Maine § 7106. - Railroads; acquisition of railroad operating equipment by the Department of Transportation
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7106. — Railroads; acquisition of railroad operating equipment by the Department of Transportation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7106.. Railroads; acquisition of railroad operating equipment by the Department of Transportation
1. Definition of term "railroad operating equipment."
2. Acquisition of railroad operating equipment. The Department of Transportation is authorized to lease, purchase and dispose of railroad operating equipment when in the judgment of the department the purchase or disposal of the equipment is necessary to protect the public interest.
3. Cooperation, acceptance and use of federal, local or private funds. The Department of Transportation is authorized and empowered to accept, for the State any federal, municipal or private funds as may be available and to act for the State, in conjunction with the Federal Government, municipal governments and private groups having a direct interest in the acquisition of railroad operating equipment.
4. Use of state funds prohibited.
5. State liability. The State is not held liable in any contract pursuant to this chapter for the leasing or purchasing of equipment, facilities or services; for the delivery of products; for the storage of products; or for any other service or financial commitment that may result from the implementation of this chapter.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7106.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7106. cover?
Section 7106. ("Railroads; acquisition of railroad operating equipment by the Department of Transportation") 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 § 7106.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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