MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE
1961 Attorney General Opinions and Memoranda
 
Date No. Title From: To: Legislation Statutes Cases Constitution Regulations Other AGOps Notes
01/05/1961 Information for labor directory George A. Wathen, AAG T. T. Trott, Jr., Director of Research & Statistics, Labor & Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §2; RS 1954, c. 30, §3
01/10/1961 Challenged absentee ballots re contested seat in House of Representatives Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG John L. Knight, House RS 1954, c. 6, §7; RS 1954, c. 6, §13 150 Me. 279; 152 Me. 219
01/10/1961 Interchange of information by Departments of Agriculture James G. Frost, Deputy AG E. L. Newdick, Commissioner, Agriculture
01/11/1961 Setting of public lots - Brown Company George A. Wathen, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner of Forestry RS 1954, c. 36, §48 ff; RS 1954, c. 176, §28
01/12/1961 Suggested constitutional amendment James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System Resolves 1961, c. 95
01/13/1961 School Administrative District No. 13 interest on income of Reserved Lot Fund George A. Wathen, AAG Fred L. Kenney, Executive Director, Division of Administrative Services, Education RS 1954, c. 57, §50 ff
01/13/1961 Hatch Act George A. Wathen, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner, Mental Health & Corrections RS 1954, c. 63, §25
01/17/1961 Exempting industrial property from taxation Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Ralph M. Lovell, House RS 1954, c. 91-A, §10 62 Me. 62; 152 Me. 440 Me. Const. Art. I, §6; Me. Const. Art. IX, §8
01/18/1961 Interstate pollution control work Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG R. W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer of Water Improvement Commission RS 1954, c. 79; RS 1954, c. 79-A
01/19/1961 Oaths of office before magistrates by Representative Frank E. Hancock, AG Harvey R. Pease, Clerk of the House Me. Const. Art. IX, §1
01/20/1961 Bill authorizing municipal construction of industrial buildings James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Ralph M. Lovell, House Resolves 1961, c. 106; LD 102 (100th Legis. 1961); S.P. 511 (101st Legis. 1963) RS 1954, c. 90-A, §12 152 Me. 440
01/30/1961 Town highway equipment re use on private job for a fee Richard A. Foley, AAG Philip E. Dunn, House 66 Me. 585; 105 Me. 372
01/30/1961 Awarding of dates Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG John F. Weston, Chairman of Harness Racing Commission RS 1954, c. 86, §11
02/01/1961 Legislator and private detective James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Robert L. Travis, Councilor
02/01/1961 Legal opinion on the interpretation of "most recent subject employer" Frank A. Farrington, AAG Adrian T. Cloutier, Chairman RS 1954, c. 29, §17 19470905
02/02/1961 Town, legality of division of re legislative document Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Sanford Jack Prince, House P&SL 1961, c. 219 38 Me. 37; 63 Me. 231; 131 Me. 37
02/03/1961 Interpretation of terms of the trusts set up in 1952 by William N. Patten Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Lloyd H. Elliott, President, University of Maine
02/07/1961 Trading stamps, constitutionality of An Act to Regulate Issuance of James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Dwight A. Brown, House LD 661 (100th Legis. 1961)
02/07/1961 Conflict or compatibility of the offices of Jury Commissioner for Sagadahoc County and chairman of the Bath Board of Registration of Voters John H. Reed, Governor Harry W. Thebeau RS 1954, c. 3, §11
02/07/1961 Incompatible offices John H. Reed, Governor Wendell B. Heal 19610207
02/07/1961 Mausoleums George C. West, AAG Dean Fisher, Commissioner, Health and Welfare RS 1954, c. 58, §22; RS 1954, c. 58, §25; RS 1954, c. 58, §26 ff
02/08/1961 Trading stamps, constitutionality of An Act to Regulate Issuance of James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Dwight A. Brown, House LD 661 (100th Legis. 1961) 19610207
