2005 Maine Code - §2361 — Proceedings by municipality

      1. Municipal enforcement. Duly appointed fire chiefs or their designees, municipal building inspectors and code enforcement officers may bring a civil action in the name of the municipality to enforce any of the state laws, duly promulgated state rules or local ordinances enacted pursuant to chapters 313 to 321; and[1985, c. 101 (new).]
      2. Notice. In any proceeding brought by or against the State which involves the validity of a municipal ordinance, the municipality shall be given notice of the proceeding and shall be entitled to be made a party to the proceeding and to be heard. In any proceeding brought by or against the municipality which involves the validity of statute, ordinance or regulation, the Attorney General shall be served and shall be made a party to the proceeding and be entitled to be heard. This section shall apply to enforcement of statutes, rules or ordinances enacted pursuant to chapters 313 to 321.[1985, c. 101 (new).]

Section History:

PL 1985,  Ch. 101,   § (NEW).