Maine § 2194. - Interest and penalty for failure to act in timely manner
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2194. — Interest and penalty for failure to act in timely manner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2194.. Interest and penalty for failure to act in timely manner
1. Interest. A holder that fails to report, pay or deliver property within the time prescribed by this Act shall pay to the administrator interest at an annual rate of 18%, or 10% above the annual rate of discount in effect on the date the property should have been paid or delivered for the most recent issue of 52-week United States Treasury bills, on the property or value thereof from the date the property should have been reported, paid or delivered.
2. Civil penalty. Except as otherwise provided in section 2195 or 2196, the administrator may require a holder that fails to report, pay or deliver property within the time prescribed by this Act to pay to the administrator, in addition to interest included under subsection 1, a civil penalty of $200 for each day the duty is not performed, up to a cumulative maximum amount of $5,000.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2194.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2194. cover?
Section 2194. ("Interest and penalty for failure to act in timely manner") 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 § 2194.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 2194." (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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