allowances for members under a special plan Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG P. R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622; PL 1975, c. 742; PL 1975, c. 770 5 MRSA 1121
06/09/1976 Application and pro-rating of benefits formulas for firemen, policemen, and other law enforcement officers Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622; PL 1975, c. 742
06/10/1976 Closing of state liquor stores Joseph E. Brennan, AG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration PL 1975, c. 770; LD 1964 (107th Legis. 1975) 28 MRSA 153
06/11/1976 Interpretation of 27 M.R.S.A. § 89 Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Robert J. Damm, Director, Museum/Educational and Cultural Services 27 MRSA 85; 27 MRSA 89
06/11/1976 Powers of the Board of Barbers Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG James K. McMahon, House 32 MRSA 405 241 A.2d 802
06/14/1976 Potential conflict with the presidency of the Maine Historical Society Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr., Director Maine Historic Preservation
06/14/1976 Inclusion of plantations within the jurisdiction of the Land Use Regulation Commission Sarah Redfield, AAG John P. McKernan, Jr., House PL 1969, c. 494; PL 1971, c. 457; PL 1973, c. 569; LD 851 (106th Legis. 1973) 1 MRSA 72; 12 MRSA 681 ff; 30 MRSA 1901; 30 MRSA 4501 ff; 30 MRSA 5601 ff 328 A.2d 791; 335 A.2d 607
06/15/1976 Board member applying for job with the board Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Leo O. Martin, Chairman, Electricians Examining Board 32 MRSA 1151; 32 MRSA 1152
06/15/1976 5 M.R.S.A. § 196, § 6, appropriations act Robert J. Stolt, AAG William Seibert, Finance and Administration 5 MRSA 196
06/17/1976 Corporal punishment Joseph E. Brennan, AG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services 17-A MRSA 101; 17-A MRSA 106 27 Me. 266; 78 Me. 509; 139 Me. 371
06/18/1976 Opinion regarding potential conflict of interest of Donald T. Cloke Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Howard Cunningham, Secretary, Public Utilities Commission
06/18/1976 Use of dealer plates on trucks, truck tractors or trailers Michael D. Seitzinger, AAG Allan Weeks, Dep. Chief, Maine State Police 29 MRSA 336; 29 MRSA 354 19650520
06/18/1976 Licensure of incorporated civic organizations Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1973, c. 747; PL 1975, c. 49 13 MRSA 901 ff; 28 MRSA 2
06/21/1976 Applicability of 17-A M.R.S.A. § 1253, sub-§§ 3 and 4, to persons serving terms of six months or less Courtland D. Perry, AAG Harlan L. Sylvester, Classifications Officer, Maine State Prison 17-A MRSA 1253
06/21/1976 Effective date of non-emergency legislation Joseph E. Brennan, AG David S. Silsby, Director, Legislative Research Office Resolves 1907, c. 121 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17 19671101; 19770303
06/21/1976 Status of "buyers' protection plan" as insurance S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance 24-A MRSA 3; 24-A MRSA 4701 ff; 15 USCA 2301 ff 109 Me. 274; 161 Me. 391 19581203
06/24/1976 Petitions of Francis J. Freeman Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 492
06/24/1976 Six-month residency provision of the personnel law Robert J. Stolt, AAG William J. Hennessey, House 5 MRSA 552; 5 MRSA 556 105 Me. 326; 240 A.2d 743 19740702
06/24/1976 Conflict of interest for legislator assisting Stonington Lobster Co-Op John M. R. Paterson, Deputy AG Lawrence P. Greenlaw, Jr., House
06/24/1976 Canadian bidders Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Robert N. Trask, Purchases; Joseph Stephenson, Purchases 5 MRSA 1816; 41 USCA 10 ff
06/24/1976 Section 17, Ch. 735, P.L. of 1975 Robert J. Stolt, AAG Maurice F. Stickney, Deputy, Treasury PL 1975, c. 735
06/25/1976 Proposed procedures for processing challenge to state-wide petition signatures Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 447; 21 MRSA 494; 21 MRSA 1184
06/25/1976 Comparison of opinions of April 30, 1975, and April 7, 1972, interpreting 5 M.R.S.A. Sections 1092-11 and 1094-10 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1094 19720407; 19750430
06/25/1976 Processing of disability application after death of a member Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG P. R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1122; 5 MRSA 1124
06/25/1976 Status of disabled State Police trooper under the M.S.R.A. disability law Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG William B. Blodgett, Executive Sec. Maine State Retirement System Resolves 1971, c. 53 5 MRSA 1122
06/28/1976 Governor's power to impose a moratorium on hiring Joseph E. Brennan, AG William J. Hennessey, House; Harland C. Goodwin, Jr., House P&SL 1975, c. 78; P&SL 1975, c. 90; P&SL 1975, c. 147 5 MRSA 551 ff; 20 MRSA 102 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §10; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §12
06/28/1976 Computation of retirement allowance for members under special plan Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG P. R. Gingrow, Assistant Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 742; PL 1975, c. 770; P&SL 1975, c. 147
06/28/1976 Requiring certain categories of persons to wear visible identification badges as a precondition of entry into all buildings in the State House complex Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House; Richard Spencer, House 3 MRSA 162; 3 MRSA 341; 5 MRSA 1742-A; 5 MRSA 1772 ff; 5 MRSA 2351
06/29/1976 Question of validity of Title 36, M.R.S.A. Section 1482, sub-section 3 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Timothy P. Wilson, Director, Community Services 36 MRSA 1482
06/29/1976 Constitutionality of progressively larger gasoline tax and using the proceeds primary for alternative energy research and infrastructure Joseph E. Brennan, AG Rodney Quinn, House 307 A.2d 1 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19
06/29/1976 Application of cost of living adjustments under Chapter 778, P. Laws of 1975 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 778; P&SL 1975, c. 147
06/29/1976 Workmen's compensation off-set applicable to Stephen D. Ellis Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1973, c. 122 5 MRSA 1122
06/30/1976 Line item budgeting Waldemar Buschmann, AAG Bonnie D. Post, House PL 1975, c. 738
07/01/1976 Submerged lands in Portland Harbor David T. Flanagan, AAG Lee M. Schepps, Director, Bureau of Public Lands P&SL 1849, c. 233; P&SL 1853, c. 167; P&SL 1856, c. 654; P&SL 1857, c. 125; P&SL 1864, c. 303; P&SL 1868, c. 533; P&SL 1874, c. 554; P&SL 1877, c. 383; P&SL 1917, c. 192; P&SL 1929, c. 114; P&SL 1945, c. 129; P&SL 1947, c. 10 12 MRSA 514-A; 38 MRSA 1021 ff 118 Me. 503 19750313 Incomplete copy
07/02/1976 Effective date of retirement allowance under 5 M.R.S.A. Section 1126 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG P. R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Retirement PL 1973, c. 122; PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1124; 5 MRSA 1126
07/07/1976 Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Barnett I. Shur 1 MRSA 1016; 1 MRSA 1017
07/07/1976 Constituent services allowance Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Otto W. Siebert, State Budget Officer, Bureau of the Budget PL 1975, c. 750 2 MRSA 51; 3 MRSA 2
07/08/1976 Appeal period allowance ($40 increase) Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Bernard Allen, Business Manager, AG P&SL 1975, c. 147 2 MRSA 7; 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 554-A
07/08/1976 Bangor triangle David T. Flanagan, AAG Lee M. Schepps, Director, Bureau of Public Lands PL 1975, c. 777 1 MRSA 71 116 Me. 263; 335 A.2d 607 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17
07/09/1976 Requirements for proper signing of presidential nominating petitions Joseph E. Brennan, AG Louis Jalbert, House PL 1969, c. 35; PL 1971, c. 65; PL 1975, c. 761 21 MRSA 491; 21 MRSA 492
07/12/1976 Application of Freedom of Access law to the meetings of the Governor's Tax Policy Committee Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House PL 1975, c. 758 1 MRSA 400 ff; 5 MRSA 2301
07/20/1976 Practice of massage David Roseman, AAG George E. Sullivan, Secretary, Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy 32 MRSA 453; 32 MRSA 3001; 32 MRSA 3101; 32 MRSA 3102; 32 MRSA 3106
07/21/1976 Application of set-off provisions in 5 M.R.S.A. § 1122-5A Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG P. R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Retirement PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1122 19760629
07/21/1976 Municipal regulation of subdivisions Cabanne Howard, AAG Rich Rothe, State Planning 12 MRSA 4812-A; 30 MRSA 1917; 30 MRSA 4956 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1 19740611
07/21/1976 Formal opinion interpreting L.D. 2336, Resolve to Require the Department of Human Services to Reopen the Itinerant Office in Belfast Thomas E. Geyer, AAG Raymond H. Swift, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Services Resolves 1975, c. 54
07/23/1976 Application of increase in retirement benefits to retirees of participating local districts Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 778 5 MRSA 1128
07/26/1976 Authority of Department of Mental Health and Corrections to permit private use of gymnasium at former Stevens School Courtland D. Perry, AAG John Wakefield, Associate Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1975, c. 756 5 MRSA 131; 5 MRSA 1510; 34 MRSA 1; 34 MRSA 2; 34 MRSA 3051 122 Me. 214; 316 A.2d 351 19590824
07/27/1976 Contract management Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard Bachelder, Director, Public Improvements 5 MRSA 1743; 5 MRSA 1743-B; 5 MRSA 1745 19760528
07/27/1976 Clarification of application of Bureau of Public Improvements Authority Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard Bachelder, Director, Public Improvements 5 MRSA 1742; 5 MRSA 1743 19760510
07/27/1976 Emergency admission to Bangor Mental Health Institute without judicial endorsement Courtland D. Perry, AAG John Burns, Chief of Forensic Services, Bangor Mental Health Institute 34 MRSA 2258; 34 MRSA 2333; 34 MRSA 2334 256 A.2d 162
07/30/1976 Withdrawal of legislative candidates Joseph E. Brennan, AG Walter W. Hichens, Senate 21 MRSA 446
07/30/1976 Application of P. & S.L. 1975, Chap. 147, Part D, §4 Donald G. Alexander, AAG Richard A. Dieffenbach, State Controller, Accounts and Control; Richard W. Tripp, Acting Director, Personnel P&SL 1975, c. 147 2 MRSA 6; 2 MRSA 7; 4 MRSA 23; 4 MRSA 551; 5 MRSA 711 19760708
08/02/1976 Corporal punishment Joseph E. Brennan, AG Ralph I. Yarnell, Jr. 17-A MRSA 106
08/03/1976 In re access of auditors to confidential tax records Joseph E. Brennan, AG Raymond M. Rideout, State Auditor; Raymond L. Halperin, State Tax Assessor; Richard A. Dieffenbach, State Controller, Department of Finance and Administration PL 1933, c. 148 5 MRSA 241 ff; 5 MRSA 1541 ff; 5 MRSA 1621; 36 MRSA 2062; 36 MRSA 3403; 36 MRSA 4641; 36 MRSA 5340; 36 MRSA 6121 122 Me. 214; 137 Me. 233; 139 Me. 283; 158 Me. 180; 326 A.2d 1 19400709; 19420501; 19430811 Includes previous opinions
08/04/1976 Utilization of funds raised by bond issue for the Wiscasset Airport S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Alton E. Cianchette, Senate P&SL 1967, c. 178 19760202
08/06/1976 Formal opinion: disclosure of A.F.D.R. information to the Internal Revenue Service Thomas E. Geyer, AAG Paul A. LeVecque, Manager, Income Maintenance Unit, Human Services 42 USCA 601; 42 USCA 602 45 CFR 205.50
08/06/1976 Authority to approve private detective and watch, guard and patrol agency applications Joseph E. Brennan, AG Charles A. Jacobs, Member, Executive Council PL 1975, c. 771 32 MRSA 3806 19760729
08/09/1976 Hair implants Robert J. Stolt, AAG Judy A. Vickery, Executive Sec., Board of Cosmetology 32 RMSA 1551 ff
08/09/1976 Prohibition of and penalties for certain activities on the part of former state employees Joseph E. Brennan, AG Edward Lee Rogers, Counsel, Natural Resources Council of Maine PL 1975, c. 539; PL 1975, c. 770 5 MRSA 15; 38 MRSA 481 ff; 18 USCA 207
08/09/1976 Employees salary plan, c. 147, Part D, § 4, P. & S.L. of 1975 Robert J. Stolt, AAG Gary R. Linton, Energy Resources P&SL 1975, c. 147 19760708
08/09/1976 Barry-Powell recount Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 21 MRSA 863; 21 MRSA 1252; 21 MRSA 1257; 21 MRSA 1422 152 Me. 219
08/09/1976 Federal Privacy Act; disclosure of Social Security numbers Joseph E. Brennan, AG George Whalen, Chief, Public Services, Motor Vehicle PL 1975, c. 630 29 MRSA 539-A; 29 MRSA 540
08/10/1976 Resolution of conflict between 3 M.R.S.A. § 2 and 3 M.R.S.A. § 3 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG William Garside, Legislative Administrative Director PL 1973, c. 590; PL 1975, c. 750 3 MRSA 2; 3 MRSA 3
08/10/1976 Status of the first district elector in light of certain actions at the Democratic State Convention Joseph E. Brennan, AG Harold C. Pachios, Chairman, Maine Democratic State Committee 21 MRSA 401; 21 MRSA 1183; 21 MRSA 1441 ff; 21 MRSA 1533
08/12/1976 Authority to enforce 26 M.R.S.A. § 50 S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Harold S. Noddin, Director, Bureau of Labor 26 MRSA 42; 26 MRSA 50; 26 MRSA 84; 26 MRSA 126; 26 MRSA 143; 26 MRSA 274; 26 MRSA 442; 26 MRSA 624; 26 MRSA 671; 26 MRSA 738; 26 MRSA 625-A; 26 MRSA 626-A
08/12/1976 Schedule of charges for computer service S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Stephen W. Locke, Sr., Director, General Computer Services PL 1975, c. 322 5 MRSA 1851 ff
08/12/1976 Use of dealer plates on wreckers Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State 29 MRSA 354
08/16/1976 Fulltime employee status under P. & S.L. 1975, c. 147, Part D, § 4 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard W. Tripp, Acting Director, Personnel P&SL 1975, c. 147
08/16/1976 Camden, Rockport, Hope and Lincolnville dump; 38 M.R.S.A. Sections 421 and 417 Gregory W. Sample, AAG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 361-A; 38 MRSA 368; 38 MRSA 369; 38 MRSA 417; 38 MRSA 421
08/17/1976 Bureau of Mental Retardation as payee for various federal benefits that a mentally retarded individual may receive William J. Kelleher, AAG Harold Siefken, Coordinator, Community Services, Bureau of Mental Retardation 18 MRSA 3501 ff 19750227
08/17/1976 State electrical inspector as executive secretary of the Electricians' Examining Board David Roseman, AAG Leo O. Martin, Chairman, Electricians Examining Board 32 MRSA 1104; 32 MRSA 1151
08/18/1976 Advertisement of drugs included in the comprehensive Drug Abuse A Prevention and Control Act of 1970 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Richard O. Campbell, Secretary, Commission of Pharmacy PL 1975, c. 257 22 MRSA 2204-D; 22 MRSA 2204-E 95 S.Ct. 1389
08/18/1976 CPA firm re Union Mutual Life Insurance examination Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Frank Hogerty, Superintendent, Bureau of Insurance 24-A MRSA 209; 24-A MRSA 221 ff
08/19/1976 Definition of attendance of a physician for the purposes of certifying the causes of death Joseph E. Brennan, AG All Law Enforcement Officials 22 MRSA 2824; 22 MRSA 3026; 22 MRSA 3027
08/20/1976 Commissioner's power to vote: P.L. 1976, c. 771, § 419 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG William R. Adams, Jr., Commissioner, Environmental Protection PL 1975, c. 771 38 MRSA 342
08/20/1976 Authority to acquire conservation easements Joseph E. Brennan, AG Maynard Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game Resolves 1901, c. 142; PL 1931, c. 99; PL 1943, c. 44; PL 1955, c. 290; PL 1971, c. 403 12 MRSA 1901; 12 MRSA 2151; 33 MRSA 667; 33 MRSA 668
08/20/1976 Interpretation of 3 M.R.S.A. § 2 relating to meal allowance Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG William Garside, Legislative Finance PL 1975, c. 750 3 MRSA 2 19760810
08/20/1976 Proper names for presidential candidates Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 702
08/23/1976 Facilities at Stevens School Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard Bachelder, Director, Public Improvements; Howard McCartney, Bureau of Public Improvements PL 1975, c. 756 5 MRSA 1742; 15 MRSA 2712; 34 MRSA 1; 34 MRSA 3051
08/23/1976 Continuing educational programs Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Richard O. Campbell, Executive Sec., Commission of Pharmacy PL 1975, c. 526 5 MRSA 151; 32 MRSA 2903; 32 MRSA 2913
08/24/1976 Interpretation of 28 M.R.S.A. § 101 Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1975, c. 741 28 MRSA 101
08/24/1976 Criminal History Record Information Act William J. Kelleher, AAG Richard M. Oliver, Warden, Maine State Prison PL 1975, c. 763 1 MRSA 402; 1 MRSA 408; 16 MRSA 601 ff; 34 MRSA 1-B 28 CFR 20
08/25/1976 Sales to abutting owners under the site law Cabanne Howard, AAG Hollis McGlauflin, Chief, Enforcement, Bureau of Land Quality PL 1971, c. 613 38 MRSA 481 ff; 15 USC 77d 73 S.Ct. 981
08/26/1976 Applicability of the Maine Water Pollution Control Law to the training ship, State of Maine Joseph E. Brennan, AG E. A. Rodgers, Superintendent, Maine Maritime Academy 38 MRSA 361 ff; 33 USCA 1322 33 CFR 159; 40 CFR 140
08/27/1976 Transfer of ownership of contract for certain financial advisory services Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1031
08/27/1976 Refund request of teacher whose discharge is currently in litigation Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1096
08/27/1976 Disability status under 5 M.R.S.A., Section 1122-4 of officer in the Maine State Grange Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1122
08/27/1976 Interpretation of § 13, c. 147 P. & S.L. of 1975 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Kathleen Watson Goodwin, House P&SL 1975, c. 147 22 MRSA 5111 Council Order #1245
08/31/1976 Jurisdiction of law enforcement of Caswell Air Force Station Joseph E. Brennan, AG Daniel J. Gallington, Staff Judge Advocate, Department of the Air Force PL 1939, c. 248 RS 1954, c. 1, §10; 40 USCA 255 313 A.2d 439; 58 S.Ct. 419; 63 S.Ct. 1122
09/02/1976 Reception of grants by the Joint Select Committee on State Valuation or Legislative Council Joseph E. Brennan, AG Jerrold B. Speers, Chairman, Legislative Council PL 1975, c. 657; SP 610 (107th Legis. 1975) 3 MRSA 162 19751119
09/02/1976 Law enforcement compensation for off-duty court appearances Joseph E. Brennan, AG Allan H. Weeks, Commissioner, Maine State Police PL 1975, c. 369 4 MRSA 173; 16 MRSA 252; 25 MRSA 1504; 29 USCA 207; 29 USCA 254 29 CFR 790.7 Council Order #77
09/02/1976 Confidentiality of files and meetings Joseph E. Brennan, AG Hadley P. Atlass, Director, State Development Office PL 1975, c. 758 1 MRSA 401 ff; 5 MRSA 243; 5 MRSA 244; 5 MRSA 1621; 5 MRSA 7001; 5 USCA 552 19760803
09/08/1976 Matinicus Island Plantation - Community Development Grant S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Allen Pease, Director, State Planning Office P&SL 1975, c. 25 5 MRSA 3305; 12 MRSA 685; 30 MRSA 255; 30 MRSA 4511 ff; 30 MRSA 5602; 30 MRSA 5603; 30 MRSA 5616; 37-A MRSA 53; 37-A MRSA 62 19680313
09/08/1976 Status of public administrators S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 5 MRSA 3 19690516 Includes 1969 opinion
09/09/1976 Proposed lease of certain submerged lands to the Pittston Company Joseph E. Brennan, AG Richard Barringer, Commissioner, Conservation P&SL 1947, c. 10; P&SL 1973, c. 62; PL 1975, c. 287; PL 1975, c. 339 1 MRSA 3; 12 MRSA 504; 12 MRSA 514-A; 12 MRSA 551; 30 MRSA 4162; 16 USCA 531 105 Me. 76; 118 Me. 503; 357 F.Supp. 1097
09/10/1976 Acceptance of new items of liquor by the commission Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1969, c. 187 28 MRSA 52
09/10/1976 Booth license Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Judy Vickery, Cosmetology 32 MRSA 1651; 32 MRSA 1653
09/10/1976 Bangor Mental Health Institute Joseph E. Brennan, AG John Rosser, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections 5 MRSA 1585; 34 MRSA 1; 34 MRSA 2101; 34 MRSA 2102; 34 MRSA 2251; 34 MRSA 2313; 34 MRSA 2333; 34 MRSA 2373 19731211; 19740319; 19750429; 19750521; 19750925
09/10/1976 Review of opinion on proper names for presidential candidates Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State PL 1975, c. 761 21 MRSA 702 152 Me. 219; 342 A.2d 688 19760820
09/17/1976 Exchange of a nonresident 15-day fishing license for a resident season fishing license Cabanne Howard, AAG Ralph C. Will, Business Manager, Inland Fisheries & Wildlife 12 MRSA 2401-B
09/20/1976 Transfer of patients from Bangor Mental Health Institute to the Augusta Mental Health Institute or other institution Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 34 MRSA 2251; 34 MRSA 2252; 34 MRSA 2290; 34 MRSA 2373
09/21/1976 Board of Barbers Marathon Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Judy A. Vickery, Cosmetology 32 MRSA 401; 32 MRSA 1651 19760730
09/21/1976 Administration of deposits - 24-A M.R.S.A. Chapter 15 S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance 24-A MRSA 412; 24-A MRSA 1251 ff; 24-A MRSA 4405
09/21/1976 Impact of pay plan on unclassified employees whose salaries are solely determined by their employer Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Marion M. Klappmeier, Executive Director, Board of Nursing P&SL 1975, c. 147 5 MRSA 196; 32 MRSA 2153 137 Me. 233
09/21/1976 Initiative petition - repeal of Uniform Property Tax Joseph E. Brennan, AG Bonnie D. Post, House PL 1975, c. 660; IB 1977 1 MRSA 302; 36 MRSA 451; 36 MRSA 452 68 Me. 515; 135 Me. 420; 143 Me. 227; 159 Me. 455 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18
09/22/1976 Filing of election expenses by write-in candidates Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Charlotte Z. Byers, House 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 445; 21 MRSA 446; 21 MRSA 492; 21 MRSA 493; 21 MRSA 1391; 21 MRSA 1397; 21 MRSA 1398
09/22/1976 Question regarding municipal conflict of interest law Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 30 MRSA 2251
09/22/1976 Department of Mental Health and Corrections employment checks William J. Kelleher, AAG Frank J. Mack, Personnel Officers, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1975, c. 763 16 MRSA 601 ff
09/27/1976 Contact lens plan as "insurance" S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance 24-A MRSA 3 109 Me. 274; 161 Me. 391
09/27/1976 Authority of credit unions to make secured loans S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Arthur M. Burton, Jr., Superintendent, Bureau of Banking PL 1941, c. 234; PL 1965, c. 63 9-B MRSA 851 ff 153 Me. 29
09/27/1976 Election laws Joseph E. Brennan, AG James K. McMahon, House 21 MRSA 201; 21 MRSA 861; 21 MRSA 863
09/27/1976 Examination expense reimbursement re Union Mutual Group S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance PL 1975, c. 467 24-A MRSA 221; 24-A MRSA 228 141 Me. 362; 144 Me. 116 19760213
09/27/1976 Applicability of special allowances under Chapter 147, Private & Special Laws of 1975 to State Police officers retired under special resolve Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG P. R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Retirement P&SL 1975, c. 147
09/28/1976 Proposed closing of the Bangor Mental Health Institute Joseph E. Brennan, AG John Wakefield, Acting Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1973, c. 457; PL 1973, c. 629; PL 1973, c. 788; PL 1975, c. 643 5 MRSA 1585; 34 MRSA 1; 34 MRSA 2; 34 MRSA 2052; 34 MRSA 2052-A; 34 MRSA 2095 ff; 43 MRSA 2252; 34 MRSA 2333; 34 MRSA 2373; 34 MRSA 2518 19740322; 19750918; 19760910; 19760920
09/29/1976 Interlocking directorships: federally-chartered institutions S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Arthur Burton, Superintendent, Bureau of Banking PL 1975, c. 666 9-B MRSA 131; 9-B MRSA 462
10/01/1976 Municipalities contracting for police services Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Albert Jamison, State Police PL 1975, c. 423 25 MRSA 1501 ff; 30 MRSA 6330 MRSA 1901; 30 MRSA 1951 ff; 30 MRSA 2361 133 Me. 532; 146 Me. 211
10/06/1976 Community school district trustees and school committee members Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services; Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Education & Cultural Services PL 1973, c. 432; PL 1973, c. 750 20 MRSA 102; 20 MRSA 211 ff; 20 MRSA 301 ff; 20 MRSA 352 ff; 20 MRSA 360-A; 20 MRSA 360-B 220 A.2d 485; 326 A.2d 1; 359 F.Supp. 30
10/07/1976 Fire permits in non-MFD towns Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG A. Willis, Forestry 12 MRSA 1151; 12 MRSA 1202; 12 MRSA 1402; 12 MRSA 1403; 12 MRSA 1551; 25 MRSA 2501 ff
10/07/1976 Requirement that persons ferrying hunters be licensed Maine guides Cabanne Howard, AAG Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 2053
10/07/1976 Citizen petition signature gatherers near polling place Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard Spencer, House 21 MRSA 831; 21 MRSA 891; 21 MRSA 892
10/07/1976 Oil burner men's licenses S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance PL 1975, c. 767 32 MRSA 2404
10/08/1976 Campaign advertisements S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Maynard G. Conners, House PL 1973, c. 482 29 MRSA 1374; 32 MRSA 2712 151 Me. 457
10/08/1976 Release of pre-arrest investigative reports to insurance companies (16 M.R.S.A. §§301-307) Joseph E. Brennan, AG Donald Bisset, State Fire Marshal, Public Safety PL 1975, c. 763 16 MRSA 601 ff; 25 MRSA 2396 28 CFR 20.3; 28 CFR 20.20
10/08/1976 License for partnership Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Judy A. Vickery, Executive Sec., Board of Cosmetology 32 MRSA 1651
10/08/1976 October filing deadline for reports of referendum committees Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 21 MRSA 3; 21 MRSA 1397
10/12/1976 Liability of physicians advising the Secretary of State and confidentiality of medical reports David P. Cluchey, AAG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State 1 MRSA 401 ff; 29 MRSA 547
10/13/1976 Residency requirements of candidates for legislature Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Kathleen Watson Goodwin, House 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 443 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §3
10/13/1976 Announcements of source of advertisements Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Stephen F. Wright, Municipal Coordinator, State 21 MRSA 1394
10/13/1976 Schedule of charges for computer service S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Stephen W. Locke, Sr., Director, General Computer Services PL 1975, c. 322 5 MRSA 1851 ff 19760812
10/18/1976 Office position concerning subpoena of legislative files or staff Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG David Silsby, Director, Legislative Research 1 MRSA 402 58 S.Ct. 999; 61 S.Ct. 999 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §8
10/19/1976 Implementation of 208 planning by public agencies through the Interlocal Cooperation Act Cabanne Howard, AAG Ruppert Jenings, D.E.P. 30 MRSA 1920; 30 MRSA 1951 ff; 30 MRSA 4962; 38 MRSA 1061 ff; 33 USCA 1288 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1
10/19/1976 State employees or teachers as public members of the Board of Arbitration and Conciliation Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Lawrence J. Thebeau, Chairman, Board of Arbitration and Conciliation 26 MRSA 911; 26 MRSA 965; 26 MRSA 979; 26 MRSA 1026
10/19/1976 Amendment of corporate purposes-licensing of organizations as insurance agents S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance 13-A MRSA 101 ff; 13-A MRSA 401; 18 MRSA 73; 24-A MRSA 1517
10/19/1976 Authority of the Real Estate Commission to grant funds David P. Cluchey, AAG Paul A. Sawyer, Real Estate Commission 20 MRSA 2251; 22 MRSA 11; 32 MRSA 2369; 32 MRSA 4051; 32 MRSA 4055; 32 MRSA 4101-A
10/19/1976 Request of U.S. Bureau of Census for information obtained under the real estate transfer tax law Clifford B. Olson, AAG Norman P. Ledew, Director, Property Tax Division 36 MRSA 4641-D; 36 MRSA 4641-M; 13 USCA 6; 13 USCA 161; 13 USCA 225 US Const. Art. VI
10/19/1976 Application of campaign financing law to Citizens for Life Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Steven F. Wright, Municipal Coord., Election Division, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 1393; 21 MRSA 1394; 21 MRSA 1397-A
10/19/1976 Application for Maine potato license by Rayco Farms David Roseman, AAG Ralph M. Keirstead, Marketing Specialist, Agriculture PL 1975, c. 150 5 MRSA 5301 ff; 7 MRSA 1011 ff 83 Me. 142; 156 Me. 123; 247 A.2d 919 1974 Governor's Task Force on Corrections recommendation #71
10/20/1976 Definition of "spouse" under 5 M.R.S.A., Section 1001, subsection 24 and 5 M.R.S.A., Section 1151, subsection 2-B, second paragraph Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1151 ff
10/20/1976 Sale of liquor on election days Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1975, c. 741 28 MRSA 4; 28 MRSA 154
10/20/1976 Announcements of sources of advertisements pursuant to 21 M.R.S.A. § 1394 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 1394; 47 USCA 152; 47 USCA 317 148 Me. 515; 153 Me. 29 47 CFR 73.1212 19761013
10/22/1976 JUA coverage of employed physicians S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance PL 1975, c. 442 24 MRSA 2403
10/22/1976 Initiative petition - repeal of Uniform Property Tax Joseph E. Brennan, AG Bonnie D. Post, House PL 1975, c. 660; IB 1977 36 MRSA 451 143 Me. 227 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §19 19760921 Includes 19760921 opinion
10/22/1976 Municipal contracts of $500 and competitive bidding process Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 30 MRSA 2251; 30 MRSA 2317
10/22/1976 Computation of 6.4% retirement benefit increase Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 778; P&SL 1975, c. 147 5 MRSA 1128
10/25/1976 Confidentiality of sales tax registration Clifford B. Olson, AAG Thomas B. Squiers, Director, Bureau of Taxation PL 1951, c. 250 1 MRSA 402; 36 MRSA 1754; 36 MRSA 2062
10/26/1976 Interpretation - Sec. 2 (b) (3) and Sec. 5, Public Law 89-577 (30 U.S.A. 721 (b) (3) and 30 U.S.C. 724, metal and nonmetallic mine safety) Sarah Redfield, AAG Harold S. Noddin, Director, Bureau of Labor 26 MRSA 44; 29 USCA 652; 29 USCA 657; 29 USCA 667; 30 USCA 721; 30 USCA 724; 30 USCA 729
10/27/1976 Chapter 606 of the Public Laws of 1975 - potato lien law Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Luman P. Mahany, House PL 1975, c. 606 10 MRSA 3321
10/29/1976 Legislative voting requirements in certain situations Harry N. Starbranch, Secretary of the Senate Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §7; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §7 Incomplete copy
11/01/1976 Corporate information Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 13-A MRSA 1303; 13-A MRSA 1401 ff
11/04/1976 Legal authority to oppose decisions relating to range changes on an operating agency of state government Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard W. Tripp, Dep. Comm'r., Personnel P&SL 1975, c. 147 5 MRSA 631 ff
11/04/1976 First lien status of mortgages acquired by the Maine State Housing Authority pursuant to 30 M.R.S.A. §4756 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Genevieve K. Gelder, Director, Maine State Housing Authority 14 MRSA 4455; 30 MRSA 4553; 30 MRSA 4601-A ff; 30 MRSA 4756 ff; 12 USCA 1707 36 Me. 536; 148 Me. 218; 278 A.2d 699 30 US AG Op. 606 (1918)
11/04/1976 Fees for inspection of power piping S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Harold S. Noddin, Director, Bureau of Labor 26 MRSA 141 ff; 26 MRSA 171 ff; 26 MRSA 244; 26 MRSA 245
11/04/1976 Constitutional authority of the Legislature to oversee the exercise of regulation-making powers of the agencies of the state Joseph E. Brennan, AG Judy C. Kany, House PL 1917, c. 293 99 Me. 515; 105 Me. 91; 116 Me. 263; 121 Me. 450; 129 Me. 239; 156 Me. 250; 157 Me. 411; 261 A.2d 58; 293 A.2d 786; 304 A.2d 387 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. V, §12
11/08/1976 Witness fees for state chemists Stephen L. Diamond, AAG Henry Berry, District Attorney PL 1975, c. 618 15 MRSA 1319; 15 MRSA 1320; 22 MRSA 9; 22 MRSA 562
11/09/1976 Use of dealer plates Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Linwood F. Ross, Motor Vehicles 29 MRSA 354; 29 MRSA 361
11/09/1976 Publicity concerning raffles Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Theodore S. Curtis, Jr., Senate 17 MRSA 330 ff; 17-A MRSA 952
11/09/1976 Washington County Health Plan, Inc. S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance PL 1975, c. 708 24 MRSA 2301 ff 42 CFR 51c
11/10/1976 Confidentiality of board records Joseph E. Brennan, AG Robert Doyle, Co-Chairman, Board of Certification for Geologists and Soil Scientists 1 MRSA 401 ff; 5 MRSA 200-D; 32 MRSA 4901 ff M.R. Evid. Rule 502
11/10/1976 Constitutionality of P.L. 1975, c. 442 S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance PL 1975, c. 442 24 MRSA 2405; 24 MRSA 2406
11/10/1976 Payment for Maine State Government Annual Report Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Stuart Sabean, Deputy State Purchasing Agent, Bureau of Purchases 5 MRSA 43
11/16/1976 Term of retirement board member Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Joseph Hochadel, Executive PL 1975, c. 622; PL 1975, c. 771; Con. Res. 1975, c. 4 5 MRSA 1031
11/16/1976 Cumberland County Jail budget Joseph E. Brennan, AG Arthur Chapman, Jr., Chairman, Board of Cumberland County Commissioners 30 MRSA 501 19750925; 19751126
11/17/1976 Confidentiality of investigators' reports Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State 1 MRSA 400 ff M.R. Evid. Rule 502; MRCP 26
11/17/1976 Status of regional planning commissions under Social Security program Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Dana A. Little, Senior Planner, State Planning Office 5 MSRA 1222; 30 MRSA 4511 ff 19691204
11/23/1976 Application of Freedom of Access Law to the University of Maine Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Theodore S. Curtis, Jr., Senate 1 MRSA 402; 1 MRSA 405
11/23/1976 Surplus material of the Department of Transportation Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Harry N. Starbranch, Secretary of the Senate 5 MRSA 1813 152 Me. 449; 155 Me. 125; 157 Me. 104 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19
11/24/1976 Appointment of student collective bargaining representatives by the University of Maine Board of Trustees S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Richard Davies, House 26 MRSA 1024
11/24/1976 Relation of bid records to freedom of access law Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Joseph Stephenson, State Purchasing Agent, Bureau of Purchases 1 MRSA 401 ff; 5 MRSA 1816
11/29/1976 Commission member relationships to candidates Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 1 MRSA 1002
11/29/1976 Interest earned on earnest money deposits David P. Cluchey, AAG Paul Sawyer, Real Estate Commission
11/29/1976 Cost of living increase for teachers receiving retirement benefits under the provisions of Chapter 224, Private and Special Acts of 1973 and other similar legislation Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG P.R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1973, c. 224; PL 1975, c. 147; PL 1975, c. 778; P&SL 1975, c. 147 5 MRSA 1128
11/30/1976 Interpretation of statutory provisions on recount procedures S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Steve Wright, Municipal Elections Coordinator, Secretary of State PL 1975, c. 621; PL 1975, c. 771 21 MRSA 925; 21 MRSA 1152; 21 MRSA 1153; 21 MRSA 1422; 21 MRSA 1423 148 Me. 515; 161 Me. 32; 311 A.2d 103; 328 A.2d 791; 67 S.Ct. 324 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §3; US Const. Art. I, §5
11/30/1976 Authority to sign expense accounts Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Judy A. Vickery, Executive Sec., Board of Cosmetology 5 MRSA 1583; 32 MRSA 1601
12/02/1976 Public access to files concerning workmen's compensation injuries Joseph E. Brennan, AG John V. Keaney, Commissioner, Industrial Accident Commission 1 MRSA 401 ff; 39 MRSA 112
12/02/1976 City of Bangor obligation regarding prior service credits Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092
12/02/1976 Clarification of opinion of August 27, 1976, relating to refund requests of a teacher whose discharge is currently in litigation Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1096 363 A.2d 688 19760827 Includes previous opinions
12/02/1976 Interpretation of 36 M.R.S.A. § 451, sub-§ 2, relating to uniform property tax Joseph E. Brennan, AG Bonnie D. Post, House PL 1975, c. 660 36 MRSA 451 132 Me. 12; 159 Me. 86; 161 Me. 445; 284 A.2d 288; 328 A.2d 791
12/03/1976 Interpretation of 20 M.R.S.A. § 3752, sub-§ 8 (line item transfers) W. G. Buschmann, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services PL 1975, c. 738; PL 1975, c. 746 20 MRSA 102; 20 MRSA 3752 316 A.2d 359; 328 A.2d 791
12/03/1976 Volunteer firemen Donald J. Gasink, AAG Elmer Berry, Senate PL 1967, c. 385; PL 1973, c. 680 26 MRSA 661 ff
12/08/1976 Tax requirements of Maine employment security law for fishermen Donald J. Gasink, AAG Lawrence P. Greenlaw, Jr., House 26 MRSA 1043; 36 MRSA 5102; 39 MRSA 2 122 Me. 319
12/15/1976 The Citizen's Dickey-Lincoln Project Impact Review Committee Joseph E. Brennan, AG Rodney Quinn, House 1 MRSA 401 ff
12/15/1976 Physician's assistant or nurse practitioner writing prescriptions David Roseman, AAG Richard O. Campbell, Secretary, Commission of Pharmacy 32 MRSA 2102; 32 MRSA 3270-A
12/15/1976 Entitlement of cost of living adjustment under 5 M.R.S.A. § 1128 for a certain superintendent of schools who in April, 1974, filed a letter of intent to retire at the completion of his contract, which contract ran to June 30, 1977 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1128
12/15/1976 Annexation of town of Otisfield by Oxford County S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Gail Tarr, House LD 1130 (94th Legis. 1949) 144 Me. 412 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 19590602; 19590603
12/16/1976 Acknowledgement of paternity Kate Clark Flora, Staff Attorney, Legal Division David E. Smith, Commissioner, Department of Human Services 18 MRSA 1003; 19 MRSA 271 ff; 42 USCA 606-A 88 Me. 395; 158 Me. 304; 241 A.2d 802; 300 A.2d 736; 306 A.2d 127; 309 A.2d 512; 328 A.2d 791; 88 S.Ct. 2128; 92 S.Ct. 502 45 CFR 233.90
12/16/1976 36 M.R.S.A. Sec. 611 Stephen C. Clarkin, AAG Norman P. Ledew, Director, Property Tax Division PL 1959, c. 304 1 MRSA 71; 36 MRSA 502; 36 MSRA 611 62 Me. 62; 102 Me. 510; 120 Me. 15; 141 Me. 143; 141 Me. 442; 146 Me. 239; 150 Me. 217; 154 Me. 259; 155 Me. 30; 219 A.2d 728; 267 A.2d 907; 307 A.2d 1 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
12/17/1976 Apportionment of committees Joseph E. Brennan, AG James Tierney, House Con. Res. 1975, c. 4; PL 1975, c. 771 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8
12/20/1976 School psychologist M.R.S.A., T. 32, Chapter 56 Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG J. Wilfred Morin, Director, Teacher Certification and Placement, Educational and Cultural Services PL 1967, c. 321; PL 1967, c. 544 32 MRSA 3811 ff Includes school psychologist job description
12/20/1976 LURC permit requirements to build additional building on existing farm Sarah Redfield, AAG James A. McBreairty, House 12 MRSA 682; 12 MRSA 685-A; 12 MRSA 685-B
12/21/1976 Granting cable franchise in a plantation Joseph E. Brennan, AG Donald H. Burns, House PL 1975, c. 531; LD 299 (106th Legis. 1973); LD 1505 (106th Legis. 1973); LD 738 (107th Legis. 1975); LD 1800 (107th Legis. 1975) 30 MRSA 1901; 30 MRSA 2151; 30 MRSA 5609; 30 MRSA 5610 20 Me. 296
12/22/1976 Per diem pay for trustees who are state employees Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG P. R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Retirement PL 1971, c. 17 5 MRSA 1031 19670616
12/22/1976 Effective date of cost of living plan for participating local districts Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG P. R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Retirement P&SL 1975, c. 147 5 MRSA 1128
12/22/1976 Legislature basing assessments for the 1977 uniform property tax upon the 1975 state valuation Joseph E. Brennan, AG Edward H. Mackel, House PL 1975, c. 660 36 MRSA 305; 36 MRSA 451 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8 19761022
12/22/1976 Transfer of funds within departments Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG O. W. Siebert, State Budget Officer, Bureau of the Budget PL 1975, c. 771 5 MRSA 1585
12/22/1976 Constitutionality of initiated measure repealing the uniform property tax Joseph E. Brennan, AG Richard J. Carey, House 143 Me. 227; 147 Me. 89 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
12/23/1976 Authority of the Department of Audit to make recommendations about state agencies Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Richard J. Carey, House PL 1973, c. 570; HP 2173 (107th Legis. 1975); PL 1975, c. 591 1 MRSA 402; 5 MRSA 242-B
12/27/1976 Meetings of the Legislature and compensation of legislators for legislative services Joseph E. Brennan, AG James Tierney, House PL 1975, c. 750 3 MRSA 2
12/28/1976 Residency of county sheriff Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Donald H. Burns, House PL 1975, c. 736 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 908
12/29/1976 Meaning of the word "voters" Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State PL 1975, c. 741 28 MRSA 101
12/29/1976 Public access to University of Maine's salary records Joseph E. Brennan, AG David Redmond, Executive Council 1 MRSA 402; 20 MRSA 2251 ff; 26 MRSA 1021 ff
12/30/1976 Physician's assistants Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Stanley H. Rowe, Secretary-Treasurer, Board of Osteopathic Examination and Registration PL 1975, c. 680 32 MRSA 2594-A; 32 MRSA 3270-A ff
12/30/1976 Prisoner work requirements Richard F. Howard, AAG Ross Green, House 17 MRSA 3204 ff; 34 MRSA 5; 34 MRSA 501 96 S.Ct. 2909
12/30/1976 Applicants for real estate broker's license Joseph E. Brennan, AG Bennett D. Katz, Senate 32 MRSA 4101-A; 32 MRSA 4103
12/30/1976 Bureau of Purchases charging for disposal of surplus property Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Joseph Stephenson, State Purchasing Agent, Bureau of Purchases 5 MRSA 1586; 5 MRSA 1811 ff
01/03/1977 Effective date of termination of the Executive Council Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG [?] Siebert, State Budget Officer PL 1975, c. 771; Con. Res. 1975, c. 4
01/04/1977 Requests for information on UCC filings Stephen Wessler, Staff Attorney, AG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 1 MRSA 401 ff; 11 MRSA 9-403 415 F.Supp. 238 19650225 19650225 (can be found on WL: 2 UCC Rep. 813)
01/05/1977 Approval of Kelly Lombardi as real estate practice instructor David P. Cluchey, AAG Maine Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4003; 32 MRSA 4056; 32 MRSA 4101-A ff
01/05/1977 Conflict of interest Thomas E. Geyer, AAG C. Owen Pollard, Director, Bureau of Rehabilitation 330 A.2d 912
01/06/1977 Opinion Re 22 M.R.S.A. § 4793 John M.R. Paterson, Deputy AG Joseph M. Hochadel, Executive 22 MRSA 4793 Me. Const. Art. I, §4; Me. Const. Art. I, §15; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §1; US Const. amend. I; US Const. amend. XIV
01/06/1977 Constitutional problems with draft order amending Rule 22 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Donald V. Carter, House HP 45 (108th Legis. 1977)
01/07/1977 School administrative district contract for snow removal without going to bid Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker 20 MRSA 307; 20 MRSA 309-C
01/11/1977 36 MRSA § 384 (Supp. 1976) Stephen L. Wessler, AAG Norman P. Ledew, Director, Property Tax Division 36 MRSA 384; 36 MRSA 501 ff 161 Me. 64 19460924
01/11/1977 Legislation to allow the Town of Bridgton to sell certain real property S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Gail H. Tarr, House
01/11/1977 Financial management services Richard F. Howard, AAG Richard Bogh, Acting Superintendent, Pineland Center 18 MRSA 3621 ff; 18 MRSA 3701; 22 MRSA 7905; 34 MRSA 2061 ff; 34 MRSA 2513-A; 38 USCA 3202; 42 USCA 405; 42 USCA 427; 42 USCA 1302; 42 USCA 1383; 45 USCA 2285 364 A.2d 1269 US Const. Art. VI 20 CFR 266.6; 20 CFR 266.9; 20 CFR 404.1601 ff; 20 CFR 416.601 ff; 38 CFR 13.55 ff 19750227; 19760817 Includes 19760913 memo to AG
01/14/1977 Acceptance and expenditure of funds by a legislative committee S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Richard Davies, House 3 MRSA 165 19751119; 19760902
01/17/1977 L.D. 37 - consistency with public lands laws Joseph E. Brennan, AG Lee M. Schepps, Director, Bureau of Public Lands P&SL 1977, c. 14 12 MRSA 514-A; 12 MRSA 551 ff 19760909
01/18/1977 Review of L.D. 95 relating to Public Works Employment Act of 1976 against federal statutes and regulations Joseph E. Brennan, AG David G. Huber, Senate; Kathleen W. Goodwin, House PL 1977, c. 42 42 USCA 6721 ff 31 CFR 52.0 ff
01/19/1977 Legality of proposed change to the standard 165-line statutory policy Joseph E. Brennan, AG Donald Bisset, State Fire Marshal, Public Safety 24-A MRSA 3002 87 S.Ct. 616; 94 S.Ct. 316; 95 S.Ct. 506; 500 F.2d 411
01/19/1977 Effect if a negative recommendation by an appropriate Joint Standing Committee on a particular nomination followed by an affirmative vote of the Senate Joseph E. Brennan, AG David Silsby, Director, Legislative Research PL 1975, c. 771 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8
01/19/1977 Confidentiality of consumer complaints to the Bureau of Insurance S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Mary E. Kane, House 1 MRSA 402; 1 MRSA 408; 24-A MRSA 216
01/19/1977 May Legislature constitutionally terminate voter registration in advance of election day Joseph E. Brennan, AG Robert J. Carrier, House 303 A.2d 452; 92 S.Ct. 995; 93 S.Ct. 1211
01/19/1977 Application of interest penalty under 5 M.R.S.A. § 1094-10 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W.G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1094
01/19/1977 Opinion concerning 29 M.R.S.A. §1373, relating to motorcycle helmets Joseph E. Brennan, AG Emile Jacques, House 29 MRSA 1; 29 MRSA 1373 367 A.2d 1032
01/20/1977 Proper procedure for one town to transfer ownership of property to another town S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG William G. Diamond, House 38 Me. 37; 132 Me. 328
01/20/1977 Entitlement of leaders of the 108th Legislature to their expenses in accordance with the provisions of 3 M.R.S.A. § 2 from the time of the caucuses in November 1976 until the time they actually took office in January of 1977 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG William Garside, Legislative Finance 3 MRSA 2
01/21/1977 Constitutionality of delegation of legislative powers and prerogatives in L.D. 2 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG William Brown, Committee on State Government LD 2 (108th Legis. 1977) Me. Const. Art. III; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §9; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
01/21/1977 Returnable container legislation Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Clayton F. Davis, Director, Inspections, Agriculture PL 1975, c. 739 17 MRSA 2268; 32 MRS 1861 ff
01/24/1977 Interpretation of Title 28, M.R.S.A. § 701 Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1975, c. 540; PL 1975, c. 741 28 MRSA 701
01/27/1977 Opinion regarding midwifery James Eastman Smith, AAG Charlotte Z. Byers, House 22 MRSA 1521; 32 MRSA 2101; 32 MRSA 2102; 32 MRSA 3263 ff
02/01/1977 Questions about budget matters of Androscoggin County S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Stephen T. Hughes, House 18 MRSA 251 ff; 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 252; 30 MRSA 801; 30 MRSA 958 19660518; 19750430; 19750814; 19751126; 19760212
02/01/1977 Opinion request regarding RN's and LPN's cleaning teeth Kate Clark Flora, AAG John W. Trinward, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners 32 MRSA 1092; 32 MRSA 1095 ff; 32 MRSA 1100-A; 32 MRSA 2102 156 Me. 403; 159 Me. 37
02/02/1977 Inventory tax Joseph E. Brennan, AG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration 36 MRSA 451; 36 MRSA 455 62 Me. 62; 109 Me. 472; 110 Me. 192; 120 Me. 15; 146 Me. 239; 159 Me. 420; 161 Me. 182 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
02/02/1977 Briggs, Inc.-refunded excise tax Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Louise E. Page, Director, Malt and Wine Division, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 452; 26 USCA 5056
02/02/1977 Constitutionality of legislation to require an immediate new election when the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices finds that there is a tie vote or determines that it is unable to reach a determination regarding election results Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Nancy Masterson, House 21 MRSA 1423 Me. Const. Art. II, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §6; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §5; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §3
02/02/1977 Practice of podiatry David Roseman, AAG Gerard P. Conley, Senate 32 MRSA 3551
02/03/1977 Step assignment within established pay ranged for unclassified employees Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Roger V. Snow, Chairman, Temporary Compensation Review Board P&SL 1975, c. 147 19760921
02/04/1977 Temporary Compensation Review Board jurisdiction of unclassified employees whose salaries are subject to approval by the governor Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG O. W. Siebert, State Budget Officer, Bureau of the Budget P&SL 1975, c. 147
02/04/1977 Questions concerning county budgets S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Thomas M. Mangan, Senate PL 1917, c. 274; PL 1937, c. 220; PL 1951, c. 123; PL 1959, c. 179; PL 1959, c. 271; PL 1965, c. 379; PL 1971, c. 213; PL 1973, c. 537 29 MRSA 2121; 30 MRSA 252; 30 MRSA 951 ff; 30 MRSA 1051; 37-A MRSA 51 ff
02/07/1977 Legal meaning of "local anesthetic" and "general anesthetic" David Roseman, AAG Gerard P. Conley, Senate 1 MRSA 72
02/07/1977 Interpretation of 28 M.R.S.A. § 201, last sentence Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1951, c. 356 28 MRSA 201
02/07/1977 Land adjacent to wildlife sanctuary Cabanne Howard, AAG Thomas Teague, House 12 MRSA 2101
02/07/1977 Questions regarding papers and recommendations of the Joint Executive-Legislative Committee on low priorities Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Georgette Berube, House 1 MRSA 402
02/07/1977 Rental and other housing charges for state housing at the Maine State Prison William J. Kelleher, AAG O. W. Siebert, State Budget Officer, Bureau of the Budget 5 MRSA 8-B; 5 MRSA 8-F; 5 MRSA 751 ff; 14 MRSA 6021 19720623 Includes 19720623 opinion
02/09/1977 Interpretation of 30 M.R.S.A. § 5102 relating to appropriations for volunteer fire departments S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG George A. Carroll, House PL 1949, c. 193; PL 1951, c. 228; PL 1967, c. 329 30 MRSA 5102
02/09/1977 Review of certain actions of the Board of Registration in Medicine in carrying out programs in medical education and in conducting a program of financial assistance for medical students David P. Cluchey, AAG Bonnie D. Post, House 32 MRSA 3269
02/09/1977 Review of February 1 opinion of the justices regarding the validity of ballot #8 in light of past precedent Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Harlan Goodwin, House 122 Me. 525; 124 Me. 453; 227 A.2d 303 19741105 Includes 19741105 opinion and 4/5/1975 correspondence to Governor Brennan
02/14/1977 New California corporation Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Chris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 13-A MRSA 501; 13-A MRSA 513; 13-A MRSA 1202; 13-A MRSA 1204
02/15/1977 Inclusion of certain funds in the Governor's budget Joseph E. Brennan, AG Richard J. Carey, House PL 1973, c. 592 5 MRSA 1664 ff; 30 MRSA 5056; 36 MRSA 455; 36 MRSA 655 146 Me. 183; 278 A.2d 699
02/16/1977 Interpretation of 25 M.R.S.A. §1591 relating to State Police retirement Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Stephen R. Gould, House PL 1975, c. 147; PL 1975, c. 208 25 MRSA 1591 19770308
02/18/1977 Mandatory training of sheriffs Joseph E. Brennan, AG Martin Murphy, Director, Criminal Justice Academy 25 MRSA 2803 ff; 30 MRSA 901; 30 MRSA 1001 ff Me. Const. Art. IX, §10; Me. Const. Art. X, §6
02/22/1977 Application of 5 M.R.S.A. § 1125 to legislators commuting to legislative session Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W.G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 3 MRSA 2; 5 MRSA 1125 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §6
02/22/1977 Disposition of contributions of deceased member Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG W.G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1124; 5 MRSA 1125
02/24/1977 Tax rate of optional local property tax Joseph E. Brennan, AG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration 36 MRSA 455; 36 MRSA 655 123 Me. 573 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
02/25/1977 Interpretation of L.D. 407, An Act to Extend the Time During Which School Budgets May Be Adopted S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Elizabeth H. Mitchell, House PL 1977, c. 10 20 MRSA 3754
02/28/1977 Persons licensed to perform marriages Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 19 MRSA 121
02/28/1977 Concerns about a bill providing "no money shall be raised for the State of Maine by taxation that is dedicated to nor will be expended for any person or persons or group of persons based purely on race, religion or sExecutive" Sarah Redfield, AAG Albert Theriault, House 22 MRSA 4713; 22 MRSA 4772; 22 MRSA 4773
02/28/1977 Does LD 4, relating to minimum age to purchase alcoholic beverages violate the Equal Protection Clauses of the United States and Maine Constitutions Cabanne Howard, AAG James Wilfong, House P.L. 1977, ch. 23
02/28/1977 Energy R & D grants; fees for state documents Cabanne Howard, AAG Gary Dawbin, Resource Economist, Office of Energy Resources
03/02/1977 Questions regarding municipal fiscal matters S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Philip C. Jackson, Senate 30 MRSA 1912 ff; 30 MRSA 5101 ff 155 Me. 151 Me. Const. Art. I, §21; Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1
03/02/1977 Do teacher placement records fall under the Freedom of Access Law Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Charles Pray, Senate 1 MRSA 402
03/02/1977 Whether once a pupil is legally admitted to the public school the local system has the right to assign this pupil to any grade level which it considers appropriate Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Minnette H. Cummings, Senate 20 MRSA 473; 20 MRSA 3121 ff
03/02/1977 May a law enforcement officer also hold the office of Dedimus Justice Raymond E. Ritchie, AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 5 MRSA 4; 21 MRSA 1254 3 Me. 484
03/02/1977 Disposition of fines collected under 7 M.R.S.A. § 3455 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Donald L. Jones, Fiscal Director, Administrative Office of the Courts 7 MRSA 3455; 12 MRSA 3061
03/02/1977 Constitutionality of Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act as set forth in 107th LD 2258 Joseph E. Brennan, AG James Henderson, House LD 2258 (107th Legis. 1975) 118 Me. 367; 119 Me. 257; 137 Me. 243 Me. Const. Art. I, §11
03/03/1977 NESPAC Joseph E. Brennan, AG Allen H. Weeks, Commissioner, Public Safety 25 MRSA 1501; 25 MRSA 1665 ff; 25 MRSA 2901; 25 MRSA 2901-A
03/03/1977 Constitutionality of statutes prohibiting the advertisement of eyeglasses Joseph E. Brennan, AG Frank P. Wood, House 32 MRSA 2431; 32 MRSA 2433; 32 MRSA 2445 96 S.Ct. 1817 19760519
03/03/1977 Referendum clauses S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG David S. Silsby, Director, Legislative Research Office 144 Me. 412 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 19760621
03/04/1977 Use of dealer plates on wreckers Michael Seitzinger, AAG Paul Meservey, Director, Traffic Division, Maine State Police 29 MRSA 341; 29 MRSA 354
03/04/1977 Bids received by Great Northern Paper Company for aerial spraying of budworm in Maine Jeffrey Pidot, AAG Daniel Amory, Drummond, Westcott and Woodsum
03/04/1977 Constitutionality of An Act to Give Counties Power to Assess and Collect Their Own Taxes S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Donald H. Burns, House LD 913 (108th Legis. 1977) 128 Me. 1; 291 A.2d 508 Me. Const. Art. IX, §9 19760226 Includes 19760226 opinion and 2/10/1976 memo to AG
03/04/1977 Liability of property owner for harm suffered by members of the public who are using the property for recreational purposes S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG James A. McBreairty, House 12 MRSA 3001 ff
03/07/1977 Authorization of stimulants and/or depressants Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Thomas H. Webster, Executive Sec., Harness Racing Commission 8 MRSA 268; 8 MRSA 280
03/07/1977 Review of draft legislation relating to duplicate review of corporate documents by the Attorney General and Secretary of State Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Samuel W. Collins, Jr., Senate PL 1977, c. 522; PL 1977, c. 525 5 MRSA 191; 13-B MRSA 108
03/08/1977 25 M.R.S.A. § 1591 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Robert J. Stolt, Commissioner, Personnel 25 MRSA 1591 232 A.2d 809; 260 A.2d 539; 459 F.2d 178 19680404; 19681101; 19770216
03/09/1977 The legal relationships between parties to group credit life and credit health insurance S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Frank M. Hogerty, Jr., Superintendent, Insurance 9-A MRSA 4-101 ff; 24-A MRSA 2851 ff 245 A.2d 438
03/09/1977 Conflict of PL 1975, c. 739 §15 and PL 1975, c. 383 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Donald Jones, Fiscal Officer, Administrative Office of the Courts PL 1975, c. 383; PL 1975, c. 739 4 MRSA 116; 15 MRSA 1943; 17 MRSA 2263; 17 MRSA 2274
03/09/1977 20 MRSA § 1-B, sub-§ 1; Director, State Museum Bureau Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 1-B 94 Me. 68; 157 Me. 234 19511129
03/10/1977 Legal opinion - authority of Commissioner of Manpower Affairs to review and decide benefit appeal cases Patricia M. McDonough, AAG Emilien A. Levesque, Commissioner of Manpower Affairs, Employment Security Commission 26 MRSA 1081; 26 MRSA 1194
03/10/1977 Questions relating to lobbying law Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Judy Kany, House 3 MRSA 311 ff
03/11/1977 Fisheries and wildlife management of Baxter State Park Sarah Redfield, AAG A. Lee Tibbs, Director, Baxter State Park Authority 12 MRSA 901 19730102; 19750731; 19750917
03/15/1977 Questions concerning L.D. 123, "An Act to Clarify the Role of the Department of Educational and Cultural Services Relating to Local School Systems Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Donald R. O'Leary, Senate PL 1977, c. 299 20 MRSA 5; 20 MRSA 3744
03/16/1977 Opinion regarding denial of a plumbing permit due to a violation of municipal ordinance James Eastman Smith, AAG Donald Hoxie, Director, Division of Health Engineering 22 MRSA 42; 25 MRSA 2351 ff; 30 MRSA 2151; 30 MRSA 2553 ff; 30 MRSA 3221 ff; 30 MRSA 4961 ff 159 Me. 37; 231 A.2d 441; 268 A.2d 884; 281 A.2d 233; 291 A.2d 508; 293 A.2d 786; 302 A.2d 90; 306 A.2d 127; 344 A.2d 410; 345 A.2d 504; 388 F. Supp. 649
03/18/1977 Questions regarding the use of federal revenue sharing funds by the Androscoggin County Commissioners S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Stephen T. Hughes, House 31 USCA 1222 31 CFR 51.31 19750909 Includes 19750909 opinion
03/21/1977 State of the law on a proposed statutory prohibition on the use of state funds for abortions, except to save the mother's life Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Walter Hichens, Senate 42 USCA 1396 ff
03/21/1977 Council of Advisors on Consumer Credit Joseph E. Brennan, AG John E. Quinn, Superintendent, Bureau of Consumer Protection 9-A MRSA 6-301 109 Me. 384; 287 A.2d 426; 340 A.2d 25; 20 S.Ct. 574; 94 S.Ct. 937; 96 S.Ct. 948 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8
03/21/1977 Registered voters of a municipality voting by absentee ballot on local referendum questions Joseph E. Brennan, AG Barry L. Valentine, House PL 1975, c. 386 20 MRSA 702; 21 MRSA 1252; 30 MRSA 2054; 30 MRSA 2061; 30 MRSA 2062
03/22/1977 Constitutionality of L.D. 469, relating to hyphenated names Joseph E. Brennan, AG Donald Burns, House LD 469 (108th Legis. 1977) 92 S.Ct. 251; 92 S.Ct. 1208; 93 S.Ct. 1764
03/23/1977 Use of certain data in the legislative reapportionment process Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Edward C. Kelleher, House; Richard J. Carey, House 315 A.2d 211; 84 S.Ct. 1362; 93 S.Ct. 979; 93 S.Ct. 2321; 95 S.Ct. 751; 96 S.Ct. 1357 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2
03/24/1977 "Agreement to lease" as title, right or interest Joseph E. Brennan, AG Board of Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 471 132 Me. 94; 146 Me. 26; 146 Me. 83; 151 Me. 359; 308 A.2d 586; 315 A.2d 200 19740411; 19740819; 19760909
03/24/1977 Legislation amending the April 1st deadline for establishing the mill rate of the Uniform Property Tax Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House IB 1977; PL 1977, c. 10 20 MRSA 3747; 20 MRSA 3754; 35 MRSA 451 143 Me. 227; 370 A.2d 654 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18 19761022; 19761202
03/24/1977 Constitutionality of proposed legislation which is designed to expedite the judicial disposition of cases Joseph E. Brennan, AG Merle Nelson, House Resolves 1963, c. 111 62 Me. 296; 40 S.Ct. 550; 59 S.Ct. 838 Me. Const. Art. VI, §2
03/24/1977 Non-profit corporation hiring physicians to provide health care to Maine citizens David P. Cluchey, AAG Richard H. Pierce, Senate PL 1975, c. 503 13 MRSA 1 ff; 13 MRSA 701 ff; 24-A MRSA 4201 ff; 32 MRSA 3151 ff; 32 MRSA 3270
03/25/1977 Public nature of working sessions of the Reapportionment Commission S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Judy C. Kany, House 1 MRSA 401 ff
03/25/1977 Assurances to be made to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare regarding federal funds used for education in the State of Maine Joseph E. Brennan, AG H. Sawin Millett, Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services P&SL 1973, c. 98; P&SL 1975, c. 40 5 MRSA 781 ff; 20 MRSA 3671; 20 MRSA 3672; 20 USCA 1681; 20 USCA 1682; 31 USCA 1232; 42 USCA 2000d 31 CFR 51.50 ff; 45 CFR 80.2; 45 CFR 80.3; 45 CFR 80.4; 45 CFR 80.13; 45 CFR 86.2; 45 CFR 86.4; 45 CFR 86.21 ff 19770412
03/25/1977 Town of Franklin and the Schoodic Community School District Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Maynard Conners, House 20 MRSA 352; 20 MRSA 356; 20 MRSA 360-A; 20 MRSA 360-B
03/25/1977 Use of private vehicles by state employees under Maine Tort Claims Act Joseph E. Brennan, AG Rodney L. Scribner, Auditor PL 1977, c. 2 14 MRSA 151; 14 MRSA 8104 ff
03/25/1977 Constitutionality of provisions of 32 M.R.S.A. § 1091(H)(1) and (2) prohibiting most forms of advertising by dentists Joseph E. Brennan, AG Richard A. Spencer, House 32 MRSA 1091 83 S.Ct. 328; 96 S.Ct. 1817; 97 S. Ct. 53 19760818; 19770303
03/29/1977 County support of court financing S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Thomas E. Delahanty, II, District Attorney, District II PL 1975, c. 383; PL 1975, c. 408; PL 1975, c. 735 4 MRSA 118; 4 MRSA 551; 15 MRSA 1320; 27 MRSA 221 ff; 30 MRSA 2
04/01/1977 Question about location of new York County jail according to the provisions of P.L. 1977, chapter 6 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Peter W. Danton, Senate P&SL 1973, c. 79; P&SL 1975, c. 141; P&SL 1975, c. 144; PL 1977, c. 6 30 MRSA 302
04/01/1977 Legality and constitutionality of proposed legislation entitled, "An Act to increase the Application and Annual Report Fees of Corporations Organized Outside the United States and Doing Business in Maine" S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Donald Hall, House 13-A MRSA 1401; 13-A MRSA 1403 73 Me. 518; 91 Me. 431; 30 S.Ct. 287; 45 S.Ct. 12; 47 S.Ct. 179; 71 S.Ct. 508 US Const. Art. 1, §8
