Maine § 7201. - Land taken from railroad; notice and hearing
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7201. — Land taken from railroad; notice and hearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7201.. Land taken from railroad; notice and hearing
No town way, city street, public easement or highway taking land of any railroad corporation shall be located, unless a notice of the time and place of the hearing on the location has been served on the president, any vice-president, any director, the treasurer or any assistant treasurer, the general manager or the clerk of the corporation at least 7 days before the time for the hearing. In case a corporation has no officer within the State, service shall be made on its duly authorized agent or attorney within the State. Service in like manner shall be made on any corporation which operates a railroad of another corporation under lease or other agreement. [PL 1989, c. 398, §8 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7201.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7201. cover?
Section 7201. ("Land taken from railroad; notice and hearing") 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 § 7201.?
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