Maine § 9704. - Penalties not substitutes for existing liabilities
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 9704. — Penalties not substitutes for existing liabilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9704.. Penalties not substitutes for existing liabilities
None of the penalties imposed by this Part shall be considered as substitutes for or as repealing laws making persons guilty of crimes, offenses or acts of trespass or liable for civil damages to persons injured by such acts, except that any person who invokes the remedy of section 9324, subsection 2, is barred from an action at common law for damages so sued for. [PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 9704.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 9704. cover?
Section 9704. ("Penalties not substitutes for existing liabilities") 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 § 9704.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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