Maine § 194-E. - Tribes deemed as acting in a governmental capacity
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 194-E. — Tribes deemed as acting in a governmental capacity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 194-E.. Tribes deemed as acting in a governmental capacity
For purposes of Parts 3 and 8 of this Title, the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation are deemed to act in a governmental capacity as described in Title 30, section 6208, subsection 3 and not in a business capacity. For purposes of Parts 3 and 8 of this Title, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the Mi'kmaq Nation are deemed to act in a governmental capacity and not in a business capacity. [PL 2025, c. 470, Pt. B, §6 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 470, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 194-E.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 194-E. cover?
Section 194-E. ("Tribes deemed as acting in a governmental capacity") 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 § 194-E.?
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