Powers — Maine Code § 762.
Maine Code § 762. — Powers. Reproduced from the official Maine Revised Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 762.. Powers
During the period when the public business is being conducted at the emergency temporary location, or locations, the governing body and other officers of a political subdivision of this State shall have and possess and shall exercise, at such location, or locations, all of the executive, legislative and judicial powers and functions conferred upon such body and officers by or under the laws of this State. Such powers and functions may be exercised in the light of the exigencies of the emergency situation without regard to or compliance with time consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law and pertaining thereto, and all acts of such body and officers shall be as valid and binding as if performed within the territorial limits of their political subdivision.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Maine Revised Statutes § 762.
- Jurisdiction: Maine
- Code: Maine Revised Statutes
- Subject: Powers
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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