Maine § 12239. - Licenses issued under prior law; public accountants
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 12239. — Licenses issued under prior law; public accountants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12239.. Licenses issued under prior law; public accountants
Any person who received from the board a license to practice as a public accountant under prior law may be styled and known as a public accountant, and no other persons may assume to use the abbreviation "PA" or any other words, letters or figures to indicate that the person using the abbreviation is the public accountant. [PL 2009, c. 242, §16 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 12239.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 12239. cover?
Section 12239. ("Licenses issued under prior law; public accountants") 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 § 12239.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 12239." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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