Maine § 2861. - Meeting to form parish
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2861. — Meeting to form parish, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2861.. Meeting to form parish
A person 18 years of age or older, desirous of becoming an incorporated parish or religious society, may apply to a notary public, who shall issue a warrant to one of them, directing that applicant to notify the other applicants to meet at some proper place expressed in the warrant. The applicant shall give notice of the meeting 7 days at least before holding the meeting by posting a notification of the meeting on the outer door of the meetinghouse or place of public worship of the society, if any, otherwise at such place as the notary appoints. [RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. E, §33 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2861.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2861. cover?
Section 2861. ("Meeting to form parish") 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 § 2861.?
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