17-A M.R.S. § 953 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 39 / Section 953
17-A §953. Aggravated unlawful gambling
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of aggravated unlawful gambling if he intentionally or knowingly advances or profits from unlawful gambling activity by: A. Engaging in bookmaking to the extent that the person receives or accepts in any 24-hour period more than 5 bets totaling more than $500; or [PL 1995, c. 224, §9 (AMD).] B. Receiving in connection with a lottery or mutuel scheme or enterprise, money or written records from a person other than a player whose chances or plays are represented by such money or records; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] C. Receiving in connection with a lottery, mutuel or other gambling scheme or enterprise more than $1,000 in any 24-hour period played in the scheme or enterprise. [PL 1995, c. 224, §10 (AMD).] [PL 1995, c. 224, §§9, 10 (AMD).]

2. Aggravated gambling is a Class B crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2274 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Section 2274
17 §2274. Fines, distribution
Status: in_force

All fines levied and collected for violations of this chapter shall be distributed as follows: [PL 1975, c. 739, §15 (NEW).]

If the fine resulted from a complaint by a law officer of a state agency which receives a major share of its financial support from dedicated revenue, the fine, less court costs, shall be reimbursed to that agency; or [PL 1975, c. 739, §15 (NEW).]

If the fine resulted from a complaint of a law officer of a state agency supported primarily by a General Fund appropriation, the fine, less court costs, shall be reimbursed to the department to be used in an anti-litter educational program and shall be in addition to other General Fund money appropriated for that purpose. [PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. B, §13 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2004 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2004
17-A §2004. Authorized claimants
Status: in_force

Restitution may be authorized for: [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1. Victim. The victim or a dependent of a deceased victim, or an heir, beneficiary or recipient of the victim's estate; [PL 2023, c. 196, §5 (AMD).]

2. County. The county where the offense was prosecuted if the victim voluntarily refuses restitution or if the identity of the victim cannot be ascertained; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Person providing recovery. Any person, firm, organization, corporation or government entity that has provided recovery to the victim as a collateral source, but only to the extent that such recovery was actually made; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Person acting on behalf of victim. Any person legally authorized to act on behalf of the victim. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1022 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1022
17 §1022. Prevention of cruelty
Status: in_force

The commissioner, a humane agent, a state veterinarian or any person authorized to make arrests may lawfully interfere to prevent the perpetration of any act of cruelty upon an animal in that person's presence. [PL 2019, c. 237, §6 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 312 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13-A / Section 312
17 §312. License required; restricted hours
Status: in_force

1. License or registration required; restricted hours. A person, firm, association or corporation may not hold, conduct or operate "beano" within the State unless that person, firm, association or corporation has submitted a registration that was subsequently accepted by the Gambling Control Unit. A person may not conduct high-stakes beano under section 314‑A without a license issued by the Gambling Control Unit. A registration or license to conduct beano under this chapter may not be assigned or transferred. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §2 (AMD).]

2. Aiding and abetting. A person, firm, association or corporation may not aid or abet in violation of subsection 1 . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

3. Restricted hours. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §3 (RP).]

4. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

5. Application. This chapter may not be construed to apply to any other amusement or game. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 1843 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 62 / Section 1843
17 §1843. Rules
Status: in_force

The Gambling Control Unit may adopt routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and for the licensing, registration, conduct and operation of games governed by this chapter. The Gambling Control Unit may regulate, supervise and exercise general control over the operation of such games. In establishing such rules, the Gambling Control Unit shall, in addition to the standards set forth in other provisions of this chapter, set forth conduct, conditions and activity considered undesirable, including: [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §30 (AMD).]

1. Fraud. The practice of any fraud or deception upon a participant in a game governed by this chapter; [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §30 (AMD).]

2. Unsafe premises. The conduct of a game governed by this chapter in or at premises that may be unsafe due to fire hazard or other such conditions; [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §30 (AMD).]

3. Advertising and solicitation. Advertising that is obscene or solicitation on a public way of persons to participate in a game governed by this chapter; [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §30 (AMD).]

4. Organized crime. Infiltration of organized crime into the operation of games governed by this chapter or into the printing or distributing of gambling materials; [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §30 (AMD).]

5. Disorderly persons. Presence of disorderly persons in a location where a game governed by this chapter is being conducted; [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §30 (AMD).]

6. Leasing of equipment. Leasing of equipment by a licensee or registrant used in the operation of games governed by this chapter not in accordance with this chapter; and [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §30 (AMD).]

7. Bona fide nonprofit organization. The establishment of organizations that exist primarily to operate games governed by this chapter and do not have a bona fide nonprofit charitable, educational, political, civic, recreational, fraternal, patriotic, religious or public safety purpose. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §30 (AMD).]

The Gambling Control Unit shall provide a mechanism for individuals and businesses to request a determination from the Gambling Control Unit as to whether a particular game, contest, scheme or device qualifies as a game of chance or a game of skill. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §30 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 1044 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1044
17 §1044. Tranquilizing cats and dogs
Status: in_force

Prior to the euthanasia of cats and dogs, sedatives may be administered to these animals. Curariform immobilizers shall not be used on cats and dogs prior to euthanasia, except by veterinarians in extreme circumstances. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2803 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2803
17 §2803. -- assignment of place for
Status: in_force

The municipal officers of a town, when they judge it necessary, may assign places therein for the exercise of any trades, employments or manufactures described in section 2802 , and may forbid their exercise in other places, under penalty of being deemed public or common nuisances and the liability to be dealt with as such. All such assignments shall be entered in the records of the town and may be revoked when said officers judge proper.
17 M.R.S. § 3204 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 105 / Section 3204
17 §3204. Business, traveling or recreation on Sunday
Status: in_force

1. Restriction. A person may not keep a place of business open to the public: A. On Sunday, except: (1) For works of necessity, emergency or charity; or (2) Between the hours of noon and 5:00 p.m. on Sundays falling between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; or [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. On the following holidays: (1) On Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, but if the Federal Government designates May 30th as the date for observance of Memorial Day, the 30th of May; (2) On July 4th; (3) On Labor Day, the first Monday of September; (4) On Veterans' Day, November 11th; (5) On Christmas Day; and (6) On Thanksgiving Day. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Exceptions. This section does not apply to: A. Common, contract and private carriers; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Taxicabs; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] C. Airplanes; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] D. Newspapers; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] E. Radio and television stations; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] F. Hotels, motels, rooming houses, tourist and trailer camps; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] G. Restaurants; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] H. Garages and motor vehicle service stations; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] I. Retail monument dealers; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] J. Automatic laundries; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] K. Machines that vend anything of value, including, but not limited to, a product, money or service; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] L. A satellite facility approved by the Superintendent of Financial Institutions under Title 9‑B ; or comparable facility approved by the appropriate federal authority; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] M. Pharmacies; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] N. Greenhouses; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] O. Seasonal stands engaged in sale of farm produce, dairy products, seafood or Christmas trees; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] P. Public utilities; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] Q. Industries normally kept in continuous operation, including, but not limited to, electric generation plants, pulp and paper plants and textile plants; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] R. Processing plants handling agricultural produce or products of the sea; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] S. Ship chandleries; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] T. Marinas; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] U. Establishments primarily selling boats, boating equipment, sporting equipment, souvenirs and novelties; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] V. Motion picture theaters; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] W. Public dancing; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] X. Sports and athletic events; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] Y. Bowling alleys; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] Z. Displaying or exploding fireworks, under Title 8, chapter 9‑A ; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] AA. Musical concerts; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] BB. Religious, educational, scientific or philosophical lectures; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] CC. Scenic, historic, recreational and amusement facilities; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] DD. Real estate brokers and real estate sales representatives; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] EE. Mobile home brokers and mobile home sales representatives; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] FF. Stores in which no more than 5 persons, including the proprietor, are employed in the usual and regular conduct of business; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] GG. Stores that have no more than 5,000 square feet of interior customer selling space, excluding back room storage, office and processing space; and [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] HH. Stores with more than 5,000 square feet of interior customer selling space that engage in retail sales and that do not require, as a condition of employment, that their employees work on Sundays. If an employer decreases the average weekly work hours of an employee who has declined to work on Sundays, it is prima facie evidence that the employer has required Sunday work as a condition of employment in violation of this section, unless the employer and employee agreed that the employee would work on Sundays when the employee was initially hired. In no event, however, may any store having more than 5,000 square feet of interior customer selling space be open on Easter Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2025, c. 43, §1 (AMD).]

3. Scope. For the purpose of determining qualification, a "store" is an operation conducted within one building advertising as, and representing itself to the public to be, one business enterprise regardless of internal departmentalization. All subleased departments of any store for the purpose of this section are considered to be operated by the store in which they are located. Contiguous stores owned by the same proprietor or operated by the same management for the purpose of this section are considered to be a single store. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

4. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. A violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . A complaint charging violation of this section may not issue later than 5 days after its alleged commission. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

5. Injunctive relief. In addition to any criminal penalties provided in this section, the Attorney General, a district attorney or any resident of a municipality in which a violation is claimed to have occurred may file a complaint with the Superior Court to enjoin any violation of this section. The Superior Court has original jurisdiction of these complaints and authority to enjoin these violations. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

6. Application. This section does not apply to isolated or occasional sales by persons not engaged in the sale, transfer or exchange of property as a business. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 105 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 105
17-A §105. Use of force in property offenses
Status: in_force

A person is justified in using a reasonable degree of nondeadly force upon another person when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes it necessary to prevent what is or reasonably appears to be an unlawful taking of the person's property, or criminal mischief, or to retake the person's property immediately following its taking; but the person may use deadly force only under such circumstances as are prescribed in sections 104 , 107 and 108 . [PL 2007, c. 173, §21 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 202 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 202
17-A §202. Felony murder
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of felony murder if acting alone or with one or more other persons in the commission of, or an attempt to commit, or immediate flight after committing or attempting to commit, murder, robbery, burglary, kidnapping, arson, gross sexual assault, or escape, the person or another participant in fact causes the death of a human being, and the death is a reasonably foreseeable consequence of such commission, attempt or flight. [PL 1991, c. 377, §8 (AMD).]

2. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the defendant: A. Did not commit the homicidal act or in any way solicit, command, induce, procure or aid the commission thereof; [PL 1977, c. 510, §39 (RPR).] B. Was not armed with a dangerous weapon, or other weapon which under circumstances indicated a readiness to inflict serious bodily injury; [PL 1977, c. 510, §39 (RPR).] C. Reasonably believed that no other participant was armed with such a weapon; and [PL 1977, c. 510, §39 (RPR).] D. Reasonably believed that no other participant intended to engage in conduct likely to result in death or serious bodily injury. [PL 1977, c. 510, §39 (RPR).] [PL 1977, c. 510, §39 (RPR).]

3. Felony murder is a Class A crime. [PL 1977, c. 510, §39 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2267-A — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Section 2267-A
17 §2267-A. Submerged motor vehicles, snowmobile and watercraft in waters of the State
Status: in_force

The following provisions apply when a motor vehicle is submerged or partially submerged in waters of the State or when a snowmobile or watercraft is submerged in the inland waters of the State. [PL 2009, c. 340, §26 (AMD).]

1. Definition. When used in this section the term "motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle designed to carry persons or property or used to transport persons, except snowmobiles and watercraft. The term "watercraft," when used in this section, means any type of craft placed on the inland waters of the State, whether used as a means of transportation or for other purposes. [PL 2009, c. 340, §26 (AMD).]

2. Notice of submerged vehicle, snowmobile or watercraft to be given to department. The owner of any motor vehicle that becomes submerged or partially submerged in the waters of the State shall immediately, by the fastest means of communication, notify the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife of the event and the location of the vehicle. The owner of a snowmobile or watercraft that becomes submerged in the inland waters of the State for more than 24 hours shall notify the commissioner as provided in this subsection. The commissioner shall, upon receiving notice of a submerged or partially submerged vehicle in the waters of the State or a submerged snowmobile or watercraft in the inland waters of the State, notify the Chief of the State Police, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and any municipality or public utility that regulates the uses of the waters as a source of public water supply pursuant to Title 22, sections 2641 to 2648 . [PL 2009, c. 340, §26 (AMD).]

3. Owner legally liable to remove vehicle, snowmobile or watercraft. The owner of the vehicle is legally liable to remove any motor vehicle submerged or partially submerged in the waters of the State and pay any damages resulting from the submersion or removal. The vehicle must be removed within 30 days of the submersion or partial submersion or within 30 days of "ice out" in the body of water unless the commissioner determines that the vehicle creates a health or safety hazard. If the commissioner determines that the vehicle creates a health or safety hazard the commissioner shall order the owner to remove the vehicle immediately. If the owner fails to remove the vehicle upon order of the commissioner, the commissioner shall, in writing, request the court to direct the owner to remove the vehicle immediately. The owner of a snowmobile or watercraft that is submerged in the inland waters of this State for longer than 24 hours shall remove the snowmobile or watercraft in accordance with this subsection. [PL 2009, c. 340, §26 (AMD).]

4. Financial responsibility. A conviction or adjudication of any person for a violation of this section constitutes a violation of state law relative to motor vehicles to which Title 29‑A, chapter 13 applies. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §52 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]

5. Penalties. A violation of this section is a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $200 may be adjudged. In addition to a forfeiture, or instead of a forfeiture, the judge may direct the person convicted to remove the vehicle, snowmobile or watercraft. [PL 2009, c. 340, §26 (AMD).]

6. Rules. The commissioner may, in accordance with the provisions of Title 5, chapter 375 , adopt any rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. [PL 2009, c. 340, §26 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 1618 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1618
17 §1618. Corporate acts after forfeiture of charter
Status: in_force

Whoever undertakes to do business or does business of any kind in behalf of any corporation, the charter of which has been forfeited or suspended, or holds out such corporation as doing business, or sells, transfers or puts upon the market any stocks or other evidence of indebtedness whatsoever of any such corporation, while the charter of said corporation remains forfeited or suspended, shall be punished by a fine of $300.
17-A M.R.S. § 2306 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 2306
17-A §2306. Deductions for time detained; special circumstances
Status: in_force

1. Time detained for failure to appear for a default hearing. An individual arrested and detained for failing to appear for a hearing to explain nonpayment of a fine, a county jail reimbursement fee or restitution or to explain nonperformance of community service work who subsequently is committed by the court conducting the default hearing to the custody of a jail for an unexcused default must receive a day-for-day deduction from the length of the confinement specified in the court's order for each day detained as a result of the arrest pursuant to section 1711, subsection 4 ; section 2015, subsection 3 ; or section 2033, subsection 6 . [PL 2021, c. 591, §3 (AMD).]

2. Arrest and detention pending probation or administrative release revocation proceeding. If an individual is detained in a correctional facility, mental health institute or jail pending a probation or administrative release revocation proceeding and is not in execution of any other sentence of confinement, that period of detention must be deducted from the time the individual is required to serve under that portion of the sentence for which the suspension of execution was vacated as a result of the probation or administrative release revocation. An individual who is simultaneously detained for conduct for which the individual receives a consecutive term of imprisonment is not entitled to receive a day-for-day deduction from the consecutive term of imprisonment for the period of simultaneous detention except for any period of detention that is longer than the term of imprisonment to be served prior to the consecutive sentence. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2499 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 83 / Section 2499
17 §2499. Injuring or cutting loose booms, rafts, vessels or boats; civil action for damages
Status: in_force

Whoever willfully or maliciously, without consent of the owner, cuts away, lets loose, injures or destroys any boom, raft or logs or other lumber, or any vessel, gondola, scow or other boat fastened to any place, of which he is not the owner or legal possessor, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 and by imprisonment for less than one year; and shall be liable to the person injured in a civil action for double the damages by him sustained.
17-A M.R.S. § 1126 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 45 / Section 1126
17-A §1126. Special sentencing provisions regarding fines for certain drug offenses
Status: in_force

1. Fine based on value of scheduled drugs at time of offense. As authorized by section 1706, subsection 3 , if the State pleads and proves the value at the time of the commission of a crime of a scheduled drug that is the basis for a conviction under section 1103 , 1105‑A , 1105‑B , 1105‑C , 1105‑D , 1106 or 1107‑A , the convicted person may be sentenced to pay a fine in an amount up to the value, as pleaded and proved by the State, of that scheduled drug. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).]

2. Mandatory minimum fine barring court finding exceptional circumstances. In addition to any other authorized sentencing alternative specified in section 1502, subsection 2 for individuals or section 1502, subsection 7 for organizations, the court shall impose a minimum fine of $400, none of which may be suspended, except as provided in subsection 3 , for an individual convicted of a crime under section 1103 ; 1104 ; 1105‑A ; 1105‑B ; 1105‑C ; 1105‑D ; 1106 ; 1107‑A ; 1108 ; 1109 ; 1111‑A, subsection 4‑A ; 1116 ; 1117 ; or 1118 . [PL 2021, c. 434, §9 (AMD).]

3. Finding by court necessary to impose other than minimum fine. In the case of an individual, the court may suspend all or a portion of a minimum fine under subsection 2 or impose a fine less than the minimum fine specified in subsection 2 if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that there are exceptional circumstances that justify imposition of a lesser financial penalty. In making a finding of exceptional circumstances, the court may consider: A. Reliable evidence of financial hardship on the part of the individual and the individual's family and dependents; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] B. Reliable evidence of special needs of the individual or the individual's family and dependents; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] C. Reliable evidence of the individual's income and future earning capacity and the individual's assets and financial resources from whatever source; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] D. Reliable evidence regarding any pecuniary gain derived from the commission of the offense; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] E. The impact of imposition of the mandatory fine on the individual's reasonable ability to pay restitution under chapter 69 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 259-B — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 259-B
17-A §259-B. Solicitation of child for commercial sexual exploitation
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of soliciting a child for commercial sexual exploitation if the actor knowingly solicits directly or indirectly by any means a person the actor knows or believes is under 18 years of age to engage in an act of prostitution, as defined in section 851 . [PL 2023, c. 316, §3 (AMD).]

2. Violation of this section is a Class C crime. [PL 2023, c. 316, §3 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 907 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 37 / Section 907
17-A §907. Possession or transfer of theft devices
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of possession or transfer of theft devices if: A. The person possesses or makes any device, instrument, apparatus or other article that is designed or primarily useful for advancing or facilitating the commission of theft, with the intent to use such device, instrument, apparatus or other article to commit any such criminal offense. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §108 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. The person transfers or possesses with the intent to transfer any device described in paragraph A that the person knows is designed or primarily useful for the commission of theft. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §108 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §108 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

2. [PL 2001, c. 383, §109 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1612 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 63 / Section 1612
17-A §1612. Tolling of sentence of noncompliant witness
Status: in_force

In the event a witness in a grand jury or criminal proceeding has been ordered confined by a court in the State as a remedial coercive sanction for refusing to comply with an order of the court to testify or provide evidence, and that witness is already in execution of an undischarged term of imprisonment on a sentence in the State, that court may order that the undischarged term of imprisonment be tolled for the duration of the coercive imprisonment. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 37 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 37
17-A §37. Intoxication
Status: in_force

1. Except as provided in subsection 2 , evidence of intoxication may raise a reasonable doubt as to the existence of a required culpable state of mind. [PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW).]

