Maine § 974. - Right of owner to search for lost logs
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 974. — Right of owner to search for lost logs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 974.. Right of owner to search for lost logs
The owner of logs, masts or spars referred to in section 971 or the owner's agent may at any time enter in a peaceable manner upon any mill, mill-brow, boom or raft of logs or other timber in search of that lost property. Whoever willfully prevents or obstructs a search for that lost property forfeits for each offense not less than $20 nor more than $50, to the person by whom or on whose account the entry was claimed, to be recovered in a civil action. [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §141 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 974.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 974. cover?
Section 974. ("Right of owner to search for lost logs") 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 § 974.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 974." (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 § 974. apply to my situation?
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