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Unreasonable use of land that results in altered flow of surface water that unreasonably injures another's land or that unreasonably interferes with the reasonable use of another's land is a nuisance.
An action under this section must be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 17. Crimes § 2808. Alteration of surface water flow - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-17-crimes/me-rev-st-tit-17-sect-2808/
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