Maine § 18525. - Binding effect of compact and other laws
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 18525. — Binding effect of compact and other laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18525.. Binding effect of compact and other laws
1. Other law. Nothing in this chapter prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact.
2. Conflicts. All laws in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.
3. Actions. All lawful actions of the interstate commission, including all rules and bylaws adopted by the commission, are binding upon the member states.
4. Agreements. All agreements between the interstate commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms.
5. Constitutional limits. In the event any provision of the compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, that provision is ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 18525. cover?
Section 18525. ("Binding effect of compact and other laws") 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.
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