Maine legal term
Farmland in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Farmland” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Maine criminal code.
What does “Farmland” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Farmland" means land used for the production of fruits, vegetables, grains, hay or herbs that consists of 5 or more contiguous acres. (17 M.R.S. § 3853-D)
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