Maine § 171. - Purpose; enabling not mandatory; short title

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 171. — Purpose; enabling not mandatory; short title, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 171.. Purpose; enabling not mandatory; short title

The purpose of this chapter, which may be known and cited as "the Airport Authority Enabling Act," is to facilitate the creation of airport authorities to operate airports and provide air transportation services. This chapter provides a streamlined process for the creation of airport authorities but is not intended and may not be interpreted to preclude the operation of airports or the provision of air transportation services by any other entity or entities under any other law or authority.   [PL 2007, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]

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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 171. cover?

Section 171. ("Purpose; enabling not mandatory; short title") 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 § 171.?

A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 171." (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?

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