Maine § 1584. - Construction and improvement appropriations carried over
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1584. — Construction and improvement appropriations carried over, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1584.. Construction and improvement appropriations carried over
All appropriations by the Legislature for the construction of buildings, structures, highways and bridges shall constitute continuous carrying accounts for the purposes designated by the Legislature in such appropriations. The State Controller is authorized to carry forward all such appropriations to the succeeding fiscal year, provided the construction shall have been begun by the letting of a contract or contracts or by actually starting the work during the year for which the appropriations were made. Any balance remaining after the completion of the object of the appropriations shall revert to the General Fund in the State Treasury or to the fund from which it was apportioned under existing provisions of law.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1584.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1584. cover?
Section 1584. ("Construction and improvement appropriations carried over") 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 § 1584.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1584." (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 § 1584. apply to my situation?
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