Maine § 3111. - Different denomination; division of time
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3111. — Different denomination; division of time, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3111.. Different denomination; division of time
When a house of public worship is owned by persons of different denominations and when an organized society, or its members, own 5 pews therein, one or more of the minority owning not less than 5 pews may apply to a justice of the peace to obtain a division of the time of occupying the house. The justice of the peace shall call a meeting of the owners by posting a notice in a public place in or about the house, 30 days at least before the meeting, stating the time, place and object of the meeting. [RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. E, §46 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3111.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3111. cover?
Section 3111. ("Different denomination; division of time") 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 § 3111.?
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