17-A M.R.S. § 403 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 17 / Section 403
17-A §403. Possession or transfer of burglar's tools
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of possession or transfer of burglar's tools if that person: A. Possesses or makes any tool, implement, instrument or other article that is adapted, designed or commonly used for advancing or facilitating crimes involving unlawful entry into property or crimes involving forcible breaking of safes or other containers or depositories of property, including, but not limited to, an electronic device used as a code grabber or a master key designed to fit more than one lock, with intent to use such tool, implement, instrument or other article to commit any such criminal offense. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §60 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. Transfers or possesses with the intent to transfer any device described in paragraph A that that person knows is designed or primarily useful for the commission of a crime described in paragraph A . Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §60 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §60 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

2. [PL 2001, c. 383, §61 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 2793 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2793
17 §2793. Certain lights prohibited along highways
Status: in_force

No person shall place or maintain upon or in view of any highway any light so that its beams or rays are directed at any portion of a public street or highway when the light is of such brilliance and so positioned as to blind, dazzle or otherwise impair the vision of the driver of any motor vehicle upon said street or highway; or any rotating or flashing light or signal which imitates or simulates the flashing or rotating lights used on school buses, police, fire or highway vehicles, except safety signaling devices required by law. Whoever violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100.
17-A M.R.S. § 40 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 40
17-A §40. Procedure upon plea of not guilty coupled with plea of not criminally responsible by reason of insanity
Status: in_force

1. When the defendant enters a plea of not guilty together with a plea of not criminally responsible by reason of insanity, the defendant shall also elect whether the trial must be in 2 stages as provided for in this section, or a unitary trial in which both the issues of guilt and of insanity are submitted simultaneously to the jury. At the defendant's election, the jury must be informed that the 2 pleas have been made and that the trial will be in 2 stages. [PL 2005, c. 263, §7 (AMD).]

2. If a 2-stage trial is elected by the defendant, there must be a separation of the issue of guilt from the issue of insanity in the following manner. A. The issue of guilt must be tried first and the issue of insanity tried only if the jury returns a verdict of guilty. If the jury returns a verdict of not guilty, the proceedings must terminate. [PL 2005, c. 263, §7 (AMD).] B. Evidence of mental disease or defect, as defined in section 39, subsection 2 , is not admissible in the guilt or innocence phase of the trial for the purpose of establishing insanity. Such evidence must be admissible for that purpose only in the 2nd phase following a verdict of guilty. [PL 2005, c. 263, §7 (AMD).] [PL 2005, c. 263, §7 (AMD).]

3. The issue of insanity must be tried before the same jury as tried the issue of guilt. Alternate jurors who were present during the first phase of the trial but who did not participate in the deliberations and verdict thereof may be substituted for jurors who did participate. The defendant may elect to have the issue of insanity tried by the court without a jury. [PL 2005, c. 263, §7 (AMD).]

4. If the jury in the first phase returns a guilty verdict, the trial must proceed to the 2nd phase. The defendant and the State may rely upon evidence admitted during the first phase or they may recall witnesses. Any evidence relevant to insanity is admissible. The order of proof must reflect that the defendant has the burden of establishing the defendant's lack of criminal responsibility by reason of insanity. The jury shall return a verdict that the defendant is criminally responsible or not criminally responsible by reason of insanity. If the defendant is found criminally responsible, the court shall sentence the defendant according to law. [PL 2005, c. 263, §7 (AMD).]

5. This section does not apply to cases tried before the court without a jury. [PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 324-A — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13-A / Section 324-A
17 §324-A. Games of chance prohibited at "beano" locations
Status: in_force

1. Games of chance where "beano" located. A person may not conduct a "beano" game at any location where a lottery or other game of chance is conducted. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Games of chance before "beano." A person may not conduct a lottery or other game of chance during the period of one hour before the conduct of any "beano" game at the specific location of the "beano" game, except that the following lotteries may be conducted during the period of one hour before the conduct of "beano" games. A. Lottery tickets issued by the State Liquor and Lottery Commission may be sold when a valid license certificate issued by the commission is properly displayed. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Raffle tickets may be sold in accordance with chapter 62 . [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. B, §8 (AMD).] C. Sealed ticket game tickets may be sold when that game of chance is registered with the Gambling Control Unit and when a valid license or registration certificate is properly displayed. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section and section 312 , sealed ticket games may be conducted during the period beginning 2 hours before and ending 2 hours after a "beano" game. Notwithstanding any other rule, sealed ticket game tickets may be sold that have a sale value of $1 or less, and a person who sells or distributes "beano" cards or materials used to play "beano" prior to the conduct of "beano" as a volunteer, as provided in this section, is permitted to play in the "beano" game. [PL 2025, c. 424, §5 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 424, §5 (AMD).]

3. Location defined. For purposes of this section, "location" means the location specified in the location permit. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

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, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 2741 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2741
17 §2741. Common nuisances; jurisdiction to abate
Status: in_force

1. Common nuisances. The following are common nuisances. A. All places used as houses of ill fame or for the illegal sale or keeping of intoxicating liquors or scheduled drugs or resorted to for lewdness or gambling; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §45 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. All houses, shops or places where intoxicating liquors are sold for tippling purposes; and [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §45 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] C. All places of resort where intoxicating liquors are kept, sold, given away, drunk or dispensed in any manner not provided for by law. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §45 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §45 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Superior Court jurisdiction. The Superior Court has jurisdiction, upon information filed by the Attorney General or the district attorney or upon complaint filed by not fewer than 7 legal voters of that county setting forth any of the facts contained in this section, to restrain, enjoin or abate a common nuisance as set out in subsection 1 and an injunction for those purposes may be issued by the court. A dismissal of an information or complaint does not prevent action upon any information or complaint subsequently filed covering the same subject matter. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §45 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

3. Injunction or order. The injunction or order to restrain, enjoin or abate the common nuisance forever runs against the building or other place or structure, except that, upon motion of an owner filed not sooner than 6 months from the date of the injunction or order, the Superior Court may remove or modify the injunction or order upon a showing by the owner, by a preponderance of evidence, that the nuisance has abated. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §45 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

4. Trafficking or furnishing scheduled drugs. For purposes of this subchapter, proof by a preponderance of evidence that an owner or occupant of a building or other place or structure, or any part thereof, has trafficked in or furnished at the building, place or structure, or any part thereof, any scheduled drug as defined by Title 17‑A, chapter 45 on 2 or more occasions within a 3-year period is sufficient to prove that the building, place or structure is a common nuisance. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §45 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

5. Keeping, allowing or maintaining common nuisance. A person who keeps, allows or maintains a building, place or structure declared by the Superior Court to be a common nuisance upon the filing of information commits a Class E crime. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §45 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

6. Default in payment of fine. A person who defaults in payment of a fine imposed under this section commits a separate Class E crime. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §45 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

7. Strict liability. Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §45 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2305 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 2305
17-A §2305. Deductions from sentence of imprisonment for time detained
Status: in_force

1. Deductions for detention permitted. An individual sentenced to imprisonment who has been detained for the conduct for which that sentence is imposed while awaiting trial, during trial, post-trial while awaiting sentencing or post-sentencing prior to the date on which the sentence commenced either to await transportation to the place of imprisonment specified or pursuant to court order, and not in execution of any other sentence of confinement, must receive a day-for-day deduction from the total term of imprisonment required under that sentence if that individual is detained in: A. This State in a correctional facility, mental health institute or jail or in any local lockup; or [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Another jurisdiction in a federal, state or county institution, local lockup or similar facility, including any detention resulting from being a fugitive from justice, as defined by Title 15, section 201, subsection 4 , unless the individual has simultaneously been detained for non-Maine conduct. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] For the purpose of calculating the day-for-day deduction specified by this subsection, "day" means 24 hours, except that for an individual who commits a crime on or after October 15, 2011, who has been detained for the conduct for which the individual is sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 96 hours or less, any portion of a day detained short of 24 hours must also be deducted from the total term of imprisonment required under that sentence. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Deductions for detention not permitted. An individual who, in addition to being detained pursuant to subsection 1 , has been simultaneously detained for conduct for which the individual is sentenced to a consecutive sentence may not receive a day-for-day deduction from the consecutive sentence for the period of simultaneous detention except for any period of detention that is longer than the total term of imprisonment required under the sentence to be served prior to the consecutive sentence. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Timing of application of deductions. The total term required under a sentence of imprisonment is reduced by the total deduction under this section prior to applying any of the other deductions specified in this chapter or in Title 30‑A, section 1606 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Additional deduction when warranted for crime committed on or after August 1, 2004 and before October 1, 2021. An individual may receive a deduction of up to 2 days per calendar month in addition to the day-for-day deduction provided pursuant to subsection 1 if: A. The individual commits a crime on or after August 1, 2004 and before October 1, 2021 and is sentenced to a term of imprisonment for that crime; and [PL 2021, c. 330, §7 (AMD).] B. The individual is entitled to a day-for-day deduction pursuant to subsection 1 and the individual's conduct during that period of detention is such that the additional deduction is determined to be warranted in the discretion of the chief administrative officer of the facility in which the individual has been detained. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] Deductions under this subsection must be calculated as follows for partial calendar months: Days of partial month Maximum deduction available 1 to 15 days up to 1 16 to 31 days up to 2 [PL 2021, c. 330, §7 (AMD).]

4-A. Additional deduction when warranted for crime committed on or after October 1, 2021. An individual may receive a deduction of up to 4 days per calendar month in addition to the day-for-day deduction provided pursuant to subsection 1 if: A. The individual commits a crime on or after October 1, 2021 and is sentenced to a term of imprisonment for that crime; and [PL 2021, c. 330, §8 (NEW).] B. The individual is entitled to a day-for-day deduction pursuant to subsection 1 and the individual's conduct during that period of detention is such that the additional deduction is determined to be warranted in the discretion of the chief administrative officer of the facility in which the individual has been detained. [PL 2021, c. 330, §8 (NEW).] Deductions under this subsection must be calculated as follows for partial calendar months: Days of partial month Maximum deduction available 1 to 7 days up to 1 8 to 15 days up to 2 16 to 23 days up to 3 24 to 31 days up to 4 [PL 2021, c. 330, §8 (NEW).]

5. Deduction for detention may not be withdrawn. A deduction for detention to which the individual is entitled may not be withdrawn. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Transporter's duty to provide statement of time detained. The sheriff or the sheriff's designee shall furnish to the administrator of the facility to which the individual is being delivered and the attorney for the State, within 30 days of delivery, a statement showing the length of that detention. The administrator shall use the statement furnished to determine the day-for-day deduction to which the individual is entitled pursuant to subsections 1 , 4 and 4‑A , if any, unless, within 15 days of its receipt, the attorney for the State furnishes a revised statement to the administrator. [PL 2021, c. 330, §9 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2002 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2002
17-A §2002. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words have the following meanings. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1. Collateral source. "Collateral source" means a source of benefits or advantages for economic loss resulting from a crime, which the victim has received, or which is readily available to the victim from: A. The Government of the United States or any agency thereof, a state or any of its political subdivisions or an instrumentality of 2 or more states unless the law providing for the benefits or advantages makes them excess or secondary to benefits under this chapter; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Social security, Medicare and Medicaid; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Workers' compensation; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. Wage continuation programs of any employer; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] E. Proceeds of a contract of insurance payable to the victim for loss that the victim sustained because of the criminal conduct; or [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] F. A contract providing prepaid hospital and other health care services or benefits for disability. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Dependent. "Dependent" means an individual who is wholly or partially dependent upon the victim for care or support and includes a child of the victim born after the victim's death. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Economic loss. "Economic loss" includes economic detriment consisting of environmental clean-up expense, property loss, allowable expense, work loss, replacement services loss and, if injury causes death, dependent's economic loss and dependent's replacement services loss. Noneconomic detriment is not loss. Economic detriment is loss although caused by pain and suffering or physical impairment. "Economic loss" includes expenses of an emergency response by any public agency and critical investigation expenses. A. "Allowable expense" means reasonable charges incurred for reasonably needed products, services and accommodations, including those for medical care, rehabilitation, rehabilitative occupational training, counseling services and other remedial treatment and care, and nonmedical remedial care and treatment rendered in accordance with a recognized religious method of healing. The term includes reasonable and customary charges incurred for expenses in any way related to funeral, cremation and burial. It does not include that portion of a charge for a room in a hospital, clinic, convalescent or nursing home, or any other institution engaged in providing nursing care and related services, in excess of a reasonable and customary charge for semiprivate accommodations, unless other accommodations are medically required. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. "Critical investigation expense" means a necessary expense incurred by a government or by a victim while investigating or prosecuting suspected criminal conduct. "Critical investigation expense" is limited to the cost of an audit or other financial analysis when that analysis is necessary to determine whether and to what extent a victim has suffered financial harm from criminal conduct by an employee or other person in a position of trust and the cost of analysis of suspected illegal drugs if the defendant is convicted of trafficking a scheduled drug under chapter 45 and the court in sentencing the defendant makes a finding that the conduct underlying the conviction was motivated by profit. [PL 2021, c. 296, §1 (AMD).] C. "Dependent's economic loss" means loss after a decedent's death of contributions of things of economic value to the decedent's dependents, not including services they would have received from the decedent if the decedent had not suffered the fatal injury. [PL 2023, c. 277, §1 (AMD).] D. "Dependent's replacement loss" means loss reasonably incurred by dependents after a decedent's death in obtaining ordinary and necessary services in lieu of those the decedent would have performed for their benefit if the decedent had not suffered the fatal injury. [PL 2023, c. 277, §2 (AMD).] E. "Environmental clean-up expense" means any reasonable expense incurred for products and services needed to clean up any harm or damage caused to the environment, including any harm or damage caused by chemicals; to restore the environment to its previous condition prior to any harm or damage; and to properly dispose of chemicals and other materials, including those used in the manufacture of scheduled drugs in violation of chapter 45 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] F. "Expense of an emergency response" means reasonable costs incurred by a public agency in reasonably making an appropriate emergency response to the incident, including a response to a suspected unlawful methamphetamine laboratory under section 1124 , but only includes those costs directly arising because of the response to the particular incident. Reasonable costs include the costs of providing police, firefighting, rescue and emergency medical services at the scene of the incident, as well as the compensation for the personnel, including trained laboratory personnel, responding to the incident. "Public agency" means the State or any county, municipality, district or public authority located, in whole or in part, within this State that provides or may provide laboratory services or police, firefighting, ambulance or other emergency services. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] G. "Property loss" means the value of property taken from the victim, or of property destroyed or otherwise broken or harmed. A property loss includes the value of taxes or other obligations due to the government that have not been paid. "Property loss" also includes, in cases involving a violation of chapter 45 , the value of money or other consideration given or offered in exchange for scheduled drugs by a law enforcement officer or another at the direction of a law enforcement officer that are not, in fact, recovered by the State at the time of sentencing, regardless of whether other money or items of value are sought, acquired or forfeited pursuant to Title 15, chapter 517 . In cases involving a violation of chapter 45 , the court must make a finding that the property loss is specifically related to that case. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] H. "Replacement services loss" means expenses reasonably incurred in obtaining ordinary and necessary services in lieu of those the injured person would have performed, not for income but for the benefit of the injured person or the injured person's family, if the injured person had not been injured. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] I. "Work loss" means loss of income from work the injured person would have performed if the injured person had not been injured and expenses reasonably incurred by the injured person in obtaining services in lieu of those the injured person would have performed for income, reduced by any income for substitute work actually performed by the injured person or by income the injured person would have earned in available appropriate substitute work the injured person was capable of performing but unreasonably failed to undertake. For a victim of a human trafficking offense as defined in Title 5, section 4701, subsection 1, paragraph C , "work loss" includes pay or benefits unfairly or illegally withheld from the victim by the offender or any unfair labor agreement under Title 26, section 629 , as defined by rules adopted by the Department of Labor. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 277, §§1, 2 (AMD).]

