Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION
Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW

23 §52-A. Retention of part of contract price and settlement of claims by subcontractors (REPEALED) - §52-A. Retention of part of contract price and settlement of...

23 §53. Classification of highways - §53. Classification of highways 1. Classification. The department shall cause...

23 §53-A. Seasonal parkways - §53-A. Seasonal parkways 1. Classification. The department may lay out,...

23 §54. Highway openings - §54. Highway openings Wherever highways maintained by the State are...

23 §55. Assistance in collection of gas tax (REPEALED) - §55. Assistance in collection of gas tax (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

23 §56. Officers to enforce orders regarding restricted travel; sheriffs - §56. Officers to enforce orders regarding restricted travel; sheriffs The...

23 §57. Cooperation and acceptance of federal funds - §57. Cooperation and acceptance of federal funds "Title 23, United...

23 §57-A. Acceptance of funds - §57-A. Acceptance of funds The Department of Transportation is authorized...

23 §58. Supplies from Federal Government - §58. Supplies from Federal Government The department is authorized and...

23 §59. -- uniform numbering system - §59. -- uniform numbering system The department is authorized to...

23 §60. Town cooperation - §60. Town cooperation Towns are authorized to enter into agreements...

23 §61. Vacation, sale or lease of acquired land - §61. Vacation, sale or lease of acquired land 1. Land...

23 §62. Record of locations and changes - §62. Record of locations and changes Whenever the department shall...

23 §63. Confidentiality of records held by the department and the Maine Turnpike Authority - §63. Confidentiality of records held by the department and the...

23 §64. Enforcement of provisions - §64. Enforcement of provisions The department shall cause complaint to...

23 §65. Displaced persons relocation assistance (REPEALED) - §65. Displaced persons relocation assistance (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1965,...

23 §66. Assistance provided (REPEALED) - §66. Assistance provided (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 433,...

23 §67. Moving expenses (REPEALED) - §67. Moving expenses (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 433,...

23 §68. Limits (REPEALED) - §68. Limits (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 433, §1...

23 §69. Determination by Land Damage Board (REPEALED) - §69. Determination by Land Damage Board (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §70. Rules and regulations (REPEALED) - §70. Rules and regulations (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c....

23 §71. Federal Aid Safer Roads Demonstration Program (REPEALED) - §71. Federal Aid Safer Roads Demonstration Program (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

23 §72. Acceptance of Metropolitan Planning Funds - §72. Acceptance of Metropolitan Planning Funds The Policy Committees as...

23 §73. Transportation policy - §73. Transportation policy 1. Short title. This section may be...

23 §73-A. Transportation planning incentive funding (REPEALED) - §73-A. Transportation planning incentive funding (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2007,...

23 §74. Freight transportation advisory council - §74. Freight transportation advisory council 1. Purpose; membership. The Commissioner...

23 §75. Rail corridor use advisory councils - §75. Rail corridor use advisory councils 1. Purpose. Upon petition...

Subchapter 2: HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMITTEE

23 §101. Establishment; designation (REPEALED) - §101. Establishment; designation (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 593,...

23 §102. Officers and executive board (REPEALED) - §102. Officers and executive board (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971,...

23 §103. Powers and duties of executive board (REPEALED) - §103. Powers and duties of executive board (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

23 §104. Advisory committee; meetings (REPEALED) - §104. Advisory committee; meetings (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c....

23 §105. Executive director (REPEALED) - §105. Executive director (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 2,...

Subchapter 3: STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION

23 §151. Purposes - §151. Purposes The purposes of this subchapter are to establish...

23 §152. Composition; appointment; powers - §152. Composition; appointment; powers The State Claims Commission, established by...

23 §153. Property for highways (REPEALED) - §153. Property for highways (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c....

23 §153-A. Housing for displaced persons - §153-A. Housing for displaced persons 1. Purchase. Where a proposed...

23 §153-B. Property for highways; acquisition - §153-B. Property for highways; acquisition 1. Acquisition of property. The...

23 §153-C. Acquisition of property identified in transportation planning; new bypass highway project - §153-C. Acquisition of property identified in transportation planning; new bypass...

23 §154. Condemnation proceedings - §154. Condemnation proceedings If the department determines that public exigency...

23 §154-A. Fair market value adjustment - §154-A. Fair market value adjustment Any decrease or increase in...

23 §154-B. Coercive action - §154-B. Coercive action In no event shall the department either...

23 §154-C. Uneconomic remnants - §154-C. Uneconomic remnants If the acquisition of only a portion...

23 §154-D. Notice to vacate - §154-D. Notice to vacate No person lawfully occupying real property...

23 §154-E. Improvement - §154-E. Improvement Payment to tenants of record shall be made...

23 §154-F. Special benefits - §154-F. Special benefits In determining just compensation where special benefits...

23 §155. Negotiation - §155. Negotiation The department shall have 60 days from the...

23 §156. Hearing before board - §156. Hearing before board The State Claims Commission shall immediately...

23 §157. Appeals - §157. Appeals The Department of Transportation or any party or...

23 §158. Withdrawal of money deposited (REPEALED) - §158. Withdrawal of money deposited (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971,...

