Maine § 1678. - Liability for incorrect or inaccurate information in filed record
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1678. — Liability for incorrect or inaccurate information in filed record, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1678.. Liability for incorrect or inaccurate information in filed record
1. Incorrect or inaccurate information. If a record delivered to the office of the Secretary of State for filing under this chapter and filed by the Secretary of State contains incorrect or inaccurate information, a person that suffers a loss by reasonable reliance on the information may recover damages for the loss from a person that signed the record, or caused another to sign it on the person's behalf, and knew the information to be incorrect or inaccurate at the time the record was signed.
2. Affirmation that facts are true.
3. Unsworn falsification. The execution of a certificate or articles containing one or more false statements constitutes unsworn falsification under Title 17-A, section 453.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1678.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1678. cover?
Section 1678. ("Liability for incorrect or inaccurate information in filed record") 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 § 1678.?
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