4. Noneconomic detriment. "Noneconomic detriment" means pain, suffering, inconvenience, physical impairment and other nonpecuniary damage. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Offender. "Offender" means an individual or an organization convicted of a crime. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Restitution. "Restitution" means: A. Monetary reimbursement, in whole or in part, for economic loss; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Work or service provided to a victim for economic loss; or [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Any combination of service or monetary reimbursement by an offender to the victim of the offender's crime or to other authorized claimants, either directly or indirectly. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

7. Victim. "Victim" means a government that suffers economic loss or a person who suffers personal injury, death or economic loss as a result of a crime or the good faith effort of any person to prevent a crime. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1603 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1603
17 §1603. Uttering fraudulent receipts
Status: in_force

1. Fraudulent receipt for delivery or deposit of goods. A person who fraudulently makes or utters a receipt or other written evidence of the delivery or deposit of any grain, flour, pork, wool or other goods, wares or merchandise in any warehouse, mill, store or other building, when the quantity specified therein had not, in fact, been delivered or deposited in such building, commits a Class B crime. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §29 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Fraudulent receipt for delivery and deposit of bonds or securities. A person who fraudulently makes or utters a receipt or other written evidence of the delivery or deposit with that person of any bonds or other securities or evidences of debt, when the same have not, in fact, been so delivered and deposited, commits a Class B crime. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §29 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 755 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 31 / Section 755
17-A §755. Escape
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of escape if without official permission the person intentionally: A. Leaves official custody or intentionally fails to return to official custody following temporary leave granted for a specific purpose or a limited period. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §90 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. Violates paragraph A and at the time of the escape the person uses physical force against another person, threatens to use physical force or is armed with a dangerous weapon. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §90 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §90 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

1-A. [PL 2013, c. 133, §6 (RP).]

1-B. A person is guilty of escape from supervised community confinement granted pursuant to Title 34‑A, section 3036‑A if without official permission the person intentionally: A. Fails to return to the correctional facility from which transfer was made upon the direction of the Commissioner of Corrections or otherwise intentionally violates a curfew, residence, time or travel restriction. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).] B. Violates paragraph A and at the time of the escape the person uses physical force against another person, threatens to use physical force or is armed with a dangerous weapon. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §92 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).]

1-C. A person is guilty of escape from furlough or other rehabilitative program authorized under Title 34‑A, section 3035 if the person intentionally: A. Goes to a location other than that permitted by the terms of the leave. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §93 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. Violates paragraph A and at the time of the escape the person uses physical force against another person, threatens to use physical force or is armed with a dangerous weapon. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §93 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §93 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

1-D. A person is guilty of escape from arrest or escape during transport following arrest if without official permission the arrested person intentionally: A. Leaves following arrest prior to being transported, or while being transported to a jail, police station or other initial place of detention or to a courthouse when a court has ordered that the person be arrested and transported directly to court. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2005, c. 63, §1 (AMD).] B. Violates paragraph A and at the time of the escape the person uses physical force against another person, threatens to use physical force or is armed with a dangerous weapon. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime. [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §20 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §36 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 63, §1 (AMD).]

1-E. A person is guilty of escape from the community confinement monitoring program granted pursuant to Title 30‑A, section 1659‑A if without official permission the person intentionally: A. Leaves or fails to return within 12 hours to that person's residence or other designated area in which that person is monitored. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or [PL 2011, c. 464, §15 (NEW).] B. Violates paragraph A and at the time of the escape the person uses physical force against another person, threatens to use physical force or is armed with a dangerous weapon. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime. [PL 2011, c. 464, §15 (NEW).] A sentence imposed for a violation of this section is subject to the requirements of section 1609‑A . [PL 2021, c. 260, §1 (AMD).]

2. In the case of escape from arrest, it is a defense that the arresting officer acted unlawfully in making the arrest. In all other cases, it is no defense that grounds existed for release from custody that could have been raised in a legal proceeding. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

3. As used in this section, "official custody" means arrest, custody in, or on the way to or from a courthouse or a jail, police station, house of correction, or any institution or facility under the control of the Department of Corrections, or under contract with the department for the housing of persons sentenced to imprisonment, the custody of any official of the department, the custody of any institution in another jurisdiction pursuant to a sentence imposed under the authority of section 2303, subsection 3 or any custody pursuant to court order. A person on a parole or probation status is not, for that reason alone, in "official custody" for purposes of this section. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §63 (AMD).]

3-A. The following provisions govern prosecution for escape. A. Prosecution for escape or attempted escape from any institution included in subsection 3 must be in the county in which the institution is located. [PL 2001, c. 383, §95 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. Prosecution for escape or attempted escape of a person who has been transferred from one institution to another must be in the county in which the institution the person was either transferred from or transferred to is located. [PL 2001, c. 383, §95 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] C. Prosecution for an escape or attempted escape for failure to return to official custody following temporary leave granted for a specific purpose or a limited period must be in the county in which the institution from which the leave was granted is located or in any county to which leave was granted. [PL 2001, c. 383, §95 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] D. [PL 2013, c. 133, §7 (RP).] E. Prosecution for escape or attempted escape from supervised community confinement must be in the county in which the institution from which the transfer to supervised community confinement was granted is located or in any county to which the transfer to supervised community confinement was granted. [PL 2001, c. 383, §95 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] F. Prosecution for escape or attempted escape from the community confinement monitoring program must be in the county in which the institution from which the transfer to the community confinement monitoring program was granted is located or in any county to which the transfer to the community confinement monitoring program was granted. [PL 2011, c. 464, §16 (NEW).] Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, in all cases of escape, prosecution may be in the county or division in which the person who has escaped was apprehended. [PL 2013, c. 133, §7 (AMD).]

4. [PL 2001, c. 383, §96 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 207-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 207-A
17-A §207-A. Domestic violence assault
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of domestic violence assault if: A. The person violates section 207 and the victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 or a dating partner as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4 . Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2023, c. 465, §2 (AMD).] B. The person violates paragraph A and at the time of the offense: (1) Has one or more prior convictions for violating paragraph A or for violating section 208‑D , 208‑E , 208‑F , 209‑A , 210‑B , 210‑C or 211‑A or one or more prior convictions for engaging in conduct substantially similar to that contained in paragraph A or in section 208‑D , 208‑E , 208‑F , 209‑A , 210‑B , 210‑C or 211‑A in another jurisdiction; (2) Has one or more prior convictions for violating Title 19‑A , former section 4011, subsection 1 or Title 19‑A, section 4113, subsection 1 or one or more prior convictions for engaging in conduct substantially similar to that contained in Title 19‑A, section 4113, subsection 1 in another jurisdiction; (3) Has one or more prior convictions for violating Title 15, section 1092, subsection 1, paragraph B when the condition of release violated is specified in Title 15, section 1026, subsection 3, paragraph A , subparagraph (5) or (8) when the alleged victim in the case for which the defendant was on bail was a family or household member as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 or a dating partner as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4 ; or (4) Has one or more prior convictions for violating section 208 , 208‑B or 208‑C , and the State had pled and proved that the victim of the applicable prior conviction was a family or household member, as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 , or a dating partner, as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4 , or has one or more prior convictions in another jurisdiction for engaging in conduct substantially similar to that contained in section 208 , 208‑B or 208‑C and it had been pled and proved that the victim was a family or household member or a dating partner. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2023, c. 465, §3 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 465, §§2, 3 (AMD).]

2. Section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. [PL 2007, c. 436, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 436, §7 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 61 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 61
17-A §61. Individual liability for conduct on behalf of organization
Status: in_force

1. An individual is criminally liable for any conduct the individual performs in the name of an organization or in its behalf to the same extent as if it were performed in the individual's own name or behalf. Such an individual must be sentenced as if the conduct had been performed in the individual's own name or behalf. [PL 2007, c. 173, §15 (AMD).]

2. If a criminal statute imposes a duty to act on an organization, any agent of the organization having primary responsibility for the discharge of the duty is criminally liable if the agent recklessly omits to perform the required act, and the agent must be sentenced as if the duty were imposed by law directly upon the agent. [PL 2007, c. 173, §15 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2106 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 75 / Section 2106
17-A §2106. Notification of defendant's release or escape
Status: in_force

Upon complying with subsection 1 , a victim of a crime of murder or of a Class A, Class B or Class C crime or of a Class D crime under chapters 9 , 11 and 12 for which the defendant is committed to the Department of Corrections or to a county jail or is committed to the custody of the Commissioner of Health and Human Services either under Title 15, section 103 after having been found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity or under Title 15, section 101‑D after having been found incompetent to stand trial must receive notification of the defendant's unconditional release and discharge from institutional confinement upon the expiration of the sentence or upon release from commitment under Title 15, section 101‑D or upon discharge under Title 15, section 104‑A ; must receive notification of any conditional release of the defendant from institutional confinement, including probation, supervised release for sex offenders, parole, furlough, work release, funeral or deathbed visit, supervised community confinement, home release monitoring or similar program, administrative release or release under Title 15, section 104‑A ; and must receive notification of the defendant's escape from the Department of Corrections, the custody of the Commissioner of Health and Human Services or the county jail to which the defendant is committed. For purposes of this section, "victim" also includes a person who has obtained under Title 19‑A , former section 4007 or Title 19‑A, section 4110 an active protection order or approved consent agreement against the defendant. [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §41 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]

1. Request for notification. A victim who wishes to receive notification must file a written request for that notification of the defendant's release or escape under this section with the office of the attorney for the State. The attorney for the State shall forward this request form to the Department of Corrections or to the state mental health institute or to the county jail to which that defendant is committed. Notwithstanding this subsection, a victim who wishes to receive notification regarding a defendant who is committed to the Department of Corrections may file a request for notification of the defendant's release directly with the Department of Corrections. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Notification of victim. The Department of Corrections or the state mental health institute or the county jail to which the defendant is committed shall keep the victim's written request for a notification under subsection 1 in the file of the defendant and shall notify the victim by mail of any impending release as soon as the release date is set or, if the defendant has escaped, by the quickest means reasonably practicable. This notification must be mailed to the address provided in the request or any subsequent address provided by the victim. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Contents of notification upon release. If the defendant is being released, the notification required by this section must contain: A. The name of the defendant; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The nature of the release authorized, whether it is a conditional release, including probation, supervised release for sex offenders, parole, furlough, work release, funeral or deathbed visit, supervised community confinement, home release monitoring or a similar program, administrative release or release under Title 15, section 104‑A , or an unconditional release and discharge upon release from commitment under Title 15, section 101‑D or upon the expiration of a sentence or upon discharge under Title 15, section 104‑A ; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. The anticipated date of the defendant's release from institutional confinement and any date on which the defendant must return to institutional confinement, if applicable; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. The geographic area to which the defendant's release is limited, if any; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] E. The address at which the defendant will reside; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] F. The address at which the defendant will work, if applicable. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Contents of notification upon escape. If the defendant has escaped, the notice required by this section must contain the name of the defendant, the manner of escape, the place from which the defendant escaped and the date of the escape. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Termination of notification requirement. The notification requirement under this section ends when: A. Notification has been provided of an unconditional release or discharge upon the expiration of the sentence or upon release under Title 15, section 101‑D or upon discharge under Title 15, section 104‑A ; or [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The victim has filed a written request for a notification under subsection 1 with the Department of Corrections or the state mental health institute or the county jail to which the defendant is committed asking that no further notification be given. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Liability. Neither the failure to perform the requirements of this chapter nor compliance with this chapter subjects the attorney for the State, the Commissioner of Corrections, the Department of Corrections, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, the institution for the care and treatment for persons with mental illness to which the defendant is committed by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services or the residential program that provides care and treatment for persons who have intellectual disabilities or autism to which the defendant is committed by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services or the county jail or the employees or officers of the attorney for the State, the Commissioner of Corrections, the Department of Corrections, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, the state mental health institution for the care and treatment for persons with mental illness to which the defendant is committed by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services or the residential program that provides care and treatment for persons who have intellectual disabilities or autism to which the defendant is committed by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services or the county jail to liability in a civil action. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1607 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 63 / Section 1607
17-A §1607. Prohibition against imprisonment based on incapacity to pay fine
Status: in_force

