35-A M.R.S. §2708: Civil liability for utility property wrongfully obtained

A person may not obtain or exercise unauthorized control over the property of a utility with intent to deprive the utility of the property. A person who violates this section is liable in a civil action to the utility owning the property affected for:

1. Cost of replacement. The cost of replacement of the utility property, as necessary;

2. Other costs. All other reasonable costs to the utility, including attorney's fees and costs of undertaking and completing the investigation resulting in a determination of liability; and

3. Civil penalty. A civil penalty not to exceed $3,000 due and payable to the utility for each violation of this section.