23 §159. Interpleader - §159. Interpleader If difficult questions of law should arise before...

23 §160. Property management - §160. Property management Any property taken or acquired for highway...

23 §161. Incidental expense payments - §161. Incidental expense payments 1. Reimbursement. When the department acquires...

Subchapter 4: CHIEF ENGINEER

23 §201. Appointment - §201. Appointment The commissioner shall, subject to the Civil Service...

Subchapter 5: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

23 §211. Purpose (REPEALED) - §211. Purpose (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 207, §1...

23 §212. Definitions (REPEALED) - §212. Definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 207, §1...

23 §213. Relocation advisory assistance (REPEALED) - §213. Relocation advisory assistance (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c....

23 §214. Relocation payments (REPEALED) - §214. Relocation payments (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 207,...

23 §215. Replacement housing allowance (REPEALED) - §215. Replacement housing allowance (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c....

23 §216. Transfer expense allowance (REPEALED) - §216. Transfer expense allowance (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c....

23 §217. Administration (REPEALED) - §217. Administration (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 207, §1...

23 §218. Hardship (REPEALED) - §218. Hardship (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 207, §1...

23 §219. Rules and regulations (REPEALED) - §219. Rules and regulations (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c....

23 §220. Appeal (REPEALED) - §220. Appeal (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 207, §1...

23 §221. Limitation (REPEALED) - §221. Limitation (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 207, §1...

23 §222. Property management (REPEALED) - §222. Property management (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 207,...

Subchapter 6: SCENIC HIGHWAY BOARD

23 §231. Intent (REPEALED) - §231. Intent (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 453, §1...

23 §232. Purpose (REPEALED) - §232. Purpose (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 453, §1...

23 §233. Scenic Highway Board (REPEALED) - §233. Scenic Highway Board (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c....

23 §234. Duties (REPEALED) - §234. Duties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 453, §1...

23 §235. Responsibilities of State Highway Commission (REPEALED) - §235. Responsibilities of State Highway Commission (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

Subchapter 7: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

23 §241. Purpose - §241. Purpose The prompt and equitable relocation and reestablishment of...

23 §242. Definitions - §242. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context...

23 §243. Relocation assistance advisory services - §243. Relocation assistance advisory services 1. Relocation assistance advisory program....

23 §244. Moving and related expenses - §244. Moving and related expenses 1. Payments. Whenever a program...

23 §244-A. Replacement housing for home owner - §244-A. Replacement housing for home owner 1. Owner. In addition...

23 §244-B. Replacement housing for tenants and certain others - §244-B. Replacement housing for tenants and certain others In addition...

23 §244-C. Assurance of availability of housing - §244-C. Assurance of availability of housing 1. Expenditures for replacement...

23 §245. Administration - §245. Administration The department shall carry out the functions of...

23 §245-A. Hardship - §245-A. Hardship If the department deems a hardship case exists,...

23 §245-B. Guidelines and rules - §245-B. Guidelines and rules The department may adopt guidelines and...

23 §246. Appeal - §246. Appeal 1. State Claims Commission. If the department is...

23 §247. Limitation - §247. Limitation Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed...

Chapter 5: PARKWAYS AND FREEWAYS

23 §251. Definitions (REPEALED) - §251. Definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 593, §22...

23 §252. Construction (REPEALED) - §252. Construction (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 593, §22...

23 §253. Service roads (REPEALED) - §253. Service roads (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 593,...

23 §254. Acquisition of land or rights in land (REPEALED) - §254. Acquisition of land or rights in land (REPEALED) SECTION...

23 §255. Payment for cost of relocating utility facilities in interstate system - §255. Payment for cost of relocating utility facilities in interstate...

23 §256. Financial assistance program for utilities (REPEALED) - §256. Financial assistance program for utilities (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

Chapter 7: CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS

23 §301. Definition - §301. Definition A controlled access highway is a highway on...

23 §302. Use - §302. Use The department shall have full power and authority...

23 §303. Easements of access - §303. Easements of access Where an existing highway has been...

23 §304. Commercial enterprises prohibited - §304. Commercial enterprises prohibited No commercial enterprise or activity shall...

23 §305. Signs showing service facilities - §305. Signs showing service facilities The location of service, fuel...

23 §306. Application of provisions - §306. Application of provisions This chapter does not apply to...

23 §307. Powers as supplementary and additional - §307. Powers as supplementary and additional This chapter shall be...

Chapter 7-A: MAINE TURNPIKE (REPEALED)

23 §311. Maine Turnpike Authority (REPEALED) - §311. Maine Turnpike Authority (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c....

23 §312. Legislative intent (REPEALED) - §312. Legislative intent (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 492,...

23 §313. Definitions (REPEALED) - §313. Definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 492, §D1...

23 §314. Powers of the Maine Turnpike Authority (REPEALED) - §314. Powers of the Maine Turnpike Authority (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

23 §315. Eminent domain (REPEALED) - §315. Eminent domain (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 492,...

23 §316. Maintenance of turnpike (REPEALED) - §316. Maintenance of turnpike (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c....

