Maine § 1140. - Transfer of ownership
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1140. — Transfer of ownership, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1140.. Transfer of ownership
If land taxed under this subchapter is transferred to a new owner or owners, in order to maintain the classification, within one year of the date of transfer, the new owner or owners must file with the assessor a new application and a sworn statement indicating that the transferred parcel continues to meet the requirements of section 1132, subsection 11. [PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. A, §58 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1140.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1140. cover?
Section 1140. ("Transfer of ownership") 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 § 1140.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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