Maine § 3161. - Fee in ministerial and school land in existing towns
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3161. — Fee in ministerial and school land in existing towns, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3161.. Fee in ministerial and school land in existing towns
Where lands have been granted or reserved for the use of the ministry or first settled minister, or for the use of schools, in any town incorporated and in existence on January 1, 1973, and the fee in these lands has not vested in some particular parish therein or in some individual, it shall vest in the inhabitants of such town and not in any particular parish therein for such uses. The inhabitants of any such town shall hold and enjoy said public reserved lands subject to the control of and subject to responsibilities imposed by the State. [PL 1973, c. 628, §4 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3161.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3161. cover?
Section 3161. ("Fee in ministerial and school land in existing towns") 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 § 3161.?
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