Maine § 703. - Select board to act as assessors
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 703. — Select board to act as assessors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 703.. Select board to act as assessors
If any municipality does not choose assessors and is not a part of a primary assessing area, the members of the select board are the assessors, and each of them must be sworn as an assessor. A member of the select board who is an assessor pursuant to this paragraph may resign the position of assessor without resigning office as a member of the select board. The position of assessor must then be filled by appointment pursuant to Title 30‑A, section 2602, subsection 2. [PL 2021, c. 275, §55 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 703.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 703. cover?
Section 703. ("Select board to act as assessors") 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 § 703.?
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