Maine § 2135. - Military medal or decoration
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2135. — Military medal or decoration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2135.. Military medal or decoration
1. Sale prohibited. The administrator may not sell a medal or decoration awarded for military service in the Armed Forces of the United States.
2. Delivery of medal or decoration. The administrator, with the consent of the respective organization under paragraph A, agency under paragraph B or entity under paragraph C, may deliver a medal or decoration described in subsection 1, to be held in custody for the owner, to:
A. A military veterans' organization qualified under the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 United States Code, Section 501(c)(19), as amended; [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]
B. The agency that awarded the medal or decoration; or [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]
C. A governmental entity. [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]
3. Not responsible after delivery. On delivery under subsection 2, the administrator is not responsible for safekeeping the medal or decoration.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2135.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2135. cover?
Section 2135. ("Military medal or decoration") 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 § 2135.?
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