Maine § 7228. - Railroad company may enter private property
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7228. — Railroad company may enter private property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7228.. Railroad company may enter private property
For the purpose of creating and maintaining the fair view mentioned in sections 7221 to 7227 or for the purpose of improving the view at one or more angles, any steam railroad company subject to this chapter may enter on private property and remove any embankment or other obstruction except a dwelling house. The owner of the property is entitled to damages, and may have the damages estimated and paid in a manner provided in chapter 607, and there is the same right of appeal as given in that chapter. [PL 1989, c. 398, §8 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7228.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7228. cover?
Section 7228. ("Railroad company may enter private property") 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 § 7228.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 7228. apply to my situation?
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