Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 135-A

  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
Except in cases when a state department or agency receives funds that the department or agency is legally required to distribute to or hold on behalf of specifically named persons, and except for the Baxter State Park Authority, all departments or agencies of State Government, in working with the Treasurer of State, are prohibited from establishing trust funds, escrow accounts or other accounts that would not be specifically allocated by the Legislature unless there is a compelling, documented legal reason, as determined by the Treasurer of State, to do otherwise. [PL 1991, c. 532, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 532, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY

PL 1991, c. 532, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 532, §2 (AFF).