Maine § 2151. - Claim of another state to recover property
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2151. — Claim of another state to recover property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2151.. Claim of another state to recover property
1. Subject to superior claim of another state. If the administrator knows that property held by the administrator under this Act is subject to a superior claim of another state, the administrator shall:
A. Report and pay or deliver the property to the other state; or [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]
B. Return the property to the holder so that the holder may pay or deliver the property to the other state. [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]
2. Agreement to transfer not required. The administrator is not required to enter into an agreement to transfer property to the other state under subsection 1.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2151.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2151. cover?
Section 2151. ("Claim of another state to recover property") 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 § 2151.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 2151." (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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How does Maine § 2151. apply to my situation?
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