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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, § 1631: Definitions, 1983

This section defines “fence” and “swimming pool” for the chapter.

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United States — Maine
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Year 1983
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Enacted 1983 · Source version 1 Oct 2025
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Enacted 1983 · Source version 1 Oct 2025
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This section defines “fence” and “swimming pool” for the chapter.

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This section defines “fence” and “swimming pool” for the chapter.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 436 (NEW).] 1. Fence. "Fence" means a good quality fence or wall not less than 4 feet in height above ground surface and of a character to exclude children. The fence shall be so constructed as not to have openings, holes or gaps larger than 4 square inches, except for fences constructed of vertical posts or louvers, in which case, the openings shall not be greater than 4 inches in width with no horizontal members between the top and bottom plates. Doors and gates are excluded from the minimum dimension requirements. [PL 1983, c. 436 (NEW).] 2. Swimming pool. "Swimming pool" means an outdoor artificial receptacle or other container, whether in or above the ground, used or intended to be used to contain water for swimming or bathing and designed for a water depth of 24 inches or more. [PL 1987, c. 22 (AMD).]
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