Maine criminal charge
Maintaining an unprotected well in Maine
Maintaining an unprotected well is a Class E Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 513. As a Class E Crime, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Maine sets for that offense class. Maine classifies crimes as Class A through Class E — it does not use the words felony or misdemeanor. Default maximum terms and fines are set by 17-A M.R.S. §1604 and §1704; murder is unclassified and sentenced separately under 17-A M.R.S. §1603.
Defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 513.
What is the penalty for maintaining an unprotected well in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(E)); individual statutes may specify a different maximum) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(5)); organizations up to $10,000 (§1705); statute-specific fines may differ) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
Applies to current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification).
Common questions about maintaining an unprotected well in Maine
What class of crime is maintaining an unprotected well in Maine?
Maintaining an unprotected well is a Class E Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 513.
What are the penalties for maintaining an unprotected well in Maine?
As a Class E Crime, maintaining an unprotected well carries up to 6 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 (current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification)).
Which Maine statute covers maintaining an unprotected well?
Maintaining an unprotected well is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 513 (Maintaining an unprotected well).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.