2. When recklessness establishes an element of the offense, if a person, due to self-induced intoxication, is unaware of a risk of which the person would have been aware had the person not been intoxicated, such unawareness is immaterial. [PL 2007, c. 173, §11 (AMD).]

3. As used in this section: A. "Intoxication" means a disturbance of mental capacities resulting from the introduction of alcohol, drugs or similar substances into the body; and [PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW).] B. "Self-induced intoxication" means intoxication caused when a person intentionally or knowingly introduces into the person's body substances that the person knows or ought to know tend to cause intoxication, unless the person introduces them pursuant to medical advice or under such duress as would afford a defense to a charge of crime. [PL 2007, c. 173, §12 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 173, §12 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 2852 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2852
17 §2852. Appeal; hearing
Status: in_force

An appeal from a decision of the municipal officers or county commissioners under section 2851 or section 2856 must be to the Superior Court, pursuant to the provisions of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80B. [PL 2017, c. 136, §2 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 2264-C — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Section 2264-C
17 §2264-C. Forfeiture
Status: in_force

All conveyances, including aircraft, watercraft, vehicles, vessels, containers or cranes that are used, or attempted to be used, to dump more than 1,000 pounds or more than 100 cubic feet of litter in violation of section 2264-A are subject to forfeiture as provided in Title 15, chapter 517 . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §40 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 2273 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Section 2273
17 §2273. Penalty warning signs
Status: in_force

Within the limits of its budget, the Department of Transportation may erect one sign within each 100 miles of state highway mileage in each county, warning motorists of the penalties for littering or asking for their cooperation in keeping the highways clean. One such sign shall be located within a reasonable distance of all state highway entry points into this State from other states or countries. If the state highway leads to or from an international border crossing point, the sign shall be bilingual. [PL 1975, c. 739, §15 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1042 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1042
17 §1042. Euthanasia performed by licensed veterinarian or certified person
Status: in_force

The mandatory method of euthanasia of cats and dogs when conducted by a licensed veterinarian or a person certified under subsection 3 must be the administration of a barbiturate overdose. The mandatory method of euthanasia must be implemented according to the following methods and under the following conditions. [PL 1995, c. 490, §27 (AMD).]

1. Intravenous, intraperitoneal, intrathoracic or intracardial injection. Intravenous, intraperitoneal, intrathoracic or intracardial injection of a lethal solution may be used. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

2. Use of undamaged hypodermic needle. An undamaged hypodermic needle of a size suitable for the size and species of animal must be used. [PL 1995, c. 490, §27 (AMD).]

3. Administration by a licensed veterinarian. Administration may only be by a licensed veterinarian or by a person trained for this purpose who is certified by the commissioner and subject to regular observation concerning continued efficiency. A person certified under this subsection may only euthanize animals that are vested to an animal shelter. A person certified to perform euthanasia may not euthanize an animal if, by performing that euthanasia, the person is in violation of Title 32, chapter 71-A . [PL 1995, c. 490, §27 (AMD).]

4. Euthanasia solution. A licensed animal shelter having both a consulting veterinarian and a certified euthanasia technician may purchase, store and administer euthanasia solution for the euthanasia of cats, dogs and ferrets that are vested to the shelter, provided the purchase, storage and administration is in accordance with federal requirements. The director of the licensed animal shelter, as a veterinarian, a certified euthanasia technician or an agent of the certified euthanasia technician, is the only person with the authority to purchase euthanasia solution. [PL 1995, c. 490, §27 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 38 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 38
17-A §38. Mental abnormality
Status: in_force

Evidence of an abnormal condition of the mind may raise a reasonable doubt as to the existence of a required culpable state of mind. [PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW).]

An actor does not suffer from an abnormal condition of the mind based solely on the discovery of, knowledge about or potential disclosure of the victim's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, including under circumstances in which the victim made an unwanted nonforcible romantic or sexual advance toward the actor or in which the actor and victim dated or had a romantic or sexual relationship. [PL 2019, c. 462, §1 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 609 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 609
17-A §609. Misuse of information
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of misuse of information if, being a public servant and knowing that official action is contemplated, or acting in reliance on information which he has acquired by virtue of his office or from another public servant, he: A. Acquires or divests himself of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise that may be affected by such official action or information; [RR 2013, c. 2, §31 (COR).] B. Speculates or wagers on the basis of such official action or information; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] C. Knowingly aids another to do any of the things described in paragraphs A and B . [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] [RR 2013, c. 2, §31 (COR).]

2. Misuse of information is a Class E crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2005 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2005
17-A §2005. Criteria for restitution
Status: in_force

1. Restitution authorized. Restitution may be authorized, in whole or in part, as compensation for economic loss. In determining the amount of restitution authorized, the following must be considered: A. The contributory misconduct of the victim; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Failure to report the crime to a law enforcement officer within 72 hours after its occurrence, without good cause for failure to report within that time; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. The present and future financial capacity of the offender to pay restitution. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Restitution not authorized. Restitution is not authorized: A. To a victim without that victim's consent; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. To a victim who is an accomplice of the offender; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. To a victim who has otherwise been compensated from a collateral source, but economic loss in excess of the collateral compensation may be authorized; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. When the amount and method of payment of monetary restitution or the performance of service restitution creates an excessive financial hardship on the offender or dependent of the offender. In making this determination, all relevant factors must be considered, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) The number of the offender's dependents; (2) The minimum living expenses of the offender and the offender's dependents; (3) The special needs of the offender and the offender's dependents, including necessary travel expense to and from work; (4) The offender's present income and potential future earning capacity; and (5) The offender's resources, from whatever source. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Exception. The provisions of subsection 2, paragraph D do not apply to an offender that is an organization. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Burdens of proof. An offender who asserts a present or future incapacity to pay restitution has the burden of proving the incapacity by a preponderance of the evidence. On appeal of a restitution order, the offender has the burden of demonstrating that the incapacity was proven as a matter of law. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1105-E — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 45 / Section 1105-E
17-A §1105-E. Aggravated unlawful operation of a methamphetamine laboratory
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of aggravated unlawful operation of a methamphetamine laboratory if the person violates section 1124 and: A. At the time of the offense, the person has one or more prior convictions for any Class A, B or C offense under this chapter or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that of the Class A, B or C offenses under this chapter in another jurisdiction. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence under this paragraph, except that, for the purposes of this paragraph, the date of each prior conviction may precede the commission of the offense being enhanced by more than 10 years; [PL 2015, c. 346, §5 (NEW).] B. At the time of the offense, the person possesses a firearm in the furtherance of the offense, uses a firearm, carries a firearm or is armed with a firearm. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2015, c. 346, §5 (NEW).] C. At the time of the offense, the person is within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a private or public elementary or secondary school or a safe zone as defined in section 1101, subsection 23 . Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2015, c. 346, §5 (NEW).] D. At the time of the offense, the person enlists or solicits the aid of or conspires with a child who is in fact less than 18 years of age to operate a methamphetamine laboratory. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2015, c. 346, §5 (NEW).] E. Death or serious bodily injury is in fact caused by the methamphetamine laboratory. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; or [PL 2015, c. 346, §5 (NEW).] F. At the time of the offense, the premises is the residence of a child who is in fact less than 18 years of age, the premises is a multi-unit residential building or the premises is a room offered to the public for overnight accommodations. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime. [PL 2015, c. 346, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 346, §5 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 553-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 23 / Section 553-A
17-A §553-A. Illegal payment with respect to an adoption
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of illegal payment with respect to an adoption if that person: A. Is the parent of a child or is a person whose consent is required pursuant to Title 18-C, section 9-302 and, in return for placing that child for adoption, intentionally or knowingly solicits or receives monetary payment or other valuable consideration that is not authorized by Title 18-C, section 9-306 ; or [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §33 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] B. With the intent of adopting a child, intentionally or knowingly provides, or offers to provide, the parent of that child or the person whose consent is required pursuant to Title 18-C, section 9-302 with monetary payment or other valuable consideration that is not authorized by Title 18-C, section 9-306 . [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §33 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] [PL 2015, c. 233, §1 (NEW); PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §33 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

2. Violation of this section is a Class D crime. [PL 2015, c. 233, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 951 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 39 / Section 951
17-A §951. Inapplicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Any person licensed or registered by the Gambling Control Unit as provided in Title 17, chapter 13‑A or chapter 62 , or authorized to operate or conduct a raffle pursuant to Title 17, section 1837‑A or licensed to operate sports wagering pursuant to Title 8, chapter 35 is exempt from the application of the provisions of this chapter insofar as that person's conduct is within the scope of the license or registration. [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §7 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 759 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 31 / Section 759
17-A §759. Violation of interstate compact for adult supervision
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of violating an interstate compact for adult offender supervision if that person, after being convicted and sentenced for a crime in a state that is a member of an interstate compact for adult offender supervision and subsequently released on probation or parole, resides in this State without complying with the requirements of the interstate compact as enacted by the sentencing state. [PL 2003, c. 706, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]

2. Violation of an interstate compact for adult offender supervision is a Class D crime. [PL 2003, c. 706, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 102-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 102-A
17-A §102-A. Military orders
Status: in_force

1. It is a defense if the person engaged in the conduct charged to constitute a crime in obedience to an order of the person's superior in the armed services that the person did not know to be unlawful. [PL 2007, c. 173, §17 (AMD).]

