Maine § 9703. - Partial payment of costs of suppressing forest fires
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 9703. — Partial payment of costs of suppressing forest fires, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9703.. Partial payment of costs of suppressing forest fires
Any person who intentionally or negligently causes a fire that burns forest, brush, grass or other lands or intentionally fails to take reasonable action to control a fire on that person's own land is liable civilly for restitution of costs incurred by state or municipal government entities in the suppression of that fire, up to the maximum amount of restitution permitted under section 9321. Compliance with section 9405-A does not relieve a railroad company of liability under this section. [PL 1993, c. 271, §3 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 271, §4 (AFF).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 9703.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 9703. cover?
Section 9703. ("Partial payment of costs of suppressing forest 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 § 9703.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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