Maine § 3651. - Lien for wages; preference
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3651. — Lien for wages; preference, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3651.. Lien for wages; preference
A person who digs, hauls or furnishes rock for the manufacture of lime has a lien on the lime for that person's personal service, and on the rock so furnished, for 30 days after the rock is manufactured into lime or until the lime is sold or shipped on board a vessel. A person who labors in quarrying or cutting and dressing granite in a quarry has a lien for that person's wages on all the granite quarried or cut and dressed in the quarry by that person or that person's co-laborers for 30 days after the granite is cut and dressed or until the granite is sold or shipped on board a vessel. A person who labors in mining, quarrying or manufacturing slate in a quarry has a lien for the wages of that person's labor on all slate mined, quarried or manufactured in the quarry by that person or that person's co-laborers for 30 days after the slate arrives at the port of shipment and until it has been shipped on board a vessel or laden in a car. The liens take precedence over all other claims and may be enforced by attachment within the times in this section. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §90 (COR).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3651.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3651. cover?
Section 3651. ("Lien for wages; preference") 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 § 3651.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 3651." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 3651. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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