2. If the person was reckless in failing to know the unlawful nature of such an order, the defense is unavailable in a prosecution for a crime for which recklessness suffices to establish liability. [PL 2007, c. 173, §17 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2313 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 2313
17-A §2313. Deductions relative to parole eligibility for individual sentenced prior to effective date of Maine Criminal Code
Status: in_force

An individual convicted of an offense committed prior to May 1, 1976 and sentenced under the law then in effect may elect to have that individual's parole eligibility calculated using the deductions based on conduct and participation available to individuals sentenced under this Code. The election must result in the application of deductions pursuant to section 2310 . The parole eligibility and deductions based on conduct and participation of an individual who does not so elect must be calculated in accordance with the laws in effect on the date the offense was committed. This section may not be construed to compel or permit discharge of any individual sooner than the discharge would have occurred under the law in effect on the date the offense was committed. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 607 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 607
17-A §607. Purchase of public office
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of purchase of public office if: A. He solicits, accepts or agrees to accept, for himself, another person, or a political party, money or any other pecuniary benefit as compensation for his endorsement, nomination, appointment, approval or disapproval of any person for a position as a public servant or for the advancement of any public servant; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] B. He knowingly gives, offers or promises any pecuniary benefit prohibited by paragraph A . [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. Purchase of public office is a Class D crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1118 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 45 / Section 1118
17-A §1118. Illegal importation of scheduled drugs
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of illegal importation of scheduled drugs if the person intentionally or knowingly brings, carries or transports a scheduled drug other than marijuana into the State from another state or country, unless the person is authorized to import or to possess the scheduled drug under Title 22 or Title 32 or under any law of the United States, of another state or of a foreign country. [PL 2001, c. 428, §1 (NEW).]

2. A violation of this section is: A. A Class B crime if the drug is a schedule W drug; and [PL 2015, c. 485, §2 (AMD).] B. A Class C crime if the drug is a schedule X, Y or Z drug. [PL 2015, c. 485, §2 (AMD).] [PL 2015, c. 485, §2 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 2704 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2704
17 §2704. Expenses of abatement defrayed; poor debtor's oath
Status: in_force

The expense of abating a nuisance by virtue of a warrant shall be collected by the officer as damages and costs are collected on execution; except that the materials of buildings, fences or other things removed as a nuisance may be first levied upon and sold by the officer, and the proceeds, if any remain after paying the expense of removal, shall be paid by him, on demand, to the defendant or the owner of such property. If said proceeds are not sufficient to satisfy the expenses, the officer shall collect the residue as aforesaid. A person committed to jail on such warrant may avail himself of the poor debtor's oath, as if he had been committed on execution. If said expense cannot be collected of the defendant, it shall be paid as costs in criminal prosecutions.
17-A M.R.S. § 2018 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2018
17-A §2018. Restitution for benefit of victim
Status: in_force

When compensation is awarded from the Victims' Compensation Fund pursuant to Title 5, chapter 316‑A or the Victims' Property Compensation Fund pursuant to Title 5, chapter 316‑C , the amount of any restitution ordered to be paid to or for the benefit of the victim and collected as part of a sentence imposed must be paid by the agency collecting the restitution in an amount not to exceed the amount of the payments from the fund, directly to the fund if, when added to the payments from the fund, the restitution exceeds the victim's actual loss. [PL 2019, c. 549, §6 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 1611 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1611
17 §1611. Disguising horses in premium shows
Status: in_force

Whoever, for the purpose of competing for purses or premiums, knowingly and designedly enters or drives any horse that shall have been painted or disguised, or that represents any other or different horse from the one which is purported to be entered, or shall knowingly and designedly, for the purpose of competing for premiums or purses enter or drive a horse in a class to which it does not properly belong shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months, and such horse, after such notice to the owner as the court may order and a hearing thereon, may be forfeited in the discretion of the court and sold; 1/2 of the net proceeds of such sale shall go to the informant and the other 1/2 to the county in which the offense is committed. The pecuniary penalty shall be enforced by indictment and the forfeiture by a libel filed by the informant and proceedings in the manner provided in Title 33, chapter 21 .
17-A M.R.S. § 363 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 15 / Section 363
17-A §363. Organized retail theft
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of organized retail theft if the person commits 2 or more thefts of retail merchandise under this chapter, either as a principal or an accomplice, pursuant to a scheme or course of conduct engaged in by 2 or more persons involving thefts from 2 or more retail stores for the purpose of selling the stolen merchandise or conducting fraudulent returns of the stolen merchandise. Violation of this section is a Class C crime. [PL 2015, c. 85, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1023 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1023
17 §1023. Investigation and reporting of cruelty
Status: in_force

1. Investigations; reports. Law enforcement officers, animal control officers and humane agents shall investigate alleged violations of Title 7, chapter 739 and this chapter. The commissioner shall maintain a record of each alleged case of cruelty to animals investigated by a humane agent. The commissioner shall report annually on the disposition of cases as required under Title 7, section 3906‑B . A law enforcement officer or animal control officer who investigates a case of alleged cruelty to animals and pursues a civil or criminal action based on that investigation shall report to the commissioner on the final disposition of the case. [PL 2001, c. 422, §13 (NEW).]

2. Commissioner role. [PL 1997, c. 690, §67 (RP).]

3. Cooperation between agencies. For the purposes of this section, law enforcement officers, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, humane agents, a state veterinarian and certified animal control officers may exchange information and reports pertaining to an investigation of cruelty to animals pursuant to subsection 4 and Title 7, section 3909, subsection 6 . [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).]

4. Confidential information. The names of and other identifying information about persons providing information pertaining to criminal or civil cruelty to animals to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are confidential information and may not be released. [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. C, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 702 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Section 702
17 §702. Budget planning, defined
Status: in_force

"Budget planning" means the making of a contract with a particular debtor, when the debtor agrees to pay a certain amount periodically to the person engaged in the budget planning, who shall distribute the same to a certain specified creditor or among certain specified creditors in accordance with a plan agreed upon by the debtor. [PL 1999, c. 560, §2 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1706 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 65 / Section 1706
17-A §1706. Exceptions to maximum fine amounts
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the maximum fine amounts specified in sections 1704 and 1705 , a court may impose fines as provided in this section. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1. Pecuniary gain. Regardless of the classification of the crime, the court may impose a fine on a convicted person that is in an amount greater than the maximum fine amounts specified in section 1704 for an individual and section 1705 for an organization as long as the fine does not exceed twice the pecuniary gain derived from the crime by the convicted person. The State must plead and prove the amount of money or the value of the property obtained by the person at the time of the commission of the crime. At sentencing, if the court is considering imposing a fine based upon pecuniary gain, it shall hold a hearing in order to determine the pecuniary gain. At the hearing the court shall determine whether any money or property was returned to the victim of the crime or was seized by or surrendered to a lawful authority prior to the time of sentencing, and shall determine the value of any such property. If the court finds that money or property was returned, seized or surrendered, the court shall reduce the pecuniary gain pleaded and proved by the State by the amount of money or the value of property returned, seized or surrendered in order to arrive at the net amount of pecuniary gain upon which a fine may be based pursuant to this subsection. If the court determines that no money or property was returned, seized or surrendered, the court shall base the fine on the amount pleaded and proved by the State. As used in this subsection, "pecuniary gain" means the amount of money or the value of property at the time of the commission of the crime derived by the person from the commission of the crime. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Fine based on quantity of item illegally possessed by convicted person. Whenever a statute makes the possession of a particular item, whether animate or inanimate, a criminal offense and provides that the amount of the fine depends upon the quantity of the item possessed by the person, if the State pleads and proves the quantity of the item possessed by the person, the fine is as provided for in the statute and is not subject to the maximum limits placed on fines by sections 1704 and 1705 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Fine based on value of scheduled drug at time of offense. Whenever a statute authorizes that the amount of the fine for a specific drug offense be based on the value of the scheduled drug at the time of the offense upon which the conviction is based, if the State pleads and proves the value of the scheduled drug at the time of the offense, the fine may be as provided for in the statute and is not subject to the maximum limits placed on fines by sections 1704 and 1705 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 254-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 254-A
17-A §254-A. Written notification not to pursue charges for sexual abuse of a minor
Status: in_force

A prosecutor who elects not to commence a criminal proceeding for an alleged violation of section 254 shall, at the request of a parent, surrogate parent or guardian of the alleged victim, inform that person in writing of the reason for not commencing the proceeding. [PL 2005, c. 328, §14 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2017 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2017
17-A §2017. Waiver of issue of excessiveness
Status: in_force

If a defendant at the time of sentencing has consented to the imposition by the sentencing court of a specific amount of restitution, the defendant is thereafter precluded from seeking to attack the legality or propriety of the amount of restitution ordered if that amount does not exceed the specific amount consented to by the defendant. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 9 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 9
17-A §9. Indictment and jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law: [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

1. All proceedings for Class A, B and C crimes must be prosecuted by indictment, unless indictment is waived, in which case prosecution must be as the Supreme Judicial Court provides by rule; [PL 1997, c. 4, §2 (AMD).]