02/10/1961 Transfer of Portland Municipal Airport to the State of Maine Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Scott Higgins, Director of Aeronautics Commission RS 1954, c. 24, §20 154 Me. 6
02/15/1961 Non-resident applicants on a part-time basis Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §10
02/17/1961 Detention of probation violators James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG John J. Shea, Director of Probation and Parole PL 1957, c. 387; PL 1957, c. 428 RS 1954, c. 27-A
02/17/1961 Limitation on real estate investment by loan and building associations James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §180
02/17/1961 Foreign corporation Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Bernice Henderson
02/28/1961 Fishways - Scribner's Mill Dam and Bolsters Mills Dam James G. Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner, Inland Fisheries and Game RS 1954, c. 37, §13; RS 1954, c. 37, §14
02/28/1961 Proposed flood control project Narraguagus River James G. Frost, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor RS 1954, c. 141, §16
03/01/1961 Legislative Document Nos. 669, 829, 835, 1071, 1075, 1110 and 1178 Richard A. Foley, AAG Asa Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission PL 1961, c. 270; LD 669 (100th Legis. 1961); LD 829 (100th Legis. 1961); LD 835 (100th Legis. 1961); LD 1071 (100th Legis. 1961); LD 1075 (100th Legis. 1961); LD 1110 (100th Legis. 1961); LD 1178 (100th Legis. 1961) RS 1954, c. 41, §111-P 3 Me. 326; 103 Me. 218; 116 Me. 263; 128 Me. 531; 134 Me. 414; 31 S.Ct. 259 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
03/03/1961 History of reports of Attorney Generals Phyllis A. Matthews, Secretary School of Law Library, Duke University
03/06/1961 Low water level of a great pond James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game 76 Me. 199
03/13/1961 Gorham Raceways James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG John F. Weston, Chairman of Harness Racing Commission RS 1954, c. 86, §10; RS 1954, c. 86, §11
03/22/1961 Non-commercial pleasure boats Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Norman Minsky, House 152 Me. 449 Me. Const. Art. IX, §19
03/22/1961 Retirement age of trustee of U. of M. Frank E. Hancock, AG Harry T. Treworgy, Member, Executive Council
03/24/1961 Jurisdiction of P.U.C. over motor vehicles carrying passengers for hire Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG J. Hollis Wyman, Senate PL 1961, c. 236
03/24/1961 Proposed changes in Section 111-P Richard A. Foley, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §111-P
04/07/1961 Deputy sheriff - per diem deputy, salary and salary increases James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Leonce J. Jobin, Jr. RS 1954, c. 89, §150; RS 1954, c. 89, §153; RS 1954, c. 89, §173
04/10/1961 Bay Ferry Service, propriety of authorization of payment of money for loss of business James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG L. Robert Porteous, Jr. LD 664 (100th Legis. 1961); LD 799 (100th Legis. 1961) 157 Me. 104
04/10/1961 Jurisdiction of amateur boxing contests Richard A. Foley, AAG George L. Russo, Chairman, Boxing Commission RS 1954, c. 88, §6; RS 1954, c. 88, §7
04/10/1961 New England Camp Realty Association, Inc. Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §2
04/11/1961 L.D. 960, An Act Creating the Town of Kittery Port Authority James G. Frost, Deputy AG Margaret Sproul, House P&SL 1917, c. 192; P&SL 1961, c. 163
04/12/1961 Nursing Board member, appointment of to serve as acting executive director Frank E. Hancock, AG Frances J. Banks, Maine State Board of Nursing RS 1954, c. 69-A, §3
04/14/1961 Occupational course law Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §107
04/19/1961 Proposed amendments to LD 1420, An Act Creating the Passenger Tramway Safety Board Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Ralph W. Farris, Jr., Senate PL 1961, c. 325; PL 1961, c. 394 RS 1954, c. 20-A; RS 1954, c. 35-A
