Maine § 1254. - Public works
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1254. — Public works, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1254.. Public works
1. Requirement for licensed professional engineer; exception. When any department of this State or any of this State's political subdivisions or any county, city, town, township or plantation engages in construction of a public works project that involves professional engineering, the services of a licensed professional engineer must be used in the public works project unless:
A. An authorized representative of the department of this State or any of this State's political subdivisions or any county, city, town, township or plantation engaged in the construction of a public works project issues a written determination that the life, health and property of the public will be adequately protected without the services of a licensed professional engineer; and [PL 2023, c. 174, §1 (NEW).]
B. The contemplated expenditure for the completed project does not exceed $250,000. [PL 2023, c. 174, §1 (NEW).]
For purposes of this subsection, the Director of the Bureau of General Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services is the authorized representative of a department of this State engaged in public works projects that constitute public improvements under Title 5, chapter 153.
2. Continuing authority to require licensed professional engineer. Subsection 1 may not be construed to limit the authority of a department of this State or any of this State's political subdivisions or any county, city, town, township or plantation to require the services of a licensed professional engineer for any public works project.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1254.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1254. cover?
Section 1254. ("Public works") 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 § 1254.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1254." (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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How does Maine § 1254. apply to my situation?
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