Maine § 151. - Purposes

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 151. — Purposes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 151.. Purposes

The purposes of this subchapter are to establish an independent, impartial board composed of persons well learned in the elements that may be properly considered in the determination of fair market value of property taken in condemnation proceedings; to empower such board to make awards of just compensation in highway condemnations and to establish before such board a procedure designed to afford to any interested party an opportunity to appear, present his case and have his rights fully protected without the necessity for retaining professional assistance; to thus provide to any interested party a prompt, efficient and inexpensive method of determination of just compensation and prompt payment of all or part of such compensation without prejudice to any right of appeal allowed.   [PL 1975, c. 771, §235 (AMD).]

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 151.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 151. cover?

Section 151. ("Purposes") 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 § 151.?

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