2. All proceedings for murder shall be prosecuted by indictment; and [PL 1977, c. 510, §19 (AMD).]

3. The District Courts have jurisdiction to try civil violations and Class D and E crimes and to impose sentence in Class A, B and C crimes in which the District Court has accepted a plea of guilty. [PL 2005, c. 326, §2 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 326, §5 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 2264-A — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Section 2264-A
17 §2264-A. Penalties
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise indicated, a person who disposes of litter in violation of this chapter commits a civil violation for which the following fines apply. [PL 2011, c. 208, §4 (AMD).]

1. Disposal of 15 pounds or less or 27 cubic feet or less of litter; intentional release of 16 to 24 balloons. A person who intentionally releases 16 to 24 balloons at one time in violation of this chapter or who disposes of 15 pounds or less or 27 cubic feet or less of litter commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §34 (COR).]

1-A. Disposal of 15 pounds or less or 27 cubic feet or less of litter; intentional release of 16 to 24 balloons; subsequent offenses. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 may be adjudged. [PL 2021, c. 374, §3 (AMD).]

2. Disposal of more than 15 pounds or more than 27 cubic feet of litter; intentional release of more than 24 balloons. A person who intentionally releases more than 24 balloons at one time in violation of this chapter or who disposes of more than 15 pounds or more than 27 cubic feet of litter commits a civil violation for which the court: A. Shall impose a fine of not less than $500; [PL 2011, c. 208, §4 (NEW).] B. Shall require the person to pay a party sustaining damages arising out of a violation of this subsection treble the actual damages or $200, whichever amount is greater, plus the injured party's court costs and attorney's fees if action results in a civil proceeding; [PL 2011, c. 208, §4 (NEW).] C. Shall require the person to perform not less than 100 hours of public service relating to the removal of litter or to the restoration of an area polluted by litter disposed of in violation of this section. The court shall consult with the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to determine if there is an opportunity for public service that may improve landowner and sportsman relations; [PL 2011, c. 208, §4 (NEW).] D. When practical, shall require the person to remove the litter dumped in violation of this subsection; [PL 2011, c. 208, §4 (NEW).] E. May suspend the person's motor vehicle operator's license for a period of not less than 30 days or more than one year, except as provided in paragraph F. Notwithstanding paragraph F , the court shall suspend all licenses and permits issued under Title 12, Part 13, subpart 4 and recreational vehicle registrations and certificates issued to that person under Title 12, Part 13, subpart 6 for a period of not less than 30 days or more than one year; and [PL 2011, c. 208, §4 (NEW).] F. May suspend any license, permit, registration or certification issued by a state agency or municipality to the person. A professional license, permit, registration or certification required for that person to operate or establish a business or necessary for the person's primary source of employment may not be suspended unless the items dumped were related to the person's profession or occupation. [PL 2011, c. 208, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 374, §3 (AMD).]

2-A. Disposal of more than 15 pounds or more than 27 cubic feet of litter; intentional release of more than 24 balloons; subsequent offenses. A person who violates subsection 2 after having previously violated subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which the penalty provisions under subsection 2 apply except for subsection 2, paragraph A , and a fine of not less than $2,000 must be adjudged. [PL 2021, c. 374, §3 (AMD).]

3. Disposal of more than 500 pounds or more than 100 cubic feet of litter for a commercial purpose. A person who disposes of more than 500 pounds or more than 100 cubic feet of litter for a commercial purpose is subject to the penalties under Title 38, section 349 . [PL 1989, c. 820, §5 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2003 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2003
17-A §2003. Mandatory consideration of restitution
Status: in_force

1. Inquiry as to victim's financial loss. The court shall, whenever practicable, inquire of a prosecutor, law enforcement officer or victim with respect to the extent of the victim's financial loss and shall order restitution when appropriate. The order for restitution must designate the amount of restitution to be paid and the person or persons to whom the restitution must be paid. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Reasons for not imposing restitution. In any case where the court determines that restitution should not be imposed in accordance with the criteria set forth in section 2005 , the court shall state in open court or in writing the reasons for not imposing restitution, including, in a case involving a defendant convicted of an offense that resulted in the death of a person who is a parent of a minor, by specifically addressing the surviving dependent's economic loss and dependent's replacement loss and the reasons for not imposing restitution to compensate for those losses. [PL 2023, c. 277, §3 (AMD).]

3. Restitution required. In any prosecution for a crime committed prior to the effective date of this chapter, or any amendment to this chapter, the court may, with the consent of the defendant, require the defendant to make restitution in accordance with this chapter as amended. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2802 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2802
17 §2802. Miscellaneous nuisances
Status: in_force

The erection, continuance or use of any building or place for the exercise of a trade, employment or manufacture that, by noxious exhalations, offensive smells or other annoyances, becomes injurious and dangerous to the health, comfort or property of individuals or of the public; causing or permitting abandoned wells or tin mining shafts to remain unfilled or uncovered to the injury or prejudice of others; causing or suffering any offal, filth or noisome substance to collect or to remain in any place to the prejudice of others; obstructing or impeding, without legal authority, the passage of any navigable river, harbor or collection of water; corrupting or rendering unwholesome or impure the water of a river, stream, pond or aquifer; imprudent operation of a watercraft as defined in Title 12, section 13068-A, subsection 8 ; unlawfully diverting the water of a river, stream, pond or aquifer from its natural course or state to the injury or prejudice of others; and the obstructing or encumbering by fences, buildings or otherwise of highways, private ways, streets, alleys, commons, common landing places or burying grounds are nuisances within the limitations and exceptions mentioned. Any places where one or more old, discarded, worn-out or junked motor vehicles as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 42 , or parts thereof, are gathered together, kept, deposited or allowed to accumulate, in such manner or in such location or situation either within or without the limits of any highway, as to be unsightly, detracting from the natural scenery or injurious to the comfort and happiness of individuals and the public, and injurious to property rights, are public nuisances. [PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. A, §11 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1806 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 1806
17-A §1806. Wholly suspended term of imprisonment with probation
Status: in_force

Unless prohibited pursuant to section 1802, subsection 1, paragraphs A to F , the court may sentence an individual to a term of imprisonment not to exceed the maximum term authorized for the crime, suspend the entire term of imprisonment and accompany the suspension with a period of probation not to exceed the maximum period authorized for the crime, to commence on the date the individual goes into actual execution of the sentence. The day the individual goes into actual execution of the sentence is counted as the first full day of the period of probation. [PL 2021, c. 608, Pt. D, §2 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 2264-B — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Section 2264-B
17 §2264-B. Penalty options
Status: in_force

In addition to the fines imposed in section 2264‑A, subsections 1 and 1‑A , the court may order a person adjudicated to have violated section 2264‑A, subsection 1 or subsection 1‑A to: [PL 2011, c. 208, §5 (AMD).]

1. Removal of litter. Remove the litter dumped in violation of section 2264‑A ; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §39 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Cost of cleanup. Pay the owner of the property treble the owner's cost of clean up or removal of the litter; [PL 1989, c. 820, §5 (NEW).]

3. Damages. Pay the person sustaining damages arising out of a violation of this subsection treble the actual damages or $200, whichever amount is greater, plus the injured party's court costs and attorney's fees if action results in a civil proceeding; [PL 1989, c. 820, §5 (NEW).]

4. Public service. Perform public service relating to the removal of litter, or to the restoration of an area polluted by litter, dumped in violation of section 2264‑A ; and [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §39 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

5. License suspension. Surrender the person's motor vehicle operator's license, a license or permit issued to that person under Title 12, Part 13, subpart 4 or a recreational vehicle registration or certificate issued to that person under Title 12, Part 13, subpart 6 for a period not exceeding 30 days. The court may suspend an operator's license for any violation of section 2264‑A, subsection 1 or subsection 1‑A that involves the use of a motor vehicle. [PL 2011, c. 208, §6 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 651 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 27 / Section 651
17-A §651. Robbery
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of robbery if the person commits or attempts to commit theft and at the time of the person's actions: A. The actor recklessly inflicts bodily injury on another. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §73 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. The actor intentionally or knowingly threatens to use force against any person present or otherwise places any person present in fear of the imminent use of force with the intent: (1) To prevent or overcome resistance to the taking of the property, or to the retention of the property immediately after the taking; or (2) To compel the person in control of the property to give it up or to engage in other conduct that aids in the taking or carrying away of the property. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2025, c. 327, §1 (AMD).] C. The actor uses physical force on another with the intent specified in paragraph B , subparagraph (1) or (2). Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §73 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] D. The actor intentionally inflicts or attempts to inflict bodily injury on another. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §73 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] E. The actor is armed with a dangerous weapon in the course of a robbery as defined in paragraphs A through D or knows that the accomplice is so armed. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §73 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2025, c. 327, §1 (AMD).]

2. [PL 2001, c. 383, §74 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 2913 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 93-A / Section 2913
17 §2913. Exhibiting obscene motion pictures to minors at outdoor motion picture theaters
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Exhibit" means to display for viewing by the public. [PL 1983, c. 300, §7 (NEW).] B. "Obscene motion picture" means a motion picture which: (1) To the average individual applying contemporary community standards with respect to what is suitable material for minors, considered as a whole, appeals to prurient interests; (2) Depicts or describes in a patently offensive manner, ultimate sexual acts, excretory functions, masturbation or lewd exhibition of the genitals; and (3) When considered as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value. [PL 1983, c. 300, §7 (NEW).] [PL 1983, c. 300, §7 (NEW).]