04/04/1977 Consistency of provision enacted by L.D. 935 with 32 M.R.S.A. § 1151 Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Harry L. Vose, Electricians Examining Board PL 1975, c. 771; LD 935 (108th Legis. 1977) 10 MRSA 8002; 32 MRSA 1151
04/04/1977 Constitutionality of L.D. 287, relating to circulating petitions to obtain signatures on initiative and referendum petitions Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard Davies, House LD 287 (108th Legis. 1977) 21 MRSA 892 85 S.Ct. 453; 92 S.Ct. 2286; 92 S.Ct. 2294; 96 S.Ct. 1029; 95 S.Ct. 2268 US Const. Amend. 14
04/04/1977 Volunteer firefighters and collective bargaining Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG James Wilfong, House 26 MRSA 961 ff; 30 MRSA 3776
04/06/1977 Freedom of access law: working sessions Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Maine Milk Commission 1 MRSA 401 ff; 7 MRSA 2954
04/06/1977 Constitutionality of a certain provision of draft legislation relating to measurement of wood Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG James Mundy, Assistant to the Speaker of the House PL 1977, c. 537 24-A MRSA 3002 Me. Const. Art. I, §11
04/07/1977 LD 254 and LD 588 - constitutional questions Jeffrey R. Pidot, AAG Charles G. Dow, House LD 254 (108th Legis. 1977); LD 588 (108th Legis. 1977) 8 MRSA 363; 17 MRSA 330 ff; 17-A MRSA 951 ff; 18 USCA 1301 ff
04/07/1977 Constitutional provisions and statutes providing methods of succession for legislators in emergency situations Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG William Brown, Committee on State Government PL 1977, c. 207; LD 24 (108th Legis. 1977) 3 MRSA 71 ff; 5 MRSA 81; 5 MRSA 121; 5 MRSA 241; 37-A MRSA 51 ff 118 Me. 251; 136 Me. 309; 147 Me. 89 Me. Const. Art. IX, §11; Me. Const. Art. IX, §17
04/07/1977 Various questions relating to the proposed line item budget format for SAD #49 Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Thomas Teague, House 20 MRSA 102
04/07/1977 Can partisan members of a municipal board of registration continue their membership in their municipal political committees Joseph E. Brennan, AG Linwood E. Palmer, Jr., House 21 MRSA 41; 21 MRSA 43
04/08/1977 Enforcement of 20 M.R.S.A. §§ 931, et seq. Joseph E. Brennan, AG Laurence E. Connolly, Jr., House 20 MRSA 854; 20 MRSA 931 ff
04/08/1977 Constitutionality of L.D. 73, as amended Joseph E. Brennan, AG Elizabeth H. Mitchell, House PL 1977, c. 188 22 MRSA 2761 130 Me. 464; 303 A.2d 794; 342 A.2d 688; 387 F.Supp. 373; 43 S.Ct. 625; 62 S.Ct. 1110; 64 S.Ct. 438; 73 S.Ct. 840; 81 S.Ct. 1743; 85 S.Ct. 775; 86 S.Ct. 1497; 88 S.Ct. 1515; 90 S.Ct. 1011; 92 S.Ct. 1208; 93 S.Ct. 2230; 96 S.Ct. 2755
04/12/1977 The Code of Fair Practices and affirmative action Joseph E. Brennan, AG Terry Ann Lunt-Aucoin, Director, Maine Human Rights Commission PL 1971, c. 501; PL 1975, c. 153; P&SL 1975, c. 40 5 MRSA 781 ff; 5 MRSA 4553; 20 MRSA 1-A; 20 MRSA 215 ff; 20 MRSA 310 ff; 20 MRSA 351 ff; 20 MRSA 411; 20 MRSA 521 ff; 20 MRSA 851 ff; 20 MRSA 2251; 20 MRSA 2351 ff; 20 MRSA 2401 ff; 20 MRSA 3121 ff; 20 MRSA 3451 ff; 20 MRSA 3501 ff; 20 MRSA 3741 ff; 20 USCA 881; 31 USCA 1221 ff; 42 USCA 2000d 105 Me. 214; 118 Me. 96; 161 Me. 445; 311 A.2d 103 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; Me. Const. Art. VIII, §1 31 CFR 51.1 ff; 45 CFR 80.1 ff; 45 CFR 86.1 ff 19750627; 19751007; 19770325 EO 11 FY 72; EO 24 FY 73/74; EO 01 FY 74/75; US EO 11246
04/12/1977 Referendum procedures included in legislation designed to supplement L.D. 681 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Thomas M. Teague, House LD 681 (108th Legis. 1977)
04/12/1977 "Agreement to lease" as title, right or interest Joseph E. Brennan, AG Board of Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 471 132 Me. 94; 146 Me. 26; 146 Me. 83; 151 Me. 359; 308 A.2d 586; 315 A.2d 200 19740411; 19740819; 19760909
04/12/1977 Constitutionality of Section 15 of L.D. 1329 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Donald O'Leary, Senate PL 1977, c. 205 20 MRSA 2356-G
04/14/1977 Approval of the use of the word "Maine" in corporate names S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Charles Priest, Assistant Director, Legislative Research Office 13 MRSA 982; 13-A MRSA 301 ff
04/14/1977 Constitutionality of requirement that a candidate for Congressional office be a voting resident of the electoral district which he seeks to represent Joseph E. Brennan, AG Elizabeth H. Mitchell, House PL 1973, c. 414 21 MRSA 441 ff; 21 MRSA 491 ff 71 S.Ct. 198 US Const. Art. I, §2
04/14/1977 Constitutionality of prohibition of employees of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife from participating in a lottery for moose hunting licenses to be operated by the Department Joseph E. Brennan, AG James A. McBreairty, House 387 F.Supp. 373; 90 S.Ct. 1153
04/15/1977 Constitutionality of provisions of L.D. 1279, An Act to Prohibit Organizations from Lobbying if a Majority of their Funds are Derived from the State of Maine or the Federal Government Joseph E. Brennan, AG Laurence E. Connolly, Jr., House LD 1279 (108th Legis. 1977) 96 S.Ct. 612 US Const. Art. I, §8; US Const. Art. VI
04/19/1977 Maine National Guard liability for emergency activities Gregory W. Sample, AAG Earl L. Adams, Chief of Staff, Military Bureau, Defense and Veterans Services 14 MRSA 8101 ff; 37-A MRSA 57
04/19/1977 L.D. 573 - An Act Providing for a Program for Destitute Persons on Indian Reservations and Appropriating Additional Funds for the Department of Indian Affairs Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House; Joseph Sewall, President of the Senate PL 1977, c. 97 22 MRSA 4793 Me. Const. Art. I, §4; Me. Const. Art. I, §15; Me. Const. Art. IV, §1; US Const. Amend. 1; US Const. Amend. 14 19770106
04/19/1977 York County jail building Joseph E. Brennan, AG Peter W. Danton, Senate 15 MRSA 1704; 30 MRSA 301; 34 MRSA 1047; 34 MRSA 1048 19770401
04/19/1977 Question concerning L.D. 176, relating to conditional voter registration of a person who is within 6 months of his or her 18th birthday S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Elizabeth H. Mitchell, House PL 1977, c. 334 21 MRSA 1251 ff
04/19/1977 Effect of L.D. 347, "An Act to Increase the Penalties for violation of State Anti-Trust Laws" on price discussions among lobster dealers Joseph E. Brennan, AG James S. Henderson, House PL 1977, c. 175 10 MRSA 1101; 15 USCA 1
04/19/1977 Regulation of the operation of beano under existing law Joseph E. Brennan, AG Peter W. Danton, Senate 8 MRSA 351 ff; 17 MRSA 311 ff
04/21/1977 Card playing at private clubs which have liquor licenses Joseph E. Brennan, AG Arthur C. Raymond, House 17 MRSA 330 ff; 17-A MRSA 60; 17-A MRSA 952; 17-A MRSA 954
04/21/1977 Confidentiality of employment security records Patricia McDonough, AAG Emilien A. Levesque, Commissioner of Manpower Affairs, Employment Security Commission 26 MRSA 1082 264 A.2d 1
04/22/1977 Constitutionality of L.D. 924, An Act Concerning Funding of Social Service Agencies and Non-profit Corporations by Counties and Municipalities Joseph E. Brennan, AG Philip F. Peterson, House LD 924 (108th Legis. 1977) 22 MRSA 3; 22 MRSA 12 146 Me. 211 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
04/22/1977 LD 972 and related legislation regarding ownership of retail gasoline distributors Joseph E. Brennan, AG Howard M. Trotzky, Senate; Richard Davies, House LD 972 (108th Legis. 1977) 10 MRSA 1452 ff; 15 USCA 751 ff 105 Me. 224; 151 Me. 438; 158 Me. 450; 300 A.2d 736; 324 A.2d 748; 63 S.Ct. 307; 71 S.Ct. 295; 94 S.Ct. 383; 94 S.Ct. 407 Me. Const. Art. I, §21; US Const. Art. I, §6-A; US Const. Amend. V; US Const. Amend. XIV http://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/kf1860_z99m23_1976.pdf
04/22/1977 Fiduciary liability insurance for members of the Board of Trustees of the Maine State Retirement System Kay R. H. Evans, AAG P. R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Retirement PL 1977, c. 2 5 MRSA 1002; 5 MRSA 1031; 5 MRSA 1061; 14 MRSA 8101 ff; 18 MRSA 4054 69 Me. 357 19740520
04/22/1977 Compatibility of offices Joseph E. Brennan, AG Armand A. LeBlanc, House 30 MRSA 4551 ff; 30 MRSA 4602; 30 MRSA 4603 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10 19730924; 19760123
04/22/1977 Legality of employment of two persons within the Central Office of the Department of Mental Health and Corrections Joseph E. Brennan, AG Edward C. Kelleher, House 5 MRSA 11; 5 MRSA 741; 5 MRSA 1585; 34 MRSA 1 19750918
04/22/1977 Definition of "in service" as used in 5 M.R.S.A. § 1124, sub-§ 1 Kay R. H. Evans, AAG P. R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Retirement 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1096; 5 MRSA 1122; 5 MRSA 1124; 26 MRSA 979 ff 174 F.2d 875 19750910
04/22/1977 Constitutionality of certain sections of L.D. 1482, An Act Authorizing Municipalities to Create Development Districts S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Robert A. MacEachern, House PL 1977, c. 397 30 MRSA 4864; 30 MRSA 4865; 36 MRSA 451 109 Me. 169; 109 Me. 472 Me. Const. Art. I, §22; Me Const. Art. IX, §8; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
04/22/1977 L.D. 665 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Mary Najarian, House LD 665 (108th Legis. 1977) 20 USCA 1411 ff
04/25/1977 Request for opinion on confidentiality of information submitted to the Real Estate Commission David P. Cluchey, AAG Paul A. Sawyer, Real Estate Commission 1 MRSA 401 ff; 32 MRSA 4051 ff 19750929
04/25/1977 Authority and scope of the Bureau of Labor and Industry to enter business premises for the purpose of gathering information and enforcing health and safety requirements Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Harold S. Noddin, Director, Bureau of Labor PL 1971, c. 446; PL 1975, c. 519 12 MRSA 4; 26 MRSA 44 ff; 26 MRSA 481; 26 MRSA 580 ff; 26 MRSA 663 ff; 26 MRSA 1043; 29 USCA 203; 29 USCA 661 ff 75 S.Ct. 719
04/25/1977 Constitutionality of L.D. 265 Michael D. Seitzinger, AAG Emile Jacques, House PL 1977, c. 135; PL 1977, c. 243 29 MRSA 1252; 29 MRSA 1311; 29 MRSA 1314; 29 MRSA 1317 141 Me. 307
04/25/1977 Computing interest in a leap year S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG John A. Durham, Superintendent, Bureau of Banking 12 CFR 217.151
04/26/1977 Liability of supervisors for performance appraisals in merit review Joseph E. Brennan, AG All Department Heads P&SL 1975, c. 147; PL 1977, c. 2 14 MRSA 8101 ff 364 A.2d 1269
04/26/1977 Questions relating to L.D. 798, proposing constitutional amendment to eliminate the office of Justice of the Peace Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Bill Brown, Committee on State Government Con. Res. 1975, c. 4; Con Res. 1977, c. 1 4 MRSA 1001
04/26/1977 Discontinuance of retirement allowance to beneficiary when he or she becomes the dependent of another person Joseph E. Brennan, AG P. R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Retirement PL 1975, c. 622; PL 1977, c. 700 1 MRSA 72; 5 MRSA 1031; 5 MRSA 1121 116 Me. 1; 118 Me. 25; 159 Me. 508; 95 S.Ct. 1225; 97 S.Ct. 1021
04/28/1977 Teacher contract Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Michael E. Carpenter, Senate 20 MRSA 161
04/28/1977 Constitutionality of L.D. 519 Michael D. Seitzinger, AAG Emile Jacques, House PL 1977, c. 135 29 MRSA 350 ff 345 A.2d 504
04/28/1977 Constitutional requirement of 35 M.R.S.A. §305 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Samuel W. Collins, Jr., Senate PL 1953, c. 377 35 MRSA 305 137 Me. 320; 299 A.2d 895; 329 A.2d 167; 40 S.Ct. 527; 71 S.Ct. 762
04/29/1977 Common law marriage Jerome S. Matus, AAG Peter Truman, House 254 A.2d 46
05/03/1977 Delegation of corporal punishment to school officials Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Robert S. Howe, House 17-A MRSA 106 19760802
05/03/1977 L.D. 1297 Joseph E. Brennan, AG David G. Huber, Assistant Majority Leader, Senate LD 1297 (108th Legis. 1977) 93 S.Ct. 705
05/03/1977 Newport Public Library Association Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Gary R. King, Field Examiner III, Maine Retirement System 5 MRSA 1221 ff; 27 MRSA 101; 27 MRSA 106
05/04/1977 Application of 17 M.R.S.A. § 2253 to nuclear wastes Joseph E. Brennan, AG James F. Wilfong, House 17 MRSA 2253
05/04/1977 Constitutionality of proposed order restricting consideration of bills upon which there have not yet been hearings Joseph E. Brennan, AG Bennett D. Katz, Senate Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18
05/04/1977 Citizen access to written recommendations submitted to the governor by a three-member pardon board created by executive order Joseph E. Brennan, AG Andy Brown, Executive 1 MRSA 401 ff Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11
05/05/1977 Questions relating to proposal for an advisory referendum on the Equal Rights Amendment Joseph E. Brennan, AG Donald Collins, Senate; Peter J. Curran, House LD 933 (108th Legis. 1977) 111 Me. 428; 118 Me. 544; 132 Me. 491; 40 S.Ct. 486; 40 S.Ct. 495; 41 S.Ct. 510; 42 S.Ct. 217; 59 S.Ct. 972; 80 US 646 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17; ; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §19; US Const. Art. V 19731219
05/05/1977 Proposed change to biweekly payment of workmen's compensation benefits Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Richard A. Dieffenbach, State Controller 39 MRSA 1; 39 MRSA 54; 39 MRSA 55; 39 MRSA 58
05/06/1977 George M. Briggs Fund Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services Includes 2 appendices
05/10/1977 L.D. 844, Attorney Grievance Board Joseph E. Brennan, AG William Garsoe, House LD 844 (108th Legis. 1977) 4 MRSA 801 ff 296 A.2d 492
05/10/1977 Conflict of interest between positions of Chairman of the Lewiston Police Commission and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Joseph E. Brennan, AG Laurier G. Biron, House 25 MRSA 2802
05/10/1977 Confidentiality of final conciliation agreements Sarah Redfield, AAG Terry Ann Lunt-Aucoin, Director, Maine Human Rights Commission 1 MRSA 401; 1 MRSA 402; 5 MRSA 4566; 5 MRSA 4612 118 Me. 96
05/11/1977 L.D. 493, An Act to Assess a Surcharge on Fines and Penalties for the Operation of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Joseph E. Brennan, AG Peter J. Curran, House LD 493 (108th Legis. 1977) 15 MRSA 942; 25 MRSA 2801 ff 37 Me. 156; 133 Me. 537; 156 Me. 419; 91 US 566; 17 S.Ct. 766 Me. Const. Art. I, §9; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §9; US Const. Art. I, §7
05/11/1977 Authority of the Board of Trustees of Maine Blue Cross and Blue Shield to put into effect a rate increase after that increase has been denied by the Bureau of Insurance Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House PL 1939, c. 149; PL 1969, c. 132; PL 1977, c. 493 24-A MRSA 2301 ff
05/13/1977 Restricting the importation and sale of foreign shoes in Maine Joseph E. Brennan, AG Ross A. Green, House 25 US 419; 80 US 29; 96 S.Ct. 535 US Const. Art. I, §19
05/13/1977 L.D. 1419 Sarah Redfield, AAG Gerald E. Talbot, House LD 1419 (108th Legis. 1977) 5 MRSA 4552; 5 MRSA 4566; 19 MRSA 1 ff
05/13/1977 Restricting the importation and sale of foreign shoes in Maine Joseph E. Brennan, AG Stephen T. Hughes, House 12 MRSA 4452 25 US 419; 80 US 29; 96 S.Ct. 535 US Const. Art. I, §19
05/17/1977 Legislation relating to the power of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners to adopt a code of ethics consistent with the statute Joseph E. Brennan, AG Thorvald F. Hoy, Secretary, Board of Chiropractic Examiners PL 1977, c. 458 32 MRSA 572
05/17/1977 Application of public meeting provisions of the freedom of access law to proposed Joint Select Committee on State Policy for the Preservation, Development and Utilization of Historical and Cultural Resources Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 1 MRSA 401 ff 19760712
05/18/1977 Bangor Mental Health Institute Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Louis Jalbert, House 34 MRSA 2101; 34 MRSA 2102; 34 MRSA 2333 19760910; 19760920; 19760928
05/18/1977 Title, right or interest in real property held in common Jeff Pidot, AAG Thomas Radsky, Land Use Regulation Commission 39 Me. 508; 146 Me. 118; 232 A.2d 797; 309 A.2d 114; 315 A.2d 200
05/19/1977 Scope of applicability of the freedom of access law to files of the Maine Guarantee Authority S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Richard A. Spencer, House 1 MRSA 401 ff; 10 MRSA 751; 10 MRSA 852 264 A.2d 1
05/19/1977 Conflict of L.D. 1476, An Act to Establish a Pipeline Privilege Tax with the proposed Transit Pipeline Treaty between the United States and Canada Joseph E. Brennan, AG Robert S. Howe, House LD 1476 (108th Legis. 1977) 40 S.Ct. 382 US Const. Art. VI
05/19/1977 L.D. 1183, An Act to Clarify the Definition of Professional Nursing and Practical Nursing Joseph E. Brennan, AG Richard H. Pierce, Senate PL 1977, c. 395 32 MRSA 2102; 32 MRSA 2106; 32 MRSA 3270; 32 MRSA 3270-A 293 A.2d 786; 299 A.2d 560; 304 A.2d 387; 328 A.2d 791; 344 A.2d 410; 345 A.2d 504; 91 S.Ct. 1686 Includes 19770512 memo to AG
05/19/1977 Purchasing considerations relating to economy and foreign bidders Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Joseph E. Stephenson, Purchasing Agent, Purchases PL 1931, c. 216 5 MRSA 1812; 5 MRSA 1813; 5 MRSA 1816 19760624
05/19/1977 Interpretation of certain administrative actions relating to the State Police retirement program Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Stephen Gould, House 25 MRSA 1591
05/19/1977 Sardine Fund expenditures Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG James L. Warren, Executive Director, Maine Sardine Council P&SL 1975, c. 78; P&SL 1975, c. 90 5 MRSA 282; 5 MRSA 1541; 36 MRSA 4699 19760107
05/19/1977 Involuntary commitment procedure to Pineland Center Joseph E. Brennan, AG George A. Zitnay, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections PL 1957, c. 315; PL 1959, c. 189; PL 1963, c. 351; PL 1975, c. 718 34 MRSA 2152 ff 16 Me. 255; 142 Me. 409; 147 Me. 302; 151 Me. 1; 220 A.2d 485; 303 A.2d 794; 328 A.2d 131; 339 A.2d 510; 87 S.Ct. 1428; 90 S.Ct. 1011; 92 S.Ct. 1845; 94 S.Ct. 713; 95 S.Ct. 729; 95 S.Ct. 1943; 95 S.Ct. 2486; 96 S.Ct. 1457 US Const. Art. I, §6-A
05/19/1977 Repeal of 28 M.R.S.A. §1204 by L.D. 1434 Michael D. Seitzinger, AAG Matthew C. Levine, Senate PL 1977, c. 292 17-A MRSA 1053; 17-A MRSA 1054; 22 MRSA 2387; 28 MRSA 1201 ff 47 Me. 396
05/20/1977 Constitutionality of L.D. 1355 Clifford B. Olson, AAG Thomas M. Teague, House PL 1977, c. 443 345 A.2d 504 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; US Const. Amend. XIV
05/20/1977 Maine Indians Joseph E. Brennan, AG Donald Burns, House
05/20/1977 Use of the word "convening" in 20 MRSA § 305 Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 305 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
05/20/1977 Assistant District Attorney salaries Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs 30 MRSA 554-A 19760708; 19760921; 19770203; 19770204 http://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/jk2857_h3_1975.pdf
05/20/1977 Assistant District Attorney salaries - clarification Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs 30 MRSA 554-A 19770520f http://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/jk2857_h3_1975.pdf
05/20/1977 Uniform property tax: competing legislation Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State PL 1977, c. 98; PL 1977, c. 109 20 MRSA 3747; 36 MRSA 451; 36 MRSA 451-A 143 Me. 227; 370 A.2d 654 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18 19760921d; 19770324 Includes 19760921 opinion
05/23/1977 L.D. 662, An Act Relating to the Law Governing the Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers of Beverage Containers David Roseman, AAG Joseph N. Williams, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1977, c. 381 32 MRSA 1861 ff
05/23/1977 L.D. 1676; federal budgeting bill Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Mary Najarian, House PL 1977, c. 583 5 MRSA 1681
05/23/1977 L.D. 1795: An Act Relating to Legislative Review of Conflicts of Interest in Appointments Subject to Confirmation Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Judy Kany, House LD 1795 (108th Legis. 1977) 330 A.2d 912
05/23/1977 Constitutionality of 15 M.R.S.A. §§2609 and 2664 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Olympia Snow, Senate 15 MRSA 1606; 15 MRSA 2609; 15 MRSA 2664; 15 MRSA 2666 78 S.Ct. 983; 79 S.Ct. 1237; 85 S.Ct. 1271; 86 S.Ct. 1507; 92 S.Ct. 2646; 94 S.Ct. 2800; 94 S.Ct. 2811; 95 S.Ct. 1029; 96 S.Ct. 2791
05/24/1977 Municipal budget committee Joseph E. Brennan, AG Philip R. Berry, House 30 MRSA 1917; 30 MRSA 2151 Me. Const. Art. VII, Pt. 2, §1
05/25/1977 Defense for persons who have committed any of the crimes under Title 17-A, Chapter 11 in pending legislation L.D. 1419 Sarah Redfield, AAG Gerald E. Talbot, House LD 1419 (108th Legis. 1977) 17-A MRSA 251 ff; 17-A MRSA 501; 17-A MRSA 851 ff
05/25/1977 L.D. 1063, An Act to Provide for Four Year Terms of Office for Representatives, Governors and Lieutenant Governors of the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Indians John M. R. Paterson, Deputy AG George Stevens, House LD 1063 (108th Legis. 1977) 22 MRSA 4792; 22 MRSA 4831
05/26/1977 Constitutionality of L.D. 1064, relating to six-month residency requirement for voting in tribal elections Joseph E. Brennan, AG Gerald E. Talbot, House PL 1977, c. 434 22 MRSA 4706; 22 MRSA 4716; 22 MRSA 4717; 22 MRSA 4831; 22 MRSA 4831-A; 22 MRSA 4834 84 Me. 465; 89 S.Ct. 1886; 92 S.Ct. 995; 97 S.Ct. 911
05/26/1977 Payments of expenses to judges of probate Joseph E. Brennan, AG John. E. Welch, District Attorney 4 MRSA 304; 4 MRSA 306; 30 MRSA 2
05/26/1977 Authority of municipality to revoke a license to build a fish weir Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Walter Bunker, House 38 MRSA 1021 ff
05/26/1977 Clarification of voting powers of the consumer member of the Board of Dental Examiners David Cluchey, AAG John W. Trinward, Secretary, Board of Dental Examiners 32 MRSA 1071
05/27/1977 Opinion regarding L.D.'s 668 and 894 Joseph E. Brennan, AG John W. Jensen, House; Laurier G. Biron, House PL 1977, c. 410; PL 1977, c. 419 77 S.Ct. 1304; 93 S.Ct. 2607
05/31/1977 Interpretation of amendment to 5 M.R.S.A. § 1094, sub-§ 16 Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622; PL 1975, c. 742 5 MRSA 1094
05/31/1977 Relating between L.D. 1476, An Act to Establish a Pipeline Privilege Tax and the proposed United States-Canadian Transit Pipeline Treaty Joseph E. Brennan, AG Robert S. Howe, House LD 1476 (108th Legis. 1977) 19770519
06/01/1977 L.D. 1416 - An Act to Clarify Physician Certification of Patient Deaths in Maine Nursing Homes Thomas E. Geyer, AAG Trish Riley, Staff Director, Maine Committee on Aging PL 1977, c. 382 22 MRSA 2842; 22 MRSA 3026; 22 MRSA 3027; 22 MRSA 3029 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/kf3827_d4j3_1976.pdf
06/02/1977 Use of breathalyzers in O.U.I. cases Michael D. Seitzinger, AAG Robert C. Ericson, Assistant Director, Public Health Laboratory, Human Services 29 MRSA 1312
06/02/1977 Registered offices of a business corporation Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 13-A MRSA 104
06/02/1977 Necessity of corporation appearing through an attorney in a small claims action Joseph E. Brennan, AG Charles P. Pray, Senate; Stephanie Locke, House 4 MRSA 807; 4 MRSA 811; 14 MRSA 7451 ff 368 A.2d 602
06/03/1977 The legal significance of certain advertising terminology regarding interest computation Peter B. Bickerman, AAG John A. Durham, Superintendent, Bureau of Banking
06/03/1977 Freedom of access law Joseph E. Brennan, AG Charles P. Pray, Senate 1 MRSA 401 ff; 20 MRSA 1801; 20 MRSA 1802 19770302
06/06/1977 Registered Offices of a business corporation Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 13-A MRSA 304
06/06/1977 L.D. 1777: proposed constitutional amendment regarding revenues Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System LD 1777 (108th Legis. 1977) Me. Const. Art. IX, §18
06/07/1977 Application of referendum and initiative provisions in the constitution of Maine S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Stephen T. Hughes, House Resolves 1907, c. 121 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18 19770324
06/08/1977 Interpretation of Article IV, Part Third, Section 8 of the constitution of Maine, relating to arrests of legislators Joseph E. Brennan, AG Gerard P. Conley, Senate 16 Me. 132; 118 Me. 346; 28 S.Ct. 163; 55 S.Ct. 21; 92 S.Ct. 2614; 93 S.Ct. 98 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §8; US Const. Art. I, §6
06/08/1977 Implications of L.D. 1648 relating to county charters Joseph E. Brennan, AG Philip Jackson, Senate; James Henderson, House PL 1822, c. 188; PL 1827, c. 354; PL 1827, c. 362; PL 1854, c. 60; PL 1854, c. 70; PL 1854, c. 87; PL 1854, c. 95; PL 1860, c. 146; PL 1860, c. 181; PL 1977, c. 486 Me. Const. Art. I, §10; Me. Const. Art. I, §11; Me. Const. Art. X, §3 ff
06/08/1977 Rights of persons to gain access to and the natural resources of the coastline and to great ponds Cabanne Howard, AAG Maynard Conners, House 17 MRSA 3860
06/08/1977 Justice of the Peace marrying his own daughter Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Walter L. Bunker, House
06/09/1977 Interpretation of the word "preferred" in proposed amendment to L.D. 1092 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Walter W. Hichens, Senate PL 1977. c. 445
06/09/1977 Injunctive powers to the District Court in certain situations proposed in L.D. 1843 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Dana C. Devoe, House PL 1977, c. 401 4 MRSA 152; 14 MRSA 6021 142 Me. 116
06/09/1977 Town Road Improvement Fund Obligations Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG George A. Carroll, House PL 1955, c. 436 23 MRSA 1703 146 Me. 183
06/09/1977 Compensation for legislators who do not serve full terms Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG William H. Garside, Legislative Administrative Officer 3 MRSA 2
06/09/1977 George B. Terrien Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Charles M. Sexton, Staff Lawyer, Maine State Housing Authority 30 MRSA 4603; 32 MRSA 101 ff 330 A.2d 912 Includes memo to AG
06/09/1977 Commission liability for attorneys' fees on remands from Superior Court Patricia M. McDonough, AAG Emilien A. Levesque, Commissioner, Employment Security Commission 26 MRSA 1044 82 Me. 201; 102 Me. 148; 65 S.Ct. 631; 457 F.2d 294
06/10/1977 Proposed regulations regarding membership and creditable service Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1094
06/10/1977 Opinion on application of insurance company penalties Jerome S. Matus, AAG Thomas S. Squires, Assistant Director, Sales Tax, Bureau of Taxation 24-A MRSA 9; 36 MRSA 2511 ff
06/13/1977 Constitutionality of L.D. 1437, An Act to Create a Landlord's Lien on Personal Property in Leased Premises in Event of Issuance of Writ of Possession or Abandonment by Tenant Joseph E. Brennan, AG Richard A. Spencer, House LD 1437 (108th Legis. 1977) 10 MRSA 3951; 10 MRSA 3952; 11 MRSA 7-209; 11 MRSA 7-210; 11 MRSA 7-308; 11 MRSA 9-503; 11 MRSA 9-504; 14 MRSA 4151 ff; 14 MRSA 6010 87 S.Ct. 1627; 92 S.Ct. 1983; 94 S.Ct. 1895; 95 S.Ct. 719; 96 S.Ct. 1143; 97 S.Ct. 1261; 512 F.2d 201
06/13/1977 Constitutionality of L.D. 1222, An Act to Provide for the Use of Commuter Passes on the Maine Turnpike Joseph E. Brennan, AG Edwin H. Greeley, Senate; George A. Carroll, House LD 1222 (108th Legis. 1977) 146 Me. 249; 152 Me. 449 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19
06/13/1977 Constitutionality of L.D. 1671, An Act Providing for Improved State Planning and Budget Development Joseph E. Brennan, AG Allen Pease, Director, State Planning Office LD 1671 (108th Legis. 1977) 104 Me. 17; 111 Me. 428; 231 A.2d 617 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2
06/13/1977 Local and state government tax Joseph E. Brennan, AG Donald F. Collins, Senate; Peter J. Curran, House 30 MRSA 5052; 36 MRSA 451; 36 MRSA 709; 36 MRSA 709-A; 36 MRSA 714 146 Me. 239; 339 A.2d 492; 356 A.2d 700 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8; US Const. Amend. 14
06/13/1977 Constitutionality of provisions of L.D. 1383, relating to certain purposes for expenditure of highway revenues Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Judy C. Kany, House PL 1945, c. 371; LD 1383 (108th Legis. 1977) 23 MRSA 1703 146 Me. 249 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19
06/14/1977 Hardship waiver petitions to the state board -- LD #1165 Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG James J. Vickerson, Jr., Director, Management Information, Educational & Cultural Services PL 1977, c. 323 20 MRSA 161; 20 MRSA 226; 20 MRSA 301; 20 MRSA 351 ff; 20 MRSA 471; 20 MRSA 851; 20 MRSA 3452; 20 MRSA 3453-A; 20 MRSA 3749
06/14/1977 Questions relating to L.D. 1782, An Act Relating to the Powers of the Maine Seed Potato Board Cabanne Howard, AAG Luman P. Mahany, House LD 1782 (108th Legis. 1977) 7 MRSA 2154; 7 MRSA 2251 ff; 30 MRSA 4601-A; 30 MRSA 4651 146 Me. 183; 278 A.2d 699 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
06/14/1977 Prescription of drugs by assistants to licensed medical practitioners Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Olympia Snow, Senate; Harland C. Goodwin, Jr., House PL 1977, c. 478; LD 516 (108th Legis. 1977) 32 MRSA 2102 19761215
06/15/1977 Sunken logs Joseph E. Brennan, AG Lee M. Schepps, Director, Bureau of Public Lands; Kenneth Stratton, Director, Land Use Regulation Commission PL 1831, c. 521; P&SL 1835, c. 590 12 MRSA 685-A; 12 MRSA 685-B; 38 MRSA 971 ff 16 Me. 67; 88 Me. 410; 315 A.2d 200; 7 S.Ct. 336; 75 S.Ct. 368; 81 S.Ct. 886; 93 S.Ct. 1590; 94 S.Ct. 2607; 356 F.Supp. 344; 491 F.2d 562
06/15/1977 L.D. 1868; requirements for written notice and opportunity for hearing prior to the termination, reduction, or suspension of general assistance benefits Joseph E. Brennan, AG Laurence E. Connoly, Jr., House PL 1977, c. 417 22 MRSA 4506; 22 MRSA 4450 90 S.Ct. 1011; 90 S.Ct. 1722; 421 F.Supp. 1314 45 CFR 205.10
06/15/1977 Constitutional obstacle relating to L.D. 1782, relating to the authority of the Seed Potato Board Cabanne Howard, AAG Donald F. Collins, Senate LD 1782 (108th Legis. 1977) 278 A.2d 699 19770614
06/15/1977 Kindergartens Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Asa Gordon, Deputy Commissioner, Education & Cultural Services PL 1975, c. 709 20 MRSA 859; 20 MRSA 911
06/16/1977 Authority of the Department of Human Services to establish a reimbursement ceiling for qualified nursing homes Joseph E. Brennan, AG David E. Smith, Commissioner, Department of Human Services PL 1975, c. 771 22 MRSA 1703; 22 MRSA 1707; 42 USCA 1396 ff 45 CFR 250.30; 45 CFR 350.30
06/17/1977 Constitutionality of L.D. 1554 Clifford B. Olson, AAG Donald Carter, House LD 1554 (108th Legis. 1977) 36 MRSA 656 62 Me. 62; 141 Me. 442 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
06/20/1977 Authority of Commissioner of Education relating to salary levels of unclassified department employees at vocational-technical institutes Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Robert S. Howe, House P&SL 1975, c. 147
06/21/1977 Interpretation of Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations concerning planning funds Cabanne Howard, AAG Allen Pease, Director, State Planning Office 30 MRSA 4511 ff 24 CFR 600.40
06/21/1977 Interpretation of 28 M.R.S.A. § 807 Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1975, c. 540; PL 1975, c. 741 28 MRSA 807
06/22/1977 Revenue bonding authority Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Lawrence P. Greenlaw, Jr., House Con. Res. 1973, c. 1 146 Me. 183; 161 Me. 182; 223 A.2d 423; 278 A.2d 699 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 ff
06/22/1977 Legal analysis and advice with regard to certain budget and financial matters pertaining to Androscoggin County S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Stephen T. Hughes, House 5 MRSA 1816; 30 MRSA 253; 30 MRSA 304 19750430; 19750909; 19770318
06/22/1977 Right to kill a dog in self-defense or in defense of another person Stephen L. Diamond, AAG Richard A. Spencer, House
06/22/1977 Title 22 MRSA Sec. 2499, Chap. 562 James Eastman Smith, AAG James Datsis, Engineering Technician, Health Engineering 22 MRSA 2491 ff; 30 MRSA 2751; 30 MRSA 2752; 30 MRSA 2757
06/22/1977 County budgets and expenditures S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Peter J. Curran, House 30 MRSA 251; 30 MRSA 252 137 Me. 233
06/23/1977 Requirement that all vehicles purchased by the state meet federal fleet mileage standards as outlined in L.D. 1711 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Joseph Hochadel, Executive PL 1977, c. 376 5 MRSA 7
06/23/1977 L.D. 1062, relating to licensure of camping areas and eating establishments Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Barbara M. Trafton, House PL 1975, c. 496; PL 1977, c. 459 22 MRSA 2495 19740419
06/23/1977 Constitutionality of 30 M.R.S.A. § 103 Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor Con. Res. 1975, c. 4; PL 1975, c. 771 21 MRSA 441 ff; 21 MRSA 491 ff; 30 MRSA 101; 30 MRSA 103 72 Me. 542; 150 Me. 67; 161 Me. 320; 227 A.2d 606 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8
06/23/1977 Confirmation of opinion concerning the use of revenue sharing funds by the Department of Educational and Cultural Services Sarah Redfield, AAG William H. Sager, Chief Counsel, Office of Revenue Sharing, Office of the Secretary of the Treasury P&SL 1973, c. 98; P&SL 1975, c. 40; P&SL 1977, c. 44 Includes correspondence with feds
06/24/1977 Waiver of active search requirement for claimants employed by Kennebec River Pulp & Paper Co. John W. McCarthy, AAG Emilien A. Levesque, Commissioner, Employment Security Commission 26 MRSA 1192
06/27/1977 Effect of 339 A.2d 510 on certain provisions of the proposed juvenile code L.D. 1581 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Samuel W. Collins, Jr., Senate PL 1977, c. 520 15 MRSA 3003; 15 MRSA 3501 ff; 19 MRSA 211 139 Me. 118; 299 A.2d 560; 339 A.2d 510; 355 A.2d 341
06/27/1977 Opinion on the constitutionality of committee amendment "A" to H.P. 1201 L.D. 1430 Stephen L. Diamon, AAG Swift Tarbell, III, House LD 1430 (108th Legis. 1977) 22 MRSA 1361 ff 147 Me. 302; 339 A.2d 510; 343 A.2d 882; 95 S.Ct. 2486 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A
06/27/1977 Amendments to L.D. 1092 Allan A. Toubman, AAG Walter Hichens, Senate PL 1977, c. 445 17 MRSA 1226
06/27/1977 Title 29, C.F.R. Part 29: comparative review with Maine statutes Kay R. H. Evans, AAG John R. Dyer, Director of Apprenticeship, Manpower Affairs, Bureau of Labor 26 MRSA 1001 ff 29 CFR 29.1 ff
06/27/1977 Position of executive secretary to the Board of Cosmetology Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Fran Davis, State Board of Cosmetology; Leone Buxton, State Board of Cosmetology 32 MRSA 1601
06/28/1977 Constitutionality of proposed amendment to Art. IX, §8 as it relates to the equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment Stephen L. Wessler, AAG Richard A. Spencer, House 93 S.Ct. 2908 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8; US Const. Amend. 14
06/28/1977 Sales tax status of Brunswick apartments Clifford B. Olson, AAG Thomas S. Squires, Assistant Director, Sales Tax, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 1760
06/28/1977 Constitutionality of L.D. 1736 as it relates to solicitations by religious organizations Donald G. Alexander, AAG Walter Hichens, Senate PL 1977, c. 488 9 MRSA 5006 307 A.2d 1; 60 S.Ct. 900; 67 S.Ct. 1428; 117 F.2d 661
06/29/1977 Committee amendments satisfying parliamentary rule that an amendment must be germane to the original proposition S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Joseph Sewall, President of the Senate
06/29/1977 Constitutionality of provisions of L.D. 640 relating to binding arbitration for municipal fire departments Donald G. Alexander, AAG Donald Carter, House LD 640 (108th Legis. 1977) 128 Me. 1; 143 Me. 207 Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
06/30/1977 Method of computing "good time" credits against sentences of imprisonment Joseph E. Brennan, AG Samuel W. Collins, Jr., Senate; Richard A. Spencer, House PL 1858, c. 16; PL 1951, c. 84; PL 1957, c. 149; PL 1959, c. 242; PL 1961, c. 304; PL 1965, c. 210; PL 1975, c. 499; PL 1975, c. 740 17-A MRSA 1253; 34 MRSA 705 356 A.2d 723
06/30/1977 University of Maine Board of Trustees Donald G. Alexander, AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State P&SL 1865, c. 532; P&SL 1951, c. 122; P&SL 1967, c. 229; PL 1973, c. 625; PL 1975, c. 517 5 MRSA 3 62 Me. 296; 71 Me. 361; 71 Me. 380; 105 Me. 91; 227 A.2d 606; 258 A.2d 266
06/30/1977 Demolition of Nash School Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Richard Bachelder, Director, Bureau of Public Improvements 5 MRSA 297 ff 347 A.2d 127
06/30/1977 Use of income earned on the income of bond proceeds Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Larry Pineo, Associate Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 223; 20 MRSA 225; 20 MRSA 3457; 20 MRSA 3460 Includes appendices
06/30/1977 Constitutionality of L.D. 1553 relating to binding arbitration for public employees Donald G. Alexander, AAG Donald Carter, House LD 1553 (108th Legis. 1977) 26 MRSA 979-D; 26 MRSA 979-M; 26 MRSA 979-P 307 A.2d 1 Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
07/01/1977 Limitation of damages - medical malpractice Bob Frank, Research Assistant Theodore S. Curtis, Jr., Senate 42 Me. 429; 103 Me. 218; 110 Me. 374; 120 Me. 73; 134 Me. 145; 135 Me. 297; 151 Me. 382; 307 A.2d 1; 320 A.2d 247; 324 A.2d 748; 345 A.2d 504; 364 A.2d 868; 37 S.Ct. 247; 50 S.Ct. 57; 75 S.Ct. 461; 93 S.Ct. 1278; 96 S.Ct. 763; 501 F.2d 1145 Me. Const. Art. I, §19; Me. Const. Art. I, §20; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §13; Me. Const. Art. X, §3
07/05/1977 Androscoggin County finances - post-script S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Stephen T. Hughes, House 30 MRSA 253; 31 USCA 1222
07/05/1977 Vacation and sick leave accumulation: unclassified employees Donald G. Alexander, AAG Robert J. Stolt, Commissioner, Personnel P&SL 1975, c. 147 5 MRSA 16
07/05/1977 Inclusion of the Survivor Benefit Plan and Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan benefits in the gross estate of a retired member of the Air Force Jerome S. Matus, AAG Wayne E. Robinson, Staff Judge Advocate, Department of the Air Force 36 MRSA 3461; 10 USCA 1431 ff
07/05/1977 Master Plan Sarah Redfield, AAG Joseph E. Brennan, AG P&SL 1955, c. 2 12 MRSA 906 https://dirigo.na5.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=227058
07/08/1977 Landlord who is a state legislator receiving rents subsidized by the federal, state or local governments S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Emile Jacques, House 1 MRSA 101322 MRSA 4450 ff; 30 MRSA 4603; 42 USCA 1437 ff
07/08/1977 Initiated bill to repeal the uniform property tax Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State PL 1977, c. 48; PL 1977, c. 109 20 MRSA 3747; 36 MRSA 451 143 Me. 227; 370 A.2d 654 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18 19760921; 19770520
07/11/1977 Recorded vote in school budget articles Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 3752
07/12/1977 Protection of rights of handicapped persons Joseph E. Brennan, AG Department Heads 45 CFR 84.01 ff 19770712 Includes 19770712 AG Opinion
07/12/1977 State's responsibilities pursuant to the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Judy Kany, House 29 USCA 794 45 CFR 84.01 ff
07/12/1977 Entitlement of certain forestry personnel to benefits under 5 M.R.S.A. § 1211-1-E Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1971, c. 513; PL 1971, c. 622 5 MRSA 1121
07/13/1977 Annual reports, effect of P.L. 1977, c. 370 Donald G. Alexander, AAG Richard Dieffenbach, State Controller PL 1977, c. 370
07/13/1977 Status of enacted bills on the Governor's desk Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor 3 MRSA 2 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2
07/14/1977 Payments from the self-insurance fund S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG H. W. McKowan, Executive Secretary, Insurance Advisory Board 5 MRSA 1731; 5 MRSA 1736
07/14/1977 Entitlement to M.S.R.S. benefits for a retired participating district employee in the event the participating district ceases to exist Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1062; 5 MRSA 1092
07/15/1977 Governor's veto power and constitutional procedure to be used with legislation which is subject to referendum Joseph E. Brennan, AG May M. Ross, Secretary of the Senate Resolves 1949, c. 99 104 Me. 17; 159 Me. 209; 231 A.2d 617; 261 A.2d 53 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; Me. Const. Art. IX, §18; Me. Const. Art. IX, §19 Includes memo to AG
07/15/1977 Maine Tort Claims Act, insurance provision Donald G. Alexander, AAG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration; H. W. MacKowen, Executive Secretary, Maine Insurance Advisory Board PL 1977, c. 2; PL 1977, c. 578 5 MRSA 1583; 14 MRSA 8103
07/15/1977 Business that legislature may conduct when it reconvenes Joseph E. Brennan, AG May M. Ross, Secretary of the Senate PL 1975, c. 750; HP 1840 (108th Legis. 1977) 3 MRSA 2 Includes memo to AG
07/15/1977 Interpretation of 20 M.R.S.A. § 2362 Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Otto W. Siebert, State Budget Officer, Bureau of the Budget PL 1971, c. 544; LD 1547 (105th Legis. 1971); PL 1973, c. 300 5 MRSA 671; 5 MRSA 711; 20 MRSA 2362 227 A.2d 606
07/18/1977 Effect of L.D. 1698 on New Hampshire commuter tax case Stephen Wessler, AAG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration Resolves 1977, c. 57
07/18/1977 Possibility of amending L.D. 939 S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Otto W. Siebert, State Budget Officer, Bureau of the Budget PL 1977, c. 562 37-A MRSA 1401 ff 159 Me. 209; 238 A.2d 226 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19760407; 19760426
07/21/1977 L.D. 583 - An Act Relating to Approving and Financing School Construction Joseph E. Brennan, AG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Educational and Cultural Affairs PL 1977, c. 563 20 MRSA 3451 ff; 20 MRSA 3471 ff; 20 MRSA 3743; 20 MRSA 3750 307 A.2d 1 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
07/21/1977 Liability of the commission and the commissioners Sarah Redfield, AAG Land Use Regulation Commission PL 1977, c. 2 12 MRSA 685-A; 14 MRSA 8102; 14 MRSA 8103; 14 MRSA 8111
07/22/1977 L.D. 14, "An Act to Exempt Turbojet Fuel Used for International Flights from Sales Tax Joseph E. Brennan, AG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration PL 1977, c. 572 36 MRSA 1751 ff 156 Me. 419 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §9 19770511
07/22/1977 Referendum dates Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State Resolves 1913, c. 354; Con. Res. 1977, c. 1; Con. Res. 1977, c. 2; Con. Res. 1977, c. 3; Con. Res. 1977, c. 4; Con. Res. 1977, c. 5; P&SL 1977, c. 67; P&SL 1977, c. 72; P&SL 1977, c. 76 157 Me. 525 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; Me. Const. Art. X, §4
07/25/1977 Amount of time which the legislature may spend considering gubernatorial veto messages Joseph E. Brennan, AG Louis Jalbert, House 3 MRSA 2 19761227; 19770715
07/26/1977 Permissible forms of deposit accounts in financial institutions in the State of Maine S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Lawrence Burstein, Assistant Regional Attorney, Department of Health, Education and Welfare 9-B MRSA 427
07/28/1977 Medway garage Sarah Redfield, AAG William Cross, Baxter State Park P&SL 1931, c. 23; P&SL 1961, c. 21; P&SL 1965, c. 30; LD 460 (103rd Legis. 1967) 12 MRSA 901; 12 MRSA 906; 12 MRSA 1701; 12 MRSA 4169 316 A.2d 351 19671215; 19730102; 19750731; 19750917
07/28/1977 Federal communications tax Stephen C. Clarkin, AAG Ralph H. Gelder, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission 26 USCA 4251; 26 USCA 4291 148 Me. 410; 359 A.2d 72; 92 S.Ct. 1171; 95 S.Ct. 1605
08/01/1977 Auctioneering of a lottery ticket by purchaser Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG George Orestis, Director, State Lottery Commission 8 MRSA 358 15 Me. 233; 18 Me. 337; 19 Me. 335
08/01/1977 Constitutionality of federal use tax on commercial airfares Clifford B. Olson, AAG Richard A. Dieffenbach, State Controller 26 USCA 4261; 26 USCA 4262 538 F.2d 308; 66 S.Ct. 310
08/01/1977 Removal of municipal officials from office S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Barry L. Valentine, House Me. Const. Art. IX, §5
08/01/1977 Employee contribution rates under the provisions of 5 M.R.S.A. § 1095, sub-§§ 6 and 7 and 5 M.R.S.A. § 1121, sub-§§ 8 and 9 Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1965, c. 288; PL 1967, c. 143 5 MRSA 1062; 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1095; 5 MRSA 1121 ff 19740509
08/02/1977 Escape policy Joseph E. Brennan, AG Albert St. Germaine, Director, Forensic Services, Bangor Mental Health Institute 17-A MRSA 102; 17-A MRSA 107; 34 MRSA 2102; 34 MRSA 2251; 34 MRSA 2331; 34 MRSA 2334 147 Me. 302
08/02/1977 Horse Mountain lookout tower Sarah Redfield, AAG Lee Tibbs, Baxter State Park Authority P&SL 1949, c. 1; P&SL 1955, c. 3 12 MRSA 900; 12 MRSA 906; 14 MRSA 8101 ff 118 Me. 96
08/04/1977 Taxation of COMSAT Joseph E. Brennan, AG Raymond Halperin, State Tax Assessor PL 1883, c. 213; PL 1901, c. 201 35 MRSA 15; 36 MRSA 2683 ff; 47 USCA 701 ff 103 Me. 240; 139 Me. 283; 158 Me. 180; 233 A.2d 711
08/08/1977 Form of initiative ballots Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State PL 1977, c. 48; PL 1977, c. 109; IB 1977 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 702l 21 MRSA 1038; 21 MRSA 1069 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §20
08/09/1977 Use of public funds to staff positions at parochial schools Joseph E. Brennan, AG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Educational and Cultural Services 95 S.Ct. 1753; 93 S.Ct. 2955; 93 S.Ct. 2988; 93 S.Ct. 2993 US Const. Amend. 1
08/09/1977 Appropriations provision in initiative measure to establish a State Gambling Commission Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Laurier G. Biron, House LD 1455 (108th Legis. 1977) 146 Me. 183; 159 Me. 209; 275 A.2d 800; 370 A.2d 654 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17 ff; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 4, §4; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
08/09/1977 Residency of non-state wards placed in foster homes Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Edward C. Hinckley, Educational Planner, Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 859; 20 MRSA 911 124 Me. 36
08/09/1977 Benefits for surviving spouses of State Police Officers receiving retirement allowance under special resolves Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Philip Gingrow, Retirement System Resolves 1971, c. 53; Resolves 1973, c. 56 5 MRSA 1121 ff 227 F. Supp. 751
08/10/1977 Raises for constitutional officers pursuant to Public Laws 1977, c. 579, Section I Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State P&SL 1975, c. 147; PL 1977, c. 556; PL 1977, c. 579 2 MRSA 6; 2 MRSA 7
08/11/1977 Self-insurance under the State Employee Health Insurance Program S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration P&SL 1975, c. 90 5 MRSA 255; 5 MRSA 281 ff; 5 MRSA 1728; 14 MRSA 8115; 14 MRSA 8116
08/11/1977 Extension of collective bargaining provisions to volunteer firefighters Kay R. H. Evans, AAG James Wilfong, House PL 1965, c. 399; PL 1973, c. 680 26 MRSA 661; 26 MRSA 663; 26 MRSA 961 ff; 30 MRSA 3771 ff 19770404
08/11/1977 Salary increase for intermittent employees Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Gerald E. Talbot, House P&SL 1975, c. 147; PL 1977, c. 579
08/11/1977 Application of $10 a week salary increase to Executive Department employees Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG O. W. Siebert, State Budget Officer, Bureau of the Budget PL 1977, c. 579
08/11/1977 Status of persons meeting the conditions of disability retirement under 5 M.R.S.A. § 1122, sub-§ 1-B, 3rd paragraph Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1121; 5 MRSA 1122 19740103
08/12/1977 Relationship of the Maine Memorial Society and the funeral directors Joseph E. Brennan, AG Nancy Randall Clark, House 32 MRSA 1402 333 A.2d 83
08/12/1977 Interpretation of L.D. 1482, "An Act Authorizing Municipalities to Create Development Districts" S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Robert MacEachern, House PL 1977, c. 397 30 MRSA 4863; 30 MRSA 4865 148 Me. 171; 149 Me. 371
08/16/1977 Several questions relating to L.D. 224, "An Act to Clarify and Reform the Laws Relating to County Law Enforcement" Joseph E. Brennan, AG Donald H. Burns, House PL 1977, c. 431 30 MRSA 853; 30 MRSA 951; 30 MRSA 958
08/17/1977 Proper venue for proceedings for violation of the laws concerning the branding and labeling of potatoes Sarah Redfield, AAG Joseph S. Williams, Commissioner of Agriculture PL 1977, c. 564 4 MRSA 155; 7 MRSA 13; 7 MRSA 952 ff; 14 MRSA 501; 14 MRSA 505; 14 MRSA 507; 17-A MRSA 4-A
08/22/1977 Prohibition of certain practices of beer and wine wholesalers in dealing with retail stores Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 7 MRSA 2954 ff; 28 MRSA ff; 28 MRSA 601
08/23/1977 Role of the public representative member of the Board of Accountancy William J. Kelleher, AAG Lawrence E. Parker, Jr., Secretary , Maine Board of Accountancy PL 1975, c. 575 32 MRSA 3961 ff 328 A.2d 791 19770526
08/23/1977 Conditional release form David P. Cluchey, AAG Paul Sawyer, Real Estate Commission 32 MRSA 4004
08/24/1977 Legislation competing with Uniform Property Tax initiative Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State IB 1977; PL 1977, c. 48; PL 1977, c. 109; PL 1977, c. 530; PL 1977, c. 564; LD 16 (108th Legis. 1977); LD 193 (108th Legis. 1977) 20 MRSA 3747; 20 MRSA 4738-A; 36 MRSA 451; 36 MRSA 453 143 Me. 227; 307 A.2d 1; 370 A.2d 654 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9 19760921; 19761022; 19761202; 19761222; 19770520; 19770708
08/24/1977 Interpretation of 37-A M.R.S.A. Kay R. H. Evans, AAG George Kaplan, Bureau of Civil Emergency Preparedness PL 1975, c. 617 37-A MRSA 62-A 344 A.2d 410
08/25/1977 Unclaimed prize money Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Richard Besson, Business Manager, Lottery Commission 8 MRSA 361; 8 MRSA 366
08/25/1977 Authority of the Baxter State Park Authority to accept grants from the federal government or private organizations to finance educational programs Sarah Redfield, AAG Lee Tibbs, Baxter State Park Authority Resolves 1953, c. 100; P&SL 1961, c. 21; Resolves 1963, c. 70; P&SL 1965, c. 30; PL 1977, c. 583 2 MRSA 4; 2 MRSA 5; 5 MRSA 1681; 12 MRSA 685; 12 MRSA 900 ff; 12 MRSA 1701 316 A.2d 351
08/25/1977 20 MRSA, § 911, sub-§ 10- alternate program for fourteen year olds Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG James J. Vickerson, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, Department of Educational & Cultural Services PL 1977, c. 499 20 MRSA 911
08/26/1977 Applicability of Chapter 315 of the Public Laws of 1977 amending the municipal subdivision law Cabanne Howard, AAG Dana C. Devoe, House PL 1977, c. 315 30 MRSA 4956 372 A.2d 573 Me. Const. Art. I, §11; US Const. Art. I, §10
08/26/1977 Impact of L.D. 1049, relating to savings banks Peter B. Bickerman, AAG John A. Durham, Superintendent, Bureau of Banking PL 1977, c. 379; PL 1977, c. 580 9-B MRSA 326
08/29/1977 Tuition payments to private schools Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG James J. Vickerson, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, Department of Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 102; 20 MRSA 1289; 20 MRSA 1291; 20 MRSA 1292 Me. Const. Art. VIII, §1
08/29/1977 Effect of the enactment of Chapter 409 of the Public Laws of 1977 on existing rules and regulations for the control of equine infectious anemia Sarah Redfield, AAG John Smiley, Department of Agriculture PL 1973, c. 74; PL 1977, c. 409 7 MRSA 1752; 7 MRSA 1753; 7 MRSA 1756; 7 MRSA 1801; 7 MRSA 1819; 7 MRSA 1820
08/29/1977 Appointments under new confirmation procedures Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor 3 MRSA 151; 35 MRSA 1 115 Me. 344 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8 19760603
08/30/1977 Application of federal regulations concerning physical or mental handicap to insurance companies which have a contract with the federal government Sarah Redfield, AAG Terry Ann Lunt-Aucoin, Director, Maine Human Rights Commission 29 USCA 706; 29 USCA 793; 29 USCA 794 45 CFR 84.3 EO #11914
08/31/1977 Meaning of property tax exemption enacted by c. 456 PL. Me. 1977 Jerome S. Matus, AAG Norman P. Ledew, Director, Property Tax Division PL 1977, c. 263; PL 1977, c. 456 1 MRSA 72; 36 MRSA 603; 36 MRSA 655
09/01/1977 Incompatibility of offices: law enforcement officers as Justices of the Peace or notaries public Joseph E. Brennan, AG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State Me. Const. Art. III, §2 19740904; 19750120
09/01/1977 Award of North American Indian Scholarships under the provisions of 20 M.R.S.A. Chapter 301-A S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Michael D. Pearson, House P&SL 1971, c. 179; PL 1977, c. 133; PL 1977, c. 380; PL 1977, c. 579 20 MRSA 2205 ff
09/01/1977 Services of civil process by full-time deputies S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Donald L. Chretien, Deputy Sheriff PL 1977 c. 67; PL 1977, c. 140; PL 1977, c. 431; HP 1477 (107th Legis. 1975) 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 958
09/06/1977 Interpretation of local option provision of Title 28 M.R.S.A. §101-103 Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1977, c. 211 28 MRSA 101 ff 19770414
09/07/1977 Extent to which the Bureau of Public Improvements is required to approve plans for construction of school buildings Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard Bachelder, Director, Bureau of Public Improvements PL 1977, c. 447; PL 1977, c. 563 5 MRSA 1741; 5 MRSA 1742; 20 MRSA 3471; 20 MRSA 3483; 20 MRSA 3623
09/07/1977 Termination of big double instant replay game Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG George Orestis, Director, State Lottery Commission 8 MRSA 353
09/07/1977 LURC commissioners' staggered terms Joseph E. Brennan, AG Kenneth M. Stratton, Director, Land Use Regulation Commission 5 MRSA 3; 12 MRSA 683 115 Me. 344 19681218; 19770630; 19770829
09/08/1977 Licensing fees S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Mary Ellen Peaslee, Director, Central Licensing Division, Department of Business Regulation 32 MRSA 101; 32 MRSA 1101 ff; 32 MRSA 2301 ff; 32 MRSA 2402
09/09/1977 Business of the Senate as relates to confirmation session Joseph E. Brennan, AG May Ross, Secretary of the Senate Con. Res. 1975, c. 4 3 MRSA 161 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §12; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8; Me. Const. Art. VI, §3
09/09/1977 Dog license administration Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Joseph N. Williams, Commissioner, Agriculture PL 1977, c. 579 7 MRSA 3403; 7 MRSA 3451 ff
09/09/1977 Retail and wholesale sales of internal combustion fuels other than from a metered pump Joseph E. Brennan, AG James Wilfong, House 10 MRSA 2353; 10 MRSA 2623; 10 MRSA 2624
09/12/1977 Municipality appropriating local funds to engage in activities supporting the position of that municipality Joseph E. Brennan, AG Bennett Katz, Senate; Mary Najarian, House Resolves 1969, c. 29 30 MRSA 5101 ff 155 Me. 151 Me. Const. Art. I, §21; Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1 See 19770927 opinion for correction
09/12/1977 Review and clarification of the obligations of the State Department of Educational and Cultural Services and of the various school units Sarah Redfield, AAG Terry Ann Lunt-Aucoin, Director, Maine Human Rights Commission P&SL 1973, c. 98; P&SL 1975, c. 40; P&SL 1977, c. 44 20 USCA 881 31 CFR 51.1 ff; 45 CFR 86.2 ff Includes correspondence with feds
09/14/1977 Questions regarding authority to set salary of unclassified employee Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG T. T. Trott, Jr., Executive Director, Maine Criminal Justice Planning & Assistance Agency P&SL 1975, c. 147 5 MRSA 16; 5 MRSA 3353 19760921; 19770705
09/14/1977 Definition of eating establishment James Eastman Smith, AAG Donald C. Hoxie, Director, Bureau of Health Engineering PL 1975, c. 293 22 MRSA 2491 ff
09/14/1977 Initiated bill to repeal the uniform property tax Joseph E. Brennan, AG Bennett D. Katz, Senate IB 1977 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18 19770808; 19770824
09/15/1977 Correction of the opinion of September 12, 1977, relating to municipal expenditures Joseph E. Brennan, AG Bennett D. Katz, Senate; Mary Najarian, House 19770912
09/16/1977 Opinion re "certificates of registration" S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Mary Ellen Peaslee, Director, Central Licensing Division, Department of Business Regulation 10 MRSA 8003
09/16/1977 Maine-Canadian Exchange Advisory Commission Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor PL 1975, c. 485; PL 1977, c. 579 5 MRSA 6001 ff 72 Me. 542; 109 Me. 384; 227 A.2d 606; 47 S.Ct. 21; 48 S.Ct. 480; 96 S.Ct. 612 Me. Const. Art. III; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8 19770630
09/16/1977 Benefit entitlement of individuals with creditable service under more than one employer Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1969, c. 415; PL 1973, c. 542 5 MRSA 1033; 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1121
09/16/1977 Legislator accessing state properties which are not generally open to the public Joseph E. Brennan, AG Peter W. Danton, Senate 264 A.2d 1; 47 S.Ct. 319; 77 S.Ct. 1173; 83 S.Ct. 889
09/19/1977 Application of P.L. 1977, c. 580: An Act to Prohibit the Practice of a Mandatory Retirement Act Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1977, c. 580 5 MRSA 784; 5 MRSA 1062; 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1122; 5 MRSA 1123
09/19/1977 Benefits for certain retirees Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Allan H. Weeks, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety P&SL 1975, c. 147 25 MRSA 1591
09/19/1977 Recording work time compensation and sick leave of unclassified employees Joseph E. Brennan, AG Emilien A. Levesque, Commissioner, Department of Manpower Affairs P&SL 1975, c. 147 2 MRSA 7; 5 MRSA 16; 5 MRSA 711; 26 MRSA 1081 19770705; 19770914
09/19/1977 Payment of travel expenses for a person nominated to the State Employees Appeals Board Joseph E. Brennan, AG Cecil McNally, Senate; David Bustin, House 5 MRSA 13
09/19/1977 Conflict of appearing as a witness for United Student Aid Funds Joseph E. Brennan, AG Richard H. Pierce, Senate 1 MRSA 1013 ff
09/19/1977 Applicability of Sunday sales statutes to Monday, December 26 of this year Joseph E. Brennan, AG Robie M. Liscomb, Executive Vice President, Maine Merchants Association, Inc. 17 MRSA 3204
09/22/1977 Charitable Solicitations Act David P. Cluchey, AAG Michael Pearson, Brewer High School 9 MRSA 5001 ff
09/22/1977 Interpretation of Rule 72, sec. 3 relating to the merchandising and stocking of agency stores Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 55
09/22/1977 Terms of membership on the Maine Committee on Aging Sarah Redfield, AAG Kathleen Watson Goodwin, House P&SL 1953, c. 176; P&SL 1959, c. 182; P&SL 1961, c. 216; P&SL 1963, c. 201; P&SL 1965, c. 199; P&SL 1965, c. 287; P&SL 1967, c. 221; P&SL 1971, c. 120; P&SL 1973, c. 129; PL 1973, c. 630; PL 1973, c. 793 22 MRSA 5108 ff
09/23/1977 Principal office of a uniform limited partnership Joseph E. Brennan, AG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 13-A MRSA 304; 31 MRSA 151 ff 35 Me. 156 M.R. Civ. Pr 4
09/23/1977 Proposed certificate of need legislation Joseph E. Brennan, AG David E. Smith, Commissioner, Department of Human Services LD 1202 (108th Legis. 1977) 42 USCA 300n
09/23/1977 Private school records Joseph E. Brennan, AG Fred Douglas, Curriculum Consultant, Department of Education and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 51; 20 MRSA 102
09/23/1977 Permissibility of a non-legislative roles as arbiter for the Statewide Health Coordinating Council Joseph E. Brennan, AG Harland Goodwin, House PL 1977, c. 687; LD 1202 (108th Legis. 1977) 22 MRSA 301 ff; 42 USCA 300k ff 304 A.2d 387; 328 A.2d 791; 83 S.Ct. 1210; 83 S.Ct. 1759 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1 42 CFR 122.102; 42 CFR 122.305; 42 CFR 122.306; 42 CFR 123.406; 42 CFR 123.407
09/23/1977 Constitutionality of the delegation of legislative power to a private, non-profit corporation in L.D. 1202 and L.D. 1358 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Olympia J. Snowe, Senate PL 1977, c. 687; LD 1202 (108th Legis. 1977) 22 MRSA 301 ff; 42 USCA 300k ff 113 Me. 317; 157 Me. 411; 261 A.2d 58; 304 A.2d 387; 314 A.2d 800; 328 A.2d 791; 330 A.2d 912; 198 F.2d 690; 73 S.Ct. 94 42 CFR 122.306; 42 CFR 123.407 19751104
09/23/1977 P.L. 1977, c. 445, euthanasia of cats and dogs Sarah Redfield, AAG Stanley T. Browne, Department of Agriculture PL 1977, c. 445 7 MRSA 3406; 7 MRSA 3451; 10 MRSA 1152 ff; 17 MRSA 1226 ff; 32 MRSA 4853; 32 MRSA 4860 263 A.2d 66; 328 A.2d 791
09/23/1977 Tufts dental students Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Wayne Ross, Director, Division of Higher Education, Department of Educational & Cultural Services PL 1975, c. 769; PL 1977, c. 335; PL 1977, c. 579 20 MRSA 2273
09/23/1977 Substitution of prizes Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Richard Besson, Business Manager, Lottery Commission
09/26/1977 Prohibition of teachers and others not licensed as psychologists or psychological examiners from engaging in psychological practice William J. Kelleher, AAG Arnold Fuchs, Chairman, Board of Examiners of Psychologists PL 1977, c. 466 20 MRSA 806; 20 MRSA 3121; 32 MRSA 2101 ff; 32 MRSA 2561 ff; 32 MRSA 3270; 32 MRSA 3811 ff; 32 MRSA 4183 ff; 32 MRSA 6051 ff; 34 MRSA 2251 ff
09/27/1977 Correction to September 12 opinion, relating to municipal expenditures Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Bennett D. Katz, Senate Resolves 1969, c. 29 30 MRSA 5101 ff 155 Me. 151 Me. Const. Art. I, §21; Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1 19770912
09/27/1977 Sale of certificates of deposit Joseph E. Brennan, AG Leighton Cooney, House 5 MRSA 135; 5 MRSA 138; 9-B MRSA 551 ff; 32 MRSA 751; 32 MRSA 851; 32 MRSA 873; 15 USC 78c
09/28/1977 State Parole Board voting procedures Joseph E. Brennan, AG Joseph S. DeFilipp, Administrative Assistant, State Parole Board 34 MRSA 1552; 34 MRSA 1671 ff
09/29/1977 Certification of school board elections Kate Clark Flora, AAG Commissioner, Indian Affairs 5 MRSA 282; 21 MRSA 1622; 21 MRSA 4792; 21 MRSA 4831; 22 MRSA
09/30/1977 Reimbursement of municipalities for inventory tax revenue loss Kate Clark Flora, AAG Leighton Cooney, State Treasurer PL 1977, c. 98 30 MRSA 5056; 36 MRSA 655 300 A.2d 736
09/30/1977 Posing a question to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court regarding legality of expenditure of municipal tax funds in referendum campaigns as addressed in the opinion of September 12, 1977 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Louis Jalbert, House 134 Me. 507; 147 Me. 410; 150 Me. 362; 355 A.2d 341; 370 A.2d 654 Me. Const. Art. VI, §3 19770912
09/30/1977 August 9, 1977, opinion on the residency of non-state wards placed in foster homes Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Educational and Cultural Services PL 1971, c. 223; PL 1973, c. 572 20 MRSA 859; 20 MRSA 1291; 20 MRSA 1292 124 Me. 36 19411030; 19500302; 19770809
10/03/1977 Prohibition of the sale of sparklers in the town of Brunswick Cabanne Howard, AAG Arthur R. Emerson, Director-Fire Prevention, Brunswick Fire Department PL 1977, c. 237 30 MRSA 1917; 30 MRSA 2151