04/20/1961 Definition of industrial project as including an engineering and office building Richard A. Foley, AAG Roderic O'Connor, Manager of Maine Industrial Building Authority RS 1954, c. 38-B, §5; RS 1954, c. 38-B, §9-A
04/20/1961 Eligibility of hatchery plant Richard A. Foley, AAG Roderic O'Connor, Manager of Maine Industrial Building Authority RS 1954, c. 38-B, §5; RS 1954, c. 38-B, §9-A 156 Me. 218
04/27/1961 Eligibility of hatchery plant Richard A. Foley, AAG Roderic O'Connor, Manager of Maine Industrial Building Authority 19610420
05/01/1961 Organization - Maine State Guard James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG E. W. Heywood, Adjutant General RS 1954, c. 14, §89 ff; 32 USC 109
05/01/1961 Ruling requested on eligibility for World War Assistance based on type of discharge James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Robert R. Washburn, Director of Veteran Affairs RS 1954, c. 26, §10
05/05/1961 Application for real estate brokers license Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §3; RS 1954, c. 84, §5
05/11/1961 Closing of elementary schools Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §14; RS 1954, c. 41, §93
05/24/1961 Legislative Document #316 Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Raeburn W. Macdonald, Chief Engineer of Water Improvement Commission PL 1961, c. 299 118 Me. 21; 127 Me. 351; 150 Me. 257
05/26/1961 Sale on consignment basis re requirement by grocery chains of dealer to date-code their milk James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Maine Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 33
06/02/1961 Status under the retirement system of Berwick Academy and North Yarmouth Academy James Glynn Frost, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 41, §105; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §3; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §17
06/05/1961 Force account projects Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Laurence F. Decker, Chief Engineer, Inland Fisheries & Game RS 1954, c. 15-A, §26
06/06/1961 Return of fees at the end of the fiscal year Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §5
06/07/1961 Park regulations in town of Cape Elizabeth Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Director of State Park Commission
06/08/1961 Van Buren-Madawaska Corporation George C. West, Deputy AG Roland H. Cobb, Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1959, c. 349 RS 1954, c. 36-A, §6
06/08/1961 Licensing of foreign banking corporations George C. West, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §1; RS 1954, c. 59, §4
06/08/1961 Prepaid funeral arrangement George C. West, Deputy AG Dean Fisher, Commissioner of Health and Welfare PL 1959, c. 151
06/09/1961 Ruling on new commitment law, C. 303, P.L. 1961 George C. West, Deputy AG William E. Schumacher, Director of Bureau of Mental Health PL 1961, c. 303
06/15/1961 Vocational training under grants-in-aid Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 11, §15
06/15/1961 Status of teacher and assistant principal Richard A. Foley, AAG Asa Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §87
06/16/1961 Public lot agreement proposal Richard A. Foley, AAG Robert G. Dole, State Geologist, Department of Economic Development RS 1954, c. 36, §12; RS 1954, c. 36, §48; RS 1954, c. 36, §49 112 Me. 420
06/20/1961 Internal revenue service levies upon state held monies Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Frank S. Carpenter, Treasurer of State 26 USCA 6332 72 Me. 493; 79 S.Ct. 641
06/21/1961 Amendments to minimum wage law Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Madge E. Ames, Director of Labor and Industry PL 1961, c. 277 RS 1954, c. 30, §132-A ff
06/21/1961 Proposal by University of Maine to provide laboratory facilities George C. West, Deputy AG Richard E. Reed, Executive Secretary, Maine Sardine Council
