CHAPTER 310

S.P. 230 - L.D. 693

An Act To Increase Public Safety through the Enhancement

of Law Enforcement for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians

Sec. 1. 30 MRSA §6206-B is enacted to read:

§6206-B.__Law enforcement powers of Houlton Band of

Maliseet Indians

1.__Appointment of tribal law enforcement officers.__The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians may appoint law enforcement officers who have the authority to enforce all the laws of the State within the Houlton Band Trust Land.__This section does not limit the existing authority of tribal officers under tribal law or affect the performance of federal duties by tribal officers.

2.__Authority of state, county and local law enforcement officers.__State and county law enforcement officers and law enforcement officers appointed by the Town of Houlton have the authority to enforce all laws of the State within the Houlton Band Trust Land.

3.__Agreements for cooperation and mutual aid.__The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and any state, county or local law enforcement agency may enter into agreements for cooperation and mutual aid.

4.__Powers, duties and training requirements.__Law enforcement officers appointed by the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians pursuant to this section possess the same powers, enjoy the same immunities and are subject to the same duties, limitations and training requirements as other corresponding law enforcement officers under the laws of the State.