Maine § 1454. - Cost of replacement motor vehicles
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1454. — Cost of replacement motor vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1454.. Cost of replacement motor vehicles
In any action where recovery is sought for the destruction or damage of a motor vehicle, the owner of such motor vehicle shall be entitled to recover reasonable rental costs actually expended for a replacement motor vehicle during such time, not to exceed 45 days, as the damaged motor vehicle could not be operated or during such time, not to exceed 45 days, as is required to obtain a replacement motor vehicle for the destroyed motor vehicle. [PL 1989, c. 623 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1454.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1454. cover?
Section 1454. ("Cost of replacement motor vehicles") 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 § 1454.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1454." (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 § 1454. apply to my situation?
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