Maine § 1079. - Refund of taxes paid by purchaser
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1079. — Refund of taxes paid by purchaser, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1079.. Refund of taxes paid by purchaser
Any person interested in the estate, by the purchase at the sale, may pay any tax assessed thereon, before or after that so advertised, and for which the estate remains liable, and on filing with the municipal treasurer the receipt of the officer to whom it was paid, the amount so paid shall be added to that for which the estate was liable, and shall be paid by the owner redeeming the estate, with interest at the same rate as on the other sums.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1079.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1079. cover?
Section 1079. ("Refund of taxes paid by purchaser") 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 § 1079.?
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