Maine § 471. - Area, body politic
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 471. — Area, body politic, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 471.. Area, body politic
The primary assessing district shall be composed of those municipalities named in the order issued by the State Tax Assessor. The residents of a primary assessing district are a body corporate and politic which may sue or be sued, appoint attorneys and adopt a seal. [PL 1975, c. 545, §14 (AMD).]
Where only one municipality is designated as a primary assessing unit, the municipality shall be the body corporate and the municipal officers the governing board, with the administration provisions of the assessing function to be enacted through municipal ordinance or charter provisions. Where a municipality is designated as a primary assessing unit, sections 472 to 474 shall not apply. [PL 1975, c. 545, §14 (AMD).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 471.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 471. cover?
Section 471. ("Area, body politic") 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 § 471.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 471. apply to my situation?
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