Maine legal term
Public utility system in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Public utility system” 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 “Public utility system” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Public utility system" includes any pipeline, gas, electric, steam, water, oil, transportation, sanitation, communication or other system operated for public use regardless of ownership. 21-B. (17-A M.R.S. § 2)
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