Maine § 1401. - Establishment of solar easements
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1401. — Establishment of solar easements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1401.. Establishment of solar easements
Any easement obtained for the purpose of ensuring access to direct sunlight must be created in writing and must be in interest in real property that may be acquired and transferred and shall be recorded and indexed in the same way as other conveyances of real property interests. Solar easements must be appurtenant and run with the land benefited and burdened, and are subject to court decreed abandonment and other limitations provided by law. [PL 1981, c. 341 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1401.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1401. cover?
Section 1401. ("Establishment of solar easements") 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 § 1401.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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