Maine § 6213. - Approval of prior transfers
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6213. — Approval of prior transfers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6213.. Approval of prior transfers
1. Approval of tribal transfers. Any transfer of land or other natural resources located anywhere within the State, from, by, or on behalf of any Indian nation, or tribe or band of Indians including but without limitation any transfer pursuant to any treaty, compact or statute of any state, which transfer occurred prior to the effective date of this Act, shall be deemed to have been made in accordance with the laws of the State.
2. Approval of certain individual transfers. Any transfer of land or other natural resources located anywhere within the State, from, by or on behalf of any individual Indian, which occurred prior to December 1, 1873, including but without limitation any transfer pursuant to any treaty, compact or statute of any state, shall be deemed to have been made in accordance with the laws of the State.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6213.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6213. cover?
Section 6213. ("Approval of prior transfers") 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 § 6213.?
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