Maine § 9. - Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 9. — Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9.. Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund
The Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a dedicated fund within the Maine State Library to be used to provide access to a news service provided by a national federation for blind and visually impaired persons. The fund is nonlapsing. The fund receives money transferred by the Public Utilities Commission from the state universal service fund pursuant to Title 35‑A, section 7104, subsection 9. The Maine State Library may accept gifts or grants, including, but not limited to, federal grants, for the purposes of this section. Funds transferred from the state universal service fund pursuant to Title 35‑A, section 7104, subsection 9 and all gifts and grants and authorized appropriations must be deposited in the fund. [PL 2019, c. 15, §1 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 9.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 9. cover?
Section 9. ("Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund") 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 § 9.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 9." (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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