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PUBLIC LAWS OF MAINE
Second Regular Session of the 119th

CHAPTER 626
S.P. 983 - L.D. 2537

An Act to Promote Historic and Scenic Preservation

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

     Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §5730 is enacted to read:

§5730. Historic and scenic preservation

     Pursuant to the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 8, Subsection 5, a municipality may raise or appropriate money to reimburse taxpayers for a portion of taxes paid under Title 36, Part 2 on real property if the property owner agrees to maintain the property in accordance with criteria that are adopted by ordinance by the governing legislative body of the municipality and that provide for maintaining the historic integrity of important structures or providing a scenic view. The Maine Historic Preservation Commission shall provide guidance, if requested by a municipality, in implementing this section.

Effective August 11, 2000, unless otherwise indicated.

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