23 §317. Rates (REPEALED) - §317. Rates (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 492, §D1...

23 §318. Turnpike revenues (REPEALED) - §318. Turnpike revenues (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 492,...

Chapter 8: MAINE TURNPIKE (REPEALED)

23 §331. Definitions (REPEALED) - §331. Definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 658, §2...

23 §332. Legislative intent (REPEALED) - §332. Legislative intent (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 658,...

23 §333. Administration of the Maine Turnpike (REPEALED) - §333. Administration of the Maine Turnpike (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §334. Construction and maintenance (REPEALED) - §334. Construction and maintenance (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c....

23 §335. Toll facilities (REPEALED) - §335. Toll facilities (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 658,...

23 §336. Rates (REPEALED) - §336. Rates (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 658, §2...

23 §337. Maine Turnpike account (REPEALED) - §337. Maine Turnpike account (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c....

23 §338. Motorist services (REPEALED) - §338. Motorist services (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 658,...

23 §339. Exemption from taxes (REPEALED) - §339. Exemption from taxes (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c....

23 §340. Status of the Maine Turnpike Authority employees (REPEALED) - §340. Status of the Maine Turnpike Authority employees (REPEALED) SECTION...

23 §341. Bargaining rights of Maine Turnpike Authority employees (REPEALED) - §341. Bargaining rights of Maine Turnpike Authority employees (REPEALED) SECTION...

Chapter 9: BRIDGES

Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

23 §351. Definition of state highway - §351. Definition of state highway For the purposes of this...

23 §352. Exceptions (REPEALED) - §352. Exceptions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 581, §1...

23 §353. Existing contracts, judgments and decisions not affected - §353. Existing contracts, judgments and decisions not affected Nothing contained...

23 §354. Reconstruction of bridges generally - §354. Reconstruction of bridges generally The department shall have authority...

23 §355. Proceedings under general statute - §355. Proceedings under general statute All legal proceedings necessary to...

23 §356. Parallel bridge naming - §356. Parallel bridge naming When designating a bridge in this...

Subchapter 2: STATE HIGHWAY BRIDGES

23 §401. Construction, reconstruction and improvement - §401. Construction, reconstruction and improvement The construction, reconstruction and improvement...

23 §402. Maintenance - §402. Maintenance The cost of maintenance of all bridges on...

Subchapter 3: STATE AID AND 3RD CLASS ROAD BRIDGES

23 §451. Construction and rebuilding in towns (REPEALED) - §451. Construction and rebuilding in towns (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §452. Apportionment of cost; definitions (REPEALED) - §452. Apportionment of cost; definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969,...

23 §453. Plans and specifications; contracts; requisitions; bids; financing (REPEALED) - §453. Plans and specifications; contracts; requisitions; bids; financing (REPEALED) SECTION...

23 §454. Supervision; statement of cost; salvage; failure to pay share of cost (REPEALED) - §454. Supervision; statement of cost; salvage; failure to pay share...

23 §455. Bridges crossing boundary lines; joint board; apportionment of costs (REPEALED) - §455. Bridges crossing boundary lines; joint board; apportionment of costs...

23 §456. Limit on building; emergencies (REPEALED) - §456. Limit on building; emergencies (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985,...

23 §457. State not liable for damages; caution signs (REPEALED) - §457. State not liable for damages; caution signs (REPEALED) SECTION...

23 §458. Cost of maintenance (REPEALED) - §458. Cost of maintenance (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c....

23 §459. Personnel paid from bridge funds (REPEALED) - §459. Personnel paid from bridge funds (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

Subchapter 4: INTERNATIONAL AND INTERSTATE BRIDGES

Article 1: MAINTENANCE

23 §501. State bears proportionate cost (REPEALED) - §501. State bears proportionate cost (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985,...

Article 2: WIRES AND PIPELINES

23 §551. Affixing wires and pipelines (REPEALED) - §551. Affixing wires and pipelines (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985,...

23 §552. Application; report (REPEALED) - §552. Application; report (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 480,...

23 §553. Hearing; procedure (REPEALED) - §553. Hearing; procedure (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 480,...

23 §554. Granting of application; limits on use of right or permit (REPEALED) - §554. Granting of application; limits on use of right or...

Subchapter 4-A: LOCAL BRIDGES

23 §561. Applicability - §561. Applicability This subchapter applies to all minor spans and...

23 §562. Definitions - §562. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context...

23 §563. Inspection, posting and closure - §563. Inspection, posting and closure The department shall inspect all...

23 §564. Minor spans - §564. Minor spans The department has maintenance responsibility and capital...

23 §565. Bridges - §565. Bridges 1. Generally. The department has maintenance responsibility and...

23 §566. Changes affecting responsibilities - §566. Changes affecting responsibilities 1. Changes to structures. If a...

23 §567. Bridge capital improvement priorities - §567. Bridge capital improvement priorities The department shall biennially prepare...

23 §568. Emergency improvements - §568. Emergency improvements In case of an emergency as determined...

Subchapter 5: BRIDGES OF HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE

23 §601. Maintenance and rehabilitation (REPEALED) - §601. Maintenance and rehabilitation (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c....

