Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 507-A – Interference with cemetery or burial ground
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1. No person may intentionally or knowingly destroy, mutilate, deface, injure or remove any tomb, monument, gravestone, marker or other structure placed or designed as a memorial for the dead, or any portion or fragment of any such memorial, or any fence, railing, curb or other enclosure for the burial of the dead.
[PL 1987, c. 326, §2 (NEW).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D crime | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
2. Subsection 1 does not apply to any person:
B. Who meets the requirements governing eminent domain as established by state or federal law. [PL 1987, c. 326, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 326, §2 (NEW).]
3. Any person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class D crime.
[PL 1987, c. 326, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 326, §2 (NEW).