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Title 30, Chapter 239: PLANNING, ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT

Subchapter 1: REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

30 §4501. Regional planning commission (REPEALED) 
30 §4502. -Membership (REPEALED) 
30 §4503. -Representation (REPEALED) 
30 §4504. -Powers and duties (REPEALED) 
30 §4505. Community and rural development districts (REPEALED) 

Subchapter 1-A: REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS

30 §4511. Establishment (REPEALED) 
30 §4512. Incorporation; powers (REPEALED) 
30 §4513. Representation (REPEALED) 
30 §4514. Bylaws; records (REPEALED) 
30 §4515. Finances (REPEALED) 
30 §4516. Staff services (REPEALED) 
30 §4517. Tax status (REPEALED) 

Subchapter 1-B: REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS

30 §4521. Regional planning and development districts (REPEALED) 
30 §4522. Planning and Program Review (REPEALED) 
30 §4523. Councils of Government (REPEALED) 

Subchapter 2: HOUSING AUTHORITY

Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

30 §4551. Title (REPEALED) 
30 §4552. Definitions (REPEALED) 
30 §4553. Declaration of necessity (REPEALED) 
30 §4554. Planning, zoning and building laws (REPEALED) 
30 §4555. Exemption of property from execution sale (REPEALED) 
30 §4556. Savings clause (REPEALED) 
30 §4557. Records confidential (REPEALED) 

Article 2: ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION

30 §4601. Creation of city and town authorities (REPEALED) 
30 §4601-A. Title (REPEALED) 
30 §4602. Appointment, qualifications, tenure and meetings of advisory board members, commissioners and directors (REPEALED) 
30 §4603. Conflict of interest (REPEALED) 
30 §4604. Removal of commissioners, or director (REPEALED) 

Article 3: POWERS AND DUTIES

30 §4651. Powers generally (REPEALED) 
30 §4652. Operation of housing not for profit (REPEALED) 
30 §4653. Housing rentals and tenant admissions; veterans preference (REPEALED) 
30 §4654. Dwellings for disaster victims and defense workers (REPEALED) 
30 §4655. Cooperation between authorities (REPEALED) 
30 §4656. Eminent domain (REPEALED) 
30 §4657. Cooperation in undertaking projects (REPEALED) 

Article 3-A: AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM

30 §4661. Purpose (REPEALED) 
30 §4662. Housing component of comprehensive plans (REPEALED) 
30 §4663. Coordination of resources and programs (REPEALED) 
30 §4664. Purchase and acquire property; construct housing (REPEALED) 
30 §4665. Provide property (REPEALED) 
30 §4666. Rules (REPEALED) 

Article 4: FUNDS AVAILABLE

30 §4701. Federal aid (REPEALED) 
30 §4702. Municipal advances to housing authorities (REPEALED) 

Article 4-A: LOANS TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

30 §4711. Findings and purpose (REPEALED) 
30 §4712. Institutional loans (REPEALED) 
30 §4713. Issuance of bonds; rules and regulations (REPEALED) 
30 §4714. Bonds; use of proceeds (REPEALED) 
30 §4715. Provisions of bonds (REPEALED) 
30 §4716. Bonds; collateral (REPEALED) 
30 §4717. Separability (REPEALED) 
30 §4718. Bond rating category (REPEALED) 

Article 4-B: CONSTRUCTION LOANS

30 §4721. Findings and purpose (REPEALED) 
30 §4722. Construction loans (REPEALED) 
30 §4723. Participation requirements (REPEALED) 
30 §4724. Rules and regulations (REPEALED) 
30 §4724-A. Rules (REPEALED) 
30 §4725. Bonds; issuance, separability of provisions (REPEALED) 

Article 4-C: HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAINE PROGRAM

30 §4731. Legislative findings and determinations (REPEALED) 
30 §4732. Housing Opportunities for Maine Program (REPEALED) 
30 §4733. Fund created (REPEALED) 
30 §4734. Sources of fund (REPEALED) 
30 §4735. Application of fund (REPEALED) 
30 §4736. Accounts within fund (REPEALED) 
30 §4737. Recovery of moneys applied from fund (REPEALED) 
30 §4738. Revolving fund (REPEALED) 

