Maine Revised Statutes Title 33 Sec. 1218 – Fraudulent registration
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Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D crime | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 33 Sec. 1218
- Coastal island: means a natural land formation protruding above the surface of and surrounded by Maine's coastal waters at mean high tide or any portion of such land formation. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 33 Sec. 1202
- Person: shall include individuals, partnerships, corporations, municipalities and other legal entities but shall not include the State and its agencies or the Federal Government. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 33 Sec. 1202
- True owner: means a person who holds title to a coastal island which is:
Any person who knowingly registers a coastal island, not being the true owner of that island, with the intent of fraudulently obtaining an interest in that island, or with the purpose of deceiving the State as to ownership of that island or to otherwise deceive, deprive, obtain or misrepresent ownership of that island shall be guilty of a Class D crime. [PL 1977, c. 78, §190 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 509, §13 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 78, §190 (AMD).