Maine § 1183. - Damages for land taken; town vote
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1183. — Damages for land taken; town vote, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1183.. Damages for land taken; town vote
If the municipal officers at the hearing held under section 1181 grant the prayer of the petitioners, they shall then determine what land shall be taken and assess the damages suffered by each person thereby, as if the land were taken for town ways, make a written return of their proceedings, specifying the land taken and the damages awarded each person and file the same with the town clerk. Such cemetery or burying ground shall not be enlarged, pursuant to such return, until so voted by the town at its next annual meeting. [PL 1975, c. 431, §3 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1183.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1183. cover?
Section 1183. ("Damages for land taken; town vote") 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 § 1183.?
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