Maine § 7011. - Injuring or tampering with signals
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7011. — Injuring or tampering with signals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7011.. Injuring or tampering with signals
Whoever intentionally and without right injures, destroys or molests any signal of a railroad corporation, or any line, wire, post, lamp or other structure or mechanism used in connection with any signal on a railroad or destroys, or in any manner interferes with the proper working of, any signal on a railroad, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 2 years. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7011.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7011. cover?
Section 7011. ("Injuring or tampering with signals") 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 § 7011.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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