Article 5: BONDS

30 §4751. Issuance and conditions (REPEALED) 
30 §4752. Provisions of bonds, trust indentures and mortgages (REPEALED) 
30 §4753. Remedies of an obligee (REPEALED) 
30 §4754. Additional remedies conferrable by authority (REPEALED) 
30 §4755. Bonds as legal investments and security (REPEALED) 

Article 6: MORTGAGE CREDIT

30 §4756. Purchase and sale of mortgage loans (REPEALED) 
30 §4757. Lenders certification (REPEALED) 
30 §4758. Authority not obligated (REPEALED) 
30 §4759. Consideration for mortgage loans purchased (REPEALED) 
30 §4760. Bonds; use of proceeds (REPEALED) 
30 §4761. Application of receipts; special reserve fund (REPEALED) 
30 §4762. Limitations (REPEALED) 
30 §4762-A. Determination of outstanding obligations (REPEALED) 
30 §4763. Farm dwellings (REPEALED) 
30 §4764. Records confidential (REPEALED) 
30 §4765. Mortgages eligible for investment (REPEALED) 
30 §4766. Annual report (REPEALED) 
30 §4767. Operating expenses (REPEALED) 
30 §4768. Eligible conservation projects (REPEALED) 
30 §4769. Affidavits (REPEALED) 
30 §4770. Penalties (REPEALED) 

Article 6-A: NATURAL DISASTER HOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

30 §4770-A. Natural Disaster Home Assistance Fund (REPEALED) 
30 §4770-B. Maine Natural Disaster Home Assistance Program (REPEALED) 

Article 6-B: OVERBOARD DISCHARGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

30 §4770-C. Overboard Discharge Assistance Fund (REPEALED) 
30 §4770-D. Maine Overboard Discharge Assistance Program (REPEALED) 
30 §4770-E. Bonds; issuance; separability of provisions (REPEALED) 

Article 7: INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING LAW

30 §4771. Short title (REPEALED) 
30 §4772. Declaration of purpose (REPEALED) 
30 §4773. Definitions (REPEALED) 
30 §4774. Approval (REPEALED) 
30 §4775. Rules and regulations (REPEALED) 
30 §4776. Reciprocity (REPEALED) 
30 §4777. Schedule of fees (REPEALED) 
30 §4778. Inspection (REPEALED) 
30 §4779. State inspection (REPEALED) 
30 §4780. Appeals (REPEALED) 
30 §4781. Injunctive relief and damages (REPEALED) 
30 §4782. Standards (REPEALED) 
30 §4783. Penalty (REPEALED) 

Article 7-A: HOUSING MORTGAGE INSURANCE LAW

30 §4784. Short title (REPEALED) 
30 §4785. Declaration of purpose (REPEALED) 
30 §4786. Definitions (REPEALED) 
30 §4787. Insurance policies (REPEALED) 
30 §4788. General obligation bonds for Indian Housing Mortgage Insurance (REPEALED) 
30 §4789. Rule making (REPEALED) 

Article 8: STATE-OWNED LAND FOR HOUSING

30 §4791. State-owned land for construction of housing (REPEALED) 

Article 9: PRESERVATION OF MODERATE-INCOME AND LOW-INCOME HOUSING CONSTRUCTED WITH FEDERAL ASSISTANCE

30 §4792. Surplus land in trust (REPEALED) 
30 §4793. Purpose (REPEALED) 
30 §4793-A. Definition (REPEALED) 
30 §4794. Notification of intent to sell (REPEALED) 
30 §4795. Purchase property; construct housing (REPEALED) 
30 §4796. Provide financing (REPEALED) 
30 §4796-A. Conversion of property (REPEALED) 
30 §4797. Rules (REPEALED) 
30 §4798. Penalty (REPEALED) 

