Me. Stat. tit. 35-A § 2707

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 634

Section 2707 - Civil liability for damages to utility property

A person may not intentionally, knowingly or recklessly damage, destroy or tamper with property of a utility having no reasonable grounds to believe that the person has a right to do so if such conduct creates a risk of interruption or impairment of services rendered to the public or causes a substantial interruption or impairment of services rendered to the public. A person who violates this section is liable in a civil action to the utility owning the property affected for: [2007, c. 553, §3 (NEW).]

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

[2007, c. 553, §3 (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 under this section; and

[2007, c. 553, §3 (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, §10 (AMD).]

35-A M.R.S. § 2707

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

2007, c. 553, § 3 (NEW) .