06/22/1961 Interpretation of Revised Statutes Chapter 30, Section 135 Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG C. Wilder Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Labor and Industry RS 1954, c. 30, §155
06/22/1961 Compensation: Secretary of Senate and Assistant Secretary of Senate George C. West, Deputy AG Henry L. Crenshaw, Controller LD 303 (100th Legis. 1961)
06/22/1961 Acceptance of certain courses by the Board of Osteopathic Examination and Registration Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Geo. Frederick Noel, Secretary-Treasurer, Board of Osteopathic Examination and Registration RS 1954, c. 71, §6
06/22/1961 Compensation: Clerk and Assistant Clerk of the House Frank E. Hancock, AG Henry L. Crenshaw, Controller LD 303 (100th Legis. 1961)
06/28/1961 R. S. 1954, c. 86, § 15, amended by Chapter 399, Public Laws of 1961 George C. West, Deputy AG John F. Weston, Chairman of Harness Racing Commission PL 1961, c. 399 RS 1954, c. 86, §15
06/28/1961 Use of artificial light to illuminate wild birds and animals George C. West, Deputy AG Maynard F. Marsh, Assistant Chief Warden of Inland Fisheries & Game PL 1961, c. 194 RS 1954, c. 37, §38; RS 1954, c. 37, §97-A
06/29/1961 Ferry service, Long Island Plantation re appropriations Frank E. Hancock, AG Edward Langlois, General Manager, Maine Port Authority P&SL 1957, c. 190; P&SL 1961, c. 217 Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §16
06/30/1961 Incompatibility of trial justice and selectman George C. West, Deputy AG Lee Ricker, Trial Justice 114 Me. 443
06/30/1961 Incompatibility of trial justice and selectman George C. West, Deputy AG Lee Ricker, Trial Justice 114 Me. 443 This contains notes and references not present in the published version.
07/10/1961 Personnel Bulletin #1151 "Right of Way Appraiser" Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission
07/10/1961 Children from one town to another for educational purposes as long as the towns are in the same district Frank E. Hancock, AG Augusta K. Christie, Senate RS 1954, c. 41, §111-I; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-R 156 Me. 250; 156 Me. 503
07/10/1961 Award of contract by SAD No. 11 for construction of Central High School Ralph W. Farris, Jr. Norman B. Gardner, Chairman, School District No. 11 Contains note: "R. A. Foley, Ass't Att'y Gen' requested that this be placed in opinion book for informational purposes"
07/11/1961 Incompatibility of office of member of Industrial Accident Commission and instructor of Portland University of Law George C. West, Deputy AG John V. Keaney Includes correspondence
07/18/1961 Status National Guard Service under retirement system George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63, §11; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §4
07/18/1961 Interpretation of Chapter 466, Public Laws of 1955, to establish a Board of Construction Safety board rules and regulation George C. West, Deputy AG Marion E. Martin, Commissioner of Labor and Industry PL 1955, c. 466 RS 1954, c. 30, §88-E
07/19/1961 Authority of the State Board of Education to accept certain real property and buildings for use as a technical and vocational school Richard A. Foley, AAG Edward G. Bradley, Regional Representative, Division of Surplus Property Utilization, Department of Health, Education & Welfare RS 1954, c. 41, §203; 63 Stat. 377
07/21/1961 Examination and commitment costs of mentally ill person - responsibility for George C. West, Deputy AG William E. Schumacher, Director of Bureau of Mental Health RS 1954, c. 27, §135; RS 1954, c. 27, §137; RS 1954, c. 27, §138
07/21/1961 "Initial plates" re amputee veterans George C. West, Deputy AG Stanton S. Weed, Director of Motor Vehicle Division PL 1961, c. 261 RS 1954, c. 22, §13
07/26/1961 Employment security law Frank E. Hancock, AG Roy U. Sinclair, Chairman of Maine Employment Security Commission PL 1961, c. 361 RS 1954, c. 29, §13
07/27/1961 School committee, authority to allow pupils to attend schools in another town on a tuition basis Richard A. Foley, AAG L. Robert Porteous, Jr., Senate P&SL 1961, c. 83
