Maine § 8903. - General deputy wardens
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 8903. — General deputy wardens, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8903.. General deputy wardens
The director may appoint general deputy wardens as an adjunct to the personnel regularly employed in the forest fire control program. They shall aid in forest fire prevention and shall take immediate action to control any unauthorized forest fires, employ assistance when required and notify the nearest forest ranger or town forest fire warden with dispatch. Such general deputy wardens and those they employ may receive the prevailing local fire fighting wages for the period so engaged. [PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 8903.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 8903. cover?
Section 8903. ("General deputy wardens") 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 § 8903.?
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