Me. Stat. tit. 35-A § 2708

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684

Section 2708 - Civil liability for utility property wrongfully obtained

A person may not obtain or exercise unauthorized control over the property of a utility with intent to deprive the utility of the property. A person who violates this section is liable in a civil action to the utility owning the property affected for: [2007, c. 553, §4(NEW).]

1.Cost of replacement. The cost of replacement of the utility property, as necessary;

[2007, c. 553, §4(NEW).]

2.Other costs. All other reasonable costs to the utility, including attorney's fees and costs of undertaking and completing the investigation resulting in a determination of liability; and

[2007, c. 553, §4(NEW).]

3.Civil penalty. A civil penalty not to exceed $3,000 due and payable to the utility for each violation of this section.

[2021, c. 318, §11(AMD).]

35-A M.R.S. § 2708

Amended by 2021SP1, c. 318,§ 11, eff. 10/18/2021.

2007, c. 553, § 4 (NEW) .