23 §602. Finding of fact - §602. Finding of fact The Legislature finds that it is...

23 §603. Management - §603. Management The State is responsible for the management of...

Subchapter 6: TOWN WAY BRIDGES

23 §605. Reconstruction in towns (REPEALED) - §605. Reconstruction in towns (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c....

23 §606. Apportionment of costs; definitions (REPEALED) - §606. Apportionment of costs; definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977,...

23 §607. Maintenance (REPEALED) - §607. Maintenance (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 688, §1...

Subchapter 7: LOCAL BRIDGES

23 §608. Findings of fact (REPEALED) - §608. Findings of fact (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c....

23 §608-A. Definitions (REPEALED) - §608-A. Definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 480, §§7,10...

23 §608-B. Transfer (REPEALED) - §608-B. Transfer (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 480, §§7,10...

23 §608-C. Capital improvement candidates (REPEALED) - §608-C. Capital improvement candidates (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c....

23 §608-D. Preliminary engineering (REPEALED) - §608-D. Preliminary engineering (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 480,...

23 §609. Approval to proceed (REPEALED) - §609. Approval to proceed (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c....

23 §609-A. County commissioners authorized to borrow (REPEALED) - §609-A. County commissioners authorized to borrow (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §609-B. Cost sharing (REPEALED) - §609-B. Cost sharing (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 480,...

23 §609-C. Payment of town and county costs (REPEALED) - §609-C. Payment of town and county costs (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

23 §609-D. Bridges crossing boundary line; apportionment of costs (REPEALED) - §609-D. Bridges crossing boundary line; apportionment of costs (REPEALED) SECTION...

23 §610. State not liable for damage (REPEALED) - §610. State not liable for damage (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §610-A. Capital allocation (REPEALED) - §610-A. Capital allocation (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 480,...

23 §610-B. Priority of improvements (REPEALED) - §610-B. Priority of improvements (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c....

23 §610-C. Emergency improvements (REPEALED) - §610-C. Emergency improvements (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 480,...

23 §610-D. Salvage (REPEALED) - §610-D. Salvage (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 480, §§7,10...

23 §610-E. Supervision (REPEALED) - §610-E. Supervision (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 480, §§7,10...

23 §610-F. Maintenance of structures (REPEALED) - §610-F. Maintenance of structures (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c....

23 §610-G. Local bridges on federal systems (REPEALED) - §610-G. Local bridges on federal systems (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §610-H. Legislative findings (REPEALED) - §610-H. Legislative findings (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 793,...

23 §610-I. Extraordinary bridges (REPEALED) - §610-I. Extraordinary bridges (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 793,...

23 §610-J. Extraordinary Bridge Construction Reserve (REPEALED) - §610-J. Extraordinary Bridge Construction Reserve (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987,...

Chapter 10: BIKEWAYS

23 §611. Definition - §611. Definition For the purposes of this chapter, a bikeway...

23 §612. Authority of Department of Transportation - §612. Authority of Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation...

Chapter 11: LAYING OUT, ALTERING AND DISCONTINUING HIGHWAYS

23 §651. State and state aid highways - §651. State and state aid highways The department may alter,...

23 §652. Proceedings on damage claims - §652. Proceedings on damage claims 1. Change of grade. Whenever...

23 §653. Highway boundaries - §653. Highway boundaries 1. Authority. The department may establish the...

23 §654. Detour roads and signs - §654. Detour roads and signs Before a state or state-aid...

Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

23 §701. Establishment of systems; surveys - §701. Establishment of systems; surveys The department shall lay out,...

23 §702. Specifications (REPEALED) - §702. Specifications (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 492, §C4...

23 §703. Access roads to public ski areas, public industrial development areas and certain resources - §703. Access roads to public ski areas, public industrial development...

23 §703-A. Access roads to bridges of historic significance - §703-A. Access roads to bridges of historic significance 1. Petition....

23 §703-B. Financing new road construction - §703-B. Financing new road construction If the municipal officers of...

23 §704. Entrances to highways regulated - §704. Entrances to highways regulated It is unlawful to construct...

23 §704-A. Traffic movement permit - §704-A. Traffic movement permit 1. Definitions. As used in this...

23 §705. Culverts - §705. Culverts The Department of Transportation shall oversee the installation...

23 §706. Curbs - §706. Curbs 1. Location or construction. The Department of Transportation...

23 §707. Construction flaggers; minimum training standards - §707. Construction flaggers; minimum training standards All privately employed flaggers...

23 §708. Highway lighting - §708. Highway lighting 1. Definitions. All definitions in Title 5,...

23 §709. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 compliance - §709. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 compliance Whenever the...

Subchapter 2: STATE HIGHWAYS

23 §751. Establishment of system - §751. Establishment of system The department shall provide a system...

23 §752. Expense of construction - §752. Expense of construction The department shall be sole arbiter...

23 §753. Contracts for construction (REPEALED) - §753. Contracts for construction (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c....

23 §753-A. Design-build contracts (REPEALED) - §753-A. Design-build contracts (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 140,...

