Maine § 125. - Personal use or receipt of money from treasury or credit prohibited
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 125. — Personal use or receipt of money from treasury or credit prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 125.. Personal use or receipt of money from treasury or credit prohibited
The Treasurer of State may not in any way receive for the Treasurer of State's own use any interest, premium, gratuity or benefit by reason of any money belonging to the State, or of any loan obtained for the State or for keeping on hand or circulating the bills of any bank; but whatever is so received must be accounted for to the State. The Treasurer of State may not loan or use in the Treasurer of State's own business, or for the Treasurer of State's own benefit, any such money, or permit any other person to do so, unless authorized by law, on pain of forfeiting a sum equal to the amount so used or loaned, to be recovered by indictment. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §16 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 125.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 125. cover?
Section 125. ("Personal use or receipt of money from treasury or credit prohibited") 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 § 125.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 125." (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 125. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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