10/03/1977 Lease of state property Joseph E. Brennan, AG Richard G. Bachelder, Director, Bureau of Public Improvements 5 MRSA 281; 5 MRSA 1741 ff; 6 MRSA 42; 10 MRSA 752; 12 MRSA 54; 12 MRSA 554; 12 MRSA 602; 20 MRSA 3508; 30 MRSA 4162; 30 MRSA 4651; 30 MRSA 4801; 30 MRSA 4804; 30 MRSA 4814 118 Me. 503; 316 A.2d 351
10/04/1977 Computation of "good time" deductions Joseph E. Brennan, AG Alton L. Howe, Sheriff, Oxford County PL 1961, c. 97; PL 1973, c. 688; PL 1975, c. 187; PL 1975, c. 499; PL 1977, c. 510 15 MRSA 1703; 17-A MRSA 1252; 17-A MRSA 1253; 34 MRSA 952 135 Me. 430; 75 S.Ct. 620
10/05/1977 Authorization of animal shelters to draw and use barbiturate drugs Sarah Redfield, AAG Stanley T. Browne, Department of Agriculture PL 1977, c. 445 17 MRSA 1227; 17-A MRSA 1007; 17-A MRSA 1102; 17-A MRSA 1107; 22 MRSA 2207-A; 32 MRSA 4853; 32 MRSA 4860; 21 USCA 802; 21 USCA 823 328 A.2d 791 21 CFR 1301.21
10/06/1977 Use of state or local funds to provide free public education or to construct schools for children living on federal property Joseph E. Brennan, AG Theodore Sky, Assistant General Counsel for Education, Department of HEW PL 1977, c. 563 20 MRSA 859; 20 MRSA 911 19430604
10/06/1977 Eligibility of teachers under York County Special Education Compact (Chapter 43, Resolves of 1977) to become members of the M.S.R.S. as public school teachers Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Retirement System Resolves 1977, c. 43 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1091
10/07/1977 State's potential involvement in providing cash pool services to municipalities Joseph E. Brennan, AG Leighton Cooney, Treasurer of State 5 MRSA 121 ff; 5 MRSA 241; 5 MRSA 281; 5 MRSA 1541; 5 MRSA 1856; 30 MRSA 1951 ff; 30 MRSA 5051 ff; 30 MRSA 5301 251 A.2d 427; 316 A.2d 351 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 4
10/07/1977 Appeal to commissioner under 20 MRSA §§ 1291 and 1292 for delinquent payments Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG James J. Vickerson, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, Department of Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 1291; 20 MRSA 1292 286 A.2d 600
10/07/1977 Interpretation of Article IV, Part 3, Section 10 of the Maine Constitution relating to conflict of interest and compensation Joseph E. Brennan, AG Donald H. Burns, House Con. Res. 1975, c. 4; PL 1977, c. 579 2 MRSA 7 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3
10/11/1977 Effect of National Geographic Society v. California Board of Equalization on Maine sales and use tax law Joseph E. Brennan, AG Thomas S. Squires, Director, State Tax Division, Bureau of Taxation 36 MRSA 1754 74 S.Ct. 535; 84 S.Ct. 1564; 87 S.Ct. 1389; 95 S.Ct. 706; 97 S.Ct. 219; 97 S.Ct. 1386
10/12/1977 Definition of games of chance Joseph E. Brennan, AG Arthur Wood, Maine State Police PL 1975, c. 307 17 MRSA 330 141 Me. 124; 326 A.2d 1; 343 A.2d 210; 345 A.2d 504
10/12/1977 Questions relating to P.L. 1977, c. 431, "An Act to Clarify and Reform the Laws Relating to County Law Enforcement" S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Thomas M. Mangan, Senate PL 1977, c. 431 19770816
10/13/1977 Dover-Foxcroft Housing Development Corporation Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Gary R. King, Field Examiner III, Maine Retirement System 5 MRSA 1221 ff; 13 MRSA 901 ff; 30 MRSA 4551 ff; 42 USCA 1485
10/13/1977 Eligibility of Maine Rural Rehabilitation Institute to participate in the Maine State Retirement System under 5 M.R.S.A. § 1092(1) Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1092; 13 MRSA 901 ff; 22 MRSA 3051 ff
10/14/1977 Adoption of repeal provisions of retirement law by participating local districts Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1973, c. 542; PL 1975, c. 622 1 MRSA 302; 5 MRSA 1092 244 A.2d 549; 254 A.2d 39
10/14/1977 Obligation and responsibility of Department of Education and Cultural Services in relation to various civil rights legislation Joseph E. Brennan, AG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Educational and Cultural Services PL 1977, c. 380 20 MRSA 3755; 20 USCA 1681 ff 45 CFR 86.1 ff
10/17/1977 Review of state agency plans by regional planning commissions Cabanne Howard, AAG Dana A. Little, Senior Planner, State Planning Office PL 1973, c. 534 30 MRSA 4521 ff
10/17/1977 Interpretation of Loan Guarantee Authority as effected by subsidiary or affiliate corporations Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Philip G. Clifford, 2nd, Maine Guarantee Authority PL 1975, c. 566 10 MRSA 803
10/18/1977 Constitutionality of prohibition of a school committee member's spouse from being employed as a full-time employee in any public school in said town located within a supervisory union of which he is a member of the joint committee Joseph E. Brennan, AG Peter W. Danton, Senate 20 MRSA 302; 20 MRSA 472 133 Me. 468; 302 A.2d 90
10/18/1977 Eligibility of York County Special Education Compact to participate in Social Security system under 5 M.R.S.A., c. 103 Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System Resolves 1977, c. 43 5 MRSA 1221 ff 19771006
10/19/1977 Treatment of unclassified employees in collective bargaining units Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Lanning S. Mosher, Director, State Employee Relations 5 MRSA 671; 5 MRSA 711; 5 MRSA 1001 ff; 26 MRSA 979 ff 392 A.2d 529
10/20/1977 Sufficiency of P. & S.L. 1975, c. 57, relating to Knox County jail and district court Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Samuel W. Collins, Jr., Senate P&SL 1975, c. 57
10/21/1977 Clarification of six areas in Title 32 to 35 where legislative enactments have left uncertainty as to the effectiveness of particular provisions of law Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG David Silsby, Director, Legislative Research PL 1975, c. 463; PL 1975, c. 477; PL 1975, c. 575; PL 1975, c. 756; PL 1975, c. 770; PL 1975, c. 771; PL 1977, c. 78; PL 1977, c. 341; PL 1977, c. 381; PL 1977, c. 398; PL 1977, c. 469; PL 1977, c. 551; PL 1977, c. 564 32 MRSA 1551 ff; 32 MRSA 1658 ff; 32 MRSA 1870; 32 MRSA 1871; 32 MRSA 3302; 32 MRSA 4751; 32 MRSA 4854; 34 MRSA 708; 35 MRSA 861
10/24/1977 Attached opinion and earlier opinion request relating to CETA funds and retirement Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Peter M. Damborg, Director, Office of CETA Planning and Coordination 19771024
10/24/1977 Request for opinion in support of your request for an extension of the effective date of certain federal regulations governing payment of CETA funds into retirement system Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Peter M. Damborg, Director, Office of CETA Planning and Coordination 5 MRSA 285; 5 MRSA 1001 ff 29 CFR 98.25
10/26/1977 Unclassified service positions at the vocational-technical institutes Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Robert J. Stolt, Commissioner, Personnel PL 1963, c. 140 5 MRSA 631; 5 MRSA 678; 5 MRSA 711 19770715
10/26/1977 Interpretation of Administrative Procedure Act, P.L. 1977, c. 551 Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State PL 1977, c. 551
10/26/1977 Colt racing laws, rules Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Thomas H. Webster, Executive Sec., Harness Racing Commission 5 MRSA 2352; 8 MRSA 281
10/26/1977 Gift of lottery tickets by an advertising agency Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Robert M. Beaudoin, Marketing Mgr., Lottery 8 MRSA 358
10/27/1977 Interpretation of referendum campaign reporting requirements Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG James Bowie, Assistant to Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices PL 1977, c. 5757 21 MRSA 1411 ff Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17
10/27/1977 Jail assistants and employees under P.L. 1977, c. 431 Stephen L. Diamond, AAG Charles Sharpe, Sheriff PL 1977, c. 431 30 MRSA 853; 34 MRSA 901
10/28/1977 Conjunctions in P.L. 1977, c. 508 James Gregory Boulos, Jr., AAG Arthur Wood, Maine State Police PL 1977, c. 508 1 MRSA 71; 32 MRSA 3805; 32 MRSA 6056 105 Me. 103; 143 Me. 207; 148 Me. 410; 247 A.2d 101; 328 A.2d 791; 335 A.2d 607; 347 A.2d 605; 351 A.2d 546
10/28/1977 Application of shoreland zoning ordinances to Tenneco Pipeline Cabanne Howard, AAG Richard Rothe, State Planning Office 12 MRSA 4811 ff
10/28/1977 Suspension of person's license for failure to appear in response to a court summons for a parking violation William R. Stokes, AAG Joseph H. Farrand, Chief, B.P.I. Security 5 MRSA 1772; 29 MRSA 2241; 29 MRSA 2301; 29 MRSA 2301-A
10/31/1977 Certification of Indian School Board Elections Kate Clark Flora, AAG Charles Rhynard, Commissioner, Indian Affairs 21 MRSA 1622; 22 MRSA 4702; 22 MRSA 4719; 22 MRSA 4792; 22 MRSA 4831 19770929
11/01/1977 Administrative Procedure Act John M.R. Paterson, Deputy AG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration PL 1977, c. 551 5 MRSA 8002
11/02/1977 P.L. 1977, c. 440 - transient sales S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Mary Ellen Peaslee, Director, Central Licensing Division, Department of Business Regulation PL 1977, c. 440 32 MRSA 4681; 32 MRSA 4682
11/03/1977 Sale of land by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration 12 MRSA 1959
11/03/1977 Apparent inconsistency in the statutes governing the recording fees to be paid to Registers of Deeds Joseph E. Brennan, AG Joseph M. Jabar, District Attorney PL 1977, c. 145; PL 1977, c. 189 26 MRSA 1227; 35 MRSA 751 148 Me. 515; 311 A.2d 103
11/03/1977 Application of 10 MRSA §2624, relating to bulk deliveries of heating oil to deliveries of wood intended for heating Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard Davies, House 10 MRSA 2301 ff; 10 MRSA 2624
11/07/1977 Interpretation of P.L. 1977, Chapter 541, Section 1635, relating to the adoption of rules Kate Clark Flora, AAG George J. Rainville, State Auditor PL 1977, c. 541 1 MRSA 551; 5 MRSA 1635
11/07/1977 Utilization of law on interlocal cooperation to establish a state and local pool of funds for investment purposes Joseph E. Brennan, AG Leighton Cooney, State Treasurer 5 MRSA 121; 5 MRSA 133; 30 MRSA 1951 ff Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 4 19771007
11/08/1977 Interpretation of amendments to statutes relating to hunting and fishing licenses Cabanne Howard, AAG Richard H. Pierce, Senate PL 1977, c. 503 12 MRSA 1901; 12 MRSA 2401; 12 MRSA 2401-B
11/09/1977 Potential legal problems of a three-state New England lottery Joseph E. Brennan, AG George Orestis, Director, State Lottery Commission
11/10/1977 Revised Department of Labor consumer price index and Chapter 573, PL 1977 Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1977, c. 573
11/14/1977 Authority regarding inspection of dams Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Charles L. Wyman, Special Assistant, Executive Department 37-A MRSA 57; 37-A MRSA 180 ff
11/14/1977 Clarification of March 2, 1977 opinion relating to capacity of municipalities to undertake expenditures for nonprofit corporations that provide consumer action services Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard Davies, House 19770302; 19770912
11/15/1977 Transfer of Office of State Employee Relations to the Department of Personnel Joseph E. Brennan, AG David Bustin, House 5 MRSA 631; 5 MRSA 1585; 26 MRSA 979 ff 105 Me. 91 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2
11/15/1977 Municipal liability for medical expenses of aliens Diane E. Doyen, AAG Donald F. Collins, Senate 22 MRSA 4497 89 S.Ct. 1322; 91 S.Ct. 1848; 94 S.Ct. 1076; 96 S.Ct. 1883
11/16/1977 Review of aircraft training contracts Allan A. Toubman, AAG Richard Dieffenbach, State Controller 19 USCA 2296; 19 USCA 2311 29 CFR 91.19 ff
11/16/1977 Bureau of Consumer Protection, consumer information booklet Joseph E. Brennan, AG Paul Sawyer, Real Estate Commission PL 1977, c. 179 9-A MRSA 1-102; 9-A MRSA 1-202; 9-A MRSA 6-104; 10 MRSA 8002
11/16/1977 Limitation of legislative business in second regular sessions Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
11/16/1977 Charges for sales of surplus property Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Joseph Stephenson, State Purchasing Agent, Bureau of Purchases 5 MRSA 1586 19761126
11/16/1977 Interpretation of 23 M.R.S.A. §3105, relating to private ways Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG James K. McMahon, House 23 MRSA 3105
11/18/1977 Barbers and cosmetologists practicing in the same shop Kate Clark Flora, AAG H. George Poulin, Executive Secretary, Board of Barbers PL 1977, c. 398 32 MRSA 302 ff; 32 MRSA 401; 32 MRSA 1556; 32 MRSA 1651 241 A.2d 802 19740308
11/18/1977 Interpretation of Chapter 398 of the Laws of 1977 Kate Clark Flora, AAG H. George Poulin, Executive Secretary, Board of Barbers PL 1977, c. 398 32 MRSA 402; 32 MRSA 405 241 A.2d 802; 328 A.2d 791; 336 A.2d 861
11/18/1977 Eligibility under 5 M.R.S.A. § 1094, sub-§ 16, of University of Maine employees with membership in the Maine State Retirement System Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1967, c. 229 5 MRSA 1094
11/18/1977 License fees for a vessel transferring oil from another vessel to an oil terminal facility Cabanne Howard, AAG Marc Guerin, Chief, Division of Oil Conveyance Services, Bureau of Water Quality Control, Department of Environmental Protection PL 1977, c. 375 38 MRSA 541 ff 111 Me. 486; 161 Me. 320; 307 A.2d 1
11/18/1977 Membership of certain individuals under 5 M.R.S.A. § 1091(1) Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1092
11/21/1977 National Guard emergency proclamation Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Joseph M. Hochadel, Executive Department 14 MRSA 8101 ff
11/21/1977 Public access to birth and death records Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 1 MRSA 401 ff; 22 MRSA 2706
11/22/1977 Constitutionality of statutory appointment provisions for the Food and Farmland Study Commission Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor P&SL 1977, c. 65 4 MRSA 801 19770916
11/22/1977 Applicability of P.L. 1975, c. 416, An Act Concerning Confidential Financial Records Peter B. Bickerman, AAG Roland D. Martin, Senate PL 1977, c. 416; PL 1977, c. 514 9-B MRSA 161; 10 MRSA 1312
11/22/1977 Clarification of Title 28, Section 101 Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1975, c. 741; PL 1975, c. 771; PL 1977, c. 292; PL 1977, c. 496 28 MRSA 101 19760824 Includes 19760824 Opinion
11/23/1977 Constitutionality of 35 M.R.S.A. § 131, relating to electric utilities adjusting customer's monthly bills Joseph E. Brennan, AG James F. Wilfong, House; Richard A. Spencer, House 35 MRSA 64; 35 MRSA 69; 35 MRSA 131; 35 MRSA 291; 35 MRSA 296; 35 MRSA 298 118 Me. 303; 121 Me. 426; 235 A.2d 295; 320 A.2d 22; 377 A.2d 84; 493 F.2d 1302
11/28/1977 Interpretation of 32 M.R.S.A. §3989(3) relating to resident managers William J. Kelleher, AAG Lawrence E. Parker, Jr., Secretary , Maine Board of Accountancy 32 MRSA 3989; 32 MRSA 3990
11/28/1977 Conflicts of interest for member of Board of Environmental Protection Philip Ahrens, AAG Richard B. Anderson 38 MRSA 343 ff; 38 MRSA 361 113 Me. 317; 130 Me. 36; 330 A.2d 912
11/30/1977 Attorney General's role in enforcing the subdivision law (30 M.R.S.A. §4956) Joseph E. Brennan, AG Allen Pease, Director, State Planning Office 30 MRSA 4956 79 Me. 469; 85 Me. 246; 120 Me. 121; 134 Me. 88; 134 Me. 217; 143 Me. 227; 161 Me. 64; 268 A.2d 888; 287 A.2d 426; 308 A.2d 554; 377 A.2d 1367
11/30/1977 Partnerships between husband and wife Kate Clark Flora, AAG Paul A. Sawyer, Real Estate Commission PL 1977, c. 322 19 MRSA 164; 31 MRSA 286 19510327
12/01/1977 Payment of lottery prizes from special imprest account Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard Dieffenbach, State Controller 5 MRSA 1505; 5 MRSA 1543; 8 MRSA 35 ff
12/01/1977 Referendum on the initiative bill for the repeal of the state property tax Joseph E. Brennan, AG Bennett D. Katz, Senate; David G. Huber, Senate PL 1975, c. 660; PL 1977, c. 78; IB 1977 20 MRSA 3741 ff 238 A.2d 226; 370 A.2d 654 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18 19760407; 19770718
12/01/1977 Clarification of vital record opinion Kate Clark Flora, AAG Gail H. Tarr, House 1 MRSA 402; 19 MRSA 534; 22 MRSA 2765 19771121
12/01/1977 Appointment of executive secretaries S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Alfred W. Perkins, Commissioner, Business Regulation 8 MRSA 101 ff; 32 MRSA 1151; 32 MRSA 2351
12/02/1977 Payment of catholic priests' salaries on Indian reservations Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor 5 MRSA 1582; 5 MRSA 1667 146 Me. 183 Me. Const. Art. X, §5 Council Reports 1838 No. 12
12/02/1977 Exemption of the American National Red Cross from requirements of the Maine Charitable Solicitations Act Joseph E. Brennan, AG Barbara M. Trafton, House 9 MRSA 5001 ff; 36 USCA 1 ff 87 S.Ct. 464
12/03/1977 Energy bond issue funds Kay R. H. Evans, AAG John Ketner, Construction Engineer, Bureau of Public Improvements P&SL 1941, c. 37; P&SL 1947, c. 24; P&SL 1977, c. 72 5 MRSA 1741 ff
12/06/1977 Application of the Elderly Householders Tax and Rent Refund Act to the residents of the Park-Danforth boarding care facility Jerome S. Matus, AAG Mary Najarian, House PL 1971, c. 503; PL 1973, c. 634; PL 1973, c. 771; PL 1975, c. 619; P&SL 1975, c. 90 22 MRSA 254; 22 MRSA 7802; 36 MRSA 6101 ff
12/07/1977 Approval requirements for proposed Great Northern Paper Company hydroelectric dam Stanley F. Greenberg, AAG Herbert Hartman, Parks and Recreation P&SL 1903, c. 174 12 MRSA 685-A; 12 MRSA 2201 ff; 35 MRSA 11; 35 MRSA 13-A; 38 MRSA 481 ff; 38 MRSA 611 ff; 38 MRSA 2482 ff; 16 USCA 817; 33 USCA 1341 33 USCA 1344 42 Me. 552; 61 Me. 25; 90 Me. 555; 156 Me. 295
12/07/1977 Bonding of deputy sheriff's pursuant to 30 M.R.S.A. §955 Kate Clark Flora, AAG Leighton Cooney, Treasurer of State 30 MRSA 551; 30 MRSA 901; 30 MRSA 951; 30 MRSA 955
12/08/1977 Legislative amendment of legislation subsequent to its approval at referendum Joseph E. Brennan, AG Sherry F. Huber, House P&SL 1977, c. 72 261 A.2d 250 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19760407; 19770718
12/08/1977 Maine Nonprofit Corporation Act Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1977, c. 525 13-B MRSA 1301 ff
12/08/1977 Conflict between 5 M.R.S.A. §593 and Chapter 427, P.L. 1977 Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Robert J. Stolt, Commissioner, Personnel PL 1975, c. 686; PL 1975, c. 766; PL 1977, c. 427 5 MRSA 593 84 Me. 238; 108 Me. 489; 156 Me. 123; 243 A.2d 726; 312 A.2d 522; 363 A.2d 724
12/08/1977 Offensive names statute Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Gerald E. Talbot, House PL 1977, c. 259 1 MRSA 1101; 1 MRSA 1102; 5 MRSA 4632
12/08/1977 District Attorney nominating petition signatures Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State PL 1973, c. 567; PL 1977, c. 425 21 MRSA 445; 21 MRSA 494; 30 MRSA 105-A ff; 30 MRSA 151; 30 MRSA 451; 30 MRSA 553-A 137 Me. 233
12/08/1977 Which branch of government may act to alter the boundaries of Representative Districts Kate Clark Flora, AAG Walter A. Birt, House Resolves 1961, c. 81; Resolves 1961, c. 123; LD 811 (101st Legis. 1963); Con. Res. 1975, c. 1 3 Me. 477; 33 Me. 587; 148 Me. 404; 315 A.2d 211; 316 A.2d 508 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §3 Includes 19630219 Opinion
12/12/1977 Legal authorization for appropriation of county monies to subsidize individuals or firms to start a scheduled flight service Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Roland D. Martin, Senate
12/12/1977 Treasurer's trust notes Kate Clark Flora, AAG Leighton Cooney, Treasurer of State Resolves 1847, c. 29 53 Me. 583; 146 Me. 183; 154 Me. 259; 161 Me. 182 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
12/14/1977 Licensing of premises rented for school building Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 301
12/14/1977 Rights of the Great Northern Paper Company Stanley F. Greenberg, AAG Charles P. Pray, Senate P&SL 1903, c. 174 12 MRSA 685-A; 12 MRSA 2201 ff; 35 MRSA 11; 35 MRSA 13-A; 35 MRSA 2482 ff; 38 MRSA 481 ff; 38 MRSA 611 ff; 16 USCA 817; 33 USCA 1341; 33 USCA 1344 42 Me. 552; 61 Me. 25; 90 Me. 555; 156 Me. 295
12/14/1977 Deductions from producers by Grant's Dairy, Inc., Bangor Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary of Maine Milk Commission 7 MRSA 2954 97 S.Ct. 1782
12/15/1977 Deceptively similar names Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 13-A MRSA 301
12/16/1977 Employment of 18 or 19 year old persons in establishments where liquor is sold Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House PL 1977, c. 23 28 MRSA 2; 28 MRSA 852
12/16/1977 Authority of the Electricians' Examining Board to provide for the issuance of licenses to persons holding electrician's licenses from other states William J. Kelleher, AAG Blake MacKay, Executive Secretary, Electricians' Examining Board PL 1953, c. 307; PL 1977, c. 340 32 MRSA 1153; 32 MRSA 1153-A; 32 MRSA 1201; 32 MRSA 1203 272 F.Supp. 480
12/19/1977 Delegation of authority to sign state checks S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Maurice F. Stickney, Deputy, Treasury 5 MRSA 121 ff
12/21/1977 Proposed legislation increasing debt limit of Kennebunk Sewer District S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG James K. McMahon, House P&SL 1955, c. 69; P&SL 1955, c. 70 135 Me. 459; 238 A.2d 226
12/28/1977 Applicability of the Administrative Procedure Act to the Maine Health Facilities Authority John M. R. Paterson, Deputy AG Robert Patterson PL 1977, c. 551 5 MRSA 8001; 22 MRSA 2051 ff
12/29/1977 Compatibility of simultaneous tenure of the offices of state legislator and county treasurer S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Harry F. Rideout, House PL 1977, c. 67 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 601 ff 95 Me. 564 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2 19600111
01/03/1978 Proposed procedures for the Channel 10 sale of pets and livestock Sarah Redfield, AAG Stanley T. Browne, Department of Agriculture 7 MRSA 1451 ff; 17 MRSA 1058; 32 MRSA 251 ff 148 Me. 515; 251 A.2d 427; 311 A.2d 103; 328 A.2d 791
01/03/1978 Preemption of Board's authority over oil burning equipment in mobile homes Joseph E. Brennan, AG George Hazel, Executive Secretary, Oil Burner Men's Licensing Board 97 S.Ct. 1305 US Const. Art. I, §8; US Const. Art. VI
01/03/1978 Propriety of the sale of public-owned real estate at a closed private sale Sarah Redfield, AAG Philip P. Berry, House 30 MRSA 2256 19761022
01/03/1978 Damage to beehives by wild animals Sarah Redfield, AAG A. Dwight Black, State Horticulturist 7 MRSA 12; 7 MRSA 3652; 7 MRSA 3654 316 A.2d 351
01/04/1978 Application of antitrust law to prohibition of licensed marine worm diggers from selling their worms to anyone other than another licensed marine worm dealer Rae Ann French, AAG John Chapman, Senate; Bonnie D. Post, House 5 MRSA 207; 5 MRSA 208; 10 MRSA 1101; 12 MRSA 4301-A; 15 USCA 45 63 S.Ct. 307 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
01/04/1978 Conflicts in Volume 14, Maine Revised Statutes Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG David Silsby, Director, Legislative Research PL 1969, c. 137; PL 1977, c. 67; PL 1977, c. 212; PL 1977, c. 294; PL 1977, c. 300; PL 1977, c. 353; PL 1977, c. 431; PL 1977, c. 438; PL 1977, c. 481; PL 1977, c. 485; PL 1977, c. 498; PL 1977, c. 564; PL 1977, c. 558 17-A MRSA 4; 17-A MRSA 4-A; 29 MRSA 113; 29 MRSA 545; 29 MRSA 1312; 29 MRSA 2122-A; 29 MRSA 2123; 30 MRSA 958; 30 MRSA 4105
01/05/1978 Out-of-state subscriptions to the Maine State Lottery Sarah Redfield, AAG John McSweeney, Chairman, Maine State Lottery Commission 18 USCA 1302; 18 USCA 1307; 18 USCA 1953; 18 USCA 1961; 18 USCA 1962 Includes US v. Powers et als. (US District of Maine)
01/05/1978 Public Laws of 1977, Chapters 117, 438, 481 and 498 Thomas E. Geyer, AAG C. Owen Pollard, Director, Bureau of Rehabilitation PL 1977, c. 117; PL 1977, c. 438; PL 1977, c. 481; PL 1977, c. 498 29 MRSA 1312
01/06/1978 Clarification of previous opinion relating to incompatibility of member of Legislature serving as Aroostook County Treasurer S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Harry F. Rideout, House 30 MRSA 601 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19771229
01/09/1978 Constitutional problem of L.D. 1944, An Act to permit Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premise Consumption at 18 Years of Age Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Arthur Raymond, House LD 1944 (108th Legis. 1977)
01/09/1978 Conflict of interest between positions of member of the Portland City Council and the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County Joseph E. Brennan, AG Edward I. Bernstein
01/09/1978 Problem with the enacted of P. & S.L. 1977, c. 10, An Act to Annex the Town of Otisfield to Oxford County Joseph E. Brennan, AG Joseph Sewall, President of the Senate; John L. Martin, Speaker of the House P&SL 1977, c. 10 21 MRSA 448; 21 MRSA 1571 Me. Const. Art. II, §4
01/10/1978 Title 17 M.R.S.A. § 1228 Sarah Redfield, AAG Stanley T. Browne, Department of Agriculture 1 MRSA 72; 17 MRSA 1226 ff
01/10/1978 Liability of agents Sarah Redfield, AAG George Orestis, Director, State Lottery Commission 8 MRSA 353 ff
01/11/1978 Interpretation of 26 M.R.S.A. §1221(15) relating to the establishment of group accounts for governmental entities under the Employment Security Law Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG William J. Garsoe, House PL 1977, c. 570; PL 1977, c. 585 26 MRSA 1043; 26 MRSA 1221
01/11/1978 Application of refund provisions of 32 M.R.S.A. §1863 to beverage containers sold to the purser of ships docked in Maine Joseph E. Brennan, AG Rodney S. Quinn, House PL 1977, c. 381 1 MRSA 2; 32 MRSA 1862; 32 MRSA 1863; 32 MRSA 1870 95 S.Ct. 1155
01/12/1978 Application of definition of professional solicitor to someone who solicits for the alumni fund of his college and receives admission to athletic events and food and lodging Joseph E. Brennan, AG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 9 MRSA 5001 ff
01/12/1978 Interpretation of 36 M.R.S.A. §1482(1)(c) relating to taxation of model automobiles Jerome S. Matus, AAG Lawrence P. Greenlaw, Jr., House 36 MRSA 1482
01/12/1978 Sales and use tax refunds for pollution control facilities; period of limitations Stephen C. Clarkin, AAG Thomas S. Squiers, Director, State Tax Division 36 MRSA 1760; 36 MRSA 2011
01/13/1978 Constitutionality of L.D. 2043, A Resolve Authorizing Director of the Bureau of Public Lands to Lease the Right to Lay and Maintain a Certain Right-of-Way for 40 years Joseph E. Brennan, AG Daniel B. Hickey, House Resolves 1977, c. 62 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
01/16/1978 Additional creditable service for state employees who have "lapsed" sick leave at time of retirement Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Philip Gingrow, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1094 19770531
01/16/1978 P. & S.L. 1975, c. 78, §19, relating to surplus of Supplemental Security Income funds Joseph E. Brennan, AG Kathleen Watson Goodwin, House P&SL 1975, c. 78 5 MRSA 1544; 22 MRSA 3273
01/17/1978 Proposals to close the National Guard Armory in Auburn and convey that armory to the city Joseph E. Brennan, AG Roland D. Martin, Senate PL 1977, c. 380; Resolves 1977, c. 58
01/19/1978 Legality of a "coupon" advertisement Joseph E. Brennan, AG Richard Campbell, Secretary, Board of Commissions for the Profession of Pharmacy PL 1975, c. 257 5 MRSA 205-A ff; 22 MRSA 2204-D; 22 MRSA 2204-E 96 S.Ct. 1817
01/20/1978 Political rights of classified Maine state employees Joseph E. Brennan, AG Nancy J. Spieczny, Legal Counsel, Maine State Employees Association 5 MRSA 14; 5 MRSA 679-A Includes MSEA memo
01/20/1978 Use of juvenile court records in motor vehicle cases Joseph E. Brennan, AG Markham L. Gartley, Secretary of State 15 MRSA 2502; 15 MRSA 2552; 15 MRSA 2606; 29 MRSA 1312 328 A.2d 791; 359 A.2d 59
01/23/1978 Reappointment of Mr. Allan Harding to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 1 MRSA 1001 ff 7 Me. 14 Me. Const. Art. III; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §3; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §4
01/24/1978 Eligibility of the Indian Township Tribal Government to participate in the Maine State Retirement System as a local district Joseph E. Brennan, AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1092; 22 MRSA 4701 ff; 22 MRSA 4831-A 101 Me. 148
01/25/1978 Legal problems of legislation which would prohibit an individual from holding two public offices at the same time S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Ross A. Green, House 30 MRSA 51; 30 MRSA 601 146 Me. 211 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2
01/25/1978 Opinion re licensing by the Manufactured Housing Board S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG David F. Preble, Executive Director, Business Regulation, Manufactured Housing Board PL 1977, c. 550 10 MRSA 9001 ff; 42 USCA 5401 ff
01/25/1978 Conflict of deputy sheriffs running for municipal offices Joseph E. Brennan, AG Otis N. LaBree, Sheriff, Penobscot County 30 MRSA 951; 30 MRSA 959
01/25/1978 Town of Carrabassett Valley's inclusion in the Maine Forestry District Andre G. Janelle, AAG Edward L. Dexter, House P&SL 1971, c. 104 12 MRSA 1201 109 Me. 169; 133 Me. 532; 146 Me. 211; 302 A.2d 90; 366 A.2d 183 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
01/26/1978 Constitutionality of L.D. 2003, An Act to Allow the Town of Otisfield to Meet its Obligations to Cumberland County for Existing Bonded Indebtedness Through a Lump Sum Payment S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Gail H. Tarr, House P&SL 1971, c. 86; P&SL 1977, c. 10; P&SL 1977, c. 88 4 Mass. 384; 6 Me. 112; 45 Me. 133; 71 US 535; 92 US 307; 100 US 514 Me. Const. Art. I, §10; Me. Const. Art. I, §11
01/30/1978 County commissioners compensating deputy sheriffs for work performed outside of their normal working hours S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Stephen T. Hughes, House PL 1977, c. 67 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 1121 ff 19770125
01/31/1978 Project employees and unemployment compensation Patricia M. McDonough, AAG Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG 26 MRSA 1192; 26 MRSA 1193
02/01/1978 Enforcing the speed limit on the Maine Turnpike by clocking motor vehicles Joseph E. Brennan, AG Allan H. Weeks, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety 17-A MRSA 2; 29 MRSA 1; 29 MRSA 125429 MRSA 2300
02/01/1978 Election districts S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG J.P. Marcel Lizotte, House PL 1971, c. 41 21 MRSA 242; 21 MRSA 443 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §3; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §3
02/01/1978 Use of surplus funds for energy conservation Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Ronald Lord, Legislative Finance Officer PL 1977, c. 584; P&SL 1977, c. 72
02/01/1978 Effect of change of party affiliation on running for office in a primary election Joseph E. Brennan, AG William J. Garsoe, House 21 MRSA 134; 21 MRSA 444; 21 MRSA 445
02/01/1978 Review of previous opinion relating to political party registration Joseph E. Brennan, AG Lawrence Greenlaw, House PL 1975, c. 340 21 MRSA 134 19740130
02/02/1978 L.D. 2022 - An Act Relating to the Funding of Education Joseph E. Brennan, AG James J. Vickerson, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, Department of Educational & Cultural Services PL 1967, c. 483; PL 1977, c. 625 20 MRSA 305; 20 MRSA 355; 20 MRSA 3742; 20 MRSA 3748; 30 MRSA 254; 36 MRSA 451 ff; 36 MRSA 891 123 Me. 121; 153 Me. 469; 219 A.2d 728; 329 A.2d 167 Me. Const. Art. I, §22; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
02/02/1978 Maternity leave benefits Kate Clark Flora, AAG Swift Tarbell, III, House 20 MRSA 3452; 20 MRSA 3755
02/03/1978 Retention of publication fees by registers of probate Stephen C. Clarkin, AAG Michael E. Povich, District Attorney PL 1959, c. 372; PL 1977, c. 67 18 MRSA 1552; 18 MRSA 1957; 18 MRSA 2051; 18 MRSA 2203; 18 MRSA 2302; 18 MRSA 2403; 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 65 19660518; 19770201
02/06/1978 Review of previous opinion relating to the use of municipal tax funds for lobbying activities S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Thomas Mangan, Senate PL 1975, c. 576; PL 1975, c. 724 3 MRSA 311 ff 19750428
02/06/1978 Conflict of member of Board of Environmental Protection running for the office of State Representative Philip Ahrens, AAG Sylvia Lund, Board of Environmental Protection 5 MRSA 679-A; 5 MRSA 711; 38 MRSA 361 3 Me. 484; 64 Me. 195; 114 Me. 443; 330 A.2d 912 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11
02/06/1978 Inquiries of participating local districts whether they may institute a retirement plan which would provide differing benefits for different employees in the same employee-class Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1031; 5 MRSA 1032 19740507; 19751210; 19751215
02/06/1978 Maine Potato Board, L.D. 1954 Sarah Redfield, AAG Walter W. Hichens, Senate; Luman T. Mahaney, House LD 1954 (108th Legis. 1977) 5 MRSA 207; 7 MRSA 441 ff; 7 MRSA 951 ff; 12 MRSA 681; 36 MRSA 2062; 36 MRSA 4563; 36 MRSA 5340; 7 USCA 257 94 Me. 68; 135 Me. 5; 151 Me. 400; 151 Me. 438; 158 Me. 450; 227 A.2d 606; 293 A.2d 786; 28 S.Ct. 616; 56 S.Ct. 855 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
02/09/1978 L.D. 1938, An Act to Repeal Mandatory Eye Tests for the Renewal of Drivers Licenses for All Persons Under 40, and Senate amendment "B" to that bill Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Bonnie D. Post, House PL 1977, c. 620
02/09/1978 Licensing of auctioneers S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Joan Surawaski, Administrative Assistant, Central Licensing Division 1 MRSA 72; 32 MRSA 251 ff
02/10/1978 Authority of counties to hire county staff to perform specific functions S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Donald V. Carter, House 22 MRSA 5101 ff; 30 MRSA 419; 30 MRSA 4511 ff 19750428
02/10/1978 Interpretation of 28 M.R.S.A. §852 relating to on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages by 18 and 19 year olds Jerome S. Matus, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 852 19771221
02/10/1978 Revision of opinion on additional creditable service for state employees who have "lapsed" sick leave at time of retirement Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Philip Gingrow, Retirement System 5 MRSA 1094 19770531; 19780116
02/13/1978 Meaning of the term "independent practice of architecture Kate Clark Flora, AAG Joseph M. Hochadel, Executive Department PL 1977, c. 463 32 MRSA 202; 32 MRSA 211 ff 141 Me. 143; 251 A.2d 427; 253 A.2d 338; 307 A.2d 1; 316 A.2d 359; 93 S.Ct. 1689; 94 S.Ct. 532
02/13/1978 County budgeting questions Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Donald V. Carter, House 30 MRSA 252 ff; 30 MRSA 1121
02/13/1978 Eligibility of a housing authority formed under the provisions of 30 M.R.S.A. §4552, et seq. to participate in the retirement system as a local district Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 30 MRSA 4552 ff; 30 MRSA 4651
02/13/1978 Status of Rumford-Mexico Sewerage District under Maine State Retirement System Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1971, c. 79 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1092
02/14/1978 Constitutionality of L.D. 2110, relating to the expenditure of tax funds to subsidize a private commuter air service Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG James R. McBreairty, House LD 2110 (108th Legis. 1977) 113 Me. 123
02/15/1978 Questions relating to L.D. 2128 and the Maine Potato Tax Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Luman P. Mahany, House PL 1977, c. 653 36 MRSA 4571 113 Me. 123; 147 Me. 417; 38 S.Ct. 112 Includes memo
02/15/1978 Conflict of interest for someone to hold the position of part-time Assistant District Attorney and the position of County Commissioner Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG David W. Crook, Deputy District Attorney 30 MRSA 501
02/16/1978 Meaning of the phrase "permanent dwelling structures" in 30 M.R.S.A. §4956(5) Cabanne Howard, AAG Gail Tarr, House PL 1975, c. 475 30 MRSA 4956
02/16/1978 The law regarding manufacturers, distributors and dealers of beverage containers Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Peter Truman, House 1 MRSA 72; 32 MRSA 1861 ff 128 Me. 293
02/16/1978 Indian land claims Joseph E. Brennan, AG Maine Legislature
02/16/1978 Proposed Joint Resolution (S.P. 698) relating to 30-day grace period for retailers of certain beverages S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Rodney S. Quinn, House SP 698 (108th Legis. 1977); PL 1975, c. 739; PL 1977, c. 381 32 MRSA 1861 ff Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
02/16/1978 Review of House Amendment "A" (H-1040 to L.D. 1957) relating to a Judicial Qualifications Commission Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Donald Carter, House PL 1977, c. 638 109 Me. 384 Me. Const. Art. III; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8; Me. Const. Art. VI, §5
02/16/1978 Auburn Public Library Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1221 ff; 27 MRSA 107
02/17/1978 Indian land claims Joseph E. Brennan, AG Maine Legislature
02/17/1978 Authority of the county commissioners to use excise tax revenues collected in unorganized territory S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Donald H. Burns, House 36 MRSA 1481 ff
02/17/1978 Interpretation of 21 M.R.S.A. §1394 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG James M. Bowie, Assistant to Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 21 MRSA 1394; 21 MRSA 1575 19660325
02/17/1978 New draft of L.D. 2125, relating to the Maine Turnpike Authority Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John Jensen, House PL 1977, c. 658 23 MRSA 336 Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
02/17/1978 Retirement contributions under Chapter 622, P.L. 1975, §1 (earnable compensation) Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1095
02/21/1978 Problems with L.D. 2111, An Act to Establish and Apply a Policy on the Classification of Major Policy-Influencing Positions Below the Head of State Department and Agencies S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Donald F. Collins, Senate; Peter J. Curran, House PL 1977, c. 674 5 MRSA 678; 5 MRSA 711; 5 MRSA 751 ff 268 A.2d 812
02/21/1978 County treasurers S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Harry F. Rideout, House 30 MRSA 401; 30 MRSA 701 ff; 30 MRSA 5253; 32 MRSA 3961 ff
02/21/1978 Maine Development Associates S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 13-A MRSA 301
02/21/1978 Constitutionality of legislation defining "just value" as "that value arising from the current use to which the particular parcel of land is being put" Andre G. Janelle, AAG Gordon Cunningham, House PL 1969, c. 246 36 MRSA 572 ff; 36 MRSA 701-A; 36 MRSA 1101 ff 134 Me. 28; 150 Me. 181; 219 A.2d 728; 329 A.2d 167 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
02/21/1978 Corporation names Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State
02/21/1978 Reconsideration of previous opinion relating to the Elderly Householders Tax and Rent Refund Act Jerome S. Matus, AAG Mary Najarian, House PL 1975, c. 619 22 MRSA 254; 36 MRSA 6101 ff 19771206
02/21/1978 Critical areas program Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Allen Pease, Director, State Planning Office; Maynard F. Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife PL 1973, c. 769 5 MRSA 3310 ff; 12 MRSA 2151 ff; 38 MRSA 481 ff
02/22/1978 Constitutionality of An Act Relating to the Transportation of Primary Wood Products Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Jasper S. Wyman, House PL 1977, c. 676 35 MRSA 1560
02/22/1978 Permissible state employee payroll deductions Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Lanning S. Mosher, Director, State Employee Relations PL 1977, c. 496 5 MRSA 14; 5 MRSA 679-A; 21 MRSA 1579; 26 MRSA 979 ff 1 S.Ct. 381; 67 S.Ct. 556; 93 S.Ct. 2880; 93 S.Ct. 2908; 96 S.Ct. 612; 96 S.Ct. 2036; 97 S.Ct. 1782
02/23/1978 State excise tax refund Jerome S. Matus, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1977, c. 564 28 MRSA 452; 26 USCA 5056
02/23/1978 Constitutionality of L.D. 1966, relating to protective custody Eliot Field, AAG Gerald E. Talbot, House PL 1977, c. 652 14 MRSA 3701; 19 MRSA 722; 22 MRSA 3792 278 A.2d 379
02/27/1978 Constitutionality of 20 M.R.S.A. §305, alternate methods A and B Joseph E. Brennan, AG James F. Wilfong, House 20 MRSA 305 125 Me. 27; 219 A.2d 728 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8 19780202
02/27/1978 Constitutionality of Maine Personnel Law which favor Maine domiciliaries Joseph E. Brennan, AG Judy C. Kany, House 5 MRSA 552; 5 MRSA 556; 5 MRSA 557 89 S.Ct. 1322; 92 S.Ct. 995; 94 S.Ct. 1076; 95 S.Ct. 553
03/01/1978 P. & S.L. 1977, Ch. 91, relating to the Kennebunk Sewer District S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG James A. McMahon, House P&SL 1977, c. 91
03/01/1978 Appointment of new Superintendent of Consumer Protection S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Alfred W. Perkins, Commissioner, Business Regulation 9-A MRSA 6-103; 35 MRSA 1
03/02/1978 P. & S.L. 1977, Chapter 87, relating to Beaver Cove Plantation Steven F. Wright, AAG John E. Masterman, House PL 1975, c. 386; P&SL 1977, c. 87 21 MRSA 1251; 30 MRSA 2061; 30 MRSA 2062; 30 MRSA 2065; 30 MRSA 3772
03/03/1978 Cumberland County Recreation District (Civic Center) S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Peter J. Curran, House P&SL 1971, c. 86 30 MRSA 254 110 Me. 192; 120 Me. 15 Me. Const. Art. I, §22; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
03/06/1978 L.D. 1943, Resolution, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution to Grant to the Supreme Judicial Court the Power to Remove a Judicial Officer from Office S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Donald V. Carter, House LD 1943 (108th Legis. 1977) 4 MRSA 8; 4 MRSA 9 117 Me. 534; 145 Me. 189 Me. Const. Art. VI, §4; Me. Const. Art. VI, §7
03/07/1978 Procedure for nomination by petition for election to any federal, state or county office S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Minette H. Cummings, Senate PL 1975, c. 770; PL 1977, c. 425 21 MRSA 441 ff; 21 MRSA 491 ff
03/08/1978 Legality of Maine Legislature's enacting legislation requiring all lumber cut in Maine be hauled by Maine citizens in Maine registered trucks Sarah Redfield, AAG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 158 Me. 450; 22 US 1; 70 S.Ct. 806 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
03/08/1978 Statutory per diem limitations on compensation of board members Kate Clark Flora, AAG Rita B. Obie, Executive Secretary, State Board of Cosmetology 32 MRSA 1601 241 A.2d 802; 253 A.2d 338
03/08/1978 Procedures for election of county charter commission Steven F. Wright, AAG Donald H. Burns, House 30 MRSA 51; 30 MRSA 1502; 30 MRSA 1551 ff
03/08/1978 Refund of beverage container deposit that were purchased at another store Sarah Redfield, AAG Peter Truman, House 32 MRSA 1861; 32 MRSA 1866; 32 MRSA 1867
03/08/1978 Interpretation of 28, Sections 1052 and 1053, relating to importation of intoxicating liquors for personal use Stephen C. Clarkin, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 1052; 28 MRSA 1053
03/09/1978 Proposed amendment to Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1601, relating to displaced homemaker Sarah Redfield, AAG Merle Nelson, House 26 MRSA 1601
03/09/1978 Conflict of town manager and treasurer running for office of county commissioner Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John H. Rollins, House 30 MRSA 51
03/09/1978 Conflict of interest for appointing a member of a state committee of the Republican or Democratic Party to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 1 MRSA 1002; 1 MRSA 1008 113 Me. 317; 330 A.2d 912
03/10/1978 Political activities of deputy sheriffs Joseph E. Brennan, AG Linwood Palmer, Jr., House 30 MRSA 951; 30 MRSA 959
03/13/1978 Antitrust problems with L.D. 2136, the Health Facilities Information Disclosure Act Joseph E. Brennan, AG Olympia Snow, Senate; Harland C. Goodwin, Jr., House PL 1977, c. 691 5 MRSA 206 ff; 10 MRSA 1101; 22 MRSA 351 ff; 15 USCA 1; 15 USCA 12 ff; 15 USCA 45 ff 42 S.Ct. 114; 60 S.Ct. 811; 63 S.Ct. 307; 81 S.Ct. 523; 85 S.Ct. 1585; 89 S.Ct. 510; 92 S.Ct. 609; 95 S.Ct. 2004; 96 S.Ct. 3110 Includes appendix
03/13/1978 L.D. 2122, An Act to Clarify the Status of Intermittent State Employees S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Thomas M. Mangan, Senate PL 1977, c. 667 5 MRSA 553-A; 5 MRSA 559; 5 MRSA 711
03/13/1978 Municipalities as seasonal employers Patricia M. McDonough, AAG Emilien A. Levesque, Commissioner, Manpower Affairs 26 MRSA 1041 ff; 26 MRSA 1251
03/14/1978 Time within which the Governor must swear in a person appointed to a particular position Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Edward McHenry, House 5 MRSA 6
03/14/1978 Conflict of interest of Legislator serving as selectman of his municipality if the selectman also performs the duties of tax assessor S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Edward L. Dexter, House 116 Me. 208; 128 Me. 1; 148 Me. 176 Me. Const. Art. IV, §11; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19481217; 19700319; 19710201
03/15/1978 Certain provisions of L.D. 2119, An Act to Revise Maine's Aeronautics Laws Kate Clark Flora, AAG John Jensen, House PL 1977, c. 678 6 MRSA 1 ff 121 Me. 438 14 CFR 139.1 ff 19501205
03/15/1978 State Board of Education's authority under 26 M.R.S.A. Chapter 12, University of Maine Labor Relations Act Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Tobie Nathanson, Chairman, State Board of Education, Department of Educational and Cultural Services PL 1973, c. 774; PL 1975, c. 603; PL 1977, c. 581 26 MRSA 979 ff; 26 MRSA 1021 ff
03/15/1978 Effect of recent United State Supreme Court ruling striking down a Wisconsin law which had limited twin trailers and the length of individual trailers Joseph E. Brennan, AG John W. Jensen, House 29 MRSA 1652 ff 98 S.Ct. 787
03/15/1978 House Amendment "A" to L.D. 1957, relating to rulemaking activity of the Supreme Court Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Nancy Randall Clark, House PL 1977, c. 638 Me. Const. Art. VI, §5
03/15/1978 Authority of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG James L. Peakes, House 32 MRSA 3811 ff
03/15/1978 Constitutionality of proposed legislation exempting SAD 41 from certain provisions of School Finance Act of 1978 S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG John E. Masterman, House P&SL 1965, c. 68; P&SL 1967, c. 104 20 MRSA 4751 146 Me. 316; 157 Me. 104; 245 A.2d 271; 251 A.2d 427; 267 A.2d 907 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §13; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
03/16/1978 Election of Real Estate Commission chairman Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Real Estate Commission PL 1975, c. 547 32 MRSA 4051; 32 MRSA 4051-A
03/16/1978 Eligibility of Maine Development Foundation to participate in MSRS Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1977, c. 548 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1092; 10 MRSA 915 ff
03/16/1978 Park's liability for visitor activities Sarah Redfield, AAG A. Lee Tibbs, Director, Baxter State Park Authority 14 MRSA 8101 ff 19770802
03/16/1978 Interpretation of 17 M.R.S.A. §3204, relating to an open house displaying furniture on a Sunday Sarah Redfield, AAG Barbara M. Trafton, House 17 MRSA 3204 108 Me. 303; 158 Me. 450
03/21/1978 Partial benefits under 26 M.R.S.A. §1191(3) Patricia M. McDonough, AAG Emilien A. Levesque, Commissioner, Department of Manpower Affairs PL 1977, c. 444 26 MRSA 1191
03/21/1978 Authority of the Employment Security Commission to act in the absence of the Commissioner of Manpower Affairs Patricia M. McDonough, AAG Emilien A. Levesque, Commissioner, Department of Manpower Affairs PL 1963, c. 413 26 MRSA 1041 ff 40 S.Ct. 550; 91 S.Ct. 1778
03/22/1978 Antitrust problems with proposed amendments to L.D. 2136, the Health Facilities Information Disclosure Act Stephen L. Wessler, AAG Harland Goodwin, House PL 1977, c. 691 95 S.Ct. 2004; 96 S.Ct. 3110
03/22/1978 Impact of L.D. 2198 on existing funding structures of school administrative districts and community school districts Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG James K. McMahon, House Con. Res. 1977, c. 6
03/23/1978 Calculation of legislative days Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 3 MRSA 2
03/23/1978 Community School District cost-sharing Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Lawrence P. Greenlaw, Jr., House 20 MRSA 355; 20 MRSA 361 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8 19780227
03/23/1978 Application of Title 26 M.R.S.A. §1192(7), Employment Security Law Patricia M. McDonough, AAG Emilien A. Levesque, Commissioner, Department of Manpower Affairs 26 MRSA 1192
03/24/1978 State law on nonstock, nonprofit corporations making their financial records available for inspection by municipal officials S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Kenneth A. Mills, House 13-B MRSA 715
03/24/1978 Burial rights in the Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Theodore S. Curtis, Jr., Senate 37-A MRSA 19
03/27/1978 Interpretation of 22 M.R.S.A. §5112(2), relating to Maine Committee on Aging Thomas E. Geyer, AAG Trish Riley, Staff Director, Maine Committee on Aging 22 MRSA 1811 ff; 22 MRSA 5112; 22 MRSA 7801 ff
03/28/1978 New state marriage license forms requiring answers to questions about race, education levels and sex Joseph E. Brennan, AG Robert E. Talbot, Bangor Area Chapter NAACP 22 MRSA 2801
03/30/1978 Municipal finance S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Philip F. Peterson, House P&SL 1977, c. 105 30 MRSA 1901; 30 MRSA 4251 ff; 30 MRSA 5325 ff
03/30/1978 Severance pay Allan A. Toubman, AAG Emilien A. Levesque, Commissioner, Department of Manpower Affairs PL 1961, c. 361 26 MRSA 1043; 26 MRSA 1192; 26 MRSA 1193 150 Me. 494; 159 Me. 105; 217 A.2d 203; 328 A.2d 791; 345 A.2d 504; 370 A.2d 1385
03/30/1978 Excise tax credit on malt liquor and table wine Jerome S. Matus, AAG Rodney S. Quinn, House PL 1977, c. 564; PL 1977, c. 696 28 MRSA 452 19780223
03/31/1978 79-64A L.D. 2172 - State House Commission legislation Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Andy Brown, Executive LD 2172 (108th Legis. 1977) 5 MRSA 1742 Me. Const. Art. III; Me. Const. Art. V 19770916
03/31/1978 79-64B Appointment of a hearing aid dealer and fitter to the Board of Examiners on Speech Pathology and Audiology James Eastman Smith, AAG Andy Brown, Executive PL 1975, c. 575; PL 1975, c. 705 32 MRSA 6010 19770106
04/03/1978 Review of the March 15, 1978 opinion regarding the State Board of Education's Authority under 26 M.R.S.A. Chapter 12, University of Maine Labor Relations Act Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor PL 1977, c. 581 26 MRSA 1021 ff 19770215; 19780315
04/03/1978 Per diem payments for the secretary of the board Kate Clark Flora, AAG George S. Bournakel, Secretary-Treasurer, Maine State Board of Optometry PL 1967, c. 125 32 MRSA 2502 328 A.2d 791
04/03/1978 Importation into Maine of Canadian seed potatoes and the shipping of Maine potatoes into Massachusetts Sarah Redfield, AAG Michael E. Carpenter, Senate 5 MRSA 207; 5 MRSA 213; 7 MRSA 954-A; 7 MRSA 957; 10 MRSA 1211 ff; 17-A MRSA 901; 7 USCA 241 ff; 7 USCA 499a; 7 USCA 499b; 15 USCA 45d
04/04/1978 Social Security numbers on certificates to persons authorized to administer barbiturate drugs Sarah Redfield, AAG Stanley T. Browne, Department of Agriculture 17 MRSA 1226 ff
04/04/1978 Change of surname at marriage Joseph E. Brennan, AG Marion Perkins, Supervisor, Bureau of Vital Records 19 MRSA 781 50 Me. 371; 157 Me. 263; 342 A.2d 688
04/05/1978 Liability for oil terminal facilities under Coastal Conveyance Act Joseph E. Brennan, AG Henry E. Warren, Commissioner, Environmental Protection; Howard M. Trotzky, Senate; William B. Blodgett, House P&SL 1969, c. 239; PL 1977, c. 375 1 MRSA 2; 38 MRSA 541 ff; 33 USCA 1321; 46 USCA 189 307 A.2d 1; 357 F.Supp. 1097; 93 S.Ct. 1590
04/05/1978 Novelty items Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 1 MRSA 1003; 1 MRSA 1008; 21 MRSA 1394 11 CFR 110.11 19780217
04/07/1978 Length of time necessary to retain actual cancelled state checks in addition to microfilm records Kate Clark Flora, AAG Leighton Cooney, State Treasurer 5 MRSA 91 ff; 11 MRSA 4-406; 16 MRSA 454 ff; 17-A MRSA 701 ff
04/10/1978 Licensing of auctioneers S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Mary Ellen Peaslee, Director, Central Licensing Division, Department of Business Regulation PL 1961, c. 339 32 MRSA 251 ff
04/10/1978 Application of farm and open space tax law to poultry farming operations Joseph E. Brennan, AG Richard Spencer, House PL 1971, c. 548; PL 1975, c. 726 36 MRSA 1101 ff 151 Me. 467; 156 Me. 218; 226 A.2d 527; 178 F.Supp. 12
04/11/1978 Status of certain nominations to the Maine Labor Relations Board Joseph E. Brennan, AG James B. Longley, Governor Con. Res. 1975, c. 4 3 MRSA 151 32 Me. 508; 148 Me. 404; 287 A.2d 426 Me. Const. Art. III; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8
04/12/1978 Applicability of the state's various environmental protection laws to a proposed waste oil storage and disposal facility in the town of Oxford Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 38 MRSA 361-A; 38 MRSA 413; 38 MRSA 481 ff
04/13/1978 Renewal of group health insurance policies William C. Nugent, AAG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Administration 5 MRSA 285; 5 MRSA 8002; 5 MRSA 8051 ff; 26 MRSA 979-D
04/19/1978 Filling out of absentee voter applications Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Barbara M. Trafton, House 21 MRSA 1253
04/21/1978 Implementation of L.D. 1976 - An Act to Allow Intermediate Care Facilities to be Reimbursed under the Medically Needy Program Joseph E. Brennan, AG David E. Smith, Commissioner, Department of Human Services PL 1977, c. 2; PL 1977, c. 578; PL 1977, c. 719 5 MRSA 1583; 5 MRSA 1585; 14 MRSA 8103; 22 MRSA 3173-A; 34 MRSA 2101; 34 MRSA 2102; 34 MRSA 2333 19770518; 19770715
04/21/1978 Physician access to complaint under the Maine Health Security Act William J. Kelleher, AAG Alan M. Elkins, Chairman, Board of Registration in Medicine PL 1977, c. 492 24 MRSA 2501 ff
04/24/1978 Bottle bill Sarah Redfield, AAG Robert Clark, Department of Agriculture PL 1975, c. 739 32 MRSA 1861 ff 293 A.2d 786
04/25/1978 Method by which a particular legislature may raise the compensation paid to that legislature consistent with the terms of the Maine Constitution Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Lawrence P. Greenlaw, Jr., House PL 1963, c. 398; LD 435 (101st Legis. 1963) 3 MRSA 2 152 Me. 302; 159 Me. 77 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §7
04/25/1978 Bottle bill Sarah Redfield, AAG Robert Clark, Department of Agriculture PL 1975, c. 739; LD 2248 (107th Legis. 1975); LD 2250 (107th Legis. 1975) 32 MRSA 28; 32 MRSA 1861 ff 328 A.2d 791; 336 A.2d 861; 359 A.2d 59
04/26/1978 York County Compact: Social Security Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Gary King, Field Examiner, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1221 ff 19771006
04/26/1978 Religious instruction for the Indian Island School Joseph E. Brennan, AG Martin A. Neptune, Chairman, Steering Committee, Indian Island School Evaluation Committee 22 MRSA 4719 68 S.Ct. 461; 82 S.Ct. 1261; 83 S.Ct. 1560 US Const. Amend. 1 19760204
04/28/1978 Interpretation of Title 9-B M.R.S.A. Sections 465(1)(A) and 465(1)(A)(1), relating to loans to directors of trust companies Peter B. Bickerman, AAG John A. Durham, Superintendent, Bureau of Banking 9 MRSA 1132; 9-B MRSA 465
05/02/1978 Appointment of bail commissioners Stephen L. Diamond, AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1873, c. 137; PL 1963, c. 402; Con. Res. 1973, c. 5; Con. Res. 1975, c. 4 4 MRSA 158 ff; 14 MRSA 5541 141 Me. 143; 327 A.2d 850; 97 S.Ct. 546 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8
05/02/1978 Returnable beverage containers, manufacturers handling charges Sarah Redfield, AAG Clayton Davis, Director, Division of Inspections, Department of Agriculture LD 1889 (107th Legis. 1975); LD 2250 (107th Legis. 1975) 32 MRSA 1861 ff 293 A.2d 786; 316 A.2d 351
05/02/1978 Returnable beverage containers, distributor handling charges Sarah Redfield, AAG Robert Clark, Department of Agriculture PL 1975, c. 587; PL 1975, c. 739; LD 1289 (105th Legis. 1971); LD 12 (107th Legis. 1975); LD 1888 (107th Legis. 1975); LD 1889 (107th Legis. 1975); LD 2248 (107th Legis. 1975) 32 MRSA 1861 ff 300 A.2d 736; 328 A.2d 791; 336 A.2d 861 Includes memo from Solman Distributors
05/02/1978 Gaming devices on the premises of liquor licensees Stephen C. Clarkin, AAG Keith H. Ingraham, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1977, c. 350 17 MRSA 330 ff; 28 MRSA 53; 28 MRSA 851 135 Me. 57
05/03/1978 Severability clauses S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG David S. Silsby, Director, Legislative Research Office PL 1959, c. 363 1 MRSA 71 120 Me. 15; 121 Me. 450; 125 Me. 319; 132 Me. 502; 227 A.2d 606; 300 A.2d 736
05/04/1978 Legal status of the Saco River Corridor Commission Cabanne Howard, AAG Hugh Calkins, Counsel, Saco River Corridor Commission P&SL 1973, c. 150; P&SL 1973, c. 208; P&SL 1975, c. 103; P&SL 1975, c. 147; P&SL 1977, c. 276; PL 1977, c. 380; PL 1977, c. 570; Resolves 1977, c. 31 5 MRSA 191; 5 MRSA 551 ff; 5 MRSA 711; 5 MRSA 1001 ff; 5 MRSA 1811 ff; 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 26 MRSA 1041 ff; 39 MRSA 1 ff
05/04/1978 Application of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children to Jody Marie and Angelia Murray Summey Carmen L. Coulombe, AAG Edgar Merrill, Interstate & Education Specialist, Department of Human Services 22 MRSA 4191 ff
05/05/1978 Participation in the state medical/health plan by the Maine Development Foundation Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John E. Menario, Chairman, Organizing Committee, Maine Development Foundation 5 MRSA 285; 30 MRSA 252 19780316
05/08/1978 Expenditures from the Cumberland County contingency account S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG John W. Jensen, House 30 MRSA 252 19750129; 19750430; 19760212; 19770201; 19770318; 19770622
05/08/1978 Right of patients to receive copies of hospital medical records including x-rays and roentgenograms Joseph E. Brennan, AG Robert P. Lynch, Board of Chiropractic Examination and Registration PL 1977, c. 122 22 MRSA 1711
05/09/1978 Statewide control of milk pricing Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard Poulin, Executive Secretary, Maine Milk Commission PL 1975, c. 517 7 MRSA 2954
05/09/1978 Members of local voter registration boards serving as delegates to state political party conventions Joseph E. Brennan, AG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 41; 21 MRSA 43
05/09/1978 Cost sharing in community school districts Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Lawrence P. Greenlaw, Jr., House 20 MRSA 351; 20 MRSA 355; 20 MRSA 360-A; 20 MRSA 361 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8 19780323
05/09/1978 Maine Veterans Home bond issue Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration PL 1977, c. 562; PL 1977, c. 584 37-A MRSA 1401 ff
05/11/1978 Dickey-Lincoln referendum proposal Joseph E. Brennan, AG David R. Ault, House 30 MRSA 3553 51 S.Ct. 522; 61 S.Ct. 1050 19731219
05/16/1978 Conflict of interest of District Court clerk serving as a bail commissioner Stephen L. Diamond, AAG Ronald A. Lausier, Bail Commissioner PL 1873, c. 137; PL 1963, c. 402; Con. Res. 1973, c. 5; Con. Res. 1975, c. 4 4 MRSA 158 ff; 5 MRSA 195; 14 MRSA 5541 141 Me. 143; 327 A.2d 850; 97 S.Ct. 546 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8 19780502
05/16/1978 Eligibility determination for state veterans benefits Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Robert R. Washburn, Director of Veteran Affairs
05/17/1978 Senate actions to confirm or override confirmation recommendations of the Labor Committee Joseph E. Brennan, AG Joseph Sewall, President of the Senate 3 MRSA 151 19780411
05/17/1978 Application of Hazardous Materials Control Act to individuals transporting or storing primers and smokeless powder for their own private use in reloading firearm shells Stanley F. Greenberg, AAG Maynard Conners, House PL 1977, c. 622 25 MRSA 2101 ff; 25 MRSA 2441; 49 USCA 1801 ff 63 S.Ct. 82 49 CFR 172.101; 49 CFR 173.100; 49 CFR 177.823; 49 CFR 177.823
05/17/1978 Authority of the Maine Maritime Academy with respect to property Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Flenner, Maine Maritime Academy P&SL 1941, c. 37; P&SL 1947, c. 24 13-A MRSA 202; 13-B MRSA 2020
05/17/1978 Incompatibility of office between justice of the peace and deputy sheriff David Roseman, AAG James W. Gallagher, Assistant District Attorney, Lincoln County 30 MRSA 1001 3 Me. 484; 7 Me. 14; 114 Me. 443; 119 Me. 603 Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. VI, §4
05/17/1978 Public Law 1977, Chapter 637, private schools - secular services Joseph E. Brennan, AG Edith S. Beaulieu, House PL 1977, c. 625; PL 1977, c. 637 20 MRSA 4750; 30 MRSA 5104 95 S.Ct. 1753; 97 S.Ct. 2593
05/23/1978 Inclusion of payments made after death of member as earnable compensation Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Philip Gingrow, Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1001 19681011
05/24/1978 Entitlement to workers' compensation for private employees who are lent to fight fires but remain on private employer's payroll Charles D. Devoe, AAG Barbara McGee, Personnel Officer, Maine Department of Conservation 39 MRSA 1 ff
05/24/1978 Power of sheriff to raise salary of certain employees without approval of county commissioners Peter G. Ballou, Deputy District Attorney Peggy-Lee Ragan, Chairperson, Cumberland County Commissioners 18 MRSA 256; 30 MRSA 1 ff; 30 MRSA 601 ff; 30 MRSA 801; 30 MRSA 958; 33 MRSA 605; 34 MRSA 901
05/24/1978 Sampling procedures for body fluids of race horses Charles D. Devoe, AAG Thomas Webster, Executive Secretary, Maine Harness Racing Commission 8 MRSA 279; 14 MRSA 8101 ff
05/25/1978 Bonney Woods Corporation's filing requirements Steven F. Wright, AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State P&SL 1909, c. 108; PL 1977, c. 525 13 MRSA 901 ff; 13-A MRSA 1301; 13-B MRSA 103; 13-B MRSA 201; 13-B MRSA 1301
05/25/1978 Term of office for the Commissioner of Manpower Affairs Joseph E. Brennan, AG Emilien A. Levesque, Commissioner, Manpower Affairs PL 1824, c. 257; PL 1975, c. 771 5 MRSA 2; 26 MRSA 1401 72 Me. 542 Me. Const. Art. IX, §6
05/25/1978 Incompatibility of office between member of Board of Directors of School Administrative District No. 46 and State Board of Education Joseph E. Brennan, AG Edith S. Beaulieu, House 5 MRSA 14; 20 MRSA 6; 20 MRSA 51; 20 MRSA 2356-A; 20 MRSA 3131; 20 MRSA 3471; 20 MRSA 4750 114 Me. 443; 330 A.2d 912
05/26/1978 Legal efficacy of prohibition, by certain officers of towns of Greenbush and Princeton, of Bureau of Forestry's spray program for Spruce Budworm suppression Joseph E. Brennan, AG John Walker, Director, Bureau of Forestry; Lloyd Irland, State Forest Insect Manager, Bureau of Forestry PL 1975, c. 764 12 MRSA 1010 ff; 17 MRSA 2851 ff; 22 MRSA 451 ff; 30 MRSA 1917; 7 USCA 136 ff 118 Me. 458; 139 Me. 283; 141 Me. 326; 147 Me. 275; 158 Me. 180; 328 A.2d 791; 354 A.2d 154
05/26/1978 Reimbursement by counties of municipalities for expenses incurred by municipal police officers in transporting persons to correctional or mental health institutions Michael D. Seitzinger, AAG Richard H. Pierce, Senate PL 1967, c. 244; PL 1977, c. 114 4 MRSA 173; 16 MRSA 252; 34 MRSA 138; 34 MRSA 2332-A ff
06/01/1978 Full payment made based on butt scale measurements before standards and procedures are implemented by the Department of Agriculture Sarah Redfield, AAG Gaylon M. Kennedy, Supervisor, Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture PL 1977, c. 537 10 MRSA 2362; 10 MRSA 2363
