Maine Statutes
§ 21-A §7 — Use of words
When used in this Title, the words "shall" and "must" are used in a mandatory sense to impose an obligation to act in the manner specified by the context. The word "may," when used in this Title, is used in a permissive sense to grant authority or permission, but not to create duty, to act in the manner specified by the context. When used in this Title, the term "may not" indicates a lack of authority or permission to act or refrain from acting in the manner specified by the context.
Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
Maine § 21-A §7 (Use of words) — published by Counsel Stack Legal Research, free access to 12M+ legal documents.
Legislative History
PL 1989, c. 166, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 538, §3 (AMD).
Nearby Sections
15
§ 21 §1
Definitions§ 21 §101
Exclusive power of registrar§ 21 §102
Procedure§ 21 §102-A
Additional procedure§ 21 §103
Advance registration§ 21 §103-A
Overseas registration§ 21 §1031
Obtaining and using§ 21 §1032
Requirements for machines§ 21 §1033
Bond required§ 21 §1034
Regulations of Secretary of State§ 21 §1035
Custody§ 21 §1036
Expense of storage and maintenance§ 21 §1037
Operating instructions§ 21 §1038
Ballot labels§ 21 §1039
Arrangement of voting place