Maine § 1053. - Appraisal if value $10 or more
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1053. — Appraisal if value $10 or more, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1053.. Appraisal if value $10 or more
A finder of lost goods of the value of $10 or more shall, within 2 months after finding and before using the lost goods to the disadvantage of the owner, procure a warrant from the town clerk or a notary public, directed to 2 persons appointed by the clerk or notary, not interested except as inhabitants of the town, returnable at the clerk's office within 7 days from the date of the warrant, to appraise the goods under oath. [PL 2019, c. 437, §8 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1053.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1053. cover?
Section 1053. ("Appraisal if value $10 or more") 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 § 1053.?
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