Maine § 56. - Officers to enforce orders regarding restricted travel; sheriffs
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 56. — Officers to enforce orders regarding restricted travel; sheriffs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56.. Officers to enforce orders regarding restricted travel; sheriffs
The department may appoint any person in its employ whose special duty it shall be to enforce the statutes and orders promulgated thereunder which prohibit or restrict the passage of vehicles and trailers over ways and bridges, or designated sections thereof, under such conditions or in such manner as may cause undue damage to any such way or bridge. Every such person shall be appointed in writing by the department to serve during its pleasure and shall have the same power as sheriffs and their deputies to arrest and prosecute all persons caught violating said statutes and orders within the territorial limits designated in his appointment. He shall be entitled to the same fees as sheriffs and their deputies for like services. [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 56.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 56. cover?
Section 56. ("Officers to enforce orders regarding restricted travel; sheriffs") 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 § 56.?
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