Maine § 162. - Charterer deemed owner; responsibility to real owner
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 162. — Charterer deemed owner; responsibility to real owner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 162.. Charterer deemed owner; responsibility to real owner
For the purposes of section 161, the charterer of any vessel, navigating the same at the charterer's own expense, is deemed the owner. If loss happens to any person from the causes therein mentioned and it is compensated from the freight or vessel, the owner thereof may recover the amount from the charterer. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §233 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 162.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 162. cover?
Section 162. ("Charterer deemed owner; responsibility to real owner") 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 § 162.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 162." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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