Maine § 2923-B. - Notice of service discontinuation
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2923-B. — Notice of service discontinuation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2923-B.. Notice of service discontinuation
1. Notice. A public safety answering point shall provide notice to the bureau prior to discontinuing service to a municipality, plantation, county or unorganized territory. A public safety answering point may not provide the notice under this subsection less than one year prior to the date that the public safety answering point discontinues service, unless the bureau finds reasonable grounds to authorize a shorter period of time for the notification. If appropriate, the bureau shall notify the department of the notice of discontinuing service received by the bureau from a public safety answering point.
2. Penalty. A public safety answering point that violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of up to $50 may be adjudged for each day that the notice provided prior to the discontinuance of service to the municipality by the public safety answering point is less than one year. The maximum fine under this subsection is $18,250.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2923-B.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2923-B. cover?
Section 2923-B. ("Notice of service discontinuation") 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 § 2923-B.?
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