Maine § 30-A §5250-J Pine Tree Development Zones

Maine Statutes

§ 30-A §5250-J — Pine Tree Development Zones

Maine § 30-A §5250-J

Title 30-AMUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES

Part 2MUNICIPALITIES

Ch. 206DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS

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Bluebook

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 30-A, § 30-A §5250-J (2026).

Text

1.Creation.

2.Requirements for designation. The commissioner shall adopt rules establishing the minimum requirements for the designation of Pine Tree Development Zones pursuant to subsections 3‑A and 3‑B. 2-A. Application for designation as military redevelopment zone.

3.Limitations. The designation of Pine Tree Development Zones is subject to the following limitations: 3-A. Pine Tree Development Zone classification; tier 1 locations. Beginning January 1, 2009, the department shall classify the following on an annual basis as tier 1 locations: 3-B. Pine Tree Development Zone classification; tier 2 locations. Beginning January 1, 2010, the department shall classify the following units of local government on an annual basis as tier 2 locations:

4.Application. 4-A. Catastrophic occurrence

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1.
Creation.
2.
Requirements for designation.
The commissioner shall adopt rules establishing the minimum requirements for the designation of Pine Tree Development Zones pursuant to subsections 3‑A and 3‑B.
2-A.
Application for designation as military redevelopment zone.
3.
Limitations.
The designation of Pine Tree Development Zones is subject to the following limitations:
3-A.
Pine Tree Development Zone classification; tier 1 locations.
Beginning January 1, 2009, the department shall classify the following on an annual basis as tier 1 locations:
3-B.
Pine Tree Development Zone classification; tier 2 locations.
Beginning January 1, 2010, the department shall classify the following units of local government on an annual basis as tier 2 locations:
4.
Application.
4-A.
Catastrophic occurrence; benefits.
A qualified Pine Tree Development Zone business may apply for an adjustment of the base level of employment as described in this section, if it:
4-B.
Pine Tree Development Zone Reserve Fund established.
4-C.
Significant employment expansion; Pine Tree Development Zone benefits.
A qualified Pine Tree Development Zone business that expands its employment at one of its locations in the State may apply for an adjustment of the base level of employment if it:
5.
Termination and repeal.
A qualified Pine Tree Development Zone business located in a tier 1 location may not be certified under this subchapter after December 31, 2024, and a qualified Pine Tree Development Zone business located in a tier 2 location may not be certified under this subchapter after December 31, 2013. All Pine Tree Development Zone benefits provided under this subchapter are terminated on December 31, 2034. This subchapter is repealed July 1, 2035.

Legislative History

PL 2003, c. 688, §D2 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 351, §5 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 351, §26 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 451, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 637, §2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 650, §§2-6 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 669, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. A, §53 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 21, §5 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 461, §§13-22 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. D, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. D, §2 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. L, §2 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 336, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 440, §3 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. IIII, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 173, §3 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. J, §1 (AMD).