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1. Easements or rights-of-way established on or after January 1, 1990. The owner of an easement or right-of-way does not have the right by implication to install utility services on or under the easement or right-of-way if:
A. The easement or right-of-way is originally established in a written instrument executed on or after January 1, 1990; and
B. The instrument granting or reserving the easement or right-of-way does not expressly include the right to install utility services.
2. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. “Easement or right-of-way” means the right of a person to pass over the land of another person.
B. “Utility services” includes facilities necessary for the transmission of electricity, gas, telephone communications, cable television, sewerage, water or similar services which are currently or may in the future become available.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 33. Property § 458. Easements or rights-of-way; installation of utility services - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-33-property/me-rev-st-tit-33-sect-458/
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