23 §754. Town maintenance in compact areas - §754. Town maintenance in compact areas 1. Jurisdiction. Except as...

Subchapter 3: STATE AID HIGHWAYS

23 §801. Designation - §801. Designation Municipal officers may petition the department to designate...

23 §802. Maintenance by State - §802. Maintenance by State State aid highways must be continually...

23 §803. Contracts for construction (REPEALED) - §803. Contracts for construction (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c....

Subchapter 4: SECONDARY FEDERAL AID ROADS

23 §851. Maintenance; projects (REPEALED) - §851. Maintenance; projects (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 593,...

23 §852. -- roads (REPEALED) - §852. -- roads (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 593,...

23 §853. Cooperation of municipal officers - §853. Cooperation of municipal officers Municipal officers are authorized to...

Subchapter 5: SURFACE TREATMENT

23 §901. State aid highways (REPEALED) - §901. State aid highways (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c....

23 §902. -- improved sections (REPEALED) - §902. -- improved sections (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c....

Subchapter 6: ROADSIDE IMPROVEMENT

23 §951. Planting - §951. Planting The department may cause or allow grasses, shrubs,...

23 §952. Contracts - §952. Contracts The department may enter into agreements with individuals...

23 §953. View of advertising panels not to be obstructed (REPEALED) - §953. View of advertising panels not to be obstructed (REPEALED)...

23 §954. Picnic areas - §954. Picnic areas The department is authorized to construct along...

Subchapter 7: SNOW REMOVAL

23 §1001. Maintenance and snow removal on state highways - §1001. Maintenance and snow removal on state highways Improved state...

23 §1002. Winter routes cleared of snow (REPEALED) - §1002. Winter routes cleared of snow (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §1003. Towns to keep routes clear of snow; sanding - §1003. Towns to keep routes clear of snow; sanding Towns...

23 §1004. Towns authorized to raise money - §1004. Towns authorized to raise money To carry into effect...

23 §1005. Reimbursement of towns; snow fences; appeals (REPEALED) - §1005. Reimbursement of towns; snow fences; appeals (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

23 §1005-A. Accidents; snow fences; appeals - §1005-A. Accidents; snow fences; appeals 1. Accidents. The State or...

23 §1006. Discontinuance on certain highways (REPEALED) - §1006. Discontinuance on certain highways (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971,...

23 §1007. Roads kept open by State; expense deducted from moneys due town - §1007. Roads kept open by State; expense deducted from moneys...

23 §1008. Failure of town to pay share of snow removal (REPEALED) - §1008. Failure of town to pay share of snow removal...

23 §1009. Towns not reimbursed in compact or built-up sections (REPEALED) - §1009. Towns not reimbursed in compact or built-up sections (REPEALED)...

23 §1010. Rental price for snow removal equipment; reimbursement - §1010. Rental price for snow removal equipment; reimbursement The department...

23 §1011. Ways acceptable for snow removal (REPEALED) - §1011. Ways acceptable for snow removal (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §1012. Towns not relieved from obligations relating to snow blockade - §1012. Towns not relieved from obligations relating to snow blockade...

Subchapter 8: INDIAN ISLAND AND TOWNSHIP

23 §1051. Part of state highway system (REPEALED) - §1051. Part of state highway system (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §1052. Maintenance of roads and bridges (REPEALED) - §1052. Maintenance of roads and bridges (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §1053. Fund available (REPEALED) - §1053. Fund available (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 732,...

Subchapter 9: STATE AID

23 §1101. Appropriations by towns (REPEALED) - §1101. Appropriations by towns (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c....

23 §1102. Apportionment to each town (REPEALED) - §1102. Apportionment to each town (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967,...

23 §1103. Increase in aid (REPEALED) - §1103. Increase in aid (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c....

23 §1104. Matching funds (REPEALED) - §1104. Matching funds (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 439,...

23 §1105. Pro rata reduction of fund (REPEALED) - §1105. Pro rata reduction of fund (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §1106. Towns pay share of joint fund to State Treasurer; exception (REPEALED) - §1106. Towns pay share of joint fund to State Treasurer;...

23 §1107. Application of joint fund to state highways (REPEALED) - §1107. Application of joint fund to state highways (REPEALED) SECTION...

23 §1108. Use of joint fund with Town Road Improvement Fund (REPEALED) - §1108. Use of joint fund with Town Road Improvement Fund...

23 §1109. Location of improvements from year to year; effect on state aid (REPEALED) - §1109. Location of improvements from year to year; effect on...

Subchapter 10: PERAMBULATION OF BOUNDARY LINE

23 §1111. Perambulation - §1111. Perambulation The boundary line between the State of New...

23 §1112. Notice - §1112. Notice The Governor shall authorize the Department of Transportation...

23 §1113. Return - §1113. Return A return of the perambulation shall be made,...

23 §1114. Preservation of existing monuments - §1114. Preservation of existing monuments No person shall willfully or...

23 §1115. Penalty - §1115. Penalty Any person violating section 1114 shall be punished...

23 §1116. No expenses to be incurred until enactment of similar legislation by State of New Hampshire - §1116. No expenses to be incurred until enactment of similar...

