Maine § 6023. - Injuring fences; turning animals into railroad enclosure
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6023. — Injuring fences; turning animals into railroad enclosure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6023.. Injuring fences; turning animals into railroad enclosure
1. Injuring fence. A person may not take down or intentionally injure a fence erected to protect the line of a railroad.
2. Turning animals into railroad enclosure. A person may not turn a horse, cattle or other animal upon or within the enclosure of a railroad.
3. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6023.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6023. cover?
Section 6023. ("Injuring fences; turning animals into railroad enclosure") 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 § 6023.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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