2. Exhibiting obscene motion pictures. A person is guilty of exhibiting obscene motion pictures to a minor at an outdoor motion picture theater if he knowingly exhibits an obscene motion picture declared obscene in an action to which he was a party pursuant to subsection 3 , at an outdoor motion picture theater in such a manner that the exhibition is visible by minors from or in any public street, highway, sidewalk, thoroughfare, private residence or place of public accommodation. [PL 1983, c. 300, §7 (NEW).]

3. Procedure for adjudicating obscenity. Whenever the Attorney General, or any district attorney, reasonably believes a person is exhibiting at an outdoor motion picture theater a motion picture that is obscene, the Attorney General or district attorney may petition the Superior Court to declare the motion picture obscene pursuant to Title 14, sections 5951 to 5963 . The Attorney General, or district attorney, may join all persons the Attorney General or district attorney reasonably believes to be exhibiting that motion picture to minors as parties to the action. The hearing on that petition may be advanced on the docket and receive priority over other cases when the court determines that the interests of justice so require. A. Trial on the issue of obscenity must be by jury. [PL 2011, c. 559, Pt. A, §19 (AMD).] B. Intervention by others exhibiting the same motion picture must be freely allowed. [PL 2011, c. 559, Pt. A, §19 (AMD).] C. Determination by a court, pursuant to this subsection, that a motion picture is obscene does not bar relitigation of that issue in a criminal prosecution under this section. [PL 2011, c. 559, Pt. A, §19 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 559, Pt. A, §19 (AMD).]

4. Penalty. Exhibiting obscene motion pictures to a minor at an outdoor motion picture theater is a Class D crime. [PL 1983, c. 300, §7 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2014 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 70 / Section 2014
17 §2014. Use of false identification by minors prohibited
Status: in_force

1. Use of false identification by minors prohibited. A minor may not: A. Offer false identification in an attempt to purchase Salvia divinorum; [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).] B. Violate paragraph A after having previously violated this subsection; or [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).] C. Violate paragraph A after having previously violated this subsection 2 or more times. [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).]

2. Penalty. A minor who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which the following penalties apply. A. For a violation of subsection 1, paragraph A , a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $300 may be imposed. The judge, as an alternative to or in addition to the fine permitted by this paragraph, may assign the minor to perform specified work for the benefit of the State, a municipality or other public entity or a charitable institution. [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).] B. For a violation of subsection 1, paragraph B , a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $500 may be imposed. The judge, as an alternative to or in addition to the fine permitted by this paragraph, may assign the minor to perform specified work for the benefit of the State, a municipality or other public entity or a charitable institution. [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).] C. For a violation of subsection 1, paragraph C , a fine of $500 must be imposed and that fine may not be suspended. The judge, in addition to the fine required by this paragraph, may assign the minor to perform specified work for the benefit of the State, a municipality or other public entity or a charitable institution. [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1038 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1038
17 §1038. Animals abandoned at animal care facilities
Status: in_force

Abandoning an animal at an animal care facility is a Class D crime. [PL 2021, c. 99, §12 (AMD).]

1. Determination of abandonment. There is a rebuttable presumption of abandonment if an owner: A. Places an animal in the custody of an animal care facility for services offered by that facility; and [PL 2021, c. 99, §13 (AMD).] B. Fails to claim the animal within 10 days after written notice is sent in accordance with subsection 2 . [PL 2005, c. 422, §11 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 99, §13 (AMD).]

2. Notice requirement. Before any animal may be considered abandoned under this section, an animal care facility shall send written notice, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner or keeper at the owner's or keeper's last known address. Proof of attempted delivery constitutes sufficient notice. [PL 2021, c. 99, §14 (AMD).]

3. Ownership of abandoned animal. When an owner or keeper fails to claim an animal within 10 days of a notice being sent under subsection 2 , the animal care facility or individual who has custody and control of the animal is considered the owner of the animal and shall arrange for its care, including, but not limited to, its adoption, sale or placement with a licensed animal shelter. [PL 2021, c. 99, §15 (AMD).]

4. Financial obligation. The disposal of an abandoned animal under this section does not relieve the owner or keeper of the animal of any financial obligation, including, but not limited to, costs incurred for veterinary treatment, boarding, grooming or other care. [PL 2005, c. 422, §11 (NEW).]

5. Penalty. In addition to the penalties provided in Title 17‑A for a Class D crime, the penalties in section 1031, subsection 3‑B also apply. [PL 2005, c. 422, §11 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 511 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 511
17-A §511. Violation of privacy
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of violation of privacy if, except in the execution of a public duty or as authorized by law, that person intentionally: A. Commits a civil trespass on property with the intent to overhear or observe any person in a private place; [PL 1997, c. 467, §1 (AMD).] B. Installs or uses in a private place without the consent of the person or persons entitled to privacy in that place, any device for observing, photographing, recording, amplifying or broadcasting sounds or events in that place; [PL 1997, c. 467, §1 (AMD).] C. Installs or uses outside a private place without the consent of the person or persons entitled to privacy therein any device for observing, photographing, hearing, recording, amplifying or broadcasting images or sounds originating in that place that would not ordinarily be visible, audible or comprehensible outside that place; [PL 2023, c. 227, §1 (AMD).] D. Engages in visual surveillance in a public place by means of mechanical or electronic equipment with the intent to observe or photograph, or record, amplify or broadcast an image of any portion of the body of another person present in that place when that portion of the body is in fact concealed from public view under clothing and a reasonable person would expect it to be safe from surveillance; [PL 2023, c. 227, §2 (AMD).] E. Violates paragraph A, B, C or D and the other person subject to a violation of privacy has not in fact attained 16 years of age; or [PL 2023, c. 227, §3 (NEW).] F. Violates paragraph A, B, C or D for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of that person or another person, and the person subject to a violation of privacy has not in fact attained 16 years of age. [PL 2023, c. 227, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 227, §§1-4 (AMD).]

1-A. It is a defense to a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph D that the person subject to surveillance had in fact attained 14 years of age and had consented to the visual surveillance. [PL 1997, c. 467, §2 (NEW).]

2. As used in this section, "private place" means a place where one may reasonably expect to be safe from surveillance, including, but not limited to, changing or dressing rooms, bathrooms and similar places. [PL 2007, c. 688, §2 (AMD).]

3. Violation of privacy is a Class D crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 10-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-A
17-A §10-A. Jurisdiction over juveniles
Status: in_force

1. A criminal proceeding may not be commenced against any person who had not attained 18 years of age at the time of the alleged crime, except as the result of an order of bind-over pursuant to Title 15, section 3101, subsection 4 . [PL 2025, c. 431, §22 (AMD).]

2. When it appears that the defendant's age, at the time the crime charged was committed, may have been such that the court lacks jurisdiction by reason stated in subsection 1 , the court shall hold a hearing on the matter and the burden shall be on the State to establish the court's jurisdiction, as defined by subsection 1 , by a preponderance of the evidence. [PL 1981, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]

3. Except as provided in subsections 1 and 2 , when concurrent jurisdiction has been established pursuant to Title 15, section 3101, subsection 2, paragraph F , the Juvenile Court has exclusive original jurisdiction over a case involving a juvenile who is alleged to have committed a juvenile crime as defined in Title 15, section 3103, subsection 1 . [PL 2023, c. 605, §3 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 758 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 31 / Section 758
17-A §758. Obstructing report of crime or injury
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of obstructing the report of a crime or injury if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly disconnects, damages, disables, removes or uses physical force or intimidation to block access to a telephone, radio or other electronic communication device with the intent to obstruct, prevent or interfere with another person's: A. Report to a law enforcement agency; or [PL 1999, c. 644, §2 (NEW).] B. Request for an ambulance or emergency medical assistance to a governmental agency, hospital, physician or other medical service provider. [PL 1999, c. 644, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 644, §2 (NEW).]

2. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the actor reasonably believed that the actor's conduct was necessary to prevent a false public alarm or report as described in section 509 . [PL 1999, c. 644, §2 (NEW).]

3. Obstructing report of crime or injury is a Class D crime. [PL 1999, c. 644, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 752-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 31 / Section 752-A
17-A §752-A. Assault on an officer
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of assault on an officer if: A. He intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to a law enforcement officer while the officer is in the performance of his official duties; or [PL 1977, c. 656, §2 (NEW).] B. While in custody pursuant to an arrest or pursuant to a court order, the person commits an assault on a corrections officer, corrections supervisor or another member of the staff of an institution while the staff member is performing official duties. As used in this paragraph "assault" means the crime defined in section 207, subsection 1, paragraph A . [PL 2003, c. 205, §4 (AMD).] [PL 2003, c. 205, §4 (AMD).]

2. [PL 1997, c. 67, §1 (RP).]

3. Assault on an officer is a Class C crime. [PL 1977, c. 656, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 402-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 17 / Section 402-A
17-A §402-A. Aggravated criminal trespass
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of aggravated criminal trespass if, knowing that that person is not licensed or privileged to do so, that person enters a dwelling place and: A. While in the dwelling place violates any provision of chapter 9 or chapter 11 ; or [PL 1999, c. 434, §1 (NEW).] B. At the time of the offense, the person has 2 or more prior convictions for any combination of the Maine offenses listed in this paragraph or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that of the Maine offenses listed in this paragraph in another jurisdiction. The Maine offenses are: burglary in a dwelling place or criminal trespass in a dwelling place. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. [PL 2007, c. 476, §22 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 476, §22 (AMD).]

