Maine § 755. - Bond
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 755. — Bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 755.. Bond
The municipal officers shall require each tax collector to give a corporate surety bond for the faithful discharge of the tax collector's duty to the inhabitants of the municipality in the sum and with such sureties as the municipal officers approve. The tax collector may furnish a bond signed by individuals if such individuals submit to the municipal officers a detailed sworn statement as to their personal financial ability, which must be found acceptable by the municipal officers. [PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. D, §26 (AMD).]
Such bond, after its approval and acceptance, must be recorded by the clerk in the municipal records, and such record is prima facie evidence of the contents of such bond, but a failure to so record is not a defense in any action upon such bond. [PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. D, §26 (AMD).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 755.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 755. cover?
Section 755. ("Bond") 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 § 755.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 755." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 755. apply to my situation?
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