Maine § 1381. - Use of unoccupied interment spaces
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1381. — Use of unoccupied interment spaces, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1381.. Use of unoccupied interment spaces
If a cemetery lot, or portion of a cemetery lot, has not been used for interment purposes for 75 consecutive years and if the record owner of the lot has failed to provide for the care and maintenance of the lot for 75 consecutive years, then up to 1/2 of these unoccupied interment spaces within the lot may be used by the person, association, corporation or municipality which owns, maintains and operates the cemetery. If a portion of the interment spaces is occupied, the spaces on either side may not be used under this section. [PL 1987, c. 579 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1381.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1381. cover?
Section 1381. ("Use of unoccupied interment spaces") 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 § 1381.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1381." (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?
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How does Maine § 1381. apply to my situation?
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