Maine Code § 16-457

Copies of consular and customhouse records and documents
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Copies of papers and documents belonging to, or filed or remaining in the office of any consul,
vice-consul or commercial agent of the United States and of official entries in the books or records of
such office, when certified under the hand and official seal of the proper consul, vice-consul or
commercial agent are evidence. Copies of registers or enrollments of vessels, or of any other
customhouse records or documents deposited in the office of the collector of customs, attested by him
or his deputy, under seal of office, may be used in evidence and shall have the same effect as the
production of the records in court, verified by the recording officer in person.

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