Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 231: State butterfly
The Pink-edged Sulphur (Colias interior) is the official state butterfly. [PL 2023, c. 88, §1 (NEW).]
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 232: State amphibian
The spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) is the official state amphibian. [PL 2025, c. 31, §1 (NEW).]
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 233: State reptile
The wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) is the official state reptile. [PL 2025, c. 32, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §3 (RAL).]
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 234: State dog
The Seppala Siberian Sleddog is the official state dog. [PL 2025, c. 56, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §4 (RAL).]
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 24: Right of entry on lands
All persons employed in the work of topographic mapping under the law are authorized to enter and cross all lands within the State, provided that in so doing no damage shall be done to private property.
- Land entry
- Property protection
- Topographic mapping
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 2501: Repeal of statutory provisions
This section lists statutory provisions that are repealed on specified dates.
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 2502: Committee reports
Legislative committees with jurisdiction over certain provisions must submit a report to the Legislature within 30 legislative days after the relevant session convenes.
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 2503: Contents of report
A report under section 2502 must include evaluations of past effectiveness and future need, alternative methods, an estimated retention cost, and a recommendation on amendment, repeal, replacement, or retention.
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 251: Short title
This subchapter may be cited as the "Uniform Flag Law."
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 252-A: Display
The United States flag and the State of Maine flag may be flown at half staff only when specified by the President or the Governor. The Governor may also authorize half-staff display in a political subdivision or specific locations. A displayed United States flag must be in good condition, unless it has historical sign
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 252: Definitions
This section defines “flag,” “standard,” “color,” “ensign,” and “shield” to include certain copies or representations that purport to be U.S. or state flags or emblems.
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 253: Desecration
No person may, for exhibition or display, place words or images on specified flags or shields, show such altered flags, or sell or possess merchandise bearing such flag markings for advertising or decoration.
- Advertising
- Merchandise labeling
- Retail compliance
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 254: Mutilation
No person may publicly or openly mistreat or show contempt for a flag, standard, color, ensign, or shield.
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 255: Exceptions
This subchapter does not apply to acts permitted by U.S. law, Maine law, or U.S. Army and Navy regulations, and it also does not apply to certain depictions of the flag or related symbols on listed items when there is no design or wording and no advertisement.
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 256: Interpretation
This subchapter shall be so construed as to effectuate their general purpose and to make uniform the laws of the states which enact them.
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 25: Topographic mapping
The Division of Geology, Natural Areas and Coastal Resources is responsible for topographic mapping for the State.
- Government agreements
- Topographic mapping
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 2701: Definitions
This section defines several terms used in the chapter, including “Agency,” “Committee of jurisdiction,” “Independent agency,” and “Program evaluation report.”
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 2702: Report to committee
The offices must review certain program evaluation reports and related legislation, identify specified statutory provisions, and prepare and send a report by November 1 before each first regular legislative session.
- Committee review
- Compliance reporting
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 2703: Committee authority
Legislative committees must review certain reports and make recommendations to the judiciary committee; the judiciary committee must review the report and may report out a bill.
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, § 27: Title to certain islands
The State keeps title to islands in great ponds and in the sea within the State’s jurisdiction, except islands previously granted away by the State or privately owned, and they may not be sold.
- Real property ownership
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