07/28/1961 Determination of legal tuition rate Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education PL 1961, c. 248
07/28/1961 Legality of loan to City of Westbrook of equipment in the National Industrial Equipment Reserve Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 11, §15
07/28/1961 Trading stamp premiums for listings of real estate Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary of Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §13
07/28/1961 Trading stamp premiums for listings of real estate Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission RS 1954, c. 84, §13 This contains note not present in the published version: "Overruled - see information opinion of 7-23-74"
08/02/1961 Appointment to bench of legislator Frank E. Hancock, AG Harold Stewart, House Me. Const. Art. IV, Pt. 3, §10
08/02/1961 Maine Port Authority re ferry service Richard A. Foley, AAG A. Edward Langlois, Jr., General Manager, Maine Port Authority P&SL 1941, c. 5; P&SL 1957, c. 190; P&SL 1959, c. 125; P&SL 1961, c. 217
08/04/1961 Enforcement of provisions of dog license laws George C. West, Deputy AG S. F. Dorrance, Assistant Chief of Division of Animal Industry, Agriculture Department PL 1955, c. 274; PL 1957, c. 189; PL 1961, c. 94; PL 1961, c. 181; PL 1961, c. 406 RS 1954, c. 100, §9 ff
08/04/1961 Pepperell Trust Company George C. West, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking
08/04/1961 Chapter 399, Public Laws of 1961 George C. West, Deputy AG John F. Weston, Chairman of Harness Racing Commission PL 1961, c. 399
08/04/1961 Chapter 303, Public Laws, 1961 George C. West, Deputy AG William E. Schumacher, Director of Bureau of Mental Health PL 1961, c. 303
08/04/1961 Nursing Board records, public may inspect, not considered confidential George C. West, Deputy AG Frances J. Banks, President, Maine State Board of Nursing RS 1954, c. 69-A
08/07/1961 Survey of sewage works - Greater Portland Regional Planning Commission Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG R. W. MacDonald, Chief Engineer, Water Improvement
08/08/1961 Connor voting district, Aroostook County George C. West, Deputy AG Joseph T. Edgar, Deputy Secretary of State Resolves 1961, c. 81; PL 1961, c. 360 RS 1954, c. 5, §65; RS 1954, c. 10, §22
08/15/1961 New fees George C. West, Deputy AG Maine Real Estate Commission PL 1961, c. 138
08/16/1961 Bernard Goddard Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission 19610606 Contains note: "See opinion 6/6/61"
08/18/1961 Maine boat law - dual licensing George C. West, Deputy AG George W. Bucknam, Deputy Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1959, c. 349 RS 1954, c. 36-A 19600916
08/24/1961 Maine Port Authority re ferry service Frank E. Hancock, AG John H. Reed, Governor P&SL 1929, c. 114; P&SL 1959, c. 79
08/25/1961 School Administrative District #4 Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §111-K; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-L-1; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-S
08/25/1961 Validity of appointment of Chairman of Board of Registration of Voters Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG John H. Reed, Governor 95 Me. 564; 147 Me. 410
09/07/1961 Jury Commissioners sending notices by certified mail rather than registered mail George C. West, Deputy AG Donald W. Webber, Supreme Judicial Court PL 1961, c. 217
09/08/1961 Chapter 81 of the Resolves of 1961, relating to the apportionment of the House of Representatives Frank E. Hancock, AG Joseph W. Edgar, Deputy Secretary of State Resolves 1961, c. 81 Me. Const. Art. VI, §3
09/12/1961 Council Order Number 444 George C. West, Deputy AG Steven D. Shaw, Administrative Assistant, Executive Department LD 1126 (100th Legis. 1961)
09/18/1961 Duties of the executive secretary of the Board of Barbers & Hairdressers Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Alfred Boudreau, State Board of Barbers & Hairdressers PL 1961, c. 359 RS 1954, c. 25, §213; RS 1954, c. 25, §230-A
