2010 Maine Code
TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION
Chapter 417-B: HIGHER EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM
20-A §11452. Chapter additional and supplemental

Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

§11452. Chapter additional and supplemental

1. In general. This chapter provides a complete, additional and alternative method for carrying out the functions authorized and is supplemental and additional to, and the limitations imposed by this chapter do not limit or otherwise affect powers or rights conferred by other laws. The issuance of bonds and refunding bonds under this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the issuance of bonds.

[ 1991, c. 603, §6 (NEW) .]

2. Institutions of higher education. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or charter, institutions of higher education may borrow money from the authority, make education loans and take all other actions necessary or convenient to consummate the transactions contemplated under this chapter. The authority may establish, contract for, charge and collect any amount or rate of interest or compensation with respect to authority loans. Participating institutions of higher education may contract for, charge and collect any amount or rate of interest or compensation with respect to education loans. Neither the authority nor any institution of higher education participating in a loan program under this chapter may be subject to any licensing provisions relating to financial institutions or any credit regulations of the State.

[ 1991, c. 603, §6 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1991, c. 603, §6 (NEW).