Maine legal term
Forest land in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Forest land” 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 “Forest land” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Forest land" means land used for the production of forest products. (17 M.R.S. § 3853-D)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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