Maine § 4403. - Ferry service between mainland and islands in Casco Bay
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4403. — Ferry service between mainland and islands in Casco Bay, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4403.. Ferry service between mainland and islands in Casco Bay
Whenever it is determined by the Public Utilities Commission that ferry transportation for persons and property between the mainland and the islands in Casco Bay located within the limits of the City of Portland and the Town of Cumberland can no longer feasibly be provided by private operators at rates established by the Public Utilities Commission, the Department of Transportation shall take such means as necessary to provide the service, either through contract with private operators or by acquiring and operating the necessary facilities as provided in this section. [PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §88 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4403.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4403. cover?
Section 4403. ("Ferry service between mainland and islands in Casco Bay") 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 § 4403.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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