Maine § 2065. - When contents of safe deposit box presumed abandoned
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2065. — When contents of safe deposit box presumed abandoned, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2065.. When contents of safe deposit box presumed abandoned
Tangible property held in a safe deposit box or other safekeeping depository in this State in the ordinary course of the holder's business and proceeds resulting from the sale of the property permitted by other law are presumed abandoned if the property and proceeds remain unclaimed by the owner for more than 3 years after expiration of the lease or rental period on the box or other depository. [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2065.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2065. cover?
Section 2065. ("When contents of safe deposit box presumed abandoned") 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 § 2065.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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