Maine § 2797. - Mills and dams; fences and buildings on public ways
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2797. — Mills and dams; fences and buildings on public ways, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2797.. Mills and dams; fences and buildings on public ways
The erection and maintenance of watermills and dams to raise water for working them upon or across streams not navigable as provided in Title 38, chapter 5, shall not be deemed a nuisance, unless they become offensive to the neighborhood, or injurious to the public health, or unless they occasion injuries or annoyances of a kind not authorized by said chapter. Fences and buildings fronting on public ways, commons or lands appropriated to public use shall not be deemed nuisances when erected for the times and in the manner provided in Title 23, section 2952, unless the owner of the same shall be estopped as therein provided from justifying his occupation within the limits of said way.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2797.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2797. cover?
Section 2797. ("Mills and dams; fences and buildings on public ways") 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 § 2797.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 2797." (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 § 2797. apply to my situation?
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