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ME LD994
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Allison Hepler
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AI Summary
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Amends Maine law (23 MRSA §3121) governing cost-sharing for private road maintenance among property owners who share a common benefit from the road
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Establishes a 30-day delinquency period for unpaid maintenance costs after a written demand is delivered to the property owner at their municipal tax record address
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Requires written demands to include the vendor's name, purpose of the repair or maintenance, and the date the vendor was paid
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Allows property owners who share a common benefit in the road to bring civil action against delinquent owners for the amount owed plus interest, filing fees, collection costs, and reasonable attorney's fees
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Clarifies that residential properties may only be assessed one share of repair and maintenance costs regardless of how many owners are on record for that property
Legislative Description
An Act Regarding the Enforcement Provisions of the Law Governing Private Road Maintenance
Roads
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
4/8/2025