06/06/1978 Interpretation of 5 M.R.S.A. §1094(13) and related questions Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1941, c. 328; PL 1957, c. 429; PL 1965, c. 497; PL 1969, c. 415; PL 1969, c. 449; PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1031; 5 MRSA 1032; 5 MRSA 1062; 5 MRSA 1091 ff 421 F.Supp. 1314; 53 S.Ct. 350; 459 F.2d 178
06/06/1978 Interpretation of the term "special meeting" as it appears in 24-A M.R.S.A. §3479 Peter B. Bickerman, AAG Donald F. Collins, Senate 13-A MRSA 601; 13-A MRSA 604; 24-A MRSA 3362; 24-A MRSA 3364; 24-A MRSA 3479
06/06/1978 Potato misbranding Sarah Redfield, AAG Joseph Williams, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture 5 MRSA 207; 7 MRSA 953; 7 MRSA 954-A; 7 MRSA 957; 10 MRSA 1211 ff; 17-A MRSA 901
06/07/1978 Registration and voting in Indian Township district Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 1622 19680320
06/08/1978 Possible changes in probate records to permit use of microfiche as a substitute for regular paper records Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Francis R. Mulkern, Register of Probate, Cumberland County 18 MRSA 253
06/09/1978 MacKnight et al v. University of Maine and TIAA-CREF Joseph E. Brennan, AG Terry Ann Lunt-Aucoin, Executive Director, Maine Human Rights Commission 5 MRSA 4553; 5 MRSA 4572; 29 USCA 206; 42 USCA 2000-e 383 A.2d 369; 97 S.Ct. 401
06/09/1978 Public access to records of executive sessions of the Maine Committee on Aging Thomas E. Geyer, AAG Joanne West, Maine Committee on Aging 1 MRSA 401 ff; 22 MRSA 5108 ff
06/10/1978 Closing of state liquor stores Joseph E. Brennan, AG John P. O'Sullivan, Commissioner, Finance and Administration PL 1975, c. 770 28 MRSA 153
06/12/1978 Regulation of hunting in wildlife sanctuaries Cabanne Howard, AAG Maynard Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1977, c. 694 5 MRSA 8051 ff; 12 MRSA 1960; 12 MRSA 2101; 12 MRSA 2107; 12 MRSA 2155; 12 MRSA 2144; 12 MRSA 2353; 12 MRSA 2467; 12 MRSA 2552 274 A.2d 718; 335 A.2d 607; 387 F.Supp. 373
06/13/1978 Interpretation of Private and Special Law, 1975, c. 147, Part D, §3, relating to respective roles of the Commissioner of Personnel and the State Budget Officer in evaluating unclassified positions Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Robert J. Stolt, Commissioner, Personnel P&SL 1975, c. 147; PL 1977, c. 712
06/13/1978 State v. Pinkham, 383 A.2d 1355 (Me., 1978), relating to evidence Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG David S. Silsby, Director, Legislative Research Office 4 MRSA 9-A; 16 MRSA 56 41 Me. 38; 53 Me. 107; 109 Me. 384; 250 A.2d 698; 268 A.2d 812; 275 A.2d 805; 278 A.2d 693; 287 A.2d 588; 296 A.2d 492; 327 A.2d 850; 383 A.2d 1355; 96 S.Ct. 612 US Const. Art. II, §2
06/14/1978 Adoption of repealed provisions of the retirement law by participating local districts Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Philip Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1094
06/14/1978 Discontinuance or reduction of retirement allowance at request of a retiree Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Philip Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1121
06/14/1978 Definition of "widow or widower" in 5 M.R.S.A. §1151(3) Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Philip Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1955, c. 451; PL 1957, c. 357 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1151 130 Me. 415; 142 Me. 314
06/16/1978 Powers of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages Jerome S. Matus, AAG Luman P. Mahany, House 28 MRSA 53; 28 MRSA 154
06/16/1978 Opinion on school official's and teacher's authority/responsibility to allow protective workers to interview children during school hours Eliot Field, AAG David Smith, Commissioner, Human Services 22 MRSA 3860 139 Me. 371; 310 F.Supp. 732; 89 S.Ct. 733; 91 S.Ct. 592; 95 S.Ct. 729; 96 S.Ct. 210; 97 S.Ct. 1401
06/19/1978 Interpretation and implementation of P.L. 1977, c. 709, relating to the Industrial Accident Commission Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Robert J. Stolt, Commissioner, Personnel P&SL 1975, c. 147; PL 1977, c. 612; PL 1977, c. 709; PL 1977, c. 712 5 MRSA 1662
06/19/1978 Interpretation of the term "subdivision of an appropriation" in 5 M.R.S.A. §1585 Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Ronald H. Lord, Legislative Finance Officer, Office of Legislative Finance PL 1977, c. 576 5 MRSA 1585
06/21/1978 Closing of state liquor stores and replacing them with agency stores Jerome S. Matus, AAG Walter A. Birt, House PL 1975, c. 770; LD 1964 (107th Legis. 1975); PL 1977, c. 667 28 MRSA 153 19760610 Includes 19760610 AG Opinion, various memoranda and pages from Legislative Record
06/21/1978 Responsibility for cleanup costs under the Coastal Conveyance Act, 38 M.R.S.A. §§541 et seq. Gregory W. Sample, AAG Henry E. Warren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection PL 1977, c. 375 38 MRSA 541 ff
06/21/1978 Incompatibility of person serving simultaneously as town selectman and member of local school committee S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Donald M. Hall, House PL 1933, c. 41 1 MRSA 72; 20 MRSA 222; 20 MRSA 302; 20 MRSA 303; 20 MRSA 305; 20 MRSA 853; RS 1930, c. 19, §10 19360501; 19360515; 19420418; 19550324; 19680515; 19720217 Includes 19360501, 19360515, 19420418, 19550324, 19680515, 19720217 AG opinions
06/26/1978 Possible changes in probate records to permit use of microfiche as a substitute for regular paper records Peter G. Ballou, Deputy District Attorney Francis R. Mulkern, Register of Probate, Cumberland County 5 MRSA 95; 16 MRSA 455; 18 MRSA 101; 18 MRSA 253
06/26/1978 Slaughterhouse waste as "solid waste" Philip Ahrens, AAG Hollis A. McGlauflin 38 MRSA 1301 ff; 42 USCA 6903 226 A.2d 527
06/28/1978 Regulation of fluid hazardous materials facilities Cabanne Howard, AAG Gardner S. Hunt, Director, Laboratory and Field Service, Department of Environmental Protection PL 1977, c. 353 38 MRSA 343; 38 MRSA 413; 38 MRSA 1320 ff
07/03/1978 Oath of weighmasters Sarah Redfield, AAG Gaylon M. Kennedy, Supervisor, Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture 4 MRSA 169; 4 MRSA 953; 10 MRSA 2501 118 Me. 491; 253 A.2d 341
07/06/1978 Disqualification from purchasing military service for someone discharged for bad conduct Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1094
07/07/1978 Retirement allowance of former governors and widows of governors: 5 M.R.S.A. §1121(10) Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1121; 5 MRSA 1128
07/10/1978 State audit of Maine Guarantee Authority Sarah Redfield, AAG Philip Clifford, Manager, Maine Guarantee Authority; Richard Dieffenbach, State Controller, Bureau of Accounts and Control SP 633 (104th Legis. 1969) 1 MRSA 402; 5 MRSA 243; 5 MRSA 244; 5 MRSA 1621; 10 MRSA 852 264 A.2d 1; 316 A.2d 351; 328 A.2d 791; 363 A.2d 735 19760803; 19760902
07/10/1978 School budget adoption date Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Richard J. Carey, House PL 1977, c. 625; PL 1977, c. 636 20 MRSA 305; 20 MRSA 3754
07/10/1978 Proper allocation of funds to the Maine Potato Council Sarah Redfield, AAG Marilyn B. Proulx, Executive Secretary, Maine Potato Commission PL 1977, c. 651; PL 1977, c. 653 36 MRSA 4561 ff 143 Me. 207; 147 Me. 417; 152 Me. 440; 278 A.2d 699 Me. Const. Art. I, §22; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9 19751230 Includes 19751230 AG Opinion
07/10/1978 Use of out-of-state and foreign physicians in clinics David A. Williams, AAG William S. Nersesian, State Epidemiologist, Department of Human Services 32 MRSA 3270; 42 USCA 1395x
07/10/1978 Fines collected for violations of 12 M.R.S.A. § 903 Sarah Redfield, AAG Elizabeth D. Belshaw, State Court Administrator P&SL 1961, c. 21; P&SL 1965, c. 30 4 MRSA 163; 7 MRSA 956; 12 MRSA 900 ff
07/11/1978 Tree growth reimbursement Andre G. Janelle, AAG Karen Brown, House PL 1977, c. 720 36 MRSA 327; 36 MRSA 383; 36 MRSA 572 ff Includes appendix
07/12/1978 Eligibility to apply for disability benefits under Chapter 622, P. L. 1975 Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622; PL 1977, c. 450 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1121; 5 MRSA 1122
07/12/1978 Closing of state liquor stores and replacing them with agency stores Jerome S. Matus, AAG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House PL 1975, c. 770; LD 1964 (107th Legis. 1975); PL 1977, c. 667 28 MRSA 153 19760610; 19780621 Includes 19760610 & 19780621 AG Opinions and pages from Legislative Record
07/17/1978 Public Law 1977, c. 674, relating to certain positions in the Department of Manpower Affairs Allan A. Toubman, AAG Seth W. Thornton, Temporary Deputy Commissioner of Manpower Affairs, Department of Manpower Affairs PL 1977, c. 674 5 MRSA 674; 5 MRSA 678; 5 MRSA 711; 26 MRSA 1082; 26 MRSA 1401; 42 USCA 503 20 CFR 602.15
07/18/1978 Political campaign contributions - limits Steven F. Wright, AAG James M. Bowie, Assistant to Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 21 MRSA 1391 ff
07/18/1978 State audit of Maine Guarantee Authority Sarah Redfield, AAG Philip Clifford, Manager, Maine Guarantee Authority; Richard Dieffenbach, State Controller, Bureau of Accounts and Control 5 MRSA 1621 19780710
07/18/1978 Use of Social Security Numbers Sarah Redfield, AAG Carl S. Weston, III, Deputy Director, Central Computer Services 5 MRSA 283; 5 MRSA 1851
07/19/1978 Group life insurance under 5 M.R.S.A. §1151(9)(A) Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 4 MRSA 5; 4 MRSA 103; 4 MRSA 157-A; 5 MRSA 1151; 25 MRSA 1591 ff
07/19/1978 Labor representative of the Maine Employment Security Commission serving beyond appointment while awaiting appointment of successor Patricia M. McDonough, AAG Andrew Brown, Executive PL 1977, c. 675 5 MRSA 3; 26 MRSA 1081 17 S.Ct. 7; 37 S.Ct. 570
07/20/1978 Political activity within 250 feet of a voting place Joseph E. Brennan, AG Henry N. Berry, III, District Attorney, Prosecutorial District Number Two 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 832; 21 MRSA 892
07/20/1978 L. L. Bean, Inc. discount policy Philip Ahrens, AAG Donald Alexander, Deputy AG 17-A MRSA 605; 38 MRSA 481
07/21/1978 Reconsideration of legislative votes to override gubernatorial vetoes S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Walter A. Birt, House Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §4 Includes page from treatise
07/25/1978 Voting on amendments to the constitution at biennial elections Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House Me. Const. Art. X, §4
07/26/1978 Status of Maine Potato Council as a state agency Sarah Redfield, AAG Dorothy Kelly, Maine Potato Council PL 1977, c. 653 1 MRSA 401 ff; 5 MRSA 8002; 36 MRSA 4521; 36 MRSA 4563; 36 MRSA 4571 19760712
07/26/1978 Request of the Sportsmen's Alliance of Maine Sarah Redfield, AAG Maynard Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 1 MRSA 401 ff; 5 USCA 552a
07/26/1978 Proper method of ascertaining the amount of funds due to the Maine Potato Council Sarah Redfield, AAG Marilyn B. Proulx, Executive Secretary, Maine Potato Commission PL 1977, c. 653 36 MRSA 4565 19780710
07/27/1978 Status of Bangor Housing Authority under Maine State Retirement System Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 30 MRSA 4551 ff; 30 MRSA 4651; 30 MRSA 4657 19780213
07/27/1978 Membership of deputy sheriffs in the Maine State Retirement System Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1091; 30 MRSA 951
07/28/1978 Regulation of trucks carrying nuclear wastes or liquefied natural gas Joseph E. Brennan, AG Gerard P. Conley, Senate PL 1977, c. 622 25 MRSA 2101 ff; 25 MRSA 2441; 29 MRSA 959
07/28/1978 Definition of unemployed individual 26 M.R.S.A. §1043(17)(A) Allan A. Toubman, AAG Seth W. Thornton, Temporary Deputy Commissioner of Manpower Affairs, Department of Manpower Affairs 26 MRSA 1043; 26 MRSA 1191 ff 19780330
07/31/1978 Reappointment of the Social Worker Board Sarah Redfield, AAG William J. Francis, Chairman, Maine State Board of Social Worker Registration PL 1977, c. 673 5 MRSA 3; 32 MRSA 4186; 32 MRSA 4187; 32 MRSA 7026; 32 MRSA 7027 19780719
07/31/1978 Reports of the Department of Audit Sarah Redfield, AAG Marilyn B. Proulx, Executive Secretary, Maine Potato Commission 1 MRSA 401 ff; 5 MRSA 243; 5 MRSA 244; 36 MRSA 4561 ff
08/01/1978 Holt Adoption Program, Inc. - Indian children Carmen L. Coulombe, AAG Edgar Merrill, Interstate & Education Specialist, Department of Human Services 19 MRSA 531; 19 MRSA 532; 22 MRSA 4191 ff; 8 USCA 1101 8 CFR 204.2
08/01/1978 Legislation to exempt the first $35,000 of value of a primary residence from property tax Joseph E. Brennan, AG William J. Garsoe, House Con. Res. 1977, c. 6 36 MRSA 652; 36 MRSA 653 62 Me. 62; 133 Me. 525; 134 Me. 217; 141 Me. 442; 155 Me. 30 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
08/08/1978 Loans of Small Business Loan Authority Sarah Redfield, AAG Robert G. O'Malley, Manager, Small Business Loan Authority PL 1977, c. 568 1 MRSA 71; 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 37-A MRSA 41 ff 72 Me. 422; 328 A.2d 791 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-A; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-D
08/11/1978 Maine's ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment Joseph E. Brennan, AG Mary Najarian, House LD 2282 (106th Legis. 1973)
08/15/1978 First lien status of mortgages to be purchased by the Maine State Housing Authority Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Charles M. Sexton, General Counsel, Maine State Housing Authority 30 MRSA 4756
08/18/1978 Legislative voting on proposed constitutional amendments Joseph E. Brennan, AG Louis Jalbert, House 39 S.Ct. 93; 40 S.Ct. 486; 40 S.Ct. 588 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. X, §4; US Const. Art. V
08/21/1978 Unemployment benefits to nursery school employees Allan A. Toubman, AAG Barbara Trafton, House 26 MRSA 1043; 26 MRSA 1192; 26 USCA 3306
08/23/1978 Proper implementation of P.L. 1977, c. 685, relating to public "lottery" device Joseph E. Brennan, AG David Ault, House PL 1977, c. 685 2 MRSA 7; 3 MRSA 2; 5 MRSA 121; 5 MRSA 5005; 8 MRSA 350; 17 MRSA 3104; 17-A MRSA 603 ff; 17-A MRSA 951 ff 108 Me. 545
08/23/1978 Licensing of summer educational programs at the Maine Youth Center Joseph E. Brennan, AG Merle Nelson, House 15 MRSA 2712; 20 MRSA 855; 20 MRSA 911
08/31/1978 Refusal to accept returnable beverage containers by distributors Joseph E. Brennan, AG Bonnie D. Post, House 32 MRSA 1866 336 A.2d 861; 359 A.2d 59
08/31/1978 Funding of counsel fees of Moosehead Sanitary District Cabanne Howard, AAG Henry E. Warren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 411; 33 USCA 1281 ff
08/31/1978 Annuity payments Sarah Redfield, AAG George Orestis, Director, State Lottery Commission 8 MRSA 357
09/01/1978 Implementation of the Maine Certificate of Need Act of 1978 David A. Williams, AAG Carl V. O'Donnell, Director, Bureau of Health Planning & Development PL 1977, c. 687 4 MRSA 8001 ff; 5 MRSA 2301; 22 MRSA 301 ff 42 CFR 100; 42 CFR 122; 42 CFR 123
09/01/1978 Passamaquoddy tribal elections Kate Clark Flora, AAG Charles Rynard, Commissioner of Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4831; 22 MRSA 4832 293 A.2d 786 19661020
09/01/1978 78-HS-17 42 U.S.C. §5102(3) and the Maine Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Act James E. Smith, AAG John Tretton, Office of Child Development, Department of Health, Education and Welfare 22 MRSA 3851 ff; 42 USCA 5102 Includes regulations or policies
09/01/1978 Residency requirements representatives to the legislature Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Rodney S. Quinn, House 12 MRSA 1901; 21 MRSA 1 ff Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §3
09/05/1978 Fines collected pursuant to 29 M.R.S.A. §1656 Steven F. Wright, AAG Elizabeth D. Belshaw, State Court Administrator 29 MRSA 101; 29 MRSA 1656; 29 MRSA 2302
09/06/1978 Release of information by community mental health facilities Richard F. Howard, AAG Garrell Mullaney, Superintendent, Augusta Mental Health Institute PL 1975, c. 718 34 MRSA 1-B; 34 MRSA 1-C; 34 MRSA 2052-A 19751201
09/07/1978 Lewiston-Auburn Municipal Airport; use of funds for the 1967 bond issue referendum for airport improvements Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Duane M. Stinchfield, manager, Lewiston-Auburn Airport P&SL 1967, c. 178 19720215
09/07/1978 Operations farm tractor while license under suspension Steven F. Wright, AAG Mark L. Gartley, Secretary of State 29 MRSA 255; 29 MRSA 1312; 29 MRSA 2241
09/07/1978 Relationship of proposed constitutional amendment to the tree growth tax law Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House LD 2209 (108th Legis. 1977) 36 MRSA 571 ff
09/08/1978 Board of Trustee Investment Authority Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1031; 5 MRSA 1061
09/08/1978 Military service credit under 5 M.R.S.A. §1094(13) for retirees on special plans Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622; PL 1975, c. 742 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1121
09/12/1978 Change of residence of member of the House of Representatives Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 21 MRSA 242 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1
09/12/1978 Petition for reconsideration; Westbrook sludge composting site Philip Ahrens, AAG Henry E. Warren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 344; 38 MRSA 347 281 A.2d 318; 281 A.2d 579; 363 A.2d 735; 375 A.2d 1065
09/13/1978 Shooting of animals destroying crops Cabanne Howard, AAG Maynard Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 2354; 30 MRSA 1911 ff Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2 19750501
09/14/1978 Fish and wildlife personnel trapping furbearers Cabanne Howard, AAG Maynard Marsh, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game 12 MRSA 2351 ff
09/14/1978 Committee to study airmobiles Cabanne Howard, AAG Vinal O. Look, Commissioner, Department of Marine Resources PL 1973, c. 238; Resolves 1977, c. 49; LD 2153 (108th Legis. 1977) 12 MRSA 1990 ff Includes memo
09/14/1978 Implementation of L.D. 1974, relating to nursing homes Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House PL 1977, c. 646 22 MRSA 3173-A
09/14/1978 Contribution of funds to the Maine Municipal Association by municipalities Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Carroll Minkowsky, Senate 30 MRSA 5102
09/15/1978 Participation of Eastern Maine Development District in MSRS as participating local district Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 13 MRSA 901 ff
09/15/1978 Duties and responsibilities of three-member Employment Security Commission Patricia M. McDonough, AAG Robert E. Pendleton, Jr., Chairman, Employment Security Commission PL 1977, c. 675 26 MRSA 1082 369 A.2d 628
09/19/1978 Collective bargaining under the University of Maine Labor Relations Act Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Inge L. Foster, Chairman, State Board of Education 26 MRSA 1021 ff
09/19/1978 Interpretation of 25 M.R.S.A. §2031 (1978 Supp.), relating to concealed weapons William R. Stokes, AAG James Wilfong, House 25 MRSA 2031 402 A.2d 57 19760325
09/20/1978 Bureau of Public Improvements authority regarding state court system Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Richard Lacasce, Superintendent of Buildings, Bureau of Public Improvements PL 1975, c. 408 4 MRSA 17; 5 MRSA 1741; 5 MRSA 1742 268 A.2d 812 Me. Const. Art. III
09/22/1978 Reporting of loans and loan repayments Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG David Bussey, Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 1391 ff
09/24/1978 Relationship of crown limitation and An Act Relating to the Transportation of Primary Wood Products Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Jasper S. Wyman, House PL 1977, c. 676 35 MRSA 1560 307 A.2d 1; 22 US 1; 92 US 259; 92 US 275; 7 S.Ct. 628; 53 S.Ct. 509 US Const. Art. I, §8 Includes Canadian law
09/25/1978 Reporting of loans and loan repayments Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG David Bussey, Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 19780922
09/27/1978 Election of county charter commissioners Sarah Redfield, AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 441; 21 MRSA 491; 21 MRSA 701; 21 MRSA 702; 30 MRSA 101; 30 MRSA 105; 30 MRSA 451; 30 MRSA 601; 30 MRSA 1551; 30 MRSA 1552
09/28/1978 Professional service corporation organization Steven F. Wright, AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1969, c. 411; PL 1971, c. 439; PL 1971, c. 565 13 MRSA 371 ff; 13 MRSA 701 ff; 13-A MRSA 701; 13-A MRSA 802
09/28/1978 Conflict of legislation regarding health maintenance organizations David A. Williams, AAG John Norton, Director, Health Planning & Development PL 1977, c. 687 22 MRSA 301 ff; 24-A MRSA 4201 ff Includes memos
09/29/1978 Maine Central Railroad Sarah Redfield, AAG Rebecca H. Farnham, Department of Transportation 5 MRSA 8051 ff; 23 MRSA 4207
10/06/1978 Legislative dissolution of a school administrative district Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Robert M. Farley, Senate; James K. McMahon, House 20 MRSA 222 134 Me. 414; 146 Me. 211; 227 A.2d 606 Me. Const. Art. I, §11; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
10/10/1978 Maintenance of dam structures Allan A. Toubman, AAG Connie Zwicker, Executive 12 MRSA 251 ff; 12 MRSA 301 ff; 37-A MRSA 180 ff; 38 MRSA 811 ff 120 Me. 121
10/10/1978 Renting of municipal facilities to religious organizations Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House PL 1975, c. 756 5 MRSA 131; 5 MRSA 1510; 22 MRSA 4719; 34 MRSA 1; 34 MRSA 2; 34 MRSA 3051 122 Me. 214; 316 A.2d 351; 68 S.Ct. 461; 82 S.Ct. 1261; 83 S.Ct. 1560 US Const. Amend. 1 19430901; 19500705; 19620620; 19650125; 19760726; 19780426 Includes 19780426, 19500705, 19430901, 19650125, 19620620, 19760726 AG Opinions
10/11/1978 Deposit on bottle shells Sarah Redfield, AAG Sandra K. Prescott, House LD 1889 (107th Legis. 1975); LD 2250 (107th Legis. 1975) 32 MRSA 1861 ff 293 A.2d 786; 316 A.2d 351; 336 A.2d 861 19780502 Includes 19780502 AG Opinion
10/12/1978 Application of Maine Tort Claims Act Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG James K. McMahon, House 14 MRSA 8101 ff
10/13/1978 Funding of the Maine Veterans Home Kate Clark Flora, AAG Leighton Cooney, State Treasurer PL 1977, c. 562 328 A.2d 791
10/13/1978 Withdrawal of enrollment Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Andrew Brown, Executive 21 MRSA 134; 21 MRSA 135
10/16/1978 Auctioneers selling motor vehicles Steven F. Wright, AAG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State 29 MRSA 341 ff; 32 MRSA 251 ff
10/17/1978 Proposed loyalty oath for the Bureau of Civil Emergency Preparedness Sarah Redfield, AAG Scott B. Johnson, Administrative Officer, Civil Emergency Preparedness 37-A MRSA 65 88 S.Ct. 184
10/17/1978 Health Facilities Information Disclosure Act Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Joseph Hochadel, Executive 22 MRSA 353
10/17/1978 Payment of 1/2 of 1% RAAF contribution by employees of participating local districts Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1062; 5 MRSA 1128
10/18/1978 Areas of conflict, volume II, Maine Revised Statutes Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG David S. Silsby, Director, Legislative Research Office PL 1977, c. 616; PL 1977, c. 694; PL 1977, c. 675; PL 1977, c. 696; PL 1977, c. 697; PL 1977, c. 678; PL 1977, c. 709 2 MRSA 6-A; 2 MRSA 7; 5 MRSA 1101; 6 MRSA 203
10/18/1978 Payment of vocational region debt service subsidies Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Educational & Cultural Services IB 1977, c. 1; PL 1977, c. 625; PL 1977, c. 712 20 MRSA 2356-G; 20 MRSA 3452; 20 MRSA 3457; 20 MRSA 3471; 20 MRSA 4741 ff
10/18/1978 Constitutionality of non-importation of waste Cabanne Howard, AAG Henry A. Warren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection 17 MRSA 2253 98 S.Ct. 2531 US Const. Art. I, §8
10/20/1978 Status of employees and members of Maine Potato Commission under the Workers' Compensation Act John W. McCarthy, AAG Bernard Shaw, Chairman, Maine Potato Commission 36 MRSA 4563; 39 MRSA 2; 39 MRSA 5
10/20/1978 Veterans' Day holiday Joseph E. Brennan, AG Paul K. Lovejoy, Manpower Affairs 4 MRSA 1051; 17 MRSA 3204
10/23/1978 Inspection station requirements Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 29 MRSA 2124
10/24/1978 Joint account statute Clifford B. Olson, AAG James K. McMahon, House PL 1975, c. 500; PL 1975, c. 733 9 MRSA 515; 9-B MRSA 427 Includes draft legislation
10/24/1978 Effective date of constitutional amendment, relating to the time of convening of the Legislature Joseph E. Brennan, AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House Con. Res. 1977, c. 4 1 MRSA 351; 1 MRSA 352; 21 MRSA 1092 261 A.2d 53 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. X, §4
10/27/1978 Time convening of the Legislature Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Lawrence P. Greenlaw, Jr., House Con. Res. 1977, c. 4 1 MRSA 351; 1 MRSA 352; 21 MRSA 1092 261 A.2d 53 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §4 19781024
10/27/1978 Automobile inspection station requirements Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 29 MRSA 2124
11/03/1978 Status of newspapers that public discriminatory classified advertisements Kate Clark Flora, AAG Terry Ann Lunt-Aucoin, Executive Director, Maine Human Rights Commission 5 MRSA 4553; 5 MRSA 4572; 42 USCA 2000e 284 A.2d 288; 383 A.2d 369; 93 S.Ct. 2553; 96 S.Ct. 1817; 97 S.Ct. 1614; 97 S.Ct. 2010; 98 S.Ct. 1912
11/03/1978 Authority of Board of Trustees of the University of Maine to change the name of the University of Maine at Portland-Gorham to the University of Southern Maine Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Bennett D. Katz, Senate P&SL 1957, c. 176; P&SL 1961, c. 213; P&SL 1967, c. 229; P&SL 1969, c. 238
11/06/1978 Payment of potato taxes Sarah Redfield, AAG Luman P. Mahany, House PL 1971, c. 428 36 MRSA 4561 ff
11/07/1978 Public transit district buses and their use for transporting public school students S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Robert S. Howe, House PL 1973, c. 780 20 MRSA 4748; 29 MRSA 2011 ff; 23 USCA 402; 49 USCA 1601 ff 23 CFR 1204.4; 49 CFR 605
11/07/1978 State House jurisdiction - Trout Pond Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Michael Feener, Administrative Officer, State Development Office 3 MRSA 162; 5 MRSA 1742
11/07/1978 Benefit computation under P.L. 1977, c. 658 Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Secretary, Maine State Retirement System PL 1977, c. 658; LD 2124 (108th Legis. 1977); LD 2126 (108th Legis. 1977)
11/07/1978 Veterans' dependents educational benefits under Title 37-A, § 50 J through L Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Kenneth A. Moore, Supervisor, Bureau of Veterans Affairs 19 MRSA 531 ff; 37-A MRSA 50-J ff
11/16/1978 Inquiries relating to Maine Workmen's Compensation Act David P. Cluchey, AAG Lawrence P. Greenlaw, Jr., House 39 MRSA 1 ff; 33 USCA 901 ff; 46 USCA 688 63 S.Ct. 488
11/16/1978 Incompatibility of person serving as legislator and member of Electrician's Examining Board William J. Kelleher, AAG Harry Vose, Chairman, Electrician's Examining Board Me. Const. Art. III, §2
11/27/1978 Shoreland zoning guidelines Cabanne Howard, AAG Rich Rothe, State Planning PL 1971, c. 535; PL 1973, c. 564 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 5 MRSA 8051 ff; 12 MRSA 4811 ff
11/28/1978 Lease of Maine State Seed Board land Sarah Redfield, AAG Joseph L. Harrington, Department of Agriculture 7 MRSA 2151 ff
11/28/1978 Leaves of absence for public employees who become members of the Legislature Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG John L. Tuttle, House 20 MRSA 2001
11/29/1978 Sunday closing law S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Henry N. Berry, III, District Attorney, Prosecutorial District Number Two 17 MRSA 3204 159 Me. 410; 364 A.2d 868 19630508
11/29/1978 Sunday sales law S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Andre H. Baillargeon PL 1961, c. 362 17 MRSA 3204
11/29/1978 Use of monies from 1970 general fund bond issue William H. Laubenstein, III, AAG Donald Allen, Director, Bureau of Corrections/MH&C P&SL 1969, c. 240; PL 1977, c. 712 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19760202
11/30/1978 Ownership of Sabattus Pond dam Allan A. Toubman, AAG J. P. Normand LaPlante, House P&SL 1846, c. 318; P&SL 1848, c. 187 12 MRSA 251 ff; 12 MRSA 303
12/01/1978 State Treasurer's office Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Jerrold Speers, Senate PL 1820, c. 2; PL 1977, c. 685 2 MRSA 7; 3 MRSA 2; 5 MRSA 121; 5 MRSA 127; 5 MRSA 5005; 7 MRSA 1301 ff; 7 MRSA 1751 ff; 8 MRSA 350; 17 MRSA 3104; 17-A MRSA 603 ff; 17-A MRSA 951 ff; 22 MRSA 2541 ff; 21 USCA 678 108 Me. 545; 113 Me. 317; 130 Me. 36; 330 A.2d 912 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 4, §3 19751104; 19780823 Includes 19780823 & 19751104 AG Opinions
12/01/1978 Confidentiality for client of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Thomas E. Geyer, AAG C. Owen Pollard, Director, Bureau of Rehabilitation 22 MRSA 3062; 22 MRSA 3851 ff 139 Me. 283; 243 A.2d 726; 247 A.2d 919; 268 A.2d 884; 351 A.2d 546; 359 A.2d 59; 134 F.2d 574 45 CFR 1340.3; 45 CFR 1340.4; 45 CFR 1361.47 Includes memos
12/05/1978 Effect on retirement benefits when retired Justice of the Superior Court represents a defendant in a criminal prosecution Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Harold Rubin, Justice, Superior Court PL 1941, c. 263 4 MRSA 5; 4 MRSA 103; 4 MRSA 157-A
12/05/1978 Liability for the Maine Potato Tax Sarah Redfield, AAG Edwin Plissey, Executive Director, Maine Potato Commission PL 1975, c. 554 14 MRSA 704-A; 36 MRSA 4561 ff 147 Me. 417; 268 A.2d 884; 61 S.Ct. 246; 139 F.2d 294
12/06/1978 Incompatibility of Representative holding appointed position within the executive branch S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG Maynard Conners, House Con. Res. 1975, c. 4; PL 1977, c. 579 2 MRSA 7; 12 MRSA 1951; 30 MRSA 601 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3 19771007; 19780106 Includes 19771007 & 19780106 AG Opinions
12/07/1978 Review of cost overruns: §1122 vs. CON David A. Williams, AAG Carl V. O'Donnell, Director, Division of Health Planning & Development 42 CFR 100.103
12/07/1978 Legislation to control hospital costs David A. Williams, AAG David E. Smith, Commissioner, Department of Human Services 151 Me. 438; 225 A.2d 424; 94 US 113; 54 S.Ct. 505; 75 S.Ct. 461; 80 S.Ct. 813
12/07/1978 Social Service Coordinator - P.L. 1977, c. 673 (32 MRSA §§7001 et seq.) Carmen L. Coulombe, AAG Elinor F. C. Nackley, Director, Division of Licensing and Certification PL 1977, c. 673 32 MRSA 7001 ff Includes PL & regulations
12/11/1978 Commissioner of Educational & Cultural Services Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Inge L. Foster, Chairman, State Board of Education PL 1975, c. 771 5 MRSA 1 ff; 20 MRSA 1-A
12/11/1978 Constitutionality of proposed legislation concerning municipal exemption from county taxes S. Kirk Studstrup, AAG John D. Chapman, Senate 30 MRSA 1 ff; 30 MRSA 251 ff; 30 MRSA 1001; 30 MRSA 1121 ff 141 Me. 442; 146 Me. 239 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
12/13/1978 Drinking in public Stephen L. Diamond, AAG David H. Brenerman, House 15 MRSA 3103; 15 MRSA 3501 ff; 17 MRSA 2003; 17-A MRSA 402; 17-A MRSA 501; 22 MRSA 1361 ff; 22 MRSA 2383; 28 MRSA 303
12/19/1978 Policies of the Oil Burner Men's Licensing Board Sarah Redfield, AAG Sherry F. Huber, House 5 MRSA 8002; 5 MRSA 8051 ff; 32 MRSA 2301; 32 MRSA 2303; 32 MRSA 2353
12/19/1978 Authority of the Oil Burner Men's Licensing Board Sarah Redfield, AAG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House PL 1977, c. 663 5 MRSA 8051 ff; 32 MRSA 2301; 32 MRSA 2353; 32 MRSA 2402; 32 MRSA 2404 232 A.2d 809; 260 A.2d 539; 300 A.2d 736; 316 A.2d 351; 328 A.2d 791; 459 F.2d 178
12/20/1978 Secondary vocational student record processing Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Whitney Newcomb, Director, Division of Programs Operations, Department of Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 805; 20 USCA 1232; 20 USCA 2391
12/20/1978 Licenses to solemnize marriages Steven F. Wright, AAG Doris Hayes, Deputy Secretary of State 19 MRSA 1 ff; 46 USCA 201 254 A.2d 46
12/20/1978 Application of 5 M.R.S.A. §15 to the Attorney General and other constitutional officers, relating to former state employees participating in certain matters against the state Donald G. Alexander, Deputy AG Paul Boudreau, House PL 1975, c. 539; PL 1975, c. 770; PL 1977, c. 696 5 MRSA 7; 5 MRSA 10; 5 MRSA 14; 5 MRSA 15; 5 MRSA 191; 5 MRSA 711; 10 MRSA 751; 18 USCA 207 3 Me. 481; 95 Me. 564; 96 Me. 125; 113 Me. 317; 123 Me. 359; 124 Me. 14; 130 Me. 36; 137 Me. 120; 138 Me. 339; 278 A.2d 699; 308 A.2d 554; 330 A.2d 912; 371 A.2d 640; 99 US 508 Me. Const. Art. IX, §11 19751205 Includes 19751205 AG Opinion
12/21/1978 Elevator need in SMVTI's new building construction facility Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG William C. Warren, Acting Director, Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute 40 CFR 84.23
12/26/1978 Maintaining records of convictions Steven F. Wright, AAG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1975, c. 763; PL 1977, c. 510 1 MRSA 401 ff; 15 MRSA 3103; 15 MRSA 3308; 16 MRSA 601 ff; 17 MRSA 2551; 17 MRSA 2651; 17-A MRSA 201 ff; 29 MRSA 893; 29 MRSA 1312; 29 MRSA 1313; 29 MRSA 1315; 29 MRSA 1316; 29 MRSA 2304 363 A.2d 724; 371 A.2d 413; 227 F.Supp. 751
12/26/1978 Private investigator's license Michael G. Messerschmidt, AAG Bradford Small, Commanding Officer, Licensing Bureau, Maine State Police PL 1977, c. 508 5 MRSA 552; 5 MRSA 711; 5 MRSA 1001; 32 MRSA 6061 19610201
12/28/1978 Death certificates Thomas E. Geyer, AAG Marian Perkins, Supervisor, Office of Vital Records 22 MRSA 2842; 32 MRSA 451 ff; 32 MRSA 2561 ff; 32 MRSA 3263 ff
12/29/1978 Consultations with Maine Medical Association re Medicaid fee schedules John M. R. Paterson, Deputy AG David E. Smith, Commissioner, Department of Human Services PL 1977, c. 579 5 MRSA 206 ff; 10 MRSA 1101; 15 USCA 1; 15 USCA 12 ff; 15 USCA 45 ff 63 S.Ct. 307; 81 S.Ct. 523; 85 S.Ct. 1585; 89 S.Ct. 510; 92 S.Ct. 609; 95 S.Ct. 2004; 96 S.Ct. 3110 45 CFR 250
12/29/1978 Bottle bill Sarah Redfield, AAG Peter W. Danton, Senate 1 MRSA 72; 32 MRSA 1861 ff 128 Me. 293; 336 A.2d 861 19780216; 19780308 Includes 19780216 AG Opinion
01/03/1979 79-2 Validity of Board of Environmental Protection conditions in Pittston permit John M. R. Paterson, Deputy AG Henry E. Warren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection 16 USCA 1451 ff; 33 USCA 1221 ff; 46 USCA 391a 310 A.2d 736; 80 S.Ct. 813; 98 S.Ct. 988 US Const. Art. VI 33 CFR 160.35
01/04/1979 79-1 Authorizing absent legislator to vote without being physically present John M. R. Paterson, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §7; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §7; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 4, §1; Me. Const. Art. IX, §11 19761029 Includes 19761029 AG Opinion
01/11/1979 79-3 Liability for the Maine Potato Tax Sarah Redfield, AAG Edwin Plissey, Executive Director, Maine Potato Commission 36 MRSA 4561 ff; 7 USCA 612c 157 Me. 41; 328 A.2d 791; 336 A.2d 861 7 CFR 2880 19781106
01/12/1979 79-4 Staggered elections for assessors and overseeers in plantations John M. R. Paterson, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker 30 MRSA 2060; 30 MRSA 5607 ff
01/18/1979 Opinions of the Attorney General on Legislative matters Richard S. Cohen, AG Legislature 5 MRSA 195
01/23/1979 79-5 Constitutionality of Section 783(6) of the Financial Responsibility Act Richard S. Cohen, AG Laurence E. Connolly, Jr., House 29 MRSA 781 ff; 11 USCA 35; 11 USCA 101 ff; 11 USCA 523; 11 USCA 525 270 A.2d 362; 91 S.Ct. 1704 US Const. Art. VI
01/24/1979 79-6 Removal of town managers - interpretation of 30 M.R.S.A. §2313 (1978) William R. Stokes, AAG Walter W. Hichens, Senate PL 1969, c. 438 11 MRSA 2-309; 30 MRSA 2301 ff; 30 MRSA 2311 ff 63 Me. 167; 156 Me. 115; 75 S.Ct. 123
01/25/1979 79-8 Eligibility of Passamaquoddy Tribe, Pleasant Point Reservation, to participate in the Social Security program as a separate political subdivision Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Gary R. King, Field Examiner III, Maine Retirement System 22 MRSA 4706; 22 MRSA 4716; 22 MRSA 4717; 22 MRSA 4734; 22 MRSA 4831-A
01/26/1979 79-7 Airport use charge Richard S. Cohen, AG James A. McBreairty, Senate 159 Me. 420; 335 A.2d 904; 90 S.Ct. 135; 92 S.Ct. 1349 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
01/29/1979 79-9 Authority of the Commissioner of Public Safety to suspend any or all of his rules and regulations regarding motor vehicle inspection stations and stickers Richard S. Cohen, AG George Carroll, House PL 1977, c. 551 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 29 MRSA 2122; 29 MRSA 2124
01/29/1979 79-10 Pension pay - retired Major Donald Herron Kay R. H. Evans, AAG John R. Nicholas, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Public Safety 25 MRSA 1501; 25 MRSA 1591; RS 1954, c. 15
01/30/1979 79-11 Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - retirement Kay R. H. Evans, AAG P. R. Gingrow, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1121; 12 MRSA 1952; 12 MRSA 3502 19720225
01/31/1979 79-12 Confidentiality of mental health agency records Richard F. Howard, AAG David H. Brenerman, House 15 MRSA 3308; 34 MRSA 1-B; 34 MRSA 1-C; 34 MRSA 2001; 34 MRSA 2051 ff 19751201; 19780906
02/02/1979 79-13 Authority of Legislature to regulate salaries paid to certain county employees Richard S. Cohen, AG Frank Wood, House 30 MRSA 201; 30 MRSA 251 ff 136 Me. 432; 137 Me. 233; 376 A.2d 463 19760212; 19770201; 19770622
02/05/1979 79-13A Final discharge of persons serving a life sentence Nancy Downs, Administrative Assistant, Maine Parole Board William Laubenstein, III, AAG 34 MRSA 1678 19790221 This is a memo to the AG. Refer to opinion 19790221
02/05/1979 79-13B Legislative intent of Chapter 180, Public Laws of 1969, relating to immunity from liability for liquor store employees selling to minors Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Guy Marcotte, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages PL 1969, c. 81; PL 1969, c. 180 28 MRSA 1; 28 MRSA 155; 28 MRSA 401; 28 MRSA 1058
02/05/1979 79-14 Public access to statistical information of a public hospital Thomas E. Geyer, AAG Walter W. Hichens, Senate 1 MRSA 401 ff; 22 MRSA 351 ff
02/06/1979 79-15 1975 dam registration Allan A. Toubman, AAG Frank W. Ricker, Executive Director, Soil and Water Conservation Commission PL 1975, c. 542 12 MRSA 303 259 A.2d 30 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
02/07/1979 79-16 Special legislation authorizing the selectman of Kennebunk to place tax refund question before the next town meeting Richard S. Cohen, AG James K. McMahon, House 36 MRSA 504; 36 MRSA 841 3 Me. 326; 245 A.2d 271; 267 A.2d 907; 288 A.2d 718; 395 A.2d 107 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §13; US Const. Art. I, §6-A
02/12/1979 79-17 Voting on budgets and making motions to amend budgets of school administrative district by school administrative district employees Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Carl Smith, House; Len Lougee, House 20 MRSA 226
02/13/1979 79-18 Constitutionality of the proposed lottery for the distribution of moose hunting permits Richard S. Cohen, AG Harold L. Silverman, Senate PL 1979, c. 56; LD 254 (108th Legis. 1977); LD 588 (108th Legis. 1977) 8 MRSA 363; 17 MRSA 330 ff; 17-A MRSA 951 ff; 18 USCA 1301 ff 19770407 Includes 19770407 AG Opinion
02/15/1979 79-19 Health facilities cost review board-consumer membership William R. Stokes, AAG Sandra K. Prescott, House 22 MRSA 351 ff 156 Me. 115; 231 A.2d 441; 328 A.2d 791; 335 A.2d 607; 345 A.2d 504; 363 A.2d 688; 363 A.2d 1372; 368 A.2d 602; 374 A.2d 317
02/15/1979 79-20 Constitutionality of proposal that any town paying 45% or more of county tax appropriation automatically have a representative on the board of county commissioners Richard S. Cohen, AG Donald O'Leary, Senate 30 MRSA 101; 30 MRSA 105-A ff; 30 MRSA 251; 30 MRSA 301; 30 MRSA 404 315 A.2d 211; 316 A.2d 508; 84 S.Ct. 526; 84 S.Ct. 1362; 88 S.Ct. 1114; 90 S.Ct. 791 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §3; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §2
02/16/1979 79-21 Airport use charge Richard S. Cohen, AG James A. McBreairty, Senate 30 MRSA 4251 ff; 49 USCA 1513 560 F.2d 1036; 12 S.Ct. 121; 92 S.Ct. 1349 US Const. Art. III, §8; US Const. Art. VI
02/20/1979 79-22 Opinion request regarding the legality of P. & S.L. 1978, Chapter 94 and proposed legislation to repeal it, relating to setting off portion of Wales and annex the same to the town of Sabattus Richard S. Cohen, AG Darryl N. Brown, House P&SL 1973, c. 87; P&SL 1977, c. 94 1 MRSA 7; 30 MRSA 2002 38 Me. 37; 108 Me. 73; 123 Me. 121; 132 Me. 328 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §19
02/20/1979 79-23 Constitutionality of preventing non-residents from contributing to candidates for federal offices elected from within this state Richard S. Cohen, AG Harold L. Silverman, Senate 2 USCA 441a; 18 USCA 608 61 S.Ct. 1031; 96 S.Ct. 612
02/21/1979 79-24 Alternative voting procedures established under 20 MRSA §226-A Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Harold L. Hanson, House 20 MRSA 225 ff
02/21/1979 79-25 The applicability of certain fishing restrictions to fish weirs outside the jurisdiction of towns and cities Jeffrey R. Pidot, AAG Harry L. Vose, House 12 MRSA 6525; 38 MRSA 1021 ff
02/21/1979 79-25A Discharge of persons serving a life sentence William Laubenstein, III, AAG Nancy Downs, Administrative Assistant, Maine Parole Board 34 MRSA 1675; 34 MRSA 1678 232 A.2d 809; 249 A.2d 38; 388 F.Supp. 649; 528 F.2d 370; 92 S.Ct. 2593 Includes memo, which is itself numbered as Opinion 79-13A
02/22/1979 79-26 Request for an opinion regarding range changes in the Department of Conservation Robert J. Stolt, Deputy AG Jasper S. Wyman, House PL 1975, c. 147; PL 1977, c. 579
02/22/1979 79-28 Conflict of interest of William F. Gore for serving on the Maine Milk Commission Richard S. Cohen, AG Maria A. Hanley, Chairman, Maine Milk Commission 7 MRSA 2951 ff; 17 MRSA 3104; 20 MRSA 309-C; 20 MRSA 1053; 30 MRSA 2251 102 Me. 431; 124 Me. 14; 330 A.2d 787; 330 A.2d 912; 377 A.2d 84 Me. Const. Art. III, §4
02/23/1979 79-29 Request for interpretation of 3 M.R.S.A. §2, relating to legislative expense account Robert J. Stolt, Deputy AG William Garside, Legislative Finance PL 1963, c. 398 3 MRSA 2
02/26/1979 79-30 Exemption from registration under the Transient Seller of Consumer Merchandise Act of vendors who sell at the annual antique show sponsored by the Junior League of Bangor Cheryl Harrington, AAG Howard M. Trotzky, Senate 32 MRSA 4681 ff
02/27/1979 79-27 Formal opinion request for State Employees Health Insurance Board of Trustees William C. Nugent, AAG Richard A. Dieffenbach, State Controller 5 MRSA 285; 26 MRSA 979-D
02/27/1979 79-31 Amending county estimates by county commissioners after having been approved by the county legislative delegation Richard S. Cohen, AG Jerome Emerson, Senate 30 MRSA 251 ff 39 Me. 350; 52 Me. 529; 71 Me. 361; 137 Me. 233; 376 A.2d 463
02/28/1979 79-32 Authority of Legislature to regulate salaries paid to certain county employees Richard S. Cohen, AG Frank Wood, House 30 MRSA 201; 30 MRSA 251 ff; 30 MRSA 801 136 Me. 432; 137 Me. 233; 376 A.2d 463 19750430; 19760212; 19770201; 19770622 This is identical to 79-13
02/28/1979 79-33 Municipal authority to hold federal government harmless; emergency shoreline protection project Philip Ahrens, AAG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor 30 MRSA 1917; 30 MRSA 3553
02/28/1979 79-34 Title 5 § 711(2)(A)(6)(d), (e), (f) and (g) Richard S. Cohen, AG George A. Henry, Personnel Officer, Department of Human Services PL 1975, c. 755; PL 1977, c. 674 5 MRSA 711 158 Me. 180; 268 A.2d 884; 304 A.2d 377; 347 A.2d 605 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §20 19770715
03/01/1979 79-35 Legal authority of town to contribute money to nonprofit organizations Rae Ann French, AAG Walter L. Bunker, House 30 MRSA 1911 ff; 30 MRSA 5101 ff 126 Me. 121; 152 Me. 440; 155 Me. 151 Me. Const. Art. I, §21; Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1 19770302; 19771114 Includes 19770302 & 19771114 AG Opinions
03/02/1979 79-36 Constitutionality of establishing a moose hunting season for residents only Richard S. Cohen, AG David S. Paul, House 335 A.2d 607; 68 S.Ct. 1156; 98 S.Ct. 1852 US Const. Art. IV, §2
03/02/1979 79-37 Authority of a department or agency of county government to make intra-departmental transfers in the county budget as approved by the Legislature William R. Stokes, AAG John Michael, House 30 MRSA 252 ff 19751126; 19760212; 19770622
03/05/1979 79-38 Authority of a county legislative delegation to subpoena witnesses and to compel production of documents in connection with its review of annual estimates prepared by county commissioners Richard S. Cohen, AG Jerome Emerson, Senate PL 1975, c. 593 3 MRSA 165; 3 MRSA 401 ff 264 A.2d 1; 47 S.Ct. 319; 77 S.Ct. 1173; 77 S.Ct. 1203; 83 S.Ct. 889; 92 S.Ct. 1670 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art.
03/06/1979 79-39 Constitutionality of two bills relating to reimbursement of sales tax Richard S. Cohen, AG David G. Huber, Senate; Michael D. Pearson, House LD 23 (109th Legis. 1979); LD 32 (109th Legis. 1979); LD 457 (109th Legis. 1979) 36 MRSA 2011; 36 MRSA 4367 3 Me. 326; 4 Me. 140; 103 Me. 218; 157 Me. 104; 245 A.2d 271; 267 A.2d 907; 395 A.2d 107 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §13; US Const. Art. I, §6-A
03/06/1979 79-40 Appropriate means of introducing to the Legislature an application to Congress for a constitutional convention under Article V of the United States Constitution Richard S. Cohen, AG Swift Tarbell, III, House SP 104 (75th Legis. 1911); LD 425 (94th Legis. 1949); LD 460 (95th Legis. 1951); LD 1315 (95th Legis. 1951): SP 520 (101st Legis. 1963); LD 354 (101st Legis. 1963); LD 1428 (104th Legis. 1969); LD 1435 (105th Legis. 1971); HP 156 (106th Legis. 1973); HP 857 (106th Legis. 1973) 40 S.Ct. 495; 42 S.Ct. 217; 91 S.Ct. 882 US Const. Art. VI
03/08/1979 79-41 Legality of a sanitary inspection of an establishment not subject to licensure under 22 M.R.S.A. §2491 et seq. Sarah L. Downs, AAG James Datsis, Division of Health Engineering, Department of Human Services 22 MRSA 454; 22 MRSA 1013; 22 MRSA 2491 ff 66 S.Ct. 494; 70 S.Ct. 357
03/08/1979 79-42 Violations of the Maine Conflict of Interest Law by former director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages Richard S. Cohen, AG Lance Tapley PL 1971, c. 615; PL 1975, c. 539; PL 1975, c. 770 1 MRSA 72; 5 MRSA 15; 5 MRSA 287; 5 MRSA 711; 28 MRSA 51 ff; 28 MRSA 151; 28 MRSA 902; 18 USCA 202; 18 USCA 207 124 Me. 14; 144 Me. 40; 306 A.2d 127; 314 A.2d 60; 336 A.2d 861; 359 A.2d 59; 364 A.2d 868; 371 A.2d 640; 372 A.2d 579; 372 A.2d 1043; 377 A.2d 448; 381 A.2d 648; 382 A.2d 290; 396 A.2d 1007 19751205; 19781220
03/09/1979 79-43 An Act Concerning Surplus Funds for Lewiston-Auburn Airport Authority Robert J. Stolt, Deputy AG Stephen T. Hughes, House P&SL 1967, c. 178; LD 1997 (105th Legis. 1971) 97 S.Ct. 1505
03/13/1979 79-44 Prohibition of any member of the Penobscot Tribe from holding tribal offices due to felony conviction Richard S. Cohen, AG Charles Rhynard, Commissioner, Department of Indian Affairs 22 MRSA 4706; 22 MRSA 4716; 22 MRSA 4717; 22 MRSA 4780; 22 MRSA 4793 10 S.Ct. 299; 74 S.Ct. 693; 88 S.Ct. 1114; 90 S.Ct. 791; 94 S.Ct. 2655 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A
03/13/1979 79-45 Maine potato tax Sarah Redfield, AAG Luman P. Mahany, House 36 MRSA 4561 ff
03/13/1979 79-46 Dredging by Department of Transportation in Portland Harbor Richard S. Cohen, AG Lee Schepps, Director, Bureau of Public Lands P&SL 1856, c. 654; P&SL 1917, c. 192; P&SL 1919, c. 84; P&SL 1929, c. 114; P&SL 1945, c. 129; P&SL 1957, c. 190; P&SL 1969, c. 196; PL 1971, c. 498; P&SL 1973, c. 214 12 MRSA 514-A; 12 MRSA 552; 23 MRSA 4205; 23 MRSA 4206 19750313; 19760701; 19760909
03/13/1979 79-47 Applications made to Congress subsequent to the adoption of Joint Rule 35 or its predecessors without first being approved in accordance with said rule Richard S. Cohen, AG John L. Martin, Speaker SP 733 (103rd Legis. 1967); LD 1428 (104th Legis. 1969); SP 107 (105th Legis. 1971); SP 148 (105th Legis. 1971); SP 757 (105th Legis. 1971); HP 857 (106th Legis. 1973) US Const. Art. V
03/13/1979 79-49 Bottle bill Sarah Redfield, AAG Bonnie D. Post, House 32 MRSA 1859; 32 MRSA 1863; 32 MRSA 1866; 32 MRSA 1869 300 A.2d 736; 328 A.2d 791; 336 A.2d 861
03/15/1979 79-48 Legal significance of the title and statement of fact of a bill Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Judy Kany, House; David Ault, Senate 241 A.2d 802; 328 A.2d 791; 336 A.2d 861
03/20/1979 79-50 Legislative history of 5 M.R.S.A. §§1743, 1743-A, relating to public improvement contracts Robert J. Stolt, Deputy AG Richard G. Bachelder, Director, Bureau of Public Improvements PL 1957, c. 340; PL 1961, c. 234; PL 1963, c. 118; PL 1963, c. 164; PL 1967, c. 409; PL 1973, c. 154; PL 1973, c. 274; PL 1975, c. 303; PL 1977, c. 771 5 MRSA 1743; 5 MRSA 1743-A
03/21/1979 79-51 Incompatibility or conflict of interest between the position of assistant director of finance for the Maine State Housing Authority and elective office on a city council Richard S. Cohen, AG Richard H. Pierce, Senate 5 MRSA 679-A; 30 MRSA 4601-A; 30 MRSA 4603; 30 MRSA 4651 114 Me. 443 19770422
03/22/1979 79-52 Constitutionality of LD 661, relating to qualifications of candidates for state office Richard S. Cohen, AG Nancy Payne, House PL 1971, c. 41; LD 661 (109th Legis. 1979) 21 MRSA 443; 21 MRSA 445; 21 MRSA 448; 21 MRSA 492; 21 MRSA 494 137 Me. 350 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §6
03/26/1979 79-53 Reimbursement by legislature of municipalities for more than 50% of the property tax losses caused by property tax exemption Richard S. Cohen, AG Raymond L. Halperin, State Tax Assessor Con. Res. 1977, c. 5 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §23
03/26/1979 79-54 Power of Board of Dental Examiners to control reciprocity by regulation David Roseman, AAG Walter W. Crites, Secretary, Maine Board of Dental Examiners 5 MRSA 8056; 5 MRSA 8057; 32 MRSA 1085; 32 MRSA 1099; 32 MRSA 2424; 32 MRSA 3654; 32 MRSA 4861 105 Me. 301; 251 A.2d 427
03/26/1979 79-55 Limited exemption from licensing and registration laws granted to owners of farm and special equipment Richard S. Cohen, AG William Blodgett, House 29 MRSA 242-A; 29 MRSA 255
03/26/1979 79-56 Incompatibility of office of selectman of a town being employed as an officer of the United States Army Corps of Engineers John M. R. Paterson, Deputy AG James R. McBreairty, Senate 19420612; 19680725
03/26/1979 79-57 Requirement of sheriffs to provide aid to local law enforcement upon request by local law officer James R. Erwin, AAG Glen Torrey, House 30 MRSA 1002
03/27/1979 79-58 Legislative procedure for dealing with initiative petitions which the Secretary of State has certified as valid Richard S. Cohen, AG John L. Martin, Speaker Con. Res. 1975, c. 2 21 MRSA 1355 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §21; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §22
03/28/1979 79-64 Limitations on the construction or use of roads in the scientific forestry area of Baxter State Park Sarah Redfield, AAG George M. Ruopp, Forester, Baxter State Park P&SL 1931, c. 23; P&SL 1933, c. 3; P&SL 1939, c. 1; P&SL 1939, c. 122; P&SL 1941, c. 1; P&SL 1941, c. 95; P&SL 1943, c. 1; P&SL 1943, c. 91; P&SL 1945, c. 1; P&SL 1947, c. 1; P&SL 1949, c. 1; P&SL 1949, c. 2; P&SL 1955, c. 1; P&SL 1955, c. 3; P&SL 1955, c. 61; P&SL 1963, c. 1 12 MRSA 900 19730413 Includes 19730413 AG Opinion
03/29/1979 79-59 Payment of unpaid amount remaining on a teacher's contract and teacher evaluations Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Donald Strout, House PL 1977, c. 580 5 MRSA 1006; 20 MRSA 161; 20 MRSA 851; 26 MRSA 621 ff; 26 MRSA 961 ff
03/30/1979 79-60 Decontrol of milk pricing Richard S. Cohen, AG Luman P. Mahany, House PL 1975, c. 517 5 MRSA 8055; 7 MRSA 2951 ff 160 Me. 366 19780509 Includes 19780509 AG Opinion
03/30/1979 79-61 Payment of municipalities for tuition to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy William R. Stokes, AAG James P. Elias, House 25 MRSA 2805
04/03/1979 79-62 Appropriation of excise taxes by county commissioners from unorganized territories for use outside the unorganized territories Richard S. Cohen, AG James A. McBreairty, Senate PL 1977, c. 698 30 MRSA 5801; 36 MRSA 1489 19780217
04/03/1979 79-63 Constitutionality of proposed amendment to Joint Rule 37 relating to resubmission of bills Richard S. Cohen, AG Donald Carter, House 109 Me. 169; 146 Me. 211 Me. Const. Art. I, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §9; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §13
04/05/1979 79-65 Prohibition of seine set within 2,000 feet of weir by Land Use Regulatory Commission Edward F. Bradley, Jr., AAG Harry Vose, House 12 MRSA 685-B; 12 MRSA 6525; 38 MRSA 1022
04/06/1979 79-66 L.D. 777, An Act Creating a State House and Blaine House Commission Robert J. Stolt, Deputy AG David Ault, Senate; Judy Kany, House LD 2172 (108th Legis. 1977); PL 1979, c. 536 Me. Const. Art. III; Me. Const. Art. V 19770916; 19780331
04/06/1979 79-67 Applicability of freedom of access law, 1 M.R.S.A. § 401, et seq., to hospital board meetings Richard S. Cohen, AG Luman P. Mahany, House 1 MRSA 401 ff
04/09/1979 79-68 Constitutionality of state providing financial support to public schools Richard S. Cohen, AG Howard M. Trotzky, Senate 20 MRSA 4741 ff 68 Me. 582; 109 Me. 169; 134 Me. 414; 153 Me. 469; 155 Me. 151; 156 Me. 250; 261 A.2d 58 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 1, §1
04/09/1979 Baxter State Park Sarah Redfield, AAG Richard S. Cohen, AG PL 1933, c. 281; P&SL 1945, c. 1; P&SL 1947, c. 1; P&SL 1949, c. 1; P&SL 1949, c. 2; P&SL 1955, c. 2; P&SL 1955, c. 4; P&SL 1961, c. 21; P&SL 1965, c. 30; PL 1969, c. 557 12 MRSA 901; 12 MRSA 1701 316 A.2d 351; 385 A.2d 189 19730413
04/11/1979 79-69 Conflict of interest of county treasurer acting as lobbyist Richard S. Cohen, AG Philip Berry, House PL 1977, c. 657 3 MRSA 311 ff; 30 MRSA 601 ff 113 Me. 317; 114 Me. 443; 130 Me. 36; 330 A.2d 912
04/12/1979 79-70 Agency shop or service fee in lieu of union dues under the State Employees Labor Relations Act Richard S. Cohen, AG Joyce E. Lewis, House PL 1973, c. 774; LD 391 (108th Legis. 1977); LD 493 (109th Legis. 1979); LD 597 (109th Legis. 1979) 26 MRSA 979 ff 217 A.2d 203; 380 A.2d 186; 71 S.Ct. 153; 97 S.Ct. 1782
04/17/1979 79-71 Legislature reimbursing municipalities for watercraft exempt from personal property taxation Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Patrick Jackson, House Con. Res. 1977, c. 5 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §23
04/18/1979 79-77 Reimbursement obligation of state to municipalities under Article IV, Part 3, §23 of the constitution Andre G. Janelle, AAG Bonnie D. Post, House Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §23
04/18/1979 79-78 Authority of municipalities to impose service charges on houses of religious worship Andre G. Janelle, AAG Robert G. Gillis, House 36 MRSA 652
04/18/1979 79-72 Meaning of "ex officio" Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Bill Brown, Committee on State Government 7 MRSA 2952 19650216 Includes 19650216 AG Opinion
04/20/1979 79-73 Interpretation of 25 M.R.S.A. § 2031, relating to concealed weapons Michael E. Saucier, AAG Leland Davis, House 12 MRSA 2456; 25 MRSA 2031 284 A.2d 288; 383 A.2d 1385; 390 A.2d 479
04/23/1979 79-74 Municipal service charges Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG David H. Brenerman, House 36 MRSA 652; 36 MRSA 656 58 Me. 590; 62 Me. 62; 62 Me. 451; 67 Me. 135; 70 Me. 515; 82 Me. 39; 84 Me. 212; 93 Me. 586; 106 Me. 527; 109 Me. 169; 109 Me. 472; 111 Me. 486; 120 Me. 15; 123 Me. 379; 131 Me. 372; 133 Me. 4; 148 Me. 176; 333 A.2d 703; 21 S.Ct. 860; 57 S.Ct. 868; 93 S.Ct. 1001; 94 S.Ct. 1734 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
04/23/1979 79-75 L.D. 508, relating to the form of local consent resolution regarding State Housing Authority Assistance Allocation Robert J. Stolt, Deputy AG Judy Kany, House PL 1979, c. 521 30 MRSA 4552; 30 MRSA 4701
04/24/1979 79-76 Eligibility limitations contained within the Elderly Householders Tax and Rent Refund Act Richard S. Cohen, AG James K. McMahon, House PL 1973, c. 771 36 MRSA 6101 ff 320 A.2d 247; 364 A.2d 868; 79 S.Ct. 437; 90 S.Ct. 1153; 94 S.Ct. 1734; 97 S.Ct. 1021 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A
04/25/1979 79-79 Conflict of interest of member of municipal committee also serving as member of board of registration Richard S. Cohen, AG Barry J. Hobbins, House 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 41; 21 MRSA 43 19780509 Includes 19780509 AG Opinion
04/26/1979 79-80 Constitutionality of L.D. 23, reimbursing the town of Eastbrook for losses caused by excessive valuation Richard S. Cohen, AG David G. Huber, Senate; Michael D. Pearson, House LD 23 (109th Legis. 1979) 109 Me. 169; 133 Me. 532; 395 A.2d 107 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §13 19790306
04/26/1979 79-81 Recording of land subdivision plans Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG James A. McBreairty, Senate; William Blodgett, House LD 286 (109th Legis. 1979) 30 MRSA 4956; 32 MRSA 1661 ff
04/27/1979 79-82 Legality of appointment of member to full term as member of the Maine Labor Relations Board Richard S. Cohen, AG Gerard P. Conley, Senate PL 1969, c. 424; PL 1971, c. 609; PL 1973, c. 610; PL 1975, c. 564 5 MRSA 3; 26 MRSA 961 ff; 35 MRSA 1 79 Me. 426; 112 Me. 181; 119 Me. 282; 159 Me. 455; 281 A.2d 1 19770907
04/27/1979 79-104 Russet marketing order Sarah Redfield, AAG Joseph Williams, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture PL 1963, c. 192; PL 1971, c. 600 5 MRSA 8052; 5 MRSA 8053; 7 MRSA 991 ff; 7 MRSA 1011 ff; 7 USCA 608c 316 A.2d 351 7 CFR 950.13; 7 CFR 950.52
04/30/1979 79-83 Property tax status of Comsat antennas C.B. Olson, AAG Stephen J. Murray, Jr., Property Tax PL 1977, c. 595
04/30/1979 Requirement to complete basic training course at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy for deputy sheriff who is appointed solely for serving civil process William R. Stokes, AAG Georgette B. Berube, House 25 MRSA 2805; 30 MRSA 2
05/01/1979 79-84 Questions relating to L.D. 949, An Act to Allow Union to Negotiate on Behalf of Former Employees of a Company with which the Union is Negotiating Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Charles P. Pray, Senate PL 1979, c. 334 79 S.Ct. 773; 92 S.Ct. 383
05/02/1979 79-85 Qualifications for candidates for municipal office, notarization of nomination petitions, and acknowledgement of circulators Richard S. Cohen, AG Richard H. Pierce, Senate 4 MRSA 951; 4 MRSA 954; 21 MRSA 494; 30 MRSA 2060; 30 MRSA 5351 118 Me. 491
05/02/1979 79-86 Discharges to class A waters Gregory W. Sample, AAG Henry E. Warren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection PL 1977, c. 373; PL 1979, c. 444 38 MRSA 361-A; 38 MRSA 363; 38 MRSA 363-A; 38 MRSA 371-A Includes statutes
05/02/1979 79-87 Interpretation of Article IV, Part 3, §18 of the Maine Constitution relating to citizen initiatives and action by the Legislature Richard S. Cohen, AG John D. Chapman, Senate; Robert S. Howe, House PL 1977, c. 48; PL 1977, c. 109; PL 1979, c. 450; PL 1979, c. 456; PL 1979, c. 462; LD 469 (109th Legis. 1979); LD 699 (109th Legis. 1979); LD 793 (109th Legis. 1979); LD 986 (109th Legis. 1979); LD 993 (109th Legis. 1979); LD 1141 (109th Legis. 1979); LD 1267 (109th Legis. 1979) 20 MRSA 3747; 32 MRSA 1861 ff; 36 MRSA 451 143 Me. 227; 370 A.2d 654; 377 A.2d 1367 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §20; Me. Const. Art. VI, §3 19760921; 19770520; 19770708 Includes Appendix and 19770708 AG Opinion
05/02/1979 79-88 Maine Milk Commission Richard S. Cohen, AG Frank P. Wood, House PL 1957, c. 384 7 MRSA 2951 ff 331 A.2d 370 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; US Const. Amend 19790330; 19790426
05/03/1979 79-89 Eastport Port Authority Richard S. Cohen, AG Harry L. Vose, House P&SL 1977, c. 14 14 MRSA 4953; 30 MRSA 5053 1 Me. 361; 77 Me. 212; 96 Me. 234; 101 Me. 148; 111 Me. 91; 120 Me. 15; 134 Me. 414; 146 Me. 211; 150 Me. 33; 155 Me. 284; 160 Me. 309; 253 A.2d 309
05/04/1979 79-90 Issuance of licenses to facilities required to be licensed pursuant to Chapter 562 of Title 22, Maine Revised Statutes Annotated, when such facilities are not in compliance with local ordinances Sarah L. Downs, AAG James Datsis, Division of Health Engineering, Department of Human Services 22 MRSA 2491 ff
05/07/1979 79-91 Legality of an "opinion" of an auditor employed within Depositors Corporation William J. Kelleher, AAG Lawrence Parker, Jr., Secretary, Board of Accountancy 32 MRSA 3961 ff
05/09/1979 79-92 Registration of the Quebec Sugar Refinery under either the Maine Business Corporation Act or the Maine Nonprofit Corporation Act Steven F. Wright, AAG James Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State 13-A MRSA 404; 13-A MRSA 1201; 13-B MRSA 102; 13-B MRSA 1201
05/10/1979 79-93 Method of separating Ogunquit Village Corporation from the Town of Wells Richard S. Cohen, AG Jerome Emerson, Senate P&SL 1913, c. 203; P&SL 1973, c. 87; P&SL 1977, c. 94; P&SL 1979, c. 45 1 MRSA 7; 30 MRSA 1901; 30 MRSA 1911 ff; 30 MRSA 2002 21 Me. 58; 38 Me. 37; 45 Me. 133; 108 Me. 73; 123 Me. 121; 132 Me. 328; 134 Me. 414; 28 S.Ct. 40 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §14; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §19; Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1 19790220 Includes 19790220 AG Opinion
05/10/1979 79-105 Authority for the Board of Environmental Protection to adopt certain amendments to the State Implementation Plan for Air Quality Control Gregory W. Sample, AAG Henry E. Warren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection 23 MRSA 72; 23 MRSA 4202 ff; 29 MRSA 2127; 38 MRSA 343; 38 MRSA 347 ff; 38 MRSA 361; 38 MRSA 482; 38 MRSA 584 ff; 38 MRSA 590; 38 MRSA 606; 39 MRSA 1951 ff; 23 USCA 72; 23 USCA 109; 23 USCA 134; 42 USCA 4321 40 CFR 51.11 Includes 19790502 memo
05/11/1979 79-96 Time within which the Governor must act on a bill or resolution before it becomes law without his signature, Article IV, Part 3, §2 Richard S. Cohen, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor 5 MRSA 711 4 Me. 298; 7 Me. 31; 14 Me. 335; 16 Me. 181; 24 Me. 395; 30 Me. 226; 33 Me. 67; 47 Me. 238; 116 Me. 557; 125 Me. 529; 238 A.2d 226 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2 19510521; 19630626
05/14/1979 79-94 Opinions requested by Capitol Planning Commission Leon V. Walker, Jr., AAG Richard G. Bachelder, Director, Bureau of Public Improvements 5 MRSA 297; 5 MRSA 298
05/16/1979 79-97 L.D. 776, An Act to Establish the Beer and Wine Franchising Act Richard S. Cohen, AG Daniel B. Hickey, House PL 1979, c. 270 5 MRSA 206 ff; 10 MRSA 1101 ff; 15 USCA 1; 15 USCA 12 ff; 15 USCA 45 ff 118 Me. 367; 146 Me. 211; 372 A.2d 573; 376 A.2d 456; 63 S.Ct. 307; 95 S.Ct. 2004; 96 S.Ct. 3110; 97 S.Ct. 2549 Me. Const. Art. I, §11; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; US Const. Art. I, §10
05/17/1979 79-98 Bingham Water District Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1911, c. 13; P&SL 1913, c. 103; P&SL 1935, c. 62; P&SL 1957, c. 45 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1092 19710909 Includes 19710909 AG Opinion
05/17/1979 79-99 Holding of executive session by the Joint Standing Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to consider pending confirmation of Richard Barringer as Commissioner of the Department of Conservation Richard S. Cohen, AG James A. McBreairty, Senate PL 1975, c. 758; PL 1975, c. 771 1 MRSA 401 ff; 3 MRSA 151
