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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 23: HIGHWAYS
Chapter 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES
23 §1917-A. Unlawful removal of political signs

Universal Citation:
23 ME Rev Stat § 1917-A (2011 through 125th Legis)
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Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW

§1917-A. Unlawful removal of political signs

1. Taking, defacing or disturbing political sign; civil violation. A person who takes, defaces or disturbs a lawfully placed sign bearing political messages relating to a general election, primary election or referendum commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of up to $250 may be adjudged.

[ 1989, c. 315, (NEW) .]

2. Application. This section does not apply to:

A. A person authorized by a candidate or political committee to remove signs placed by or at the direction of that candidate or political committee; and [1989, c. 315, (NEW).]

B. The landowner, or agent of the landowner, on whose property a sign has been placed. [1989, c. 315, (NEW).]

[ 1989, c. 315, (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 315, (NEW).

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