Maine § 9321-A. - Possession and production of permit required; violation
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 9321-A. — Possession and production of permit required; violation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9321-A.. Possession and production of permit required; violation
1. Possession and production of permit in organized territory. Any person, firm or corporation that engages in out-of-door burning in any municipality, plantation or village corporation as permitted by this article shall possess the permit at the scene of the burning and shall produce the permit on the demand of authorized persons, including fire chiefs, town forest fire wardens or their designated agents, state forest rangers, municipal code enforcement officers and any law enforcement officer as defined in Title 17‑A. A person, firm or corporation that is issued an electronic permit pursuant to section 9326 or section 9327 may produce the permit on an electronic device.
2. Violation. Any person, firm or corporation which violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 may be adjudged.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 9321-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 9321-A. cover?
Section 9321-A. ("Possession and production of permit required; violation") 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.
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