Environmental
Maine requires a septic system inspection when a property is sold if the system:
AWas built after 2000
BIs a condition of financing or required by the municipality, or the buyer requests it✓ Correct
CIs connected to municipal sewer
DServes more than 3 bedrooms
Explanation
Maine does not universally require pre-sale septic inspections, but they are commonly required by lenders (especially for FHA/VA loans), by municipal ordinance, or requested by buyers as a condition of purchase.
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