# 18-B M.R.S. § 109: 18-B §109. Methods and waiver of notice

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C1_S109

## Section

- **Citation:** 18-B M.R.S. § 109
- **Heading:** 18-B §109. Methods and waiver of notice
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 18-B / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 109

## Text

1. Manner. Notice to a person under this Code or the sending of a document to a person under this Code must be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document. Permissible methods of notice or for sending a document include first-class mail, personal delivery, delivery to the person's last known place of residence or place of business or a properly directed electronic message. [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]

2. Notice not required. Notice otherwise required under this Code or a document otherwise required to be sent under this Code need not be provided to a person whose identity or location is unknown to and not reasonably ascertainable by the trustee. [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]

3. Waiver. Notice under this Code or the sending of a document under this Code may be waived by the person to be notified or sent the document. [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]

4. Notice of judicial proceeding. Notice of a judicial proceeding must be given as provided in the applicable Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]

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