05/17/1979 79-100 Group life insurance coverage for active retired justices and judges Richard S. Cohen, AG P. R. Gingrow, Maine State Retirement System PL 1923, c. 47; PL 1957, c. 38; PL 1961, c. 386; PL 1967, c. 189 4 MRSA 1 ff; 4 MRSA 102 ff; 4 MRSA 157-A; 4 MRSA 157-B; 5 MRSA 1151 ff; 5 MRSA 8051 241 A.2d 802; 359 A.2d 59
05/18/1979 79-101 Authority of municipality to enact ordinances regulating certain aspects of the operation of abortion clinics Richard S. Cohen, AG Gerard P. Conley, Senate PL 1979, c. 360; PL 1979, c. 363; PL 1979, c. 405; PL 1979, c. 413; LD 1410 (109th Legis. 1979) 22 MRSA 1591 ff; 30 MRSA 1917; 30 MRSA 1920; 30 MRSA 2151 308 A.2d 286; 354 A.2d 154; 96 S.Ct. 2831; 96 S.Ct. 2857 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1
05/18/1979 79-102 Legislative Documents 960 and 1137, relating to housing for low income persons Robert J. Stolt, Deputy AG Judy Kany, House PL 1979, c. 530; LD 1137 (109th Legis. 1979) 278 A.2d 699
05/18/1979 79-121 Special agency stores Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Guy Marcotte, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 53; 28 MRSA 101; 28 MRSA 103; 28 MRSA 153
05/21/1979 79-103 The authority of citizens to petition for the creation of a new position of business manager Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Harold Hanson, House 20 MRSA 226
05/22/1979 79-95 Applicability of Maine Administrative Procedure Act to Bureau of Taxation property tax valuation procedures Richard S. Cohen, AG Judy Kany, House 5 MRSA 8002; 35 MRSA 52; 36 MRSA 201; 36 MRSA 208; 36 MRSA 291 ff; 36 MRSA 305; 36 MRSA 553; 36 MRSA 601; 36 MRSA 701 ff 14 S.Ct. 1122 Includes Property Tax Division appraisal procedures
05/24/1979 79-106 Conflict between 32 M.R.S.A. §2417(4) and 16 CFR Part 456, relating to eye prescriptions David Roseman, AAG George S. Bournakel, Secretary-Treasurer, Maine State Board of Optometry 32 MRSA 2417 16 CFR 456
05/29/1979 79-107 Title of State of Maine to public reserved lands in the town of Osborn Richard S. Cohen, AG Richard Barringer, Acting Commissioner, Department of Conservation PL 1824, c. 254; PL 1824, c. 280; PL 1831, c. 492; PL 1832, c. 39; PL 1846, c. 217; PL 1973, c. 628; P&SL 1975, c. 113; Mass. L. 1786, c. 40 (November 9, 1786) 12 MRSA 554; 13 MRSA 3161; 30 MRSA 4151 16 Me. 349; 30 Me. 370; 33 Me. 300; 74 Me. 545; 97 Me. 331; 308 A.2d 253 Me. Const. Art. X
05/29/1979 79-108 Use of trade names by optometrists David Roseman, AAG Thomas J. Joyce, Jr., President, Board of Optometry 32 MRSA 2431 ff 293 A.2d 786; 99 S.Ct. 887
05/29/1979 79-109 L.D. 1068 - "An Act to Revise the Van Buren Light and Power District Charter" Richard S. Cohen, AG Harry L. Vose, House P&SL 1913, c. 203; P&SL 1973, c. 87; P&SL 1977, c. 94; P&SL 1979, c. 38; P&SL 1979, c. 45 1 MRSA 7; 14 MRSA 4953; 30 MRSA 1901; 30 MRSA 1911 ff; 30 MRSA 2002; 30 MRSA 5053 21 Me. 58; 38 Me. 37; 45 Me. 133; 108 Me. 73; 123 Me. 121; 132 Me. 328; 134 Me. 414; 28 S.Ct. 40 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §14; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §19; Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1 19790220; 19790510 Includes 19790220 & 19790510 AG Opiniona
05/30/1979 79-110 Regulations of the State Board of Education regarding teachers certificates Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Bonnie D. Post, House 20 MRSA 59 387 A.2d 757 05-071 CMR 115
05/30/1979 79-111 Discretion of State Treasurer under the housing mortgage insurance law to refuse to issue state general obligation bonds Richard S. Cohen, AG Jerrold Speers, State Treasurer PL 1977, c. 163 5 MRSA 15008; 10 MRSA 802; 20 MRSA 3508-A; 30 MRSA 4784 ff; 37-A MRSA 47 156 Me. 160 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-A ff
05/31/1979 79-112 Conflict between Chase Law, 36 MRSA §§563-564 and Article IX, §8 of the Maine Constitution, relating to land valuation Richard S. Cohen, AG Bonnie D. Post, House; Thomas Teague, Senate PL 1953, c. 111 36 MRSA 563; 36 MRSA 564 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
06/05/1979 79-113 Petition filed by voters of SAD #43 with the State Board of Education pursuant to 20 M.R.S.A. §301 Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 301; 21 MRSA 323; 21 MRSA 445; 30 MRSA 5353 114 Me. 557; 116 Me. 557; 126 Me. 620; 132 Me. 523 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18
06/08/1979 79-114 Reconstruction of a dam by camp owner's association at the mouth of Pleasant Pond in Alexander Richard S. Cohen, AG Harold L. Silverman, Senate P&SL 1903, c. 174 12 MRSA 554; 12 MRSA 685-A; 12 MRSA 2201 ff; 30 MRSA 4162; 35 MRSA 11; 35 MRSA 13-A; 38 MRSA 481 ff; 38 MRSA 611 ff; 38 MRSA 2482 ff; 16 USCA 817; 33 USCA 1341 33 USCA 1344 42 Me. 552; 61 Me. 25; 90 Me. 555; 90 Me. 576; 145 Me. 24; 156 Me. 295 19771207 Includes 19771207 AG Opinion
06/12/1979 79-115 Agricultural fairs Richard S. Cohen, AG John Michael, House PL 1977, c. 696 7 MRSA 61 ff; 30 MRSA 1917 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1 19790518
06/12/1979 79-116 Amendments to cost sharing formulas for school administrative districts Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG H. Sawin Millett, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Educational and Cultural Services 20 MRSA 305 110 Me. 192; 113 Me. 207
06/13/1979 79-117 Interpretation of 36 M.R.S.A. §4563, subsection 5, relating to the personnel law and compensation Robert J. Stolt, Deputy AG Dan Harlan, Agriculture P&SL 1975, c. 147; PL 1979, c. 164 36 MRSA 4563 391 A.2d 341 19740412; 19760510; 19760921
06/13/1979 79-118 State Harness Racing Commission Richard S. Cohen, AG Robert M. Farley, Senate PL 1953, c. 402 5 MRSA 3; 7 MRSA 61 ff; 8 MRSA 261 ff 86 Me. 185; 156 Me. 69; 310 A.2d 736; 330 A.2d 912; 380 A.2d 186 19741104; 19741203; 19730316
06/13/1979 79-119 Possible conflict of interest Peter B. Bickerman, AAG H. Donald DeMatteis, Superintendent, Bureau of Banking 9-B MRSA 211; 10 MRSA 8002 130 Me. 36; 281 A.2d 233; 330 A.2d 912
06/14/1979 79-120 Covenant Community Land Trust Richard S. Cohen, AG James C. Pitney, Jr., Staff Attorney, Maine State Housing Authority 30 MRSA 4551 ff; 30 MRSA 4763 328 A.2d 791; 345 A.2d 504; 374 A.2d 317; 550 F.2d 662
06/14/1979 79-122 Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport: participation as a local district and prior service credit for service rendered prior to date of incorporation of airport Kay R. H. Evans, AAG P. R. Gingrow, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1002; 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1094
06/14/1979 79-123 Conflict of interest of selectman of a town serving as an officer in the Army Corps of Engineers or as a part-time deputy sheriff John M. R. Paterson, Deputy AG James A. McBreairty, Senate 30 MRSA 951; 30 MRSA 959 7 Me. 14; 64 Me. 195; 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IX, §10 19370305; 19550209; 19660311
06/15/1979 79-124 Change in municipal fiscal year of South Portland Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Sharon B. Benoit, House 30 MRSA 5110; 36 MRSA 502; 36 MRSA 558
06/15/1979 79-125 Auburn-Lewiston Airport: Social Security Kay R. H. Evans, AAG P. R. Gingrow, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1221 ff
06/15/1979 79-126 Application of Maine's freedom of access law to meetings held by boards of county commissioners Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Frank P. Wood, House 1 MRSA 401 ff; 30 MRSA 101; 30 MRSA 151 400 A.2d 340 19740703; 19761123; 19770325; 19770406; 19770517
06/19/1979 79-127 Tribal Indian organizations Patricia M. McDonough, AAG David W. Bustin, Commissioner, Department of Manpower Affairs PL 1977, c. 483; PL 1977, c. 570 22 MRSA 2701 ff; 26 MRSA 1043
06/21/1979 79-128 Chapters 450 and 456 as competing measures necessary of inclusion on the ballot along with the initiative to repeal Maine's bottle law Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG James Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1979, c. 450; PL 1979, c. 456; PL 1979, c. 462 377 A.2d 1367 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18 19790502
06/26/1979 79-129 Entitlement of employees classified as "court reporters" to increases awarded as a result of collective bargaining Robert J. Stolt, Deputy AG Jadine O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Personnel PL 1977, c. 709; PL 1979, c. 269 26 MRSA 979 ff 19780619
06/27/1979 79-130 Policies of the Maine State Housing Authority as de facto regulations Richard S. Cohen, AG Judy Kany, House; David Ault, Senate 5 MRSA 8002; 5 MRSA 8051 ff; 30 MRSA 4552; 30 MRSA 4601; 30 MRSA 4602 90 S.Ct. 1011 Includes Maine State Housing Authority policies
06/29/1979 79-131 Authority of a board of county commissioners to make expenditures in excess of the legislatively approved county budget Richard S. Cohen, AG James A. McBreairty, Senate PL 1979, c. 671 5 MRSA 1507; 18 MRSA 251 ff; 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 252; 30 MRSA 408; 30 MRSA 801; 30 MRSA 958; 30 MRSA 1601 39 Me. 350; 52 Me. 529; 71 Me. 361; 137 Me. 233; 376 A.2d 463 19750430; 19750814; 19751126; 19760212; 19770201; 19790202; 19790227 Includes 19750430, 19751126; 19760212 & 19770201 AG Opinions
07/10/1979 79-132 Proper use of motor vehicle dealer registration plates Steven F. Wright, AAG Rodney S. Quinn, Secretary of State 29 MRSA 354
07/10/1979 79-133 Bills signed by governor more than ten days after they were presented to him Richard S. Cohen, AG James S. Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1979, c. 578; PL 1979, c. 579; PL 1979, c. 580 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2 19630626; 19760507 Includes 19630626 & 19760507 AG Opinions
07/10/1979 79-134 Compatibility of the positions of justice of the peace or notary public and constable Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Edmond L. Pelletier, Chief of Police, Greenville 64 Me. 195; 73 Me. 129; 114 Me. 443 19660325; 19680315; 19740904 Includes 19660325 & 19680315 AG Opinions
07/10/1979 79-135 Compatibility of the offices of notary public and constable Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG David Cole 5 MRSA 195; 30 MRSA 2052 64 Me. 195; 73 Me. 129; 114 Me. 443 19660325; 19680315; 19740904 Includes 19660325 & 19680315 AG Opinions
07/12/1979 79-136 Title 33 M.R.S.A. §§201-A and 201-B relating to a special session of the Legislature to address problems recently raised in connection with Maine's recording statute Richard S. Cohen, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor PL 1977, c. 504 33 MRSA 201 ff 101 Me. 466; 232 A.2d 524; 307 A.2d 1; 326 A.2d 1; 328 A.2d 791; 347 A.2d 605; 381 A.2d 665; 57 S.Ct. 615; 94 S.Ct. 532
07/17/1979 79-137 Statute relating to authorizing and setting up a procedure for amending municipal charters Richard S. Cohen, AG Patrick E. Paradis, House 30 MRSA 1912 ff 155 Me. 151; 366 A.2d 183 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1 Includes appendix
07/18/1979 79-138 Workers' compensation group self-insurance eligibility Charles D. Devoe, AAG James B. Perkins, Jr., Acting Chairman, Workers' Compensation Commission PL 1973, c., 559 39 MRSA 23
07/18/1979 79-139 Applicability of freedom of access law to Budworm Policy Review Committee Richard S. Cohen, AG Herbert Hartman, Temporary Deputy Commissioner, Department of Conservation 1 MRSA 401 ff 19760712; 19761215
07/25/1979 79-140 Authority of the Maine State Apprenticeship Council to approve numerical ratios in apprenticeship programs Patricia M. McDonough, AAG Marvin W. Ewing, Director, Bureau of Labor 29 CFR 29.5
07/26/1979 79-141 Assessment of fees under P.L. 1979, c. 439, relating to vehicle registrations Steven F. Wright, AAG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1979, c. 439 29 MRSA 152 359 A.2d 59
07/27/1979 79-142 Acceptance of deposits in lieu of retainage on construction contracts Robert J. Stolt, Deputy AG Richard G. Bachelder, Director, Bureau of Public Improvements 5 MRSA 1746; 14 MRSA 8102; 30 MRSA 4501; 37-A MRSA 53
07/27/1979 79-143 Executive Director Advisory Council to Human Services (Elderly) Robert J. Stolt, Deputy AG Jadine O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Personnel
07/27/1979 79-144 Application of freedom of access law to names of persons receiving fuel from the state under so-called federal "set-aside" program Cabanne Howard, AAG John Joseph, Director, Office of Energy Resources PL 1979, c. 372; PL 1979, c. 388 1 MRSA 401 ff; 5 MRSA 5005; 5 USCA 551; 5 USCA 552 400 A.2d 340
07/27/1979 79-151 Teacher certification regulations Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Inge L. Foster, Chairman, State Board of Education 20 MRSA 59 05-071 CMR 114; 05-071 CFR 115
07/27/1979 79-152 University of Maine - right to sell real property Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Laurence Connolly, House P&SL 1969, c. 229; P&SL 1973, c. 84 5 MRSA 1665; 5 MRSA 1741 ff
07/30/1979 79-145 Who may vote at a town meeting William R. Stokes, AAG Marjorie C. Hutchings 21 MRSA 241; 30 MRSA 2054
07/30/1979 79-146 Obligations to county and local employees working in the C.E.P. program Robert J. Stolt, Deputy AG J.P. Normand LaPlante PL 1979, c. 82; Resolves 1979, c. 23 30 MRSA 201; 30 MRSA 251 ff; 30 MRSA 801 136 Me. 432; 137 Me. 233; 376 A.2d 463 19760201; 19770201; 19790228 Includes 19790228 AG Opinion and memoranda
07/30/1979 79-147 Compatibility of office of Chairman of the Advisory Council to the Maine Employment Security Commission as well as a member of the Maine Guarantee Authority Sarah Redfield, AAG William D. Manheimer 10 MRSA 671; 10 MRSA 701 ff; 26 MRSA 1041 ff 114 Me. 443
07/31/1979 79-148 Interpretation of used car information statute Rae Ann French, AAG Peter Cloutier, House PL 1979, c. 464 10 MRSA 1471 ff; 29 MRSA 2122; 29 MRSA 2501 ff
08/03/1979 79-149 Compatibility of office of someone serving as director of a civil emergency preparedness agency and executive officer or member of executive body of any municipality Paul F. Macri, AAG Leslie B. Higgins, Deputy Director, Bureau of Civil Emergency Preparedness PL 1969, c. 369; PL 1969, c. 438 30 MRSA 1901; 30 MSRA 2055; 30 MRSA 2060; 30 MRSA 2253; 30 MRSA 2317; 37-A MRSA 53; 37-A MRSA 59 96 Me. 125
08/06/1979 79-150 Amending articles of incorporation of the Maine Capital Corporation beyond the language of enabling legislation Steven F. Wright, AAG Jerome F. Goldberg PL 1977, c. 548 5 MRSA 195; 10 MRSA 917; 10 MRSA 920; 10 MRSA 950 ff; 13-A MRSA 202; 15 USCA 681 ff
08/06/1979 79-153 Public Laws of 1979, chapters 443 and 552, relating to limitations on the right to reregister a vehicle Steven F. Wright, AAG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1979, c. 443; PL 1979, c. 552 29 MRSA 106 130 Me. 326; 156 Me. 123
08/06/1979 79-154 Conflicts between P.L. 1979, c. 434 and P.L. 1979, c. 479 Steven F. Wright, AAG James Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1979, c. 434; PL 1979, c. 479 21 MRSA 1397 156 Me. 123; 328 A.2d 791
08/09/1979 79-155 Use of charitable funds solicited from the general public by Jordan Alan Associates, Inc. Rae Ann French, AAG Ira B. Coffin, Chief of Police, Presque Isle 9 MRSA 5012; 25 MRSA 3701
08/14/1979 79-156 Assessment and payment of Forestry District Tax on Property within the town of Osborn Richard S. Cohen, AG Jerrold Speers, Treasurer, State of Maine PL 1965, c. 226; P&SL 1975, c. 113; PL 1977, c. 720; P&SL 1977, c. 87 12 MRSA 1201; 12 MRSA 1202; 12 MRSA 1601
08/14/1979 79-157 Experimental moose hunting season Richard S. Cohen, AG Glenn H. Manuel, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife PL 1979, c. 56; PL 1979, c. 543; LD 32 (109th Legis. 1979); LD 83 (109th Legis. 1979); LD 99 (109th Legis. 1979) 5 MRSA 8058; 12 MRSA 7463
08/17/1979 79-158 Creditable service for Augusta adult education (evening school) teacher Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1094
08/21/1979 79-159 Yacht Onalay Paul F. Macri, AAG Robert Flenner, Administrative officer, Maine Maritime Academy P&SL 1947, c. 24; P&SL 1961, c. 71 5 MRSA 1811; 22 MRSA 2387; 30 MRSA 51 ff 123 Me. 524; 382 A.2d 848
08/22/1979 79-160 Conflicts of interest Paul F. Macri, AAG Donna T. Mundy 19720308; 19730316; 19730612; 19790608
08/30/1979 79-161 Datatron request Steven F. Wright, AAG Rodney S. Quinn, Secretary of State PL 1979, c. 439 1 MRSA 401 ff; 5 MRSA 8051 ff; 29 MRSA 57-A
08/31/1979 79-162 Tax questions pertaining to the Maine Capital Corporation Jerome S. Matus, AAG Jerome F. Goldberg 36 MRSA 5129; 36 MRSA 5167; 36 MRSA 5202
09/04/1979 79-163 Licensing of public school driver education programs by the Secretary of State Steven F. Wright, AAG Swift Tarbell, III, House PL 1977, c. 289 20 MRSA 2451 ff; 29 MRSA 582; 29 MRSA 721 ff 363 A.2d 724; 369 A.2d 628; 377 A.2d 448
09/07/1979 79-164 Bureau of Forestry responsibility for structural fires Jeffrey R. Pidot, AAG Albert Willis, Bureau of Forestry PL 1979, c. 545 12 MRSA 1203; 12 MRSA 1601-A; 12 MRSA 8001 ff; 12 MRSA 9201; 12 MRSA 9204; 12 MRSA 9205; 30 MRSA 1201; 30 MRSA 1202
09/10/1979 79-165 Retirement benefit for former law enforcement officer (2nd retirement, after restoration to service) Kay R. H. Evans, AAG P. R. Gingrow, Maine State Retirement System PL 1955, c. 417; PL 1963, c. 372; PL 1979, c. 92; PL 1979, c. 200 5 MRSA 1121; 5 MRSA 1123; RS 1954, c. 64, §6
09/11/1979 79-166 Benefit entitlement of individuals with creditable service under more than one employer: opinion #2 Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 19770916; 19790911
09/11/1979 79-167 Benefit entitlement of individuals with creditable service under more than one employer: opinion #3 Kay R. H. Evans, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092 19770916; 19790911
09/12/1979 79-168 Electronically activated slot machine - status after September 14, 1979 Michael G. Messerschmidt, AAG Arthur A. Stilphen, Commissioner, Public Safety PL 1975, c. 499; PL 1979, c. 271 17 MRSA 330; 17 MRSA 1811; 17-A MRSA 952; 17-A MRSA 954; 17-A MRSA 956 19770421
09/19/1979 79-169 Reconsideration of S.A.D. cost sharing formula Richard S. Cohen, AG James K. McMahon, House 20 MRSA 305; 30 MRSA 2251
09/21/1979 79-170 Effective date of legislation Richard S. Cohen, AG James Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State Resolves 1907, c. 121; Con. Res. 1973, c. 2 RS 1903, c. 1, §5 104 Me. 17; 143 Me. 227; 147 Me. 89; 231 A.2d 617; 345 A.2d 504; 377 A.2d 448; 58 S.Ct. 395 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §13; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17 19671101; 19760507; 19770713
09/25/1979 79-171 Requirement for motor vehicle inspectors to obtain law enforcement training James R. Erwin, AAG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1979, c. 311; PL 1979, c. 559 25 MRSA 2805; 29 MRSA 34; 29 MRSA 52; 29 MRSA 341 ff
09/26/1979 79-172 Exclusive rights to use common, descriptive, or generic words John F. Dana, AAG David S. Silsby, Director, Legislative Research Office 5 MRSA 206 ff; 14 MRSA 8101 ff; 15 USCA 1057; 15 USCA 1114; 18 USCA 1891 ff; 42 USCA 2000a 390 A.2d 541; 98 F. 872; 243 F.2d 540; 259 F.2d 69; 508 F.2d 804; 520 F.2d 499; 22 US 1; 80 US 311; 96 US 245; 101 US 51; 2 S.Ct. 878; 8 S.Ct. 164; 21 S.Ct. 270; 28 S.Ct. 441; 31 S.Ct. 456; 34 S.Ct. 648; 36 S.Ct. 357; 39 S.Ct. 48; 56 S.Ct. 421; 59 S.Ct. 191; 85 S.Ct. 377; 91 S.Ct. 1357; 93 S.Ct. 1614; 94 S.Ct. 1347; 94 S.Ct. 1683; 96 S.Ct. 856; 96 S.Ct. 2465; 96 S.Ct. 2666; 110 USPQ 431
09/26/1979 79-173 Maintenance of the Maine State Retirement System's funding in a timely manner and on an actuarially sound level Richard S. Cohen, AG Bennett D. Katz, Senate PL 1941, c. 328; PL 1943, c. 30; PL 1947, c. 384; PL 1955, c. 417; PL 1969, c. 45; PL 1973, c. 369; PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1001 ff; RS 1930, c. 158, §20 ff http://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/jk2860_p4m26_1946.pdf; http://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/jk2860_p4r46_1954.pdf
09/27/1979 79-174 Authority of municipal officers to revise or alter proposed amendments to a municipal charter Richard S. Cohen, AG Dana C. Devoe, Senate Resolves 1969, c. 29 30 MRSA 1911 ff Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1
09/27/1979 79-175 Appointment of the Director of Lotteries and temporary appointments by the Governor Richard S. Cohen, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor PL 1975, c. 771 3 MRSA 151 ff; 5 MRSA 1; 8 MRSA 352 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8
09/27/1979 79-183 Possible adoption of a "Maine No. 1" potato grade Sarah Redfield, AAG Stewart N. Smith, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture PL 1965, c. 219 1 MRSA 72; 5 MRSA 207; 7 MRSA 442; 7 MRSA 951; 7 USCA 1622; 15 USCA 45 306 A.2d 127; 328 A.2d 791; 359 A.2d 59 7 CFR 51.1542; 7 CFR 1540 ff
10/02/1979 79-184 General jurisdiction of the State Auditor to perform postaudits on any department or agency of the state government Paul F. Macri, AAG George Rainville, State Auditor PL 1979, c. 127 3 MRSA 4; 4 MRSA 17; 5 MRSA 243; 5 MRSA 1621; 15 MRSA 1902 312 A.2d 522
10/02/1979 79-185 Chief deputy - appointment Paul F. Macri, AAG Charles Sharpe, Sheriff 30 MRSA 951 ff 114 Me. 537
10/03/1979 79-176 Various contingencies which may occur as a result of the resignation of the Penobscot County Register of Probate Richard S. Cohen, AG Dana C. Devoe, Senate 18 MRSA 251 ff 61 Me. 601; 161 Me. 445; 331 A.2d 370 Me. Const. Art. VI, §6
10/05/1979 79-177 SMAHP v. Biddeford District Court, relating to access by the physically handicapped Richard S. Cohen, AG Kenneth Sargeant, Investigator, Maine Human Rights Commission 5 MRSA 4592; 5 MRSA 4593 268 A.2d 884; 328 A.2d 791
10/05/1979 79-178 Legality of Director of the Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute to occupy a housing facility located at the institute Richard S. Cohen, AG Louis Jalbert, House 5 MRSA 8-B
10/05/1979 79-179 Recall of bills Richard S. Cohen, AG Walter A. Birt, House 104 Me. 17; 231 A.2d 617 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; US Const. Art. I, §7 19790710; 19790921
10/09/1979 79-180 Duty of support owed by fathers and putative fathers to pregnant women Richard S. Cohen, AG Barbara M. Trafton, Senate 18 MRSA 1003; 19 MRSA 214; 19 MRSA 271 ff; 19 MRSA 301; 19 MRSA 441 ff; 19 MRSA 581
10/09/1979 79-181 Requirement of municipalities to obtain an opinion on proposed charter amendments Richard S. Cohen, AG Dana C. Devoe, Senate PL 1969, c. 563; PL 1971, c. 362 30 MRSA 1911 ff 135 Me. 228; 146 Me. 270; 156 Me. 160; 229 A.2d 196; 231 A.2d 441; 275 A.2d 800; 336 A.2d 861; 359 A.2d 59; 374 A.2d 317; 376 A.2d 448; 381 A.2d 665; 381 A.2d 1132; 382 A.2d 302; 385 US 967 Me. Const. Art. VI, §1 19790910; 19790927
10/10/1979 79-182 Conflict of interest of the offices of selectman, assessor, and overseer of the poor Andre G. Janelle, AAG John Barnett 30 MRSA 2060; 36 MRSA 703
10/10/1979 79-186 Tuition charges by proposed vocational center at Ellsworth Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Elwood Padham, Associate Commissioner, Department of Educational & Cultural Services P&SL 1979, c. 37 20 MRSA 4848
10/22/1979 79-187 Borrowing power of the Maine Veterans Home Paul F. Macri, AAG Robert C. MacFarland, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Maine Veterans Home PL 1977, c. 562 37-A MRSA §1406; 37-A MRSA 1407 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
10/23/1979 79-188 Mandatory use of lead aprons David Roseman, AAG Walter W. Crites, Secretary, Maine Board of Dental Examiners 4 MRSA 1151; 5 MRSA 10051; 32 MRSA 1061 ff 381 A.2d 665
10/23/1979 Contributions for park history Sarah Redfield, AAG Lee Tibbs, Director, Baxter State Park Authority 2 MRSA 5 19770825
10/25/1979 79-189 Sunday closing law Richard S. Cohen, AG Daniel E. Lambert 4 MRSA 1051; 9 MRSA 131; 17 MRSA 3204; 20 MRSA 801 19770919; 19781020 Includes 19770919 & 19781020 AG Opinion and memoranda
10/30/1979 79-190 Payment of damages for the death of sheep killed by dogs or wild animals Andre G. Janelle, AAG Bonnie Post, House 7 MRSA 3652 395 A.2d 107; 402 A.2d 601 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §13
10/30/1979 79-191 Payment of debt in gold or silver coins Richard S. Cohen, AG Jerrold B. Speers, Treasurer 4 S.Ct. 122 US Const. Art. I, §10
10/30/1979 79-192 Conflict of interest of the offices of Assistant Director of Finance for the Maine State Housing Authority and member of the Waterville City Council Richard S. Cohen, AG Genevieve K. Gelder, Director, Maine State Housing Authority 5 USCA 1501 ff 19790321
11/02/1979 79-193 Jurisdiction or authority of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to investigate certain campaign practices Steven F. Wright, AAG Patricia A. Finnigan, Assistant to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 1 MRSA 1008; 21 MRSA 1411 ff 19780309
11/08/1979 79-194 Right to retirement benefits when holding office of Active Justice Richard S. Cohen, AG Edward Stern, Justice, Superior Court PL 1911, c. 198; Con. Res. 1975, c. 7 4 MRSA 103 Me. Const. Art. VI, §4
11/09/1979 79-195 Incompatibility of position as housing rehabilitation counselor with position of legislator Richard S. Cohen, AG Patrick E. Paradis, House 1 MRSA 1001 ff; 30 MRSA 4551 ff; 30 MRSA 4602; 30 MRSA 4603; 5 USCA 1501 ff 3 Me. 481; 114 Me. 443; 63 S.Ct. 187 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19770422 Includes 19770422 AG Opinion
11/09/1979 79-196 Authority of town of Crawford to sell lots within its public reserved lands Richard S. Cohen, AG Harold Silverman, Senate PL 1828, c. 517; PL 1828, c. 561; PL 1973, c. 628; Mass. L. 1786, c. 40 (November 9, 1786) 13 MRSA 3161; 13 MRSA 3164; 30 MRSA 1917; 30 MRSA 2251 97 Me. 331; 308 A.2d 253 19790529
11/14/1979 79-197 Confidentiality of information in applications for municipal revenue obligation securities Rufus E. Brown, AAG Philip G. Clifford, III, Manager, Maine Guarantee Authority PL 1969, c. 584 10 MRSA 852; 10 MRSA 875; 30 MRSA 5325 ff 19770519
11/16/1979 79-198 Power of a municipality to bar its employees from serving as members of the municipality's governing body Paul F. Macri, AAG Harry L. Vose, House PL 1975, c. 544 5 MRSA 195; 20 MRSA 521 ff; 30 MRSA 1906; 30 MRSA 2251 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1 19790510
11/19/1979 79-199 Application of freedom of access law to a private, non-profit community action corporation Richard S. Cohen, AG James K. McMahon, House 1 MRSA 401 ff; 31 MRSA 401 ff; 42 USCA 2781 ff 45 CFR 1070
11/21/1979 79-200 Trapping of wild animals by employees of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Richard S. Cohen, AG John L. Martin, Speaker 26 MRSA 979-D 227 A.2d 606; 302 A.2d 90; 345 A.2d 504; 390 A.2d 1065; 394 A.2d 264; 402 A.2d 601; 90 S.Ct. 1153; 96 S.Ct. 2513; 387 F.Supp. 373 Includes Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife policies
11/27/1979 Correction in previous opinion relating to power of a municipality to bar its employees from serving as members of the municipality's governing body Paul F. Macri, AAG Harry L. Vose, House 20 MRSA 151; 20 MRSA 153 19791116
11/29/1979 79-201 Records of school administrative unit employees Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Betty L. McLaughlin, Consultant, Guidance Services, Educational & Cultural Services PL 1979, c. 320 1 MRSA 408; 5 MRSA 1222; 20 MRSA 807; 20 MRSA 808; 20 MRSA 3452; 30 MRSA 5053
11/30/1979 79-202 Licensing of beano and games of chance Michael G. Messerschmidt, AAG William H. Dale, Corporation Counsel, City of South Portland PL 1969, c. 563 17 MRSA 311 ff; 17 MRSA 330 ff; 30 MRSA 1917 135 Me. 36; 302 A.2d 90
11/30/1979 79-203 Who may legally fit contact lenses David Roseman, AAG Norman K. Varnum, Secretary, Maine Board of Optometry PL 1973, c. 474; LD 1610 (106th Legis. 1973) 1 MRSA 72; 32 MRSA 2411 ff; 32 MRSA 2594-A; 32 MRSA 3270-A 232 A.2d 809; 293 A.2d 786; 306 A.2d 127; 328 A.2d 791; 381 A.2d 1132; 95 S.Ct. 2631 19460909
12/03/1979 79-204 Multiple applications for permit for experimental moose hunting season Richard S. Cohen, AG Glenn H. Manuel, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 12 MRSA 7463 ff 19790814
12/04/1979 79-205 Prohibition of automobile body shops which estimate damage to a vehicle from subsequently repairing the damage in cases where an insurance company pays the cost of repairs Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Joyce E. Lewis, House PL 1979, c. 171
12/04/1979 79-206 Qualifications of certain fairs for the state stipend Sarah Redfield, AAG Richard B. Burnham, Director, Administration Division, Department of Agriculture PL 1979, c. 124 1 MRSA 72; 7 MRSA 61 ff 328 A.2d 791
12/05/1979 79-207 Payments pursuant to Title 7 M.R.S.A. §3652, relating to damages to owners of animals killed or injured by dogs or wild animals Sarah Redfield, AAG John Smiley, Director, Division of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture 7 MRSA 3451; 7 MRSA 3651 ff 125 Me. 67
12/07/1979 79-208 Release of test scores and other data for use in validation studies Susan P. Herman, AAG Stephen O. Smith, Acting Director, Job Service; Rona Backstrom, Counseling Supervisor, Job Service 5 MRSA 554; 5 MRSA 638; 10 MRSA 3412; 16 MRSA 601 ff; 20 MRSA 801 ff; 22 MRSA 42; 22 MRSA 2706; 26 MRSA 631; 30 MRSA 64; 30 MRSA 2257; 34 MRSA 1-B; 5 USCA 552 ff; 20 USCA 1232 45 CFR 399.3; 45 CFR 993
12/07/1979 79-209 Sunday sales - Malls Richard S. Cohen, AG Thomas E. Delahanty, II, District Attorney, Androscoggin County PL 1963, c. 370 17 MRSA 3204 306 A.2d 127
12/14/1979 79-210 Power of the Governor to appoint justices of the peace under existing constitutional and statutory provisions Paul F. Macri, AAG Nancy N. Masterton, House Resolves 1855, c. 273; Con. Res. 1973, c. 4; PL 1975, c. 87; PL 1975, c. 771; Con. Res. 1975, c. 4; Con. Res. 1977, c. 1; LD 118 (109th Legis. 1979); LD 1825 (109th Legis. 1979); LD 1829 (109th Legis. 1979) 5 MRSA 82; 19 MRSA 122 37 Me. 423; 76 Me. 432; 119 Me. 603; 120 Me. 15; 141 Me. 143; 307 A.2d 1 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8; Me. Const. Art. VI, §6 http://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/jk2849_o73m253_1973.pdf
12/14/1979 79-215 Constitutionality of a proposed indirect initiative, which would prohibit the generation of electric power by means of nuclear fission in the state Richard S. Cohen, AG Barbara M. Trafton, Senate LD 1984 (109th Legis. 1979) 10 MRSA 251 ff; 42 USCA 2011 ff; 42 USCA 2021; 42 USCA 2061; 42 USCA 2073; 42 USCA 2092; 42 USCA 2111; 42 USCA 2131 ff; 42 USCA 7416; 42 USCA 7422 10 US 87; 17 US 518; 53 US 299; 8 S.Ct. 273; 17 S.Ct. 581; 35 S.Ct. 511; 36 S.Ct. 143; 41 S.Ct. 118; 43 S.Ct. 158; 54 S.Ct. 231; 54 S.Ct. 816; 55 S.Ct. 555; 56 S.Ct. 408; 58 S.Ct. 510; 65 S.Ct. 1515; 79 S.Ct. 962; 80 S.Ct. 813; 82 S.Ct. 987; 96 S.Ct. 1938; 97 S.Ct. 1305; 97 S.Ct. 1505; 97 S.Ct. 2434; 98 S.Ct. 787; 98 S.Ct. 1197; 98 S.Ct. 2531; 98 S.Ct. 2646; 98 S.Ct. 2716; 99 S.Ct. 1727 US Const. Art. I, §8; US Const. Art. I, §10; US Const. Art. VI
12/18/1979 79-211 Qualification of person to represent a House district in which his habitation is not fixed Richard S. Cohen, AG William J. Garsoe, House PL 1971, c. 41 12 MRSA 1901; 21 MRSA 1 ff; 21 MRSA 242; 21 MRSA 443 74 Me. 154; 113 Me. 543; 125 Me. 214; 126 Me. 511; 138 Me. 80; 143 Me. 417; 157 Me. 98; 308 A.2d 554 Me. Const. Art. II, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §3; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §3 19780201; 19780901; 19780912 Includes 19780201, 19780901 & 19780912 AG Opinions
12/19/1979 79-212 Windham Jr. High School construction project Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Harold Raynolds, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 3457; 20 MRSA 3460; 20 MRSA 3471 05-071 CMR 61 Includes appendices
12/26/1979 79-213 Sunday closing law Richard S. Cohen, AG Thomas E. Delahanty, II, District Attorney, Androscoggin County 17 MRSA 3204 364 A.2d 868
12/31/1979 79-214 Membership of the Probate Law Revision Commission Richard S. Cohen, AG John L. Martin, Speaker P&SL 1973, c. 126; P&SL 1975, c. 14
12/31/1979 79-216 Filing of continuation statements Steven F. Wright, AAG James Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State 11 MRSA 9-403
01/02/1980 80-1 L.D. 1257 - authority of Department of Human Services to regulate training and licensing of ambulance personnel Sarah L. Downs, AAG Francis G. McGinty, Deputy Commissioner, Human Services PL 1979, c. 143; PL 1979, c. 288 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 32 MRSA 71 ff 306 A.2d 127; 381 A.2d 1132
01/07/1980 80-2 Constitutionality of P.L. 1979, ch. 431, relating to attending religious schools at public expense Richard S. Cohen, AG Howard M. Trotzky, Senate LD 1751 (104th Legis. 1969); PL 1979, c. 431 1 MRSA 71; 20 MRSA 213-A; 20 MRSA 912; 20 MRSA 1289; 20 MRSA 1291; 20 MRSA 1454; 20 USCA 711 ff 105 Me. 91; 141 Me. 143; 147 Me. 89; 147 Me. 417; 150 Me. 217; 155 Me. 151; 250 A.2d 825; 261 A.2d 58; 307 A.2d 1; 308 A.2d 576; 326 A.2d 1; 364 A.2d 868; 373 A.2d 915; 63 S.Ct. 870; 67 S.Ct. 504; 68 S.Ct. 461; 72 S.Ct. 679; 82 S.Ct. 1261; 83 S.Ct. 1560; 88 S.Ct. 1923; 89 S.Ct. 266; 90 S.Ct. 1409; 91 S.Ct. 2091; 91 S.Ct. 2105; 91 S.Ct. 2292; 93 S.Ct. 2814; 93 S.Ct. 2868; 93 S.Ct. 2955; 93 S.Ct. 2982; 94 S.Ct. 532; 95 S.Ct. 1753; 96 S.Ct. 2337; 97 S.Ct. 2593; 98 US 145 Me. Const. Art. I, §3
01/08/1980 80-3 Bureau of Resource Development - Title XX forms Carmen L. Coulombe, AAG Robert Berry, House 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 22 MRSA 5306; 22 MRSA 5310; 34 MRSA 12; 42 USCA 1397 ff; 42 USCA 2000-d 45 CFR 80.6; 45 CFR 205.10; 45 CFR 228.4 ff; 45 CFR 228.19; 45 CFR 228.31 ff; 45 CFR 228.60; 45 CFR 228.61; 45 CFR 228.66; 45 CFR 228.70 Includes forms
01/10/1980 80-4 Merger of Islesboro Associates with the Tarratine Club of Dark Harbor Steven F. Wright, AAG James Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State P&SL 1945, c. 39 RS 1916, c. 62; RS 1944, c. 49, §2 ff; 13-B MRSA 901 ff
01/14/1980 80-5 Status of certain sunset provisions of the Maine Tort Claims Act Richard S. Cohen, AG David Silsby, Director, Legislative Research PL 1977, c. 2; PL 1977, c. 578; PL 1977, c. 591; PL 1979, c. 68 1 MRSA 302; 14 MRSA 8101 ff 47 Me. 28; 83 Me. 429; 364 A.2d 1269; 376 A.2d 448; 381 A.2d 665; 100 U.S. 239
01/15/1980 80-6 Deductions from split sentences William H. Laubenstein, III, AAG Joseph McClay, Jail Inspector PL 1961, c. 97; PL 1973, c. 688; PL 1975, c. 187; PL 1975, c. 499; PL 1977, c. 510; PL 1977, c. 671; PL 1979, c. 512 15 MRSA 1703; 17-A MRSA 1203; 17-A MRSA 1203-A; 17-A MRSA 1252; 17-A MRSA 1253; 34 MRSA 952 133 Me. 91; 135 Me. 430; 10 S.Ct. 384; 55 S.Ct. 628; 75 S.Ct. 620; 88 S.Ct. 1409; 3 US 386 19771004 Includes 19771004 AG Opinion
01/16/1980 80-7 Conflict in statutes regarding confidentiality of banking records Paul F. Macri, AAG Kenneth A. Moore, Acting Director, Bureau of Veterans Services 9-B MRSA 162; 22 MRSA 4492
01/17/1980 80-8 Authority of state to ensure that no state agencies purchase any goods or supplies from a manufacturer that is an historic and continuing violator of the federal labor laws Richard S. Cohen, AG David W. Bustin, Commissioner, Department of Manpower Affairs 5 MRSA 1811 ff; 42 USCA 2000e ff 24 S.Ct. 124; 36 S.Ct. 78; 88 S.Ct. 564; 89 S.Ct. 112; 92 S.Ct. 69; 93 S.Ct. 230; 93 S.Ct. 1357
01/17/1980 80-9 Guidelines for convening of the Joint Select Committee on Decommissioning of Nuclear Generating Facilities Richard S. Cohen, AG John L. Martin, Speaker 3 MRSA 162; 3 MRSA 165; 3 MRSA 227; 25 MRSA 2108
01/21/1980 80-10 Application of antitrust law to information gathered under voluntary Consumer Credit Guide program Cheryl Harrington, AAG Gordon Weil, Commissioner, Department of Business Regulation 10 MRSA 1101; 15 USCA 1; 15 USCA 45 42 S.Ct. 114; 60 S.Ct. 811; 63 S.Ct. 307; 89 S.Ct. 510; 96 S.Ct. 3110; 98 S.Ct. 2864
01/22/1980 80-11 Executive Director MCJPAA salary Robert J. Stolt, Deputy AG Richard Perkins, Executive Director, Maine Criminal Justice Planning & Assistance Agency P&SL 1975, c. 147; PL 1979, c. 164 5 MRSA 3353 308 A.2d 286; 316 A.2d 351; 380 A.2d 186 19760921; 19790613
01/22/1980 80-12 Authorized but unissued state bonds Richard S. Cohen, AG Jerrold Speers, Treasurer, State of Maine 3 MRSA 551 146 Me. 211; 159 Me. 209; 238 A.2d 226 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19760407; 19770718
01/22/1980 80-13 Compatibility of the positions of deputy chief of police and selectman of a town Paul F. Macri, AAG Ray L. Carpenter, Selectman, Dayton 114 Me. 443 19740205 Includes 19740205 AG Opinion
01/25/1980 80-14 Marine Patrol enforcement procedures: random stops of vessels for safety and fishing license checks Richard S. Cohen, AG Donald McIntosh, Chief, Marine Patrol, Department of Marine Resources 12 MRSA 6301 ff; 12 MRSA 6431 ff; 12 MRSA 6721; 12 MRSA 7055; 12 MRSA 7791 ff 469 F.Supp. 94; 589 F.2d 1117; 90 S.Ct. 774; 92 S.Ct. 1593; 99 S.Ct. 1391
01/25/1980 80-15 Control of educational programs offered in Maine by non-Maine institutions Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Fred A. Douglas, Director, Division of Higher Education Services PL 1939, c. 248 RS 1916, c. 2, §12; RS 1930, c. 2, §10 ff; 20 MRSA 2202 ff; 40 USCA 255
01/29/1980 80-16 Obligation of the state or any of its political subdivisions to train correctional officers Richard S. Cohen, AG G. William Diamond, House HP 1592 (108th Legis. 1977); PL 1977, c. 701 5 MRSA 195; 25 MRSA 2805; 42 USCA 1983; 42 USCA 3701 ff 3 US 386; 9 S.Ct. 231; 92 S.Ct. 1079; 94 S.Ct. 1800; 94 S.Ct. 2963; 97 S.Ct. 285; 98 S.Ct. 855 US Const. Amend. X http://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/kf9735_z99m35_1978.pdf
01/31/1980 80-17 Constitutionality of 36 MRSA §6111(2) - relating to tax relief for widow or widower Richard S. Cohen, AG Judy Kany, House PL 1979, c. 561 36 MRSA 6111 19790424
01/31/1980 80-18 Appointment of James J. Roche to Maine Milk Commission Rufus E. Brown, AAG Stewart N. Smith, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture PL 1975, c. 517 5 MRSA 3; 7 MRSA 2951 ff 19770907; 19790427
01/31/1980 80-19 Compatibility or conflict of the offices of county commission, town clerk, and town tax collector Andre G. Janelle, AAG John L. Tuttle, Jr., House 30 MRSA 51; 30 MRSA 254; 30 MRSA 2060; 36 MRSA 844; 36 MRSA 891; 36 MRSA 893 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2
01/31/1980 80-20 Salaries of county officials Andre G. Janelle, AAG Howard M. Trotzky, Senate 30 MRSA 2 408 A.2d 688; 58 S.Ct. 98 Me. Const. Art. I, Pt. 1, Me. Const. Art. I, Pt. 1, §11; US Const. Art. I, §10; US Const. Amend 14
02/01/1980 80-21 Political activity of a municipal police officer Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Lucien A. Dutremble, House
02/01/1980 80-22 Requirement of promulgation of rules for the operations of the Division of Special Investigation James R. Erwin, AAG Judy Kany, House 5 MRSA 8002
02/01/1980 80-23 Confidential Financial Records Act Peter B. Bickerman, AAG Michael T. Healy 9-B MRSA 161 ff; 26 USCA 7601 ff
02/04/1980 80-24 County budgets and expenditures Richard S. Cohen, AG Linwood M. Higgins, House 30 MRSA 59; 30 MRSA 251 ff 39 Me. 350; 52 Me. 529; 71 Me. 361; 137 Me. 233; 376 A.2d 463 19750430; 19750814; 19751126; 19760212; 19770201; 19790202; 19790227; 19790629
02/05/1980 80-25 Issuance of title certificate when a prior seller alleges a claim to the vehicle Steven F. Wright, AAG Linwood Ross, Deputy Secretary of State 29 MRSA 2367; 29 MRSA 2372; 29 MRSA 2444
02/05/1980 80-26 Effect of failure to file with Secretary of State on nonprofit corporation existence Steven F. Wright, AAG James Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1916, c. 51, §8; RS 1916, c. 51, §11; RS 1916, c. 62, §1 ff
02/05/1980 80-27 Issuance of title certificates for attached vehicles Steven F. Wright, AAG Linwood Ross, Deputy Secretary of State 14 MRSA 4151; 14 MRSA 4401; 29 MRSA 2351; 29 MRSA 2367; 29 MRSA 2369; 29 MRSA 2370 363 A.2d 724; 369 A.2d 628
02/07/1980 80-28 Authority of county commissioners and treasurer of Aroostook County to hire a deputy treasurer Richard S. Cohen, AG James A. McBreairty, Senate Resolves 1979, c. 19; Resolves 1979, c. 24 30 MRSA 252; 30 MRSA 604; 30 MRSA 651 161 Me. 445; 331 A.2d 370 19750430; 19760212; 19790227; 19790629
02/07/1980 80-29 Requirement of municipal committee of a political party to pay rent for the use of a public building to hold a caucus Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Michael Pearson, House PL 1973, c. 782 21 MRSA 361
02/08/1980 80-30 Conflict or compatibility of town employee running for selectman of that town Paul F. Macri, AAG Harold Hanson, House 30 MRSA 2251 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2 19740205; 19800122 Includes 19740205 & 19800122 AG Opinions
02/08/1980 80-31 Authority of Bureau of Labor to promulgate regulations to implement provisions of P.L. 1979, ch. 500, relating to identification of hazards of chemicals in the work area Richard S. Cohen, AG Joyce E. Lewis, House PL 1979, c. 500 26 MRSA 44; 26 MRSA 82; 26 MRSA 123; 26 MRSA 665; 26 MRSA 1701 ff 316 A.2d 351
02/11/1980 80-32 Authority under the Sunset Act of the Joint Standing Committee on Performance Audit Richard S. Cohen, AG Walter S. Hichens, Senate PL 1977, c. 683 3 MRSA 501 ff
02/13/1980 80-33 Political party affiliation in the event of a mid-term vacancy in the office of county commissioner Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Norman W. Nelson, House 21 MRSA 441 ff; 21 MRSA 1474; 30 MRSA 101; 30 MRSA 103
02/13/1980 80-34 Constitutionality of public school officials to allow the Gideons International to deposit copies of the King James version of the Bible at public schools Richard S. Cohen, AG Walter S. Hichens, Senate 155 Me. 151; 98 US 145; 60 S.Ct. 900; 63 S.Ct. 870; 67 S.Ct. 504; 68 S.Ct. 461; 72 S.Ct. 679; 73 S.Ct. 526; 75 S.Ct. 25; 82 S.Ct. 1261; 83 S.Ct. 1560; 88 S.Ct. 1923; 91 S.Ct. 2091; 91 S.Ct. 2105; 93 S.Ct. 2814; 93 S.Ct. 2868; 93 S.Ct. 2955; 93 S.Ct. 2982; 95 S.Ct. 1753; 96 S.Ct. 2337; 97 S.Ct. 2593; 99 S.Ct. 872 Me. Const. Art. I, §3 19800107
02/14/1980 80-35 Constitutionality of L.D. 1774, relating to the collective bargaining process for public employees and the retirement system law Richard S. Cohen, AG John L. Tuttle, Jr., House PL 1979, c. 77; PL 1979, c. 624 5 MRSA 1001 ff; 26 MRSA 961 ff; 29 USCA 1003 380 A.2d 186
02/14/1980 Constitutionality of Legislature to establish reasonable deadlines for filing of legislative proposals by the Executive and Judicial branches of the state Richard S. Cohen, AG William J. Garsoe, House 5 MRSA 195 86 Me. 522; 105 Me. 91; 109 Me. 169; 111 Me. 428; 61 S.Ct. 422; 72 S.Ct. 863 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §3; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §4; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §9; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §12; US Const. Art. II, §3 19790403
02/15/1980 80-36 Tuition fees by public schools for driver education courses Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Joyce E. Lewis, House 20 MRSA 859; 20 MRSA 2454
02/15/1980 80-37 Penalty provisions relating to tree growth tax law Richard S. Cohen, AG Thomas M. Teague, Senate Resolves 1969, c. 34; LD 1775 (109th Legis. 1979) 36 MRSA 571 ff Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
02/15/1980 80-38 Obligations of those, especially students, registering to vote in a municipality Richard S. Cohen, AG Richard Pierce, Senate 21 MRSA 102; 21 MRSA 241; 21 MRSA 242; 29 MRSA 102; 29 MRSA 531; 29 MRSA 2243; 36 MRSA 603; 36 MRSA 655; 36 MRSA 1485; 36 MRSA 5121 131 Me. 236; 240 A.2d 743
02/19/1980 80-39 Authority of Bureau of Public Improvements to waive any requirements specific in the adopted code Richard S. Cohen, AG William B. Blodgett, House PL 1973, c. 741 5 MRSA 1501 ff; 5 MRSA 1741 ff
02/20/1980 80-40 Conflict or compatibility of Legislator serving as a member of the State Parole Board Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG David Redmond, State Parole Board, Mental Health & Corrections 34 MRSA 1551 Me. Const. Art. III, §2
02/21/1980 80-41 Allocations from the general highway fund for the State Police Richard S. Cohen, AG Jerome Emerson, Senate; George Carroll, House PL 1977, c. 423 23 MRSA 1651 146 Me. 211; 152 Me. 449; 155 Me. 125; 157 Me. 104; 238 A.2d 226 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19 19790412
02/22/1980 80-42 Authority of Legislature to amend an existing but not yet effective statute in order to make it immediately effective Richard S. Cohen, AG David Silsby, Director, Legislative Research PL 1979, c. 578; PL 1979, c. 579; PL 1979, c. 651; PL 1979, c. 677 371 A.2d 413; 381 A.2d 665 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 19790921
02/22/1980 80-43 Authority of school administrative district to permit a religious organization to conduct religious services at the St. Francis public elementary school Richard S. Cohen, AG John L. Martin, Speaker PL 1897, c. 332; PL 1969, c. 74 20 MRSA 306; 20 MRSA 473 135 Me. 228; 136 Me. 65; 155 Me. 151; 160 Me. 240; 328 A.2d 791; 351 A.2d 546; 368 A.2d 602; 376 A.2d 448; 381 A.2d 1132; 393 A.2d 167; 409 A.2d 672; 98 US 145; 60 S.Ct. 900; 63 S.Ct. 870; 67 S.Ct. 504; 68 S.Ct. 461; 72 S.Ct. 679; 82 S.Ct. 1261; 83 S.Ct. 1560; 86 S.Ct. 636; 88 S.Ct. 1923; 90 S.Ct. 1409; 91 S.Ct. 2091; 91 S.Ct. 2105; 93 S.Ct. 2814; 93 S.Ct. 2868; 93 S.Ct. 2955; 93 S.Ct. 2982; 95 S.Ct. 1753; 96 S.Ct. 2337; 97 S.Ct. 2593; 98 S.Ct. 228 Me. Const. Art. I, §3 19430901; 19470306; 19500705; 19620620; 19781010; 19791009; 19800107
02/25/1980 80-44 Creditable service for former employees of municipal court Kay R. H. Evans, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System P&SL 1905, c. 352; PL 1941, c. 328 RS 1930, c. 144, §1; RS 1944, c. 59, §7; RS 1944, c. 96, §1; RS 1954, c. 63, §11; RS 1954, c. 108, §3-A; 4 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 711; 5 MRSA 1001 Me. Const. Art. VI, §1 19641230
02/26/1980 80-45 Propriety of the Governor's appointment of Mr. Ralph Ray of Eastport, Maine to complete the unexpired term of Washington County Commissioner Benjamin Humphries Richard S. Cohen, AG Harry L. Vose, House 30 MRSA 51 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2
02/26/1980 80-46 Weighted vote on the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District school committee Richard S. Cohen, AG Alberta M. Wentworth, House P&SL 1979, c. 45 20 MRSA 301 359 F.Supp. 30; 93 S.Ct. 979
02/27/1980 80-47 Application of the freedom of access law to the Legislature's joint conventions to elect constitutional officers Richard S. Cohen, AG Walter M. Hichens, Senate 1 MRSA 401 ff 7 Me. 492; 400 A.2d 340 Me. Const. Art. II, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 4, §1; Me. Const. Art. IX, §11
02/28/1980 80-48 Small Power Production Facilities Act Richard S. Cohen, AG Barbara Trafton, Senate; Richard Davies, House 35 MRSA 51; 35 MRSA 91 ff; 35 MRSA 2321 ff 137 Me. 320; 150 Me. 257; 153 Me. 228; 376 A.2d 448; 382 A.2d 302; 390 A.2d 8; 391 A.2d 337; 395 A.2d 435
02/28/1980 80-49 Constitutionality of section of the charter of the town of Millinocket, relating to emoluments Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG David Marshall, House
02/28/1980 80-52 Interpretation of laws affecting vanpooling Steven F. Wright, AAG John Joseph, Director, Office of Energy Resources 29 MRSA 256
02/29/1980 80-50 Retroactive application of certain provisions of Maine's habitual offender law by the Division of Motor Vehicles Richard S. Cohen, AG John L. Martin, Speaker PL 1979, c. 10 29 MRSA 2292 1980 Me. Super. LEXIS 98 Includes Kelley v. Quinn Superior Court case
02/29/1980 80-51 Petitions to place article before a town meeting Richard S. Cohen, AG James K. McMahon, House 30 MRSA 2061
03/03/1980 80-53 Authority of Legislature to require the Aroostook County Commissioners to hire a county administrator Richard S. Cohen, AG James A. McBreairty, Senate PL 1839, c. 395 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 58; 30 MRSA 106; 30 MRSA 151; 30 MRSA 202; 30 MRSA 301; 30 MRSA 302; 30 MRSA 404 ff; 30 MRSA 412; 30 MRSA 412-A; 30 MRSA 424 ff; 30 MRSA 553-B; 30 MRSA 605 52 Me. 529; 111 Me. 428; 136 Me. 432; 140 Me. 85; 141 Me. 326; 218 A.2d 487; 251 A.2d 427; 311 A.2d 103; 395 A.2d 107; 402 A.2d 601; 409 A.2d 1290 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §13 19800131
03/03/1980 80-54 Constitutionality of L.D. 1788, relating to amending statutes governing powers of the Maine Milk Commission Richard S. Cohen, AG Weston R. Sherburne, House LD 1788 (109th Legis. 1979) 7 MRSA 2951; 7 MRSA 2954 158 Me. 450; 160 Me. 366; 161 Me. 391; 278 A.2d 699; 324 A.2d 748; 395 A.2d 107; 24 S.Ct. 516; 24 S.Ct. 703; 54 S.Ct. 505 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; US Const. Art. XIV 19780509
03/03/1980 80-55 Allowability under the Department of Human Services' Principles of Reimbursement for Long-Term Care of certain capital costs to be incurred by the Maine Veterans Home Richard S. Cohen, AG Carroll Farrington, Acting Chairman, Maine Veterans Home 42 USCA 1396a 300 A.2d 491; 311 A.2d 103; 345 A.2d 504; 356 A.2d 723; 359 A.2d 59; 205 Ct.Cl. 1 42 CFR 405.418; 42 CFR 447.272 ff
03/04/1980 80-56 Trespassing signs Richard S. Cohen, AG Donald Ramsay 5 MRSA 195; 17-A MRSA 402 135 Me. 29
03/04/1980 80-57 Application of the Maine Administrative Procedures Act to criteria used by the Bureau of Purchases to determine which printing jobs will be contracted out Richard S. Cohen, AG Sylvia Lund, House 5 MRSA 8002
03/04/1980 80-58 School administrative district taxes Richard S. Cohen, AG Judith M. Curtis, House 20 MRSA 226; 20 MRSA 226-A; 20 MRSA 305; 36 MRSA 503 356 A.2d 700
03/06/1980 80-59 Public discussions of qualifications of certain Public Utilities Commission personnel Richard S. Cohen, AG Dana C. Devoe, Senate PL 1977, c. 564; PL 1979, c. 403 1 MRSA 402; 3 MRSA 165; 3 MRSA 401 ff; 5 MRSA 554; 5 MRSA 9063 118 Me. 367 19790305
03/11/1980 80-60 County budgeting questions Richard S. Cohen, AG Sandra K. Prescott, House Resolves 1979, c. 22 30 MRSA 252; 30 MRSA 408 135 Me. 228; 381 A.2d 1132 19750814; 19751126; 19770201; 19770622; 19780212; 19790227; 19790629; 19800204
03/12/1980 80-61 Adult foster homes James Eastman Smith, AAG Sandra K. Prescott, House 22 MRSA 3271 ff; 22 MRSA 7907 45 CFR 229.0
03/12/1980 80-62 L.D. 1787, permitting the Bingham Water District to withdraw as a participating local district in the Maine State Retirement System Richard S. Cohen, AG Ralph M. Lovell, Senate; Merle Nelson, House P&SL 1979, c. 89 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1121 359 A.2d 65; 10 S.Ct. 149 Me. Const. Art. I, §11 19790926
03/13/1980 80-63 Applicability of municipal shellfish conservation ordinances to polluted, closed areas that have been conditionally opened by the Commissioner of Marine Resources Richard S. Cohen, AG Harry L. Vose, House 12 MRSA 6172; 12 MRSA 6671; 12 MRSA 6856
03/17/1980 80-64 Reporting of accidents on private woods roads in unorganized territories Richard S. Cohen, AG John L. Martin, Speaker 29 MRSA 891
03/19/1980 80-65 Curtailments to the State Aid Construction Fund Richard S. Cohen, AG Jerome A. Emerson, Senate PL 1913, c. 130; PL 1931, c. 251; PL 1975, c. 771; P&SL 1975, c. 147 5 MRSA 1668; 23 MRSA 1101 ff; 23 MRSA 1652
03/19/1980 80-66 Project Lodestone, Inc. - participation in the Maine State Retirement System Paul F. Macri, AAG Gary King, Field Examiner III, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1221 ff; 13 MRSA 901 ff
03/20/1980 80-67 Termination of Kennebec County pension plan Richard S. Cohen, AG David R. Ault, Senate 5 MRSA 1092 19760225; 19800312
03/21/1980 80-68 Validity of certain policies of the Voluntary Budget Review Organization of Maine Richard S. Cohen, AG Mary Najarian, Senate 5 MRSA 8002; 5 MRSA 8052; 13-B MRSA 201 ff; 22 MRSA 351 ff 345 A.2d 504; 359 A.2d 59
03/25/1980 80-69 Extension of the date of adjournment of the Legislature Richard S. Cohen, AG William J. Garsoe, House PL 1975, c. 750 3 MRSA 2 328 A.2d 791; 376 A.2d 448; 390 A.2d 1014; 409 A.2d 672 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
03/27/1980 80-70 Effect of incorrect designation on a geodedic or geological survey map on the boundaries of Ripley and Cambridge Andre G. Janelle, AAG Donald M. Hall, House 123 Me. 121; 132 Me. 328
04/02/1980 80-71 Authority of Legislature to mandate the Governor to convene a special session Richard S. Cohen, AG John L. Martin, Speaker 136 Me. 531 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §13
04/08/1980 Funding for publication of Baxter State Park Rufus E. Brown, Senior AAG Baxter State Park Authority P&SL 1961, c. 21; P&SL 1965, c. 30 12 MRSA 901 385 A.2d 189 19671114; 19720717; 19730308
04/09/1980 80-72 Liability of municipalities within former Vocational Region #5 for their share of debt service costs Richard S. Cohen, AG Harold Raynolds, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Educational & Cultural Services P&SL 1979, c. 37 19781018
04/11/1980 80-73 Reflection in county budget of all federal funds utilized by the county Richard S. Cohen, AG Frank P. Wood, House PL 1977, c. 583; PL 1979, c. 351 1 MRSA 72; 5 MRSA 1681 ff; 30 MRSA 252 ff; 29 USCA 101; 29 USCA 103; 29 USCA 112; 29 USCA 801 ff 328 A.2d 791; 359 A.2d 59; 376 A.2d 448; 377 A.2d 448; 381 A.2d 1132; 382 A.2d 290; 390 A.2d 1014; 409 A.2d 672; 409 A.2d 1307 19790202; 19790227; 19790629; 19800204
04/14/1980 80-74 Authority of Maine Guarantee Authority to loan monies from the Community Industrial Building Fund Rufus E. Brown, AAG Philip G. Clifford, Manager, Maine Guarantee Authority PL 1973, c. 633 10 MRSA 671 ff
04/17/1980 80-75 Filling of vacancy left by the resignation of district attorney Richard S. Cohen, AG James S. Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1842, c. 3; PL 1844, c. 87; PL 1880, c. 239; PL 1943, c. 307; PL 1973, c. 567; PL 1975, c. 332 RS 1841, c. 99, §2; RS 1857, c. 78, §3; 1 MRSA 72; 20 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 1441; 21 MRSA 1444; 30 MRSA 7; 30 MRSA 101 ff; 30 MRSA 451; 30 MRSA 552 50 Me. 607; 61 Me. 601; 141 Me. 232; 260 A.2d 142; 328 A.2d 791; 368 A.2d 602; 377 A.2d 448; 390 A.2d 1014; 409 A.2d 672; 409 A.2d 1307; 411 A.2d 1017
04/18/1980 80-76 Conflict or compatibility of person member of school committee of a municipality in a school union while being employed as a teacher in another municipality in the same school union Richard S. Cohen, AG James A. McBreairty, Senate 17 MRSA 3104; 20 MRSA 151; 20 MRSA 153; 20 MRSA 161; 20 MRSA 471 ff; 20 MRSA 3452; 26 MRSA 961 ff; 30 MRSA 2251 113 Me. 317; 114 Me. 443; 130 Me. 36; 330 A.2d 912 Me. Const. Art. VIII 19780525
04/18/1980 80-77 Personnel authority of a board of county commissioners Richard S. Cohen, AG James K. McMahon, House; Frank P. Wood, House Resolves 1979, c. 50 5 MRSA 1507; 5 MRSA 1668; 30 MRSA 251 ff; 30 MRSA 751 39 Me. 350; 52 Me. 529; 60 Me. 356; 69 Me. 357; 71 Me. 361; 136 Me. 432; 137 Me. 233; 376 A.2d 463; 412 A.2d 1225 19760212; 19780212; 19790629; 19800131; 19800204; 19800311; 19800411
04/22/1980 80-78 Actions of malapportioned school administrative district William R. Stokes, AAG John L. Martin, Speaker 20 MRSA 301 344 A.2d 387; 87 S.Ct. 446
04/23/1980 80-79 Minors acting as incorporators Peter B. Bickerman, AAG James S. Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State RS 1954, c. 53, §8; 1 MRSA 72; 13 MRSA 71; 13-A MRSA 401; 13-A MRSA 402; 13-A MRSA 613 359 A.2d 59; 377 A.2d 448; 400 A.2d 340
05/07/1980 80-80 Maine Long-Term Care Principles of Reimbursement Richard S. Cohen, AG Richard H. Pierce, Senate 5 MRSA 8002; 5 MRSA 9001 Includes attachments
05/07/1980 80-81 Conflict of opinion between a probation officer and the district attorney Richard S. Cohen, AG Ronald Martel, Associate Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections LD 611 (109th Legis. 1979) 4 MRSA 807; 5 MRSA 191; 5 MRSA 195; 5 MRSA 199; 5 MRSA 200-A; 14 MRSA 7452; 17-A MRSA 1204 ff; 30 MRSA 501 ff; 34 MRSA 1502 264 A.2d 8; 275 A.2d 815; 334 A.2d 495; 368 A.2d 602; 384 A.2d 42
05/07/1980 80-82 Tri-County Regional Special Education Service Paul F. Macri, AAG Gary King, Field Examiner III, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1221 ff; 20 MRSA 3125
05/08/1980 80-83 School committee and community school district actions Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Judith Curtis, House PL 1979, c. 482 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 20 MRSA 301; 20 MRSA 351 ff; 20 MRSA 371 ff
05/13/1980 80-84 Service of legal papers Richard S. Cohen, AG Georgette B. Berube, House 19790430
05/13/1980 80-85 Holding oneself out as a "physician" David Roseman, AAG Board of Registration in Medicine 32 MRSA 451 ff; 32 MRSA 3263 ff 231 A.2d 441; 241 A.2d 802; 359 A.2d 59
05/13/1980 80-86 Filling vacancy left by the resignation of road commissioner Richard S. Cohen, AG James P. Elias, House PL 1821, c. 114 21 MRSA 1441; 30 MRSA 2051; 30 MRSA 2053; 30 MRSA 2253 53 Me. 389; 66 Me. 585; 123 Me. 106; 131 Me. 23; 135 Me. 228; 359 A.2d 59; 363 A.2d 1372; 366 A.2d 843; 374 A.2d 317; 381 A.2d 1132; 412 A.2d 1225
05/13/1980 80-87 Reimbursement to long-term care facilities under the Medicaid Program administered by the Department of Human Services Richard S. Cohen, AG Peter Mills, Sr., Chairman, Governor's Task Force on Long-Term Care for Adults 5 MRSA 206 ff; 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 22 MRSA 42; 22 MRSA 1708; 22 MRSA 1811 ff; 22 MRSA 3173; 10 USCA 1101; 15 USCA 1; 15 USCA 45 ff; 42 USCA 1396 ff 113 Me. 317; 293 A.2d 529; 387 A.2d 745; 63 S.Ct. 307; 90 S.Ct. 1153; 100 S.Ct. 937 42 CFR 447.35; 42 CFR 447.204; 42 CFR 447.205; 42 CFR 447.273; 42 CFR 447.278; 42 CFR 447.284; 42 CFR 447.316
05/16/1980 80-88 Definition of the term "residing" as it is used in 37-A MRSA §29, relating to aid to veterans Richard S. Cohen, AG Merle Nelson, House 37-A MRSA 29 131 Me. 236; 138 Me. 80; 240 A.2d 743; 270 A.2d 871; 390 A.2d 1078; 117 F.Supp. 496
05/20/1980 80-89 Reappointment of commissioners on the Land Use Regulation Commission prior to the expiration of their terms Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG S. Kirk Studstrup, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Governor 12 MRSA 683 115 Me. 344 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8 19750729
05/23/1980 80-90 Application of non-standard pay provisions of P.L. 1979, Chapter 269 to certain confidential employees Richard S. Cohen, AG Spencer Apollonio, Commissioner, Department of Marine Resources P&SL 1975, c. 147; PL 1979, c. 269 5 MRSA 631; 5 MRSA 751 ff; 26 MRSA 979-A
05/28/1980 80-91 Validity of recently enacted West Bath ordinance requiring municipal licensing of marine worm diggers Richard S. Cohen, AG Spencer Apollonio, Commissioner, Department of Marine Resources PL 1945, c. 200; PL 1955, c. 110; PL 1957, c. 30; PL 1959, c. 331; P&SL 1959, c. 154; P&SL 1959, c. 155; PL 1963, c. 75; PL 1963, c. 277; PL 1965, c. 59; Resolves 1969, c. 29; PL 1977, c. 661; PL 1977, c. 713 RS 1944, c. 34, §56; RS 1944, c. 34, §60; RS 1944, c. 34, §68; RS 1944, c. 34, §71; RS 1944, c. 34, §73; RS 1944, c. 34, §77; RS 1944, c. 34, §80-A; RS 1954, c. 38, §53 ff; RS 1954, c. 38, §125-A; 12 MRSA 4301 ff; 12 MRSA 6751; 12 MRSA 6752; 12 MRSA 6771; 12 MRSA 6772; 12 MRSA 6791; 30 MRSA 1917; 37-A MRSA 61 403 A.2d 779; 409 A.2d 1269 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1
05/29/1980 80-92 Deadline for submitting referendum on An Act to Provide for the Implementation of the Settlement of Claims by Indians in the State of Maine and to Create the Passamaquoddy Indian Territory and Penobscot Indian Territory Richard S. Cohen, AG Andrew J. Redmond, Senate PL 1979, c. 732 21 MRSA 1351 143 Me. 227; 147 Me. 417 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §20
05/29/1980 80-93 Applicability of the freedom of access law to the disclosure of the names of persons holding motor vehicle registration numbers (license plate numbers) Richard S. Cohen, AG Judy C. Kany, House RS 1954, c. 22, §5; 1 MRSA 401 ff; 16 MRSA 614; 25 MRSA 1631; 29 MRSA 57; 29 MRSA 101 ff 400 A.2d 340
05/29/1980 Donation of merchandise returned for replacement Jerome S. Matus, AAG Thomas S. Squiers, Director, State Tax Division 36 MRSA 1752; 36 MRSA 1861
06/02/1980 80-94 Natural Resources Council petition for reconsideration of Martin Marietta's air emission license Richard S. Cohen, AG Henry E. Warren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection PL 1969, c. 474 38 MRSA 581 ff; 42 USCA 7401 ff 121 Me. 522; 349 A.2d 201; 56 S.Ct. 855
06/05/1980 80-95 Application of the freedom of access law to the meetings of the Interrelations Committee Richard S. Cohen, AG Jasper S. Wyman, House PL 1959, c. 219 1 MRSA 401 ff; 20 MRSA 1289 400 A.2d 340
06/06/1980 80-96 Application of 32 MRSA §7166 to employer submitting employee to polygraph examination, even when the results would have no adverse effect on the job status of the employee Richard S. Cohen, AG John D. Chapman, Senate 32 MRSA 7166
06/06/1980 80-97 Residence of judge appointed to district court Richard S. Cohen, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor PL 1961, c. 386; PL 1977, c. 544 4 MRSA 104; 4 MRSA 157; 4 MRSA 164; 4 MRSA 165
06/06/1980 80-98 Procedures for voting by secret ballot at a town meeting Richard S. Cohen, AG Melvin A. Shute, Senate PL 1973, c. 408 30 MRSA 2061
06/13/1980 80-99 MGA revenue bond and CIB guidelines Rufus E. Brown, Senior AAG Philip G. Clifford, Manager, Maine Guarantee Authority 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 5 MRSA 8051 ff; 10 MRSA 671 ff; 10 MRSA 861; 30 MRSA 4552; 30 MRSA 4601; 30 MRSA 4602 90 S.Ct. 1011 19790627 Includes 19790627 AG Opinion
06/13/1980 80-100 Requirement for LDCs Rufus E. Brown, Senior AAG Charles H. Abbott PL 1967, c. 525; PL 1977, c. 489 10 MRSA 671 ff; 10 MRSA 701 ff; 10 MRSA 861 ff 154 Me. 259; 161 Me. 445; 304 A.2d 377; 328 A.2d 791; 331 A.2d 370; 359 A.2d 59; 405 A.2d 222 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-A
06/13/1980 80-101 Eligibility of proposed truck stop project Rufus E. Brown, Senior AAG Philip G. Clifford, Manager, Maine Guarantee Authority 10 MRSA 701 ff; 10 MRSA 861 ff Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14-A
06/17/1980 80-102 Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council membership and terms Cabanne Howard, AAG Glenn H. Manuel, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife PL 1929, c. 331; PL 1979, c. 255; PL 1979, c. 543 12 MRSA 1955; 12 MRSA 7033
06/17/1980 80-103 Terms of members of the State Energy Resources Advisory Board Cabanne Howard, AAG John Joseph, Director, Office of Energy Resources PL 1973, c. 770; PL 1975, c. 587; PL 1975, c. 771; PL 1979, c. 652 5 MRSA 5001 ff 19790427
06/18/1980 80-104 Cumberland County Register of Deeds also working in other jobs Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG G. William Diamond, House PL 1915, c. 141 33 MRSA 604
06/18/1980 80-105 Municipal shellfish conservation programs Elizabeth R. Butler, AAG Harry L. Vose, House 1 MRSA 72; 12 MRSA 6171; 12 MRSA 6671
06/20/1980 80-106 Application of Principle 3032 of the Maine Department of Human Services Principles of Reimbursement for Long-Term Care Facilities to Maine Veterans Home Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Richard H. Pierce, Senate PL 1977, c. 562; PL 1979, c. 724 37-A MRSA 1407-A; 37-A MRSA 1409; 42 USCA 1396a 238 A.2d 226; 247 A.2d 919; 307 A.2d 1 42 CFR 447.20; 42 CFR 447.200; 42 CFR 447.201; 42 CFR 447.272 ff; 42 CFR 447.315; 42 CFR 447.316 19800122
06/24/1980 80-107 Eligibility for the income tax credit provided by 36 MRSA §5127 for someone who constructs their own wood furnace Clifford B. Olson, AAG James McBreairty, Senate PL 1979, c. 557; LD 1900 (109th Legis. 1979) 36 MRSA 5127 227 F.Supp. 751
06/25/1980 80-108 Powers and rights of citizens in using private roads in order to reach a public lot Paul Stern, AAG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House Mass. L. 1786, c. 240 (November 9, 1786); Mass. L. 1788, c. 17 (June 20, 1788); PL 1824, c. 280; PL 1979, c. 683 12 MRSA 556; 14 MRSA 812; 17 MRSA 3860; 23 MRSA 3030; 30 MRSA 4151 ff 59 Me. 366; 112 Me. 420; 118 Me. 503; 130 Me. 305; 349 A.2d 760; 389 A.2d 844; 391 A.2d 831; 397 A.2d 984; 398 A.2d 376; 99 S.Ct. 1403 Me. Const. Art. X, §5
07/07/1980 80-109 Allowance of depreciation and recapture of depreciation under the Principles of Reimbursement for Long-Term Care Facilities Richard S. Cohen, AG Peter Mills, Sr., Chairman, Governor's Task Force on Long-Term Care for Adults PL 1979, c. 724 37 MRSA 1409 42 CFR 405.415; 42 CFR 405.418; 42 CFR 447 19800513
07/07/1980 80-110 Late filing of the annual report of corporation Peter B. Bickerman, AAG Wayne A. Nelson 13-A MRSA 1302 344 A.2d 34