23 §1117. Adopt-A-Highway Program - §1117. Adopt-A-Highway Program The Commissioner of Transportation shall adopt rules...

Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS

Subchapter 1: SIGNS AND MARKERS

Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

23 §1151. Unauthorized signs or marks forbidden - §1151. Unauthorized signs or marks forbidden No person shall place,...

23 §1152. Advertising restricted; turnpikes (REPEALED) - §1152. Advertising restricted; turnpikes (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c....

23 §1153. -- highways; jurisdiction; removal - §1153. -- highways; jurisdiction; removal 1. Erecting advertisement on highway....

Article 2: GUIDEPOSTS

23 §1201. Recreational areas on turnpike system (REPEALED) - §1201. Recreational areas on turnpike system (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §1202. Rivers, streams, lakes and mountains - §1202. Rivers, streams, lakes and mountains The department is authorized...

23 §1203. Cities and towns - §1203. Cities and towns Suitable markers shall be placed by...

23 §1204. Form, height and design - §1204. Form, height and design On all state and state...

Article 3: GRADE CROSSINGS

23 §1251. Erection of warning signs - §1251. Erection of warning signs There shall be placed and...

23 §1252. Signs to be clearly visible; removal of obstructions - §1252. Signs to be clearly visible; removal of obstructions The...

23 §1253. State pays expense - §1253. State pays expense The expense of the erection and...

23 §1253-A. Stop signs at highway-railroad grade crossings - §1253-A. Stop signs at highway-railroad grade crossings The Department of...

23 §1254. Penalties; jurisdiction - §1254. Penalties; jurisdiction Whoever unlawfully removes, injures or tampers with...

Article 4: OVERPASSES

23 §1301. Clearance markings - §1301. Clearance markings The department shall mark all overpasses on...

Article 5: TRAFFIC CONTROL

23 §1351. Installation of signals, devices and signs - §1351. Installation of signals, devices and signs The department may...

23 §1352. Installation of rumble strip signs - §1352. Installation of rumble strip signs The department shall install...

Subchapter 2: INSTALLATIONS AND OBSTRUCTIONS

23 §1401. Installations restricted (REPEALED) - §1401. Installations restricted (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 393...

23 §1401-A. Installations restricted - §1401-A. Installations restricted 1. Installing of buildings or fixtures. Except...

23 §1402. Removal of obstructions - §1402. Removal of obstructions When logs, lumber or other obstructions,...

Chapter 17: LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS

23 §1451. Judgments against towns and counties (REPEALED) - §1451. Judgments against towns and counties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

Chapter 19: FISCAL MATTERS

Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

23 §1501. Matching federal funds - §1501. Matching federal funds Upon application of the municipal officers...

23 §1502. Anticipation of expenditure by towns (REPEALED) - §1502. Anticipation of expenditure by towns (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §1503. -- approval of bills by controller (REPEALED) - §1503. -- approval of bills by controller (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

Subchapter 2: ECONOMIC ADVISORY BOARD

23 §1551. Establishment; membership; compensation (REPEALED) - §1551. Establishment; membership; compensation (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c....

23 §1552. Issuance of bonds; duty of board (REPEALED) - §1552. Issuance of bonds; duty of board (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

Subchapter 2-A: BOND ISSUANCE

23 §1553. Issuance of bonds (REPEALED) - §1553. Issuance of bonds (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c....

Subchapter 3: BONDS

23 §1601. Expenditure of proceeds; appropriation - §1601. Expenditure of proceeds; appropriation The Treasurer of State by...

23 §1602. Appeal to Governor and Council on disagreement of commission (REPEALED) - §1602. Appeal to Governor and Council on disagreement of commission...

23 §1603. Bond proceeds not for compact parts of town; exception - §1603. Bond proceeds not for compact parts of town; exception...

23 §1604. Transportation debt policy for capital planning purposes - §1604. Transportation debt policy for capital planning purposes Due to...

Subchapter 3-A: GARVEE BONDING

23 §1611. Definitions - §1611. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context...

23 §1612. GARVEE bonding authorized - §1612. GARVEE bonding authorized Notwithstanding any other provision of law,...

23 §1613. Bank resolution; pledge; bond terms - §1613. Bank resolution; pledge; bond terms 1. Issuance. The bank...

23 §1614. Power and duty of the bank - §1614. Power and duty of the bank The powers and...

23 §1615. Pledge of federal highway funds - §1615. Pledge of federal highway funds The Department of Transportation...

23 §1616. Contracts are subject to continuing federal appropriations of federal transportation funds - §1616. Contracts are subject to continuing federal appropriations of federal...

23 §1617. State agency powers - §1617. State agency powers 1. Transportation projects. The Department of...

23 §1618. Exception to prohibited acts and limitation of powers - §1618. Exception to prohibited acts and limitation of powers Notwithstanding...

23 §1619. Receipt of federal appropriation money - §1619. Receipt of federal appropriation money The Treasurer of State...

23 §1620. Remedies of holders of bonds and notes - §1620. Remedies of holders of bonds and notes In addition...

