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24-A ME Rev Stat § 3041 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 4: GENERAL PROVISIONS|24-A §3041. Time limit for adjusting, paying fire loss; penalty

 §3041. Time limit for adjusting, paying fire loss; penalty 1.  In case of physical loss by fire to property insured by any insurer, the insurer or its representative shall begin adjustment of such loss within 20 days after the receipt of the notice of loss provided for by the policy.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] 2.  In any statute relating to fire insurance or in any policy of fire insurance, reference to the date of loss or the time when a loss occurs shall mean the day of the fire against which the policy insures.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3042 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 4: GENERAL PROVISIONS|24-A §3042. Loss information to be supplied

 §3042. Loss information to be supplied 1.  Request for information.  Every insurer shall provide loss information concerning an insurance policy to its insured within 30 calendar days of the receipt of a written request from the insured or an insurance agent or other authorized representative of the insured. An insurer may not cancel or refuse to renew an insurance policy for the nonpayment of premium during any period within which the insurer fails to provide the loss information requested under this section, unless the insured requests that information fewer than 45 calendar days prior to the expiration date of the insurance policy.   [PL 1989, c. 696, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Transmittal of request.  If an insured requests loss information from an insurance agent or an authorized representative of the insured, the representative or agent shall transmit the request for loss information to the insurer within 4 working days.   [PL 1989, c. 696, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Insurance policy" means the insurance policy relating to the loss information requested pursuant to this section.   [PL 1989, c. 696, §2 (NEW).]B. "Loss information" means the following items: the name of the insured, the date of the loss, the date the claim was received by the insurer, a description of the loss, any amount paid by the insurer on account of the loss, any amount reserved for the loss and whether the claim is open or closed.   [PL 1989, c. 696, §2 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 696, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 696, §2 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3043 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 4: GENERAL PROVISIONS|24-A §3043. Coverage for rental equipment permitted

 §3043. Coverage for rental equipment permitted 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Covered rental agreement" means a written agreement with a term of 30 continuous days or fewer setting forth the terms and conditions governing the use of covered rental equipment provided by a rental company.   [PL 2015, c. 77, §8 (NEW).]B. "Covered rental equipment" means equipment rented pursuant to a covered rental agreement for personal or household purposes.   [PL 2015, c. 77, §8 (NEW).]C. "Rental company" means a person or organization, including a franchisee, in the business of renting equipment to the public.   [PL 2015, c. 77, §8 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 77, §8 (NEW).] 2.  Coverage for rental equipment permitted.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title, a rental company may offer for sale an insurance policy insuring against the loss of or damage to covered rental equipment under a covered rental agreement.   [PL 2015, c. 77, §8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 77, §8 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3048 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 5: MAINE PROPERTY INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACT|24-A §3048. Scope of subchapter

 §3048. Scope of subchapter This subchapter shall apply to policies of insurance, other than automobile insurance and workers' compensation insurance, on risks located or resident in this State which are issued and take effect or which are renewed after the effective date of this subchapter and insuring against any of the following:   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §99 (AMD).]1.  Loss of or damage to real property which is used solely for residential purposes and which consists of not more than 4 apartments and which is owner-occupied;   [PL 1973, c. 239 (NEW).] 2.  Loss of or damage to personal property in which natural persons resident in specifically described real property of the kind described in subsection 1 have an insurable interest, except personal property used in the conduct of a commercial or industrial enterprise;   [PL 1973, c. 239 (NEW).] 3.  Legal liability of a natural person or persons for loss of, damage to or injury to persons or property, but not including policies primarily insuring risks arising from the conduct of a commercial or industrial enterprise.   [PL 1973, c. 239 (NEW).] Any policy written for a term longer than one year or with no fixed expiration date shall be considered, for purposes of this subchapter, written for successive policy terms of one year.   [PL 1979, c. 411, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 239 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 411, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §A99 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3048-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 5: MAINE PROPERTY INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACT|24-A §3048-A. Hearings

 §3048-A. Hearings Unless otherwise specified, all hearings held under this subchapter shall conform to the procedures set forth in the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV.   [PL 1977, c. 694, §427 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 694, §427 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3050 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 5: MAINE PROPERTY INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACT|24-A §3050. Delivery of notice

