Maine § 1701. - Merchandise unclaimed for 6 months, sold to pay charges
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1701. — Merchandise unclaimed for 6 months, sold to pay charges, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1701.. Merchandise unclaimed for 6 months, sold to pay charges
Whenever baggage, goods, merchandise, packages or parcels transported by any railroad, steamboat, express company or stage company existing by virtue of the laws of this State remain unclaimed for 6 months after its arrival at the point to which it shall have been directed, the same may be sold at auction in the city or town where the railroad, steamboat, express company or stage company has its general or principal office or any freight house. Whenever baggage, goods, merchandise, packages or parcels transported by any railroad, steamboat, express company or stage company not existing by virtue of the laws of this State and having no office or president, treasurer, clerk or general superintendent within this State, but doing business in this State, remain unclaimed for 6 months after its arrival at the point to which it shall have been directed, the same may be sold at auction to pay the charges thereon and the expense of advertising and selling. [PL 1987, c. 490, §1 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1701.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1701. cover?
Section 1701. ("Merchandise unclaimed for 6 months, sold to pay charges") 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 § 1701.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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