USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 26. LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter : Chapter 34. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (HEADING. PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
Title 26 - §2181. Maine Conservation Corps Program
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Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 34: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
Subchapter 1: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
§2181. Maine Conservation Corps Program
There is established in the workforce development center administrative office in the Department of Labor the Maine Conservation
Corps, referred to in this chapter as the "Corps," to provide job training, education and work opportunities for the economically
disadvantaged, to improve public property for the increased use and enjoyment of the public, to provide conservation education,
to promote and manage volunteer opportunities related to natural resources and to assist public and nonprofit organizations
with projects that serve a valid public purpose and have purposes consistent with this subchapter.
[1999, c. 532, §1 (amd).]
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Title 26 - §2182. Participants
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Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 34: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
Subchapter 1: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
§2182. Participants
The Corps shall strive to include a diversity of participants. Priority must be given to those whose family income is 150%
or less of the nonfarm income official poverty line as defined by the federal Office of Management and Budget as revised annually
in accordance with the United States Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, Section 673, Subsection 2 and to those who
are low-income individuals as defined by the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998, 29 United States Code, Section 2801.
A person is not eligible if that person has left a secondary school for the purpose of participating in this program. Corps
members may be jointly enrolled in any state or local job training program or human resource development program.
[2003, c. 114, §26 (amd).]
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Title 26 - §2183. Projects
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Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 34: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
Subchapter 1: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
§2183. Projects
1. Types of projects. Projects undertaken by the Corps include, but are not limited to, projects such as:
A. Forestry, nursery and silvicultural operations;
[1993, c. 410, Pt. O, §4 (new).]
B. Wildlife habitat conservation, rehabilitation and improvement;
[1993, c. 410, Pt. O, §4 (new).]
C. Recreational area development, management and improvement;
[1999, c. 532, §1 (amd).]
D. Energy conservation projects;
[1993, c. 410, Pt. O, §4 (new).]
E. Fish culture and habitat maintenance and improvement and other fisheries or marine resource assistance;
[1993, c. 410, Pt. O, §4 (new).]
F. Trail and campsite development and improvement;
[1993, c. 410, Pt. O, §4 (new).]
G. Insect, disease, rodents and fire prevention and control;
[1993, c. 410, Pt. O, §4 (new).]
H. Erosion, flood, drought and storm damage assistance and control;
[1999, c. 532, §1 (amd).]
I. Reclamation and improvement of lands disturbed by erosion, mining or other adverse natural or human-made actions; and
[1999, c. 532, §1 (amd).]
J. Environmental education programs.
[1999, c. 532, §1 (new).]
[1999, c. 532, §1 (amd).]
2. Eligible sponsors. All projects must be undertaken and operated under the sponsorship and cooperation of a public agency or a nonprofit organization.
A sponsoring public agency or organization shall contribute to a project by, at a minimum, providing tools, supplies, equipment
and technical supervision and plans necessary for project completion.
[1999, c. 532, §1 (amd).]
3. Additional criteria. Projects must be of lasting and worthwhile significance to the people of the State or otherwise serve a valid public purpose
and provide meaningful work or service experience to the enrollees.
[1999, c. 532, §1 (amd).]
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Title 26 - §2184. Limitations
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Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 34: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
Subchapter 1: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
§2184. Limitations
Projects to be carried out by the Corps are limited to projects on publicly owned lands or, if not on public lands, under
the sponsorship and supervision of a public agency or nonprofit organization.
[1999, c. 532, §1 (amd).]
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Title 26 - §2185. Administration
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Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 34: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
Subchapter 1: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
§2185. Administration
The executive director of the workforce development center administrative office shall employ a director of the Corps in the
job training administrative office and may employ other personnel as are required to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
[1999, c. 532, §1 (amd).]
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The Director of the Maine Conservation Corps shall work with other agencies and organizations to design the program to provide
maximum volunteer and work opportunities, job skills training, education, improvements to publicly owned property and assistance
with projects conducted by public agencies and nonprofit organizations.
[1999, c. 532, §1 (amd).]
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The director shall work with state and local job training agencies, including other service delivery areas and the job service,
which may conduct recruitment and referral of individuals interested in participating in the Corps. Agency collaboration
with the Corps is on a voluntary basis.
[1999, c. 532, §1 (amd).]
