Maine § 1692. - Savings clause
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1692. — Savings clause, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1692.. Savings clause
1. Repeal does not affect. Except as provided in subsection 2, the repeal of former chapter 13 does not affect:
A. The operation of former chapter 13 or any action taken under it before its repeal; [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]
B. Any ratification, right, remedy, privilege, obligation or liability acquired, accrued or incurred under former chapter 13 before its repeal; [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]
C. Any violation of former chapter 13, or any penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred because of the violation, before its repeal; and [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]
D. Any proceeding, reorganization or dissolution commenced under former chapter 13 before its repeal, and the proceeding, reorganization or dissolution may be completed in accordance with former chapter 13 as if it had not been repealed. [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]
2. Penalty or punishment. If a penalty or punishment imposed for violation of former chapter 13 is reduced by this chapter, the penalty or punishment if not already imposed must be imposed in accordance with this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1692.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1692. cover?
Section 1692. ("Savings clause") 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 § 1692.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1692." (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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How does Maine § 1692. apply to my situation?
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