Maine § 6151. - Discharge or foreclosure by treasurer
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6151. — Discharge or foreclosure by treasurer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6151.. Discharge or foreclosure by treasurer
When a mortgage is made or assigned to the State, the Treasurer of State may demand and receive the money due thereon and discharge it by his deed of release. After breach of the condition, he may, in person or by his agent, make use of the like means for the purpose of foreclosure, which an individual mortgagee might, as prescribed in section 6321. [PL 1975, c. 552, §3 (AMD).]
All mortgages in the name of the State and made under the Revised Statutes of 1944, chapter 30 shall be collected, discharged or foreclosed in accordance with this section.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6151.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6151. cover?
Section 6151. ("Discharge or foreclosure by treasurer") 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.
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