Maine § 1705. - Delivery of goods without obtaining negotiable receipt
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1705. — Delivery of goods without obtaining negotiable receipt, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1705.. Delivery of goods without obtaining negotiable receipt
A warehouse, or any officer, agent or servant of a warehouse who delivers goods out of the possession of such warehouse, knowing that a negotiable receipt the negotiation of which would transfer the right to the possession of such goods is outstanding and uncanceled, without obtaining the possession of such receipt at or before the time of such delivery, except in the cases provided for in Title 11, sections 7‑1402 and 7‑1403, is guilty of a crime, and upon conviction must be punished for each offense by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 11 months, or by both. [PL 2009, c. 324, Pt. B, §47 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 324, Pt. B, §48 (AFF).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1705.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1705. cover?
Section 1705. ("Delivery of goods without obtaining negotiable receipt") 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 § 1705.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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