If a court finds that an individual has met the burden of proving incapacity to pay a fine pursuant to section 1702, subsection 2 , the court may not impose a term of imprisonment or any other sentencing alternative involving imprisonment solely for the reason that the individual does not have the present or future capacity to pay the fine. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 321 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13-A / Section 321
17 §321. Effect of other laws
Status: in_force

All acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith shall be inoperative as to this chapter, and the share of the State stipend for aid and encouragement to agricultural societies shall not be withheld from any such society because of the conducting on the fair grounds of the game of "Beano" or "Bingo." [PL 1975, c. 307, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1116 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 45 / Section 1116
17-A §1116. Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs
Status: in_force

1. Except as provided in subsection 1‑A , a person is guilty of trafficking in or furnishing an imitation scheduled drug if the person intentionally or knowingly trafficks in or furnishes an imitation scheduled drug to a person who is: A. At least 18 years of age. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §143 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. Less than 18 years of age and the person trafficking or furnishing the imitation scheduled drug is at least 18 years of age. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §143 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §143 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

1-A. A person is not guilty of trafficking in or furnishing an imitation scheduled drug if the conduct that constitutes the trafficking or furnishing is expressly made a civil violation by Title 22, section 2383-A . [PL 2001, c. 383, §144 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

2. Proof that the person intentionally or knowingly possesses 100 or more tablets, capsules or other dosage units of an imitation scheduled drug gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the person is trafficking in or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs. [PL 2001, c. 383, §145 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

3. [PL 2001, c. 383, §146 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

4. [PL 2001, c. 383, §146 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

5. In determining whether the appearance of a dosage unit of an imitation scheduled drug would lead a reasonable person to believe the substance was a scheduled drug, as required by section 1101, subsection 19 , the court shall consider, but is not limited to considering, the following: A. In the case of a substance in tablet, capsule or other solid form, whether the size, shape and color are substantially similar to that of a specific scheduled drug, and in the case of a substance in powdered or liquid form, whether the color, consistency and appearance are substantially similar to that of a specific scheduled drug; [PL 1981, c. 603, §2 (NEW).] B. Whether the markings on each dosage unit are substantially similar to those on a specific scheduled drug; and [PL 1981, c. 603, §2 (NEW).] C. Whether the packaging of, or the labeling of a container containing the substance, bears markings or printed material substantially similar to that accompanying or containing a specific scheduled drug. [PL 1981, c. 603, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1981, c. 603, §2 (NEW).]

6. This section does not apply to: A. Law enforcement officers acting in the course and legitimate scope of their employment; [PL 1981, c. 603, §2 (NEW).] B. Persons who manufacture, process, package, distribute or sell imitation scheduled drugs solely for or to licensed medical practitioners for use as placebos in the course of professional practice or research; and [PL 1981, c. 603, §2 (NEW).] C. Licensed medical practitioners, pharmacists and other persons authorized to dispense or administer scheduled drugs who are acting in the legitimate performance of their professional licenses. [PL 1981, c. 603, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §147 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 208-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 208-A
17-A §208-A. Assault while hunting
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of assault while hunting if, while in the pursuit of wild game or game birds, he, with criminal negligence, causes bodily injury to another with the use of a dangerous weapon. [PL 1977, c. 671, §22 (NEW).]

2. Assault while hunting is a Class D crime. [PL 1977, c. 671, §22 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 357 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 15 / Section 357
17-A §357. Theft of services
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of theft if: A. The person obtains services by deception, threat, force or any other means designed to avoid the due payment for the services that the person knows are available only for compensation. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §42 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. The person violates paragraph A and: (1) The value of the services is more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (2) The person is armed with a dangerous weapon at the time of the offense. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (3) The value of the services is more than $1,000 but not more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; (4) The value of the services is more than $500 but not more than $1,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or (5) 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, §14 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 476, §14 (AMD).]

2. A person is guilty of theft if: A. Having control over the disposition of services of another, to which the person knows the person is not entitled, the person diverts such services to the person's own benefit or to the benefit of some other person who the person knows is not entitled to the services. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §42 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. The person violates paragraph A and: (1) The value of the services is more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (2) That person is armed with a dangerous weapon at the time of the offense. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (3) The value of the services is more than $1,000 but not more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; (4) The value of the services is more than $500 but not more than $1,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or (5) 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, §15 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 476, §15 (AMD).]

3. As used in this section: A. "Deception" has the same meaning as in section 354 ; [PL 2001, c. 383, §42 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. "Services" includes, but is not limited to, labor; professional service; public utility service; transportation service; ski-lift service; restaurant, hotel, motel, tourist cabin, rooming house and like accommodations; the supplying of equipment, tools, vehicles or trailers for temporary use; telephone, cellular telephone, telegraph, cable television or computer service; gas, electricity, water or steam; admission to entertainment, exhibitions, sporting events or other events; or other services for which a charge is made; and [PL 2001, c. 383, §42 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] C. "Threat" is deemed to occur under the circumstances described in section 355, subsection 2 . [PL 2001, c. 383, §42 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §42 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

4. When compensation for service is ordinarily paid immediately upon the rendering of such service, as in the case of hotels, restaurants, ski lifts, garages or sporting events, nonpayment prior to use or enjoyment, refusal to pay or absconding without payment or offer to pay gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the service was obtained by deception. [PL 2001, c. 383, §42 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

5. Proof that utility services or electricity services have been improperly diverted or that devices belonging to the utility or electricity service provider and installed for the delivery, regulation or measurement of utility services or electricity services have been interfered with gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the person to whom the utility service or electricity service is being delivered or diverted knowingly created or caused to be created the improper diversion or interference with the devices of the utility or electricity service provider. This inference does not apply unless the person to whom the utility service or electricity service is being delivered has been furnished the service for at least 30 days. For purposes of this subsection, "electricity service" means electric billing and metering services, as defined in Title 35‑A, section 3201, subsection 8 , and the service of a competitive electricity provider, as defined in Title 35‑A, section 3201, subsection 5 . [PL 2001, c. 383, §42 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 255-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 255-A
17-A §255-A. Unlawful sexual contact
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of unlawful sexual contact if the actor intentionally subjects another person to any sexual contact and: A. The other person has not consented to the sexual contact and the actor is criminally negligent with regard to whether the other person has consented. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2023, c. 280, §3 (AMD).] B. The other person has not consented to the sexual contact, the actor is criminally negligent with regard to whether the other person has consented and the sexual contact includes penetration. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2023, c. 280, §4 (AMD).] C. The other person is unconscious or otherwise physically incapable of resisting and has not consented to the sexual contact. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §23 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] D. The other person is unconscious or otherwise physically incapable of resisting and has not consented to the sexual contact and the sexual contact includes penetration. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §23 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] E. The other person, not the actor's spouse, is in fact less than 14 years of age and the actor is at least 3 years older. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §23 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] E-1. The other person, not the actor's spouse, is in fact less than 12 years of age and the actor is at least 3 years older. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] F. The other person, not the actor's spouse, is in fact less than 14 years of age and the actor is at least 3 years older and the sexual contact includes penetration. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §23 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] F-1. The other person, not the actor's spouse, is in fact less than 12 years of age and the actor is at least 3 years older and the sexual contact includes penetration. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] F-2. The other person, not the actor's spouse, is in fact either 14 or 15 years of age and the actor is at least 10 years older than the other person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2011, c. 464, §9 (NEW).] G. The other person suffers from a mental disability that is reasonably apparent or known to the actor that in fact renders the other person substantially incapable of appraising the nature of the contact involved or of understanding that the other person has the right to deny or withdraw consent. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §23 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] H. The other person suffers from a mental disability that is reasonably apparent or known to the actor that in fact renders the other person substantially incapable of appraising the nature of the contact involved or of understanding that the other person has the right to deny or withdraw consent and the sexual contact includes penetration. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §23 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] I. The other person, not the actor's spouse, is under official supervision as a probationer, a parolee, a sex offender on supervised release, a prisoner on supervised community confinement status or a juvenile on community reintegration status or is detained in a hospital, prison or other institution and the actor has supervisory or disciplinary authority over the other person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2007, c. 102, §2 (AMD).] J. The other person, not the actor's spouse, is under official supervision as a probationer, a parolee, a sex offender on supervised release, a prisoner on supervised community confinement status or a juvenile on community reintegration status or is detained in a hospital, prison or other institution and the actor has supervisory or disciplinary authority over the other person and the sexual contact includes penetration. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2007, c. 102, §3 (AMD).] K. The other person, not the actor's spouse, is a student enrolled in a private or public elementary, secondary or special education school, facility or institution and the actor is a teacher, employee or other official having instructional, supervisory or disciplinary authority over the student or the actor was a substitute teacher who had instructional, supervisory or disciplinary authority over the student at any time during the 12 months prior to the sexual contact. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2021, c. 360, §3 (AMD).] L. The other person, not the actor's spouse, is a student enrolled in a private or public elementary, secondary or special education school, facility or institution and the actor is a teacher, employee or other official having instructional, supervisory or disciplinary authority over the student and the sexual contact includes penetration or the actor was a substitute teacher who had instructional, supervisory or disciplinary authority over the student at any time during the 12 months prior to the sexual contact and the sexual contact included penetration. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2021, c. 360, §4 (AMD).] M. The other person is in fact less than 18 years of age and the actor is a parent, stepparent, foster parent, guardian or other similar person responsible for the long-term general care and welfare of that other person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §23 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] N. The other person is in fact less than 18 years of age and the actor is a parent, stepparent, foster parent, guardian or other similar person responsible for the long-term general care and welfare of that other person and the sexual contact includes penetration. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §23 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] O. The other person submits as a result of compulsion. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §23 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] P. The other person submits as a result of compulsion and the sexual contact includes penetration. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §23 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] Q. The actor owns, operates or is an employee of an organization, program or residence that is operated, administered, licensed or funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and the other person, not the actor's spouse, receives services from the organization, program or residence and the organization, program or residence recognizes that other person as a person with an intellectual disability or autism. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this paragraph that the actor receives services for an intellectual disability or autism or is a person with an intellectual disability, as defined in Title 34‑B, section 5001, subsection 3 , or autism, as defined in Title 34‑B, section 6002 . Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §12 (AMD).] R. The actor owns, operates or is an employee of an organization, program or residence that is operated, administered, licensed or funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and the other person, not the actor's spouse, receives services from the organization, program or residence and the organization, program or residence recognizes that other person as a person with an intellectual disability or autism and the sexual contact includes penetration. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this paragraph that the actor receives services for an intellectual disability or autism or is a person with an intellectual disability, as defined in Title 34‑B, section 5001, subsection 3 , or autism, as defined in Title 34‑B, section 6002 . Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §12 (AMD).] R-1. The actor owns, operates or is an employee of an organization, program or residence that is operated, administered, licensed or funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and the other person, not the actor's spouse, receives services from the organization, program or residence and suffers from a mental disability that is reasonably apparent or known to the actor. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2011, c. 423, §4 (NEW).] R-2. The actor owns, operates or is an employee of an organization, program or residence that is operated, administered, licensed or funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and the other person, not the actor's spouse, receives services from the organization, program or residence and suffers from a mental disability that is reasonably apparent or known to the actor and the sexual contact includes penetration. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2011, c. 423, §4 (NEW).] S. The other person, not the actor's spouse, is in fact less than 18 years of age and is a student enrolled in a private or public elementary, secondary or special education school, facility or institution and the actor, who is at least 21 years of age, is a teacher, employee or other official in the school district, school union, educational unit, school, facility or institution in which the student is enrolled. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2005, c. 450, §1 (AMD).] T. The other person, not the actor's spouse, is in fact less than 18 years of age and is a student enrolled in a private or public elementary, secondary or special education school, facility or institution and the actor, who is at least 21 years of age, is a teacher, employee or other official in the school district, school union, educational unit, school, facility or institution in which the student is enrolled and the sexual contact includes penetration. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2005, c. 450, §1 (AMD).] U. The actor is a psychiatrist, a psychologist or licensed as a social worker or counseling professional or purports to be a psychiatrist, a psychologist or licensed as a social worker or counseling professional to the other person and the other person, not the actor's spouse, is a current patient or client of the actor. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2019, c. 494, §2 (AMD).] V. The actor is a psychiatrist, a psychologist or licensed as a social worker or counseling professional or purports to be a psychiatrist, a psychologist or licensed as a social worker or counseling professional to the other person and the other person, not the actor's spouse, is a current patient or client of the actor and the sexual contact includes penetration. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2019, c. 494, §3 (AMD).] W. The actor is employed to provide care to a dependent person, who is not the actor's spouse or domestic partner and who is unable to perform self-care because of advanced age or physical or mental disease, disorder or defect. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2021, c. 567, §9 (AMD).] X. The actor is employed to provide care to a dependent person, who is not the actor's spouse or domestic partner and who is unable to perform self-care because of advanced age or physical or mental disease, disorder or defect and the sexual contact includes penetration. For the purposes of this paragraph, "domestic partners" means 2 unmarried adults who are domiciled together under a long-term arrangement that evidences a commitment to remain responsible indefinitely for each other's welfare. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2011, c. 423, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 280, §§3, 4 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 952 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 39 / Section 952
17-A §952. Definitions
Status: in_force

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

1. "Advance gambling activity." A person "advances gambling activity" if, acting other than as a player or a member of the player's family residing with a player in cases in which the gambling takes place in their residence, he engages in conduct that materially aids any form of gambling activity. Conduct of this nature includes, but is not limited to, bookmaking, conduct directed toward the creation or establishment of the particular game, contest, scheme, device or activity involved, toward the acquisition or maintenance of premises, paraphernalia, equipment or apparatus therefor, toward the solicitation or inducement of persons to participate therein, toward the actual conduct of the playing phases thereof, toward the arrangement of any of its financial or recording phases, or toward any other phase of its operation. A person also advances gambling activity if, having substantial proprietary control or other authoritative control over premises being used with his knowledge for purposes of gambling activity, he permits that activity to occur or continue, or makes no effort to prevent its occurrence or continuation. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. "Bookmaking" means advancing gambling activity by unlawfully accepting bets from members of the public as a business, rather than in a casual or personal fashion, upon the outcomes of future contingent events. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

3. Contest of chance. "Contest of chance" means any game, contest, scheme or device in which: A. A person stakes or risks something of value for the opportunity to win something of value; [PL 1995, c. 674, §4 (NEW).] B. The rules of operation or play require an event the result of which is determined by chance, outside the control of the contestant or participant; and [PL 1995, c. 674, §4 (NEW).] C. Chance enters as an element that influences the outcome in a manner that can not be eliminated through the application of skill. [PL 1995, c. 674, §4 (NEW).] For the purposes of this subsection, "an event the result of which is determined by chance" includes but is not limited to a shuffle of a deck or decks of cards, a roll of a die or dice or a random drawing or generation of an object or objects that may include, but are not limited to, a card or cards, a die or dice, a number or numbers or simulations of any of these. A shuffle of a deck or decks of cards, a roll of a die or dice, a random drawing or generation of an object or objects or some other event the result of which is determined by chance that is employed to determine impartially the initial order of play in a game, contest, scheme or device does not alone make a game, contest, scheme or device a game of chance. [PL 1995, c. 674, §4 (RPR).]

