Maine § 2270. - Responsibility for maintenance of litter receptacles
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2270. — Responsibility for maintenance of litter receptacles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2270.. Responsibility for maintenance of litter receptacles
Responsibility for the removal of litter from litter receptacles placed at parks, beaches, campgrounds, trailer parks and other publicly owned public places shall remain upon those state and local agencies performing litter removal, and removal of litter from litter receptacles placed upon privately owned public places shall remain the responsibility of the owner of said premises. [PL 1971, c. 405, §1 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2270.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2270. cover?
Section 2270. ("Responsibility for maintenance of litter receptacles") 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 § 2270.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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