§973. Presumptions; double damages
In prosecutions under section 971 if a log, mast or spar is found in the possession of the accused partly destroyed, partly sawed or manufactured, or with the marks cut out or altered, not being that person's property, it is presumptive evidence of that person's guilt. The burden of proof is then on that person. Whoever is guilty of the offense described in section 971 is liable to the owner, in a civil action, for double the value of the log, mast or spar so dealt with. [RR 2003, c. 2, §118 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2003, c. 2, §118 (COR).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
38 §972. Conversion as larceny (REPEALED)
38 §973. Presumptions; double damages
38 §974. Right of owner to search for lost logs
38 §975. Intermixed logs and timber; lien for expenses; libel
38 §976. Logs or timber lodged on banks; forfeiture; advertisement
38 §977. Owner may remove on tender of damages; damages for landowner
38 §978. Conversion of railroad sleepers, ship knees or cedar lumber; double damages