4. "Gambling." A person engages in gambling if he stakes or risks something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under his control or influence, upon an agreement or understanding that he or someone else will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome. Gambling does not include bona fide business transactions valid under the law of contracts, including but not limited to contracts for the purchase or sale at a future date of securities or commodities, and agreements to compensate for loss caused by the happening of chance, including but not limited to contracts of indemnity or guaranty and life, health or accident insurance. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

5. "Gambling device" means any device, machine, paraphernalia or equipment that is used or usable in the playing phases of any gambling activity, whether that activity consists of gambling between persons or gambling by a person involving the playing of a machine. However, lottery tickets and other items used in the playing phases of lottery schemes are not gambling devices within this definition. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

5-A. "Illegal gambling machine" means any machine, including electronic devices, however operated: A. The internal mechanism or components of which when set in motion or activated may deliver or entitle the person playing or operating the machine to receive cash, premiums, merchandise, tickets or something of value; [PL 2001, c. 461, §1 (NEW).] B. That is used to advance gambling activity; [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §6 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).] C. That is not a machine that a person may lawfully operate pursuant to a license that has been issued under Title 17, chapter 62 or that is operated by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations; and [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).] D. That is not a slot machine registered pursuant to Title 8, section 1020 and owned by a slot machine distributor licensed pursuant to Title 8, section 1013 . [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §7 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).] [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).]

6. "Lottery" means an unlawful gambling scheme in which: A. The players pay or agree to pay something of value for chances, represented and differentiated by numbers or by combinations of numbers or by some other medium, one or more of which chances are to be designated the winning ones; and [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] B. The winning chances are to be determined by a drawing or by some other method based on an element of chance; and [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] C. The holders of the winning chances are to receive something of value. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

7. "Mutuel" means a form of lottery in which the winning chances or plays are not determined upon the basis of a drawing or other act on the part of persons conducting or connected with the scheme, but upon the basis of the outcome or outcomes of a future contingent event or events otherwise unrelated to the particular scheme. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

8. "Player" means a person who engages in social gambling solely as a contestant or bettor on equal terms with the other participants therein without receiving or becoming entitled to receive something of value or any profit therefrom other than his personal gambling winnings. "Social gambling" is gambling, or a contest of chance, in which the only participants are players and from which no person or organization receives or becomes entitled to receive something of value or any profit whatsoever, directly or indirectly, other than as a player, from any source, fee, remuneration connected with said gambling, or such activity as arrangements or facilitation of the game, or permitting the use of premises, or selling or supplying for profit refreshments, food, drink service or entertainment to participants, players or spectators. A person who engages in "bookmaking" as defined in subsection 2 is not a "player." [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

9. "Profit from gambling activity." A person "profits from gambling activity" if, other than as a player, he accepts or receives money or other property pursuant to an agreement or understanding with any person whereby he participates or is to participate in the proceeds of gambling activity. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

10. "Something of value" means any money or property, any token, object or article exchangeable for money or property, or any form of credit or promise directly or indirectly contemplating transfer of money or property, or of any interest therein. [PL 2019, c. 60, §2 (AMD).]

11. "Unlawful" means not expressly authorized by statute. An activity not expressly authorized by statute does not cease to be unlawful solely because it is authorized under federal law or the laws of another state or jurisdiction. [PL 2011, c. 630, §2 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 261 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 261
17-A §261. Prohibited contact with a minor; sex offender restricted zone
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of prohibited contact with a minor if that person: A. Was convicted on or after June 30, 1992 of an offense under this chapter or chapter 12 against another person who had not in fact attained 14 years of age or was convicted on or after June 30, 1992 in another jurisdiction for conduct substantially similar to that contained in this chapter or chapter 12 against another person who had not in fact attained 14 years of age; and [PL 2009, c. 365, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).] B. [PL 2009, c. 365, Pt. A, §1 (RP).] C. Intentionally or knowingly initiates direct or indirect contact with another person who has not in fact attained 14 years of age. [PL 2009, c. 365, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).] Violation of this subsection is a Class E crime. [PL 2009, c. 365, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]

2. A person is guilty of prohibited contact with a minor in a sex offender restricted zone if that person: A. Was convicted on or after June 30, 1992 of an offense under this chapter or chapter 12 against another person who had not in fact attained 14 years of age or was convicted on or after June 30, 1992 in another jurisdiction for conduct substantially similar to that contained in this chapter or chapter 12 against another person who had not in fact attained 14 years of age; and [PL 2009, c. 365, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).] B. [PL 2009, c. 365, Pt. A, §2 (RP).] C. Intentionally or knowingly initiates direct or indirect contact in a sex offender restricted zone with another person who has not in fact attained 14 years of age. [PL 2009, c. 365, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).] Violation of this subsection is a Class D crime. [PL 2009, c. 365, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]

3. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the parent, foster parent, guardian or other similar person responsible for the person who had not in fact attained 14 years of age, knowing the conviction status described in subsections 1 and 2 , gave consent that the defendant initiate, have or continue direct or indirect contact. It is also an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that any contact is incidental to and directly related to the defendant's employment. [PL 2007, c. 393, §1 (NEW).]

4. For purposes of this section, "sex offender restricted zone" means the real property comprising a public or private elementary or middle school; the real property comprising a child care center, a child care facility, a day care operated by a family child care provider, a nursery school or a small child care facility as defined under Title 22, section 8301‑A ; or an athletic field, park, playground, recreational facility, youth camp licensed under Title 22, section 2495 or other place where children are the primary users. [PL 2009, c. 211, Pt. B, §16 (AMD).]

5. For purposes of this section, "indirect contact" includes, but is not limited to, a person photographing another person who has not in fact attained 14 years of age after the person's having been notified, in writing or otherwise, by a law enforcement officer, corrections officer or judicial officer not to engage in that conduct. The notification not to engage in that conduct expires one year after the date the notification is given. For purposes of this subsection, "photographing" means making, capturing, generating or saving a print, negative, slide, motion picture, computer data file, videotape or other mechanically, electronically or chemically reproduced visual image or material. [PL 2017, c. 354, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1754 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 65 / Section 1754
17-A §1754. Fee for applying to Department of Corrections to temporarily or periodically leave jurisdiction
Status: in_force

If a court requires as a condition of probation that the convicted individual remain within the jurisdiction of the court, unless permission to leave temporarily is granted in writing by the convicted individual's probation officer, the Department of Corrections may impose on the individual applying for permission to leave either temporarily or periodically an application fee, as governed by section 1807, subsection 8 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 210-B — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 210-B
17-A §210-B. Domestic violence terrorizing
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of domestic violence terrorizing if: A. The person violates section 210 and the victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 or a dating partner as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4 . Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2023, c. 465, §9 (AMD).] B. The person violates paragraph A and at the time of the offense: (1) Has one or more prior convictions for violating paragraph A or for violating section 207‑A , 208‑D , 208‑E , 208‑F , 209‑A , 210‑C or 211‑A or one or more prior convictions for engaging in conduct substantially similar to that contained in paragraph A or in section 207‑A , 208‑D , 208‑E , 208‑F , 209‑A , 210‑C or 211‑A in another jurisdiction; (2) Has one or more prior convictions for violating Title 19‑A , former section 4011, subsection 1 or Title 19‑A, section 4113, subsection 1 or one or more prior convictions for engaging in conduct substantially similar to that contained in Title 19‑A, section 4113, subsection 1 in another jurisdiction; (3) Has one or more prior convictions for violating Title 15, section 1092, subsection 1, paragraph B when the condition of release violated is specified in Title 15, section 1026, subsection 3, paragraph A , subparagraph (5) or (8) when the alleged victim in the case for which the defendant was on bail was a family or household member as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 or a dating partner as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4 ; or (4) Has one or more prior convictions for violating section 208 , 208‑B or 208‑C , and the State had pled and proved that the victim of the applicable prior conviction was a family or household member, as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 , or a dating partner, as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4 , or has one or more prior convictions in another jurisdiction for engaging in conduct substantially similar to that contained in section 208 , 208‑B or 208‑C and it had been pled and proved that the victim was a family or household member or a dating partner. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2023, c. 465, §10 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 465, §§9, 10 (AMD).]

2. Section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. [PL 2007, c. 436, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 436, §7 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 1021 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1021
17 §1021. Possession of animals
Status: in_force

1. Possession. A state veterinarian, humane agent, sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, police officer, animal control officer, person authorized to make arrests or the commissioner may apply to the District Court or the Superior Court for authorization: A. To take possession of any maimed, disabled, diseased, dehydrated, malnourished or injured animal or any animal whose owner has abandoned or cruelly treated it and turn over the animal to the applicant or other suitable person; or [PL 2007, c. 702, §41 (AMD).] B. To cause the animal to be disposed of humanely. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 702, §41 (AMD).]

2. Notice to owner. If the owner is known, a copy of the application must be served upon the owner with an order of court to appear at a stated time and place to show cause why the animal should not be taken and turned over to the applicant or other suitable person or disposed of humanely. If the owner can not be found by reasonable diligence, or is out of state although a resident of this State, a copy of the application and order of court must be left at the owner's last and usual place of abode. If the owner is not known, then the court shall order a notice to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the animal was found, stating the case and circumstances and giving 48 hours notice of the hearing. [PL 1993, c. 657, §45 (AMD).]

3. Full hearing. A full hearing must be held within 31 days of application for authorization under subsection 1 . The court shall take notice that the evidence in a matter under this subsection is a living animal requiring proper care and nourishment and shall advance the matter on the docket and give the matter priority over other cases when the court determines that the interests of justice so require. In the event of a postponement of the original hearing date, the court shall reschedule the matter for full hearing no more than 14 days later than the original hearing date. It is the owner's responsibility at the hearing to show cause why the animal should not be seized permanently or disposed of humanely. If it appears at the hearing that the animal has been abandoned or cruelly treated by its owner or the animal is maimed, disabled, diseased, dehydrated, malnourished or injured, the court shall: A. Declare the animal forfeited and direct the applicant or other suitable person to take possession of and provide for the animal, or order its sale, adoption or placement; [PL 2019, c. 237, §1 (AMD).] B. Order the animal to be disposed of humanely if a veterinarian determines that, given reasonable time and care, the animal's recovery is doubtful or that the animal is diseased or disabled beyond recovery; or [PL 2019, c. 237, §1 (AMD).] C. If appropriate, allow the animal to be returned to its owner. [PL 2007, c. 702, §42 (NEW).] All veterinary records, seizure reports prepared by a humane agent, a state veterinarian or a person authorized to make arrests, police reports, witness statements and other written documents are admissible as evidence when the authors of these documents are available for cross-examination at a hearing. An oral statement of a witness included in a police report is admissible only if the witness is present. After hearing, the court shall issue a writ of possession, order the disposition of the animal or return the animal to its owner, in which case the animal must be returned within 30 days of the seizure. [PL 2019, c. 237, §1 (AMD).]

3-A. Emergency euthanasia. If an animal in the possession of a humane agent, state veterinarian, sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, police officer, animal control officer, person authorized to make arrests or the commissioner is in a condition that could cause the animal to suffer while in custody or if the animal is severely sick or severely injured and there is no possibility of recovery, the animal may be euthanized. The custodian of the animal shall submit in writing to the district attorney in the prosecutorial district where the animal is located a written report including a statement from a veterinarian stating the condition of the animal and how continued care could cause greater harm or damage to the animal. An animal euthanized under this subsection must receive a full necropsy to detail the condition of the animal and confirm the veterinarian's diagnosis. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §15 (COR).]

4. Ex parte order. An ex parte order shall be as follows. A. A state veterinarian, humane agent, sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, police officer, animal control officer, person authorized to make arrests or the commissioner may apply to the District Court, Superior Court or a justice of the peace for an ex parte order for authorization to take possession of any maimed, disabled, diseased, dehydrated, malnourished or injured animal or any animal whose owner has abandoned or cruelly treated it and turn it over to the applicant or any other suitable person. An order may be entered ex parte upon findings by the court or justice of the peace that there is a reasonable likelihood that: (1) The defendant is not subject to the jurisdiction of the court for the purposes of a hearing or the owner cannot be found by reasonable diligence or is out-of-state although a resident of this State, and there is a danger that unless immediate action is taken: (a) The condition of an injured, overworked, tormented, tortured, abandoned, poisoned or mutilated animal, or animal deprived of necessary sustenance, necessary medical attention, proper shelter or protection from the weather or humanely clean conditions will be substantially impaired or worsened; (b) The animal's life will be jeopardized; or (c) A great degree of medical attention will be necessary to restore the animal to a normal, healthy condition; (2) There is a clear danger that if the owner or the owner's agent is notified in advance of the issuance of the order of court, as provided in subsection 3 , the owner or the owner's agent may remove the animal from the State, conceal it or otherwise make it unavailable; (3) There is immediate danger that the owner or the owner's agent will kill or injure the animal; or (4) An animal is being or has been injured, overworked, tormented, tortured, abandoned, poisoned, mutilated, or deprived of necessary sustenance, necessary medical attention, proper shelter or protection from the weather or humanely clean conditions and, unless an ex parte order issues allowing the applicant to take possession of the animal, the animal will die, its condition will be substantially impaired or worsened or medical attention will be necessary to restore the animal to a normal, healthy condition. [PL 2007, c. 702, §43 (AMD).] B. This subsection does not apply to animals currently being well cared for when euthanasia is necessary due to old age or to a person's conduct designed to control or eliminate rodents, ants or other common pests. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] C. On 2 days' notice or such shorter period as the court may prescribe, the applicant who obtained the ex parte order or the owner whose animal has been possessed pursuant to an ex parte order may appear in the District Court or Superior Court and move the dissolution or modification of the ex parte order. The court shall hear and determine the motion, and the hearing may be advanced on the docket and receive priority over other cases when the court determines that the interests of justice so require. The moving party shall submit an affidavit setting forth specific facts to substantiate such findings as would serve to modify or dissolve the order. The opposing party shall have the burden of presenting evidence to substantiate the original findings. [PL 2011, c. 559, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 559, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).]