09/19/1961 Nursing Board records, public may inspect, not considered confidential George C. West, Deputy AG Ina G. Bean, Board Member, Maine State Board of Nursing RS 1954, c. 1, §36
09/19/1961 Necessity of consent by parent for surgical and/or medical treatment Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Ctr
09/20/1961 P. & S. Laws of 1961, C. 82 Frank E. Hancock, AG Welden W. Hanson, House P&SL 1961, c. 82
09/22/1961 Unemployment compensation funds George C. West, Deputy AG Harry Henderson, Deputy Treasurer 19561231
09/25/1961 Boat rental Richard A. Foley, AAG Keith Miller, Business Manager, Inland Fisheries & Game RS 1954, c. 135, §17
09/26/1961 Rules and regulations - public ways and parking areas Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Ctr RS 1954, c. 131, §37 97 US 642
09/26/1961 Rules and regulations - public ways and parking areas Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Marton R. Johnson, Superintendent, Reformatory for Men PL 1961, c. 164
09/26/1961 Rules and regulations - public ways and parking areas Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Kenneth T. Northrup, Business Manager, Boys Training Center PL 1961, c. 164 97 US 642
09/26/1961 Waiving of real estate license law Richard A. Foley, AAG Doris M. St. Pierre, Secretary, Real Estate Commission PL 1961, c. 138 RS 1954, c. 84, §2-A
09/27/1961 Meaning of term "regular election" - Public Laws of 1961, C. 302 Frank E. Hancock, AG John H. Reed, Governor PL 1961, c. 302
09/28/1961 Status of Municipal Court judge Frank E. Hancock, AG John H. Reed, Governor P&SL 1919, c. 102; PL 1961, c. 386 Me. Const. Art. VI, §8
09/29/1961 Cancellation of Social Security agreement with South Portland Housing Authority George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 93, §3; RS 1954, c. 93, §4
10/00/1961 Conflict or compatibility of members of the Legislature as salesmen of vendors Henry Heselton, AAG PL 1959, c. 251 RS 1954, c. 61, §8; RS 1954, c. 135, §17 19500117
10/03/1961 Volunteer activities Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Ctr
10/04/1961 Application of Maine sales and use tax to national banks John W. Benoit, AAG Ernest H. Johnson, State Tax Assessor PL 1951, c. 250 RS 1954, c. 17, §10 148 Me. 410; 62 S.Ct. 1; 62 S.Ct. 43; 67 S.Ct. 156; 74 S.Ct. 403; 75 S.Ct. 781 19530504
10/05/1961 Washington County Industrial Agent Frank E. Hancock, AG Lloyd K. Allen, Commissioner, Economic Development PL 1961, c. 314
10/09/1961 School construction assistance under Chapter 41, Section 237-H Richard A. Foley, AAG Warren G. Hill, Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §26; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H
10/09/1961 Associate Judge, Auburn Municipal Court George C. West, Deputy AG Steven D. Shaw, Administrative Assistant, Executive Department P&SL 1915, c. 194; P&SL 1955, c. 124; PL 1959, c. 42
10/11/1961 Councillor district, re apportionment and continuation of George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor Resolves 1951, c. 109 RS 1954, c. 11 70 Me. 570 Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 2, §2
10/11/1961 Arrival of involuntary patients at state hospitals Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG William A. Schumacher, Director, Bureau of Mental Health
10/12/1961 Pepperell Trust Company Frank E. Hancock, AG Richard S. Chapman
10/13/1961 Affect of Chapter 292, Section 1, Public Laws 1961, relating to probation and parole Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Perry D. Hayden, Commissioner, Mental Health & Corrections PL 1961, c. 292
10/16/1961 Minimum wage law George C. West, Deputy AG Madge E. Ames, Labor and Industry PL 1959, c. 362, PL 1961, c. 277 RS 1954, c. 30, §132-H; RS 1954, c. 30, §132-I
10/16/1961 Interpretation of PL 1961, c. 295, An Act Relating to Acquisition and Compensation for Land Taken for Highway Purposes George C. West, Deputy AG Barnett I. Shur PL 1961, c. 295
