Maine § 12. - Governor may cede 10 acres or less to United States; compensation to owner
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 12. — Governor may cede 10 acres or less to United States; compensation to owner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12.. Governor may cede 10 acres or less to United States; compensation to owner
The Governor, reserving such jurisdiction, may cede to the United States for purposes named in its Constitution any territory not exceeding 10 acres, but not including any highway; nor any public or private burying ground, dwelling house or meetinghouse, without consent of the owner. If compensation for land is not agreed upon, the estate may be taken for the intended purpose by payment of a fair compensation, to be ascertained and determined in the same manner as and by proceedings similar to those provided for ascertaining damages in locating highways, in Title 23, chapters 201 to 207. [PL 1977, c. 564, §1 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 12.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 12. cover?
Section 12. ("Governor may cede 10 acres or less to United States; compensation to 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 § 12.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 12." (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?
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