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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 23: HIGHWAYS
Chapter 9: BRIDGES
23 §566. Changes affecting responsibilities

Universal Citation:
23 ME Rev Stat § 566 (2011 through 125th Legis)
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Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW

Subchapter 4-A: LOCAL BRIDGES HEADING: PL 2001, C. 314, §2 (NEW)

§566. Changes affecting responsibilities

1. Changes to structures. If a structure is improved in a manner that affects whether it is defined as a minor span or a bridge, the responsibilities set forth in this subchapter regarding the structure do not change unless the department determines that there exists a reasonable engineering basis for the improvement.

[ 2001, c. 314, §2 (NEW); 2001, c. 314, §4 (AFF) .]

2. New structures. If a municipality constructs a new bridge on a town way, the department shall assume the responsibilities set forth in the subchapter only if the department determines that there is a reasonable engineering basis for the bridge, as opposed to a minor span, and if the department approves the design and construction of the bridge.

[ 2001, c. 314, §2 (NEW); 2001, c. 314, §4 (AFF) .]

3. Changes to classification of road. If the department changes the classification of the road carried by the structure, the responsibilities regarding the structure change in accordance with this subchapter.

[ 2001, c. 314, §2 (NEW); 2001, c. 314, §4 (AFF) .]

4. Changes to federal definition of bridge. If FHWA changes its definition of "bridge," the responsibilities change in accordance with this subchapter regarding structures affected by that change.

[ 2001, c. 314, §2 (NEW); 2001, c. 314, §4 (AFF) .]

5. Special finding by commissioner. Upon application by a municipality or upon the department's initiative, the commissioner, after notice and opportunity to be heard, may alter responsibilities set forth in this subchapter upon a finding that special and unusual factual circumstances related to the structure or its location justify the alteration.

[ 2001, c. 314, §2 (NEW); 2001, c. 314, §4 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2001, c. 314, §2 (NEW). 2001, c. 314, §4 (AFF). 2001, c. 667, §§C20,22 (AFF).

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