10/17/1961 Petition for re-examination of order of hospitalization Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Francis S. Sleeper, Superintendent, Augusta State Hospital PL 1961, c. 303 RS 1954, c. 27, §185; RS 1954, c. 27, §186
10/17/1961 Right to condemn for highway safety L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission RS 1954, c. 23, §20-B
10/18/1961 Application for the formation of a school administrative district by superintending school committee Richard A. Foley, AAG Asa Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §111-F
10/24/1961 Bond-mortgage swaps George C. West, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §19-J
10/24/1961 Proposed program of Cambridge Consultants, Inc. Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Irl E. Withee, Deputy Commissioner of Banks and Banking
10/24/1961 Articles of incorporation of Waterville Savings and Loan Association Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Leslie G. Hilton, Examiner III Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §157-A ff
10/25/1961 Marriage is not reason for excluding student from school Richard A. Foley, AAG Robert P. Brown, Superintendent of Schools, School Administrative District #13
10/25/1961 Vacancy in school district to be filled by appointment by municipal officers Richard A. Foley, AAG Welden W. Hanson, House P&SL 1961, c. 82
10/25/1961 Adjustments in retirement benefits for National Guard Service George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System RS 1954, c. 63-A, §13
10/27/1961 State jurisdiction of lands below high water Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Robert S. Doyle, State Geologist, Economic Development 137 Me. 102
10/31/1961 Status of "E.R.A." service George C. West, Deputy AG Earle R. Hayes, Executive Secretary of Maine State Retirement System PL 1955, c. 417 19480322
11/09/1961 Waterville grade crossing project L. Smith Dunnack, AAG David H. Stevens, Chairman, State Highway Commission PL 1961, c. 295 RS 1954, c. 23, §20-B; RS 1954, c. 23, §20-C; RS 1954, c. 96, §51
11/10/1961 In-plant banking services Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking
11/13/1961 Maine State Retirement System - out of state service credit Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Ward E. Murphy, Superintendent, Reformatory for Women RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §4
11/16/1961 Penalty - no inspection sticker Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Michael A. Napolitano, State Auditor PL 1961, c. 129; PL 1961, c. 160; PL 1961, c. 343 RS 1954, c. 22, §45-A; RS 1954, c. 22, §47-A; RS 1954, c. 22, §163
11/17/1961 Charges other than interest by small loan licensees George C. West, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner, Banks RS 1954, c. 59, §218
11/20/1961 Deductibility for federal income taxation purposes of contributions to institutional activity funds Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG George Lasselle, Business Manager, Augusta State Hospital
11/22/1961 Use of school property at Loring Air Force Base for Sunday school purposes Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education
11/27/1961 Boilers in buildings used for schools for religious instruction George C. West, Deputy AG Ralph L. Langille, Chief Inspector of Boilers, Labor and Industry PL 1955, c. 404 RS 1954, c. 30, §72 19531203
11/27/1961 Subsidy payable to towns and community school district in former School Administrative District #2 Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §111-L; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-D; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-G
11/27/1961 Subsidy on capital expenditures Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H; 20 USCA 236 ff
11/27/1961 Subsidy on capital expenditures Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H; 20 USCA 236 ff This contains note not present in the published version: "See opinion of March 19, 1963, nullifying this opinion."