Subchapter 3: URBAN RENEWAL

30 §4801. Definitions (REPEALED) 
30 §4802. Creation of authority (REPEALED) 
30 §4803. Organization (REPEALED) 
30 §4804. Powers (REPEALED) 
30 §4805. Workable program (REPEALED) 
30 §4806. Preparation and approval of renewal plans (REPEALED) 
30 §4806-A. General neighborhood renewal plans (REPEALED) 
30 §4807. Eminent domain (REPEALED) 
30 §4808. Acquisition and development of land (REPEALED) 
30 §4809. Authorization to issue bonds (REPEALED) 
30 §4810. Bond issues (REPEALED) 
30 §4811. Conveyance to Federal Government on default (REPEALED) 
30 §4812. Bonds as legal investments (REPEALED) 
30 §4813. Exemption from taxes and execution (REPEALED) 
30 §4814. Transfer, sale or lease of real property in urban renewal area (REPEALED) 
30 §4815. Cooperation by public bodies (REPEALED) 
30 §4816. Encouragement of private enterprise (REPEALED) 
30 §4817. Grant of funds by municipality (REPEALED) 
30 §4818. Title of purchaser (REPEALED) 
30 §4819. Interest of public officials, trustees or employees (REPEALED) 

Subchapter 3-A: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

30 §4851. Findings and declaration of necessity (REPEALED) 
30 §4852. Definitions (REPEALED) 
30 §4853. Municipal powers (REPEALED) 
30 §4854. Eminent domain (REPEALED) 

Subchapter 3-B: MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS

30 §4861. Findings and declaration of necessity (REPEALED) 
30 §4862. Definitions (REPEALED) 
30 §4863. Development districts; development programs and ordinances (REPEALED) 
30 §4864. Tax increment financing (REPEALED) 
30 §4865. Assessments (REPEALED) 
30 §4866. Grants (REPEALED) 
30 §4867. Financing (REPEALED) 
30 §4868. Tax exemption (REPEALED) 
30 §4869. Administration (REPEALED) 
30 §4870. Advisory board (REPEALED) 

Subchapter 3-C: RELOCATION OF UTILITY FACILITIES

30 §4881. Definitions (REPEALED) 
30 §4882. Payment of costs of relocating utility facilities underground in an urban renewal area (REPEALED) 

Subchapter 4: FEDERAL AID FOR URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS

30 §4901. Purpose (REPEALED) 
30 §4902. Definitions (REPEALED) 
30 §4903. Preparation and approval of development plans (REPEALED) 
30 §4904. Public hearing (REPEALED) 
30 §4905. Cooperation in carrying out approved development plan (REPEALED) 

Subchapter 5: PLANNING AND ZONING

30 §4951. Authority to act (REPEALED) 
30 §4952. Planning board (REPEALED) 
30 §4953. Zoning ordinance (REPEALED) 
30 §4954. Zoning board of appeals (REPEALED) 
30 §4955. Official map (REPEALED) 
30 §4956. Land subdivisions (REPEALED) 
30 §4957. Savings provision (REPEALED) 
30 §4958. Historic districts (REPEALED) 
30 §4959. Municipal zoning ordinances affecting Indian lands (REPEALED) 

Subchapter 6: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION

30 §4960. Short title (REPEALED) 
30 §4960-A. Statement of findings, purpose and goals (REPEALED) 
30 §4960-B. Definitions (REPEALED) 
30 §4960-C. Local comprehensive planning (REPEALED) 
30 §4960-D. State role in growth management (REPEALED) 
30 §4960-E. State planning review program (REPEALED) 
30 §4960-F. State technical and financial assistance (REPEALED) 
30 §4961. Comprehensive plan (REPEALED) 
30 §4961-A. Land use regulation (REPEALED) 
30 §4962. Zoning ordinances (REPEALED) 
30 §4962-A. Community living arrangements (REPEALED) 
30 §4962-B. State policy relating to municipal commercial landfill facilities moratoria (REPEALED) 
30 §4963. Zoning adjustment (REPEALED) 
30 §4964. Savings provisions (REPEALED) 
30 §4965. Regulation of manufactured housing (REPEALED) 
30 §4966. Enforcement of land use laws and ordinances (REPEALED) 
30 §4967. Training and certification for code enforcement officers (REPEALED) 
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