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1. Legislative finding. The Legislature finds that there is a need for new development in areas of municipalities and plantations to:
A. Provide new employment opportunities;
B. Improve and broaden the tax base; and
C. Improve the general economy of the State.
2. Authorization. For the reasons set out in subsection 1, municipalities and plantations may develop a program for improving a district of the municipality or plantation:
A. To provide impetus for industrial, commercial, transit-oriented or arts district development, or any combination;
B. To increase employment; and
C. To provide the facilities outlined in the development program adopted by the legislative body of the municipality or plantation.
3. Declaration of public purpose. It is declared that the actions required to assist the implementation of development programs are a public purpose and that the execution and financing of these programs are a public purpose.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 30-A. Municipalities and Counties § 5221. Findings and declaration of necessity - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-30-a-municipalities-and-counties/me-rev-st-tit-30-a-sect-5221/
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