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35-A §2708. Civil liability for utility property wrongfully obtained

35-A ME Rev Stat § 2708 (2019) (N/A)
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§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:   [PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW).]

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

[PL 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

[PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW).]

3.  Civil penalty.  A civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 due and payable to the utility for each violation of this section.

[PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW).

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