Maine § 17931. - Statement of compensation

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 17931. — Statement of compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 17931.. Statement of compensation

1.  Requirement.  The chief executive officer shall require each person who is the recipient of a disability retirement benefit to submit, each calendar year, a statement of compensation received from any gainful occupation during that year.

2.  Failure to submit statement.  Failure to submit the statement under subsection 1 shall result in the following:

A. If the person fails to submit the statement required under subsection 1 within 30 days of receipt of the chief executive officer's request for the statement, the disability retirement benefit shall be withheld until the statement is submitted; or   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§8, 12 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]

B. If the person fails to submit the statement required under subsection 1 within one year of receipt of the chief executive officer's request for the statement, all rights to further benefits shall cease.  

(1) The chief executive officer shall notify the person in writing of the decision to discontinue the disability retirement benefit.  

(2) The decision shall be subject to appeal under section 17451.  

(3) If the person appeals the chief executive officer's decision, the disability retirement allowance shall not be discontinued until all appeals have been exhausted.   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§8, 12 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 17931.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 17931. cover?

Section 17931. ("Statement of compensation") 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 § 17931.?

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Is this the official text of Maine law?

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How does Maine § 17931. apply to my situation?

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