In order to implement section 8003 and the purposes of this chapter, the authority is directed to: [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).]
1. Conduct studies. Conduct or cause to be conducted any studies that the authority determines necessary or proper;

[PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 23 Sec. 8004

  • Authority: means the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority and any successors to that authority. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 23 Sec. 8002
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Government agency: includes any department, agency, commission, bureau, authority, instrumentality and political subdivision of:
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 23 Sec. 8002
  • lines: means the right-of-way, track, track appurtenances, ties, bridges, station houses and other appurtenant structures. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 23 Sec. 8002
  • Railroad: includes every commercial, interurban and other railway and each and every branch and extension thereof by whatsoever power operated, together with all tracks, bridges, trestles, rights-of-way, subways, tunnels, stations, depots, union depots, ferries, yards, grounds, terminals, terminal facilities, structures and equipment and all other real estate, fixtures and personal property of every kind used in connection therewith, owned, controlled, operated or managed for public use in the transportation of persons or property. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 23 Sec. 5001
  • 2. Enter into contracts. Enter into and fulfill any contracts and agreements the authority determines necessary or proper;

    [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).]

    3. Acquire property. Acquire property, including, but not limited to, railroad lines, both within and outside of this State; and

    [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).]

    4. Cooperate with government agencies. Cooperate and enter into agreements, contracts and compacts with any government agency, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation and any other person, public or private.

    [PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).]

    SECTION HISTORY

    PL 1995, c. 374, §3 (NEW).