Maine § 565. - Bridges
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 565. — Bridges, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 565.. Bridges
1. Generally. The department has maintenance responsibility and capital responsibility for all bridges on state aid highways and town ways except as provided in subsection 2 or unless provided otherwise pursuant to section 566, subsection 5.
2. Low use or redundant bridges on town ways. A municipality has maintenance responsibility for all low use bridges on town ways and all redundant bridges on town ways.
For the capital improvement of a low use bridge on a town way or a redundant bridge on a town way located wholly within one municipality, the municipality shall pay 50% of the cost or 1% of its property valuation, whichever is less. For a bridge located on a town line, each municipality shall pay 25% of the cost of the capital improvement or 1% of its property valuation, whichever is less, unless the municipalities and the department agree otherwise. The department shall pay the remaining portion of the cost of the capital improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 565.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 565. cover?
Section 565. ("Bridges") 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 § 565.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 565." (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 § 565. apply to my situation?
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