07/09/1980 80-111 Lease of building owned by state employee to Office of Maine CETA Susan P. Herman, AAG William R. Malloy, Executive Director, Office of Maine CETA PL 1979, c. 734 5 MRSA 15; 5 MRSA 18; 17 MRSA 3104 108 Me. 545 20 CFR 676.62; 20 CFR 676.88; 29 CFR 70.216-4; 29 CFR 70.216-5
07/14/1980 80-112 Issuance of marriage certificate by local town clerk Richard S. Cohen, AG Dana C. Devoe, Senate 19 MRSA 61; 22 MRSA 2801
07/15/1980 80-113 Town providing maintenance services on a private road Richard S. Cohen, AG Philip F. Peterson, House 12 MRSA 556; 14 MRSA 812; 23 MRSA 3021 ff; 30 MRSA 4102; 30 MRSA 4162 59 Me. 366; 62 Me. 62; 118 Me. 503; 126 Me. 121; 150 Me. 33; 150 Me. 217; 349 A.2d 760; 389 A.2d 844; 391 A.2d 831; 398 A.2d 376 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 5, §1
07/15/1980 80-114 Installation of plastic insulation without an approved thermal barrier in potato storage houses Richard S. Cohen, AG Dorothy Kelley, Executive Secretary, Maine Potato Council PL 1979, c. 154; PL 1979, c. 167; PL 1979, c. 212 5 MRSA 1742; 10 MRSA 1482; 10 MRSA 1485; 25 MRSA 2396; 25 MRSA 2447-B 149 Me. 99; 366 A.2d 843; 387 A.2d 754; 404 A.2d 564; 93 S.Ct. 477 19790223
07/15/1980 80-115 Urethane insulation in potato storage houses Richard S. Cohen, AG Bruce Roope, House PL 1979, c. 167 25 MRSA 2447-B
07/15/1980 80-116 Authority to issue a stay pending resolution of an appeal Gregory W. Sample, AAG Board of Environmental Protection PL 1977, c. 551 5 MRSA 11001 ff 281 A.2d 579; 375 A.2d 1065
07/16/1980 80-117 Jurisdiction of the Bureau of Public Lands, Department of Conservation over the submerged lands in Portland Harbor Richard S. Cohen, AG Lloyd C. Irland, Director, Bureau of Public Lands, Department of Conservation P&SL 1856, c. 654; P&SL 1864, c. 303; P&SL 1874, c. 554; P&SL 1887, c. 123; P&SL 1907, c. 348; P&SL 1973, c. 214; PL 1975, c. 287; PL 1975, c. 771 1 MRSA 2; 12 MRSA 552; 12 MRSA 558; 23 MRSA 4205; 38 MRSA 474; 38 MRSA 1022 93 Me. 532; 97 Me. 356; 102 Me. 47; 118 Me. 503; 156 Me. 123; 158 Me. 180; 363 A.2d 724; 382 A.2d 848; 14 S.Ct. 548 19790313
07/16/1980 80-118 Powers of the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife to regulate the time and manner of hunting of bear Richard S. Cohen, AG Richard H. Pierce, Senate PL 1965, c. 274; PL 1973, c. 181; LD 536 (106th Legis. 1973); PL 1975, c. 266; PL 1977, c. 694; PL 1979, c. 420 5 MRSA 8056; 12 MRSA 1960-A; 12 MRSA 7035; 12 MRSA 7053; 12 MRSA 7451; 12 MRSA 7452
07/18/1980 80-119 Interpretation of 29 M.R.S.A. §1376, relating to helmets on motorcycle passengers Richard S. Cohen, AG Judy Kany, House PL 1979, c. 593 19 MRSA 21729 MRSA 1376 328 A.2d 791; 364 A.2d 868; 366 A.2d 843; 377 A.2d 448
07/22/1980 80-119A Responsibility of Secretary of State for conducting election of the six "voter members" of a county charter commission Richard S. Cohen, AG James S. Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1977, c. 486; PL 1979, c. 671 1 MRSA 72; 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 445; 21 MRSA 447; 21 MRSA 451; 21 MRSA 494; 21 MRSA 496; 21 MRSA 497; 21 MRSA 701; 21 MRSA 702; 30 MRSA 105; 30 MRSA 1502; 30 MRSA 1551; 30 MRSA 1552; 30 MRSA 1601 156 Me. 403; 351 A.2d 546; 359 A.2d 59; 363 A.2d 948; 393 A.2d 167; 81 S.Ct. 1919 19780308; 19780927
07/25/1980 80-120 Proposed consolidation of two branch offices of the Motor Vehicle Division Richard S. Cohen, AG John Chapman, Senate; Mary Small, House; Courtney Stover, House; David Leonard, House; Charlotte Sewall, House PL 1971, c. 523; PL 1979, c. 439; PL 1979, c. 738 5 MRSA 1583; 5 MRSA 1668; 29 MRSA 51-A 393 A.2d 167; 395 A.2d 1141 19800418
07/28/1980 80-121 Proposed Minority Business Enterprise Program Richard S. Cohen, AG George N. Campbell, Commissioner, Department of Transportation 23 MRSA 753 100 S.Ct. 2758
07/31/1980 80-122 Expenditures by the political action committee of the Maine State Employees Association under Maine's Campaign Reports and Finances Act Richard S. Cohen, AG Patricia A. Finnigan, Assistant to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices PL 1975, c. 621; PL 1975, c. 759; PL 1977, c. 575; PL 1979, c. 638 21 MRSA 1391 ff; 2 USCA 431 ff; 18 USCA 591 ff 356 A.2d 723; 383 A.2d 369; 403 A.2d 771; 421 F.Supp. 1314; 96 S.Ct. 612 19760212
08/05/1980 80-123 Fertilizer tax rate Jeffrey Frankel, AAG John R. Stevens, Supervisor, Feed & Fertilizer Reg. Division of Regulations, Agriculture, Food & Rural Resources PL 1979, c. 672 36 MRSA 4441 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §3
08/07/1980 80-124 Terms of members of newly constituted Pesticide Control Board Richard S. Cohen, AG David T. Flanagan, Office of the Governor PL 1979, c. 644 5 MRSA 2; 22 MRSA 1471-B; 26 MRSA 968; 37-A MRSA 1402 83 Me. 429; 359 A.2d 59; 376 A.2d 448; 381 A.2d 665; 393 A.2d 167 19790427
08/11/1980 80-125 Filling vacancy on Aroostook County Commission following the death of commissioner William R. Stokes, AAG Nancy McCallum, Special Assistant, Executive Department 21 MRSA 442; 30 MRSA 103
08/13/1980 80-126 Relationship of the Maine Trademark Law to the Maine Business Corporation Act Peter B. Bickerman, AAG James S. Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State 10 MRSA 1521 ff; 13-A MRSA 1201 349 A.2d 201; 359 A.2d 69
08/15/1980 80-127 Notification of abutting landowner to cutting on woodlot Richard S. Cohen, AG Forrest Nelson, House 14 MRSA 7552; 14 MRSA 7552-A; 14 MRSA 7554 155 Me. 1; 382 A.2d 856
08/19/1980 80-128 Exchange of offenders under treaty authority: transfer of sanction clause Karen G. Kingsley, AAG Kevin Concannon, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections 34 MRSA 181 ff; 34 MRSA 1291 ff; 34 MRSA 1351 ff; 34 MRSA 1411 ff; 34 MRSA 1721 ff
08/20/1980 80-129 Indian education financing for FY 1981 Richard S. Cohen, AG David T. Flanagan, Office of the Governor PL 1979, c. 164 5 MRSA 1507; 20 MRSA 4741 ff; 22 MRSA 4719
09/05/1980 80-130 Determinations by Board of Arbitration pursuant to 38 M.R.S.A. §551 Richard S. Cohen, AG Henry Warren, Chairman, Board of Environmental Protection, Department of Environmental Protection SP 524 (104th Legis. 1969) 38 MRSA 541 ff 307 A.2d 1; 94 S.Ct. 532 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/MaineSet/104-24.pdf
09/10/1980 80-131 Entitlement of members of the Public Utilities Commission to salary increase Richard S. Cohen, AG David G. Huber, Senate PL 1977, c. 697; PL 1979, c. 269; PL 1979, c. 739; P&SL 1979, c. 109 2 MRSA 6-A; 26 MRSA 979-A; 35 MRSA 1
09/11/1980 80-132 End of present legislative session for purposes of retirement credit for Legislators Paul F. Macri, AAG William J. Garsoe, House PL 1979, c. 663 5 MRSA 1094 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
09/11/1980 80-133 Placement of political advertisements and signs on transit buses Richard S. Cohen, AG Bennett D. Katz, Senate 23 MRSA 1901 ff
09/12/1980 80-134 Acceptance of returnable beverage containers by redemption centers Jeffrey Frankel, AAG Asher D. Chambers 32 MRSA 1861 ff
09/12/1980 80-135 Election laws as they relate to county charter commission Richard S. Cohen, AG James K. McMahon, House PL 1979, c. 671 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 445; 21 MRSA 450; 21 MRSA 921; 21 MRSA 922; 21 MRSA 1093; 30 MRSA 1502; 30 MRSA 1552 363 A.2d 948 19800722
09/22/1980 80-136 Absentee voting problems in Bangor Richard S. Cohen, AG Russell McKenna, City Clerk, Bangor 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 1252; 21 MRSA 1253
09/23/1980 80-137 Name appearing on operator's license Doris A. Harnett, AAG George N. Whalen, Motor Vehicle Division 19 MRSA 781; 21 MRSA 638; 29 MRSA 540; 29 MRSA 546 50 Me. 371; 107 Me. 443; 157 Me. 263; 309 A.2d 224; 342 A.2d 688 19740412; 19780404 Includes 19740412 & 19780404 AG Opinions
09/23/1980 80-138 State payments to local program operators under the Emergency Home Heating Act of 1979 Richard S. Cohen, AG Lawrence P. Greenlaw, Jr., Special Assistant, Executive Department PL 1979, c. 574; PL 1979, c. 617 545 F.2d 754; 85 S.Ct. 1162; 97 S.Ct. 1696
09/25/1980 80-139 Application of 35 MRSA §96 to Central Maine Power employing a minimum customer charge in collecting whatever increased revenue requirement the Public Utilities Commission may award in the company's pending rate case Richard S. Cohen, AG Richard S. Davies, House; Laurence E. Connolly, Jr., House PL 1979, c. 539 35 MRSA 64; 35 MRSA 69; 35 MRSA 92 ff; 35 MRSA 296
09/29/1980 80-140 Installation of automatic sprinkler systems in newly constructed hotels Richard S. Cohen, AG James K. McMahon, House PL 1969,c. 409; PL 1971, c. 240 25 MRSA 2448; 25 MRSA 2463
10/06/1980 80-140-A Reporting requirements for CETA trainees Paul F. Macri, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1002; 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1092-A 20 CFR 676.28-2
10/06/1980 80-141 Continued creditable service for disability retirees under 5 M.R.S.A. §1094(15) and 5 M.R.S.A. §1122(3) Paul F. Macri, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1122
10/07/1980 80-142 Ability of the Penobscot Bay and River Pilotage Commission to function despite problems with the Penobscot Bay and River Pilotage Association Paul Stern, AAG Samuel Nesbitt, Jr., Secretary, Penobscot Bay and River Pilotage Commission 5 MRSA 9003; 38 MRSA 89; 38 MRSA 90 51 Me. 599; 138 Me. 180; 241 A.2d 802; 268 A.2d 884; 310 A.2d 736; 390 A.2d 1080
10/08/1980 80-143 Plantation organization Elizabeth R. Butler, AAG Harry L. Vose, House 1 MRSA 72; 12 MRSA 6671; 30 MRSA 5601 ff; 38 MRSA 1022 ff
10/10/1980 80-144 28 M.R.S.A. §301, relating to the distance between the liquor store entrance and church entrance Phillip M. Kilmister, AAG Guy Marcotte, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 301; 28 MRSA 401
10/16/1980 80-145 Earnable compensation - 5 M.R.S.A. §1001(9) Paul F. Macri, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1121
10/30/1980 80-146 Application of county personnel board laws to the refusal of county sheriff to reappoint deputy sheriff Richard S. Cohen, AG G. Arthur Brennan, District Attorney, District 1 PL 1977, c. 431; PL 1977, c. 650 1 MRSA 72; 5 MRSA 4572; 30 MRSA 951; 30 MRSA 958; 30 MRSA 1131 ff 135 Me. 228; 328 A.2d 791; 372 A.2d 1043; 381 A.2d 1132; 382 A.2d 290; 390 A.2d 1014; 409 A.2d 672; 409 A.2d 1307; 411 A.2d 1017; 418 A.2d 163; 96 S.Ct. 2673; 100 S.Ct. 1287 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/js451_m2m344_1976.pdf
10/31/1980 80-147 Conflict or compatibility of clerk of a town who is a candidate for county office Richard S. Cohen, AG James K. McMahon, House 21 MRSA 1; 21 MRSA 531 ff; 21 MRSA 832; 21 MRSA 924; 21 MRSA 925
11/05/1980 80-148 Maine State Troopers Association selling cups or clothing containing the State of Maine seal to members of the association and their families Richard S. Cohen, AG Lyndon H. Abbott, President, Maine State Troopers Association 1 MRSA 204
11/12/1980 80-149 Application of forestry statutes to wildlife biologists who mark trees for the purpose of guiding forest cutting practices with the objective of preserving wildlife habitat Richard S. Cohen, AG Glenn H. Manuel, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife PL 1975, c. 490 32 MRSA 5001 ff
11/18/1980 80-150 Effect of absence of contract priority language in legislative enactments implementing collective bargaining agreements to which the state is a party Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Judy Kany, House PL 1979, c. 269
11/21/1980 80-151 Constitutionality of proposed "project index" legislation Richard S. Cohen, AG Porter D. Leighton, House LD 1421 (110th Legis. 1981); LD 1454 (110th Legis. 1981) 10 USCA 1401a; 29 USCA 2; 29 USCA 802; 42 USCA 415; 42 USCA 1758; 42 USCA 1759al 42 USCA 2971d 110 Me. 192; 121 Me. 438; 245 A.2d 151 Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
11/21/1980 80-152 Kennebec Valley Vocational Technical Institute bond issue Richard S. Cohen, AG Judy C. Kany, House; Paul F. Jacques, House P&SL 1979, c. 106; PL 1979, c. 602 20 MRSA 2261 ff 143 Me. 207; 155 Me. 270; 158 Me. 180; 328 A.2d 791; 344 A.2d 410 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19620918; 19700824; 19790309 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/lc1046_m2m258_1979.pdf
11/26/1980 80-153 Eligibility of Brunswick Public Library Association to participate in Maine State Retirement System as a participating local district Paul F. Macri, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1153 19780504
12/08/1980 80-154 Conflict or compatibility of offices of State Legislator and a member of the Maine Insurance Advisory Board Richard S. Cohen, AG H. W. McKowen, Executive Director, Maine Insurance Advisory Board 5 MRSA 1725 ff Me. Const. Art. III, §2
12/09/1980 Town meeting's control over assessors James A. Buckley, AAG George Mayo, Director, Property Tax 36 MRSA 328 161 Me. 64; 322 A.2d 332
12/11/1980 80-155 "Restoration to service" concept as it applies to independent contractor Richard S. Cohen, AG Robert Bourgault, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 195; 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1123 130 Me. 181; 137 Me. 73; 152 Me. 288; 347 A.2d 596
12/11/1980 80-156 Conflict of interest in authorizing a loan from Maine State Retirement System to the Maine State Employees Credit Union Richard S. Cohen, AG Robert Bourgault, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1031; 5 MRSA 1061; 5 MRSA 1961; 30 MRSA 2250; 30 MRSA 2251 108 Me. 545; 113 Me. 317; 130 Me. 36; 156 Me. 69; 330 A.2d 912
12/11/1980 Conflict of interest in authorizing a loan from Maine State Retirement System to the Maine State Employees Credit Union Richard S. Cohen, AG Robert Bourgault, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Maine State Retirement System 5 MSRA 1061 19801211
12/16/1980 80-157 Status of a parcel of land in the town of Milford as a school lot Richard S. Cohen, AG Eugene J. Paradis, House PL 1824, c. 254; PL 1824, c. 280; PL 1831, c. 492; PL 1832, c. 39; P&SL 1833, c. 351; PL 1885, c. 368; PL 1973, c. 628 RS 1841, c. 147, §12; RS 1857, c. 90, §5; RS 1857, c. 90, §6; RS 1857, c. 90, §26; 13 MRSA 3161; 13 MRSA 3164; 14 MRSA 6104 121 Me. 44; 308 A.2d 253; 409 A.2d 672 19790519; 19791109
12/18/1980 80-158 Redeposit of contributions from teacher who withdrew contributions after wrongful termination Paul F. Macri, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1091 ff; 5 MRSA 1221
12/18/1980 80-159 Term of member after filling of vacancy on the Board of Environmental Protection Richard S. Cohen, AG Henry E. Warren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection 38 MRSA 361 61 Me. 601; 112 Me. 181 19790427; 19790530
12/23/1980 80-160 Houlton Town Council not placing certain proposed changes to the Houlton town charter on the ballot Richard S. Cohen, AG Michael E. Carpenter, Senate 5 MRSA 195; 30 MRSA 1911 ff 123 Me. 121; 33 S.Ct. 657 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1 19791009
12/23/1980 80-161 Portland street pier Richard S. Cohen, AG Lloyd C. Irland, Director, Bureau of Public Lands, Department of Conservation 12 MRSA 558 41 Me. 177; 97 Me. 356; 118 Me. 503; 157 Me. 532; 311 A.2d 548; 379 A.2d 1002; 382 A.2d 848; 412 A.2d 84; 14 S.Ct. 548; 20 S.Ct. 509 19750313; 19760909; 19800716
01/02/1981 81-1 Legality of "electronic poker" Richard S. Cohen, AG Arthur A. Stilphen, Commissioner, Public Safety 8 MRSA 441; 8 MRSA 442; 17 MRSA 330 ff; 17 MRSA 343; 17 MRSA 346; 17-A MRSA 951; 17-A MRSA 952 405 A.2d 153
01/08/1981 81-2 Transshipment of illegal-size lobsters through the state of Maine Richard S. Cohen, AG Bonnie Post, House 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 12 MRSA 6431 Includes appendices
01/08/1981 81-3 Approval of proposed regulation relating to a hunting season for furbearing animals Richard S. Cohen, AG Glenn H. Manuel, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 5 MRSA 8053 405 A.2d 153
01/12/1981 81-4 Extent to which deputy sheriffs are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in serving civil process Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Laurence L. Kiesman, House 5 MRSA 8; 30 MRSA 1051
01/13/1981 81-5 Effect of 26 M.R.S.A. §9 on the recent negotiations involving the benefits/pension plan for currently retired employees of Boise Cascade Paper Company Peter H. Stewart, AAG Donald R. O'Leary, Senate 26 MRSA 9 92 S.Ct. 383
01/19/1981 81-6 Jurisdictional framework governing the state's relationship with the Passamaquoddy Tribe and Penobscot Nation under the Maine Implementing Act and the Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act James E. Tierney, AG R. L. Halperin, State Tax Assessor, Department of Finance and Administration PL 1979, c. 732 30 MRSA 6205; 30 MRSA 6211; 36 MRSA 571 ff
01/20/1981 81-7 Constitutional power of the legislature to prohibit the transportation, treatment, and disposal in Maine of hazardous materials and wastes originating outside of the state James E. Tierney, AG Judy C. Kany, House 17 MRSA 2253; 42 USCA 6901 ff 53 US 299; 8 S.Ct. 689; 23 S.Ct. 92; 28 S.Ct. 485; 41 S.Ct. 16; 49 S.Ct. 38; 51 S.Ct. 522; 90 S.Ct. 844; 95 S.Ct. 1585; 96 S.Ct. 2488; 98 S.Ct. 1852; 98 S.Ct. 2531; 100 S.Ct. 2271 US Const. Art. I, §8 40 CFR 123.32
01/21/1981 81-8 Appropriations outlined in P.L. 1980, ch. 717, An Act to Develop Elderly Congregate Housing in Maine James E. Tierney, AG Georgette B. Berube, House PL 1979, c. 617; PL 1979, c. 717
01/29/1981 81-9 Uses to which bond proceeds may be put when the original project is abandoned Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Barbara Gottschalk, Legislative Finance Office P&SL 1967, c. 178; P&SL 1971, c. 168 19720215; 19760202; 19760804; 19780907; 19790309; 19800620 Includes P. & S.L. 1967, ch. 178
01/29/1981 81-10 Requirement of county sheriff to patron entire county James E. Tierney, AG George A. Carroll, House PL 1977, c. 431 30 MRSA 1121; 30 MRSA 1122 116 Me. 408 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/js451_m2m344_1976.pdf
02/02/1981 81-11 Organization of a collective bargaining unit by deputy district attorney or assistant district attorney James E. Tierney, AG Donald A. Strout, House 26 MRSA 979 ff; 30 MRSA 554-A
02/02/1981 81-12 Interpretation of 30 M.R.S.A. §6212, relating to Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission John M. R. Paterson, Deputy AG Mary Ann Lynch, Executive Department 30 MRSA 6212 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2 19700221; 19711222; 19730620; 19740306; 19750103; 19750428
02/04/1981 81-13 Investment of municipal funds in a particular trust arrangement James E. Tierney, AG Polly Reeves, House PL 1973, c. 407; PL 1973, c. 625; PL 1973, c. 639; PL 1975, c. 770 9-B MRSA 551 ff; 13 MRSA 1223; 13 MRSA 1261; 18 MRSA 4054; 18-A MRSA 7-302; 18-A MRSA 7-501; 30 MRSA 1903; 30 MRSA 1904; 30 MRSA 1911 ff; 30 MRSA 5051; 30 MRSA 5202; 26 USCA 584 404 A.2d 988; 409 A.2d 1269; 418 A.2d 163 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1
02/04/1981 81-14 Deputy sheriff compensation from private employer during employment as a security guard James E. Tierney, AG R. Donald Twitchell, House; Karen L. Brown, House PL 1959, c. 372; PL 1961, c. 286; PL 1973, c. 724; PL 1975, c. 383; PL 1975, c. 735; HP 1477 (107th Legis. 1975); PL 1977, c. 67; PL 1977, c. 508; PL 1977, c. 650 RS 1954, c. 89, §149; RS 1954, c. 89, §150; 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 958; 30 MRSA 1051 ff; 32 MRSA 3761 ff 87 Me. 294; 126 Me. 469; 328 A.2d 791; 374 A.2d 317; 377 A.2d 448; 409 A.2d 672; 409 A.2d 1307; 411 A.2d 1017; 412 A.2d 1225; 418 A.2d 163; 67 S.Ct. 1274; 93 S.Ct. 169 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/js451_m27m34_1976.pdf
02/05/1981 Petition of residents of Gorham to amend municipal charter so as to allow for the recall of members of the town council and superintending school committee Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Donald H. Gerrish, Town Manager, Town of Gorham 30 MRSA 1914; 30 MRSA 1919
02/10/1981 81-15 Power of Town of York to amend ordinances that were in effect in the York Harbor Village Corporation prior to its abolition James E. Tierney, AG Neil Rolde, House P&SL 1901, c. 481; P&SL 1975, c. 63
02/11/1981 81-16 Financing State Police with the General Highway Fund James E. Tierney, AG George A. Carroll, House Me. Const. Art. IX, §19 19800221
02/11/1981 81-17 Constitutionality of Senator co-sponsoring a revenue bill James E. Tierney, AG Joseph C. Brannigan, House Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §9
02/17/1981 81-18 Establishment of county home rule by statute Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Porter D. Leighton, House 302 A.2d 90 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1
02/17/1981 81-19 Solicitation of funds for the Kennebec River Future Commission by a legislator Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Judy C. Kany, House LD 272 (110th Legis. 1981) 1 MRSA 1014; 2 MRSA 5; 3 MRSA 162; 17-A MRSA 601 ff Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
02/18/1981 81-20 Constitutionality of appointed finance committee of the Cumberland County Charter Commission Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Merle Nelson, House 30 MRSA 1501 ff US Const. Art. 4, §4
02/20/1981 81-21 Computation of military service credit for State Police retirees retired prior to July 1, 1976 Paul F. Macri, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1975, c. 622 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1121 19780908
02/24/1981 81-22 Constitutionality of L.D. 685, proposing to amend Art. IV, pt. 2, §2 of the Maine Constitution, relating to apportionment of State Senate seats James E. Tierney, AG Charles M. Webster, House LD 685 (110th Legis. 1981) 315 A.2d 211; 84 S.Ct. 1362; 93 S.Ct. 979; 93 S.Ct. 2321; 93 S.Ct. 2332 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §2
02/26/1981 81-23 Entitlement of Penobscot Nation public safety officers to participate in Maine State Retirement System Paul F. Macri, AAG Andrew X. Akins, Tribal Administrator, Penobscot Nation PL 1979, c. 732 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1092; 30 MRSA 6201 ff
03/03/1981 81-24 Interpretation of court ruling relating to representation of a corporation by an attorney James E. Tierney, AG Walter W. Hichens, Senate 4 MRSA 807; 14 MRSA 7252; 14 MRSA 7463 368 A.2d 602
03/09/1981 81-25 Conflict or incompatibility of offices of county treasurer and town manager of a town in the same county Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Mary Ann Lynch, Appointment Coordinator, Office of the Governor 30 MRSA 254; 30 MRSA 751; 30 MRSA 2316; 30 MRSA 2317 114 Me. 443 19680205 Includes 19680205 AG Opinion
03/09/1981 81-26 Permissibility of changing beneficiaries after the commencement of retirement allowance Paul F. Macri, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1126
03/12/1981 81-27 Responsibility of superintendent of a school administrative unit to personally take minutes of meetings Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Howard M. Trotzky, Senate; Laurence E. Connolly, Jr., House 20 MRSA 161; 20 MRSA 221
03/13/1981 81-31 Compliance of Maine's certificate of need program with federal requirements James E. Tierney, AG Barbara A. Gill, Senate; Charlotte Sewall, Senate; Edward Kelleher, House; Mary MacBride, House 3 MRSA 2; 5 MRSA 11001 ff; 22 MRSA 301 ff; 42 USCA 300k ff 355 A.2d 743; 402 A.2d 471; 374 F.Supp. 789; 420 F.Supp. 1181; 510 F.2d 1387; 100 S.Ct. 1945 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1 42 CFR 123.407
03/17/1981 81-28 Exemption of gifts and deeds of distribution from real estate transfer tax James E. Tierney, AG R. L. Halperin, State Tax Assessor, Department of Finance and Administration 18-A MRSA 3-711; 18-A MRSA 3-907; 36 MRSA 4641 ff
03/17/1981 81-30 Interpretation of 15 M.R.S.A. §3314(1)(D), relating to juvenile court judge committing someone over the age of 18 James E. Tierney, AG Beverly Miner Bustin, Senate PL 1977, c. 520 15 MRSA 2714; 15 MRSA 3001; 15 MRSA 3003; 15 MRSA 3101; 15 MRSA 3314; 15 MRSA 3316 404 A.2d 573
03/18/1981 81-29 Authority of Department of Marine Resources Advisory Council to require the Commissioner of Marine Resources to adopt a specific regulation Elizabeth R. Butler, AAG Harold L. Hanson, House 12 MRSA 6024; 12 MRSA 6171; 12 MRSA 6173
03/26/1981 81-32 Constitutionality of L.D. 611, An Act to Clarify the Status of Certain Real Estate Easements in the State James E. Tierney, AG Richard Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Conservation Resolves 1907, c. 121; PL 1975, c. 287; PL 1979, c. 545; LD 611 (110th Legis. 1981) RS 1903, c. 1, §5; 12 MRSA 514-A ff 94 Me. 325; 116 Me. 263; 118 Me. 404; 121 Me. 27; 148 Me. 410; 148 Me. 515; 382 A.2d 848 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17 19801223
03/26/1981 81-33 Interpretation of 5 M.R.S.A. §196 as amended by P.L. 1981, c. 67, Part F, §§1-2, relating to compensation of research assistants and deputy attorneys general William R. Stokes, AAG Robert Maxwell, Administrator, Personnel P&SL 1975, c. 147; PL 1981, c. 67 1 MRSA 72; 5 MRSA 196; 5 MRSA 711; 32 MRSA 2153 309 A.2d 512; 328 A.2d 791; 366 A.2d 843; 377 A.2d 448; 391 A.2d 341; 409 A.2d 1307 19760921
03/27/1981 81-33-A Proposed legislative changes to the charter of the Gardiner Water District Paul F. Macri, AAG Norman E. Weymouth, House P&SL 1903, c. 82
04/02/1981 81-34 Transferability of credit among participating local districts with special benefit plans Paul F. Macri, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1121
04/07/1981 81-35 Excise tax on watercraft Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Harold L. Hanson, House Con. Res. 1977, c. 5 62 Me. 62; 62 Me. 451; 67 Me. 135; 82 Me. 39; 93 Me. 586; 123 Me. 379; 131 Me. 372; 133 Me. 4; 134 Me. 217; 148 Me. 176; 159 Me. 420; 302 A.2d 90 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §23; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8 19790417; 19790423
04/09/1981 81-36 Constitutionality of L.D. 947, relating to voting residence Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG John N. Diamond, House LD 947 (110th Legis. 1981) 21 MRSA 241 303 A.2d 452 US Const. Amend. 14
04/14/1981 81-37 Recovery of general assistance payments James E. Tierney, AG Michael R. Petit, Commissioner, Department of Human Services 22 MRSA 4450; 22 MRSA 4467; 22 MRSA 4500; 22 MRSA 4500-A; 22 MRSA 4504; 22 MRSA 4507 133 Me. 213; 90 S.Ct. 1011; 96 S.Ct. 893
04/22/1981 81-38 Write-in candidates in municipal elections James E. Tierney, AG Walter W. Hichens, Senate PL 1961, c. 360; PL 1971, c. 65; PL 1975, c. 502 21 MRSA 701; 21 MRSA 702; 21 MRSA 921; 21 MRSA 922; 21 MRSA 925; 30 MRSA 2061; 30 MRSA 2066 110 Me. 449; 369 A.2d 233 19800912; 19801031
04/22/1981 81-39 Recording of subdivision plan or plat Paul Stern, AAG T. M. Stone, Secretary, State Board of Registration for Land Surveyors 30 MRSA 4956 7 Me. 61; 78 Me. 184; 96 Me. 192; 133 Me. 354; 388 A.2d 520
04/23/1981 81-40 Conflict of land ordinance with state law and power of planning board and board of appeals James E. Tierney, AG Richard Rothe, Shoreland Zoning Coordinator, State Planning Office PL 1957, c. 405; PL 1971, c. 455 RS 1954, c. 90-A, §61; 30 MRSA 1917; 30 MRSA 4952; 30 MRSA 4961 ff Me. Const. Art. VIII-A
05/04/1981 81-41 Conflict of interest law as it applies to former deputy attorney general James E. Tierney, AG John M. R. Paterson PL 1975, c. 539; PL 1975, c. 770; PL 1977, c. 696; PL 1979, c. 734 5 MRSA 15; 5 MRSA 18; 18 USCA 202; 18 USCA 207 19790308
05/07/1981 81-40A Two-thirds vote requirement for the enactment of legislation which would change the joint standing committee responsible for recommending to the Senate whether prospective appointees to the State Personnel Board should be confirmed Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Judy C. Kany, House Con. Res. 1975, c. 4; Con. Res. 1979, c. 4; PL 1981, c. 289 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8
05/11/1981 81-42 Constitutionality of L.D. 1150, An Act Relating to Referendum Campaign Reports and Finances Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG John N. Diamond, House LD 1150 (110th Legis. 1981) 96 S.Ct. 612; 98 S.Ct. 1407
05/11/1981 81-43 Applicability of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act and the Maine Freedom of Access Law to the Maine Sardine Council Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Bonnie Post, House PL 1981, c. 393 1 MRSA 401 ff; 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 10 MRSA 1701 ff; 36 MRSA 4691 ff
05/12/1981 81-44 Professional engineer providing certain services under the relevant regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as interpreted by the Maine State Housing Authority Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG David R. Ault, Senate; Judy C. Kany, House 32 MRSA 22632 MRSA 1251 156 Me. 403 24 CFR 883.406
05/14/1981 81-45 Proposed legislation to subject gasoline and motor fuels to Maine's sales and use tax Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Thomas M. Teague, Senate; Bonnie Post, House LD 735 (110th Legis. 1981) 36 MRSA 1760 142 Me. 409; 155 Me. 125; 226 A.2d 371; 307 A.2d 1 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19
05/14/1981 81-46 Constitutionality of L.D. 104, An Act to Prohibit the Sale and Use of Drug Paraphernalia Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor PL 1981, c. 266 1 MRSA 71; 17-A MRSA 1111-A; 22 MRSA 2383 345 A.2d 504; 376 A.2d 456; 395 A.2d 107 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2
05/14/1981 81-47 Donation of merchandise returned for replacement Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Thomas M. Teague, Senate; Bonnie Post, House 36 MRSA 1752; 36 MRSA 1861 19800529 Includes 19800529 AG Opinion
05/18/1981 81-48 Use of stickers to cast write-in votes in a municipal election James E. Tierney, AG Frank P. Wood, Senate 21 MRSA 921; 21 MRSA 922; 21 MRSA 925; 30 MRSA 2061; 30 MRSA 2066 19800912; 19801031; 19810422
05/19/1981 81-49 Authority of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Departments of government to exercise disciplinary power over members of the Judiciary James E. Tierney, AG Dana C. Devoe, Senate 41 Me. 38; 115 Me. 268; 296 A.2d 492; 422 A.2d 998; 428 A.2d 858; 97 S.Ct. 2777 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me., Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §8; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §7; Me. Const. Art. VI, §1; Me. Const. Art. VI, §2; Me. Const. Art. VI, §4; Me. Const. Art. IX, §5
05/19/1981 81-50 Funding of functions of the Land Use Regulation Commission from the proceeds of the Unorganized Territory Educational and Services Tax James E. Tierney, AG Thomas M. Teague, Senate; Bonnie Post, House PL 1977, c. 698 36 MRSA 1601 ff 96 Me. 539; 109 Me. 472; 120 Me. 15; 122 Me. 18; 146 Me. 239; 383 A.2d 648 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
05/21/1981 81-51 Draft legislation proposing several amendments to the Tree Growth Tax Law James E. Tierney, AG Thomas M. Teague, Senate; Bonnie Post, House PL 1981, c. 517 36 MRSA 571 ff 335 A.2d 904; 51 S.Ct. 540; 55 S.Ct. 333; 55 S.Ct. 525; 57 S.Ct. 772 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8 Includes draft legislation
05/21/1981 81-52 Obligations of the State of Maine under an interstate agreement on higher education Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Richard H. Pierce, Senate PL 1955, c. 441; PL 1981, c. 316; LD 708 (110th Legis. 1981) 20 MRSA 2271 ff; 20 MRSA 2751 ff; 20 MRSA 2803; 20 MRSA 2804; 20 MRSA 2901 ff 146 Me. 183; 278 A.2d 699; 377 A.2d 104; 38 S.Ct. 400; 49 S.Ct. 196; 58 S.Ct. 803; 71 S.Ct. 557; 79 S.Ct. 785; 96 S.Ct. 2113; 97 S.Ct. 1505; 98 S.Ct. 799 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; US Const. Art. 1, §10
05/27/1981 81-53 Constitutionality of tax deferral system created by L.D. 1512 James E. Tierney, AG Thomas M. Teague, Senate; Bonnie Post, House LD 1512 (110th Legis. 1981) 36 MRSA 501 ff; 36 MRSA 6192; 36 MRSA 6194 62 Me. 62; 150 Me. 181 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §23; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8 19810407
05/28/1981 81-54 Allocations from the Highway Fund exceeding money received by that fund Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker of the House 5 MRSA 1668 19760107; 19760107; 19800319
06/05/1981 81-55 Interpretation of 4 M.R.S.A. §115, providing for the location of quarters of the Superior and Supreme Judicial Court in county buildings Paul F. Macri, AAG George L. Boyce, House 4 MRSA 115
06/08/1981 81-56 L.D. 1652, relating to creating the Maine Energy Commission and L.D. 1673, relating to restructuring the Public Utilities Commission James E. Tierney, AG Laurence E. Connolly, Jr., House LD 522 (110th Legis. 1981); PL 1981, c. 479; LD 1279 (110th Legis. 1981) 35 MRSA 1; 35 MRSA 1-A 116 Me. 263; 143 Me. 227; 147 Me. 89; 377 A.2d 1367 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18 19790502
06/11/1981 81-57 Legality of selling show ribbons which have facsimiles of the seal of the State of Maine imprinted on them Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG James W. Reeves, House 1 MRSA 204
06/19/1981 81-58 Legislature's power to act on measures which are still pending before the legislature James E. Tierney, AG Michael Carpenter, Senate 3 MRSA 2 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2 19770725; 19780323 Includes 19770725 & 19780323 AG Opinions
06/22/1981 81-59 Changes in provisions of Maine Maritime Academy Plan Paul F. Macri, AAG Philip R. Gingrow, Assistant Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1973, c. 542 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1121 19780206
06/24/1981 81-59-A General assistance standards James E. Tierney, AG Michael R. Petit, Commissioner, Department of Human Services 22 MRSA 4450; 22 MRSA 4497; 22 MRSA 4504; 22 MRSA 4505 421 F.Supp. 1314
06/26/1981 81-60 Conflict or compatibility of offices of secretary to the district attorney for Prosecutorial District Number 8 while a member of the Legislature Paul F. Macri, AAG Gennette M. Ingraham, House 1 MRSA 1011 ff 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10 19791109
06/30/1981 81-61 Limits on retired Law Court justice who returns to private law practice James E. Tierney, AG Sidney W. Wernick, Associate Justice, Supreme Judicial Court 4 MRSA 5; 4 MRSA 103; 4 MRSA 157-A; 14 MRSA 8112 63 Me. 27; 223 A.2d 435; 254 A.2d 39; 373 A.2d 251; 390 A.2d 541; 420 A.2d 919; 77 US 483 19781205
07/01/1981 81-62 Interpretation of the word "dependent" as it is used in 4 M.R.S.A. §5, relating to the Maine State Retirement System James E. Tierney, AG Sidney W. Wernick, Associate Justice, Supreme Judicial Court PL 1975, c. 701 4 MRSA 5; 4 MRSA 105; 4 MRSA 157-A; 19 MRSA 442; 19 MRSA 443; 39 MRSA 2 116 Me. 1; 118 Me. 25
07/02/1981 81-63 Option of joining the Maine State Retirement System for the Assistant to the Commissioner of Educational and Cultural Services James E. Tierney, AG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1941, c. 328 RS 1944, c. 60, §5; RS 1944, c. 59, §16; 5 MRSA 2; 5 MRSA 678; 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1121; 20 MRSA 1-B 110 Me. 296; 227 A.2d 606; 392 A.2d 529 Me. Const. Art. IX, §5
07/09/1981 81-64 Maine's "home rule" statutes Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Hilda C. Martin, House 30 MRSA 1911 ff
07/09/1981 81-65 Interpretation of 12 M.R.S.A. §6701 relating to licensing of persons engaged in scalloping activities James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor PL 1947, c. 332; PL 1949, c. 415; PL 1951, c. 151; PL 1953, c. 129; PL 1959, c. 331; PL 1975, c. 565; PL 1975, c. 743; PL 1977, c. 661; PL 1979, c. 127 RS 1944, c. 34, §109; RS 1954, c. 37-A, §59; RS 1954, c. 38, §106; 12 MRSA 6701
07/17/1981 81-66 Effect of P. & S.L. 1981, c. 73 on participating local districts in the Maine State Retirement System Paul F. Macri, AAG W. G. Blodgett, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1965, c. 337; P&SL 1981, c. 73 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1128
07/17/1981 81-67 Sufficiency of the question which you propose to place on the November ballot in order that the people may vote on an initiated bill to establish a Maine Energy Commission Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Rodney S. Quinn, Secretary of State LD 522 (110th Legis. 1981) 1 MRSA 353 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §20
07/28/1981 81-68 Method of paying those state officers and employees whose salaries are set by statute at an annual rate of pay Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG G. William Buker, State Budget Officer 5 MRSA 10 19750616
07/29/1981 81-69 Extent of the liability imposed upon employers associated as a group self-insurer for payment of workers' compensation benefits Linda M. Pistner, AAG Theodore T. Briggs, Superintendent, Department of Business Regulation, Bureau of Insurance PL 1973, c. 559; PL 1979, c. 577; PL 1979, c. 658 39 MRSA 23; 39 MRSA 92 363 A.2d 951
07/29/1981 Use of blue lights by town constables Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Vinton T. Ridley, House 29 MRSA 1368
07/31/1981 81-70 Use of blue lights by town constables Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Michael A. Welch, Town Manager, Bradley 29 MRSA 1368; 30 MRSA 2361
08/06/1981 Procedures for statement on estimate of total debt service for bond on a ballot Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Rodney S. Quinn, Secretary of State 3 MRSA 552; 5 MRSA 152 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
08/11/1981 Legal tender for debts settled within the State of Maine James E. Tierney, AG Fred W. Moholland, House 31 USCA 392 348 A.2d 237; 349 A.2d 172; 55 S.Ct. 407; 97 S.Ct. 64
08/19/1981 81-71 Purchase of school bus by SAD #74 Waldemar G. Buschmann, AAG Lionel H. Conary, House 20 MRSA 220
08/24/1981 81-72 Entitlement of chairman and members of the Public Utilities Commission to receive the benefits authorized by the Legislature Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Donald A. Brown, State Controller PL 1977, c. 697; PL 1981, c. 381; PL 1981, c. 452; PL 1981, c. 453 2 MRSA 6; 2 MRSA 6-A; 26 MRSA 979-A; 35 MRSA 1 359 A.2d 59 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 19800910
09/04/1981 81-73 Recording fees which the registers of deeds are to receive under newly enacted legislation William R. Stokes, AAG Muguette C. Thompson, Registry of Deeds, Androscoggin County PL 1971, c. 321; PL 1977, c. 145; PL 1981, c. 279 18-A MRSA 1-602; 19 MRSA 503; 26 MRSA 1227; 33 MRSA 751; 36 MRSA 1961; 36 MRSA 5313; 36 MRSA 5314 247 A.2d 919; 328 A.2d 791; 354 A.2d 154; 363 A.2d 724; 366 A.2d 843
09/10/1981 81-74 Salaries of the sheriff, register of probate, register of deeds and judge of probate of Hancock County Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Thomas R. Perkins, Senate PL 1981, c. 465; Resolves 1981, c. 19 30 MRSA 2
09/16/1981 81-75 Applicability of P.L. 1981, c. 167 to the bond issue questions which are to be presented to the voters James E. Tierney, AG Rodney S. Quinn, Secretary of State PL 1981, c. 167; PL 1981, c. 528; PL 1981, c. 530; P&SL 1981, c. 63; P&SL 1981, c. 64; P&SL 1981, c. 65; P&SL 1981, c. 75; P&SL 1981, c. 76 1 MRSA 353; 3 MRSA 552; 5 MRSA 152; 21 MRSA 702 156 Me. 115; 395 A.2d 1141; 409 A.2d 672; 411 A.2d 101 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19810806
09/21/1981 81-76 Ability of Maine Capital Corporation to amend its articles of incorporation Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG James Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State 10 MRSA 950 ff; 13-A MRSA 801 ff 19790806
09/22/1981 81-77 Public office money certificates Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State 29 MRSA 109; 31 USCA 392 4 S.Ct. 122; 97 S.Ct. 64
09/30/1981 81-78 Authority of wardens of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and sheriff's departments to retrieve the bodies of drowned persons Cabanne Howard, Senior AAG John F. Marsh, Chief Warden, Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife PL 1967, c. 404 12 MRSA 7053 19431110
10/01/1981 81-79 Administrative Procedure Act questions Cabanne Howard, Senior AAG J. William Peppard, Deputy Commissioner, Inland Fish eries and Wildlife PL 1981, c. 524 5 MRSA 711; 5 MRSA 8052; 5 MRSA 8056
10/06/1981 81-80 Open meeting laws and the Freedom of Access Act James E. Tierney, AG Michael Povich, District Attorney, District VII 1 MRSA 401 ff 400 A.2d 340
10/08/1981 81-79A Legality of the Board of Trustees of the Maine State Retirement System investment of system funds in low-cost mortgages for system members Paul F. Macri, AAG Robert Bourgault, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Maine State Retirement System 18 MRSA 4054; 18-A MRSA 7-302 84 Me. 545 29 CFR 2550.404a-1
10/14/1981 81-81 Referendum election on the authorization of a water district for the town of Milbridge Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Elliott L. Foss, Town Manager, Milbridge P&SL 1981, c. 55
10/27/1981 81-82 Authority of Maine Energy Commission to issue revenue bonds if the direct initiative, LD 522, is approved by the voters James E. Tierney, AG Judy Kany, House LD 522 (110th Legis. 1981) 1 MRSA 71; 5 MRSA 150; 5 MRSA 1661 ff; 5 MRSA 5006; 10 MRSA 1041; 10 MRSA 1044; 20 MRSA 3506; 30 MRSA 4601-A; 30 MRSA 4810; 30 MRSA 5331; 35 MRSA 1; 35 MRSA 13-A; 35 MRSA 18; 35 MRSA 19; 35 MRSA 51; 35 MRSA 93 144 Me. 116; 146 Me. 183; 148 Me. 528; 231 A.2d 617; 278 A.2d 699; 302 A.2d 572; 326 A.2d 1 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 4, §4; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
10/30/1981 81-83 Applicability of general assistance laws within Indian territory James E. Tierney, AG Michael Petit, Commissioner, Department of Human Services PL 1979, c. 732 22 MRSA 4450 ff; 30 MRSA 6206; 30 MRSA 6211
10/30/1981 Legality of 36 month lease entered into by Casco bank & Trust Co. and the Bureau of Public Improvements with a Datapoint communications management system James E. Tierney, AG David G. Huber, Senate; Michael D. Pearson, House Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
11/05/1981 81-84 Legality of purported "recall" by the Board of Directors of School Administrative District #27 of one of its members from the Region 1 Vocational Cooperative Board Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker 20 MRSA 476; 20 MRSA 2356-G 155 Me. 151; 404 A.2d 988
11/10/1981 81-85 Exemption of Advocates for the Developmentally Disabled from the lobbyist disclosure law Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG James S. Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1979, c. 553 3 MRSA 311 ff; 22 MRSA 3356; 22 MRSA 3533; 22 MRSA 3551 ff; 34 MRSA 1-B; 42 USCA 6000 ff 95 S.Ct. 2080
12/03/1981 81-86 Legality of campaign material advocating for the Saco Industrial Park bond issue William R. Stokes, AAG John R. Kugler, Assistant District Attorney PL 1977, c. 575; PL 1977, c. 696 21 MRSA 1391 ff; 21 MRSA 1411 ff; 30 MRSA 1911 ff; 30 MRSA 5356 409 A.2d 1269 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1
12/10/1981 81-87 Potato licensing statute, 7 M.R.S.A. §1011, et seq. James E. Tierney, AG Michael E. Carpenter, Senate PL 1971, c. 600 5 MRSA 9051; 7 MRSA 1011 ff
12/21/1981 81-88 Legal consequences of the failure of the county commissioners and the county legislative delegation to hold a meeting to finalize the county budget estimates before the convening of the Legislature James E. Tierney, AG Charles E. Moreshead, Kennebec County Commissioner 30 MRSA 252; 30 MRSA 254; 30 MRSA 254-B 302 A.2d 90
12/22/1981 Disciplinary action for physician's sexual activity with a patient Rufus E. Brown, Deputy AG George E. Sullivan, Secretary, Board of Registration in Medicine 32 MRSA 3282
12/23/1981 81-89 L. L. Bean, Inc. discount policy James E. Tierney, AG Henry E. Warren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection PL 1975, c. 740 17-A MRSA 605; 38 MRSA 347; 38 MRSA 348; 38 MRSA 481 ff 19780720 Includes 19780720 AG Opinion
01/07/1982 82-1 Effect of amendment to Me. Const., art. IV, pt. 3, §18(2), relating to signatures on initiative petitions James E. Tierney, AG Judy Kany, House Con. Res. 1981, c. 1 1 MRSA 351 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18
01/20/1982 82-2 Tree Growth Tax Law amendments relating to tree growth classification James E. Tierney, AG Raymond L. Halperin, State Tax Assessor PL 1971, c. 616; PL 1973, c. 308; LD 1775 (109th Legis. 1979); PL 1981, c. 517 36 MRSA 571 ff 335 A.2d 904 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8 19800223
01/20/1982 82-3 Retroactivity and eligibility for Elderly Low Cost Drug Program James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor PL 1981, c. 535 22 MRSA 254; 36 MRSA 6101 ff 370 A.2d 654; 406 A.2d 94
01/20/1982 82-4 Delivery of "municipal services" to residents of Indian Township Andre G. Janelle, AAG Fred Mulholland, House 30 MRSA 254; 30 MRSA 6203; 30 MRSA 6205; 30 MRSA 6206; 36 MRSA 1601 ff
01/21/1982 82-5 Application of Maine Clean Indoor Air Act to smoking in polling places James E. Tierney, AG James S. Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State 21 MRSA 531 ff; 21 MRSA 801 ff; 22 MRSA 1578 411 A.2d 1017; 98 S.Ct. 2279; 100 S.Ct. 2051
01/26/1982 82-6 Authorization by State Liquor Commission of a special agency store in the town of Winslow James E. Tierney, AG Melvin A. Shute, Senate; Harold R. Cox, House PL 1979, c. 117 28 MRSA 153
01/29/1982 82-7 Applicability of P.L. 1981, c. 447 to water districts formed both before and after January 1, 1982 Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Richard S. Davies, House PL 1981, c. 447 35 MRSA 3221 ff
02/04/1982 82-8 Application of P.L. 1981, c. 447 to water districts formed before January 1, 1982 Paul F. Macri, AAG Cecil O. Lancaster, House PL 1981, c. 447 30 MRSA 2051 ff; 35 MRSA 3223 19820129
02/08/1982 82-9 Power of Director of Legislative Research to change a section number in an initiated bill to conform to the system of numbering statutes used in the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated James E. Tierney, AG David Silsby, Director, Legislative Research LD 1935 (110th Legis. 1981) 7 MRSA 2961 ff Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18
02/16/1982 82-10 Audit of the Tribal School Committees' records Andre G. Janelle, AAG George J. Rainville, State Auditor PL 1979, c. 732 5 MRSA 243; 20 MRSA 5; 20 MRSA 473; 22 MRSA 4719; 30 MRSA 5253; 30 MRSA 6214
02/16/1982 82-11 Exemption from property taxation of the American National Red Cross James E. Tierney, AG Patrick T. Jackson, Jr., House PL 1979, c. 467; LD 1787 (110th Legis. 1981) 36 MRSA 651; 36 USCA 1 ff 17 US 316; 87 S.Ct. 464 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §21
02/18/1982 82-12 Legality of proposed amendments to statutes relating to the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission James E. Tierney, AG Michael H. Michaud, House PL 1979, c. 732 30 MRSA 6207; 25 USCA 1721 ff US Const. Art. VI
02/18/1982 Providing free assessment services to plantations and municipalities under the Act to Establish Municipal Cost Components James E. Tierney, AG James A. McBreairty, Senate 19810519
02/19/1982 Municipality raising and expending money to assist the operation of day care centers Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Polly Reeves, House 30 MRSA 1917; 30 MRSA 5101 ff
02/24/1982 82-13 Compatibility or conflict of positions of water district trustee and member of town council James E. Tierney, AG Hilda C. Martin, House PL 1981, c. 447 35 MRSA 3223 114 Me. 443
02/26/1982 82-14 Regulation of cremations Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Joseph C. Brannigan, House 32 MRSA 1400 ff 390 A.2d 1078
03/10/1982 82-15 Municipalities providing tax monies to social service agencies for social programs James E. Tierney, AG Thomas W. Murphy, Jr., House 30 MRSA 1911 ff; 30 MRSA 5101 ff 409 A.2d 1269; 418 A.2d 163 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/js113_m35_1968.pdf
03/10/1982 82-16 Constitutionality of 36 MRSA §§609-610, relating to valuation of sailing vessels and barges James E. Tierney, AG Raymond L. Halperin, State Tax Assessor Con. Res. 1977, c. 6; PL 1981, c. 357 36 MRSA 609 ff 311 A.2d 103 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
03/10/1982 82-17 Application of An Act to Protect Persons with Children Against Discrimination in Fair Housing to mobile homes James E. Tierney, AG Linwood M. Higgins, House PL 1981, c. 400 14 MRSA 6021; 14 MRSA 6024
03/12/1982 82-18 Liability of state for reimbursement to municipalities under the constitution upon the enactment of L.D. 1999 Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Lawrence P. Greenlaw, Jr., Legislative Liaison, Executive Department PL 1981, c. 676 30 MRSA 4861 ff Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §23
03/16/1982 82-19 Legal ramifications of the passage of L.D. 2048, relating to protection of Atlantic Salmon in the lower Penobscot River James E. Tierney, AG Edward C. Kelleher, House P&SL 1875, c. 168; P&SL 1876, c. 260; P&SL 1880, c. 210; P&SL 1901, c. 380; P&SL 1927, c. 73; P&SL 1957, c. 39; PL 1981, c. 532; PL 1981, c. 674; LD 1800 (110th Legis. 1981) 38 MRSA 349; 38 MRSA 418-A; 38 MRSA 559 ff; 16 USCA 791a 133 Me. 91; 135 Me. 459; 153 Me. 131; 265 A.2d 711; 281 A.2d 233; 304 A.2d 387; 335 A.2d 607; 337 A.2d 661; 450 A.2d 475; 444 F.2d 167; 582 F.2d 131; 3 US 386; 28 S.Ct. 40; 55 S.Ct. 628; 66 S.Ct. 906; 81 S.Ct. 1101; 82 S.Ct. 987; 97 S.Ct. 1505; 98 S.Ct. 2646; 100 S.Ct. 318; 100 S.Ct. 383; 100 S.Ct. 2035; 100 S.Ct. 2138 Me. Const. Art. I, §11; Me. Const. Art. I, §21; US Const. Art. I, §8; US Const. Art. I, §9; US Const. Art. I, §10; US Const. Art. I, §11; US Const. Art. 3, §10
03/18/1982 82-20 Expenditure of remainder of appropriation for capital improvements and acquisition of equipment for the Biddeford Airport James E. Tierney, AG Norman O. Racine, House P&SL 1973, c. 143 272 F.Supp. 480
03/22/1982 82-21 L.D. 2030 as a competing measure to L.D. 1989 Stephen L. Diamond, Deputy AG Judy C. Kany, House PL 1981, c. 688; LD 1989 (110th Legis. 1981); LD 2030 (110th Legis. 1981) 19790502; 19810608
03/23/1982 82-22 Impact of the repeal and substantial re-enactment of the Dental Practice Act Peter J. Brann, AAG James S. Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1981, c. 440 32 MRSA 63; 32 MRSA 73; 32 MRSA 211; 32 MRSA 501; 32 MRSA 1071; 32 MRSA 1151; 32 MRSA 1451; 32 MRSA 1601; 32 MRSA 1660-A; 32 MRSA 1671; 32 MRSA 2001; 32 MRSA 2151; 32 MRSA 2351; 32 MRSA 2415; 32 MRSA 2561; 32 MRSA 2851; 32 MRSA 3001; 32 MRSA 3263; 32 MRSA 3401; 32 MRSA 3821; 32 MRSA 3971; 32 MRSA 4051-A; 32 MRSA 4186; 32 MRSA 4854; 32 MRSA 4907; 32 MRSA 5004; 32 MRSA 6010; 32 MRSA 6208 148 Me. 515; 159 Me. 455; 281 A.2d 1; 328 A.2d 791; 404 A.2d 564; 424 A.2d 135; 430 A.2d 825; 432 A.2d 767; 438 A.2d 218; 95 S.Ct. 2178 19790427
03/23/1982 82-23 Constitutionality of mining excise tax contained in L.D. 2043 James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker LD 2043 (110th Legis. 1981) 36 MRSA 2851 ff 73 Me. 518; 74 Me. 376; 335 A.2d 904 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
04/06/1982 82-24 Soil evaluations for septic tank disposal on land James E. Tierney, AG Henry E. Warren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection PL 1981, c. 501 22 MRSA 42; 32 MRSA 4902; 32 MRSA 4903; 32 MRSA 4906-A; 38 MRSA 1303; 38 MRSA 1306 06-096 CMR 420
04/28/1982 82-25 Compatibility or conflict of positions of Active Retired Justice of the Supreme Judicial court or the Superior Court and Chairman of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission James E. Tierney, AG Reuben Phillips, Acting Chairman, Tribal-State Commission; Paul Frinsko, Commissioner Tribal-State Commission 4 MRSA 1; 4 MRSA 6; 4 MRSA 101; 4 MRSA 104; 12 MRSA 7655; 30 MRSA 6204; 30 MRSA 6207; 30 MRSA 6210; 30 MRSA 6212 428 A.2d 412 Me. Const. Art. III; Me. Const. Art. VI, §4; Me. Const. Art. VI, §5 19810202
05/05/1982 82-26 Authority of forest rangers to require private citizens to assist in the control and suppression of forest fires James E. Tierney, AG Kenneth G. Stratton, Director, Department of Conservation 12 MRSA 1201; 12 MRSA 8901; 12 MRSA 9202; 12 MRSA 9203 36 S.Ct. 258; 64 S.Ct. 792
05/05/1982 82-27 Application of Freedom of Access Law to deputy sheriff who is compensated solely from fees received for the service of civil and/or criminal process Paul F. Macri, AAG Michael Povich, District Attorney, District VII 1 MRSA 401 ff; 30 MRSA 2 129 Me. 169
05/11/1982 82-28 Constitutionality of LD 2043, An Act to Create an Excise Tax on Mining Companies James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor Resolves 1969, c. 34; LD 2043 (110th Legis. 1981) 36 MRSA 573; 36 MRSA 2855; 38 MRSA 2866 348 A.2d 249 Me. Const. Art. IX, §3; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
05/17/1982 82-29 Open burning at a new solid waste disposal facility by the town of Island Falls James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker PL 1973, c. 438; PL 1975, c. 228 38 MRSA 599
05/18/1982 82-30 Timing of various procedures which relate to the redistricting of the Maine Legislature and the state's districts for the United States House of Representatives James E. Tierney, AG Samuel W. Collins, Jr., Senate 21 MRSA 1571-A 143 Me. 227 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1-A
05/21/1982 82-31 Compatibility or conflict of positions of election warden and member of a municipal board of registration of voters James E. Tierney, AG Phyllis Roberts, House 21 MRSA 43; 21 MRSA 531; 21 MRSA 831; 21 MRSA 832 114 Me. 443
06/01/1982 82-32 Implications of P.L. 1981, c. 312 in light of a Maine Supreme Judicial Court case relating to the milk tax James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor PL 1979, c. 452; PL 1981, c. 312 36 MRSA 31 ff; 36 MRSA 4505 446 A.2d 33
06/02/1982 82-33 Legal parameters of hydropower development in the state of Maine James E. Tierney, AG Richard E. Barringer, Chairman, Land and Water Resources Council P&SL 1866, c. 130; P&SL 1899, c. 26; P&SL 1903, c. 141; P&SL 1905, c. 339 1 MRSA 3; 12 MRSA 558; 12 MRSA 6071; 12 MRSA 6072; 13-A MRSA 101 ff; 38 MRSA 651 ff 8 Me. 85; 11 Me. 278; 31 Me. 9; 42 Me. 150; 42 Me. 552; 44 Me. 92; 46 Me. 127; 48 Me. 516; 66 Me. 488; 77 Me. 297; 107 Me. 207; 107 Me. 382; 109 Me. 427; 118 Me. 503; 145 Me. 24; 153 Me. 131; 156 Me. 295; 158 Me. 32; 226 A.2d 371; 233 A.2d 718; 311 A.2d 548; 382 A.2d 848; 437 A.2d 597; 287 F.2d 175 Me. Const. Art. I, §21; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
06/11/1982 82-34 Used vehicle and anti-theft regulations James M. Bowie, AAG Sylvia Siket, Branch Chief, Title and Anti-Theft Section, Motor Vehicle Division, Department of Secretary of State PL 1821, c. 35; PL 1907, c. 119; PL 1973, c. 586 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 9-B MRSA 427; 17-A MRSA 353; 17-A MRSA 354; 17-A MRSA 453; 17-A MRSA 456; 17-A MRSA 702; 17-A MRSA 706; 29 MRSA 51; 29 MRSA 895-B; 29 MRSA 2350 ff; 29 MRSA 2442 84 Me. 366; 110 Me. 32; 395 A.2d 414; 413 A.2d 523 29-250 CMR 102
06/25/1982 82-36 Permissibility of use of countywide funds in the unorganized territories and for road repair and maintenance in the unorganized territories James E. Tierney, AG James A. McBreairty, Senate PL 1868, c. 191; PL 1957, c. 227; PL 1977, c. 698; PL 1979, c. 666; PL 1981, c. 406 23 MRSA 4051; 30 MRSA 252; 30 MRSA 403-A; 36 MRSA 451; 36 MRSA 1141; 36 MRSA 1142; 36 MRSA 1601 ff 247 A.2d 919; 312 A.2d 522; 363 A.2d 724; 383 A.2d 648 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8 19810519
07/09/1982 82-37 Municipal expenditure of public services tax revenues for recreation center James E. Tierney, AG Harry L. Vose, House PL 1977, c. 698; PL 1979, c. 666 30 MRSA 1202; 30 MRSA 1204; 36 MRSA 1601; 36 MRSA 1603
07/16/1982 82-38 Proper distribution of three categories of fines and penalties which may be imposed by Maine District Courts James E. Tierney, AG Michael Provencher, Fiscal Director, Administrative Office of the Courts PL 1981, c. 469; PL 1981, c. 689 4 MRSA 163; 25 MRSA 2701 ff; 29 MRSA 2701 ff; 35 MRSA 1563; 36 MRSA 187; 36 MRSA 1951 ff; 36 MRSA 3021 ff 328 A.2d 791
07/29/1982 82-35 Expiration date of the term of Mary Adams on the State Board of Education James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor PL 1971, c. 610 20 MRSA 51 19770907; 19780614; 19790427
08/05/1982 82-39 Entitlement of various officers to compensation for appearances in court during off-duty periods James E. Tierney, AG Arthur A. Stilphen, Commissioner, Public Safety PL 1975, c. 369; PL 1975, c. 731 4 MRSA 173; 4 MRSA 252; 5 MRSA 202; 16 MRSA 252; 17 MRSA 2001 ff; 25 MRSA 396; 25 MRSA 2396; 25 MRSA 2908; 28 MRSA 59; 29 MRSA 2182; 30 MRSA 121
08/09/1982 82-40 Proposed constitutional amendment relating to mining excise tax James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor PL 1981, c. 711 36 MRSA 571 ff; 36 MRSA 656 232 A.2d 524; 415 A.2d 814; 3 US 386; 96 S.Ct. 2882 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8; US Const. Art. I, §9; US Const. Art. I, §10 19820511
08/17/1982 82-41 Application of fuel use identification decal requirements James E. Tierney, AG Linwood F. Ross, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1981, c. 492; PL 1981, c. 689 29 MRSA 246-A; 36 MRSA 2961 ff 141 Me. 143; 345 A.2d 504; 348 A.2d 249; 363 A.2d 735; 376 A.2d 448; 437 A.2d 623 US Const. Art. I, §8
08/18/1982 82-42 Applicability of confidentiality provisions of 5 M.R.S.A. §551 et seq. to staff who are investigating allegations of physical and sexual abuse of children at the Baxter School for the Deaf James E. Tierney, AG Harold R. Raynolds, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Educational & Cultural Services PL 1977, c. 564; PL 1979, c. 403 1 MRSA 401 ff; 5 MRSA 551 ff; 30 MRSA 64; 30 MRSA 2257; 5 USCA 552 400 A.2d 340; 402 A.2d 603; 424 A.2d 135; 430 A.2d 825; 438 A.2d 218; 447 A.2d 65; 96 S.Ct. 1592; 99 S.Ct. 1705 19761123; 19800605 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/hv2561_m21r47_1982.pdf; https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/hv2561_m21r471_1982.pdf
08/19/1982 82-42-A Authority of the Maine Guarantee Authority to guarantee a loan for a project to be built by a mortgagor which is already the beneficiary of a guarantee for another project Rufus E. Brown, Deputy AG Philip C. Clifford, 2nd, Manager, Maine Guarantee Authority PL 1957, c. 421; PL 1971, c. 343; PL 1975, c. 566 10 MRSA 803; 10 MRSA 1001 ff 19680329; 19771017
08/20/1982 82-43 Withdrawal agreement governing the possible withdrawal of the town of Athens from School Administrative District No. 59 James E. Tierney, AG Harold R. Raynolds, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Educational & Cultural Services 20 MRSA 222-A; 20 MRSA 472; 30 MRSA 2055; 30 MRSA 2061
08/25/1982 82-44 Application of confidentiality provisions of Maine Personnel Law and Maine Freedom of Access Act to personnel responding to allegations of physical and sexual abuse of children at the Baxter School for the Deaf James E. Tierney, AG; John E. Larouche, Deputy AG Harold R. Raynolds, Jr., Commissioner, Department of Educational & Cultural Services 1 MRSA 401 ff; 5 MRSA 551 ff 102 S.Ct. 1957 19820818 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/hv2561_m21r47_1982.pdf; https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/hv2561_m21r471_1982.pdf
09/10/1982 82-45 Proposed St. John River resource protection plan James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker 12 MRSA 681; 12 MRSA 685-A; 12 MRSA 685-C
09/24/1982 82-46 Scope of 34 M.R.S.A. §1-B relating to confidentiality of report prepared by the Office of Advocacy Paul F. Macri, AAG Michael Ryan, Counsel, Division of Employee Relations, Department of Personnel PL 1975, c. 507 1 MRSA 401 ff; 34 MRSA 1-A; 34 MRSA 1-B
10/05/1982 82-47 Eligibility of retired state employees for state employment and related conflict of law James E. Tierney, AG David W. Bustin, Commissioner, Department of Personnel PL 1941, c. 328 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1123
10/13/1982 82-48 Declaration of insufficient funds to implement accelerated cost recovery benefits if tax indexing initiative is approved by voters James E. Tierney, AG Rodney L. Scribner, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Administration PL 1981, c. 704; IB 1981, c. 2
11/05/1982 82-49 Use of revenues from a "premium" on the sale of gasoline can be used for purposes other than those set out in Me. Const. Art. IV, §19 James E. Tierney, AG Barbara A. Gill, Senate 155 Me. 125 Me. Const. Art. IV, §19
11/23/1982 82-50 Whether certain federally-funded positions in the state vocational-technical institutes should be considered classified or unclassified for the purposes of the Maine Personnel Law James E. Tierney, AG David W. Bustin, Commissioner, Department of Personnel; G. William Buker, State Budget Officer PL 1963, c. 140; PL 1975, c. 603; PL 1977, c. 641; PL 1981, c. 702 5 MRSA 551 ff; 5 MRSA 711; 26 MRSA 979 ff; 26 MRSA 1021 ff
12/03/1982 82-51 Mining excise tax law James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor PL 1981, c. 711 36 MRSA 305; 36 MRSA 502; 36 MRSA 655; 36 MRSA 656; 36 MRSA 2855; 36 MRSA 2861 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §23
12/08/1982 82-52 Constitutionality of Maine Forestry District tax James E. Tierney, AG Fred E. Holt, Chairman, Maine Forest Fire Control Study Commission 12 MRSA 1201 ff; 12 MRSA 1601; 12 MRSA 1601-A; 12 MRSA 1607; 12 MRSA 9201; 12 MRSA 9204 31 Me. 272; 109 Me. 472; 122 Me. 18; 403 A.2d 1181 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8 19810519
12/23/1982 82-53 Application of 20 M.R.S.A. §1-A to reelection to a second term on the State Board of Education James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor PL 1821, c. 54; PL 1821, c. 148; PL 1821, c. 149; PL 1821, c. 150; PL 1821, c. 156; PL 1821, c. 175; PL 1824, c. 257; PL 1903, c. 196; PL 1941, c. 328; PL 1947, c. 4; PL 1957, c. 256; PL 1971, c. 481; PL 1971, c. 488; PL 1971, c. 489; PL 1971, c. 490; PL 1971, c. 491; PL 1971, c. 492; PL 1971, c. 493; PL 1971, c. 496; PL 1971, c. 497; PL 1971, c. 498; PL 1971, c. 499; PL 1971, c. 584; PL 1971, c. 592; PL 1971, c. 593; PL 1971, c. 594; PL 1971, c. 610; PL 1971, c. 615; PL 1971, c. 618; PL 1971, c. 620; PL 1973, c. 460; PL 1973, c. 513; PL 1973, c. 553; PL 1973, c. 585; PL 1975, c. 771; PL 1977, c. 661; PL 1977, c. 674; PL 1979, c. 127; PL 1981, c. 289; PL 1981, c. 493 RS 1944, c. 14, §1; RS 1944, c. 20, §3; RS 1944, c. RS 22, §1; RS 1944, c. 23, §1; RS 1944, c. 25, §1; RS 1944, c. 27, §1; RS 1944, c. 32, §1; RS 1944, c. 33, §1; RS 1944, c. 34, §1; RS 1944, c. 37, §1; RS 1944, c. 55, §1; RS 1944, c. 56, §2; RS 1944, c. 59, §3; 1944, c. 60, §5; RS 1944, c. 59, §16; 5 MRSA 1 ff; 5 MRSA 287; 5 MRSA 631; 5 MRSA 678; 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1121; 7 MRSA 1; 10 MRSA 8002; 12 MRSA 5011; 12 MRSA 6022; 12 MRSA 7031; 20 MRSA 1-A; 20 MRSA 1-B; 22 MRSA 1; 23 MRSA 4205; 25 MRSA 2901; 26 MRSA 1401; 34 MRSA 1; 34 MRSA 32; 38 MRSA 341 72 Me. 542; 110 Me. 296; 225 A.2d 424; 227 A.2d 606; 392 A.2d 529; 47 S.Ct. 21 Me. Const. Art. V, §2; Me. Const. Art. IX, §5; Me. Const. Art. IX, §6 19780525; 19781211; 19810702; 2 Op. Att'y Gen. 410 (1831); 36 Op. Att'y Gen. 12 (1929) Includes 19780525, 19781211 & 19810702 AG Opinions; https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/kf5125_z99m221_1976.pdf
01/07/1983 83-1 Possible amendment of the Tree Growth Tax Law James E. Tierney, AG Andrew J. Redmond, Senate Resolves 1969, c. 34 36 MRSA 571 ff 25 US 419; 21 S.Ct. 648; 35 S.Ct. 459; 49 S.Ct. 1; 49 S.Ct. 6; 63 S.Ct. 307; 65 S.Ct. 1515; 68 S.Ct. 1156; 90 S.Ct. 844 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8; US Const. Art. 1, §8; US Const. Art. 1, §10
01/10/1983 83-2 Constitutionality of 36 MRSA §611, relating to the taxation of certain vessels owned by nonresidents James E. Tierney, AG R. L. Halperin, State Tax Assessor, Department of Finance and Administration 36 MRSA 611; 36 MRSA 655 449 A.2d 1138; 58 US 596; 25 S.Ct. 686; 26 S.Ct. 36; 38 S.Ct. 40; 42 S.Ct. 15; 56 S.Ct. 773; 69 S.Ct. 432; 74 S.Ct. 757; 99 S.Ct. 1813 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8; US Const. Art. I, §8 19761216
01/13/1983 83-3 Constitutionality of a provision of the Maine Charitable Solicitations Act differentiating among religious organizations James E. Tierney, AG Harvey E. DeVane, Commissioner of Business Regulation PL 1977, c. 488; PL 1981, c. 456 9 MRSA 5001 ff 38 Me. 379; 155 Me. 151; 60 S.Ct. 900; 91 S.Ct. 2105; 102 S.Ct. 1673 Me. Const. Art. 1, §3; US Const. Amend. I; US Const. Amend. XIV 19770628
