§63. Confidentiality of records held by the department and the Maine Turnpike Authority
1. Confidential records. The following records in the possession of the department and the Maine Turnpike Authority are confidential and may not be disclosed, except as provided in this section:
A. Records and correspondence relating to negotiations for and appraisals of property; and [PL 2011, c. 524, §5 (NEW).]
B. Records and data relating to engineering estimates of costs on projects to be put out to bid. [PL 2011, c. 524, §5 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 524, §5 (NEW).]
2. Engineering estimates. Engineering estimates of total project costs are public records after the execution of project contracts.
[PL 2011, c. 524, §5 (NEW).]
3. Records relating to negotiations and appraisals. The records and correspondence relating to negotiations for and appraisals of property are public records beginning 9 months after the completion date of the project according to the record of the department or Maine Turnpike Authority, except that records of claims that have been appealed to the Superior Court are public records following the award of the court.
[PL 2011, c. 524, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 158, §1 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 524, §5 (RPR).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 3: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES
Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
23 §51. Appointment; tenure; reports (REPEALED)
23 §52. General powers and duties
23 §52-A. Retention of part of contract price and settlement of claims by subcontractors (REPEALED)
23 §53. Classification of highways
23 §55. Assistance in collection of gas tax (REPEALED)
23 §56. Officers to enforce orders regarding restricted travel; sheriffs
23 §57. Cooperation and acceptance of federal funds
23 §58. Supplies from Federal Government
23 §59. -- uniform numbering system
23 §61. Vacation, sale or lease of acquired land
23 §62. Record of locations and changes
23 §63. Confidentiality of records held by the department and the Maine Turnpike Authority
23 §64. Enforcement of provisions
23 §65. Displaced persons relocation assistance (REPEALED)
23 §66. Assistance provided (REPEALED)
23 §67. Moving expenses (REPEALED)
23 §69. Determination by Land Damage Board (REPEALED)
23 §70. Rules and regulations (REPEALED)
23 §71. Federal Aid Safer Roads Demonstration Program (REPEALED)
23 §72. Acceptance of Metropolitan Planning Funds
23 §73-A. Transportation planning incentive funding (REPEALED)