A person may not obtain or exercise unauthorized control over the property of a utility with intent to deprive the utility of the property. A person who violates this section is liable in a civil action to the utility owning the property affected for: [PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW).]
1. Cost of replacement. The cost of replacement of the utility property, as necessary;

[PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 2708

  • Person: includes a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, association, trust, estate, any other legal entity or natural person. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 102
2. Other costs. All other reasonable costs to the utility, including attorney’s fees and costs of undertaking and completing the investigation resulting in a determination of liability; and

[PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW).]

3. Civil penalty. A civil penalty not to exceed $3,000 due and payable to the utility for each violation of this section.

[PL 2021, c. 318, §11 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 318, §11 (AMD).