§2171-C-1. Legislative authorization to proceed
Within one year following the public hearing held pursuant to section 2171‑C, a representative from the secession territory shall cause legislation to be submitted to the Legislature to obtain the authorization of the Legislature to proceed with the secession process. Unless authorization to proceed is received from the Legislature, the question of secession may not proceed to the advisory referendum held pursuant to section 2171‑D. The authorization of the Legislature to proceed with the secession process does not affect the ultimate determination of the Legislature on the proposal for secession submitted pursuant to section 2171‑E or 2171‑G. [PL 2013, c. 384, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 384, §1 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
Subpart 2: ORGANIZATION AND INTERLOCAL COOPERATION
Chapter 113: CONSOLIDATION, SECESSION AND ANNEXATION
Subchapter 2: SECESSION PROCESS
30-A §2171. Legislative intent
30-A §2171-A. Secession of territory from a municipality
30-A §2171-B. Initiation of procedure
30-A §2171-C-1. Legislative authorization to proceed
30-A §2171-D. Advisory referendum
30-A §2171-E. Vote of municipal officers
30-A §2171-F. Resolving conflicts; selecting mediator
30-A §2171-G. Submission of dispute to the Legislature
30-A §2172. Information to be submitted with legislation proposing secession
30-A §2173. Local effort prior to seeking secession legislation (REPEALED)