Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 27: INSPECTION OF METERS AND CIVIL LIABILITY
35-A §2708. Civil liability for utility property wrongfully obtained

§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 $3,000 due and payable to the utility for each violation of this section.  
[PL 2021, c. 318, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 318, §11 (AMD).

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