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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 17: CRIMES
Chapter 91: NUISANCES
17 §2801. Spite fences

Universal Citation:
17 ME Rev Stat § 2801 (2011 through 125th Legis)
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Subchapter 3: PARTICULAR NUISANCES

§2801. Spite fences

Any fence or other structure in the nature of a fence, unnecessarily exceeding 6 feet in height, maliciously kept and maintained for the purpose of annoying the owners or occupants of adjoining property, shall be deemed a private nuisance.

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