Maine § 9402. - Report of fires
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 9402. — Report of fires, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9402.. Report of fires
All fires starting upon the right-of-way of any railroad or lands adjacent thereto shall be immediately reported to the forest ranger or town forest fire warden by any railroad employee stating the location and origin of such fire and, if the fire was started by a locomotive, the number thereof. [PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 9402.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 9402. cover?
Section 9402. ("Report of fires") 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 § 9402.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 9402." (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 § 9402. apply to my situation?
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