1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. “Adjunct facility” includes, but is not limited to, an intermodal transportation facility, freight yard, railroad station and toll facility. [PL 2015, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
B. “Commercial property” includes retail service plazas, tourist information centers and other property whose primary function is commercial activity. [PL 2015, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
C. “Transportation system” includes, but is not limited to, a roadway; bridge; bike path, sidewalk or weighing station adjacent to a roadway or bridge; railroad line; pier; port; airport; trail; and adjunct facility to move persons or goods. “Transportation system” does not include an office building, commercial property, maintenance facility or park and ride lot. [PL 2015, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

[PL 2015, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 420-E

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
2. Transportation system not subject to fee or tax. The transportation system under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation or the Maine Turnpike Authority is not subject to any fee or tax imposed pursuant to a municipal storm water ordinance.

[PL 2015, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2015, c. 310, §1 (NEW).