# 38 M.R.S. § 1038: 38 §1038. Reorganization as sanitary districts

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## Section

- **Citation:** 38 M.R.S. § 1038
- **Heading:** 38 §1038. Reorganization as sanitary districts
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 38 / Chapter 10 / Section 1038

## Text

A sewer district existing on January 1, 2013 may, but is not required to, reorganize as a sanitary district under the Maine Sanitary District Enabling Act by referendum in accordance with section 1101, subsection 1‑A . The referendum may be initiated by the voters or by a majority of the trustees. [PL 2013, c. 555, §6 (NEW).]

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