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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Definition. As used in this section, “employment” means any full-time or part-time work performed for compensation and includes, but is not limited to, consulting and membership on a board.
2. Prohibitions. An individual serving as a commissioner on or appointed to serve as a commissioner on or after December 15, 2025 may not, until 12 months after the completion of the commissioner's service in accordance with section 105, subsection 2:
A. Solicit employment with or accept employment from a public utility in the State; or
B. Appear before the commission for compensation in a commission proceeding on behalf of a person.
3. Penalties. An individual who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 per occurrence, payable to the State.
4. Enforcement. The Office of the Attorney General may investigate alleged violations of this section and bring an action for a violation of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A. Public Utilities § 124. Post-term employment restrictions; commissioners - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-35-a-public-utilities/me-rev-st-tit-35-a-sect-124/
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