Maine § 1651. - Description of marks filed
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1651. — Description of marks filed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1651.. Description of marks filed
All persons or corporations engaged in the sale of kerosene, refined petroleum, gasoline or other burning or illuminating oils or fluids, in cans of a capacity of not less than 5 gallons, with their names or other marks or devices branded, stamped, engraved, etched, impressed or otherwise produced upon such cans or anything connected therewith or appertaining thereto, may file in the office of the town or city clerk, in which their principal place of business is situated, a description of the names and marks used by them, and cause the same to be published once a week for 3 successive weeks in any newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the notice may have been filed. [PL 1987, c. 667, §5 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1651.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1651. cover?
Section 1651. ("Description of marks filed") 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 § 1651.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1651." (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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