Property Ownership
In Maine, a property owner dedicates a portion of their land to the public for a road. This means the owner:
AReceives compensation from the state
BVoluntarily transfers the land to the public for use as a road, usually without compensation✓ Correct
CRetains private ownership but allows public use
DMust maintain the road at their own expense
Explanation
Dedication is the voluntary transfer of private land to the public for a specific purpose (road, park). Public dedication is typically without compensation — the owner voluntarily offers and the government accepts the dedication.
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