Maine Statutes
§ 17 §2856 — Securing dangerous buildings
In addition to other proceedings authorized by this subchapter, a municipality has the right to secure buildings that pose a serious threat to the public health and safety and to recover its expenses in so doing as provided in section 2853. If a building is secured under this section, notice in accordance with section 2857 must be given. This notice need not be given before securing the building if the threat to the public health and safety requires prompt action.
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Legislative History
PL 1979, c. 27, §6 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 136, §4 (AMD).
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§ 17 §2801
Spite fences§ 17 §2802
Miscellaneous nuisances§ 17 §2803
-- assignment of place for§ 17 §2804
-- complaints about§ 17 §2806
Sport shooting ranges§ 17 §2808
Alteration of surface water flow§ 17 §2851
Dangerous buildings§ 17 §2852
Appeal; hearing§ 17 §2853
Recovery of expenses§ 17 §2854
Costs§ 17 §2855
Entry into force by town vote§ 17 §2856
Securing dangerous buildings