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ME LD1747
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Arthur Bell
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces the 1923 charter of the Yarmouth Water District, which serves the Towns of Yarmouth and North Yarmouth in Cumberland County, Maine
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Establishes a 5-member board of trustees with 4 elected by Yarmouth voters and 1 by North Yarmouth voters, with representation adjusted after each federal census based on the percentage of metered services in each town
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Authorizes the district to draw water from the Royal River and sources in Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Cumberland, and New Gloucester (New Gloucester sources require joint approval), and to construct dams, wells, reservoirs, treatment plants, and distribution infrastructure
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Grants the district eminent domain powers, authority to borrow money and issue bonds without voter approval, and the ability to lien property for unpaid water rates
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Requires voter approval via referendum in both Yarmouth and North Yarmouth within 2 years of the Act's effective date; the Act was approved by the Governor on June 9, 2025
Legislative Description
An Act to Repeal and Replace the Charter of the Yarmouth Water District
Charter Changes
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/2/2025