Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 30-A, § 3284

Whoever trims, cuts or otherwise damages or destroys a public shade tree commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $5 nor more than $25 may be adjudged. The forfeiture shall be paid to the municipality in which the offense is committed and expended by that municipality for the purposes specified in this subchapter and section 3263.