Maine § 3962. - Regulation of radio waves; disturbing reception
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3962. — Regulation of radio waves; disturbing reception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3962.. Regulation of radio waves; disturbing reception
It shall be unlawful to use any radio receiving set which radiates radio waves between 200 meters wave length and 550 meters wave length which causes interference with the reception of any other radio receiving set. Whoever knowingly, maliciously or wantonly by any means unreasonably disturbs the reception of radio waves used for radiotelephony, between 200 meters wave length and 550 meters wave length, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50, to be recovered by complaint in the District Court.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3962.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3962. cover?
Section 3962. ("Regulation of radio waves; disturbing reception") 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 § 3962.?
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