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There is established a dedicated account for the use of the Corps. This account must be used to receive funds contributed
by private and public agencies, organizations or individuals and to expend those funds to promote the purposes of this chapter.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, state agencies may transfer money appropriated from the General Fund into this
account for purposes of contributing to projects, services or volunteer stipends that benefit the contributing agency. The
Corps may enter into an agreement with a private nonprofit organization designated by the executive director of the workforce
development center for the purpose of assisting with the management and operation of the Maine Conservation Corps. The designated
organization may accept federal and state funds and private contributions, directly or through the Corps, for the purpose
of developing and operating programs of the Corps.
[1999, c. 532, §1 (amd).]
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Title 26 - §2186. Corps members
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Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 34: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
Subchapter 1: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
§2186. Corps members
Members of the Corps who are paid wages or a living allowance through the General Fund account of the Corps or through its
dedicated account must receive personal liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance, and those who meet the income
guidelines in section 2182 must be compensated at least the minimum wage or an annualized living allowance of at least 75%
of the minimum wage times 2,080. Notwithstanding other state laws, Corps members are not considered employees of the State
for the purposes of Title 5, chapter 101.
[1999, c. 532, §1 (amd).]
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Title 26 - §2187. Prohibition against displacement of other employees or involvement in labor disputes
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Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 34: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
Subchapter 1: MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
§2187. Prohibition against displacement of other employees or involvement in labor disputes
The assignment of members of the Corps may not result in the displacement of existing employees of the sponsor, including
any employees who have been temporarily laid off by the sponsor. For purposes of this section, the term "displacement" means
both total and partial displacement, including a reduction in the number of hours, wages or other benefits of employment.
[1993, c. 410, Pt. O, §4 (new).]
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Title 26 - §2191. State Environmental Resource Volunteer Effort Program created
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Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 34: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new); 1999, c. 532, @2 (rpr))
§2191. State Environmental Resource Volunteer Effort Program created
There is established within the Corps the State Environmental Resource Volunteer Effort Program, referred to in this subchapter
as "SERVEMaine," to create, promote and manage volunteer and intern opportunities with public agencies that are responsible
for protecting, developing, managing or preserving the State's natural resources.
[1999, c. 532, §3 (amd).]
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Title 26 - §2192. Volunteer insurance
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Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 34: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new); 1999, c. 532, @2 (rpr))
§2192. Volunteer insurance
The State Environmental Resource Volunteer Effort Program must ensure that volunteers are covered by workplace injury and
liability insurance.
[1999, c. 532, §3 (amd).]
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Title 26 - §2193. Types of volunteer or intern services
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Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 34: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new); 1999, c. 532, @2 (rpr))
§2193. Types of volunteer or intern services
Volunteers and interns may perform work and services that are described in section 2183. Volunteers and interns must be placed
in federal, state or local public agencies or in nonprofit organizations and perform work or services that benefit the public.
The volunteer and intern positions must be sponsored by natural resource-related agencies or organizations. Volunteers or
interns may not attempt to influence legislation, engage in protests, petitions, boycotts, strikes, union organizing, political
campaigning or support religious activities or religious proselytizing or engage in fund raising for private nonprofit organizations
as SERVEMaine volunteers or interns. A sponsoring agency must contribute to a volunteer or intern position by providing
all necessary supervision, supplies, equipment and plans required for the position.
[1999, c. 532, §3 (amd).]
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Title 26 - §2194. Stipends
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Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 34: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new); 1999, c. 532, @2 (rpr))
§2194. Stipends
Sponsoring natural resource agencies may provide stipends to volunteers and interns not to exceed the minimum wage and may
reimburse volunteers or interns for work-related expenses.
[1993, c. 410, Pt. O, §4 (new).]
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Funds for stipends must be deposited by sponsoring agencies in an account established by the Corps, as authorized by section
2185. The Corps will disperse stipends to volunteers and interns eligible for those payments.
[1993, c. 410, Pt. O, §4 (new).]
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Title 26 - §2195. Monetary contributions to the volunteer and intern program
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Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 34: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER EFFORT (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. O, @4 (new); 1999, c. 532, @2 (rpr))
§2195. Monetary contributions to the volunteer and intern program
Private organizations and individuals may donate money to the State Environmental Resource Volunteer Effort Program for general
or specific purposes. The funds must be expended to further the purposes of the program.
[1999, c. 532, §3 (amd).]
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