Maine § 899. - Municipalities may choose another tax collector
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 899. — Municipalities may choose another tax collector, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 899.. Municipalities may choose another tax collector
A municipality may, at any time, proceed to the choice of another tax collector to complete the collection of taxes, who must be sworn and give the security required of the first tax collector. The assessors or, in the case of primary assessing areas, the municipal officers shall deliver to the tax collector the uncollected assessments, with a proper warrant for their collection, and the tax collector shall proceed as prescribed in this subchapter. [PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. D, §43 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 899.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 899. cover?
Section 899. ("Municipalities may choose another tax collector") 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 § 899.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 899." (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 § 899. apply to my situation?
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