Maine § 9204. - Payment of costs
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 9204. — Payment of costs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9204.. Payment of costs
Municipalities shall pay the costs for controlling and extinguishing forest fires up to 1/4 of 1% of their state valuation on a calendar year basis. These costs must be approved by the forest fire warden in charge. A municipality going to the aid of another, even to protect itself, when requested by the state forest ranger in charge, is entitled to be paid by the municipality aided if the total suppression cost of the municipality is not over 1/4 of 1% of its state valuation. [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. MM, §1 (RPR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 9204.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 9204. cover?
Section 9204. ("Payment of costs") 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 § 9204.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 9204." (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 § 9204. apply to my situation?
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