10- 146 C.M.R. ch. 10, § 5

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024
Section 146-10-5 - Birth in Moving Conveyance
A. Within the United States

When a birth occurs in a moving conveyance within the United States and the child is first removed from the conveyance in Maine, the birth shall be registered in Maine and the place where it is first removed shall be considered the place of birth.

B. Outside the United States

When a birth occurs in a moving conveyance while in international waters or air space or in a foreign country or its air space and the child is first removed from the conveyance in Maine, the birth shall be registered in Maine. The certificate shall show the actual place of birth insofar as can be determined. A certificate registered under this subsection is not evidence of United States citizenship.

10- 146 C.M.R. ch. 10, § 5