2. Aggravated criminal trespass is a Class C crime. [PL 1999, c. 434, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 3962 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 131 / Section 3962
17 §3962. Regulation of radio waves; disturbing reception
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful to use any radio receiving set which radiates radio waves between 200 meters wave length and 550 meters wave length which causes interference with the reception of any other radio receiving set. Whoever knowingly, maliciously or wantonly by any means unreasonably disturbs the reception of radio waves used for radiotelephony, between 200 meters wave length and 550 meters wave length, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50, to be recovered by complaint in the District Court.
17 M.R.S. § 2506 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 83 / Section 2506
17 §2506. Advertising on fences and rocks
Status: in_force

Whoever advertises his wares or occupation by painting notices of the same on, or affixing them to fences or other private property, or to rocks or other natural objects, without the consent of the owner in writing, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished for each offense by a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $20.
17-A M.R.S. § 851 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 35 / Section 851
17-A §851. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

1. "Prostitution" means engaging in, or agreeing to engage in, or offering to engage in a sexual act or sexual contact, as those terms are defined in section 251 , in return for a pecuniary benefit to be received by the person being prostituted or a 3rd person; [PL 2023, c. 316, §4 (AMD).]

1-A. "Engages a person for prostitution" means providing, offering to provide or agreeing to provide, either to the person who is sought for an act of prostitution or to a 3rd person, pecuniary benefit in return for a sexual act or sexual contact as those terms are defined in section 251 ; [PL 2023, c. 316, §5 (AMD).]

2. "Promotes prostitution" means: A. Causing or aiding another to commit or engage in prostitution, other than as a patron; [PL 1995, c. 638, §3 (AMD).] B. Publicly soliciting patrons for prostitution. Publicly soliciting patrons for prostitution includes, but is not limited to, an offer, made in a public place, to engage in a sexual act or sexual contact, as those terms are defined in section 251 , in return for a pecuniary benefit to be received by the person making the offer or a 3rd person; [PL 1995, c. 638, §3 (AMD).] C. Providing persons for purposes of prostitution; [PL 1995, c. 638, §3 (AMD).] D. Leasing or otherwise permitting a place controlled by the defendant, alone or in association with others, to be regularly used for prostitution; [PL 1995, c. 638, §3 (AMD).] E. Owning, controlling, managing, supervising or otherwise operating, in association with others, a house of prostitution or a prostitution business; [PL 1995, c. 638, §3 (AMD).] F. Transporting a person into or within the State with the intent that such other person engage in prostitution; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] G. Accepting or receiving, or agreeing to accept or receive, a pecuniary benefit pursuant to an agreement or understanding with any person, other than with a patron, whereby the person participates or the person is to participate in the proceeds of prostitution. [PL 1995, c. 638, §3 (AMD).] [PL 1995, c. 638, §3 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 2807 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2807
17 §2807. Commercial fishing activities and commercial fishing operations
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Commercial fishing activity" means an activity directly related to a commercial fisheries business as defined in Title 12, section 6001, subsection 6‑A or a commercial activity commonly associated with or supportive of commercial fishing or aquaculture, such as the manufacture or sale of ice, bait, traps, cages or nets or the manufacture, installation or repair of boats, engines or other equipment commonly used on boats or in facilities that involve the catching, transporting, buying, selling or processing of seafood for commercial purposes. [PL 2025, c. 249, §1 (AMD).] B. "Commercial fishing operation" means a condition or activity that occurs in connection with the commercial harvesting, purchasing, selling or processing of seafood and includes noise, odors, operation of a vessel, operation of harvesting or processing equipment and transfer or storage of bait. [PL 2001, c. 99, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 249, §1 (AMD).]

2. Private nuisance actions limited. A private nuisance action may not be maintained against a person engaged in a commercial fishing activity or commercial fishing operation so long as the activity or operation is undertaken in compliance with applicable licensing and permitting requirements and other applicable statutes, rules and ordinances. [PL 2001, c. 99, §1 (NEW).]

3. Finfish aquaculture exemption. [PL 2025, c. 249, §2 (RP).]
17 M.R.S. § 1665 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1665
17 §1665. Negotiation of bill when not in carrier's possession
Status: in_force

Any person who, with intent to deceive, negotiates or transfers for value a bill knowing that any or all of the goods which by the terms of such bill appear to have been received for transportation by the carrier which issued the bill are not in the possession or control of such carrier, or of a connecting carrier, without disclosing this fact, shall be guilty of a crime, and upon conviction shall be punished for each offense by a fine of not more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or by both.
17-A M.R.S. § 805 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 33 / Section 805
17-A §805. Aggravated criminal mischief
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of aggravated criminal mischief if that person: A. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly damages or destroys property of another in an amount exceeding $2,000 in value, having no reasonable ground to believe that the person has a right to do so; [PL 2005, c. 660, §1 (AMD).] B. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly damages or destroys property in an amount exceeding $2,000 in value, to enable any person to collect insurance proceeds for the loss caused; [PL 2005, c. 660, §1 (AMD).] C. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly damages, destroys or tampers with the property of a law enforcement agency, fire department or supplier of gas, electric, steam, water, transportation, sanitation or communication services to the public, having no reasonable ground to believe that the person has a right to do so, and thereby causes a substantial interruption or impairment of service rendered to the public; [PL 2005, c. 660, §1 (AMD).] D. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly damages, destroys or tampers with property of another and thereby recklessly endangers human life; [PL 2005, c. 660, §1 (AMD).] E. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly damages or destroys property of another by fire, having no reasonable ground to believe that the person has a right to do so, and the property damaged or destroyed is neither a dwelling place as defined in section 2, subsection 10 nor a structure as defined in section 2, subsection 24 ; or [PL 2005, c. 660, §1 (AMD).] F. Intentionally damages, destroys or tampers with the property of another, having no reasonable ground to believe that the person has a right to do so, for the purpose of causing substantial harm to the health, safety, business, calling, career, financial condition, reputation or personal relationships of the person with the property interest or any other person. [PL 2005, c. 660, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 660, §1 (AMD).]

1-A. As used in this section, "property of another" has the same meaning as in section 352, subsection 4 . [PL 1975, c. 740, §87 (NEW).]

1-B. As used in this section, "value", if the property is destroyed, shall be determined pursuant to section 352, subsection 5 . If the property is damaged, "value" shall be determined by the cost of repair unless that determination exceeds the determination of the value of the property had it been destroyed, in which case the property shall be deemed destroyed for purposes of this subsection. Amounts of value involved in mischiefs may be aggregated in the same manner as provided in section 352, subsection 5, paragraph E . Prosecution for an aggregated aggravated criminal mischief may be brought in any venue in which one of the criminal mischiefs which have been aggregated was committed. [PL 1977, c. 510, §67 (AMD).]

2. Aggravated criminal mischief is a Class C crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 960 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 39 / Section 960
17-A §960. Criminal forfeiture
Status: in_force

1. A person convicted of a violation of this chapter forfeits to the State all rights, privileges, interests and claims to property that is subject to forfeiture pursuant to section 959 . All rights, privileges, interest and title in property subject to forfeiture under this section vest in the State upon the commission of the act giving rise to forfeiture pursuant to section 959 . [PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).]

2. Property subject to forfeiture that is not yet the subject of a final order pursuant to section 959 may be proceeded against by indictment or superseding indictment of a grand jury in any related criminal proceeding in which one or more persons with an interest in the property have been simultaneously indicted for one or more violations of this chapter. At any time prior to trial, the State, with the consent of the court and any defendant with an interest in the property, may file an ancillary charging instrument or information alleging that that property is subject to criminal forfeiture. Upon commencement of a criminal forfeiture by indictment or information of any property that may be the subject of any pending civil action commenced pursuant to section 959 , the civil action must be immediately stayed and subrogated to the criminal forfeiture action. Discovery in the criminal action must be as provided by the Maine Rules of Unified Criminal Procedure. [PL 2015, c. 431, §36 (AMD).]

3. Property subject to forfeiture that has not already been seized but has been indicted by a grand jury pursuant to this section may also be ordered seized based upon the grand jury's finding of probable cause pursuant to section 959 . [PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).]

4. Trial against property charged by indictment or information may be by jury and must be held in a single proceeding together with the trial of the related criminal violation. Forfeiture of the property must be proved by the State by a preponderance of the evidence. The court, in its discretion, may allow any defendant with an interest in property indicted pursuant to this section to waive the right to trial by jury as against the property while preserving the right to trial by jury of any crime alleged. At trial by jury, the court, upon motion of a defendant or the State, may separate the trial of the matter against the defendant from the trial of the matter against the property subject to criminal forfeiture. If the court bifurcates the jury trial, the court shall first instruct and submit to the jury the issue of the guilt or innocence of defendants to be determined by proof beyond a reasonable doubt and shall restrict argument of counsel to those issues. After a verdict upon the guilt or innocence of all defendants, the court shall instruct and submit to the jury the issue of the forfeiture of the property to be determined by proof by a preponderance of the evidence and the court shall restrict argument to those issues. A special verdict must be returned as to the extent of the interest in property subject to forfeiture, if any. [PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).]

