§71. Laws The following rules shall be observed in the construction of statutes, unless such construction is inconsistent with the plain meaning of the enactment. 1. Acts by agents. When an act that may be lawfully done by an agent is done by one authorized to do it, his principal may be regarded as […]
§72. Words and phrases The following rules shall be observed in the construction of statutes relating to words and phrases, unless such construction is inconsistent with the plain meaning of the enactment, the context otherwise requires or definitions otherwise provide. [PL 1969, c. 433, §1 (RPR).] 1. Adult. “Adult” means a person who has […]
§73. Majority The common law rule that a person is a minor to the age of 20 is abrogated and persons 18 years of age or over are declared to be of majority for all purposes. [PL 1971, c. 598, §8 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 433, §8 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 598, […]
§74. Revision authorized The following revisions to the laws of Maine are authorized: [PL 1977, c. 78, §1 (NEW).] 1. References to Executive Council in public laws. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, after January 4, 1977, wherever in any public law, whether allocated to the Maine Revised Statutes or not, the words “Executive […]
