§5-932. Incorporation of authority
1. Reference to subject. An agent has authority described in this subpart if the power of attorney refers to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for the subjects stated in sections 5‑934 to 5‑947 or cites the section in which the authority is described.
[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
2. Reference to section number. A reference in a power of attorney to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for a subject in sections 5‑934 to 5‑947 or a citation to a section of sections 5‑934 to 5‑947 incorporates the entire section as if it were set out in full in the power of attorney.
[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
3. Modify incorporated authority. A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference.
[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS
Part 9: MAINE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT
18-C §5-931. Authority that requires specific grant; grant of general authority
18-C §5-932. Incorporation of authority
18-C §5-933. Construction of authority generally
18-C §5-935. Tangible personal property
18-C §5-937. Commodities and options
18-C §5-938. Banks and other financial institutions
18-C §5-939. Operation of entity or business
18-C §5-940. Insurance and annuities
18-C §5-941. Estate, trust and other beneficial interest
18-C §5-942. Claims and litigation
18-C §5-943. Personal and family maintenance
18-C §5-944. Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service