Maine § 772. - Petition to raise ways and enlarge water vents
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 772. — Petition to raise ways and enlarge water vents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 772.. Petition to raise ways and enlarge water vents
When the owners of mills carried by the water of a stream, or the owners of water power for operating mills, find or apprehend that the necessary head of water for working or reservoir purposes cannot be obtained, or when their existing rights in respect to the same cannot be exercised without overflowing some highway or town way, they may petition the county commissioners for permission to raise such ways and to enlarge the water vent thereof. Such commissioners shall appoint a time and place for a hearing on the petition and give notice thereof to all parties interested as provided in Title 23, section 2052, and such notice may be proved in the manner therein provided.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 772.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 772. cover?
Section 772. ("Petition to raise ways and enlarge water vents") 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 § 772.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 772." (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 § 772. apply to my situation?
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