Maine § 1383. - Form of notice
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1383. — Form of notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1383.. Form of notice
1. Contents. The notice of use shall state that the cemetery lot, or portion of the lot, containing the unoccupied interment spaces has not been used for interment purposes for 75 consecutive years and that the record owner has failed to provide for the care and maintenance of the lot for 75 consecutive years.
2. Time limit. The notice of use shall also state that use of the unoccupied spaces may begin one year from the time of serving the notice, unless the record owner or the record owner's heirs:
A. Deliver to the person, association, corporation or municipality having ownership or management of the cemetery written notice claiming ownership of or right to sepulture in the unoccupied interment spaces; and [PL 1987, c. 579 (NEW).]
B. Pay for the permanent care and maintenance of the cemetery lot, or portion of the lot, containing the unoccupied interment spaces. [PL 1987, c. 579 (NEW).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1383.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1383. cover?
Section 1383. ("Form of notice") 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 § 1383.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 1383. apply to my situation?
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