Maine § 4. - Acceptance of federal grants
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4. — Acceptance of federal grants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.. Acceptance of federal grants
The Treasurer of State is authorized and empowered to accept for the State any federal funds or any equipment, supplies or materials apportioned under federal law and to do such acts as are necessary for the purpose of carrying out such federal law. The Governor is authorized and empowered to authorize and direct departments or agencies of the State, to which are allocated the duties involved in the carrying out of such state laws as are necessary to comply with the terms of the Federal Act authorizing such granting of federal funds or such equipment, supplies or materials, to expend such sums of money and do such acts as are necessary to meet such federal requirements. [PL 1979, c. 711, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4. cover?
Section 4. ("Acceptance of federal grants") 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 § 4.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 4." (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 § 4. apply to my situation?
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