Maine § 460. - Conveyance of land abutting a road or way
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 460. — Conveyance of land abutting a road or way, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 460.. Conveyance of land abutting a road or way
A conveyance of land which abuts a town or private way, county road, highway or proposed, unaccepted way laid out on a subdivision plan recorded in the registry of deeds shall be deemed to convey all of the grantor's interest in the portion of the road or way which abuts the land, except: [PL 1987, c. 385, §3 (RPR).]
1. Proposed, unaccepted ways. With respect to a proposed, unaccepted way laid out on a subdivision plan recorded in the registry of deeds, those rights provided to owners of other lots in the subdivision by Title 23, section 3031; and
2. All roads and ways. With respect to a town or private way, county road or highway, an easement of access necessary to provide ingress and egress to property adjoining the town or private way, county road or highway which shall be preserved, unless the grantor expressly reserves his title to the road or way by a specific reference to the road or way contained in the conveyance.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 460.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 460. cover?
Section 460. ("Conveyance of land abutting a road or way") 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 § 460.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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