Maine § 72. - Annual appropriation
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 72. — Annual appropriation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72.. Annual appropriation
An annual appropriation shall be made for the conservation and preservation of historically significant Maine State Library research material. [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
1. Annual grants. Annual grants may be made to libraries and agencies for the purpose of conservation or preservation of unique library research materials. Projects proposals shall be evaluated based upon factors, including, but not limited to:
A. Institution commitment to development of a coordinated approach to conservation and preservation of research materials important to the State; [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
B. Research value of the materials; [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
C. Appropriateness of conservation and preservation methods; [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
D. Institutional capacity for successful maintenance of research materials, including facilities, experience and technical expertise; [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
E. Availability of staff with appropriate training and expertise; [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
F. Volume of interlibrary lending and accessibility of collections to the public; and [RR 2015, c. 1, §32 (COR).]
G. Contribution of the institution to the grant project in matching funds. [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
2. Approval of grants. The Maine Library Commission shall approve grants with the advice of the State Librarian.
3. Proposals. Agencies and libraries applying for grants shall submit project proposals in a form prescribed by the Maine State Library.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 72.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 72. cover?
Section 72. ("Annual appropriation") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 72.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 72." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 72. apply to my situation?
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