Maine § 2152. - When property subject to recovery by another state
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2152. — When property subject to recovery by another state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2152.. When property subject to recovery by another state
1. Subject to right of another state. Property held under this Act by the administrator is subject to the right of another state to take custody of the property if:
A. The property was paid or delivered to the administrator because the records of the holder did not reflect a last known address in the other state of the apparent owner and:
(2) Under the law of the other state, the property has become subject to a claim by the other state of abandonment; [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]
B. The records of the holder did not accurately identify the owner of the property, the last known address of the owner was in another state and, under the law of the other state, the property has become subject to a claim by the other state of abandonment; [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]
C. The property was subject to the custody of the administrator under section 2085 and, under the law of the state of domicile of the holder, the property has become subject to a claim by the state of domicile of the holder of abandonment; or [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]
D. The property:
(2) Under the law of the other state, has become subject to a claim by the other state of abandonment. [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]
2. Form prescribed. A claim by another state to recover property under this section must be presented in a form prescribed by the administrator, unless the administrator waives presentation of the form.
3. Decision within 90 days. The administrator shall decide a claim under this section not later than 90 days after it is presented. If the administrator determines that the other state is entitled under subsection 1 to custody of the property, the administrator shall allow the claim and pay or deliver the property to the other state.
4. May require indemnification. The administrator may require another state, before recovering property under this section, to agree to indemnify this State and its agents, officers and employees against any liability on a claim to the property.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2152.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2152. cover?
Section 2152. ("When property subject to recovery by another state") 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 § 2152.?
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