5. Seizure for observation and examination. Seizure of animals for observation and examination is as follows. A. Whenever a humane agent, a state veterinarian or a person authorized to make arrests has reason to believe that an animal may be disabled, diseased, dehydrated or malnourished, the humane agent, state veterinarian or person shall apply to the District Court or Superior Court for authorization to take possession of the animal and turn it over to the applicant or other suitable person for examination and observation for a 30-day period. At the end of 30 days, the court must receive a report from the person in possession of the animal and either dissolve the possession order or set the matter for hearing within 31 days under subsection 3 . [PL 2019, c. 237, §3 (AMD).] B. If the owner is known, the owner must be advised of the time and place of hearing and asked to show cause why the animal should not be seized permanently or disposed of humanely. [PL 1995, c. 490, §23 (AMD).] C. If the court finds at the hearing that the animal is disabled, diseased, dehydrated or malnourished, the court shall: (1) Declare the animal forfeited and order its sale, adoption or donation; or (2) Order the animal to be disposed of humanely if, given reasonable time and care, the animal's recovery is doubtful. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 237, §3 (AMD).]

5-A. Seizure by humane agent, state veterinarian or person authorized to make arrests without court order. A humane agent, state veterinarian or person authorized to make arrests who has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of section 1031 or 1032 has taken place or is taking place may take possession of and retain the cruelly treated animal. Upon taking possession of an animal under this section, the humane agent or the state veterinarian shall present the owner with a notice that: A. States the reason for seizure; [PL 1993, c. 468, §22 (NEW).] B. Gives the name, address and phone number of the humane agent, the state veterinarian or the person authorized to make arrests to contact for information regarding the animal; and [PL 2019, c. 237, §4 (AMD).] C. Advises the owner of the ensuing court procedure. [PL 1993, c. 468, §22 (NEW).] If the owner can not be found, the humane agent, the state veterinarian or the person authorized to make arrests shall send a copy of the notice to the owner at the owner's last known address by certified mail, return receipt requested. If the owner is not known or can not be located, the humane agent, the state veterinarian or the person authorized to make arrests shall contact the animal shelter or shelters used by the municipality in which the animal was found. The humane agent, the state veterinarian or the person authorized to make arrests shall provide the shelter with a description of the animal, the date of seizure and the name of a person to contact for more information. Within 3 working days of possession of the animal, the humane agent, the state veterinarian or the person authorized to make arrests shall apply to the court for a possession order under subsection 3 . Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 3 , upon good cause shown, the court shall expedite the case and schedule a prehearing conference to take place within 7 days of the seizure. The court shall set a hearing date, and the hearing may be advanced on the docket and receive priority over other cases when the court determines that the interests of justice so require. The humane agent, the state veterinarian or the person authorized to make arrests shall arrange care for the animal, including medical treatment, if necessary, pending the hearing. The humane agent, the state veterinarian or the person authorized to make arrests shall notify the owner, if located, of the time and place of the hearing. If the owner has not been located, the court shall order a notice to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the animal was found stating the case and circumstances and giving 48 hours notice of the hearing. [PL 2019, c. 237, §4 (AMD).]

5-B. Temporary possession ban. An owner or keeper of an animal that was lawfully seized or impounded pursuant to this section or section 1034 is prohibited from possessing or acquiring an animal prior to any hearing to determine possession of the animal that was lawfully seized or impounded. Notice of the prohibition under this subsection must be served to the owner or keeper subject to the prohibition. An owner or keeper who violates the prohibition under this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $200 may be adjudged for each day of violation. [PL 2019, c. 237, §5 (NEW).]

6. Attachment and enforcement of lien. Attachment and enforcement of liens shall be as follows. A. Any person taking possession of an animal as provided in this subchapter shall have a lien for expenses as provided in this subsection unless the complaint is dismissed for lack of merit. If the complaint is dismissed for lack of merit, the board and the municipality where the possession occurred may share in paying the lienor's expenses. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] B. Expenses covered by this subsection include expenses reasonably incident to taking an animal into custody such as transportation, food, shelter, veterinary care and expenses of disposing of an animal taken into custody. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] C. The lienor may enforce the lien in the same manner as enforcements of liens on personal property pursuant to Title 10, chapter 631 . In giving judgment for the lien, the court shall include expenses as set forth in paragraph B , incurred by the lienor from the date of commencement of proceedings to the entry of judgment or final disposition of the animal as ordered by the court. In the event of the sale of the animal, all expenses incurred in transporting, taking, keeping and caring for the animal shall be deducted from the sale price and the balance, if any, turned over to the owner. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] D. The defendant may appeal as in a civil action, but before appeal is allowed, the defendant shall give sufficient security to satisfy the applicant or person taking custody of the animal that he will pay all expenses for its care and support pending appeal. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2010 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2010
17-A §2010. Joint and several order
Status: in_force

If the victim's financial loss has been caused by more than one offender, the order must designate that the restitution is to be paid on a joint and several basis, unless the court specifically determines that one defendant should not equally share the burden. The agency collecting restitution pursuant to a joint and several order may, after the full amount of restitution has been collected and disbursed to the victim, continue to collect payments from an offender who has not paid an equal share of the restitution and may disburse the money collected to any other offender who has paid more than an equal share of the restitution. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 282 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 282
17-A §282. Sexual exploitation of minor
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor if: A. Knowing or intending that the conduct will be photographed, the person intentionally or knowingly employs, solicits, entices, persuades or uses another person, not that person's spouse, who has not in fact attained 16 years of age, to engage in sexually explicit conduct, except that it is not a violation of this paragraph if the other person is 14 or 15 years of age and the person is less than 5 years older than the other person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2015, c. 394, §1 (AMD).] A-1. Knowing or intending that the conduct will be photographed, the person intentionally or knowingly compels or induces by any threat another person, not that person's spouse, who is in fact a minor, to engage in sexually explicit conduct. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2015, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] B. The person violates paragraph A or A‑1 and, at the time of the offense, the person has one or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2015, c. 394, §1 (AMD).] C. The person violates paragraph A or A‑1 and the minor has not in fact attained 12 years of age. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2015, c. 394, §1 (AMD).] D. Being a parent, legal guardian or other person having care or custody of another person who has not in fact attained 16 years of age, that person knowingly or intentionally permits that person who has not in fact attained 16 years of age to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing or intending that the conduct will be photographed. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2015, c. 394, §1 (AMD).] E. The person violates paragraph D and, at the time of the offense, the person has one or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; or [PL 2007, c. 476, §5 (AMD).] F. The person violates paragraph D and the minor has not in fact attained 12 years of age. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 394, §1 (AMD).]

2. The following mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment apply to sexual exploitation of a minor. A. A court shall impose upon a person convicted under subsection 1, paragraph A , A‑1 or D a sentencing alternative involving a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years. [PL 2015, c. 394, §2 (AMD).] B. A court shall impose upon a person convicted under subsection 1, paragraph B or E a sentencing alternative involving a term of imprisonment of at least 10 years. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).] The court may not suspend a minimum term of imprisonment imposed under this section unless it sets forth in detail, in writing, the reasons for suspending the sentence. The court shall consider the nature and circumstances of the crime, the physical and mental well-being of the minor and the history and character of the defendant and may only suspend the minimum term if the court is of the opinion that the exceptional features of the case justify the imposition of another sentence. Section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. [PL 2015, c. 394, §2 (AMD).]

3. Aggravating sentencing factor of victim under 12 years of age. If the State pleads and proves that a crime under this section was committed against an individual who had not attained 12 years of age, the court, in determining the appropriate sentence, shall treat the age of the victim as an aggravating sentencing factor. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §15 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1666 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1666
17 §1666. Inducing carrier to issue bill when goods not received
Status: in_force

Any person who, with intent to defraud, secures the issue by a carrier of a bill, knowing that at the time of such issue any or all of the goods described in such bill as received for transportation have not been received by such carrier, or an agent of such carrier or a connecting carrier, or are not under the carrier's control, by inducing an officer, agent or servant of such carrier falsely to believe that such goods have been received by such carrier, or are under its control, 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. § 207 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 207
17-A §207. Assault
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of assault if: A. The person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury or offensive physical contact to another person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §10 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. The person has attained at least 18 years of age and intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person who is less than 6 years of age. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §10 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §10 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

2. [PL 2001, c. 383, §10 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

3. For a violation under subsection 1 , the court shall impose a sentencing alternative that involves a fine of not less than $300, which may not be suspended except as provided in subsection 4 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]

4. 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 3 or impose a lesser fine other than the mandatory fine 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, §11 (NEW).] B. Reliable evidence of special needs of the individual or the individual's family and dependents; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §11 (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, §11 (NEW).] D. Reliable evidence regarding any pecuniary gain derived from the commission of the offense; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §11 (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, §11 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §11 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1803 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 1803
17-A §1803. Definite period of probation required
Status: in_force

In imposing a sentencing alternative under section 1502 that includes a period of probation, the court shall set a definite period of probation. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 555 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 23 / Section 555
17-A §555. Endangering welfare of dependent person
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of endangering the welfare of a dependent person if: A. The person recklessly endangers the health, safety or mental welfare of a dependent person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2019, c. 543, §1 (AMD).] B. The person intentionally or knowingly endangers the health, safety or mental welfare of a dependent person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2019, c. 543, §1 (AMD).] C. The person recklessly infringes on a dependent person's rights of association, including but not limited to the right to receive visitors, mail or telephone or electronic communication, for the purpose of establishing or maintaining undue influence over that person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2019, c. 543, §2 (NEW).] D. The person intentionally or knowingly infringes on a dependent person's rights of association, including but not limited to the right to receive visitors, mail or telephone or electronic communication, for the purpose of establishing or maintaining undue influence over that person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2019, c. 543, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 543, §§1, 2 (AMD).]

2. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Endanger" includes a failure to act only when the defendant has a legal duty to protect the health, safety or mental welfare of the dependent person. For purposes of this paragraph, a legal duty may be inferred if the defendant has assumed responsibility in whole or in part for the care of the dependent person. [PL 2015, c. 306, §2 (NEW).] B. "Dependent person" means a person, regardless of where that person resides, who is wholly or partially dependent upon one or more other persons for care or support because the person suffers from a significant limitation in mobility, vision, hearing or mental functioning or is unable to perform self-care because of advanced age or physical or mental disease, disorder or defect. [PL 2015, c. 306, §2 (NEW).] C. "Undue influence" has the same meaning as in section 109, subsection 4 . [PL 2019, c. 543, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 543, §3 (AMD).]

3. [PL 2005, c. 431, §1 (RP).]
17 M.R.S. § 701 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Section 701
17 §701. Business prohibited
Status: in_force

1. Budget planning prohibited. Except as provided in subsection 2 , a person, firm, association or corporation may not engage in the business of budget planning on behalf of a consumer. [PL 1999, c. 560, §1 (NEW).]

2. Exceptions. This chapter does not apply to: A. A person admitted to the practice of law in this State as of the effective date of this section, except to the extent that budget planning or debt management services constitute the exclusive activity of that attorney; [PL 1999, c. 560, §1 (NEW).] B. A supervised financial organization as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301, subsection 38-A ; [PL 1999, c. 560, §1 (NEW).] C. A supervised lender as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301, subsection 39 ; or [PL 1999, c. 560, §1 (NEW).] D. Any organization that is registered with the State as a debt management service provider under Title 32, chapter 80-A . [PL 1999, c. 560, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 560, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 705 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 29 / Section 705
17-A §705. Criminal simulation
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of criminal simulation if: A. With intent to defraud, the person makes or alters any property so that it appears to have an age, rarity, quality, composition, source or authorship that it does not in fact possess or, with knowledge of its true character and with intent to defraud, the person transfers or possesses property so simulated. A violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).] B. In return for a pecuniary benefit: (1) The person authors, prepares, writes, sells, transfers or possesses with intent to sell or transfer, an essay, term paper or other manuscript knowing that it will be, or believing that it probably will be, submitted by another person in satisfaction of a course, credit or degree requirement at a university or other degree, diploma or certificate-granting educational institution. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime; or (2) The person takes an examination for another person in satisfaction of a course, credit or degree requirement at a university or other degree, diploma or certificate-granting educational institution. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).] C. The person knowingly makes, gives or exhibits a false pedigree in writing of any animal. A violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).] D. With intent to defraud and to prevent identification: (1) The person alters, removes or obscures the manufacturer's serial number or any other distinguishing identification number, mark or symbol upon any automobile, snowmobile, outboard motor, motorboat, aircraft or any other vehicle or upon any machine or other object, other than a firearm. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime; or (2) The person possesses any such object or any such item after that number has been altered, removed or obscured. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).] E. With intent to defraud or to prevent identification: (1) The person alters, removes or obscures the manufacturer's make, model or serial number on any firearm. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or (2) The person possesses a firearm altered as set out in subparagraph (1) or intentionally or knowingly transports any such firearm. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]

2. [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (RP).]
17 M.R.S. § 2872 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Section 2872
17 §2872. Employees transporting minors
Status: in_force

A person may not be employed in any preschool facility in any capacity that involves the transporting of minors by means of motor vehicle if, within the preceding 6-year period prior to commencement of that employment, the person has been convicted of a violation of Title 29‑A, section 2411 or the person has been adjudicated for a juvenile crime under Title 15, section 3103, subsection 1, paragraph A for conduct that, if committed by an adult, would be considered criminal under Title 29‑A, section 2411 . [PL 2025, c. 431, §21 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1105-D — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 45 / Section 1105-D
17-A §1105-D. Aggravated cultivating of marijuana
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of aggravated cultivating of marijuana if the person violates section 1117 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 and the person grows or cultivates: (1) Five hundred or more marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (2) One hundred or more but fewer than 500 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (3) More than 5 but fewer than 100 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or (4) Five or fewer marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime. Section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence, 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 2007, c. 476, §42 (AMD).] B. [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §29 (RP); PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §36 (AFF).] B-1. 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, and the person grows or cultivates: (1) Five hundred or more marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (2) One hundred or more but fewer than 500 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (3) More than 5 but fewer than 100 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or (4) Five or fewer marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §30 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §36 (AFF).] C. 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 cultivate marijuana and the person grows or cultivates: (1) Five hundred or more marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (2) One hundred or more but fewer than 500 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (3) More than 5 but fewer than 100 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or (4) Five or fewer marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §119 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] D. 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 and the person grows or cultivates: (1) Five hundred or more marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (2) One hundred or more but fewer than 500 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (3) More than 5 but fewer than 100 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or (4) Five or fewer marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime. [PL 2005, c. 415, §4 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 476, §42 (AMD).]

2. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the aggravated cultivating of marijuana, the court may, in addition to other authorized penalties, suspend the person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license for a period not to exceed 5 years. A suspension may not begin until after any period of incarceration is served. If the court suspends a person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license, the court shall notify the Secretary of State of the suspension. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license unless the person demonstrates that, after having been released and discharged from any period of incarceration that may have been ordered, the person has served the period of suspension ordered by the court. [PL 2025, c. 173, §9 (AMD).]

3. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the substance cultivated or grown is hemp. [PL 2019, c. 12, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 2512 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 83 / Section 2512
17 §2512. Failure to pay for trees harvested
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Forest products" means logs, pulpwood, veneer, bolt wood, wood chips, stud wood, poles, pilings, biomass fuel wood, fuel wood or other products commonly known as forest products, but does not include Christmas trees, maple syrup, nursery products used for ornamental purposes, wreaths, bough material, cones or other seed crops. [PL 2005, c. 546, §1 (NEW).] B. "Handling or processing facility" means sawmills; bolter mills; shingle mills; veneer mills; fence pole and piling making operations; pulp and paper mills; wafer board, particle board and plywood mills; whole tree chippers; commercial fuel wood processors; custom wood processing mills; and log yards established to accumulate logs awaiting shipment to these facilities. [PL 2005, c. 546, §1 (NEW).] C. "Harvest operation" means the harvest of forest products on land in a single municipality or township. Land harvested need not be contiguous, and more than one harvester may work a harvest operation. [PL 2005, c. 546, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 546, §1 (NEW).]

2. Payment required within 45 days. Absent a written contract that indicates different payment terms between the landowner and the person conducting a harvest operation, the person conducting the harvest operation shall provide to the landowner full payment for each truckload of harvested forest products transported to a handling or processing facility within 45 days of delivery to the handling or processing facility. In accordance with Title 10, section 2364‑A , subsection 2, paragraph G, the person conducting the harvest operation shall provide to the landowner a copy of the measurement tally sheet or stumpage sheet for each truckload of forest products transported to a handling or processing facility when the person conducting the harvest operation pays the landowner. [PL 2005, c. 546, §1 (NEW).]

3. Penalties. The following penalties apply. A. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged. [PL 2005, c. 546, §1 (NEW).] B. A person who violates subsection 2 after having been adjudicated as having violated subsection 2 within the previous 5 years commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $2,000 may be adjudged. [PL 2005, c. 546, §1 (NEW).] C. A person who violates subsection 2 after having been adjudicated as having committed 2 or more civil violations under subsection 2 within the previous 5 years commits a Class E crime. Violation of this paragraph is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A . [PL 2005, c. 546, §1 (NEW).] D. In addition to any other penalties imposed in this subsection, the court may order a person adjudicated as having violated this section to provide upon request to any forest ranger of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry copies of measurement tally sheets for subsequent harvest operations being conducted by the violator for a period not to exceed one year. [PL 2005, c. 546, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).] [PL 2005, c. 546, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]

4. Restitution. In addition to any penalties imposed pursuant to subsection 3 and, when appropriate, in accordance with the requirements of Title 17-A, chapter 69 , the court shall order restitution to the landowner on the basis of an adequate factual foundation. The amount of restitution may be determined by using the measured volume of the harvested forest products as listed on the measurement tally sheet or stumpage sheet in accordance with Title 10, section 2364‑A, subsection 2 and by the terms of the sales contract according to the measurement procedures set forth in Title 10, section 2363-A that are applicable to a sale of wood. Any restitution ordered and paid must be deducted from the amount of any restitution awarded in a civil action brought by the owner or the State against the offender based on the same facts. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §56 (AMD).]

5. Exemptions. The following are exempt from this section: A. The Department of Transportation in the performance of activities under Title 23, section 701 ; [PL 2005, c. 546, §1 (NEW).] B. Public utilities in maintaining adequate facilities in emergencies in compliance with Title 35-A, section 301 ; and [PL 2005, c. 546, §1 (NEW).] C. Municipal employees, persons contracting with a municipality or other legitimate agents of a municipality acting within the course and scope of their employment or performing volunteer work for the municipality removing street trees or fallen trees or in emergencies. [PL 2005, c. 546, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 546, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1059 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 43 / Section 1059
17-A §1059. Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a correctional facility or jail
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of unauthorized possession of a firearm in a correctional facility or jail if that person in fact possesses a firearm in a correctional facility or jail or on the premises of the correctional facility or jail. [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).]

2. This section does not apply to: A. A law enforcement officer, a corrections officer or a corrections supervisor engaged in the performance of the law enforcement officer's, corrections officer's or corrections supervisor's public duty; [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).] B. An employee of a courier or security service in the course and scope of employment for the courier or security service, as approved by the chief administrative officer of the correctional facility or the jail administrator; or [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).] C. A person who has stored a firearm out of sight in a locked motor vehicle that is on the premises of a correctional facility or jail. [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).]

3. It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person holds a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun issued under Title 25, chapter 252 . [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).]

4. Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a correctional facility or jail is a Class D crime. [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).]

5. For the purposes of this section, "chief administrative officer" and "correctional facility" have the same meanings as in Title 34‑A, section 1001, subsections 1 and 6 , respectively, and "jail" means a county or regional jail. [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 3203 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 105 / Section 3203
17 §3203. Sales of motor vehicles prohibited
Status: in_force

1. Sales of motor vehicles on Sunday prohibited. Except as provided in section 3203-A , on Sunday a person may not: A. Carry on or engage in the business of buying, selling, exchanging, dealing or trading in new or used motor vehicles; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §54 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Open any place of business or lot in which that person attempts to or does engage in the business of buying, selling, exchanging, dealing or trading in new or used motor vehicles; or [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §54 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] C. Buy, sell, exchange, deal or trade in new or used motor vehicles. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §54 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §54 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4-A . If the person is the holder of dealer or transporter registration plates under Title 29-A, chapter 9 , the person is subject to the suspension or revocation of those plates, as provided for in Title 29-A, section 903 , for the violation of this section. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §54 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1103 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 45 / Section 1103
17-A §1103. Unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs
Status: in_force

1. [PL 2001, c. 383, §114 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

1-A. Except as provided in subsection 1‑B , a person is guilty of unlawful trafficking in a scheduled drug if the person intentionally or knowingly trafficks in what the person knows or believes to be a scheduled drug, which is in fact a scheduled drug, and the drug is: A. A schedule W drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §115 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. A schedule X drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §115 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] C. Marijuana in a quantity of 20 pounds or more. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §115 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] D. Marijuana and the person grows or cultivates 500 or more plants. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §115 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] E. Marijuana in a quantity of more than one pound. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §115 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] F. Marijuana and the person grows or cultivates 100 or more plants. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §115 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] G. A schedule Y drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §115 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] H. A schedule Z drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §115 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §115 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

1-B. A person is not guilty of unlawful trafficking in a scheduled drug if the conduct that constitutes the trafficking is either: A. Expressly authorized by Title 22 , Title 28‑B or Title 32 ; or [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).] B. Expressly made a civil violation by Title 22 or Title 28‑B . [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).]

2. [PL 2001, c. 383, §116 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

3. Proof that the person intentionally or knowingly possesses any scheduled drug that is in fact of a quantity, state or concentration as provided in this subsection, gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the person is unlawfully trafficking in scheduled drugs: A. More than one pound of marijuana; [PL 1997, c. 481, §3 (AMD).] B. Fourteen grams or more of cocaine; [PL 2021, c. 396, §3 (AMD).] C. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. A, §20 (RP).] C-1. Four grams or more of heroin; [PL 2021, c. 396, §3 (NEW).] C-2. Four grams or more of fentanyl powder; [PL 2021, c. 396, §3 (NEW).] D. Lysergic acid diethylamide in any of the following quantities, states or concentrations: (1) Any compound, mixture, substance or solution in a liquid state that contains a detectable quantity of lysergic acid diethylamide; (2) Fifty or more squares, stamps, tablets or units of any compound, mixture or substance containing a detectable quantity of lysergic acid diethylamide; or (3) Any quantity of any compound, mixture or substance that, in the aggregate, contains 2,500 micrograms or more of lysergic acid diethylamide; [PL 2001, c. 419, §11 (AMD).] E. Fourteen grams or more of methamphetamine; [PL 2001, c. 419, §12 (AMD).] F. Ninety or more pills, capsules, tablets, vials, ampules, syringes or units containing any narcotic drug other than heroin; [PL 2001, c. 419, §13 (NEW).] G. Any quantity of pills, capsules, tablets, units, compounds, mixtures or substances that, in the aggregate, contains 800 milligrams or more of oxycodone or 100 milligrams or more of hydromorphone; or [PL 2001, c. 419, §13 (NEW).] H. Fourteen grams or more of or 30 or more pills, capsules, tablets or units containing 3, 4 - methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA, or any other drug listed in section 1102, subsection 1, paragraph O or P . [PL 2015, c. 346, §4 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 396, §3 (AMD).]

4. [PL 1989, c. 344, §3 (RP).]

5. [PL 1999, c. 442, §1 (RP).]

6. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the trafficking of a scheduled drug, the court may, in addition to other authorized penalties, suspend the person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license for a period not to exceed 5 years. A suspension may not begin until after any period of incarceration is served. If the court suspends a person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license, the court shall notify the Secretary of State of the suspension. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license unless the person demonstrates that, after having been released and discharged from any period of incarceration that may have been ordered, the person has served the period of suspension ordered by the court. [PL 2025, c. 173, §4 (AMD).]

7. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the substance trafficked in is hemp. [PL 2019, c. 12, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1111-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 45 / Section 1111-A
17-A §1111-A. Use of drug paraphernalia
Status: in_force

1. As used in this section the term "drug paraphernalia" means all equipment, products and materials of any kind that are used or intended for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing or concealing a scheduled drug in violation of this chapter or Title 22, section 2383 , except that this section does not apply to a person who is authorized to possess cannabis for medical use pursuant to Title 22, chapter 558‑C, to the extent the drug paraphernalia is used for that person's medical use of cannabis; to a person who is authorized to possess cannabis pursuant to Title 28‑B , to the extent the drug paraphernalia is used for that person's adult use of cannabis; or to a cannabis store licensed pursuant to Title 28‑B , to the extent that the drug paraphernalia relates to the sale or offering for sale of cannabis by the cannabis store. It includes, but is not limited to: A. Kits used or intended for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing or harvesting of any species of plant which is a scheduled drug or from which a scheduled drug can be derived; [PL 1981, c. 531, §2 (AMD).] B. Kits used or intended for use in manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing or preparing scheduled drugs; [PL 1981, c. 531, §2 (AMD).] C. Isomerization devices used or intended for use in increasing the potency of any species of plant that is a scheduled drug; [PL 2001, c. 383, §135 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] D. [PL 2021, c. 434, §6 (RP).] E. Scales and balances used or intended for use in weighing or measuring scheduled drugs; [PL 1981, c. 531, §2 (AMD).] F. Dilutants and adulterants, such as quinine hydrochloride, mannitol, mannite, dextrose and lactose, used or intended for use in cutting scheduled drugs; [RR 2015, c. 1, §11 (COR).] G. Separation gins and sifters, used or intended for use in removing twigs and seeds from, or in otherwise cleaning or refining, marijuana; [PL 1981, c. 531, §2 (AMD).] H. Blenders, bowls, containers, spoons and mixing devices used or intended for use in compounding scheduled drugs; [PL 1981, c. 531, §2 (AMD).] I. Capsules, balloons, envelopes and other containers used or intended for use in packaging small quantities of scheduled drugs; and [PL 2021, c. 434, §6 (AMD).] J. Containers and other objects used or intended for use in storing or concealing scheduled drugs. [PL 2021, c. 434, §6 (AMD).] K. [PL 2021, c. 434, §6 (RP).] [PL 2021, c. 669, §1 (AMD).]

2. For purposes of this section, drug paraphernalia does not include hypodermic apparatuses. [PL 2021, c. 434, §7 (AMD).]