 §3050. Delivery of notice A notice of cancellation of a policy is not effective unless received by the named insured at least 20 days prior to the effective date of cancellation, or, when the cancellation is for nonpayment of premium, at least 10 days prior to the effective date of cancellation. Like notice must also be given to any party named as mortgagee on the policy. A postal service certificate of mailing to the named insured at the insured's last known address is conclusive proof of receipt on the 5th calendar day after mailing.   [PL 2007, c. 188, Pt. C, §10 (AMD).]Except for a policy that has been in effect for less than 90 days at the time notice of cancellation is received by the named insured, the reason for cancellation must accompany the notice, together with a notice of the right to apply for a hearing before the superintendent within 30 days, as provided in section 3054.   [PL 2007, c. 188, Pt. C, §10 (AMD).]  SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 239 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 414, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 347, §§10,11 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 172, §7 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 114, §5 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 188, Pt. C, §10 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3051 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 5: MAINE PROPERTY INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACT|24-A §3051. Notice of intent

 §3051. Notice of intent An insurer may not fail to renew a policy except by notice to the insured as provided in this subchapter. A notice of intention not to renew is not effective unless received by the named insured at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the policy. Like notice must also be given to any party named as mortgagee on the policy. A post office certificate of mailing to the named insured at the insured's last known address is conclusive proof of receipt on the 3rd calendar day after mailing. The reason must accompany the notice of intent not to renew, together with notification of the right to apply for a hearing before the superintendent within 30 days as provided.   [PL 2007, c. 188, Pt. C, §11 (AMD).]The reason or reasons for the intended nonrenewal action must accompany the notice of intent not to renew and the reason or reasons must be explicit. Explanations such as "underwriting reasons," "underwriting experience," "loss record," "location of risk," "credit report" and similar insurance terms are not by themselves acceptable explanations of an insurer's intended nonrenewal of a policy insuring property of the kind defined in section 3048. The reason for nonrenewal must be a good faith reason and related to the insurability of the property or a ground for cancellation pursuant to section 3049.   [PL 2003, c. 671, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).]This section does not apply:   [PL 2003, c. 671, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).]1.  If the insurer has manifested its willingness to renew;   [PL 2005, c. 114, §6 (AMD).] 2.  If the insured fails to pay any premium due or any advance premium required by the insurer for renewal; or   [PL 2005, c. 114, §7 (AMD).] 3.  If the insurer has transferred a policy to an affiliate.   [PL 2007, c. 188, Pt. C, §11 (AMD).] Prior to the date of renewal of a policy that has been transferred by an insurer to an affiliate, the insured must receive notice of any changes to the terms of the policy that are less favorable to the insured.   [PL 2007, c. 188, Pt. C, §11 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 239 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 414, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 144 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 347, §12 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 671, §A8 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 114, §§6-8 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 188, Pt. C, §11 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3052 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 5: MAINE PROPERTY INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACT|24-A §3052. Duplicate coverage

 §3052. Duplicate coverage If an insured obtains a replacement policy which provides equal or more extensive coverage for any property designated in both policies, the first insurer's coverage of such property may be terminated by failure to renew as of the effective time and date of the replacement policy, whether or not the first insurer complies with all provisions of section 3051.   [PL 1973, c. 239 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 239 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3053 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 5: MAINE PROPERTY INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACT|24-A §3053. Renewal not a waiver or estoppel

 §3053. Renewal not a waiver or estoppel Renewal of a policy shall not constitute a waiver or estoppel with respect to grounds for cancellation which existed before the effective date of renewal.   [PL 1973, c. 239 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 239 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3054 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 5: MAINE PROPERTY INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACT|24-A §3054. Hearing before Superintendent of Insurance

