Maine § 3852. - Labor and materials; owners of dry docks or marine railways
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3852. — Labor and materials; owners of dry docks or marine railways, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3852.. Labor and materials; owners of dry docks or marine railways
A person who furnishes labor or materials for building a vessel has a lien on it for the labor and materials, which may be enforced by attachment of the vessel within 4 days after it is launched, but if the labor and materials have been so furnished by virtue of a contract not fully completed at the time of the launching of the vessel, the lien may be enforced within 4 days after the contract has been completed. The person has a lien on the materials furnished before they become part of the vessel, which may be enforced by attachment. The owners of a dry dock or marine railway used for a vessel have a lien on the vessel for the use of the dock or railway, to be enforced by attachment within 4 days after the last day in which the dock or railway is used or occupied by the vessel. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §93 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3852.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3852. cover?
Section 3852. ("Labor and materials; owners of dry docks or marine railways") 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 § 3852.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 3852." (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 § 3852. apply to my situation?
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