Maine Code § 10-1527-A

Powers of the Secretary of State
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The Secretary of State has the power and authority reasonably necessary to administer this chapter
efficiently and to perform the duties imposed upon the secretary. These powers include, without
limitation: [PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).]
1. Rulemaking. The power to make rules not inconsistent with this chapter;
[PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).]
2. Forms; required. The power to prescribe forms for all documents required or permitted to be
filed with the Secretary of State and to refuse to file documents not utilizing the prescribed forms to the
extent possible; and
[PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).]

3. Refuse filing of documents. The power to refuse to file any document that is not clearly legible
or may not be clearly reproducible photographically.
[PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).]

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