3. In determining whether an object is drug paraphernalia, a court or other authority shall consider, in addition to all other logically relevant factors, the following: A. Statements by an owner or by anyone in control of the object concerning its use; [PL 1981, c. 266 (NEW).] B. One or more prior convictions, if any, of an owner, or of anyone in control of the object, for any offense under this chapter or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that of the Maine offenses under this chapter in another jurisdiction; [PL 2007, c. 476, §44 (AMD).] C. The proximity of the object, in time and space, to a direct violation of this chapter; [PL 1981, c. 266 (NEW).] D. The proximity of the object to scheduled drugs; [PL 1981, c. 266 (NEW).] E. The existence of any residue of scheduled drugs on the object; [PL 1981, c. 266 (NEW).] F. Direct or circumstantial evidence of the intent of an owner, or of anyone in control of the object, to deliver it to persons whom the owner knows, or should reasonably know, intend to use the object to facilitate a violation of this chapter; the innocence of an owner, or of anyone in control of the object, as to a direct violation of this chapter may not prevent a finding that the object is intended for use as drug paraphernalia; [PL 2001, c. 383, §136 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] G. Instructions, oral or written, provided with the object concerning its use; [PL 1981, c. 266 (NEW).] H. Descriptive materials accompanying the object which explain or depict its use; [PL 1981, c. 266 (NEW).] I. National and local advertising concerning its use; [PL 1981, c. 266 (NEW).] J. The manner in which the object is displayed for sale; [PL 1981, c. 266 (NEW).] K. Whether the owner, or anyone in control of the object, is a legitimate supplier of like or related items to the community, such as a licensed distributor or dealer of tobacco products; [PL 1981, c. 266 (NEW).] L. Direct or circumstantial evidence of the ratio of sales of the object to the total sales of the business enterprise; [PL 1981, c. 266 (NEW).] M. The existence and scope of legitimate uses for the object in the community; and [PL 1981, c. 266 (NEW).] N. Expert testimony concerning its use. [PL 1981, c. 266 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 476, §44 (AMD).]

4. [PL 2011, c. 464, §20 (RP).]

4-A. Except as provided in Title 22, chapter 558‑C or in Title 28‑B , a person is guilty of use of drug paraphernalia if: A. The person trafficks in or furnishes drug paraphernalia knowing, or under circumstances when that person reasonably should know, that it will be used to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the human body a scheduled drug in violation of this chapter or Title 22, section 2383 , and the person to whom that person is trafficking or furnishing drug paraphernalia is: (1) At least 16 years of age. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime; or (2) Less than 16 years of age. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2011, c. 464, §20 (NEW).] B. The person places in a newspaper, magazine, handbill or other publication an advertisement knowing, or under circumstances when that person reasonably should know, that the purpose of the advertisement, in whole or in part, is to promote the sale of objects intended for use as drug paraphernalia. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime. [PL 2011, c. 464, §20 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. B, §7 (AMD).]

4-B. Except as provided in Title 22, chapter 558‑C or in Title 28‑B , a person commits a civil violation if: A. The person in fact uses drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the human body a scheduled drug in violation of this chapter or Title 22, section 2383 . Violation of this paragraph is a civil violation for which a fine of $300 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended; or [PL 2011, c. 464, §20 (NEW).] B. The person possesses with intent to use drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the human body a scheduled drug in violation of this chapter or Title 22, section 2383 . Violation of this paragraph is a civil violation for which a fine of $300 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended. [PL 2011, c. 464, §20 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. B, §7 (AMD).]

5. [PL 2001, c. 383, §138 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

6. [PL 2001, c. 383, §139 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

7. [PL 2001, c. 383, §140 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

8. [PL 2001, c. 383, §140 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

9. Drug paraphernalia possessed in violation of this section is declared to be contraband and may be seized and confiscated by the State. [PL 2001, c. 383, §141 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

10. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the drug paraphernalia used or possessed is used or possessed for the propagation, cultivation or processing of hemp. [PL 2019, c. 12, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1805 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 1805
17-A §1805. Partially suspended term of imprisonment with probation or split sentence
Status: in_force

1. Determination of date probation begins; revocation; place of imprisonment. Unless prohibited pursuant to section 1802, subsection 1, paragraphs A to F , the court may impose a split sentence by sentencing an individual to a term of imprisonment not to exceed the maximum term authorized for the crime, an initial portion of which is to be served and the remainder of which is to be suspended, and accompany the suspension with a period of probation not to exceed the maximum period authorized for the crime. The period of probation commences on the date the individual is released from the unsuspended portion of the term of imprisonment, unless the court orders it to commence on an earlier date. If the period of probation commences on the date the person is released from the initial unsuspended portion of the term of imprisonment, that day is counted as the first full day of the period of probation. A. If the period of probation commences upon release of the individual from an unsuspended portion of the term of imprisonment, the court may revoke probation for any criminal conduct committed during that unsuspended portion of the term of imprisonment. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. If execution of the sentence is stayed, the court may revoke probation for criminal conduct committed during the period of stay or for failure to report as ordered. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. The court may revoke probation if, during any unsuspended portion of the term of imprisonment, an individual sentenced as a repeat sexual assault offender, pursuant to section 1804, subsection 4 , refuses to actively participate in a sex offender treatment program in accordance with the expectations and judgment of the treatment providers, when requested to do so by the Department of Corrections. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. The court may revoke probation if, during an unsuspended portion of the term of imprisonment: (1) The individual has contact with a victim with whom the individual has been ordered not to have contact as a condition of probation; (2) In the case of an individual who has been committed to the Department of Corrections, the individual has contact with any victim with whom the individual has been prohibited to have contact by the Department of Corrections; or (3) In the case of an individual who has been committed to a county or regional jail, the individual has contact with any victim with whom the individual has been prohibited to have contact by the county or regional jail. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] E. As to both the suspended and unsuspended portions of the sentence, the place of imprisonment must be as follows. (1) For a Class D or Class E crime, the court must specify a county jail as the place of imprisonment. (2) For a Class A, Class B or Class C crime, the court must: (a) Specify a county jail as the place of imprisonment for any portion of the sentence that is 9 months or less; and (b) Commit the individual to the Department of Corrections for any portion of the sentence that is more than 9 months. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 608, Pt. D, §1 (AMD).]

2. Applicability to prosecution of crime committed prior to September 23, 1983. In any prosecution for a crime committed prior to September 23, 1983, the court may, with the consent of the defendant, impose a sentence under subsection 1 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 284 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 284
17-A §284. Possession of sexually explicit material
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of possession of sexually explicit material if that person: A. Intentionally or knowingly transports, exhibits, purchases, possesses or accesses with intent to view any book, magazine, newspaper, print, negative, slide, motion picture, computer data file, videotape or other mechanically, electronically or chemically reproduced visual image or material that the person knows or should know depicts another person engaging in sexually explicit conduct, and: (1) The other person has not in fact attained 16 years of age; or (2) The person knows or has reason to know that the other person has not attained 16 years of age. It is not a violation of this paragraph if the person depicted is 14 or 15 years of age and the person is less than 5 years older than the person depicted. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2015, c. 394, §4 (AMD).] B. Violates paragraph A and, at the time of the offense, has one or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2007, c. 476, §8 (AMD).] C. Intentionally or knowingly transports, exhibits, purchases, possesses or accesses with intent to view any book, magazine, newspaper, print, negative, slide, motion picture, computer data file, videotape or other mechanically, electronically or chemically reproduced visual image or material that the person knows or should know depicts another person engaging in sexually explicit conduct, and: (1) The other person has not in fact attained 12 years of age; or (2) The person knows or has reason to know that the other person has not attained 12 years of age. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or [PL 2011, c. 50, §2 (AMD).] D. Violates paragraph C and, at the time of the offense, has one or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime. [PL 2007, c. 476, §9 (AMD).] Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. [PL 2015, c. 394, §4 (AMD).]

2. It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person depicted was the spouse of the person possessing the sexually explicit material at the time the material was produced. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]

3. The age of the person depicted and that the person depicted is an actual person may be reasonably inferred from the depiction. Competent medical evidence or other expert testimony may be used to establish the age and authenticity of the person depicted. [PL 2005, c. 345, §2 (AMD).]

4. Any material that depicts a person who has not attained 16 years of age engaging in sexually explicit conduct is declared to be contraband and may be seized by the State. [PL 2005, c. 345, §2 (AMD).]

5. For purposes of this section, any element of age of the person depicted means the age of the person at the time the sexually explicit conduct occurred, not the age of the person depicted at the time of the transporting, exhibiting, purchasing, possession or accessing of the sexually explicit visual image or material. [PL 2011, c. 464, §13 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 554-B — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 23 / Section 554-B
17-A §554-B. Unlawful transfer of handgun to minor
Status: in_force

1. As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Handgun" means a firearm that has a short stock and is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand, or any combination of parts from which a handgun can be assembled. [PL 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).] B. "Minor" means a person under 18 years of age. [PL 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).] C. "Transfer" means to sell, furnish, give, lend, deliver or otherwise provide, with or without consideration. [PL 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).]

2. A person is guilty of unlawfully transferring a handgun to a minor if that person knowingly transfers a handgun to a person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a minor. [PL 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).]

3. This section does not apply to: A. A temporary transfer of a handgun to a minor: (1) With the prior written consent of the minor's parent or guardian and that parent or guardian is not prohibited by federal, state or local law from possessing a firearm; or (2) In the course of employment, target practice, hunting or instruction in the safe and lawful use of a handgun. The minor may transport an unloaded handgun in a locked container directly from the place of transfer to a place at which an activity described in this subparagraph is to take place and directly from the place at which such an activity took place to the transferor; [PL 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).] B. A minor who is a member of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard who possesses or is armed with a handgun in the line of duty; [PL 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).] C. A transfer by inheritance of title to, but not possession of, a handgun to a minor; or [PL 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).] D. The transfer of a handgun to a minor when the minor takes the handgun in self-defense or in defense of another person against an intruder into the residence of the minor or a residence in which the minor is an invited guest. [PL 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).]

4. The State may not permanently confiscate a handgun that is transferred to a minor in circumstances in which the transferor is not in violation of this section and if the possession of the handgun by the minor subsequently becomes unlawful because of the conduct of the minor. When that handgun is no longer required by the State for the purposes of investigation or prosecution, the handgun must be returned to the lawful owner. [PL 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).]

5. The following penalties apply. A. A person who violates this section commits a Class D crime, except as provided in paragraph B . [PL 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).] B. A person who violates this section and, at the time of the offense, has one or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2007, c. 476, §24 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 476, §24 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 3601 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 117 / Section 3601
17 §3601. Violence or intimidation to promote controversy between utility and workers
Status: in_force

Whoever, alone or in pursuance or furtherance of any agreement or combination with others to do or procure to be done any act in contemplation or furtherance of a dispute or controversy between a gas, telegraph, telephone, electric light, electric power or railroad corporation and its employees or workmen, wrongfully and without legal authority, uses violence towards or intimidates any person in any way or by any means, with intent thereby to compel such person against his will to do or abstain from doing any act which he has a legal right to do or abstain from doing; or, on the premises of such corporation, by bribery or in any manner or by any means induces or endeavors or attempts to induce such person to leave the employment and service of such corporation, with intent thereby to further the objects of such combination or agreement; or in any way interferes with such person while in the performance of his duty; or threatens or persistently follows such person in a disorderly manner or injures or threatens to injure his property with either of said intents, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $300 or by imprisonment for not more than 3 months.
17-A M.R.S. § 507 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 507
17-A §507. Desecration and defacement
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of desecration and defacement if he intentionally desecrates any public monument or structure, any place of worship or burial, or any private structure not owned by him. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. As used in this section, "desecrate" means marring, defacing, damaging or otherwise physically mistreating, in a way that will outrage the sensibilities of an ordinary person likely to observe or discover the actions. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

3. Desecration is a Class D crime. [PL 1983, c. 710 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1
17-A §1. Title; effective date; severability
Status: repealed

1. Title 17‑A shall be known and may be cited as the Maine Criminal Code. When it is alleged that an element occurred "on or about" any date prior to the effective date of the code, the prosecution shall be governed by the prior law. When it is alleged that all of the elements occurred "on or about" the effective date of the code or any date thereafter, the prosecution shall be governed by the code. [PL 1975, c. 740, §9-A (RPR).]

2. Except as provided in section 4‑A , this code shall become effective May 1, 1976, and it shall apply only to crimes committed subsequent to its effective date. Prosecution for crimes repealed by this code, which are committed prior to the effective date shall be governed by the prior law which is continued in effect for that purpose as if this code were not in force; provided that in any such prosecution the court may, with the consent of the defendant, impose sentence under the provisions of the code. In such cases, the sentencing authority of the court is determined by the application to the prior law of section 4‑A, subsection 3 , which became effective for this purpose May 1, 1976. For purposes of this section, a crime was committed subsequent to the effective date if all of the elements of the crime occurred on or after that date; a crime was not committed subsequent to the effective date if any element thereof occurred prior to that date, or if the evidence may reasonably be interpreted to establish that any element may have occurred prior to that date. [PL 1981, c. 324, §1 (AMD).]

3. If any provision or clause of this code or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the code which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this code are declared to be severable. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2806 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2806
17 §2806. Sport shooting ranges
Status: in_force

1. Acquisition of property near existing range. Except as provided in this subsection, a person may not maintain a nuisance action, including for noise, against a shooting range located in the vicinity of that person's property if the shooting range was established as of the date the person acquired the property. If there is a substantial change in use of the range after the person acquires the property, the person may maintain a nuisance action if the action is brought within 3 years from the beginning of the substantial change. [PL 2015, c. 433, §1 (AMD).]

2. Establishment of shooting range near existing property. A person who owns property in the vicinity of a shooting range that was established after the person acquired the property may maintain a nuisance action, including for noise, against that shooting range only if the action is brought within 5 years after establishment of the range or 3 years after a substantial change in use of the range. [PL 2015, c. 433, §1 (AMD).]

3. Dormant shooting range. If there has been no shooting activity at a range for a period of 3 years, resumption of shooting is considered establishment of a new shooting range for purposes of this section. [PL 1995, c. 231, §1 (NEW).]

4. Application. This section does not limit nuisance actions against shooting ranges established on or after September 1, 2016. [PL 2015, c. 433, §2 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 553 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 23 / Section 553
17-A §553. Abandonment of child
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of abandonment of a child if, being a parent, guardian or other person legally charged with the long-term care and custody of a child or being a person to whom the long-term care and custody of a child has been expressly delegated: A. The person leaves the child who is less than 14 years of age in a place with the intent to abandon the child. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2015, c. 274, §1 (AMD).] B. The person leaves the child who is less than 6 years of age in a place with the intent to abandon the child. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2015, c. 274, §1 (AMD).] C. The person, with the intent to avoid or divest the person of permanent parental responsibility, places the child who is less than 18 years of age with or transfers the physical custody of the child to a nonrelative without court approval. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2015, c. 274, §1 (NEW).] D. The person, with the intent to avoid or divest the person of permanent parental responsibility, places the child who is less than 6 years of age with or transfers the physical custody of the child to a nonrelative without court approval. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2015, c. 274, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 274, §1 (AMD).]

