Maine § 1881. - Use of roads
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1881. — Use of roads, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1881.. Use of roads
1. New roads. The bureau has sole control of access to the waterway from any public road.
2. Existing roads. Existing private roads within the waterway remain privately owned as existing. The bureau may direct the discontinuance and relocation of any portion of such a road that is within the restricted zone at the expense of the bureau. When the bureau directs the discontinuance of a road and the landowner does not request the relocation of the road at the time of the bureau's directive, the bureau is not obligated to relocate that road.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1881.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1881. cover?
Section 1881. ("Use of roads") 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 § 1881.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1881." (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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