Maine § 906. - Application of payments to unpaid taxes
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 906. — Application of payments to unpaid taxes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 906.. Application of payments to unpaid taxes
The municipal officers of a municipality may, upon request of the municipal treasurer or the tax collector, require that any tax payment received from an individual as payment for any property tax be applied against outstanding or delinquent taxes due on that property in chronological order beginning with the oldest unpaid tax bill. Taxes may not be applied to a period for which an abatement request or appeal has not been resolved unless approved in writing by the taxpayer. [PL 1985, c. 653 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 906.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 906. cover?
Section 906. ("Application of payments to unpaid taxes") 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 § 906.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 906." (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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