Maine § 7213. - Crossings kept open part of year; expense apportioned
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7213. — Crossings kept open part of year; expense apportioned, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7213.. Crossings kept open part of year; expense apportioned
Each temporary crossing shall be kept open only during the time each year as the parties interested in the crossing may agree on, or as the Department of Transportation may specify in cases where the department directs the crossings to be established. When the department directs any temporary crossing to be established, it shall determine who shall bear the expense of establishing and maintaining the crossing and it may, if it sees fit, apportion the expense between the railroad company and the person or persons who have petitioned for the crossing. The expense of the crossing signs and the planking between the rails shall in any event be borne by the railroad company. [PL 1989, c. 398, §8 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7213.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7213. cover?
Section 7213. ("Crossings kept open part of year; expense apportioned") 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 § 7213.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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