Maine § 101. - Free public libraries established in towns
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 101. — Free public libraries established in towns, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 101.. Free public libraries established in towns
Any town may establish a free public library therein for the use of its inhabitants and provide suitable rooms therefor under such regulation for its government as the inhabitants from time to time prescribe, and may levy and assess a tax and make appropriation therefrom for the foundation and commencement of such library and for its maintenance and increase annually. Any town in which there is a public library may establish and maintain under the same general management and control such branches of the same as the convenience and wants of its citizens seem to demand.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 101.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 101. cover?
Section 101. ("Free public libraries established in towns") 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 § 101.?
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