Maine § 8108. - Time for allowance or denial of claims
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 8108. — Time for allowance or denial of claims, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8108.. Time for allowance or denial of claims
Within 120 days after the filing of the claim with the governmental entity, the governmental entity shall act thereon and notify the claimant in writing of its approval or denial of the monetary damages claimed. A claim shall be deemed to have been denied if at the end of the 120-day period the governmental entity has failed to approve or deny the claim. [PL 1977, c. 2, §2 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 8108.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 8108. cover?
Section 8108. ("Time for allowance or denial of claims") 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 § 8108.?
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