Connecticut § 3-55 - Waste on mortgaged premises.
Full text of Connecticut Connecticut General Statutes § 3-55 — Waste on mortgaged premises., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-55. Waste on mortgaged premises.
Sec. 3-55. Waste on mortgaged premises. If any person removes or injures any building or fixture on any land mortgaged to the state for the benefit of either of said funds or cuts or carries away any wood or timber from such land, except for necessary firewood for use on the premises or for the erection or repair of fences or buildings on such land, without the written consent of the Treasurer, such person shall pay to the state the value of the property so removed or the amount of such injury, which, after paying the expense of its recovery, shall be applied on such mortgage debt; and, for a wilful violation of this section, such person shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than one year or both.
(1949 Rev., S. 147.)
Secs. 3-55a to 3-55h. Reserved for future use.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut § 3-55
What does Connecticut General Statutes § 3-55 cover?
Section 3-55 ("Waste on mortgaged premises.") is part of the Connecticut General Statutes, the codified statutory law of Connecticut. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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