02/04/1983 83-4 Conflict of interest of members of the Board of Pesticides Control James E. Tierney, AG Larry M. Brown, Senate PL 1965, c. 447; PL 1969, c. 499; PL 1973, c. 678; PL 1979, c. 644; PL 1981, c. 632 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 7 MRSA 601 ff; 22 MRSA 1471-A ff 86 Me. 185; 310 A.2d 736; 330 A.2d 912; 36 S.Ct. 141; 61 S.Ct. 999; 99 S.Ct. 887; 77 Eng. Rep. 646 US Const. Amend. XIV 19730316; 19741203; 19790613
02/15/1983 83-5 Constitutionality of legislation authorizing the legislature to review, suspend or revise administrative rules and regulations James E. Tierney, AG Paul E. Violette, Senate; Dan A. Gwadosky, House LD 276 (111th Legis. 1983) 98 S.Ct. 718 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3 19761104
02/15/1983 83-6 Constitutionality of limiting low level radioactive waste disposal site to waste generated only within the state James E. Tierney, AG Judy C. Kany, Senate 17 MRSA 2253; 38 MRSA 1301 ff; 42 USCA 2011 ff; 42 USCA 6901 ff 22 US 1; 53 US 299; 8 S.Ct. 689; 23 S.Ct. 92; 28 S.Ct. 485; 41 S.Ct. 16; 49 S.Ct. 38; 51 S.Ct. 522; 61 S.Ct. 399; 63 S.Ct. 1137; 67 S.Ct. 1146; 83 S.Ct. 1210; 90 S.Ct. 844; 92 S.Ct. 1307; 95 S.Ct. 1585; 96 S.Ct. 2488; 97 S.Ct. 1305; 98 S.Ct. 1852; 98 S.Ct. 2531; 100 S.Ct. 2271; 102 S.Ct. 2956; 102 S.Ct. 3014 US Const. Art. I, §8; US Const. Art. I, §10; US Const. Art. VI 40 CFR 123.32 19791214; 19810120 Includes 19810120 AG Opinion
02/28/1983 83-7 Constitutionality of certain aspects of picture operator licenses James E. Tierney, AG Rodney S. Quinn, Secretary of State PL 1981, c. 506 1 MRSA 401 ff; 5 MRSA 89; 28 MRSA 1060; 29 MRSA 51; 29 MRSA 540 297 A.2d 607; 308 A.2d 274; 341 A.2d 1; 373 A.2d 1221; 435 A.2d 1368; 445 A.2d 680; 448 A.2d 905; 85 S.Ct. 1678; 92 S.Ct. 1029; 93 S.Ct. 705; 93 S.Ct. 1893; 96 S.Ct. 1155; 96 S.Ct. 2831; 97 S.Ct. 869; 97 S.Ct. 2777; 100 S.Ct. 179; 103 S.Ct. 749 US Const. Amend. I; US Const. Amend. XIV 19790830; 19800529
03/02/1983 83-8 Balanced budget requirements under constitution or statutes James E. Tierney, AG John Diamond, House 5 MRSA 1511; 5 MRAS 1544; 5 MRSA 1661 ff Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
03/23/1983 83-9 Timing of referenda on constitutional amendments James E. Tierney, AG Nancy Clark, Senate Resolves 1879, c. 151; Resolves 1907, c. 238; Resolves 1913, c. 354; Resolves 1919, c. 24; Resolves 1919, c. 108; Resolves 1919, c. 110; Resolves 1919, c. 155; Resolves 1919, c. 168; Resolves 1937, c. 4; Resolves 1957, c. 94; Resolves 1961, c. 95; P&SL 1961, c. 220; Con. Res. 1977, c. 1; Con. Res. 1977, c. 2; Con. Res. 1977, c. 3; Con. Res. 1977, c. 4; Con. Res. 1977, c. 5 157 Me. 525 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. X, §4 19770722; 19780725
03/25/1983 83-10 Corrections to reapportionment plan by the 111th Apportionment Commission Cabanne Howard, AAG Darryl N. Brown, House PL 1983, c. 93; P&SL 1983, c. 3 1 MRSA 401 ff; 21 MRSA 1571-A Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §3; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1-A
03/28/1983 83-11 Treatment of Wells and Hollis by the 111th Apportionment Commission Cabanne Howard, AAG Alberta M. Wentworth, House PL 1983, c. 93; P&SL 1983, c. 3 307 A.2d 198 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2
03/28/1983 83-12 Reapportionment of the city of Auburn by the 111th Apportionment Commission Cabanne Howard, AAG Harriet B. Lewis, House Con. Res. 1975, c. 1; PL 1983, c. 93; P&SL 1983, c. 3 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2
04/04/1983 83-13 Entitlement to state group health insurance program of legislator who receives benefits under the Maine State Retirement System James E. Tierney, AG Jo Gill, Executive Director, Maine State Employees Health Insurance Program 5 MRSA 285 ff; 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1123
04/04/1983 83-14 Interpretation of various provisions of the Mining Excise Tax Act James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor 36 MRSA 551; 36 MRSA 655; 36 MRSA 656; 36 MRSA 2851 ff Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §23 19821203
04/05/1983 83-15 Proposed legislation relating to payment by an employer when a physician's certification of illness is required James E. Tierney, AG Dennis L. Dutremble, Senate PL 1949, c. 394; LD 682 (111th Legis. 1983) 26 MRSA 592
04/15/1983 83-16 Interpretation of LD 1318, relating to political activities of state employees James E. Tierney, AG Samuel W. Collins, Jr., Senate LD 1318 (111th Legis. 1983) 5 MRSA 14; 5 MRSA 679-A; 5 USCA 1501 ff 103 Me. 240; 382 A.2d 290; 384 A.2d 429; 392 A.2d 521; 407 A.2d 1104; 528 F.Supp. 404; 691 F.2d 35; 67 S.Ct. 544; 67 S.Ct. 556; 86 S.Ct. 101; 92 S.Ct. 2294 US Const. Art. VI 19760422; 19780120; 19791030; 19791109
04/19/1983 83-17 First Amendment constitutionality of 111th LD 7, relating to referendum campaign reports and finances James E. Tierney, AG Michael D. Pearson, Senate; Gregory G. Nadeau, House LD 1150 (110th Legis. 1981); LD 7 (111th Legis. 1983) 21 MRSA 1395; 21 MRSA 1411 ff; 42 USCA 1981 ff 96 S.Ct. 612; 98 S.Ct. 1407; 100 S.Ct. 2502; 102 S.Ct. 434 US Const. Amend. I 19810511
04/20/1983 83-18 Constitutionality of 111th LD 1354, relating to the Group Life Insurance Fund James E. Tierney, AG Robert Bourgault, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Maine State Retirement System PL 1955, c. 451; Resolves 1961, c. 95; PL 1981, c. 477 5 MRSA 1151 17 S.Ct. 581 Me. Const. Art. I, §21; Me. Const. Art. IX, §18
04/21/1983 Interpretation of 36 M.R.S.A. §653(1)(C), which provides a veteran's exemption Paul F. Macri, AAG Stanley N. Lowell, Appraiser, Town of Lisbon PL 1947, c. 29; PL 1953, c. 291 36 MRSA 653
04/25/1983 83-19 Conflict or compatibility of Justice of the Superior Court also serving as a Justice of the Peace or notary public James E. Tierney, AG Rodney S. Quinn, Secretary of State PL 1860, c. 164; PL 1893, c. 270; PL 1981, c. 456 RS 1840, c. 44; RS 1840, c. 116; RS 1840, c. 170; 3 MRSA 501 ff; 4 MRSA 169; 4 MRSA 202; 4 MRSA 953; 4 MRSA 954; 4 MRSA 1056; 5 MRSA 82; 5 MRSA 195; 13 MRSA 2691; 13 MRSA 2732; 13 MRSA 2861; 13 MRSA 2904; 13 MRSA 3022; 13 MRSA 3107; 13 MRSA 3110; 13 MRSA 3111 ff; 14 MRSA 1151; 14 MRSA 2002; 14 MRSA 2102; 14 MRSA 2704; 14 MRSA 5524; 14 MRSA 6512; 14 MRSA 7453; 14 MRSA 7154; 15 MRSA 707; 16 MRSA 101; 17-A MRSA 506-A; 19 MRSA 121; 19 MRSA 532; 21 MRSA 104; 21 MRSA 445; 21 MRSA 494; 21 MRSA 1254; 23 MRSA 3101; 30 MRSA 2051; 30 MRSA 4154; 33 MRSA 203; 33 MRSA 304; 33 MRSA 305; 35 MRSA 3201; 36 MRSA 898; 38 MRSA 851 7 Me. 14; 86 Me. 212; 247 A.2d 919; 326 A.2d 1; 430 A.2d 808 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8; Me. Const. Art. VI, §5 1871 AG Rep. 6 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/kf4943_z99m226_1980.pdf
05/10/1983 83-20 Placement into the Kennebec County Halfway House of someone convicted of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs James E. Tierney, AG Patrick E. Paradis, House 17-A MRSA 1252; 29 MRSA 1312 ff; 34 MRSA 528; 34 MRSA 901 116 Me. 408
05/20/1983 83-21 Effect of the legislative process on the appointment and confirmation process for executive and judicial officers James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker Con. Res. 1975, c. 4; Con. Res. 1979, c. 4; PL 1981, c. 289; PL 1983, c. 383 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8 19810507 Includes 19810507 AG Opinion
05/20/1983 83-22 Application of the polygraph requirements of law enforcement officers to rangers of the Bureau of Parks and Recreation James E. Tierney, AG Richard B. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Conservation PL 1979, c. 209 RS 1944, c. 32, §23; 12 MRSA 602; 17-A MRSA 2; 25 MRSA 1542; 25 MRSA 3701; 32 MRSA 7151 ff 19450426
05/20/1983 83-23 Constitutionality of LD 373, relating to limiting the storage of spent fuel at nuclear reactor facilities James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor LD 373 (111th Legis. 1983) 42 USCA 2011 ff; 42 USCA 10101 ff 103 S.Ct. 1713 US Const. Art. VI 19791214
05/27/1983 83-24 Powers of the Joint Standing Committee on Legal Affairs to effect the decisions of the State Liquor Commission regarding the closing of state liquor stores James E. Tierney, AG Guy A. Marcotte, Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 28 MRSA 153 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3 19761104; 19830215
05/27/1983 83-25 Meaning of the phrase "school year" as it relates to final year of eligibility of exceptional children for free education once they have attained the age of twenty James E. Tierney, AG Charles P. Pray, Senate PL 1973, c. 609; PL 1975, c. 732 20 MRSA 855; 20 MRSA 3121; 20 MRSA 3123; 20 MRSA 3132; 20 MRSA 3453-A; 20 MRSA 4743 155 Me. 151; 404 A.2d 988 05-071 CMR 101
06/01/1983 83-26 Constitutionality of issuance of bonds after the expiration of five years following the ratification of the authorization of such bonds by the voters James E. Tierney, AG Linwood M. Higgins, House Con. Res. 1981, c. 4 411 A.2d 1017 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
06/02/1983 83-27 One person, one vote constitutionality of LD 1710, relating to county budget committees James E. Tierney, AG R. Donald Twitchell, Senate; Edward A. McHenry, House LD 1710 (111th Legis. 1983) 30 MRSA 252 ff; 30 MRSA 1402; 30 MRSA 1403 64 S.Ct. 397; 87 S.Ct. 1549; 90 S.Ct. 532; 90 S.Ct. 791; 93 S.Ct. 1224
06/03/1983 83-28 First amendment constitutionality of LD 1615, An Act Concerning Control of the Content of Rebuttals to Media Editorials James E. Tierney, AG Michael D. Pearson, Senate; Gregory G. Nadeau, House LD 1615 (111th Legis. 1983) 20 MRSA 2606; 47 USCA 151 ff; 47 USCA 307; 47 USCA 315 266 A.2d 863; 60 S.Ct. 900; 61 S.Ct. 399; 67 S.Ct. 1146; 71 S.Ct. 490; 79 S.Ct. 1302; 83 S.Ct. 1210; 83 S.Ct. 1759; 89 S.Ct. 1794; 95 S.Ct. 2222; 96 S.Ct. 1817; 97 S.Ct. 1305; 98 S.Ct. 2207; 100 S.Ct. 2343; 102 S.Ct. 3014; 103 S.Ct. 1713 Me. Const. Art. I, §4; US Const. Art. VI; US Const. Amend I; US Const. Amend XIV 47 CFR 73.1920; 47 CFR 73.1930
06/10/1983 83-29 Accuracy of advisory opinion issued by the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices relating to conflict of interest of legislator in voting on certain bills James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker PL 1973, c. 773; PL 1975, c. 621; PL 1983, c. 579 1 MRSA 1002; 1 MRSA 1011 ff; 3 MRSA 312; 3 MRSA 382
06/14/1983 83-30 Accrual of vacation and sick leave for constitutional officers Cabanne Howard, AAG George J. Rainville, State Auditor 5 MRSA 16; 5 MRSA 711; 5 MRSA 1094 19770705
06/15/1983 83-32 Conflict of law of the practice of State Budget Office making payments representing employer contributions to the Maine State Retirement System other than on a quarterly basis James E. Tierney, AG Carl W. Smith, House PL 1973, c. 369; PL 1983, c. 291 5 MRSA 1062; 5 MRSA 1063; 5 MRSA 1667 19790926
06/16/1983 83-31 Constitutionality of LD 1754, An Act Creating the Maine Milk Pool James E. Tierney, AG Carl B. Smith, House PL 1979, c. 452; PL 1983, c. 573 7 MRSA 2951 ff; 7 MRSA 3151 ff; 7 USCA 601; 7 USCA 608 62 Me. 62; 147 Me. 89; 422 A.2d 998; 446 A.2d 33; 455 A.2d 30; 524 F.Supp. 1056; 108 F.2d 342; 56 S.Ct. 312; 56 S.Ct. 374; 59 S.Ct. 993; 59 S.Ct. 1019; 62 S.Ct. 523; 88 S.Ct. 1634; 88 S.Ct. 2053; 94 S.Ct. 2291; 102 S.Ct. 2382 Me. Const. Art. IX, §9; US Const. Art. I, §8; US Const. Amend XIV
06/20/1983 83-33 Actions of the Legislative Council relating to expenditures of the Legislative Apportionment Commission James E. Tierney, AG Linwood M. Higgins, House PL 1983, c. 32; P&SL 1983, c. 3; HP 751 (111th Legis. 1983) 3 MRSA 161; 3 MRSA 162; 5 MRSA 1543 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §3; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1-A; US Const. Amend. XIV Includes HP 751 and Legislative Council minutes
07/14/1983 83-34 Validity of requirement that a person convicted of a crime sign a waiver of extradition as a condition to release on probation James E. Tierney, AG Donald L. Allen, Commissioner, Department of Corrections 15 MRSA 201; 15 MRSA 203; 15 MRSA 226; 15 MRSA 229; 18 USCA 3182; 18 USCA 3194; 18 USCA 3195 382 A.2d 1039; 393 A.2d 1320; 13 S.Ct. 687 US Const. Art. IV, §2
07/26/1983 83-35 State of Maine compliance with municipal ordinances governing the construction of buildings James E. Tierney, AG Leighton Cooney, Director, Bureau of Public Improvements 5 MRSA 1742; 30 MRSA 1917; 30 MRSA 2151 409 A.2d 1269; 418 A.2d 163; 437 A.2d 863; 459 A.2d 153 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1
08/04/1983 83-36 Extent of the authority of the Board of Registration in Medicine to deny a temporary educational certificate, or to defer granting a temporary educational certificate solely because applicant graduated from a foreign medical school James E. Tierney, AG John B. Madigan, Chairman, Board of Registration in Medicine PL 1981, c. 616 32 MRSA 3263 ff 405 A.2d 15; 424 A.2d 135
08/08/1983 83-37 Authority of the Joint Select Committee on Job Training to review, overrule, or modify the recommendations of the State Job Training Coordinating Council or the decisions of the Governor concerning the designation of "service delivery areas." James E. Tierney, AG Judy C. Kany, Senate PL 1983, c. 258 26 MRSA 2001 ff 103 S.Ct. 2764 19761104; 19830215
08/18/1983 83-38 Appointment and confirmation of members of the Finance Authority under PL 1983, c. 519 James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor PL 1983, c. 519 5 MRSA 3; 5 MRSA 5; 5 MRSA 6; 5 MRSA 7011; 10 MRSA 964; 10 MRSA 965; 10 MRSA 976; 10 MRSA 977; 10 MRSA 985; 10 MRSA 1023; 10 MRSA 1073; 10 MRSA 1092; 10 MRSA 1100-A; 10 MRSA 1100-D 115 Me. 344 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8 19740620; 19750719; 19750821; 19760609; 19770829; 19770907
08/18/1983 Conflict of interest of members of the Maine Legislature accepting an offer from the Whitewater Outfitters Association of Maine, Inc. to participate in a whitewater rafting trip James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker 1 MRSA 1011 ff
08/19/1983 83-39 Removal of names from voting lists by registrars James E. Tierney, AG Rodney S. Quinn, Secretary of State 21 MRSA 101; 21 MRSA 102; 21 MRSA 171 ff; 39 USCA 3903 152 Me. 219; 397 A.2d 156; 405 A.2d 153; 409 A.2d 672; 424 A.2d 135; 430 A.2d 825; 442 A.2d 170; 459 A.2d 1098; 89 S.Ct. 1404; 91 S.Ct. 1216; 102 S.Ct. 988
08/25/1983 83-40 Conflict or compatibility of person serving as a member of a school administrative district and as a town manager within that district James E. Tierney, AG James McBreairty, Senate 5 MRSA 195 111 Me. 428; 115 Me. 268; 135 Me. 519; 156 Me. 193; 308 A.2d 554 Me. Const. Art. IX, §5
08/25/1983 83-41 Application of residency requirement to county commissioner James E. Tierney, AG Darryl N. Brown, House; Daniel J. Callahan, House 5 MRSA 195; 30 MRSA 105-I 111 Me. 428; 115 Me. 268; 135 Me. 519; 156 Me. 193; 308 A.2d 554 Me. Const. Art. IX, §5
10/03/1983 83-42 Investigation into the bidding procedures of the State's recent purchase of an executive aircraft James E. Tierney, AG Thomas R. Perkins, Senate PL 1983, c. 477 5 MRSA 1816; 5 MRSA 1819
10/28/1983 83-43 Certification of part-time law enforcement officers James E. Tierney, AG Laurence L. Kiesman, House PL 1983, c. 67 25 MRSA 2032; 25 MRSA 2805; 25 MRSA 2805-A; 30 MRSA 2362
11/23/1983 83-44 Authority of municipal official to deny concealed weapons permit to applicant who has committed three speeding infractions within the past five years James E. Tierney, AG Mary Najarian, Senate PL 1981, c. 119 25 MRSA 2031 ff; 29 MRSA 1
11/28/1983 Membership of Baxter State Park Authority Rufus E. Brown, Deputy AG James E. Tierney, AG PL 1939, c. 6; P&SL 1955, c. 2 12 MRSA 900; 12 MRSA 901 385 A.2d 189
12/05/1983 83-45 Conflict of interest of members of the Low-Level Waste Siting Commission to accept an offer of the Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company to pay their transportation and housing expenses for a trip to South Carolina James E. Tierney, AG Judy C. Kany, Senate; John L. Martin, Speaker PL 1981, c. 439; PL 1983, c. 110 1 MRSA 1011 ff; 3 MRSA 162; 17-A MRSA 2; 17-A MRSA 602; 17-A MRSA 605 19830818 Includes 19830818 AG Opinion & Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company correspondence
12/06/1983 83-46 Baxter State Park Authority Rufus E. Brown, Deputy AG G. William Diamond, Senate; Neil Rolde, House PL 1939, c. 6; P&SL 1955, c. 2; PL 1973, c. 460 12 MRSA 900; 12 MRSA 901; 12 MRSA 5011; 12 MRSA 8003 283 A.2d 660; 309 A.2d 512; 348 A.2d 232; 377 A.2d 120; 385 A.2d 189
12/06/1983 83-47 Power of a district budget meeting of a school administrative district to approve particular expenditures which were defeated at a prior referendum James E. Tierney, AG Frank P. Wood, Senate PL 1977, c. 695; PL 1979, c. 356; PL 1981, c. 442; PL 1981, c. 655; PL 1981, c. 693 20 MRSA 226; 20 MRSA 226-A; 20-A MRSA 1302 ff
12/06/1983 83-48 Emitting red and/or blue light from police vehicles James E. Tierney, AG Richard L. Trafton, Senate PL 1981, c. 14; LD 423 (111th Legis. 1983) 1 MRSA 72; 29 MRSA 1368 402 A.2d 471; 409 A.2d 672; 411 A.2d 1017; 438 A.2d 218 19731210; 19810731
12/22/1983 83-49 Conflict or compatibility of municipal police officer being a candidate for the office of county sheriff James E. Tierney, AG Patrick E. Paradis, House 5 MRSA 14; 5 MRSA 679-A; 5 USCA 1501 ff 19830415
01/09/1984 84-1 Participation by senior staff members of the Public Utilities Commission in the Maine State Retirement System James E. Tierney, AG Roberta M. Weil, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1913, c. 129; PL 1937, c. 221; PL 1963, c. 125; PL 1965, c. 91; PL 1981, c. 469; PL 1981, c. 582; PL 1981, c. 633; PL 1983, c. 344 2 MRSA 6; 2 MRSA 6-A; 5 MRSA 678; 5 MRSA 1091; 35 MRSA 1 438 A.2d 218 19810702
01/10/1984 84-2 Eligibility of members of the Public Utilities Commission for the same retirement compensation provided to Justices of the Superior Court James E. Tierney, AG Peter Bradford, Chairman, Public Utilities Commission PL 1981, c. 453; PL 1983, c. 477 2 MRSA 6-A; 4 MRSA 103; 5 MRSA 1091 19810824
01/23/1984 84-3 Purpose of LD 1809, providing for excess funds previously appropriated for food stamps James E. Tierney, AG Richard L. Trafton, Senate P&SL 1983, c. 61; Resolves 1983, c. 38 30 MRSA 254; 30 MRSA 408
01/26/1984 84-4 Appointment of members of the Human Rights Committee at the Elizabeth Levinson Center James E. Tierney, AG Kevin W. Concannon, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation PL 1983, c. 459; PL 1983, c. 564 5 MRSA 351; 5 MRSA 1855; 6 MRSA 302; 7 MRSA 2151; 8 MRSA 141; 9-B MRSA 216; 12 MRSA 51; 17 MRSA 1216; 22 MRSA 42; 22 MRSA 254; 22 MRSA 1693; 22 MRSA 1811; 23 MRSA 4209; 23 MRSA 4302; 26 MRSA 171; 26 MRSA 1082; 32 MRSA 271; 32 MRSA 1151; 32 MRSA 2001; 32 MRSA 4907; 34 MRSA 2143; 34 MRSA 2144; 34 MRSA 2634; 34 MRSA 2954; 34-B MRSA 5404 ff; 36 MRSA 4503; 42 USCA 1905 121 Me. 522; 379 A.2d 994; 433 A.2d 383; 446 A.2d 33; 460 A.2d 1341; 462 A.2d 1151 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8 42 CFR 442.409; 42 CFR 442.410; 42 CFR 442.413; 42 CFR 442.441
01/26/1984 84-5 Application of Federal Privacy Act to PL 1983, c. 21, relating to the identification of dentures James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker; Courtney E. Stover, House PL 1983, c. 21 32 MRSA 1094-B; 5 USCA 552b
01/31/1984 84-6 Reapportionment of county commissioner districts James E. Tierney, AG John N. Diamond, House PL 1983, c. 518; PL 1983, c. 607 30 MRSA 105-V 105 Me. 91; 227 A.2d 606; 343 A.2d 196; 469 A.2d 819; 103 S.Ct. 2690 Includes text of bill
02/07/1984 84-7 Application of municipal ordinances to swimming pools after the passage of the Swimming Pool Enclosure Law James E. Tierney, AG Donald R. Twitchell, Senate; Philip C. Jackson, House PL 1983, c. 436 22 MRSA 1634; 30 MRSA 1917 404 A.2d 564; 447 A.2d 1236
02/21/1984 84-8 Application of the Administrative Procedure Act to certain actions by the Maine Public Utilities Commission James E. Tierney, AG John E. Baldacci, Senate 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 35 MRSA 3; 35 MRSA 4; 35 MRSA 313; 16 USCA 2601 ff 67 S.Ct. 1575 Includes PUC documents
02/28/1984 84-9 Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 preemption of LD 1935, which proposes to transfer the authority to regulate safety and health conditions of agricultural employment from Maine's Commissioner of Agriculture to Maine's Commissioner of Labor James E. Tierney, AG Dennis L. Dutremble, Senate; Edith S. Beaulieu, House LD 1935 (111th Legis. 1983) 29 USCA 655; 29 USCA 667 67 S.Ct. 1146; 97 S.Ct. 1305; 102 S.Ct. 3014; 10 OSAHRC 200; 1980 OSAHRC LEXIS 115 US Const. Art. I, §8; US Const. Art. VI 29 CFR 1910.141; 29 CFR 1910.142; 29 CFR 1928.21 Includes news article
03/05/1984 84-10 Constitutionality of University of Maine selling alcoholic beverages to persons over the age of twenty James E. Tierney, AG John C. Bott, House 28 MRSA 303 103 S.Ct. 2296 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A
03/06/1984 84-11 Constitutionality of proposed legislation relating to staggered terms for county commissioners James E. Tierney, AG John N. Diamond, House PL 1983, c. 518; PL 1983, c. 607 30 MRSA 105-V; 30 MRSA 105-W 85 S.Ct. 713; 88 S.Ct. 1114; 91 S.Ct. 1904 19840131 Includes text of draft bill
03/15/1984 84-12 Interpretation of PL 1983, c. 544, An Act to Equitably Share the Cost of Police Training James E. Tierney, AG Philip C. Jackson, House PL 1983, c. 544 25 MRSA 2807
03/23/1984 84-13 Application of recent legislation relating to cost-of-living increases in retirement allowances by the Maine State Retirement System James E. Tierney, AG Charles G. Dow, Senate; Daniel B. Hickey, House PL 1977, c. 573; PL 1981, c. 702; P&SL 1981, c. 73; PL 1983, c. 529 5 MRSA 1092; 5 MRSA 1128
03/30/1984 84-14 Applicability of the Site Location and Development Law to a subdivision consisting entirely of lots located on an island except for one piece of land James E. Tierney, AG Judy C. Kany, Senate; Donald M. Hall, House PL 1983, c. 788 5 MRSA 9001; 38 MRSA 481 ff 374 A.2d 317; 434 A.2d 25 06-096 CMR 371
04/04/1984 84-15 Congressional approval of a Tri-State Lottery Compact James E. Tierney, AG Richard J. Carey, Director, Maine State Lottery Commission PL 1983, c. 732 18 USCA 1084; 18 USCA 1301 ff; 18 USCA 1953; 18 USCA 1955 39 US 540; 13 S.Ct. 728; 96 S.Ct. 2113; 98 S.Ct. 799; 101 S.Ct. 703 US Const. Art. I, §10 19771109
04/04/1984 84-16 Conflict or compatibility of State Police Officer holding office as a town selectman or a member of a local school board James E. Tierney, AG Arthur A. Stilphen, Commissioner, Public Safety PL 1925, c. 144 5 MRSA 679-A; 20-A MRSA 1; 25 MRSA 1503; 30 MRSA 1901; 30 MRSA 2316 3 Me. 481; 96 Me. 125; 102 Me. 21; 124 Me. 14; 137 Me. 120; 150 Me. 181; 363 A.2d 724; 436 A.2d 866 19781220
04/11/1984 84-17 Conflict of interest of certain activities of former counsel to the Governor James E. Tierney, AG Laurence E. Connolly, Jr., House PL 1975, c. 539; PL 1975, c. 770; PL 1979, c. 734; PL 1983, c. 458; PL 1983, c. 535 5 MRSA 15; 5 MRSA 18; 5 MRSA 8001 ff 19790308
04/27/1984 84-18 Actions of the Androscoggin County Commissioners with respect to an item from the legislatively approved county budget James E. Tierney, AG Louis Jalbert, House Resolves 1983, c. 59 30 MRSA 252; 30 MRSA 253-A 19770201; 19770622; 19790202; 19840303
05/01/1984 84-19 Citizen initiative proposing to limit the power of the legislature to address the same subject matter, specifically low-level radioactive waste, by legislation between the time the initiative legislation is proposed and the time it is submitted to voters. James E. Tierney, AG Polly Reeves, House IB 1985, c. 1 38 MRSA 1474; 38 MRSA 1478 2 Me. 275; 143 Me. 227; 377 A.2d 1367 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 ff
05/10/1984 84-20 Number of votes necessary for passing of a bond issue, LD 2340 James E. Tierney, AG Gerard P. Conley, Senate P&SL 1983, c. 99 39 S.Ct. 93; 40 S.Ct. 486; 40 S.Ct. 588; 49 S.Ct. 463 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; Me. Const. Art. X, §4; US Const. Art. V 19650212; 19670328; 19780818 Includes 19650212, 19670328 & 19780818 AG Opinions
06/08/1984 84-21 Authority of State Liquor Commission to close its Hallowell warehouse and utilize a privately-owned warehouse James E. Tierney, AG James R. Handy, House PL 1959, c. 274; PL 1981, c. 581 28 MRSA 2; 28 MRSA 151; 28 MRSA 501; 28 MRSA 604; 28 MRSA 1051; 28 MRSA 1052 411 A.2d 1017; 459 A.2d 1106; 473 A.2d 879 Includes correspondence; https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/hd9391_u53m2_1984.pdf; https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/kf4921_z99m23_1953.pdf
06/13/1984   Proper response to questions on certain employment application forms as to prior criminal convictions when an applicant has been granted a full and free pardon as to one or more such convictions Charles K. Leadbetter, AAG Gregory Boober   16 MRSA 611 ff 64 Me. 140  
07/25/1984 84-22 Jurisdiction of Maine Human Rights Commission to investigate complaints of unlawful employment discrimination against the Penobscot Nation James E. Tierney, AG Patricia E. Ryan, Executive Director, Maine Human Rights Commission 5 MRSA 4551 ff; 30 MRSA 6202; 30 MRSA 6204; 30 MRSA 6206; 25 USCA 1721; 25 USCA 1725 461 A.2d 478; 104 S.Ct. 323
08/06/1984 84-23 Jurisdiction of Maine Human Rights Commission to investigate complaints of unlawful employment discrimination against the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians James E. Tierney, AG Patricia E. Ryan, Executive Director, Maine Human Rights Commission 30 MRSA 6201 ff; 25 USCA 450e; 25 USCA 1721; 25 USCA 1725 461 A.2d 478; 94 S.Ct. 2474; 96 S.Ct. 943; 97 S.Ct. 1395; 98 S.Ct. 1670; 104 S.Ct. 323 25 CFR 270 19840725
08/22/1984 84-24 Payment of benefits out of the reserves of the Maine State Retirement System to retirees under the new Maine Judicial Retirement System James E. Tierney, AG Roberta M. Weil, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1983, c. 853 4 MRSA 1201 ff; 5 MRSA 1001 ff Me. Const. Art. I, §18 19830420
09/06/1984 84-25 Validity of advisory opinion from the chairman of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker PL 1983, c. 859 1 MRSA 71; 1 MRSA 401 ff; 1 MRSA 1001 ff; 5 MRSA 195; 20-A MRSA 13402; 20-A MRSA 13502; 20-A MRSA 13503; 20-A MRSA 15501 ff; 26 MRSA 961 400 A.2d 340 19740703; 19770325; 19770406; 19770517; 19790615
09/07/1984 84-26 Interpretation of Article IV, Part 3, Section 2 of the Maine Constitution, relating to the time within which the governor must act to disapprove legislation presented to him James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor LD 992 (111th Legis. 1983) 116 Me. 557 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2 19790511; 19790921
09/10/1984 84-27 Power of taxation and the constitutionality of proposed amendment to LD 2485, increasing the tax on cigarettes Cabanne Howard, AAG John L. Martin, Speaker LD 2485 (111th Legis. 1983) 121 Me. 438; 121 Me. 522; 125 Me. 319; 446 A.2d 33 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
10/30/1984 84-28 Analysis of the Equal Rights Amendment James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor Con. Res. 1983, c. 1; LD 679 (111th Legis. 1983) 5 MRSA 4552; 22 MRSA 10; 22 MRSA 42; 22 MRSA 3173; 42 USCA 1396 ff; 42 USCA 2000e; 42 USCA 2000e-2 142 Me. 409; 448 F.Supp. 1156; 88 S.Ct. 651; 93 S.Ct. 37; 93 S.Ct. 705; 94 S.Ct. 1; 94 S.Ct. 2485; 97 S.Ct. 401; 97 S.Ct. 2366; 97 S.Ct. 2376; 100 S.Ct. 2671; 100 S.Ct. 2694; 102 S.Ct. 395; 102 S.Ct. 1912; 102 S.Ct. 3494; 103 S.Ct. 2481 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A Includes addendum
01/07/1985 85-1 Authority of Legislative Council to increase salaries of Secretary of State and State Treasurer Cabanne Howard, AAG Linwood M. Higgins, House PL 1983, c. 862 3 MRSA 162-B
01/07/1985 85-3 Interpretation of compensation for pre-hearing and post-hearing activities under PL 1983, c. 812, An Act to Establish Standards and a Policy for the Compensation of Members of Boards, Commissions and Similar Organizations James E. Tierney, AG Dan A. Gwadosky, House PL 1983, c. 812 5 MRSA 12002-A; 5 MRSA 12002-B; 5 MRSA 12004; 23 MRSA 151; 23 MRSA 152; 23 MRSA 156
01/08/1985 85-2 Authority of a regional planning commission to form a wholly-owned profitmaking subsidiary corporation James E. Tierney, AG John P. Daggett, House PL 1973, c. 534; PL 1977, c. 525 13 MRSA 901 ff; 13-B MRSA 101 ff; 30 MRSA 1951 ff; 30 MRSA 1983; 30 MRSA 4501 ff; 30 MRSA 4511 ff; 30 MRSA 4522 99 Me. 253; 107 Me. 279; 134 Me. 191; 161 Me. 391; 266 A.2d 218
01/28/1985 85-4 Legality of using General Highway Fund monies for various public and/or private mass transportation purposes James E. Tierney, AG Polly Reeves, House 152 Me. 449; 157 Me. 104 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19 19740321; 19760629; 19770613; 19800221
02/04/1985   Effect of a pardon in Maine Charles K. Leadbetter, AAG Patrick T. McGahn, Jr. 4 MRSA 7; 5 MRSA 5301 ff; 16 MRSA 611 ff 64 Me. 140    
02/06/1985 85-5 Term of office of the person appointed to fill the anticipated vacancy in the office of Sheriff of Androscoggin County James E. Tierney, AG Richard L. Trafton, Senate Resolves 1855, c. 273; Resolves 1879, c. 151 137 Me. 347 Me. Const. Art. II, §4; Me. Const. Art. VI, §6; Me. Const. Art. VI, §7; Me. Const. Art. IX, §10
03/05/1985 85-6 Eligibility for reappointment of member of the Maine Committee on Aging who has served for two consecutive three-year terms James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor PL 1973, c. 630; PL 1973, c. 793 22 MRSA 5109
03/12/1985 85-7 Legality of member of the Land Use Regulation Commission participating in the Great Northern Nekoosa Corporation permit application James E. Tierney, AG Judy C. Kany, Senate PL 1979, c. 734 5 MRSA 18; 38 MRSA 630 ff
03/12/1985 85-9 Calculation of good-time deductions for prisoners James E. Tierney, AG Donald L. Allen, Commissioner, Department of Corrections PL 1975, c. 499; PL 1983, c. 456 17-A MRSA 1203; 17-A MRSA 1253; 17-A MRSA 1254; 34 MRSA 705 156 Me. 30; 447 A.2d 797; 488 A.2d 477; 101 S.Ct. 960 Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §11; US Const. Art. I, §10
03/14/1985 85-8 Interest on the operating account of the Baxter State Park Authority Rufus E. Brown, Deputy AG Glenn H. Manuel, Chairman, Baxter State Park Authority P&SL 1961, c. 21; P&SL 1965, c. 30 5 MRSA 131; 5 MRSA 135; 12 MRSA 901 385 A.2d 189
03/21/1985 85-10 Constitutionality of LD 897, An Act to Deny Certain State Funds to Any Person Who Refused to Register Under the United States Military Selective Services Act James E. Tierney, AG Laurence E. Connolly, Jr., House LD 897 (112th Legis. 1985) 50 USCA 451 ff 146 Me. 387; 309 A.2d 324; 434 A.2d 14; 440 A.2d 334; 479 A.2d 1304; 71 S.Ct. 199; 90 S.Ct. 1011; 101 S.Ct. 1074; 104 S.Ct. 3179; 104 S.Ct. 3348; 105 S.Ct. 1380 Me. Const. Art. I, §3; Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; US Const. Art. I, §8; US Const. Amend I; US Const. Amend V 32 CFR 1624.5; 32 CFR 1633.2; 32 CFR 1633.3
04/12/1985 85-11 Payment of claims under the Maine Wage Assurance Fund James E. Tierney, AG Judy C. Kany, Senate PL 1977, c. 448 5 MRSA 11001 ff; 26 MRSA 625-B; 26 MRSA 629; 26 MRSA 629-A; 26 MRSA 632; 29 USCA 1001 ff; 42 USCA 1983 1985 Me. Super. LEXIS 180; 320 A.2d 247; 790 F.2d 195; 1986 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19468
05/14/1985 85-12 Minimum ordinary death benefits under the Maine Judicial Retirement Law James E. Tierney, AG Robert Clifford, Chief Justice, Maine Superior Court 4 MRSA 5; 4 MRSA 103; 4 MRSA 157-A; 4 MRSA 1201 ff Me. Const. Art. VI, §2
05/23/1985 85-13 Obligation of municipality to contribute to the retirement of bonds issued by former county when it is annexed to another county James E. Tierney, AG Donnell Carroll, House; Charles R. Priest, House P&SL 1971, c. 86; P&SL 1977, c. 10; P&SL 1977, c. 88; P&SL 1985, c. 37 4 Mass. 384; 6 Me. 112; 45 Me. 133; 160 Me. 309; 71 US 535; 92 US 307; 100 US 514 Me. Const. Art. I, §10; Me. Const. Art. I, §11; US Const. Art. 10 19780126 Includes 19780126 AG Opinion
06/18/1985 85-14 Power of the Commissioner of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to permit a nonprofit corporation to make use of unused spaces in a building at the Augusta Mental Health Institute James E. Tierney, AG Thomas W. Murphy, Jr., House 5 MRSA 1811 ff; 12 MRSA 558; 34-B MRSA 1203
09/03/1985 Carrying concealed weapons within park boundaries Rufus E. Brown, Deputy AG Irvin C. Caverly, Jr., Director, Baxter State Park 12 MRSA 903; 25 MRSA 2031 ff 418 A.2d 163
09/09/1985 85-15 Compensable activities of members of the State Board of Assessment Review James E. Tierney, AG Frederick P. O'Connell, Secretary, State Board of Assessment Review PL 1985, c. 295 5 MRSA 12002-A; 5 MRSA 12002-B; 5 MRSA 12005; 36 MRSA 486; 36 MRSA 843
09/09/1985 85-16 Filing of resolution of the Penobscot Nation with the Secretary of State James E. Tierney, AG James S. Henderson, Deputy Secretary of State PL 1985, c. 69 30 MRSA 6205; 25 USCA 1725
09/16/1985 85-17 Appointment and approval of replacement county treasurer and deputy county treasurer James E. Tierney, AG Harry L. Vose, House 30 MRSA 64-A; 30 MRSA 66; 30 MRSA 601; 30 MRSA 651
09/20/1985 85-18 Discriminatory mandatory training requirements for full-time and part-time law enforcement officers James E. Tierney, AG Charles M. Webster, Senate PL 1969, c. 491; PL 1971, c. 241; PL 1971, c. 451; PL 1971, c. 592; PL 1973, c. 136; PL 1983, c. 67; PL 1983, c. 615; PL 1983, c. 824 25 MRSA 2805; 25 MRSA 2805-A; 34-A MRSA 1204 424 A.2d 699; 495 A.2d 791
09/26/1985 85-19 Application of Maine Freedom of Access Law to the Blue Ribbon Commission on Corrections James E. Tierney, AG Lloyd Ohlin, Chairman, Blue Ribbon Commission on Corrections PL 1983, c. 824 1 MRSA 401 ff; 34-A MRSA 1204 19760712; 19761215; 19770517; 19780726; 19790718; 19800605 Includes PL 1983, c. 824 & 34-A MRSA 1204
09/30/1985 85-20 Legality of Greater Portland Transit District selling fuel and providing other services to private bus companies James E. Tierney, AG Edith S. Beaulieu, House PL 1965, c. 488 30 MRSA 4971 ff 60 Me. 124; 111 Me. 486; 286 A.2d 334; 316 A.2d 351; 455 A.2d 1 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
10/01/1985 Austin Carey Tree Farm forestry demonstration Paul Stern, AAG Glenn Manuel; Kenneth Stratton; James E. Tierney, AG
10/18/1985 85-21 Authority of Cumberland County Commissioners to set the salaries of county officers James E. Tierney, AG Gary C. Cooper, House PL 1985, c. 413 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 1651 409 A.2d 672
10/31/1985 85-22 Conflict or compatibility of Legislator also holding the office of Cumberland County Commissioner or Treasurer James E. Tierney, AG Gary C. Cooper, House PL 1985, c. 413 30 MRSA 101; 30 MRSA 602; 30 MRSA 1651 ff Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19771229; 19780106
11/07/1985   Allegations of improprieties at the Pineland Center James E. Tierney, AG Kevin Concannon, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation PL 1981, c. 705 5 MRSA 200-A; 5 MRSA 200-D; 17-A MRSA 8; 17-A MRSA 106; 17-A MRSA 203; 17-A MRSA 207; 17-A MRSA 208; 17-A MRSA 253; 17-A MRSA 255; 17-A MRSA 501; 18-A MRSA 5-101; 22 MRSA 3477; 22 MRSA 3485; 34-B MRSA 1205; 34-B MRSA 1210; 34-A MRSA 1403; 34-B MRSA 5401 ff    
11/09/1985 85-23 Constitutionality of LD 1661, An Act Establishing a Commercial Forestry Excise Tax and Providing an Appropriation for Refunding Maine Forest Fire Suppression Taxes Paid James E. Tierney, AG Joseph E. Brennan, Governor PL 1985, c. 514 36 MRSA 571 ff; 36 MRSA 2701 ff; 36 MRSA 2623; 36 MRSA 2683; 36 MRSA 4311-A; 36 MRSA 4571; 36 MRSA 4699; 36 MRSA 5311 ff 73 Me. 518; 161 Me. 320; 335 A.2d 904; 499 A.2d 921; 41 S.Ct. 272; 50 S.Ct. 46 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
11/26/1985 85-24 Eligibility of Legislators to participate in the group accident and sickness or health insurance program James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker PL 1985, c. 391 5 MRSA 285; 5 MRSA 1001 159 Me. 77 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §7
11/26/1985 85-25 Military service credits under the Maine State Retirement System James E. Tierney, AG Nancy Randall Clark, Senate PL 1975, c. 622; PL 1985, c. 365; PL 1985, c. 502 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 1121 456 A.2d 1279; 54 S.Ct. 231; 97 S.Ct. 1505 Me. Const. Art. I, §11; US Const. Art. I, §10
11/26/1985 85-26 Constitutionality of imposition of sales tax on extended cable television services James E. Tierney, AG Patrick K. McGowan, House LD 884 (112th Legis. 1985) 30 MRSA 1917; 36 MRSA 1751 ff; 36 MRSA 181; 47 USCA 521 ff 60 S.Ct. 388; 88 S.Ct. 1673; 103 S.Ct. 1365; 104 S.Ct. 2118; 106 S.Ct. 380
01/06/1986 86-1 Blaine House Scholars and financial assistance loans for parochial school teachers James E. Tierney, AG N. Paul Gauvreau, Senate PL 1983, c. 859; LD 1143 (112th Legis. 1985) 1 MRSA 72; 20-A MRSA 2951; 20-A MRSA 12501 ff; 29 USCA 2701 ff 411 A.2d 1017; 466 A.2d 471; 90 S.Ct. 1409; 91 S.Ct. 2105; 93 S.Ct. 2868; 93 S.Ct. 2955; 93 S.Ct. 2982; 95 S.Ct. 1753; 104 S.Ct. 2385; 105 S.Ct. 2479; 105 S.Ct. 3216; 105 S.Ct. 3232 US Const. Amend. I 05-071 CMR 136 Includes 05-071 CMR 136
01/15/1986 86-2 Effect of filing initiative petition on an outstanding order of the Maine Public Utilities Commission James E. Tierney, AG Harry L. Vose, House IB 1985, c. 2 35 MRSA 80 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18
01/15/1986 86-3 Authority of Waldo County Budget Committee to set the salaries of county officers James E. Tierney, AG Dana P. Stevenson, House PL 1985, c. 223 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 1401 ff; 30 MRSA 1651 436 A.2d 866 19851018
01/27/1986 86-4 Constitutionality of bill directing Mr. Earl J. Wahl to repay to the state the compensation which he received as a judge while suspended and under indictment on federal criminal charges James E. Tierney, AG John N. Diamond, House; Judith C. Foss, House 4 MRSA 1; 4 MRSA 7; 4 MRSA 9-B 41 Me. 38; 115 Me. 268; 296 A.2d 492; 422 A.2d 998; 428 A.2d 858; 487 A.2d 1158; 97 S.Ct. 2777 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me., Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §8; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §7; Me. Const. Art. VI, §1; Me. Const. Art. VI, §2; Me. Const. Art. VI, §4; Me. Const. Art. IX, §5; US Const. Art. III, §1 19810519 Includes 19810519 AG Opinion
02/05/1986 86-5 Designation of LD 1957, An Act Concerning Local Telephone Service Rate Structure as a competing measure James E. Tierney, AG Harry L. Vose, House IB 1985, c. 1; IB 1985, c. 2; LD 1831 (112th Legis. 1985); LD 1957 (112th Legis. 1985) 35 MRSA 80; 38 MRSA 1474; 38 MRSA 1478 2 Me. 275; 143 Me. 227; 377 A.2d 1367 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 ff 19840501 Includes 19840501 AG Opinion
02/21/1986 86-6 Participation of plantations in tax base sharing James E. Tierney, AG Edgar Erwin, Senate; Jeffery N. Mills, House LD 1807 (112th Legis. 1985) 1 MRSA 72; 30 MRSA 1901 ff; 30 MRSA 4996 ff
03/10/1986 86-6-A Legality of certain provisions of LD 2107, An Act to Clarify the Application of Water Quality Standards to Hydroelectric Projects James E. Tierney, AG Thomas H. Andrews, Senate; Larry M. Brown, Senate; Mary Najarian, Senate; John N. Diamond, House PL 1985, c. 698; PL 1985, c. 772 1 MRSA 302; 38 MRSA 363 ff; 38 MRSA 630 ff; 11 USCA 1341; 33 USCA 1251; 33 USCA 1313; 33 USCA 1341 127 Me. 351; 232 A.2d 524; 430 A.2d 557; 103 S.Ct. 2764 40 CFR 121.1; 40 CFR 131.2; 40 CFR 131.3; 40 CFR 131.5; 40 CFR 131.12; 40 CFR 131.33 19761104; 19830815
03/14/1986 86-7 Constitutionality of member of Maine State Retirement System retiring and receiving a pension at age 60 if he has been in active service for one year James E. Tierney, AG Mary Najarian, Senate; Daniel B. Hickey, House PL 1981, c. 146; PL 1983, c. 480 5 MRSA 1001; 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1121 Me. Const. Art. I, §11; US Const. Art. I, §10 19851126
04/09/1986 86-8 Timing of referendum for initiated legislation that is not enacted by Legislature James E. Tierney, AG Patrick K. McGowan, House Resolves 1907, c. 121; Con. Res. 1979, c. 3 275 A.2d 800; 287 A.2d 426 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §9; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 ff
04/10/1986 86-9 Power of Legislature to reform a ballot question drafted by the Secretary of State James E. Tierney, AG John E. Baldacci, Senate; Harry L. Vose, House Resolves 1907, c. 121; PL 1977, c. 551; PL 1983, c. 410 5 MRSA 11001; 21-A MRSA 901; 21-A MRSA 906 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §20
04/14/1986 86-10 Constitutionality of LD 2092, An Act to Prohibit the Promotion and Wholesale Promotion of Pornographic Material in the State of Maine James E. Tierney, AG Walter W. Hichens, Senate LD 2092 (112th Legis. 1985) 443 A.2d 56; 496 A.2d 646; 93 S.Ct. 2607; 94 S.Ct. 2887; 99 S.Ct. 2450 Me. Const. Art. I, §4; US Const. Amend I
04/28/1986 86-11 Designation of lands of the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation as "Indian Territory" James E. Tierney, AG John G. Melrose, Executive Director, Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission 30 MRSA 6205 411 A.2d 1017; 505 A.2d 818
05/05/1986 86-12 Conflict of interest of Legislator serving as Executive Director of a provider of services pursuant to a contract with the Bureau of Social Services of the Department of Human Services James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker 1 MRSA 1011 ff; 5 MRSA 1816; 17 MRSA 3104 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2 EO 09 FY 83/84
05/08/1986 86-13 Constitutionality of LD 2299, An Act to Amend the Charter of the Passamaquoddy Water District James E. Tierney, AG Harry L. Vose, House P&SL 1887, c. 22; P&SL 1983, c. 25; LD 2299 (112th Legis. 1985) 62 Me. 175; 74 Me. 164; 128 Me. 1; 146 Me. 211; 147 Me. 149 Me. Const. Art. I, §21; US Const. Amend V
05/15/1986 86-14 Use of block grant funds by school administrative districts for across-the-board teacher salary increases James E. Tierney, AG Donald V. Carter, House PL 1985, c. 505 20-A MRSA 13403; 20-A MRSA 13404; 20-A MRSA 13507; 20-A MRSA 13509 411 A.2d 1017; 505 A.2d 818
05/23/1986 86-15 Municipality request for the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to revoke waiver of prohibition of waterskiing within 200 feet of shoreline James E. Tierney, AG Daniel R. Warren, House 12 MRSA 7791; 12 MRSA 7792
07/21/1986 86-16 Entitlement of the Maine Bar Foundation to entire beneficial interest in trust accounts established by Maine lawyers James E. Tierney, AG Mary L. Schendel, Maine State Bar Association 12 USCA 1832 86 Me. 357
09/03/1986 86-17 Two amendments to 20-A MRSA §15904 relating to local referendum votes on school construction James E. Tierney, AG Richard W. Redmond, Commissioner, Department of Educational and Cultural Services PL 1985, c. 161; PL 1985, c. 248; PL 1985, c. 570; PL 1985, c. 737 20-A MRSA 15904; 30 RMSA 2061 156 Me. 123; 461 A.2d 478 19751219
10/08/1986 86-18 Transportation improvements bond issue James E. Tierney, AG Dana F. Connors, Commissioner, Maine Department of Transportation P&SL 1983, c. 58
10/09/1986 86-19 Party enrollment deadline for write-in candidate in party primary election James E. Tierney, AG John M. Diamond, House 21-A MRSA 144; 21-A MRSA 334; 21-A MRSA 335; 21-A MRSA 338; 21-A MRSA 723 328 A.2d 791; 366 A.2d 843; 404 A.2d 564; 495 F.Supp. 730; 593 F.Supp. 300; 634 F.2d 616; 103 S.Ct. 1564
11/17/1986 86-20 Constitutionality of Senate confirming two nominees simultaneously James E. Tierney, AG Richard L. Trafton, Senate Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8
12/11/1986 Donations to Baxter State Park Paul Stern, AAG Irvin C. Caverly, Jr., Director, Baxter State Park Resolves 1953, c. 100; Resolves 1963, c. 70; PL 1981, c. 53 2 MRSA 5; 12 MRSA 900 ff 128 Me. 14; 152 Me. 360; 154 Me. 146; 316 A.2d 351; 377 A.2d 120; 509 A.2d 640
12/17/1986 86-21 Notification of the Legislature for agency rulemaking activity James E. Tierney, AG Rodney S. Quinn, Secretary of State PL 1985, c. 270; PL 1985, c. 528; PL 1985, c. 680; PL 1985, c. 737 5 MRSA 8053-A 326 A.2d 1; 435 A.2d 58; 461 A.2d 478
12/22/1986 86-22 Aroostook County Commissioners and Sheriff contracting with a private corporation for the operation and management of the Aroostook County Jail James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker PL 1977, c. 431 30 MRSA 64-A; 30 MRSA 304; 30 MRSA 951; 30 MRSA 1124; 30 MRSA 1701; 30 MRSA 1854; 34 MRSA 901 116 Me. 408 Me. Const. Art. IX, §10 Includes contract
01/20/1987 87-1 Conflict or compatibility of Legislator also serving under contract as an official court mediator James E. Tierney, AG Dana Baggett, State Court Administrator, Administrative Office of the Courts 4 MRSA 18 3 Me. 481; 95 Me. 564; 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 19760514; 19860505
01/20/1987 87-2 Constitutionality of reducing veteran's taxable estate by the full amount of the available statutory exemption James E. Tierney, AG Norman O. Racine, House 36 MRSA 208; 36 MRSA 551; 36 MRSA 601; 36 MRSA 653; 36 MRSA 658 219 A.2d 728 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
02/03/1987 87-2A Constitutionality of LD 119, Resolve, to Simplify the Wording on the Ballot of the Proposed Initiative Regarding the Generation of Electric Power and High-Level Radioactive Waste Cabanne Howard, Deputy AG Kelley P. Simpson, House; Thomas H. Andrews, Senate LD 20 (113th Legis. 1987); LD 119 (113th Legis. 1987) 19860410
02/17/1987 87-3 Term of office of a director of a school administrative district elected to fill a vacancy occurring during the course of a previous director's term James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker 20-A MRSA 1251; 20-A MRSA 1254 105 Me. 91; 343 A.2d 196 19770907; 19790427; 19800131; 19820729
03/03/1987 87-4 Alternative options to approval or disapproval of Aroostook County budget submitted to the Legislature James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker PL 1985, c. 737 30 MRSA 1401 ff; 30 MRSA 1421 ff; 30 MRSA 1651 ff 72 Me. 288; 26 S.Ct. 127
03/03/1987 87-5 Conflict of interest of past Commissioner of Finance assuming office of State Auditor James E. Tierney, AG Thomas W. Murphy, Jr., House 5 MRSA 244; 5 MRSA 245; 17 MRSA 3104; 17-A MRSA 456; 17-A MRSA 608 113 Me. 317; 130 Me. 36; 330 A.2d 912
05/08/1987 87-6 Potential effect of two proposed constitutional amendments on the power of Legislature to regulate use of weapons in Maine James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker Con. Res. 1987, c. 2 142 Me. 409; 508 A.2d 123; 14 S.Ct. 874 Me. Const. Art. I, §16; Me. Const. Art. I, §17; US Const. Amend. II Includes list of state constitutional guarantees on the right to keep and bear arms
05/15/1987 87-7 Authority of Fire Marshal to inquire into the financial stability of an insurance company which proposes to sell liability insurance to a so-called "purchasing group" James E. Tierney, AG John R. Atwood, Commissioner of Public Safety 8 MRSA 502; 24-A MRSA 414; 24-A MRSA 2007; 15 USCA 3901 ff
05/21/1987 87-8 Interpretation of 32 MRSA 551, relating to graduation requirements for applicants for chiropractic licensure James E. Tierney, AG Marge L. Kilkelly, House PL 1983, c. 176 32 MRSA 551 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/kf4943_z99m222_1982.pdf
06/15/1987 87-9 Application of collective bargaining laws to standards for the creation of job classification specifications by the Director of the Bureau of Human Resources James E. Tierney, AG Dan A. Gwadosky, House PL 1937, c. 221; PL 1973, c. 774; PL 1985, c. 289; PL 1987, c. 541 5 MRSA 633; 5 MRSA 7061; 26 MRSA 979-D 443 A.2d 948
06/26/1987 87-10 Constitutionality of LD 1690, An Act to Provide Civil Enforcement of the Anti-strikebreaker Law to Encourage the Settlement and Peaceful Resolution of Labor Disputes James E. Tierney, AG Dan A. Gwadosky, House PL 1965, c. 189; LD 1690 (113th Legis. 1987) 26 MRSA 851 ff; 29 USCA 151 ff 58 S.Ct. 904; 58 S.Ct. 913; 61 S.Ct. 399; 79 S.Ct. 773; 83 S.Ct. 1210; 84 S.Ct. 1253; 96 S.Ct. 2548; 98 S.Ct. 988; 103 S.Ct. 3172; 104 S.Ct. 3179; 106 S.Ct. 1395; 107 S.Ct. 1637; 107 S.Ct. 2211 US Const. Art. VI Includes veto message
07/23/1987 87-11 Application of Maine Freedom of Access Law to the regional planning commissions of the state James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker PL 1987, c. 477; LD 1161 (113th Legis. 1987) 1 MRSA 401 ff; 30 MRSA 4501 ff 19850108; 19850926
08/03/1987 87-12 Conflict or incompatibility of position of Deputy Secretary of State and member of the Maine Turnpike Authority James E. Tierney, AG Rodney S. Quinn, Secretary of State 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 5 MRSA 12003-A; 23 MRSA 1961 ff; 37-A MRSA 1 114 Me. 443 19271130; 19420506; 19730424; 19730802; 19731130
08/03/1987 87-13 Identification of lands eligible for inclusion within the "Indian Territory" of the state pursuant to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act James E. Tierney, AG John G. Melrose, Executive Director, Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission PL 1979, c. 732 30 MRSA 6201 ff; 25 USCA 1721 ff
11/12/1987 87-14 Constitutionality of LD 356, An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Companies from Sponsoring Community, Sporting, Recreational or Civic Events James E. Tierney, AG John E. Baldacci, Senate; Carol Allen, House LD 356 (113th Legis. 1987) 26 MRSA 625-B; 15 USCA 1331 ff 61 S.Ct. 399; 67 S.Ct. 1146; 83 S.Ct. 1210; 97 S.Ct. 1305; 98 S.Ct. 2207; 102 S.Ct. 3014; 103 S.Ct. 1713; 106 S.Ct. 2968; 107 S.Ct. 907; 107 S.Ct. 2211 US Const. Art. I, §8; US Const. Art. VI
12/31/1987 87-15 Constitutionality of delegation of legislative powers by enacting a statute limiting the number of random numbers which may be used by the Tri-State Lotto Commission James E. Tierney, AG Judy C. Kany, Senate; Charles R. Priest, House PL 1987, c. 566 433 A.2d 383; 460 A.2d 1341; 472 A.2d 904 Me. Const. Art. IV, §1
01/13/1988 Student Educational Enhancement Deposit Act, P.L. 1987, c. 527 Jeffrey Frankel, AAG Fred Douglas, Director, Higher Education Services PL 1987, c. 527 5 MRSA 1811 ff; 13-B MRSA 102; 14 MRSA 8101 ff; 20-A MRSA 12601 ff 495 A.2d 791
01/26/1988 Summary of legal observations of new draft of L.D. 1746 Jeffrey Pidot, AAG Robert Tardy, House PL 1987, c. 650
02/01/1988 88-1 Conflict of interest of member of the Maine Public Utilities Commission acting as consultant to parties to various proceedings before the Maine Public Utilities Commission James E. Tierney, AG John R. McKernan, Jr., Governor 5 MRSA 18; 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 5 MRSA 9063; 5 MRSA 11007; 35-A MRSA 3132 390 A.2d 1080; 448 A.2d 272; 47 S.Ct. 437; 57 S.Ct. 724; 61 S.Ct. 999; 93 S.Ct. 1689; 100 S.Ct. 3011 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A
02/03/1988 Condemnation of rail lines Cabanne Howard, Deputy AG John L. Martin, Speaker 45 USCA 421 ff; 49 USCA 10101 ff US Const. Art. VI; US Const. Amend. V
02/16/1988 88-2 Taking of Atlantic salmon from the Penobscot River by the use of gill nets by members of the Penobscot Indian Nation James E. Tierney, AG William J. Vail, Chairman, Atlantic Sea Run Salmon Commission 12 MRSA 7608; 30 MRSA 6201 ff
02/23/1988 Prescription, fitting, dispensing and replacement of contact lenses James E. Tierney, AG 16 CFR 456 19791120
02/29/1988 88-3 Constitutionality of LD 1746, An Act to Preserve Agriculture in Areas of Adjacent Land Development James E. Tierney, AG John M. Nutting, House PL 1987, c. 650 450 A.2d 475; 455 A.2d 1; 472 A.2d 904; 528 A.2d 453; 47 S.Ct. 114; 47 S.Ct. 675; 82 S.Ct. 987; 98 S.Ct. 2646; 104 S.Ct. 2321; 107 S.Ct. 3141 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; Me. Const. Art. I, §21; Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; US Const. Amend. XIV Includes draft legislation
03/21/1988 88-4 Effect of LD 2008, An Act Concerning Investment of State Funds in Corporations Doing Business in Northern Ireland, on the Board of Trustees of the Maine State Retirement System's fiduciary responsibilities James E. Tierney, AG Claude R. Perrier, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System LD 2008 (113th Legis. 1987) 5 MRSA 17108; 5 MRSA 17153; 18-A MRSA 7-302
04/12/1988 Baxter State Park - Bureau of Public Improvements approval William R. Stokes, AAG Francis Ackerman, AAG
06/09/1988 88-5 Authority of a regional planning commission to establish a subordinate governing body whose members are not members of the commission itself James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker PL 1969, c. 382 13 MRSA 901 ff; 30 MRSA 1301; 30 MRSA 1966 ff; 30 MRSA 1981 ff; 30 MRSA 1996; 30 MRSA 1996-B; 30 MRSA 4501 ff 19850108 Includes Northern Maine Regional Planning Commission by-laws
06/16/1988 Utility line installation in LURC jurisdiction Jeffrey Pidot, AAG Philip Ahrens, Deputy AG 35-A MRSA 2305; 35-A MRSA 2501 ff
07/21/1988 Miscellaneous SEED Act issues Jeffrey Frankel, AAG Richard Crabtree, Chairman, SEED Board PL 1987, c. 527 5 MRSA 191; 5 MRSA 1811 ff; 10 MRSA 967-A; 10 MRSA 969-A; 13-B MRSA 102; 13-B MRSA 402; 14 MRSA 8101 ff; 20-A MRSA 12601 ff 495 A.2d 791; 535 A.2d 417; 535 A.2d 421; 537 A.2d 1163 19880113 Includes 19880113 AG Opinion
07/21/1988 State guarantee of SEED Plan contracts Jeffrey Frankel, AAG Richard Crabtree, Chairman, SEED Board PL 1987, c. 527 1 MRSA 71; 10 MRSA 1021; 10 MRSA 1024; 10 MRSA 1044; 10 MRSA 1064; 20-A MRSA 12601 ff 53 Me. 587; 96 Me. 234; 120 Me. 15; 146 Me. 183; 150 Me. 33; 153 Me. 469; 231 A.2d 431; 278 A.2d 699; 308 A.2d 286; 423 A.2d 527; 455 A.2d 1; 470 A.2d 1262; 513 A.2d 1355; 541 A.2d 932 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; Me. Const. Art. IX, §15
08/18/1988 88-6 Legality of new rules governing certification of education personnel adopted by the State Board of Education James E. Tierney, AG Omar P. Norton, House 5 MRSA 8058; 20-A MRSA 7201; 20-A MRSA 13001; 20-A MRSA 13011 ff; 20-A MRSA 13031 ff; 20-A MRSA 13901 ff; 20 USCA 1412 383 A.2d 369; 471 A.2d 292; 472 A.2d 904; 480 A.2d 731; 733 F.2d 8; 91 S.Ct. 1586; 92 S.Ct. 1774; 92 S.Ct. 2701; 99 S.Ct. 1062; 99 S.Ct. 2642; 104 S.Ct. 2175 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A 05-071 CMR 114; 05-071 CFR 115; 05-071 CMR 115-A; 05-071 CMR 118-A; 05-071 CMR 119; 34 CFR 300.550
09/28/1988 88-7 Conflict or compatibility of member of the Maine Labor Relations Board serving as a Probate Judge James E. Tierney, AG Parker A. Denaco, Executive Director, Maine Labor Relations Board Resolves 1967, c. 77 4 MRSA 201 ff 412 A.2d 958 Me. Const. Art. VI, §5; Me. Const. Art. VI, §6
09/28/1988 88-8 Term of office of members of the Board of Trustees of the Maine Vocational-Technical System James E. Tierney, AG John R. McKernan, Jr., Governor 20-A MRSA 12705
11/22/1988 Taxable status of portable classrooms Crombie J. D. Garrett, Deputy AG George Mayo, Director, Property Tax Con. Res. 1977, c. 6 20-A MRSA 4001
12/27/1988 88-9 Power of the Legislature to increase the salary of a sitting Governor during his first term in office Cabanne Howard, Deputy AG Stephen R. Crockett, Chairman, State Compensation Commission, Office of Fiscal and Program Review Me. Const. Art. II, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §6; Me. Const. Art. VI, §2
12/29/1988 Impact of the increasing lack of foster care and alternative placement resources on the enforcement of the child protective law AAGs James E. Tierney, AG 22 MRSA 4001 ff
01/19/1989 89-1 Clarification of previous opinion concerning public access to vital records James E. Tierney, AG Rollin Ives, Commissioner, Department of Human Services PL 1957, c. 298; PL 1959, c. 219; PL 1973, c. 127; PL 1985, c. 611; PL 1987, c. 329 1 MRSA 401 ff; 22 MRSA 2706; 22 MRSA 2842 369 A.2d 628 19771121
01/25/1989 Site location law, definition of subdivision Sam Kilbourn, AAG; Peggy McCloskey, AAG John James, Land Bureau, Department of Environmental Protection PL 1987, c. 737; PL 1987, c. 812 30 MRSA 4956; 30-A MRSA 4551; 38 MRSA 482 Includes memoranda
01/26/1989 89-2 Conflict or compatibility of offices of Supervisor of the Group Life Insurance Division of Benefits Division of the Maine State Retirement System and Trustee of the Maine State Retirement System James E. Tierney, AG Norman E. Weymouth, Senate 5 MRSA 17102; 30 MRSA 2251 114 Me. 443 Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2 19740205; 19800122; 19800208 Includes 19800208 AG Opinion
02/23/1989 Baxter State Park purchases Terrance J. Brennan, AAG Ron Lord, Bureau of Purchases 5 MRSA 1816; 12 MRSA 901
03/20/1989 89-3 Political party restrictions for filling vacancy in the office of register of deeds James E. Tierney, AG John R. McKernan, Jr., Governor 30-A MRSA 63; 33 MRSA 601
04/27/1989 89-4 Constitutionality of new education requirements on local school districts in the absence of appropriations to pay for such requirements James E. Tierney, AG Donald V. Carter, House PL 1987, c. 821 5 MRSA 8051 ff; 20-A MRSA 2 68 Me. 582; 146 Me. 183; 146 Me. 211; 238 A.2d 226; 278 A.2d 699; 413 A.2d 523; 433 A.2d 383; 433 A.2d 743; 540 A.2d 1115; 544 A.2d 319 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 1, §1
05/08/1989 89-5 Appointment of corporation as superintendent of the Augusta Mental Health Institute James E. Tierney, AG John R. McKernan, Jr., Governor 34-B MRSA 1401; 34-B MRSA 3202
05/18/1989 89-6 Constitutionality of 30-A MRSA §1353, relating to the formation of a finance committee by a county adopting a charter James E. Tierney, AG John L. Martin, Speaker 30-A MRSA 61; 30-A MRSA 1301 ff; 30-A MRSA 2001; 30-A MRSA 2525 503 A.2d 210 Me. Const. Art. I, §22
06/07/1989 89-7 Power of the Board of Environmental Protection to adopt regulations to establish color standards for Maine waters James E. Tierney, AG Michael Michaud, House PL 1985, c. 698 38 MRSA 343-A; 38 MRSA 361; 38 MRSA 464 ff
06/15/1989 89-8 Two-Thirds vote requirement in the constitution for new office to be filled by appointment by the Governor and confirmation by the Legislature James E. Tierney, AG Judy C. Kany, Senate Con. Res. 1975, c. 4; Con. Res. 1979, c. 4; PL 1981, c. 289; PL 1983, c. 383 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8 19810507; 19830520 Includes 19810507 & 19830520 AG Opinions
06/20/1989 89-9 Entitlement to fifty percent state contribution toward dependent coverage in the Maine State Employees Health Insurance Plan by Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor and District Attorneys Cabanne Howard, Deputy AG Charles A. Morrison, Commissioner of Administration PL 1979, c. 739; P&SL 1979, c. 109; P&SL 1979, c. 110; PL 1981, c. 381; PL 1981, c. 453
06/20/1989 89-10 Application of immunity provisions of the Maine Nonprofit Corporation Act to the "incorporators" of Northeast Health, Inc. James E. Tierney, AG Rita B. Melendy, House LD 1769 (114th Legis. 1989) 13-B MRSA 101 ff; 13-B MRSA 402
08/10/1989 89-11 Governor approval and enactment process for legislation authorizing the issuance of bonds passed by two-thirds of both Houses of the Legislature James E. Tierney, AG Michael D. Pearson, Senate Resolves 1949, c. 99 104 Me. 17; 159 Me. 209; 231 A.2d 617; 261 A.2d 53 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; Me. Const. Art. IX, §18; Me. Const. Art. IX, §19; Me. Const. Art. X, §4 19770715 Includes 19770715 AG Opinion
08/10/1989 89-12 Constitutionality of Legislature passing a statute appropriating monies for a three-year period to fund a contract James E. Tierney, AG Donald V. Carter, House 26 MRAS 979 ff 146 Me. 183; 278 A.2d 699; 377 A.2d 104 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
09/19/1989 89-13 Conflict of interest of the composition of the Maine Committee Aging and the federal Older Americans Act James E. Tierney, AG Margaret Russell, Chair, Maine Committee on Aging PL 1985, c. 761; LD 1515 (114th Legis. 1989) 22 MRSA 511; 22 MRSA 5106; 22 MRSA 5108-A; 22 MRSA 5111; 22 MRSA 5112; 42 USCA 3011 ff 113 Me. 317; 130 Me. 36; 310 A.2d 736; 330 A.2d 912; 47 S.Ct. 437; 93 S.Ct. 1689 19830204; 19880201
09/27/1989 89-14 Conflict or compatibility of law enforcement officer to hold the office of notary public James E. Tierney, AG G. William Diamond, Secretary of State PL 1905, c. 58; Con. Res. 1975, c. 4; PL 1981, c. 456; PL 1987, c. 736 RS 1930, c. 97, §38 3 Me. 484; 64 Me. 195; 73 Me. 129; 114 Me. 443; 104 S.Ct. 2312 Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8; Me. Const. Art. VI, §4 19361214; 19431014; 19420624; 19580922; 19660325; 19680315; 19690425; 19740904; 19770901
01/12/1990 90-1 Requirement for balanced budget prior to the commencement of the fiscal year James E. Tierney, AG John R. McKernan, Jr., Governor PL 1913, c. 130; PL 1931, c. 251; PL 1975, c. 771; P&SL 1975, c. 147 5 MRSA 1511; 5 MRSA 1544; 5 MRSA 1661 ff; 23 MRSA 1101 ff; 23 MRSA 1652 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19800319; 19830302 Includes 19800319 & 19830302 AG Opinions
01/19/1990 90-2 Status of the Maine abortion parental notification statute that was declared unconstitutional James E. Tierney, AG Nancy Randall Clark, Senate PL 1979, c. 413; PL 1989, c. 573 4 MRSA 152; 22 MRSA 1597; 22 MRSA 1597-A 71 Me. 150; 485 A.2d 957; 477 F.Supp. 542; 52 S.Ct. 460; 93 S.Ct. 705; 109 S.Ct. 3040
02/14/1990 Student discipline at vocational centers Jeffrey Frankel, AAG Donald Marchildon, Director, Division of Secondary Vocational Education 17-A MRSA 1101 ff; 20-A MRSA 1001; 20-A MRSA 8301; 20-A MRSA 8305; 20-A MRSA 8404 95 S.Ct. 729; 96 S.Ct. 893
02/21/1990 90-3 Collection of sales tax for snack foods sold from cardboard vending boxes James E. Tierney, AG Cushman Anthony, House PL 1973, c. 766; PL 1977, c. 443 36 MRSA 1760 536 A.2d 1127
03/21/1990 90-4 Public library rental fee for borrowing of videocassette tapes James E. Tierney, AG Gary Nichols, State Librarian 27 MRSA 101 ff Includes statutes
05/10/1990 90-5 Constitutionality of emergency Resolve relating to the purchase of real estate James E. Tierney, AG Beverly Miner Bustin, Senate; Beverly C. Daggett, House; Daniel B. Hickey, House; Patrick E. Paradis, House Resolves 1989, c. 104 12 MRSA 6252-A 116 Me. 263 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17
07/06/1990 90-6 Sovereign immunity in relation to a suit brought by the Warren Sanitary District James E. Tierney, AG Donald Allen, Commissioner, Department of Corrections Resolves 1989, c. 23 390 A.2d 541; 495 A.2d 1189 Includes Resolve
09/21/1990 90-7 Effect of removal of position in the Department of Administration from one statute but not from another James E. Tierney, AG Beverly Miner Bustin, Senate PL 1989, c. 857 5 MRSA 931 ff; 5 MRSA 1885
11/02/1990 Use of palm cards at polling places Cabanne Howard, Deputy AG G. William Diamond, Secretary of State 21-A MRSA 1 ff; 21-A MRSA 682
11/26/1990 90-8 Enforcement of the Sunday sales law James E. Tierney, AG Michael Cantara, District Attorney-Elect; Janet Mills, District Attorney; Christopher Almy, District Attorney; Michael E. Povich, District Attorney; Stephanie Anderson, District Attorney-Elect; David W. Crook, District Attorney; William Anderson, District Attorney; Neale T. Adams, District Attorney PL 1821, c. 9; PL 1963, c. 370; PL 1983, c. 156; IB 1989, c. 2 17-A MRSA 4-A; 17 MRSA 3201 ff; 26 MRSA 831 ff 364 A.2d 868 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §19 Includes statutes
12/06/1990 Audit of the use of contractors in Baxter State Park Paul Stern, AAG Irvin C. Caverly, Jr., Director, Baxter State Park 12 MRSA 904; 26 MRSA 979 ff Includes correspondence
12/27/1990 90-9 Power of the Governor to appoint to executive office a person who has been elected to the Senate or House of Representatives James E. Tierney, AG Charles P. Pray, President; John L. Martin, Speaker 556 F.2d 1028 Me. Const. Art. I, §6; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10 14 US AG Op. 406 (1874)
01/02/1991 91-1 Conflict or compatibility of legislator serving as a member of a school board James E. Tierney, AG Fred L. Richardson, House PL 1977, c. 67; PL 1985, c. 413 30 MRSA 2; 30 MRSA 101; 30 MRSA 601 ff; 30 MRSA 1651 ff; 30-A MRSA 61; 30-A MRSA 151 95 Me. 564; 128 Me. 1 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2 19230306; 19260220; 19320303; 19360506; 19481217; 19710201; 19771229; 19851031 Includes 19771229 & 19851031 AG Opinions
