# 30-A M.R.S. § 2607: 30-A §2607. Neglect of official duty

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T30-A_P2_C123_S2607

## Section

- **Citation:** 30-A M.R.S. § 2607
- **Heading:** 30-A §2607. Neglect of official duty
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 30-A / Part 2 / Chapter 123 / Section 2607

## Text

A municipal official who neglects or refuses to perform a duty of office commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 for each offense may be adjudged, when no other penalty is provided. The fine shall be recovered on complaint to the use of the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

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