Title 1, §13: Land for fortifications or navigation aids; taking and ceding to United States; compensation

Title 1, §13: Land for fortifications or navigation aids; taking and ceding to United States; compensation Maine Legislature Maine Revised Statutes Session Law Statutes Maine State Constitution Information §13 PDF §13 MS-Word Statute Search Ch. 1 Contents Title 1 Contents List of Titles Maine Law & Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §12 Title 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS Chapter 1: SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION §14 §13. Land for fortifications or navigation aids; taking and ceding to United States; compensation Whenever the public exigencies require it, the Governor may take in the name of the State, by purchase and deed, or in the manner denoted, any lands or rights-of-way, for the purpose of erecting, using or maintaining any fort, fortification, arsenal, military connection, way, railroad, lighthouse, beacon or other aid to navigation, with all necessary rights, powers and privileges incident to their use, and may deliver possession and cede the jurisdiction thereof to the United States, on such terms as are deemed expedient.  [PL 1975, c. 771, §2 (AMD).] The owner of any land or rights taken shall have a just compensation therefor, to be determined as prescribed in section 12, provided that application is made within 5 years after the land is taken.  SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 771, §2 (AMD).

The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes · 7 State House Station · State House Room 108 · Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Data for this page extracted on 1/05/2026 08:29:22. Maine Government Legislature • Executive • Judicial • Agency Rules Visit the State House Tour Guide • Accessibility • Security Screening • Directions & Parking Email Office of the Revisor of Statutes