Subchapter 4: GENERAL HIGHWAY FUND

23 §1651. Definition - §1651. Definition To provide funds for the construction of state,...

23 §1652. Unexpended balances nonlapsing, nontransferable - §1652. Unexpended balances nonlapsing, nontransferable Such unexpended balances of the...

23 §1653. Limitation on use of fund - §1653. Limitation on use of fund All revenue received by...

23 §1654. Transfers from unallocated highway fund surplus (REPEALED) - §1654. Transfers from unallocated highway fund surplus (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

23 §1654-A. Transfers from Highway Fund unallocated surplus - §1654-A. Transfers from Highway Fund unallocated surplus At the close...

23 §1655. Building Renovations Account (REPEALED) - §1655. Building Renovations Account (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c....

Subchapter 5: TOWN ROAD IMPROVEMENT FUND

23 §1701. Purpose (REPEALED) - §1701. Purpose (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 492, §C24...

23 §1702. Definitions (REPEALED) - §1702. Definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 492, §C24...

23 §1703. Establishment of fund (REPEALED) - §1703. Establishment of fund (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c....

23 §1704. Receipt of funds by towns (REPEALED) - §1704. Receipt of funds by towns (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §1705. Expenditures (REPEALED) - §1705. Expenditures (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 35 (AMD)....

23 §1706. Limitation on use (REPEALED) - §1706. Limitation on use (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c....

23 §1707. Combined use of state aid and Town Road Improvement Funds (REPEALED) - §1707. Combined use of state aid and Town Road Improvement...

Subchapter 5-A: COLLECTOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT FUND

23 §1710. Establishment and administration (REPEALED) - §1710. Establishment and administration (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c....

Subchapter 6: LOCAL ROAD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

23 §1801. Findings and purpose - §1801. Findings and purpose Municipal transportation assistance funds must be...

23 §1802. Definitions (REPEALED) - §1802. Definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 492, §C26...

23 §1802-A. Definitions - §1802-A. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context...

23 §1803. Distribution (REPEALED) - §1803. Distribution (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 492, §C26...

23 §1803-A. One-time stipend (REPEALED) - §1803-A. One-time stipend (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 793,...

23 §1803-B. Local Road Assistance Program - §1803-B. Local Road Assistance Program 1. Distribution and use of...

23 §1803-C. Secondary Road Program Fund - §1803-C. Secondary Road Program Fund 1. Establishment. The Secondary Road...

23 §1804. Municipal, county or Indian reservation requirements - §1804. Municipal, county or Indian reservation requirements To be eligible...

23 §1805. Permitted use of funds (REPEALED) - §1805. Permitted use of funds (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981,...

23 §1806. State service contracts - §1806. State service contracts The department may enter into service...

23 §1807. Transit bonus payment program (REPEALED) - §1807. Transit bonus payment program (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2001,...

Subchapter 6-A: TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS

23 §1821. State aid for arterial and major collector highway capital projects (REPEALED) - §1821. State aid for arterial and major collector highway capital...

Subchapter 7: SALT AND SAND STORAGE FACILITIES

23 §1851. State cost-share program for salt and sand storage facilities - §1851. State cost-share program for salt and sand storage facilities...

23 §1852. Salt and sand storage facilities (REPEALED) - §1852. Salt and sand storage facilities (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

Subchapter 8: STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BANK

23 §1853. State infrastructure bank; finding - §1853. State infrastructure bank; finding The legislature finds that new...

23 §1854. State infrastructure bank created - §1854. State infrastructure bank created The state infrastructure bank is...

23 §1855. Loans - §1855. Loans The Commissioner of Transportation shall use the state...

Chapter 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES

23 §1901. Legislative findings - §1901. Legislative findings The Legislature of this State makes the...

23 §1902. Policy and purposes - §1902. Policy and purposes To promote the public health, safety,...

23 §1903. Definitions - §1903. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context...

23 §1904. Travel Information Advisory Council (REPEALED) - §1904. Travel Information Advisory Council (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977,...

23 §1905. Official tourist information centers - §1905. Official tourist information centers To the extent funds are...

23 §1906. Official business directional signs - §1906. Official business directional signs 1. Erection and maintenance. The...

23 §1907. Published information (REPEALED) - §1907. Published information (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494,...

23 §1908. Regulation of outdoor advertising - §1908. Regulation of outdoor advertising No person may erect or...

23 §1908-A. Outdoor advertising; publicly owned bus stops - §1908-A. Outdoor advertising; publicly owned bus stops A municipality may...

23 §1909. Eligibility for official business directional signs - §1909. Eligibility for official business directional signs Lawful businesses and...

23 §1910. Types and arrangements of signs - §1910. Types and arrangements of signs Subject to this chapter,...

23 §1911. Number and location of signs - §1911. Number and location of signs 1. Location limited. Official...

23 §1912. Permitted locations - §1912. Permitted locations In adopting regulations relating to locations for...

23 §1912-A. Official business directional signs on controlled access highways - §1912-A. Official business directional signs on controlled access highways 1....

23 §1912-B. Logo signs on the interstate system - §1912-B. Logo signs on the interstate system The commissioner may...

