Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 073-551-2 - Selection of "Works of Art"A. Offers. Inquiries and offers will be directed by the Commission to the Director of the Maine State Museum for investigation of the suitability of the offer. Periodic reports will be made to the Collections Committee of the State Museum Commission. The Director will seek the advice of the Maine Commission on the Arts and the Humanities and secure whatever other advice and consultation is deemed necessary to support his recommendations to the Collections Committee of the Maine State Museum Commission.
B. Commission Decision. Upon report of the Collections Committee, the Maine State Museum Commission will issue a decision. 1. Favorable Decision. If the decision is to accept a particular payment in property, this decision will be conveyed immediately to the Maine Office of Taxation for their review and decision.2. Negative Decision. If the decision is not to accept a proffered payment in property, this decision will be final and not subject to appeal.C. Acceptance of Items. All "Works of Art" accepted as part of this law shall be accessioned into the collections of the Maine State Museum in accordance with 05-073 CMR 505.94- 073 C.M.R. ch. 551, § 2