Me. Stat. tit. 18-C § 5-935

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 5-935 - Tangible personal property

Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to tangible personal property authorizes the agent to: [2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]

1.Acquire or reject interest in tangible personal property. Demand, buy, receive, accept as a gift or as security for an extension of credit or otherwise acquire or reject ownership or possession of tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property;

[2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]

2.Grant or otherwise dispose of interest in tangible personal property. Sell; exchange; convey with or without covenants, representations or warranties; quitclaim; release; surrender; create a security interest in; grant options concerning; lease; sublease; or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property;

[2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]

3.Security interest in tangible personal property. Grant a security interest in tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property as security to borrow money or pay, renew or extend the time of payment of a debt of the principal or a debt guaranteed by the principal;

[2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]

4.Claim to tangible personal property. Release, assign, satisfy or enforce by litigation or otherwise a security interest, lien or other claim on behalf of the principal with respect to tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property; and

[2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]

5.Manage or conserve tangible personal property. Manage or conserve tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property on behalf of the principal, including:
A. Insuring against liability or casualty or other loss; [2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]
B. Obtaining or regaining possession of or protecting the property or interest by litigation or otherwise; [2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]
C. Paying, assessing, compromising or contesting taxes or assessments or applying for and receiving refunds in connection with them; [2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]
D. Moving the property from place to place; [2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]
E. Storing the property for hire or on a gratuitous bailment; [2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]
F. Using and making repairs, alterations or improvements to the property; and [2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]
G. Changing the form of title of an interest in tangible personal property. [2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]

[2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]

18-C M.R.S. § 5-935

Amended by 2019, c. 417,§ B-14, eff. 6/20/2019.
Added by 2018, c. 402,§ A-2, eff. 7/1/2019.