Maine § 6017. - Station grounds not to be taken by another company
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6017. — Station grounds not to be taken by another company, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6017.. Station grounds not to be taken by another company
No railroad corporation may take the grounds occupied by any other railroad company and necessary for its use for station purposes, without its consent. When application is made to take those grounds, the Department of Transportation, upon notice and hearing, shall determine whether the land proposed to be taken is necessary or not and whether any public necessity requires it to be taken. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6017.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6017. cover?
Section 6017. ("Station grounds not to be taken by another company") 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 § 6017.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 6017." (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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