Maine § 2153. - Claim for property by person claiming to be owner
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2153. — Claim for property by person claiming to be owner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2153.. Claim for property by person claiming to be owner
1. Claim for property. A person claiming to be the owner of property held under this Act by the administrator may file a claim for the property on a form prescribed by the administrator. The claimant must verify the claim as to its completeness and accuracy.
2. Waive; pay or deliver directly. The administrator may waive the requirement in subsection 1 and may pay or deliver property directly to a person if:
A. The person receiving the property or payment is shown to be the apparent owner included on a report filed under section 2091; and [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]
B. The administrator reasonably believes the person is entitled to receive the property or payment. [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]
If a claimant has an agreement pursuant to subchapter 13 with a professional investigator licensed under Title 32, chapter 89, the administrator shall deliver the payment or property to the professional investigator.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2153.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2153. cover?
Section 2153. ("Claim for property by person claiming to be owner") 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 § 2153.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 2153. apply to my situation?
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