23 §1912-C. Guide signs on the interstate system - §1912-C. Guide signs on the interstate system 1. Definitions. As...

23 §1913. Categorical signs (REPEALED) - §1913. Categorical signs (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494,...

23 §1913-A. Categorical signs - §1913-A. Categorical signs 1. Signs within the public right-of-way. The...

23 §1914. On-premises signs - §1914. On-premises signs 1. License and permit. Except as provided...

23 §1915. Compensation - §1915. Compensation 1. Payment of compensation. Compensation shall be paid...

23 §1916. Removal of signs by amortization - §1916. Removal of signs by amortization 1. Exclusions. This section...

23 §1917. Removal of unlawful signs - §1917. Removal of unlawful signs 1. Notice to remove. The...

23 §1917-A. Unlawful removal of political signs (REPEALED) - §1917-A. Unlawful removal of political signs (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

23 §1917-B. Unlawful removal of temporary signs - §1917-B. Unlawful removal of temporary signs A person who takes,...

23 §1918. Applications licensing of official business directional signs - §1918. Applications licensing of official business directional signs 1. Submitting...

23 §1919. Fees - §1919. Fees An applicant for an official business directional sign...

23 §1920. Penalty - §1920. Penalty Any person, firm, corporation or other legal entity...

23 §1921. Start of enforcement - §1921. Start of enforcement To provide for the orderly implementation...

23 §1922. Local ordinance - §1922. Local ordinance This chapter shall not supersede the provisions...

23 §1923. Agreements with United States - §1923. Agreements with United States The commissioner is authorized, empowered...

23 §1924. License or permits under repealed Title 32, chapter 38 - §1924. License or permits under repealed Title 32, chapter 38...

23 §1925. Administration of chapter - §1925. Administration of chapter Except as otherwise provided in this...

Chapter 23: HIGHWAY DESIGNATIONS

23 §1951. Trans-Maine Trail - §1951. Trans-Maine Trail 1. Designation. The Trans-Maine Trail is designated...

23 §1952. Fallen State Trooper Dedication Program - §1952. Fallen State Trooper Dedication Program The Fallen State Trooper...

Chapter 24: MAINE TURNPIKE

23 §1961. Legislative findings; cooperation with the Department of Transportation; bonds; governmental function - §1961. Legislative findings; cooperation with the Department of Transportation; bonds;...

23 §1962. Preservation of rights - §1962. Preservation of rights No provision of this chapter may...

23 §1963. Maine Turnpike Authority - §1963. Maine Turnpike Authority In order to carry out the...

23 §1964. Definitions - §1964. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context...

23 §1964-A. Board of directors - §1964-A. Board of directors The authority is managed by a...

23 §1965. Maine Turnpike Authority; powers - §1965. Maine Turnpike Authority; powers 1. Powers. The Maine Turnpike...

23 §1965-A. Widening of the turnpike between Exit 1 and Exit 6-A (REPEALED) - §1965-A. Widening of the turnpike between Exit 1 and Exit...

23 §1965-B. Widening of the turnpike between mile marker 44 and mile marker 53 - §1965-B. Widening of the turnpike between mile marker 44 and...

23 §1965-C. Construction of a connector to Gorham - §1965-C. Construction of a connector to Gorham 1. Evaluation of...

23 §1966. Obligations of the authority - §1966. Obligations of the authority The authority shall operate as...

23 §1967. Property of the authority; eminent domain - §1967. Property of the authority; eminent domain The authority shall...

23 §1968. Issuance of bonds - §1968. Issuance of bonds The authority may issue bonds as...

23 §1969. Application of proceeds of bonds or notes in anticipation thereof - §1969. Application of proceeds of bonds or notes in anticipation...

23 §1970. Bonds; how secured - §1970. Bonds; how secured 1. Trust indentures. In the discretion...

23 §1971. Exemption from taxes - §1971. Exemption from taxes The accomplishment by the authority of...

23 §1972. Refunding bonds - §1972. Refunding bonds The authority is authorized to provide by...

23 §1973. Maintenance of the turnpike - §1973. Maintenance of the turnpike 1. Maintenance and repair. The...

23 §1974. Use of turnpike revenues - §1974. Use of turnpike revenues 1. Expenditures. Expenditure of all...

23 §1975. Provisions in case of default on bonds - §1975. Provisions in case of default on bonds Except as...

23 §1976. Interim certificates - §1976. Interim certificates Prior to the issuance of any bonds,...

23 §1977. Trust funds - §1977. Trust funds Subject to any agreement with the bondholders,...

23 §1978. Termination of the authority - §1978. Termination of the authority The authority shall not be...

23 §1979. Governmental functions - §1979. Governmental functions It is declared that the purposes of...

23 §1980. Penalties - §1980. Penalties Regulatory rules and laws shall be observed as...

23 §1981. Effective date - §1981. Effective date This chapter shall take effect when approved,...

23 §1982. Confidentiality of authority records - §1982. Confidentiality of authority records A log or record identifying...

23 §1983. Interest rate agreements - §1983. Interest rate agreements The authority is authorized to enter...

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Maine Revised Statutes TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW

Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION
Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW