Maine § 503. - Delivery to successor in office
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 503. — Delivery to successor in office, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 503.. Delivery to successor in office
All revisions of and supplements to the statutes, the session laws and the Maine Reports sold or furnished to any state, county or municipal officer must be held in trust by that officer for the sole use of that officer's office; and at the expiration of that officer's term of office or on that officer's removal from office by death, resignation or other cause, that officer or, if that officer is dead, that officer's legal representatives shall turn those publications over to that officer's successor in office. If there is no successor to the office, that officer, or that officer's legal representatives, shall turn over all of those publications to the state, county or municipal unit that purchased the same. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §14 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 503.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 503. cover?
Section 503. ("Delivery to successor in office") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 503.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 503." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 503. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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