Maine § 420-E. - Municipal storm water ordinances; transportation systems

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 420-E. — Municipal storm water ordinances; transportation systems, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 420-E.. Municipal storm water ordinances; transportation systems

1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

A. "Adjunct facility" includes, but is not limited to, an intermodal transportation facility, freight yard, railroad station and toll facility.   [PL 2015, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

B. "Commercial property" includes retail service plazas, tourist information centers and other property whose primary function is commercial activity.   [PL 2015, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

C. "Transportation system" includes, but is not limited to, a roadway; bridge; bike path, sidewalk or weighing station adjacent to a roadway or bridge; railroad line; pier; port; airport; trail; and adjunct facility to move persons or goods. "Transportation system" does not include an office building, commercial property, maintenance facility or park and ride lot.   [PL 2015, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

2.  Transportation system not subject to fee or tax.  The transportation system under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation or the Maine Turnpike Authority is not subject to any fee or tax imposed pursuant to a municipal storm water ordinance.

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 420-E.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 420-E. cover?

Section 420-E. ("Municipal storm water ordinances; transportation systems") 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 § 420-E.?

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