§651. Milldams and canals
Any person may on the person's own land erect and maintain a watermill and dams to raise water for working it, upon and across any stream not navigable; or, for the purpose of propelling mills or machinery, may cut a canal and erect walls and embankments upon the person's own land, not exceeding one mile in length, and thereby divert from its natural channel the water of any stream not navigable, upon the terms and conditions and subject to the regulations hereinafter expressed. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §245 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §245 (COR).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
Chapter 5: GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO RIVERS AND STREAMS
Article 1: ERECTION AND FLOWAGE RIGHTS
Subarticle 2: RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES
38 §653. --injury to existing mill or canal
38 §654. --restrictions as to height and duration
38 §655. --damages for flowing or diversion; limitations
38 §657. Ice cutting and harvesting