Maine § 3706. - Fines collected by assessment as taxes
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3706. — Fines collected by assessment as taxes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3706.. Fines collected by assessment as taxes
When a fine is imposed on a town under sections 3701 to 3704, the clerk of the court shall certify it forthwith to the assessors, who shall assess the amount thereof as other town taxes, certify the same to said clerk and cause the amount to be collected by their collector, who shall pay the same to such agent at such time as the court orders. If not paid by that time, the clerk on application of such agent shall issue a warrant for its collection, as the Treasurer of State may do for the collection of a state tax.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3706.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3706. cover?
Section 3706. ("Fines collected by assessment as taxes") 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 § 3706.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 3706." (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?
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How does Maine § 3706. apply to my situation?
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