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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 6, § 2 (2026)

Purpose

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It is declared that the purpose of chapters 1 to 17 is to further the public interest by:   [PL 1977, c. 678, §2 (AMD).]
1.  Revision.  The revision of existing statutes relative to aviation in order to centralize all aeronautical activities in a single state agency authorized to participate in any activity essential to progress in aeronautics;  
2.  Funds. 
[PL 1969, c. 498, §1 (RP).]
3.  Uniformity.  Effecting a uniformity in the regulations pertaining to aeronautical activities by authorizing the adoption of uniform regulations consistent with federal regulations and making noncompliance with federal regulations a violation of the State law, thereby enabling the law enforcement agencies of the State to enforce the laws regulating aeronautical activities;  
[PL 1971, c. 404, §1 (AMD).]
4.  Safety.  Providing for the protection and promotion of the public interest and safety in connection with aeronautical activities.  
[PL 1971, c. 404, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 498, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 404, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 678, §2 (AMD).
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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2010–2010 · leading case: Est. of Fortier v. City of Lewiston, 2010 ME 50 (Me. 2010).
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Est. of Fortier v. City of Lewiston, 2010 ME 50 (Me. 2010). · cites it 2× “6 M.R.S. § 2 (2009). Nothing in Title 6 indicates that it is intended to affect when a governmental entity may be sued for participation in aeronautical activities; that determination is reserved to the MTCA.”
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