Maine § 3171. - Trustees of parish lands

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3171. — Trustees of parish lands, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3171.. Trustees of parish lands

When ministerial lands are vested in a parish, the assessors, clerk and treasurer, where no other trustees are appointed for that purpose, shall be a corporation and trustees of such ministerial fund with like powers and under like liabilities as the municipal officers, town clerk and treasurer; pay the annual income of such lands and of the proceeds of their sale according to the terms of the grants and reservations by which they were so vested; and at each annual meeting for choice of parish officers, exhibit an account of their proceedings and a statement of funds, receipts and expenditures.  

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3171.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3171. cover?

Section 3171. ("Trustees of parish lands") 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 § 3171.?

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