ME LD1929

Defines "seasonal residential dwelling" as a property unoccupied for more than 30 consecutive days per year that is connected to electricity, water, or telecommunications utilities

Requires seasonal property owners to conduct annual inspections for hazards like overgrown trees and damaged utility lines, and to designate a caretaker who can address utility issues during periods of vacancy

Directs the Public Utilities Commission to establish a statewide hazard reporting system with a hotline and online portal, conduct a public education campaign, and provide financial assistance to low-income seasonal property owners

Mandates public utilities maintain caretaker contact lists, develop repair protocols that prioritize occupied homes during storm restoration, and conduct annual inspections of utility lines with histories of outages related to seasonal properties

Requires the commission and utilities to seek federal storm preparedness and infrastructure grants to fund the contact list maintenance and utility line inspections