Definitions — Maine Code § 953.
Maine Code § 953. — Definitions. Reproduced from the official Maine Revised Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 953.. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).]
1. Agency. "Agency" means a governmental entity subject to review pursuant to this chapter, but not subject to automatic termination.
2. Committee or committee of jurisdiction. "Committee or committee of jurisdiction" means the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over the same policy and substantive matters as an agency subject to review under this chapter.
3. Independent agency. "Independent agency" means a governmental entity subject to review and to termination pursuant to this chapter.
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- Citation: Maine Revised Statutes § 953.
- Jurisdiction: Maine
- Code: Maine Revised Statutes
- Subject: Definitions
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