11/27/1961 Union superintendent of schools, apportionment of salary Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §79
11/28/1961 School principals, responsibilities of Richard A. Foley, AAG Joseph J. Devitt, Chief, Bureau of Secondary Education 139 Me. 371
11/28/1961 Interpretation of Chapter 220, P & S Laws of 1961, relating to student housing for the state teachers colleges Richard A. Foley, AAG Hayden L. V. Anderson, Executive Director, Division of Professional Services, Education P&SL 1961, c. 220
11/29/1961 Interpretation of Chapter 192, Public Laws of 1955 Wayne B. Hollingsworth, AAG Ransford M. Smith, Chief Examination Division of Personnel PL 1955, c. 192 RS 1954, c. 63, §17
11/29/1961 Maine State Retirement System - out of state service credits Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Ward E. Murphy, Superintendent, Reformatory for Women RS 1954, c. 63-A, §1; RS 1954, c. 63-A, §4 19530923; 19611113
11/30/1961 Legislative Finance Officer George C. West, Deputy AG John H. Reed, Governor PL 1961, c. 411 RS 1954, c. 10, §26
12/01/1961 Arborist law - P.L. 1957, c. 169; P.L. 1961, c. 336 Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner of Forestry PL 1957, c. 169; PL 1961, c. 336 RS 1954, c. 36, §66 ff
12/01/1961 District Court Law (P.L. 1961, c. 386) - taking of violators by fire wardens to court having jurisdiction Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Austin H. Wilkins, Commissioner of Forestry PL 1961, c. 386
12/01/1961 Election date of primary election and voting on educational television bond issue Frank E. Hancock, AG John H. Reed, Governor P&SL 1961, c. 247 Me. Const. Art. IX, §14
12/01/1961 Procedures relative to arrest, return, and hearing of alleged probation violators Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG John J. Shea, Director, Division of Probation & Parole RS 1954, c. 27-A, §2; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §5; RS 1954, c. 27-A, §7
12/01/1961 Action by the Board of Chiropractic Examination against chiropractor Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Harry M. Emory RS 1954, c. 72, §3 Contains note: "(See R. S. 1954, c. 72, §3)"
12/06/1961 Trading stamps Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Walter B. Steele, Jr., Executive Secretary, Maine Milk Commission RS 1954, c. 33, §4
12/07/1961 Passenger Tramway Safety Board re inspections of ski tows, etc. Thomas W. Tavenner, AAG Lawrence Stuart, Director of State Park Commission PL 1961, c. 325
12/07/1961 Circumvention of borrowing limitation on industrial banks George C. West, Deputy AG Carleton L. Bradbury, Commissioner of Banks and Banking RS 1954, c. 59, §206
12/12/1961 Foundation subsidy aid for S. A. D. #1 Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §111-P; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-G
12/12/1961 Procedure relative to laundry equipment bids under general contract for new laundry building - Bangor State Hospital Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Perry B. Hayden, Commissioner, Mental Health and Corrections
12/13/1961 Bernard Goddard retake examination Frank E. Hancock, AG Louis N. LaClaire, Chairman, Real Estate Commission
12/15/1961 Edward Haselton, Commitment to Reformatory for Men, Sec. 67, Chapter 27 Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Allan L. Robbins, Warden, Maine State Prison RS 1954, c. 27, §67
12/19/1961 Borrowing money for purchase of school busses Richard A. Foley, AAG Asa A. Gordon, Coordinator of Maine School District Commission RS 1954, c. 41, §111-K; RS 1954, c. 41, §111-N; RS 1954, c. 41, §237-H
12/20/1961 Move of M.E.S.C. Offices - bid no. 62-477 Frank E. Hancock, AG John R. Dyer, Purchasing Agent, Bureau of Purchases RS 1954, c. 15-A, §39
12/21/1961 Non-profit corporation re New England States Committee on World's Fair George C. West, Deputy AG Lloyd K. Allen, Commissioner of Economic Development P&SL 1961, c. 221
12/21/1961 Distributive share of residuary testamentary trust of Fred Sharp Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG George Lassells, Business Manager, Augusta State Hospital
12/22/1961 Beaver trappers and landowner's consent George C. West, Deputy AG Maynard F. Marsh, Chief Warden, Inland Fisheries and Game PL 1961, c. 65 RS 1954, c. 37, §70; RS 1954, c. 37, §119
12/27/1961 Eligibility for a war orphan scholarship Richard A. Foley, AAG Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education RS 1954, c. 41, §136
12/28/1961 Destruction of records Courtland D. Perry, II, AAG Peter W. Bowman, Superintendent, Pineland Hospital & Training Ctr RS 1954, c. 1, §35

 

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