Maine § 203-B. - Funds received pursuant to court orders or other settlements of opioid crisis litigation
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 203-B. — Funds received pursuant to court orders or other settlements of opioid crisis litigation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 203-B.. Funds received pursuant to court orders or other settlements of opioid crisis litigation
Notwithstanding section 203‑A and unless specifically ordered by the court to do otherwise, the Attorney General may work with the Treasurer of State to deposit identified revenue or money received as a result of any court order or other agreement resulting from litigation against, or any court settlement with, an opioid manufacturer, an opioid research association or any other person in the opioid industry relating to claims made by or prosecuted by the State into the Maine Recovery Fund for spending on approved uses as directed by the Maine Recovery Council as established in section 12004‑I, subsection 94. As used in this section, "approved uses" and "Maine Recovery Fund" have the same meanings as in section 203‑C, subsection 1. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. HHHH, §1 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 203-B.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 203-B. cover?
Section 203-B. ("Funds received pursuant to court orders or other settlements of opioid crisis litigation") 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 § 203-B.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 203-B." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 203-B. apply to my situation?
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