01/22/1991 91-2 Power of the Hancock County Commissioners to authorize a county-wide referendum on the question of the proposed cogeneration power project of the AES-Harriman Cove, Inc. Michael E. Carpenter, AG Glenith Gray, House P&SL 1989, c. 63 30-A MRSA 122 135 Me. 459; 145 Me. 95 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §21
02/21/1991 Use of contractors in Baxter State Park Michael E. Carpenter, AG Rodney L. Scribner, Auditor 12 MRSA 904 19901206 Includes correspondence
04/01/1991 91-3 Effect of language in PL 1991, c. 9 relating to state aid to education Michael E. Carpenter, AG Stephen C. Estes, Senate; Nathaniel J. Crowley, Sr., House PL 1991, c. 9 5 MRSA 1666; 20-A MRSA 15601 ff
04/04/1991 91-4 Authority of Governor to prevent the Chairman of the Board of Environmental Protection from filling the recently created position of Executive Director of the Board Michael E. Carpenter, AG Michael H. Michaud, House; Sharon A. Treat, House PL 1989, c. 890 5 MRSA 1668; 38 MRSA 341-F 95 S.Ct. 839 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §12; US Const. Art. II, §1; US Const. Art. III, §3 19760107 Includes 19760107 AG Opinion
04/09/1991 91-5 Oath requirements for legislators appointed to the Special Commission on Governmental Restructuring Michael E. Carpenter, AG John L. Martin, Speaker PL 1991, c. 9 5 MRSA 5; 5 MRSA 6; 5 MRSA 12004-J; 5 MRSA 15193 3 Me. 481 Me. Const. Art. IX, §1 19670210
04/22/1991 91-6 Constitutionality of the biennial budget, LD 927 Michael E. Carpenter, AG Dale McCormick, Senate LD 927 (115th Legis. 1991) 5 MRSA 17050; 5 MRSA 17253; 5 MRSA 17851 456 A.2d 1279; 10 S.Ct. 149; 80 S.Ct. 1367; 96 S.Ct. 15; 97 S.Ct. 1505; 98 S.Ct. 2716; 103 S.Ct. 697 Me. Const. Art. I, §11; US Const. Art. I, §10 19851126 Includes 19851126 AG Opinion
05/16/1991 91-7 Constitutionality of Section O-1 of Chapter 9 of the Laws of Maine 1991, An Act Making Additional Appropriations from the General Fund and Allocations from Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1991 Michael E. Carpenter, AG Paul F. Jacques, House P&SL 1967, c. 167; PL 1991, c. 9 97 S.Ct. 1505 Me. Const. Art. I, §11; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; US Const. Art. I, §10 19760407; 19770718; 19771208
06/05/1991 91-8 Using funds from the General Highway Fund to cover expenses of the District Attorneys' offices in the prosecution of traffic offenses Michael E. Carpenter, AG N. Paul Gauvreau, Senate; Patrick E. Paradis, House PL 1977, c. 423 23 MRSA 1651 146 Me. 211; 152 Me. 449; 155 Me. 125; 157 Me. 104; 238 A.2d 226 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19 19800221; 19810211 Includes 19800221 & 19810211 AG Opinions
08/05/1991 91-9 Citizen initiative proposing to limit the power of the Legislature to enact any statute pertaining to discrimination based upon sexual orientation unless such statute is submitted to the voters for approval Michael E. Carpenter, AG G. William Diamond, Secretary of State 21-A MRSA 901; 21-A MRSA 906; 38 MRSA 1493; 38 MRSA 1494 145 Me. 95; 146 Me. 183; 238 A.2d 226; 278 A.2d 699; 377 A.2d 104; 51 US 190 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18 19890810; 19910122
08/21/1991 91-10 Conflict of appointment of Representative Sumner H. Lipman to the Special Committee on the New Capitol area Master Plan Michael E. Carpenter, AG John L. Martin, Speaker; Sumner H. Lipman, House PL 1965, c. 447; PL 1969, c. 499; PL 1973, c. 678; PL 1979, c. 644; PL 1981, c. 632; Resolves 1989, c. 60 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 7 MRSA 601 ff; 22 MRSA 1471-A ff 86 Me. 185; 310 A.2d 736; 330 A.2d 912; 36 S.Ct. 141; 61 S.Ct. 999; 99 S.Ct. 887; 77 Eng. Rep. 646 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §4; US Const. Amend. XIV 19830204 Includes 19830204 AG Opinion
09/06/1991 91-11 Citizen initiative proposing to place limits on the ability of Legislators and representatives to Congress to serve in those bodies for more than a specified number of years Michael E. Carpenter, AG G. William Diamond, Secretary of State 21-A MRSA 901; 21-A MRSA 906 105 Me. 91; 343 A.2d 196 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §3; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; US Const. Art. I, §2; US Const. Art. I, §3
11/19/1991 91-12 Application of recent amendment to constitution to funds deappropriated to the Maine State Retirement System Michael E. Carpenter, AG Dan A. Gwadosky, House PL 1991, c. 591 5 MRSA 17001 ff Me. Const. Art. IX, §18
11/21/1991 91-13 Privatization of services currently provided by state employees Michael E. Carpenter, AG Joseph C. Brannigan, Senate; Lorraine Chonko, House 34-A MRSA 1206
12/17/1991 91-14 Power of the Governor to temporary curtail budgetary allotments Michael E. Carpenter, AG Dan A. Gwadosky, House PL 1991, c. 591; PL 1991, c. 592 5 MRSA 1661 ff; 30-A MRSA 5681 1991 Me. Super. LEXIS 23 19760107; 19800319
12/18/1991 91-15 Prohibition of merit pay increases to certain state employees Michael E. Carpenter, AG Charles P. Pray, President PL 1991, c. 622 5 MRSA 7065; 26 MRSA 979-D 597 F.Supp. 1086; 25 US 213; 54 S.Ct. 231; 97 S.Ct. 1505; 103 S.Ct. 697 Me. Const. Art. I, §11; US Const. Art. I, §10
02/10/1992 92-1 Deappropriation of appropriations made to the Maine Judicial Retirement System Michael E. Carpenter, AG Claude R. Perrier, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1955, c. 417; PL 1961, c. 386; PL 1983, c. 853 RS 1954, c. 63-A, §2; RS 1954, c. 103, §5; RS 1954, c. 106, §3; RS 1954, c. 108-A, §9; 4 MRSA 5; 4 MRSA 103; 4 MRSA 157; 4 MRSA 1202; 4 MRSA 1231; 5 MRSA 17101 Me. Const. Art. IX, §18
02/10/1992 92-2 Constitutionality of legislation proposing to divert or deappropriate funds from the Maine State Retirement System Michael E. Carpenter, AG Dale McCormick, Senate; John Jalbert, House PL 1991, c. 591; PL 1991, c. 780 5 MRSA 285; 5 MRSA 17152 Me. Const. Art. I, §10; Me. Const. Art. IX, §18 19910422
02/27/1992 Constitutionality of legislation containing a state mandate upon counties and municipalities Cabanne Howard, Deputy AG Joseph C. Brannigan, Senate; Lorraine Chonko, House PL 1991, c. 780 21-A MRSA 901; 21-A MRSA 906; 30-A MRSA 5684; 38 MRSA 1493; 38 MRSA 1494 145 Me. 95; 146 Me. 183; 238 A.2d 226; 278 A.2d 699; 377 A.2d 104; 51 US 190 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18 19910805 Includes 19910805 AG Opinion
05/05/1992 92-3 Constitutionality of legislation impairing certain collective bargaining contracts entered into by the University of Maine System Michael E. Carpenter, AG Mary Cathcart, House PL 1991, c. 780 5 MRSA 195; 26 MRSA 979-D 597 F.Supp. 1086; 54 S.Ct. 231; 97 S.Ct. 1505; 103 S.Ct. 697 Me. Const. Art. I, §11; US Const. Art. I, §10
05/29/1992 Baxter Park Paul Stern, AAG Crombie Garrett, Deputy AG PL 1991, c. 780
06/03/1992 92-4 Conflict and constitutionality of Legislators who are also members of the Special Committee on the New Capitol Area Master Plan to vote on requests by state agencies for hardship exceptions to a moratorium on the transfer of real property in Augusta Michael E. Carpenter, AG Patrick E. Paradis, House PL 1975, c. 485; PL 1977, c. 579; LD 2172 (108th Legis. 1977); Resolves 1989, c. 60 5 MRSA 1725 ff; 5 MRSA 1742; 5 MRSA 6001 ff 72 Me. 542; 109 Me. 384; 227 A.2d 606; 47 S.Ct. 21; 48 S.Ct. 480; 96 S.Ct. 612 Me. Const. Art. III; Me. Const. Art. V 19770916; 19780331; 19801208 Includes 19770916, 19780331 & 19801208 AG Opinions and resolve
06/19/1992 92-5 Municipal ordinances constraining or regulating the activities of the Maine Low-Level Radioactive Waste Authority Michael E. Carpenter, AG John Williams, Executive Director, Maine Low-Level Radioactive Waste Authority IB 1985, c. 1; PL 1987, c. 530; PL 1987, c. 583 1 MRSA 405; 30-A MRSA 3001; 38 MRSA 1479; 38 MRSA 1491 ff; 38 MRSA 1501 ff; 42 USCA 2021 ff 537 A.2d 1149; 543 A.2d 827; 555 A.2d 470; 571 A.2d 1189; 591 A.2d 867 Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1
08/05/1992 Transfer of monies to General Fund from certain trust, donation and bond issue accounts Jeff Pidot, Deputy AG Tom Morrison, Director, Bureau of Public Lands; Herb Hartman, Director, Bureau of Parks & Recreation PL 1991, c. 780 5 MRSA 194; 12 MRSA 556; 12 MRSA 557-A; 12 MRSA 557-B; 12 MRSA 559; 12 MRSA 581 ff; 12 MRSA 605-A 308 A.2d 253; 420 A.2d 919; 434 A.2d 486; 437 A.2d 597 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; Me. Const. Art. X
08/18/1992 92-6 Application of P&SL 1991, c. 122, An Act Related to Ordinary Death Benefits Under the Maine State Retirement System as it Affects Terminally Ill Members Michael E. Carpenter, AG Claude R. Perrier, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1991, c. 469; P&SL 1991, c. 122 5 MRSA 17103; 18-A MRSA 5-701 ff
12/14/1992 P.L. 1991, Ch. 780, Part KKK, relating to various funds Crombie J. D. Garrett, Deputy AG Jack Hunt, Office of Legal Services, Department of Transportation PL 1991, c. 780
12/15/1992 92-7 Transfer of trust monies to General Fund under part KKK of legislative appropriations bill Michael E. Carpenter, AG Sawin Millett, Commissioner, Department of Finance P&SL 1967, c. 167; PL 1991, c. 9; PL 1991, c. 780 5 MRSA 194; 12 MRSA 556; 12 MRSA 581 ff; 12 MRSA 605-A 308 A.2d 253; 420 A.2d 919; 434 A.2d 486; 437 A.2d 597; 97 S.Ct. 1505 Me. Const. Art. I, §11; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; US Const. Art. I, §10; Me. Const. Art. X 19910516 Includes 19910516, 19920805 & 19921214 AG Opinions
02/02/1993 93-1 Application of recent constitutional amendment restricting the ability of the state to impose additional requirements on local units of government to legislation affecting the counties Michael E. Carpenter, AG Walter E. Whitcomb, House Con. Res. 1991, c. 2 Me. Const. Art. IX, §21
03/11/1993 93-2 Application of constitution section on mandates to changes in laws relating to criminal or civil infractions Michael E. Carpenter, AG Joseph C. Brannigan, Senate Con. Res. 1991, c. 2; LD 486 (116th Legis. 1993) Me. Const. Art. IX, §21
04/02/1993 93-3 Application of constitution section on mandates to two pending bills relating to employers Michael E. Carpenter, AG James R. Handy, Senate; Richard P. Ruhlin, House Con. Res. 1991, c. 2; LD 309 (116th Legis. 1993); LD 406 (116th Legis. 1993) Me. Const. Art. IX, §21
04/06/1993 93-4 The number of days that the Legislature has under the Maine Constitution to act upon the plan submitted by the Reapportionment Commission Michael E. Carpenter, AG John L. Martin, Speaker Con. Res. 1985, c. 3 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §3; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1-A
05/11/1993 93-5 Constitutionality of LD 1350, An Act to Provide for the Recall of the Governor, State Senators and State Representatives Michael E. Carpenter, AG William Lemke, House Resolves 1907, c. 121; HD 581 (76th Legis. 1913); LD 1350 (116th Legis. 1993) 146 Me. 211; 343 A.2d 196; 623 A.2d 1258 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 ff; Me. Const. Art. V, §2; Me. Const. Art. V, §14; Me. Const. Art. IX, §5
12/16/1993 93-6 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act Michael E. Carpenter, AG Michael J. Anderson, Associate Solicitor, Division of Indian Affairs, United States Department of the Interior PL 1979, c. 732 30 MRSA 6201 ff; 25 USCA 1721 ff 14 Mass. 149; 31 Me. 9; 58 Me. 402; 64 Me. 292; 76 Me. 380; 107 Me. 207; 461 A.2d 478; 104 S.Ct. 323 https://dirigo.na5.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=192660; https://dirigo.na5.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=226461; https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/e99_p5p76_1942.pdf; https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/e78_m2s74_1952.pdf; https://digitalmaine.com/native_tribal_docs/10/
01/03/1994 94-1 Removal and replacement of Speaker of the House of Representatives Michael E. Carpenter, AG William Lemke, House Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §7; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §8; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §7; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IX, §5; Me. Const. Art. IX, §11
03/07/1994 94-2 Constitutionality of a transfer of funds by the Bureau of Accounts and Control of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services from the Retirement System to the General Fund Michael E. Carpenter, AG Claude R. Perrier, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1991, c. 780; Con. Res. 1991, c. 1; PL 1993, c. 6; PL 1993, c. 410 Me. Const. Art. IX, §18
03/07/1994 94-3 Constitutionality of LD 661, An Act to Amend the Charter of the Passamaquoddy Water District Michael E. Carpenter, AG John J. Cleveland, Senate PL 1903, c. 46; PL 1911, c. 120; LD 661 (116th Legis. 1993) 36 MRSA 651 62 Me. 62; 67 Me. 135; 148 Me. 31; 423 A.2d 527; 428 A.2d 384 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §23; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8; Me. Const. Art. IX, §12; Me. Const. Art. IX, §21
03/25/1994 94-4 Reduction in state funding of the costs of the required remediation and closure of municipal landfills as a mandate Michael E. Carpenter, AG Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs PL 1987, c. 517; P&SL 1987, c. 70; PL 1991, c. 622; PL 1993, c. 351; PL 1993, c. 378 30-A MRSA 5685; 38 MRSA 1310-C ff; 38 MRSA 1310-N Me. Const. Art. IX, §21 06-096 CMR 400
03/29/1994 94-5 Process for filling vacancy in the office of Director of the Maine State Housing Authority Michael E. Carpenter, AG Rochelle M. Pingree, Senate; Rita B. Melendy, House 3 MRSA 151; 5 MRSA 6; 30-A MRSA 4723 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8
06/02/1994 94-6 Conflict or compatibility of legislator serving on the Maine Health Care Reform Commission Michael E. Carpenter, AG Joseph G. Carleton, House PL 1993, c. 707 3 MRSA 2 3 Me. 481; 95 Me. 564 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §11 18890409; 19760514; 19771007; 19771229; 19870120; 19910102
03/20/1995 95-1 Governor's proposal to limit the state's contribution to the Maine State Retirement System for teacher retirement costs in the upcoming biennium Andrew Ketterer, AG Dana C. Hanley, Senate; George J. Kerr, House PL 1995, c. 368 Me. Const. Art. IX, §21
04/12/1995 95-2 Legislative policy limiting the ability of legislators to receive reimbursement for expenses for lodging and meals on the day before a session of the Legislature Andrew Ketterer, AG John J. O'Dea, Senate 3 MRSA 2 Includes memorandum
04/26/1995 95-3 Power of the Legislature to divert certain funds appropriated to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to nondepartmental purposes Andrew Ketterer, AG Dana C. Hanley, Senate 12 MRSA 7910; 21-A MRSA 901; 21-A MRSA 906; 38 MRSA 1493; 38 MRSA 1494 145 Me. 95; 146 Me. 183; 238 A.2d 226; 278 A.2d 699; 377 A.2d 104; 51 US 190 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IX, §18; Me. Const. Art. IX, §22 19910805 Includes 19910805 AG Opinion
04/26/1995 95-4 Enactment process and constitutionality of initiated legislation LD 716, An Act to Repeal the Motor Vehicle Emission Inspection Program Andrew Ketterer, AG Willis A. Lord, Senate; Richard A. Gould, House Resolves 1907, c. 121; PL 1995, c. 49 377 A.2d 1367 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 ff
04/27/1995 95-5 Application of constitution section on mandates to LD 537, An Act to Include Salaries, Pensions and Insurance for Binding Arbitration under the Municipal Public Employee Labor Relations Laws Andrew Ketterer, AG Charles M. Begley, Senate; Pamela H. Hatch, House LD 537 (117th Legis. 1995) 26 MRSA 965 Me. Const. Art. IX, §21
05/01/1995 95-6 Constitutionality of the supplemental budget, LD 1412 Andrew Ketterer, AG John J. Cleveland, Senate PL 1995, c. 99 148 Me. 528; 409 A.2d 1102; 413 A.2d 523; 433 A.2d 743; 447 A.2d 797; 448 A.2d 881; 464 A.2d 223; 523 A.2d 575; 544 A.2d 319 Me. Const. Art. I, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
05/02/1995 95-7 Constitutionality of amendments to supplemental budget proposing to limit the power of the Legislature Andrew Ketterer, AG Dana C. Hanley, Senate; George J. Kerr, House P&SL 1967, c. 154; P&SL 1975, c. 78; P&SL 1975, c. 90; PL 1995, c. 99 5 MRSA 1668 142 Me. 314; 147 Me. 275; 1991 Me. Super. LEXIS 23 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §1 19760107; 19950501 Includes 19760107 AG Opinions and proposed amendments
05/03/1995 Effect of L.D. 1217, the takings bill Andrew Ketterer, AG Lloyd P. LaFountain, III, House Resolves 1995, c. 45; LD 170 (117th Legis. 1995) Includes legal analysis; https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/kf5599_z99m21_1995.pdf
05/08/1995 95-8 Constitutionality of LD 686 and LD 316, relating to labor strikes and strikebreakers Andrew Ketterer, AG Charles M. Begley, Senate; Pamela H. Hatch, House PL 1965, c. 189; LD 1690 (113th Legis. 1987); LD 316 (117th Legis. 1995); LD 686 (117th Legis. 1995) 26 MRSA 591 ff; 26 MRSA 851 ff; 29 USCA 115 ff; 29 USCA 151 ff 1989 WL 409223; 571 A.2d 805; 574 A.2d 301; 58 S.Ct. 904; 58 S.Ct. 913; 61 S.Ct. 399; 79 S.Ct. 773; 83 S.Ct. 1210; 84 S.Ct. 1253; 96 S.Ct. 2548; 98 S.Ct. 988; 103 S.Ct. 3172; 104 S.Ct. 3179; 106 S.Ct. 1395; 107 S.Ct. 1637; 107 S.Ct. 2211 US Const. Art. VI 19870626 Includes 19870626 AG Opinion, veto message, bills and bill amendment; https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/kf5599_z99m21_1995.pdf
05/15/1995 95-9 Application of constitution section on mandates to LD 170 and LD 1217, relating to property rights Andrew Ketterer, AG S. Peter Mills, Jr., Senate; Sharon Anglin Treat, House Resolves 1995, c. 45; LD 170 (117th Legis. 1995) 1 MRSA 815 265 A.2d 711; 450 A.2d 475; 482 A.2d 1253; 528 A.2d 453; 43 S.Ct. 158; 98 S.Ct. 2646; 107 S.Ct. 1232; 107 S.Ct. 3141; 112 S.Ct. 2886; 113 S.Ct. 2264 Me. Const. Art. IX, §21 19950503
05/30/1995 95-10 Constitutionality of LD 507, An Act to Exclude Certain Parks from the Definition of Mobile Home Parks Andrew Ketterer, AG Patricia Lemaire, House; Roland B. Samson, House PL 1995, c. 381 10 MRSA 9001 ff; 10 MRSA 9091 ff 324 A.2d 748; 394 A.2d 264; 569 A.2d 1216; 610 A.2d 738; 637 A.2d 457; 647 A.2d 803; 653 A.2d 891
06/20/1995 95-11 Constitutionality of interest earned on the investments of the Highway Fund credited to the General Fund Andrew Ketterer, AG Albert G. Stevens, Jr., Senate Resolves 1943, c. 53; PL 1991, c. 622 5 MRSA 135 Me. Const. Art. IX §18; Me. Const. Art. IX §19
08/11/1995 Possibly violations of 5 M.R.S.A. §1890-B, relating to misuse of state computer information systems Tom Warren, Director, Litigation Unit; Charles K. Leadbetter, Chief, Criminal Appellate Section; Brian MacMaster, Director, Investigations Unit Linda Pistner, Chief Deputy AG 5 MRSA 1890-B; 17-A MRSA 152; 17-A MRSA 431; 21-A MRSA 1
10/19/1995 95-12 Powers of the Governor to implement recommendations of the Productivity Realization Task Force Andrew Ketterer, AG Dan A. Gwadosky, House PL 1995, c. 99; PL 1995, c. 368 19950501; 19950502
11/13/1995 95-13 Part 70 program required by Title V of the Clean Air Act Andrew Ketterer, AG James Brooks, Director, Bureau of Air Quality Control 1 MRSA 401 ff; 5 MRSA 18; 5 MRSA 191; 5 MRSA 401 ff; 5 MRSA 8001 ff; 5 MRSA 12004-D; 10 MRSA 1542; 17-A MRSA 34; 17-A MRSA 35; 17-A MRSA 1252; 38 MRSA 341 ff; 38 MRSA 351 ff; 38 MRSA 581 ff; 42 USCA 7428; 42 USCA 7429; 42 USCA 7651g; 42 USCA 7661a ff 363 A.2d 235; 377 A.2d 441; 385 A.2d 189; 426 A.2d 880; 560 A.2d 4; 605 A.2d 81; 616 A.2d 1268; 1996 WL 393118; 92 S.Ct. 1361 Me. Const. Art. III 06-096 CMR 2; 06-096 CMR 20; 06-096 CMR 30; 06-096 CMR 100 ff; 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 72.70; 40 CFR 72.72
01/03/1996 96-1 Constitutionality of Tax Increment Financing payments Andrew Ketterer, AG Brian H. Mahaney, State Tax Assessor 30-A MRSA 5251 ff 62 Me. 62; 109 Me. 169; 455 A.2d 1; 663 A.2d 50 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
02/01/1996 96-2 Conflict of interest of members of the Maine Sardine Council receiving distributions from the proceeds of the Sardine Excise Tax Andrew Ketterer, AG Jill M. Goldthwait, Senate PL 1995, c. 307 32 MRSA 4165 ff; 36 MRSA 4692-A ff 245 A.2d 271; 267 A.2d 907; 395 A.2d 107; 424 A.2d 699; 455 A.2d 1; 483 A.2d 1213; 495 A.2d 791 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §13; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
02/29/1996 96-3 Constitutionality of bill authorizing the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations to establish the so-called "markup" of all spirits and fortified wine to be sold in Maine Andrew Ketterer, AG Harry G. True, House LD 1706 (117th Legis. 1995) 483 A.2d 1213 Me. Const. Art. I, §22; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9
04/01/1996 96-4 Compatibility of offices of member of the Land Use Regulation Commission and Franklin County Commissioner Andrew Ketterer, AG Angus S. King, Jr., Governor 12 MRSA 683; 12 MRSA 685-A ff; 30-A MRSA 52 64 Me. 195; 114 Me. 443; 148 Me. 500; 59 F.2d 176 Me. Const. Art. III, §2
04/25/1996 96-5 Interpretation of recent amendments to the Maine Constitution relating to the funding of the Maine State Retirement System and its unfunded liability Andrew Ketterer, AG Claude R. Perrier, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1993, c. 410; Con. Res. 1995, c. 2 2 MRSA 1-A; 3 MRSA 701 ff; 4 MRSA 1201 ff; 5 MRSA 17001 ff; 5 MRSA 17851 ff; 5 MRSA 17921 ff; 5 MRSA 17951 ff; 5 MRSA 18001 ff; 5 MRSA 18051 ff; 5 MRSA 18201 ff Me. Const. Art. IX, §18; Me. Const. Art. IX, §18-A; Me. Const. Art. IX, §18-B
07/03/1996 96-6 Constitutionality of pending legislation relating to forest practices in Maine in light of pending citizen initiative on the same subject Andrew Ketterer, AG Angus S. King, Jr., Governor LD 1819 (117th Legis. 1995); Comp. Res. 1995, c. 1 143 Me. 227; 147 Me. 89; 377 A.2d 1367 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me Const. Art. VI, §3 19770520; 19810608
07/03/1996 96-6A Constitutionality of pending legislation relating to forest practices in Maine in light of pending citizen initiative on the same subject Andrew Ketterer, AG Jeffrey H. Butland, President LD 1819 (117th Legis. 1995); Comp. Res. 1995, c. 1 143 Me. 227; 147 Me. 89; 377 A.2d 1367 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. VI, §3 19770520; 19810608
07/08/1996 96-7 Qualification of potential purchaser of the Hathaway plan in Waterville for reimbursement under the Maine Employment Tax Increment Financing Act Andrew Ketterer, AG Richard Carey, Senate PL 1995, c. 669 36 MRSA 6751 ff https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/hd1389_m2_1996.pdf
08/13/1996 96-8 Two-thirds vote threshold for the enactment of competing measure by the Legislature Andrew Ketterer, AG Jeffrey H. Butland, President Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 ff; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; Me. Const. Art. X, §4
08/13/1996 96-9 Legal status of the reserve account for tax receivables maintained by the Bureau of Accounts and Control of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services Andrew Ketterer, AG Dana C. Hanley, Senate; George J. Kerr, House 5 MRSA 1504; 5 MRSA 1541 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §4; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
08/30/1996 96-10 Vote threshold for enactment of competing measure by the Legislature Andrew Ketterer, AG Jeffrey H. Butland, President LD 1819 (117th Legis. 1995); Comp. Res. 1995, c. 1 21-A MRSA 621 ff; 21-A MRSA 695; 21-A MRSA 711; 21-A MRSA 906 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §19
09/04/1996 96-11 Use of General Highway Fund to support ferries and related facilities Andrew Ketterer, AG Susan W. Longley, Senate Resolves 1943, c. 53; LD 2166 (106th Legis. 1973); LD 651 (108th Legis. 1977) 23 USCA 129 149 Me. 19; 150 Me. 80; 152 Me. 449; 307 A.2d 1; 647 A.2d 85; 80 S.Ct. 326; 100 S.Ct. 2051 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19 19740321; 19850128
02/26/1997 97-1 Power of the Legislature to enact amendments to the laws governing forest practices during the period in which a competing measure on that subject is enacted by the Legislature as an alternative to initiated legislation pending before the voters Andrew Ketterer, AG Vinton E. Cassidy, Senate LD 1819 (117th Legis. 1995); Comp. Res. 1995, c. 1 143 Me. 227 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18
03/21/1997 97-2 1995 amendments to the constitution relating to the funding of the Maine State Retirement System Andrew Ketterer, AG Claude R. Perrier, Executive Director, Maine State Retirement System PL 1993, c. 410 123 F.3d 1; 882 F.Supp. 1131; 937 F.Supp. 46 Me. Const. Art. IX, §18-A; Me. Const. Art. IX, §18-B 19960425
03/24/1998 98-1 Constitutionality of LD 2259, An Act to Preserve the State House and to Renovate State Facilities, relating to funding for the connector between the State Office Building and the State Capitol Building Andrew Ketterer, AG James O. Donnelly, House PL 1997, c. 788 4 MRSA 1606; 4 MRSA 1618 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
06/04/1999 Powers of the governor to nominate officers, subject to confirmation William R. Stokes, AAG Joseph W. Mayo, Clerk of the House 3 MRSA 2 673 A.2d 693 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8 Includes memorandum
11/16/1999 99-1 Privileges granted to the Tribal Government Representatives of the Penobscot Nation and the Passamaquoddy Tribe on the Committee to Address the Recognition of the Tribal Government Representatives of Maine's Sovereign Nations in the Legislature Andrew Ketterer, AG Chellie Pingree, Senate; Richard H. Thompson, House PL 1979, c. 732; HP 1524 (119th Legis. 1999) 3 MRSA 1; 3 MRSA 2; 3 MRSA 151; 22 MRSA 4792; 22 MRSA 4831; 30 MRSA 6206 5 S.Ct. 747; 84 S.Ct. 1362; 93 S.Ct. 1224; 94 S.Ct. 2474; 101 S.Ct. 1811; 119 S.Ct. 636; 119 S.Ct. 1248 Me. Const. Art. II, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §3; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8; US Const. Art. I, §2; US Const. Art. I, §5; US Const. Art. I, §8; US Const. Art. IV, §3; US Const. Amend. 14 19750103; 19990219
06/16/2000 Filing of certificate by the Aroostook Band of Micmacs under the Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act of 1989 William R. Stokes, AAG John Nale PL 1989, c. 148
11/14/2000 00-1 Constitutionality of election of co-Presidents of the Senate Andrew Ketterer, AG Michael H. Michaud, Senate 6 Me. 506 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §8; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §14; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §15 Includes court opinion
12/14/2000 00-2 Conflict of interest of Chair of the Maine Turnpike Authority by participating in proceedings of the Authority concerning the design, location and construction of a proposed turnpike interchange Andrew Ketterer, AG Angus S. King, Jr., Governor PL 1977, c. 658; PL 1979, c. 734; HP 1437 (109th Legis. 1979); PL 1981, c. 595; PL 1987, c. 457; PL 1987, c. 784 5 MRSA 18; 5 MRSA 12004-F; 17-A MRSA 609; 23 MRSA 1965; 23 MRSA 1968; 23 MRSA 1974; 18 USCA 208 149 Me. 286 19830610 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/kf4568_z99m23_1988.pdf
03/08/2001 Overtime wages Linda M. Pistner, Chief Deputy AG Donald F. Fontaine, Fontaine & Beal, P.A. 5 MRSA 195; 29 USCA 218 19660422
03/08/2001 Review of April 22, 1966 memorandum relating to overtime wages Linda M. Pistner, Chief Deputy AG Donald F. Fontaine 5 MRSA 195; 26 USCA 664; 29 USCA 207; 29 USCA 213; 29 USCA 218; 49 USCA 304 784 F.2d 439 19660422 Includes 19660422 AG Opinion
08/01/2001 01-01 Severance pay liability of an employer who has owned a covered establishment with employees that have been employed there for longer than employer has owned the establishment G. Steven Rowe, AG Michael V. Frett, Director, Bureau of Labor Standards PL 1971, c. 452; PL 1973, c. 545; PL 1975, c. 512; PL 1989, c. 667 26 MRSA 625-A; 26 MRSA 625-B 510 A.2d 1054; 531 A.2d 672; 588 A.2d 734; 690 A.2d 960; 107 S.Ct. 2211 Includes court opinion
12/10/2001 01-2 Authorization by rule of the Maine Harness Racing Commission of telephone wagering at licensed facilities G. Steven Rowe, AG Robert W. Spear, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, Food & Rural Resources 5 MRSA 8052; 5 MRSA 8058; 8 MRSA 261 ff; 8 MRSA 371 ff; 17 MRSA 311 ff; 17 MRSA 330 ff; 17-A MRSA 951 ff; 18 USCA 1084 461 A.2d 478; 759 A.2d 217; 760 A.2d 630; 765 A.2d 73; 772 A.2d 256
01/10/2002 02-1 Law enforcement authority of and training requirements for Capitol Security personnel G. Steven Rowe, AG Michael F. Kelly, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety PL 1989, c. 521; PL 1989, c. 857; PL 1989, c. 936; PL 2001, c. 360 5 MRSA 195; 17-A MRSA 107; 25 MRSA 2801 ff; 25 MRSA 2901 ff; 29-A MRSA 2054 765 A.2d 73
03/25/2002 Penobscot River Corridor Paul Stern, Deputy AG Herbert Hartman, Director, Bureau of Parks and Lands
06/18/2002 Balanced budget requirements and governor's power of curtailment of allotments G. Steven Rowe, AG Angus S. King, Jr., Governor; Richard A. Bennett, President; Michael V. Saxl, Speaker 5 MRSA 1511; 5 MRAS 1544; 5 MRSA 1582; 5 MRSA 1661 ff 1991 Me. Super. LEXIS 23 Me. Const. Art. III; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 19830302 Includes 19830302 AG Opinion, constitution section, statute, and court opinion
07/03/2002 02-2 Curtailment of allotments by the governor G. Steven Rowe, AG Thomas W. Murphy, Jr., House 5 MRSA 1668 1991 Me. Super. LEXIS 23 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
07/15/2002 02-3 General purpose aid curtailment methodology G. Steven Rowe, AG Michael F. Brennan, Senate; Glenn Cummings, House 5 MRSA 1668; 20-A MRSA 15603-F; 20-A MRSA 15657 1991 Me. Super. LEXIS 23
07/23/2002 02-4 Procedure for Legislature to convene itself in special session G. Steven Rowe, AG Albion D. Goodwin, House Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
08/02/2002 02-5 State liability on Maine Learning Technology endowment contract G. Steven Rowe, AG Philip Cressey, Jr., House; Brian M. Duprey, House PL 2001, c. 358 20-A MRSA 19102; 20-A MRSA 19105 688 A.2d 421
08/23/2002 02-6 Conflict or compatibility of Probate Judge running for the Maine Senate G. Steven Rowe, AG Richard A. Bennett, President 4 MRSA 312; 5 MRSA 195 428 A.2d 858; 749 A.2d 1282 Me. Const. Art. III, §1; Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. VI, §5; Me. Const. Art. IX, §2
10/16/2002 02-7 Inclusion of curtailment of allotments in supplemental budget bill G. Steven Rowe, AG Jill M. Goldthwait, Senate; Randall Berry, House 5 MRSA 1668
01/28/2003 Initiated bills and competing measures Linda M. Pistner, AAG 143 Me. 227; 147 Me. 89; 377 A.2d 1367; 680 A.2d 444 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §19
02/03/2003 03-1 Transfer of money from the Conservation Administration Fund of the Maine Public Utilities Commission to the state's General Fund G. Steven Rowe, AG Christopher Hall, Senate; Lawrence Bliss, House P&SL 1967, c. 167; PL 1991, c. 9; PL 1991, c. 780 5 MRSA 194; 12 MRSA 556; 12 MRSA 581 ff; 12 MRSA 605-A; 35-A MRSA 3211 308 A.2d 253; 420 A.2d 919; 434 A.2d 486; 437 A.2d 597; 97 S.Ct. 1505 Me. Const. Art. I, §11; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; US Const. Art. I, §10; Me. Const. Art. X 19921215 Includes 19921215 AG Opinion
05/20/2003 03-2 Power of legislature to make allocations for any designated governmental purpose G. Steven Rowe, AG Christopher Hall, Senate; Lawrence Bliss, House 35-A MRSA 7104-B
06/03/2003 03-02A Constitutionality of LD 389, An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal Citizen Initiatives and Referenda G. Steven Rowe, AG Peggy Rotundo, Senate LD 389 (121st Legis. 2003) 30 MRSA 3001 135 Me. 459; 418 A.2d 163; 597 A.2d 1353 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §21; Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1
07/01/2003 03-3 Legislative Youth Advisory Council and the Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service G. Steven Rowe, AG Rosaire Paradis, House PL 2003, c. 20 1 MRSA 402; 1 MRSA 1014; 3 MRSA 168-A; 17-A MRSA 2; 17-A MRSA 601 ff; 20-A MRSA 10903 19810217
07/11/2003 03-4 Naming of the psychiatric facility under contraction on the grounds of the Augusta Mental Health Institute G. Steven Rowe, AG Sabra Burdick, Acting Commissioner, Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services Resolves 2001, c. 34; Resolves 2001, c. 79 34-B MRSA 3201; 34-B MRSA 3202 111 Me. 428 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/rc445_m22m325_2000.pdf
07/31/2003 03-5 Use of Community Corrections Program account funds G. Steven Rowe, AG Mark N. Dion, Sheriff, Cumberland County 34-A MRSA 1210-A
08/22/2003 03-6 Finance Authority of Maine loans G. Steven Rowe, AG Christopher H. Roney, Finance Authority of Maine PL 1985, c. 344; PL 1991, c. 849 10 MRSA 962; 10 MRSA 963-A; 10 MRSA 1026-A ff 466 A.2d 471; 91 S.Ct. 2091; 104 S.Ct. 2385; 117 S.Ct. 1997; 122 S.Ct. 2460 US Const. Amend. I
10/16/2003 03-7 Analysis of the proposed Maine Tribal Gaming Act G. Steven Rowe, AG Michael P. Cantara, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety LD 1370 (121st Legis. 2003) 5 MRSA 8071 ff; 8 MRSA 261-A ff; 8 MRSA 371 ff; 15 MRSA 704; 17 MRSA 311 ff; 17 MRSA 330 ff; 17-A MRSA 951 ff; 22 MRSA 2381 ff; 28-A MRSA 263; 28-A MRSA 1651; 28-A MRSA 2051 ff; 30 MRSA 6201 ff; 30-A MRSA 404; 30-A MRSA 405; 30-A MRSA 2671; 32 MRSA 8116; 36 MRSA 1751 ff; 36 MRSA 4361 ff; 36 MRSA 4401 ff; 36 MRSA 5102; 36 MRSA 5200; 25 USCA 1721 ff; 25 USCA 2701 ff 143 Me. 198; 397 A.2d 156; 455 A.2d 1; 461 A.2d 478; 673 A.2d 693; 683 A.2d 769; 688 A.2d 421; 698 A.2d 1074; 750 A.2d 566; 818 A.2d 1034; 19 F.3d 685; 75 F.3d 784; 116 F.3d 943; 111 S.Ct. 1620; 115 S.Ct. 298 Me. Const. Art. III, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IX, §19; Me. Const. Art. IX, §22 20011210
12/02/2003 03-8 Initiated legislation regarding licensing and operation of slot machines at commercial harness racing tracks G. Steven Rowe, AG Peggy Pendleton, Senate; Carolyn Gilman, Senate; David Lemoine, House; Christopher O'Neil, House; Thomas Kane, House; Ronald Usher, House IB 2003, c. 1 8 MRSA 275-A; 8 MRSA 902; 8 MRSA 904; 8 MRSA 911; 20-A MRSA 15601 ff; 21-A MRSA 752; 23 MRSA 1801 ff; 30-A MRSA 3001; 30-A MRSA 4354; 30-A MRSA 5681 ff 143 Me. 207; 659 A.2d 854; 760 A.2d 257 Me. Const. Art. I, §22; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/kf5300_z99m25_1986.pdf
01/22/2004   Initiated bill referral issues G. Steven Rowe, AG John Richardson, House; David Lemoine, House     682 A.2d 661 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3,  §18 19860409  
03/23/2004 04-1 Legal issues of LD 1893, the citizen initiative entitled "An Act to Impose Limits on Real and Personal Property Taxes G. Steven Rowe, AG Stephen Stanley, Senate; David G. Lemoine, House Con. Res. 1977, c. 5; LD 1893 (121st Legis. 2003); SP 782 (121st Legis. 2003) 1 MRSA 71; 36 MRSA 651 ff 140 Me. 158; 161 Me. 182; 308 A.2d 286; 423 A.2d 527; 428 A.2d 384; 451 A.2d 103; 499 A.2d 921; 513 A.2d 1355; 647 A.2d 803; 659 A.2d 854; 843 A.2d 33; 109 S.Ct. 633; 112 S.Ct. 2326 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §23; Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 1, §1; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9 Includes Joint Order
04/07/2004 04-2 Joint Order relating to compensation of legislators G. Steven Rowe, AG Richard Bennett, Senate; Kenneth Blais, Senate; David Carpenter, Senate; Paul Davis, Senate; Carolyn Gilman, Senate; Richard Kneeland, Senate; Kenneth Lemont, Senate; Arthur Mayo, Senate; Betty Lou Mitchell, Senate; Richard Nass, Senate; Christine Savage, Senate; Tom Sawyer, Senate; Kevin Shorey, Senate; Karl Turner, Senate; Carol Weston, Senate; Chandler Woodcock, Senate; Edward Youngblood, Senate SP 683 (121st Legis. 2003) 3 MRSA 2 148 Me. 528; 152 Me. 302; 376 A.2d 100; 559 A.2d 774; 612 A.2d 874; 690 A.2d 960; 719 A.2d 111; 755 A.2d 1064; 755 A.2d 1068; 765 A.2d 73 Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §7; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
06/21/2004 04-3 Legal obligation of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to carry out a particular coyote snaring program G. Steven Rowe, AG Linda Rogers McKee, House PL 2003, c. 414 12 MRSA 7053; 12 MRSA 10053; 12 MRSA 10105
07/06/2004 04-4 Power of the Commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to end coyote snaring G. Steven Rowe, AG Linda Rogers McKee, House 12 MRSA 10001; 12 MRSA 10051; 12 MRSA 10053; 12 MRSA 10105 20040621
09/10/2004 04-5 Appointed and elected officials using their position and tax dollars to influence the outcome of an election G. Steven Rowe, AG Louis B. Maietta, Jr., House 5 MRSA 195; 5 MRSA 7056-A; 30-A MRSA 2528 1991 Me. Super. LEXIS 228; 658 A.2d 213; 113 S.Ct. 1360 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. VIII, Pt. 2, §1
03/11/2005 05-1 Governor's proposal to sell lottery revenues G. Steven Rowe, AG Ethan Strimling, Senate; William J. Smith, House 5 MRSA 17153; 18-A MRSA 7-302; 18-B MRSA 802 ff; 18-B MRSA 901 ff; 42 USCA 601; 42 USCA 703 278 A.2d 699; 673 A.2d 693; 51 US 190; 26 S.Ct. 127; 82 TC 869 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14; Me. Const. Art. IX, §18
03/17/2005 05-2 Constitutionality of annual expenditures for the Maine Residents Property Tax Program (Circuit Breaker Program) G. Steven Rowe, AG Richard Nass, Senate; Sawin Millett, House; Robert Nutting, House; Stephen Bowen, House; Darlene Curley, House P&SL 1959, c. 175; P&SL 1961, c. 164; P&SL 1961, c. 182; P&SL 1961, c. 202; Resolves 1963, c. 105; PL 1991, c. 780; PL 1993, c. 476; PL 1993, c. 675; PL 1995, c. 464; PL 1997, c. 24; PL 1999, c. 16; PL 1999, c. 731; PL 2003, c. 20; PL 2003, c. 673; PL 2005, c. 12 5 MRSA 1503; 5 MRSA 1507; 5 MRSA 1583-A; 5 MRSA 1585; 5 MRSA 1589; 5 MRSA 1664; 5 MRSA 1666; 36 MRSA 6203; 36 MRSA 6203-A; 36 MRSA 6656 459 A.2d 1098; 601 A.2d 610; 772 A.2d 256; 773 A.2d 457; 113 S.Ct. 732; 122 S.Ct. 2191 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §4
03/24/2005 05-3 Retroactivity provision of the new homestead exemption G. Steven Rowe, AG Richard Nass, Senate; Joshua Tardy, House PL 2005, c. 2 36 MRSA 383; 36 MRSA 502; 36 MRSA 503; 36 MRSA 683; 36 MRSA 685; 36 MRSA 708; 36 MRSA 709; 36 MRSA 841 18 Me. 109; 45 Me. 507; 62 Me. 296; 104 Me. 444; 106 Me. 423; 129 Me. 311; 376 A.2d 100; 406 A.2d 94; 430 A.2d 557; 443 A.2d 932; 511 A.2d 1056; 537 A.2d 1158; 612 A.2d 874; 690 A.2d 960; 50 S.Ct. 164; 51 S.Ct. 324; 57 S.Ct. 309; 59 S.Ct. 121; 101 S.Ct. 549; 104 S.Ct. 2709; 106 S.Ct. 2071; 112 S.Ct. 1105; 114 S.Ct. 2018 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
03/30/2005 05-4 Interplay of PL 2005, c. 2 and the school funding initiative approved by voters in 2004, IB 2003, c. 2 G. Steven Rowe, AG Barbara E. Merrill, House IB 2003, c. 2; PL 2003, c. 504; PL 2003, c. 11; PL 2005, c. 2; PL 2005, c. 3 5 MRSA 195; 20-A MRSA 15651 ff; 20-A MRSA 15670 ff 143 Me. 227; 483 A.2d 1213; 623 A.2d 1258; 666 A.2d 81; 673 A.2d 693; 683 A.2d 769; 688 A.2d 421; 26 S.Ct. 127 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 ff; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §4 19760426; 19950501
05/10/2005 05-5 Constitutionality of LD 548, An Act to Enhance the Prosecution of Child Pornography Cases William R. Stokes, Deputy AG Janet T. Mills, House PL 2005, c. 345 17-A MRSA 2; 17-A MRSA 32; 17-A MRSA 101; 17-A MRSA 281; 17-A MRSA 283; 17-A MRSA 284; 18 USCA 2256 366 A.2d 865; 384 A.2d 45; 443 A.2d 56; 724 A.2d 1231; 773 A.2d 1051; 89 S.Ct. 1532; 90 S.Ct. 1068; 95 S.Ct. 1881; 97 S.Ct. 2319; 122 S.Ct. 1389 US Const. Amend. V
06/10/2005 05-5A Constitutionality of LD 1481, An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Enactment Procedures for Ordinances G. Steven Rowe, AG Peggy Rotundo, Senate LD 389 (121st Legis. 2003); LD 1481 (122nd Legis. 2005) 30-A MRSA 2522; 30-A MRSA 2528; 30-A MRSA 3001; 30-A MRSA 3002-A 146 Me. 270; 268 A.2d 888; 436 A.2d 398; 469 A.2d 819; 541 A.2d 160; 597 A.2d 1353; 772 A.2d 256; 856 A.2d 1183 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §21
07/28/2005 Recent Supreme Court decision on eminent domain G. Steven Rowe, AG Legislature 1 MRSA 12; 1 MRSA 13; 1 MRSA 814; 1 MRSA 815; 5 MRSA 6207-A; 5 MRSA 13080-B; 6 MRSA 122; 12 MRSA 1812; 12 MRSA 1813; 12 MRSA 1877; 12 MRSA 1892; 12 MRSA 10109; 13 MRSA 1181; 20-A MRSA 3305; 20-A MRSA 16101; 20-A MRSA 16102; 23 MRSA 153-B; 23 MRSA 302; 23 MRSA 303; 23 MRSA 1902; 23 MRSA 1965; 23 MRSA 2051; 23 MRSA 2801; 23 MRSA 2802; 23 MRSA 3022; 23 MRSA 3023; 23 MRSA 3151; 23 MRSA 3251; 23 MRSA 6001 ff; 23 MRSA 7154; 23 MRSA 7206; 23 MRSA 8003; 30-A MRSA 3101; 30-A MRSA 3102; 30-A MRSA 3351; 30-A MRSA 3252; 30-A MRSA 3402; 30-A MRSA 3510; 30-A MRSA 4746; 30-A MRSA 5101 ff; 30-A MRSA 5201 ff; 30-A MRSA 5221 ff; 30-A MRSA 5247; 30-A MRSA 5264; 30-A MRSA 5403; 30-A MRSA 7061; 35-A MRSA 2311; 35-A MRSA 3136; 35-A MRSA 3911; 35-A MRSA 4134; 35-A MRSA 4710; 35-A MRSA 6408; 35-A MRSA 6501; 35-A MRSA 7904; 37-B MRSA 301; 37-B MRSA 504; 37-B MRSA 821; 38 MRSA 568; 38 MRSA 932; 38 MRSA 933; 38 MRSA 1152; 38 MRSA 1364; 38 MRSA 1732; 38 MRSA 2159 152 Me. 440; 278 A.2d 699; 337 A.2d 661; 798 A.2d 1119; 125 S.Ct. 2655 Me. Const. Art. I, §21; US Const. Amend V Includes summary of relevant statutes
09/23/2005 05-6 Access to privileged and confidential DHHS Child Protective Services files by OPEGA G. Steven Rowe, AG Beth L. Ashcroft, Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability 1 MRSA 400 ff; 3 MRSA 401 ff; 3 MRSA 991 ff; 22 MRSA 4007 ff; 42 USCA 290dd-2; 42 USCA 290ee-3; 42 USCA 301 ff; 42 USCA 601 ff; 42 USCA 620 ff; 42 USCA 651 ff; 42 USCA 670 ff; 42 USCA 701 ff; 42 USCA 1201 ff; 42 USCA 1351 ff; 42 USCA 1381 ff; 42 USCA 1396 ff; 42 USCA 5101 ff; 42 USCA 6106a 788 A.2d 590 42 CFR 2.53; 42 CFR 431.302; 42 CFR 1340.14
12/29/2005 05-7 Application of Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §23 to personal property tax revenues G. Steven Rowe, AG John Richardson, Speaker Con. Res. 1977, c. 5; LD 1893 (121st Legis. 2003) 36 MRSA 651 ff 451 A.2d 103; 850 A.2d 1145 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §23 20040323
01/17/2006 06-1 Constitutionality of proposed committee amendment to LD 1481 G. Steven Rowe, AG Elizabeth Schneider, Senate; Christopher Barstow, House LD 1481 (122nd Legis. 2005) Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §21
01/23/2006 06-2 Authority of York County Commissioners under 30-A M.R.S.A. §501(1), relating to refusing to fill position approved by the York County Budget Committee G. Steven Rowe, AG Mark W. Lawrence, District Attorney, York County PL 1993, c. 623 5 MRSA 199; 30-A MRSA 102; 30-A MRSA 251 ff; 30-A MRSA 272; 30-A MRSA 281; 30-A MRSA 501; 30-A MRSA 701; 30-A MRSA 702; 30-A MRSA 831 ff 143 Me. 207; 409 A.2d 672; 610 A.2d 738; 710 A.2d 909 19840427 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/js451_m2m345_1989.pdf
03/07/2006 06-3 Portability of service credit in the Maine Judicial Retirement System for time spent as a legislator G. Steven Rowe, AG Sandra Featherman, Chair, Judicial Compensation Commission PL 1983, c. 853; PL 1985, c. 507; Resolves 2005, c. 86 3 MRSA 701 ff; 4 MRSA 1201 ff; 4 MRSA 1301 ff; 5 MRSA 1091; 5 MRSA 1094; 5 MRSA 17001; 5 MRSA 17601 ff; 5 MRSA 18200 ff; 25 MRSA 1591 ff 143 Me. 227; 459 A.2d 1098; 673 A.2d 1291 Me. Const. Art. IX, §18; Me. Const. Art. IX, §18-A; Me. Const. Art. IX, §18-B 19840822; 19920210; 19960425
04/05/2006 06-4 Constitutionality of Initiated Bill 1, L.D. 2075, An Act to Create the Taxpayer Bill of Rights G. Steven Rowe, AG John Richardson, Speaker Resolves 1875, c. 98; Resolves 1907, c. 121; LD 2075 (122nd Legis. 2005) 7 MRSA 2954 143 Me. 207; 147 Me. 89; 155 Me. 30; 370 A.2d 654; 377 A.2d 1367; 446 A.2d 33; 455 A.2d 1; 460 A.2d 1341; 472 A.2d 904; 483 A.2d 1213; 485 A.2d 957; 673 A.2d 693; 623 A.2d 1258; 673 A.2d 693; 688 A.2d 421; 843 A.2d 33; 850 A.2d 1145; 26 S.Ct. 127 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1 ff; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16 ff; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9; Me. Const. Art. IX, §21; Me. Const. Art. IX, §23; Me. Const. Art. X, §4 19960201; 19960229
05/13/2006 06-5 Interpretation of LD 1481, relating to municipalities and land use permits G. Steven Rowe, AG Philip L. Bartlett, II, Senate; Sean Faircloth, House P&SL 1985, c. 93; Con. Res. 1991, c. 2; LD 1481 (122nd Legis. 2005) RS 1871, c. 3, §4; 21-A MRSA 752; 30-A MRSA 2521 ff; 30-A MRSA 5685 53 Me. 389; 66 Me. 585; 123 Me. 106; 131 Me. 23; 146 Me. 270; 775 A.2d 1174 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §21; Me. Const. Art. IX, §21 20050610; 20060117 Includes 20050610 & 20060117 AG Opinions
01/15/2007 07-1 Constitutionality of proposed Joint Rule 219, relating to supermajority (two-thirds) voting requirement for any legislation exceeding the spending limits of 5 M.R.S.A. §1534 G. Steven Rowe, AG Glenn Cummings, Speaker LD 2075 (122nd Legis. 2005); SP 10 (123rd Legis. 2007) 5 MRSA 1534 70 Me. 560; 231 A.2d 617; 280 A.2d 778; 12 S.Ct. 507; 113 S.Ct. 732 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1-A ff; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §8; Me. Const. Art. IX, §21; Me. Const. Art. IX, §23; Me. Const. Art. X, §4; US Const. Art. I, §7 20060405
03/20/2007 07-02 Constitutionality of L.D. 275, An Act to Protect Child Victims of Sexual Abuse G. Steven Rowe, AG Jeremy Fischer, House LD 275 (123rd Legis. 2007) 370 F.3d 75; 100 S.Ct. 2531; 124 S.Ct. 1354
07/05/2007 07-03 Obligations of the Committee on Transportation and the Legislature as a whole with respect to the allocation of Highway Funds to the State Police in the budget G. Steven Rowe, AG Dennis Damon, Senate; Boyd Marley, House PL 1923, c. 224; IA 1936, c. 1; PL 1937, c. 1; Resolves 1943, c. 53; PL 1977, c. 423 23 MRSA 1651; 23 MRSA 1653; 29-A MRSA 2602; 23 USCA 126 142 Me. 409; 152 Me. 449; 157 Me. 104; 307 A.2d 1; 673 A.2d 693; 680 A.2d 444; 815 A.2d 791 Me. Const. Art. VI, §3; Me. Const. Art. IX, §19 19800221; 19810211 Includes attachments; https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/he356_m2m233_2007.pdf
02/14/2008 2008-01 Constitutionality of voting against LD 203, proposing to prohibit college students from claiming residency in Maine for voting purposes G. Steven Rowe, AG Richard M. Sykes, House LD 203 (123rd Legis. 2007) 12 MRSA 10001; 21 MRSA 242; 21-A MRSA 112 76 Me. 158; 529 A.2d 329; 85 S.Ct. 775; 92 S.Ct. 995; 94 S.Ct. 1449; 99 S.Ct. 1006 Me. Const. Art. II, §1; Me. Const. Art. I, §6-A 19720104 Includes 19720104 AG Opinion & voter registration guidelines
03/15/2008 2008-02 Department of Health and Human Services Mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect Linda M. Pistner, Chief Deputy AG Brenda Harvey, Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services PL 1965, c. 68; PL 1975, c. 167; PL 1979, c. 733; PL 1985, c. 795 15 MRSA 3103; 17-A MRSA 10-A; 17-A MRSA 251 ff; 17-A MRSA 281 ff; 17-A MRSA 556; 17-A MRSA 852; 19-A MRSA 1653; 20-A MRSA 3272; 22 MRSA 1503; 22 MRSA 1507; 22 MRSA 1597-A; 22 MRSA 1823; 22 MRSA 4001 ff; 30-A MRSA 282; 30-A MRSA 283; 32 MRSA 2595; 32 MRSA 3292; 42 USCA 5101 ff 402 A.2d 59; 485 A.2d 239; 531 A.2d 672; 536 A.2d 1136; 677 A.2d 550; 788 A.2d 590; 892 A.2d 465 45 CFR 1340.2; 45 CFR 1340.14
03/24/2008 2008-03 L.D. 2229, An Act to Expand the Economic Development Benefit of Tax Increment Financing in Counties that Include Unorganized Territories G. Steven Rowe, AG Joseph C. Perry, Senate; John F. Piotti, House LD 2229 (123rd Legis. 2007) 30-A MRSA 125; 30-A MRSA 5221 ff; 36 MRSA 578; 36 MRSA 1601 ff 109 Me. 169; 146 Me. 239; 339 A.2d 492; 383 A.2d 648; 663 A.2d 50; 720 A.2d 1153; 843 A.2d 33 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
09/25/2008 2008-04 2002 Intergovernmental Agreement between the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the State of Maine G. Steven Rowe, AG Brenda Commander, Chief, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians 30 MRSA 6201 ff
11/17/2008 2008-05 Possible vacancy caused by County Commissioner moving out of district to which she was elected, but then intending to return to the district G. Steven Rowe, AG John E. Baldacci, Governor PL 1961, c. 360; PL 1969, c. 331; PL 1969, c. 352; PL 1971, c. 86; PL 1971, c. 370; PL 1973, c. 120; PL 1973, c. 149; PL 1973, c. 498; PL 1973, c. 544; PL 1973, c. 625; PL 1975, c. 145; PL 1975, c. 226; PL 1975, c. 333; PL 1975, c. 334; PL 1975, c. 405; PL 1977, c. 70; PL 1977, c. 219 RS 1954, c. 3-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 3-A, §183; 21-A MRSA 1; 21-A MRSA 112; 21-A MRSA 333; 21-A MRSA 361; 30-A MRSA 61 ff 115 Me. 268; 529 A.2d 329; 768 A.2d 596; 786 A.2d 622 19761013; 19780201; 19780901; 19780912; 19791218
12/23/2008 2008-06 Authorization of Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians to conduct high-stakes bingo/beano games G. Steven Rowe, AG Paul Bisulca, Chairman, Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission PL 1987, c. 197; PL 1991, c. 426; PL 2003, c. 452 17 MRSA 314-A; 30 MRSA 6201 ff; 25 MRSA 1726 461 A.2d 478; 104 S.Ct. 323
03/05/2009 2009-01 Compatibility of the policy on access to data and information on state owned computer devices of the Maine Office of Information Technology with Maine's Freedom of Access Laws Janet T. Mills, AG David Trahan, Senate 1 MRSA 402; 1 MRSA 403; 1 MRSA 408; 1 MRSA 531 ff; 5 MRSA 1982
03/26/2009 2009-02 Authority of the Public Utilities Commission to refuse a request by a municipal or county government to change its Public Safety Answering Point service provider Janet T. Mills, AG H. David Cotta, House 25 MRSA 2926 682 A.2d 231 Includes statute
04/23/2009 2009-03 Constitutionality of General Fund bond issue to provide funds to pay outstanding MaineCare settlements owed to hospitals Janet T. Mills, AG Kevin L. Raye, Senate Con. Res. 1975, c. 9 22 MRSA 10; 22 MRSA 12; 22 MRSA 3172 ff; 42 USCA 1396; 42 USCA 1396a; 42 USCA 1396k 119 Me. 535; 146 Me. 316; 459 A.2d 1098 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §5
04/30/2009 2009-04 Constitutionality Maine's Informed Growth Act as it relates to LD 242 and the dormant Commerce Clause and antitrust laws Janet T. Mills, AG Deborah L. Simpson, Senate; Stephen R. Beaudette, House LD 242 (124th Legis. 2009) 30-A MRSA 4365 ff; 30-A MRSA 4404; 38 MRSA 480-D; 38 MRSA 484 956 F.2d 12; 90 S.Ct. 844; 111 S.Ct. 1344; 114 S.Ct. 1677
10/15/2009 2009-05 The effect on school curricula of PL 2009, c. 82, An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom Janet T. Mills, AG Susan A. Gendron, Commissioner, Department of Education PL 2009, c. 82 20-A MRSA 1001; 20-A MRSA 6209 514 F.3d 87; 129 S.Ct. 56 05-071 CMR 127
02/11/2010 LD 1551, An Act to Further Regulate the Communications of Members of Public Bodies, relating to the application of the Freedom of Access Act to party caucuses Linda M. Pistner, Chief Deputy AG Lawrence Bliss, Senate; Charles Priest, House Resolves 2009, c. 171 1 MRSA 401 ff
09/23/2010 2010-01 Incentovation Electronic Pull-Tab System Janet T. Mills, AG Patrick Fleming, Maine State Police PL 2009, c. 505 17 MRSA 314-A; 17 MRSA 324-A
10/25/2010 2010-02 Constitutionality of proposals for a durational residency requirement for Temporary Aid to Needy Families and Medicaid programs administered by the states Janet T. Mills, AG Brenda Harvey, Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services 89 S.Ct. 1322; 93 S.Ct. 2230; 98 S.Ct. 1852; 119 S.Ct. 1518 45 CFR 435.403
04/15/2011 Constitutionality of LD 340, An Act Regarding Timber Harvesting on State Land William J. Schneider, AG John L. Martin, House LD 340 (125th Legis. 2011) 20 CFR 655.200
06/16/2011 2011-01 Application of constitution section on municipal mandates to LD 1376, An Act to Preserve the Integrity of the Voter Registration and Election Process William J. Schneider, AG Barry J. Hobbins, House; Justin Alfond, Senate PL 2011, c. 399 21-A MRSA 111; 21-A MRSA 122; 21-A MRSA 152; 21-A MRSA 601; 21-A MRSA 673; 21-A MRSA 673-A; 21-A MRSA 696; 21-A MRSA 753-B; 30-A MRSA 2501; 30-A MRSA 5685; 42 USCA 15482 Me. Const. Art. IX, §21
02/09/2012 2012-01 Update of previous opinion relating to the legality of using Highway Fund money to support certain costs of the Maine State Ferry Service William J. Schneider, AG Beth L. Ashcroft, Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability P&SL 1872, c. 153; P&SL 1909, c. 258; PL 1937, c. 1; Resolves 1943, c. 53; P&SL 1957, c. 190; P&SL 1957, c. 210; PL 1981, c. 456; PL 2005, c. 457 RS 1944, c. 20; RS 1944, c. 40, §15; RS 1944, c. 79, §77; RS 1944, c. 79, §78; 23 MRSA 4210-C; 23 MRSA 4401; 23 MRSA 4404; 23 USCA 126; 23 USCA 129 146 Me. 249; 152 Me. 449; 307 A.2d 1 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19 19960904
02/10/2012 2012-02 Conflict of interest for the State Treasurer to own Popham Beach Club and Dirigo Holdings, LLC William J. Schneider, AG Mark Dion, House 5 MRSA 122; 5 USCA 243; 31 USCA 329 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §3 19230123; 19781201; 36 Op. Atty. Gen. 12 (1929)
08/08/2012 2012-03 Jurisdiction of the Penobscot Indian Nation and the State of Maine for hunting and fishing on the main stem of the Penobscot River William J. Schneider, AG Chandler Woodcock, Commissioner, Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; Joel T. Wilkinson, Maine Warden Service PL 1987, c. 712; PL 2009, c. 636 30 MRSA 6201 ff; 25 USCA 1721 ff
03/12/2013 2013-01 Regulation of saltwater fishery under the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Acts Janet T. Mills, AG Patrick Keliher, Commissioner, Department of Marine Resources PL 1979, c. 732; PL 1997, c. 708 30 MRSA 6201 ff; 25 USCA 1722; 25 USCA 1725 461 A.2d 478; 498 F.3d 37; 98 S.Ct. 1079; 104 S.Ct. 323 https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/kf8208_z99m29_1980.pdf; https://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/Rpts/kf8208_z99m207_1980.pdf
04/09/2013 Legal analysis of LD 239, An Act to Improve the Return to the State on the Sale of Spirits and to Provide a Source of Payment for Maine's Hospitals Janet T. Mills, AG Dawn Hill, Senate; Margaret R. Rotundo, House LD 239 (126th Legis. 2013) 143 Me. 227; 146 Me. 183; 459 A.2d 1098 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 3, §5; Me. Const. Art. IX, §14 20090423
06/12/2013 Eligibility of undocumented aliens for General Assistance benefits Thomas J. Quinn, AAG Dave Maclean, Office for Family Independence 5 MRSA 4551 ff; 22 MRSA 4301 ff; 8 USCA 1621; 8 USCA 1625 89 S.Ct. 1322; 91 S.Ct. 1848; 97 S.Ct. 1459; 102 S.Ct. 2382 US Const. Art. 1, §8 10-144 CMR 323 Includes email correspondence
06/20/2013 Power of Legislature to pass a continuing resolution in the event of the failure to override the Governor's anticipated veto of the budget Janet T. Mills, AG Justin L. Alfond, President; Seth A Goodall, Senate; Troy D. Jackson, Senate; Michael D. Thibodeau, Senate; Roger J. Katz, Senate; Mark W. Eves, Speaker; Seth A. Berry, House; Jeff M. McCabe, House; Kenneth Fredette, House; Alexander Willette, House PL 2013, c. 368 19830302
12/26/2013 Equal protection implications of citizenship-related changes to General Assistance eligibility regulations Justin B. Barnard, AAG Dori Harnett, AAG; Thomas J. Quinn, AAG 8 USCA 1612; 8 USCA 1613; 8 USCA 1622; 8 USCA 1624 91 S.Ct. 1848; 96 S.Ct. 1883; 102 S.Ct. 2382 10-144 CMR 323
02/14/2014 Prosecution of misuse of EBT cards and public benefits fraud Janet T. Mills, AG Justin L. Alfond, President; Mark W. Eves, Speaker
07/10/2015 2015-01 Status of bills presented to the Governor but which he has neither signed nor vetoed Janet T. Mills, AG Dawn Hill, Senate; Thomas Saviello, Senate SP 549 (127th Legis. 2015); SP 556 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 25 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 63 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 78 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 86 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 93 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 113 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 140 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 155 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 164 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 170 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 186 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 210 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 222 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 231 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 234 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 260 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 261 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 299 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 319 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 369 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 418 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 431 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 500 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 512 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 522 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 582 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 721 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 722 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 727 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 729 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 756 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 767 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 787 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 831 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 840 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 853 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 870 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 905 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 921 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 941 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 983 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1013 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1039 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1040 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1042 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1044 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1085 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1108 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1145 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1160 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1166 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1185 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1202 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1205 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1246 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1277 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1303 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1332 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1348 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1350 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1372 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1381 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1391 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1449 (127th Legis. 2015); LD 1451 (127th Legis. 2015) 3 MRSA 2 116 Me. 557; 437 A.2d 597; 447 A.2d 797; 484 A.2d 999; 58 S.Ct. 395; 134 S.Ct. 2550 Me. Const. Art. III, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §2-A; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §17; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §20 Includes attachments
08/14/2015 Authorization to engage outside counsel Susan P. Herman, Deputy AG Cynthia L. Montgomery, Chief Legal Counsel, Office of the Governor 5 MRSA 191; 14 MRSA 8112 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 58554
10/26/2015 Constitutionality of certain proposed uses of revenue from Public Reserved Lands Janet T. Mills, AG Thomas Saviello, Senate; Craig Hickman, House PL 1824, c. 254; PL 1824, c. 280; PL 1831, c. 492; PL 1831, c. 510; PL 1832, c. 39; PL 1842, c. 33; PL 1846, c. 217; PL 1848, c. 82; PL 1850, c. 196; PL 1973, c. 628; PL 1991, c. 780 308 A.2d 253 Me. Const. Art. IX, §23; Me. Const. Art. X 19921215
03/04/2016 2016-01 Ranked-choice voting Janet T. Mills, AG Michael D. Thibodeau, President Resolves 1847, c. 45; Resolves 1864, c. 344; Resolves 1875, c. 98; Resolves 1880, c. 159; IB 2015, c. 3 21-A MRSA 695 ff; 21-A MRSA 722; 21-A MRSA 723-A; 21-A MRSA 737-A; 21-A MRSA 783 623 A.2d 1258; 663 A.2d 564; 673 A.2d 693; 815 A.2d 791; 850 A.2d 1145 Me. Const. Art. II, §4; Me. Const. Art. II, §5; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 1, §5; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §3; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §4; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 2, §5; Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §18; Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §3; Me. Const. Art. IX, §12 19910805; 19910906; 20031016; 20040323; 20060405 Includes results of gubernatorial elections and related memo
09/14/2016 Extent of DEP's rulemaking authority regarding mining on state-owned lands Mary M. Sauer, AAG; Lauren E. Parker, AAG Melanie Loyzim, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection PL 1985, c. 201; PL 2011, c. 653; LD 1771 (126th Legis. 2013); LD 146 (127th Legis. 2015) 5 MRSA 8058; 12 MRSA 549 ff; 12 MRSA 598; 12 MRSA 598-A; 12 MRSA 1803; 12 MRSA 10109; 38 MRSA 490-LL ff 485 A.2d 957; 875 A.2d 118; 108 A.3d 1257 Me. Const. Art. IX, §23; US Const. Art. VI 06-096 CMR 200
01/24/2017 Riverview - proposed secure forensic facility Janet T. Mills, AG Roger J. Katz, Senate; Aaron Frey, House P&SL 1985, c. 122; PL 1989, c. 921; PL 1997, c. 788; PL 1999, c. 731 1 MRSA 814; 5 MRSA 304; 5 MRSA 1581; 5 MRSA 1587; 5 MRSA 1663; 12 MRSA 1818; 12 MRSA 1825; 12 MRSA 1832; 12 MRSA 1846; 12 MRSA 1894; 12 MRSA 8003; 12 MRSA 10109; 15 MRSA 103; 22-A MRSA 203; 22-A MRSA 207; 23 MRSA 4210; 37-B MRSA 302 109 Me. 169; 461 A.2d 716; 683 A.2d 769 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §1
07/25/2018 Lease of land in Cold Stream Forest to Central Maine Power for transmission line Lauren E. Parker, AAG Tom Desjardin, Director, Bureau of Parks and Lands PL 1987, c. 506; PL 1993, c. 639; PL 2009, c. 414; PL 2011, c. 278; PL 2011, c. 696 5 MRSA 6200 ff; 12 MRSA 598 ff; 12 MRSA 682; 12 MRSA 685-B; 12 MRSA 1801 ff; 12 MRSA 1845; 12 MRSA 1847; 12 MRSA 1852; 12 MRSA 6022; 12 MRSA 6203; 12 MRSA 6206; 38 MRSA 483-A; 38 MRSA 489-A-1 183 A.3d 749 Me. Const. Art. IX, §23 01-672 CMR 10
03/19/2019 LD 824, "An Act to Allow a Municipality to Opt Out of Collecting Personal Property and Business Equipment Taxes" Aaron M. Frey, AG Matthew Pouliot, Senate LD 824 (129th Legis. 2019) RS 1871, c. 6, §6 62 Me. 62; 143 Me. 207; 148 Me. 176; 159 Me. 420; 499 A.2d 921; 843 A.2d 33; 850 A.2d 1145 Me. Const. Art. IX, §8; Me. Const. Art. IX, §9 19770202; 19790423; 19810407
01/02/2020 School boards Sarah Forster, AAG A. Pender Makin, Commissioner, Department of Education PL 2019, c. 293 124 Me. 36 Includes memorandum
09/27/2021 Conservation easement recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds, Book 4367, Page 273, relating to intertidal lands and Nordic Aquafarms, Inc. Lauren E. Parker, AAG Kirstin M. Collins PL 2005, c. 579; PL 2007, c. 412 1 MRSA 816; 12 MRSA 682; 23 MRSA 3021 ff; 30-A MRSA 3101; 33 MRSA 476 ff 2017 WL 2674057; 217 A.3d 1111; 125 S.Ct. 2655 Me. Const. Art. I, §21
06/15/2022 Releasing confidential records and information relating to the Department of Health and Human Services' child welfare services to the Government Oversight Committee Ariel Gannon, AAG Todd Landry, Office of Child and Family Services, Department of Health and Human Services 3 MRSA 991 ff; 22 MRSA 992; 22 MRS 4008; 42 USCA 671; 42 USCA 5106a 42 CFR 2
04/14/2023 2023-01 Elimination of non-medical exemptions to mandatory immunizations for students in elementary and secondary schools Aaron M. Frey, AG James Libby, Senate; Gary Drinkwater, House; Sheila Lyman, House; Heidi Sampson, House; Barbara Bagshaw, House; Edward Polewarczyk, House PL 2019, c. 154 102 S.Ct. 2382
01/30/2024 2024-01 Legality of capping executive pay at hospitals and how such a cap could be enforced Aaron M. Frey, AG Joseph M. Baldacci, Senate; Michele Meyer, House LD 1321 (131st Legis. 2023) 22 MRSA 1811 ff; 3 USCA 102

 

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