Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 304: MAINE EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING AND THE GOVERNOR BAXTER SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
20-A §7411. Emergency power

§7411. Emergency power
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner may assume and exercise the authority of the center board if the commissioner declares an emergency exists such that the health, safety or welfare of students receiving academic, extracurricular or room and board services is in jeopardy or the center is in substantial and persistent violation of federal and state law. The commissioner's declaration of an emergency is not reviewable, but the commissioner shall exercise this emergency authority for a period not to exceed 3 months unless the commissioner again declares that an emergency continues.   [PL 2021, c. 646, §14 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 401, §JJJ1 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 646, §14 (AMD).