Maine § 6402. - Secretary of State as receiving officer

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§ 6402.. Secretary of State as receiving officer

The Secretary of State is hereby designated as the officer to receive all documents deposited pursuant to Articles VI and VII. The Secretary of State is directed to act as the repository for all such documents and to keep and make available upon request a complete list of the states with which this State is party to the Interpleader Compact, together with such other information as may be in his possession concerning the status of such compact in respect to enactment and withdrawals therefrom.  

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6402. cover?

Section 6402. ("Secretary of State as receiving officer") 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 § 6402.?

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