 §3054. Hearing before Superintendent of Insurance A named insured who has received a statement of reason for cancellation, or of reason for an insurer's intent not to renew a policy, may, within 30 days of the receipt of a statement of reason, request a hearing before the Superintendent of Insurance. The purpose of this hearing is limited to establishing the existence of the proof or evidence used by the insurer in its reason for cancellation or intent not to renew. The burden of proof of the reason for cancellation or intent not to renew is on the insurer. If an insurer's reason for nonrenewal is not based on a ground for cancellation permitted under section 3049, the insurer must provide proof or evidence that the reason for nonrenewal is a good faith reason and related to the insurability of the property. A statement from the insurer that the risk does not meet the insurer's underwriting guidelines alone is not considered sufficient proof or evidence. The superintendent shall adopt rules for carrying out this section. The superintendent may order the policy to continue in effect both pending and, if the superintendent finds in favor of the insured, subsequent to a hearing. If the superintendent finds in favor of the insurer at a hearing, the superintendent may order the policy to remain in force for 14 days to allow the insured to obtain other coverage.   [PL 2003, c. 671, Pt. A, §9 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 239 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 347, §13 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 172, §8 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 671, §A9 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3055 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 5: MAINE PROPERTY INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACT|24-A §3055. Superintendent's authority to suspend

 §3055. Superintendent's authority to suspend In the event of impairment or serious financial difficulty of an insurer or insurers, the superintendent shall have the authority to suspend the provisions of the Maine Property Insurance Cancellation Control Act from applying to the policies of the financially distressed insurer or insurers.   [PL 1977, c. 414, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 414, §6 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3055-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 5: MAINE PROPERTY INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACT|24-A §3055-A. Discontinuance of a line of business

 §3055-A. Discontinuance of a line of business If an insurer files a plan with the superintendent to discontinue business in a line of insurance subject to this subchapter, the superintendent may authorize the nonrenewal of policies in that line of business if the plan filed by the insurer demonstrates the availability of substantially similar coverage in the admitted market. The nonrenewal of a policyholder pursuant to this section may not be considered by an insurer in future coverage determinations. An insurer may resume transacting business in a line of insurance discontinued pursuant to this section upon written notification to the superintendent.   [PL 2005, c. 49, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 544, §10 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 49, §2 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3056 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 5: MAINE PROPERTY INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACT|24-A §3056. Nonliability for certain statements

 §3056. Nonliability for certain statements 1.  Notices.  Except as provided in Title 10, chapter 209‑B, no insurer or licensed agent or employee of the insurer may be held liable in any civil action for statements made in a notice of cancellation or intent not to renew under this chapter if:   A. The statements were made in good faith;   [PL 1979, c. 112, §2 (NEW).]B. The statements are reasonably related to the reason for cancellation or intent not to renew; and   [PL 1979, c. 112, §2 (NEW).]C. In the case of a notice of cancellation, the reason for cancellation is a reason permitted under section 3049.   [PL 1979, c. 112, §2 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. C, §15 (AMD).] 2.  Hearings.  Except as provided in Title 10, chapter 209‑B, no person may be held liable in any civil action for statements made or information given at a hearing held under this chapter if:   A. The statements were made or the information was given in good faith;   [PL 1979, c. 112, §2 (NEW).]B. The statements or the information are reasonably related to the reason for cancellation or intent not to renew; and   [PL 1979, c. 112, §2 (NEW).]C. In the case of a hearing held on a notice of cancellation, the reason for cancellation is a reason permitted under section 3049.   [PL 1979, c. 112, §2 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. C, §15 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 112, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. C, §15 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3057 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 5: MAINE PROPERTY INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACT|24-A §3057. Actions related to age of dwelling prohibited

 §3057. Actions related to age of dwelling prohibited An insurance company authorized to transact business in this State may not cancel or refuse to issue or renew a property insurance policy subject to this subchapter solely on the basis of the age of the dwelling and without consideration of the current condition of the property.   [PL 2003, c. 671, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 671, §A10 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3058 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 5: MAINE PROPERTY INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACT|24-A §3058. Refusal based on previous owner's losses

 §3058. Refusal based on previous owner's losses An insurance company authorized to transact business in this State may not refuse to issue a property insurance policy subject to this subchapter for the sole reason that a previous owner of the property submitted claims for losses to the property.   [PL 2003, c. 671, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 671, §A10 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3059 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 5: MAINE PROPERTY INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACT|24-A §3059. Insurer valuation of property; increase in premium; notice

