Maine § 90-I. - State calendar
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 90-I. — State calendar, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 90-I.. State calendar
The Secretary of State or the secretary's designee shall establish a state calendar that includes important religious days and holidays of residents of the State and citizens of the United States. [PL 2023, c. 569, §1 (NEW); RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §8 (RAL).]
1. Purpose of state calendar; limitation. The state calendar must be established to assist state agencies when scheduling events involving members of the public. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, inclusion on the state calendar does not establish a paid holiday for an employee of the State or an employee of a private entity.
2. Administration. By April 15, 2034, and every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary of State or the secretary's designee shall review and update the state calendar in consultation with persons representing the Christian, Muslim and Jewish faith communities, other religious traditions practicing in the State, immigrants in the State, the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Tribal Populations, as established in section 12004-J, subsection 19, and the federally recognized Indian nations, tribes and bands located in the State.
3. Distribution. The Secretary of State or the secretary's designee shall distribute no later than June 1st the state calendar for the next calendar year to all state agencies. The Secretary of State shall post the calendar on the publicly accessible website of the office of the Secretary of State.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 90-I.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 90-I. cover?
Section 90-I. ("State calendar") 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 § 90-I.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 90-I." (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 § 90-I. apply to my situation?
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