99-346-35 Me. Code R. § 8

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 346-35-8 - Rule Limitations
a. Other Laws. If this rule conflicts with any provision of applicable federal or state law, such federal or state law shall control.
b. Waivers. Upon determination for good cause, the Director of MaineHousing, or the Director's designee, may, subject to statutory limitations, waive any provision of this rule. Each waiver shall be in writing and shall be supported by documentation of the pertinent facts and grounds for the waiver.
c. Full Discretion. MaineHousing is entitled to the full discretion allowed by law in making all decisions and interpretations under this rule.
d. Final Agency Action. The Director of MaineHousing, individually or by exercise of the delegation of powers contained in the Act, shall make all decisions and take all action necessary to implement this rule. Such action of the Director shall constitute final agency action.
e. Freedom of Access Act. MaineHousing is subject to the Freedom of Access Act, 1 M.R.S.A. §401et seq., which requires the disclosure of all information provided to MaineHousing that is not specifically excluded, such as confidential information under the Act. MaineHousing shall not be liable for the disclosure of any information that it determines must be disclosed under the Freedom of Access Act.
f. Liability. Compliance with State Low Income Housing Tax Credit Law is the responsibility of the Owner. MaineHousing is in no way responsible for an Owner's compliance or liable for an Owner's noncompliance. Any allocation, review or inspection by MaineHousing and any determination made by MaineHousing pursuant to this rule is for the sole benefit of MaineHousing. No liability or responsibility for Owner compliance with applicable requirements and no representation or warranty of a project's feasibility or viability, eligibility for State Credit, or compliance shall be implied or construed from any such actions and determinations by MaineHousing.
g. Headings/Context. The headings in this rule are for convenience only and do not define or limit the scope of the provisions of this rule.

99-346 C.M.R. ch. 35, § 8