 §3059. Insurer valuation of property; increase in premium; notice 1.  Increase in valuation.  If an insurer determines that the stated insured value of a property covered by a policy subject to this subchapter should be increased to depict more accurately its current value and the increase in valuation will result in an increase in premium for the policy, then the increase in the stated insured value and the corresponding increase in premium may be implemented only at the time of renewal.   [PL 2003, c. 671, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).] 2.  Notice.  If an insurer increases the stated insured value in accordance with subsection 1, then the insurer must provide notice to the named insured on the policy at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the renewal policy stating the reason for the increase in premium and the amount of premium increase associated with the increase in valuation. The notice also must state that upon written request by the named insured the insurer will disclose the specific reasons and specific property characteristics that contributed to the resulting increase in stated value.   [PL 2003, c. 671, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).] 3.  Exemptions.  This section does not apply to routinely scheduled increases in valuation under the policy based on inflation or to increases in the stated insured value of a property agreed to by the insured.   [PL 2003, c. 671, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 671, §A10 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3061 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 41: PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS|Subchapter 5: MAINE PROPERTY INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACT|24-A §3061. Uniform policy standards concerning hurricane deductible programs

 §3061. Uniform policy standards concerning hurricane deductible programs The superintendent shall adopt rules establishing procedures and standards for an insurer that uses a hurricane deductible program or programs regarding the applicability of hurricane deductibles. Procedures and standards must include without limitation uniform policy standards and the form of notice that the insurer must provide to the named insured under a policy subject to this subchapter issued by the insurer. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2013, c. 38, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 38, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 47: ORGANIZATION, CORPORATE POWERS, PROCEDURES OF DOMESTIC LEGAL RESERVE STOCK AND MUTUAL INSURERS|Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL POWERS|24-A §3301. Scope of chapter

 §3301. Scope of chapter This chapter applies only as to domestic stock and mutual insurers transacting insurance on the cash premium or legal reserve plan.   [PL 1973, c. 788, §107 (AMD).]1.   [PL 1973, c. 788, §107 (RP).] 2.   [PL 1973, c. 788, §107 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 788, §107 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3302 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 47: ORGANIZATION, CORPORATE POWERS, PROCEDURES OF DOMESTIC LEGAL RESERVE STOCK AND MUTUAL INSURERS|Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL POWERS|24-A §3302. Insurers to be organized under this Title

 §3302. Insurers to be organized under this Title All domestic stock and mutual legal reserve insurers hereafter organized shall be organized under the provisions of this Title, and not otherwise.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3303 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 47: ORGANIZATION, CORPORATE POWERS, PROCEDURES OF DOMESTIC LEGAL RESERVE STOCK AND MUTUAL INSURERS|Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL POWERS|24-A §3303. Reservation of power

 §3303. Reservation of power The Legislature shall have power to amend, repeal or modify this Title at pleasure.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3304 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 47: ORGANIZATION, CORPORATE POWERS, PROCEDURES OF DOMESTIC LEGAL RESERVE STOCK AND MUTUAL INSURERS|Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL POWERS|24-A §3304. Applicability of general corporation statutes

 §3304. Applicability of general corporation statutes Domestic stock and mutual insurers shall be governed by the applicable provisions of the general statutes of this State relating to private corporations organized for profit, as such statutes are now or hereafter may be constituted, except where such general statutes are in conflict with the express provisions of this Title and the reasonable implications thereof, and in which case the provisions of this Title shall govern.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3305 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 47: ORGANIZATION, CORPORATE POWERS, PROCEDURES OF DOMESTIC LEGAL RESERVE STOCK AND MUTUAL INSURERS|Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL POWERS|24-A §3305. "Stock," "mutual" insurers defined

 §3305. "Stock," "mutual" insurers defined 1.  A "stock" insurer is as defined in section 400.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] 2.  A "mutual" insurer is as defined in section 401.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 3308 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 47: ORGANIZATION, CORPORATE POWERS, PROCEDURES OF DOMESTIC LEGAL RESERVE STOCK AND MUTUAL INSURERS|Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL POWERS|24-A §3308. Certificate of Secretary of State (REPEALED)

 §3308. Certificate of Secretary of State (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 56, §17 (RP).