Maine § 5824. - Equitable transfer of forfeited assets
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 5824. — Equitable transfer of forfeited assets, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5824.. Equitable transfer of forfeited assets
In the case of any asset decreed forfeit under this chapter or under Title 25, to any entity other than the General Fund, transfer of title to the asset shall not occur until the transfer is approved by: [PL 1987, c. 420, §2 (NEW).]
1. State; agency or department. In the case of an agency or department of the State, the Governor or the Attorney General;
2. County; agency or department. In the case of an agency or department of a county, a majority of the commissioners of the county; and
3. Municipality; agency or department. In the case of an agency or department of a municipality, the municipal officers of the municipality.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 5824.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 5824. cover?
Section 5824. ("Equitable transfer of forfeited assets") 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 § 5824.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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