An Act To Ensure the Perpetual Care of Maine Veterans' Cemeteries

CONCEPT DRAFT SUMMARY

This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure the perpetual care of Maine veterans’ cemeteries. In order to accomplish this purpose, this bill establishes an irrevocable trust account within the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management for the exclusive purpose of maintenance, upkeep and care of veterans’ cemeteries within the State. Under the bill, the irrevocable trust will be authorized to receive, in addition to allocations from the Legislature, gifts, bequests and other funds from public or private agencies. Funds in the trust may not be encumbered for, or diverted to, purposes other than the maintenance and care of veterans’ cemeteries within the State.