Maine § 3359. - Minimum excavation for pavement on a concrete base
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3359. — Minimum excavation for pavement on a concrete base, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3359.. Minimum excavation for pavement on a concrete base
Unless otherwise required in a municipal ordinance or regulation, when any excavation is made in any paved public highway and the pavement is laid on a concrete base, the excavation must have the pavement and concrete cut back on each side of the excavation ditch a distance of 8 inches, and in issuing the permits for cutting the pavement this extra width must be charged to the person applying for the permits. [PL 1999, c. 337, §10 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3359.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3359. cover?
Section 3359. ("Minimum excavation for pavement on a concrete base") 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 § 3359.?
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