§2171. Legislative intent
The Legislature finds that the citizens of the State in accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article I, Section 2, have an unalienable and indefeasible right to institute government and to alter, reform or totally change the same, when their safety and happiness require it. The Legislature further finds that the Legislature has the responsibility to ensure that the rights of all citizens are protected and that a decision to alter or otherwise change the boundaries of a municipal government should be made with caution and only after following the process set forth in this subchapter. [PL 1999, c. 381, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 377, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 381, §1 (AMD).
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 Local effort prior to seeking secession legislation (REPEALED)