Maine Revised Statutes Title 17 Sec. 2856 – Securing dangerous buildings
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 17 Sec. 2856
- Municipality: includes cities, towns and plantations, except that "municipality" does not include plantations in Title 10, chapter 110, subchapter IV; or Title 30?A, Part 2. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
In addition to other proceedings authorized by this subchapter, a municipality has the right to secure buildings that pose a serious threat to the public health and safety and to recover its expenses in so doing as provided in section 2853. If a building is secured under this section, notice in accordance with section 2857 must be given. This notice need not be given before securing the building if the threat to the public health and safety requires prompt action. [PL 2017, c. 136, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 27, §6 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 136, §4 (AMD).