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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
1. Agency. “Agency” means a governmental entity subject to review pursuant to this chapter, but not subject to automatic termination.
2. Committee or committee of jurisdiction. “Committee or committee of jurisdiction” means the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over the same policy and substantive matters as an agency subject to review under this chapter.
3. Independent agency. “Independent agency” means a governmental entity subject to review and to termination pursuant to this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 3. Legislature § 953. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-3-legislature/me-rev-st-tit-3-sect-953/
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