Maine § 979. - Saco River or tributaries

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 979. — Saco River or tributaries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 979.. Saco River or tributaries

If any boom on the Saco River, or any of the waters connected therewith, is so placed or constructed as to prevent the free and usual passage of timber down the river, the owner or occupant thereof, at the owner's or occupant's own expense, shall release and turn out the timber so detained, when requested to do so by the owner thereof, if it can be done with safety. If, for 2 days after request, the owner or occupant of the boom neglects or refuses to do so, the owner or occupant of the boom is liable to the owner of the timber in a civil action for all damages sustained by the owner of the timer.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §264 (COR).]

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 979.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 979. cover?

Section 979. ("Saco River or tributaries") 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 § 979.?

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Is this the official text of Maine law?

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