Maine § 2402. - Removal of packing or bearings from journal boxes
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2402. — Removal of packing or bearings from journal boxes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2402.. Removal of packing or bearings from journal boxes
Whoever willfully and maliciously takes or removes or attempts to take or remove the lubricating pads, the waste or packing, the friction bearing or the wedge from a journal box or boxes of a locomotive, engine, tender, carriage, coach, car, caboose or truck used or operated upon a railroad, whether operated by diesel or by steam engine or by electricity, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or by both. [PL 1971, c. 187 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2402.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2402. cover?
Section 2402. ("Removal of packing or bearings from journal boxes") 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 § 2402.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 2402." (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 § 2402. apply to my situation?
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