5. A person not charged in an indictment under this section may not intervene in the criminal action. Following the entry of a verdict of forfeiture of property pursuant to this section or the entry of a guilty plea in open court on the record, the State shall provide written notice of its intent to dispose of the property to any person known to have alleged an interest in the property. The notice may be by certified, return receipt mail or as otherwise ordered by the court. Receipt by a person then licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the State is presumed when notice is mailed to the last known address of that person on file with the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. A person other than the defendant asserting a legal interest in the property within 30 days of the date of receipt of the notice may petition the court for a hearing to adjudicate the validity of any alleged interest in the property. The hearing must be held before the court without jury. The request for the hearing must be signed by the petitioner under penalty of perjury and must state the nature and extent of the petitioner's right, title or interest in the property, the time and circumstances of the petitioner's acquisition of the right, title or interest in the property, any additional facts supporting the petitioner's claim and the relief sought. The court shall issue or amend a final order of forfeiture in accordance with its determination if, after the hearing, the court determines that the petitioner has established by a preponderance of the evidence that: A. The petitioner has a legal right, title or interest in the property and the right, title or interest renders the order of forfeiture invalid in whole or in part because the right, title or interest was vested in the petitioner rather than any defendant or was superior to any right, title or interest to the exclusion of any defendant at the time of the commission of the acts that gave rise to the forfeiture of the property under this section; and [PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).] B. The petitioner is a bona fide purchaser for value of the right, title or interest in the property and was at the time of purchase reasonably without cause to believe that the property was subject to forfeiture under this section. [PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 559, Pt. A, §21 (AMD).]

6. Following the entry of a verdict of forfeiture of property pursuant to this section or the entry of a guilty plea in open court on the record, the State has clear title to property that is the subject of the indictment or information and order of forfeiture and may order all or a portion of the property forfeited to the State to be disposed of pursuant to section 959 . [PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 955 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 39 / Section 955
17-A §955. Possession of gambling records
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of possession of gambling records if, other than as a player, he knowingly possesses any writing, paper, instrument or article, which is being used or is intended by him to be used in the operation of unlawful gambling activity, as defined in this chapter. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. Possession of gambling records is a Class D crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1808 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 1808
17-A §1808. Community reparations boards
Status: in_force

1. Persons required to appear before board. If the court imposes a sentencing alternative that includes a period of probation, the court shall require as a condition of probation that the person appear before a community reparations board, referred to in this section as "the board," and abide by any requirement imposed by the board if: A. The person has been sentenced to a suspended term of imprisonment with probation or a split sentence of imprisonment with probation the initial portion of which must be served in a county jail under section 1805 ; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The person has not been convicted of a crime under chapter 11 or a crime of domestic violence; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. The Department of Corrections recommends that appearance before the board be required; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. The court finds no circumstance that makes appearance inappropriate. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Duties of person required to appear before board. A person required to appear before a community reparations board shall: A. Cooperate with the preparation of the intake report to be submitted to the board; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Appear before the board as directed by the person's probation officer; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Cooperate with the board. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Powers of board. The powers of a community reparations board are limited to requiring the person to: A. Pay restitution in accordance with chapter 69 ; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Perform community service; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Complete a prescribed course of counseling or education; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. Refrain from frequenting specified places or consorting with specified persons; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] E. Comply with reparative sanctions other than restitution, including, but not limited to, writing an apology to the victim and fulfilling crime-impact education measures; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] F. Report to the board regarding compliance with the requirements of this subsection. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Time limit on requirement imposed by board. A requirement imposed by a community reparations board may not extend longer than 6 months, except the requirement to pay restitution. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Violation. A person who fails to abide by the requirements of this section commits a violation of probation. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 606 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 606
17-A §606. Improper compensation for services
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of improper compensation for services if: A. Being a public servant, he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit in return for advice or other assistance in preparing or promoting a bill, contract, claim or other transaction or proposal as to which he knows that he has or is likely to have an official discretion to exercise; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] B. He gives, offers or promises any pecuniary benefit, knowing that it is prohibited by paragraph A . [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. Improper compensation for services is a Class E crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 3104 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 101 / Section 3104
17 §3104. Conflicts of interest; purchases by the State
Status: in_force

No trustee, superintendent, treasurer or other person holding a place of trust in any state office or public institution of the State shall be pecuniarily interested directly or indirectly in any contracts made in behalf of the State or of the institution in which he holds such place of trust, and any contract made in violation hereof is void. This section shall not apply to purchases of the State by the Governor under authority of Title 1, section 814 . [PL 1975, c. 771, §164 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2104 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 75 / Section 2104
17-A §2104. Sentencing procedure
Status: in_force

1. Participation by victim. The victim must be provided the opportunity to participate at sentencing by: A. Making an oral statement in open court; or [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Submitting a written statement to the court either directly or through the attorney for the State. A written statement must be made part of the record. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] An attorney for the victim may submit a written statement or make an oral statement on the victim's behalf. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Consideration of victim's statements. The court shall consider any statement made under subsection 1 , along with all other appropriate factors, in determining the sentence. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Participation by interested person. An interested person, including, but not limited to, a member of the victim's family who is not immediate family of the victim, a close friend of the victim, a community member and other interested person, does not have a right to participate at sentencing. Participation by such interested persons is a matter for the court's discretion in determining what information to consider when sentencing. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1051 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 43 / Section 1051
17-A §1051. Possession of machine gun
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of possession of a machine gun if, without authority to do so, he knowingly possesses a machine gun. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. As used in this chapter, "machine gun" means a weapon of any description, by whatever name known, loaded or unloaded, which is capable of discharging a number of projectiles in rapid succession by one manual or mechanical action on the trigger or firing mechanism. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

3. Possession of a machine gun is a Class D crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 508 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 508
17-A §508. Abuse of corpse
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of abuse of corpse if he intentionally and unlawfully disinters, digs up, removes, conceals, mutilates or destroys a human corpse, or any part or the ashes thereof. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the actor was a physician, scientist or student who had in his possession, or used human bodies or parts thereof lawfully obtained, for anatomical, physiological or other scientific investigation or instruction. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

3. Abuse of corpse is a Class D crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2509 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 83 / Section 2509
17 §2509. Tampering with passenger tramway
Status: in_force

Whoever willfully breaks, injures or tampers with or removes part or parts of any tramway as defined in Title 32, section 15202 , must be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 11 months, or by both. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §6 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 1301-A — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 47 / Section 1301-A
17 §1301-A. State licenses
Status: in_force

No person, firm or corporation holding a license under the State of Maine or any of its subdivisions for the dispensing of food, liquor or for any service or being a State of Maine corporation or a corporation authorized to do business in the State shall withhold membership, its facilities or services to any person on account of race, religion or national origin, except such organizations which are oriented to a particular religion or which are ethnic in character. [PL 1969, c. 371 (NEW).]

The inspectors and agents of licensing authorities issuing licenses under this section shall have the authority to investigate and prosecute complaints against its licensees for violation of this section and to institute proceedings before the District Court Judge who shall be empowered to proceed under Title 5, chapter 375 , and not under Title 28‑A, chapter 33 . [PL 1987, c. 769, Pt. A, §55 (RPR); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]

It shall be the duty of the several district attorneys to investigate and prosecute complaints of violations of this section, and to institute proceedings before the District Court Judge who shall be empowered to proceed under Title 5, chapter 375 . [PL 1987, c. 402, Pt. A, §116 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]

A determination by the District Court Judge after notice and hearing on a show cause order that there is a violation of this section shall cause revocation of such licenses as may be held, with the right of appeal to the Superior Court under Title 5, chapter 375 . [PL 1987, c. 402, Pt. A, §117 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 359 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 15 / Section 359
17-A §359. Receiving stolen property
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of theft if: A. The person receives, retains or disposes of the property of another knowing that it has been stolen, or believing that it has probably been stolen, with the intent to deprive the owner of the property. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §46 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. The person violates paragraph A and: (1) The value of the property is more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (2) The property stolen is a firearm or an explosive device. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (3) The person is armed with a dangerous weapon at the time of the offense. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (4) The value of the property is more than $1,000 but not more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; (5) The value of the property is more than $500 but not more than $1,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or (6) The person has 2 or more prior convictions for any combination of the Maine offenses listed in this subparagraph or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that of the Maine offenses listed in this subparagraph in another jurisdiction. The Maine offenses are: theft; any violation of section 401 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the structure is theft; any violation of section 405 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the motor vehicle is theft; any violation of section 651 ; any violation of section 702 , 703 or 708 ; or attempts to commit any of these crimes. Section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2007, c. 476, §17 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 476, §17 (AMD).]

2. As used in this section, "receives" means acquiring possession, control or title, or lending on the security of the property. For purposes of this section, property is "stolen" if it was obtained or unauthorized control was exercised over it in violation of this chapter. [PL 1975, c. 740, §55 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2105 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 75 / Section 2105
17-A §2105. Termination or conversion procedure
Status: in_force

When the attorney for the State receives notice of a motion seeking early termination of probation or early termination of administrative release or seeking to convert probation to administrative release, the attorney for the State shall disclose to the court any attempts made to notify each victim of the motion to terminate or convert and any objection to the motion by a victim. If a hearing is held on the motion by the court and the victim is present in court, the victim may address the court at that time. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 512 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 512
17-A §512. Failure to report treatment of a gunshot wound
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of failure to report treatment of a gunshot wound if, being a health care practitioner or emergency medical services person, that person treats a human being for a wound apparently caused by the discharge of a firearm and knowingly fails to report the same to a law enforcement agency immediately by the quickest means of communication. [PL 2009, c. 49, §1 (AMD).]

2. Failure to report treatment of a gunshot wound is a Class E crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

3. As used in this section, "health care practitioner" has the same meaning as in Title 24, section 2502, subsection 1‑A , and "emergency medical services person" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 83, subsection 12 . [PL 2009, c. 49, §2 (NEW).]