Maine § 7009. - Stranger entering or leaving moving train; liability of corporation not affected
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7009. — Stranger entering or leaving moving train; liability of corporation not affected, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7009.. Stranger entering or leaving moving train; liability of corporation not affected
Any person, other than a servant or employee of the road, or a passenger holding a ticket for a passage over the road, or mail agent or expressman, who gets upon or leaves any steam engine, tender or car at any place outside of a railroad station while that engine, tender or car is in motion, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $10 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days. This provision does not affect the liability of any railroad corporation for injuries or damages caused by the fault or negligence of the corporation or its servants. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7009.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7009. cover?
Section 7009. ("Stranger entering or leaving moving train; liability of corporation not affected") 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 § 7009.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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