Me. Stat. tit. 14 § 753 : COURT PROCEDURE - CIVIL — PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL — LIMITATION OF ACTIONS — GENERAL PROVISIONS — Two years TEXT PDF Actions for slander and libel must be commenced within 2 years after the cause of action accrues. [ 2021, c. 207, §1 (AMD).] 14 M.R.S. § 753 Amended by 2021SP1, c. 207,§ 1, eff. 6/15/2021. 1985, c. 804, §§1,22 (AMD) .