2. [PL 2001, c. 383, §69 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

3. It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that, at the time the offense occurred: A. The child was less than 31 days of age; and [PL 2001, c. 543, §1 (NEW).] B. The child was delivered by the person charged under this section to a safe haven baby box as defined in Title 22, section 4018, subsection 1, paragraph A‑1 or to an individual the person reasonably believed to be: (1) A law enforcement officer; (2) Staff at a medical emergency room; (3) A medical services provider as defined in Title 22, section 4018 ; (4) A hospital staff member at a hospital; or (5) A firefighter at a fire department facility. [PL 2021, c. 466, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 466, §1 (AMD).]

4. It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that the person had voluntarily placed the child with a person, agency or medical facility and the placement resulted from communication between the person or the person's agent and the Department of Health and Human Services and health care professionals with the purpose of securing a placement that is in the best interests of the child. [PL 2013, c. 343, §1 (NEW).]

5. It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph C or D that the person, due to the incarceration, military service, medical treatment or incapacity of the person, temporarily placed the child or transferred the physical custody of the child for a designated short-term period with a specific intent and time period for the return of the child. [PL 2015, c. 274, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2262 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Section 2262
17 §2262. Purposes
Status: in_force

It is declared and recognized that the proliferation and accumulation of litter discarded throughout this State endangers the free utilization and enjoyment of a clean and healthful environment by the people and constitutes a public health hazard; and recognizing that there has been a collective failure on the part of government, business and the public to accept, plan for and accomplish effective litter control, there is enacted the "Maine Litter Control Act." [PL 1971, c. 405, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2312 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 2312
17-A §2312. Deductions applicable to concurrent sentences resulting from new criminal conduct while on probation or administrative release
Status: in_force

1. Revocation of probation or administrative release by court before conviction and sentence for new criminal conduct. An individual whose probation or administrative release is revoked by a court for new criminal conduct must receive a deduction for the time the individual serves as a result of the revocation from the sentence that is the result of a conviction for the new criminal conduct if: A. The new criminal conduct is committed during the probation or administrative release; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The revocation of probation or administrative release occurs before the conviction for the new criminal conduct; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. The individual is subsequently convicted of a crime arising out of the new criminal conduct; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. Concurrent sentences are imposed by the court that do not commence on the same date. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Revocation of probation or administrative release by court after conviction and sentence for new criminal conduct. An individual whose probation or administrative release is revoked by a court following a conviction for new criminal conduct must receive a deduction for the time the individual serves as a result of the conviction for the new criminal conduct from the time the individual is required to serve as a result of the revocation if: A. The new criminal conduct is committed during the probation or administrative release; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The revocation of probation or administrative release occurs after the conviction for the new criminal conduct; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. The individual is subsequently convicted of a crime arising out of the new criminal conduct; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. Concurrent sentences are imposed by the court that do not commence on the same date. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1661 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1661
17 §1661. Issue of bill for goods not received
Status: in_force

Any officer, agent or servant of a carrier who, with intent to defraud, issues or aids in issuing a bill knowing that all or any part of the goods for which such bill is issued have not been received by such carrier, or by an agent of such carrier or by a connecting carrier, or are not under the carrier's control at the time of issuing such bill, 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 M.R.S. § 314-A — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13-A / Section 314-A
17 §314-A. High-stakes beano
Status: in_force

1. Eligible organizations. The Gambling Control Unit may issue a license to operate high-stakes beano or high-stakes bingo to a federally recognized Indian tribe upon receipt of an application submitted in a manner prescribed by the director. A. The Gambling Control Unit may also issue, to a federally recognized Indian tribe, licenses to sell sealed ticket game tickets in accordance with section 324‑A . [PL 2025, c. 424, §2 (AMD).] B. In conjunction with the operation of high-stakes beano, federally recognized Indian tribes holding a license under this section may advertise and offer prizes for attendance with a value of up to $25,000 under the terms prescribed for raffles in section 1837‑A . Any prize awarded under this paragraph may be awarded only on the basis of a ticket of admission to the high-stakes beano game and may only be awarded to a person who holds an admission ticket. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §2 (AMD).] The Gambling Control Unit may not issue more than one license under this section to a federally recognized Indian tribe for the same period. [PL 2025, c. 424, §2 (AMD).]

1-A. Sealed ticket game tickets. The Gambling Control Unit may also accept a registration from a federally recognized Indian tribe licensed under this section to sell sealed ticket game tickets in accordance with section 324‑A . The licensee may operate a dispenser to sell sealed ticket game tickets. As used in this subsection, "dispenser" means a mechanical or electrical device or machine that, upon the insertion of money, credit or something of value, dispenses printed sealed ticket game tickets. The element of chance must be provided by the ticket itself, not by the dispenser. The Gambling Control Unit may adopt rules to facilitate the use of dispensers. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 424, §3 (AMD).]

2. Limit on prizes. Notwithstanding section 317 , there is no limit on the value of a single prize or total prizes awarded on any one occasion for high-stakes beano games operated under this section. [PL 1987, c. 197, §§3, 7 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 426, §8 (AFF).]

2-A. Attendance prizes. In conjunction with the operation of high-stakes beano, a federally recognized Indian tribe holding a license under this section may advertise and offer prizes for attendance with a value of up to $25,000 under the terms prescribed for raffles in section 1837‑A . A prize awarded under this subsection may be awarded only on the basis of a ticket of admission to the high-stakes beano game and may be awarded only to a person who holds an admission ticket. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §3 (AMD).]

3. Twenty-seven weekends per year. An organization licensed under this section may operate high-stakes beano games on 27 weekends per year, whether or not consecutive. For purposes of this section, a weekend consists of Saturday and the immediately following Sunday. A high-stakes beano game licensed under this section and canceled for any reason may be rescheduled at any time, as long as 5 days prior notice of the new date is given to the Gambling Control Unit. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §11 (AMD).]

3-A. Exception. Notwithstanding subsection 3 , an organization licensed under this section may operate high-stakes beano or high-stakes bingo games on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

3-B. Games up to 100 days per year. An organization licensed under this section other than the Penobscot Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the Mi'kmaq Nation may operate high-stakes beano games up to 100 days per year. A high-stakes beano game licensed under this section and canceled for any reason may be rescheduled at any time, as long as 5 days' prior notice of the new date is given to the Gambling Control Unit. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §12 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §4 (REV); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §5 (AFF).]

4. Term of license; fees. A license issued under this section is valid for a period of one year. The annual license fee for a high-stakes beano license is $5,000. License fees may be paid in advance in quarterly installments. All license fees must be paid to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the General Fund. [PL 2017, c. 233, §1 (AMD).]

5. Restrictions; penalty. A licensee may not: A. Transfer or assign a license issued under this section; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Operate or conduct a beano game or high-stakes beano game on the same premises on the same date as another licensee; or [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] C. Conduct a game outside the Indian Territory of the licensed organization or for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians outside of the parcel of land listed in the Aroostook County Registry of Deeds Book 4302, page 168 except that the Passamaquoddy Tribe may conduct a game in the City of Calais as approved by the municipality. [PL 2011, c. 410, §3 (AMD).] A licensee who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged. [PL 2011, c. 410, §3 (AMD).]

6. Applicability of chapter. Except when in direct conflict with this section or as specifically provided, all other provisions of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter apply to licenses for high-stakes beano issued under this section. Any rule requiring operators calling the numbers to be seated on the same floor level as the players does not apply to high-stakes beano. [PL 1991, c. 426, §5 (AMD).]

7. Payment for services. Except as provided in paragraph A , an organization licensed under this section may pay the persons operating the high-stakes beano games for the organization no more than 200% of the minimum wage as established by Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter III . The persons need not be members of an organization licensed under this section. A. An organization licensed under this section may contract for provision of professional legal, advertising, accounting and auditing services. The persons employed under a contract entered into under this paragraph may receive reasonable professional fees at a rate higher than minimum wage. [PL 1987, c. 197, §§3, 7 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 426, §8 (AFF).] [PL 1987, c. 679, §1 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 426, §§8-10 (AFF).]

8. Report. A federally recognized Indian tribe licensed to conduct high-stakes beano under this section shall submit a quarterly report on the operation of high-stakes beano to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over legal affairs. The report must include information on the number of persons playing high-stakes beano during the preceding calendar quarter, the funds collected for high-stakes beano, the total amount awarded in prizes, including prizes for attendance and any other information provided to the Gambling Control Unit regarding the operation of high-stakes beano. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §13 (AMD).]

9. Exception. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §7 (RP); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 853 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 35 / Section 853
17-A §853. Sex Trafficking
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of sex trafficking if: A. The person knowingly promotes prostitution. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2013, c. 407, §3 (NEW).] B. The person violates paragraph A and has 2 or more prior convictions in this State 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 any violation of this section or section 852 , 853‑B or 855 or attempts to commit any of these crimes. Section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2023, c. 316, §6 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 316, §6 (AMD).]

2. [PL 2013, c. 407, §3 (RP).]

3. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the person engaged in sex trafficking because the person was compelled to do so as described in section 852, subsection 2 . [PL 2017, c. 416, §3 (NEW).]

4. It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the act alleged to constitute sex trafficking consisted of the person publicly soliciting a patron to engage in prostitution only with the person. [PL 2023, c. 316, §7 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 908 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 37 / Section 908
17-A §908. Home construction or repair fraud
Status: in_force

1. A home construction or repair seller is guilty of home construction or repair fraud if the seller knowingly enters into an agreement or contract, written or oral, with any person for home construction or repair services and the seller, at the time of entering into that agreement or contract: A. Intentionally misrepresents a material fact relating to the terms of the agreement or contract or misrepresents a preexisting or existing condition of any portion of the property that is the subject of the home construction or repair services. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2017, c. 166, §1 (AMD).] B. Intentionally creates or reinforces an impression relating to the terms of the agreement or contract that is false and that the seller does not believe to be true or fails to correct such an impression that the seller had previously created or reinforced. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §110 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] C. Intentionally promises performance under the terms of the agreement or contract that the seller does not intend to perform or that the seller knows will not be performed. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §110 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] D. Intentionally uses or employs deception, false pretense or false promise in securing the agreement or contract. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §110 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] E. Knows that the property that is the subject of the home construction or repair services was previously damaged or destroyed by the seller with the intent to obtain the agreement or contract. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2017, c. 166, §1 (AMD).] F. Violates paragraph A and the person has 2 or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2007, c. 476, §34 (AMD).] G. Violates paragraph B and the person has 2 or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2007, c. 476, §35 (AMD).] H. Violates paragraph C and the person has 2 or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2007, c. 476, §36 (AMD).] I. Violates paragraph D and the person has 2 or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or [PL 2007, c. 476, §37 (AMD).] J. Violates paragraph E and the person has 2 or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2007, c. 476, §38 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 166, §1 (AMD).]

2. [PL 2007, c. 475, §12 (RP).]

3. As used in this section, unless otherwise indicated, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Home construction or repair services" means building or constructing a residence and fixing, replacing, altering, converting, modernizing, improving or making an addition to real property primarily designed or used as a residence. "Home construction or repair services" includes not only structural work but also the construction, installation, replacement, improvement and cleaning of driveways, swimming pools, porches, kitchens, chimneys, chimney liners, garages, fences, fall-out shelters, central air conditioning, central heating, boilers, furnaces, hot water heaters, electric wiring, sewers, carpeting, plumbing fixtures, storm doors, storm windows, siding or awnings and other improvements to structures within the residence or upon the land adjacent to the residence, including tree trimming. [PL 2017, c. 166, §1 (AMD).] B. "Home construction or repair seller" or "seller" means a person, partnership, corporation, business, trust or other legal entity that sells or provides home construction or repair services. [PL 2017, c. 166, §1 (AMD).] C. "Residence" means a single-family or multifamily dwelling, including a single-family home, apartment building, condominium, duplex or townhouse that is used or intended to be used by its occupants as a dwelling place. [PL 1995, c. 681, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 166, §1 (AMD).]

4. [PL 2001, c. 383, §111 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 1013 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1013
17 §1013. Unlawful production of motion pictures
Status: in_force

1. Unlawful production of motion pictures. A person, including an owner or the owner's agent, is guilty of unlawful production of motion pictures if that person knowingly or intentionally prepares, manufactures, makes or participates in the preparation, manufacture or making of any motion picture film or videotape production involving cruelty to animals during the course of preparation, manufacture, making or exhibition of the motion picture film or videotape production. [PL 1997, c. 690, §61 (AMD).]

2. Penalty. Unlawful production of motion pictures is a Class E crime. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1031 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1031
17 §1031. Cruelty to animals
Status: in_force

1. Cruelty to animals. Except as provided in subsections 1‑D and 1‑E , a person, including an owner or the owner's agent, is guilty of cruelty to animals if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly: A. Kills or attempts to kill any animal belonging to another person without the consent of the owner or without legal privilege. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] A-1. Violates paragraph A and, at the time of the offense, has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other jurisdictions. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Except for a licensed veterinarian or a person certified under section 1042 , kills or attempts to kill an animal by a method that does not cause instantaneous death. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B-1. Violates paragraph B and, at the time of the offense, has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other jurisdictions. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] C. If that person is a licensed veterinarian or a person certified under section 1042 , kills or attempts to kill an animal by a method that does not conform to standards adopted by a national association of licensed veterinarians. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] C-1. Violates paragraph C and, at the time of the offense, has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other jurisdictions. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] D. Injures, overworks, tortures, torments, abandons or cruelly beats or intentionally mutilates an animal; gives drugs, including, but not limited to, a scheduled drug as defined in Title 17‑A, section 1101, subsection 11 , to an animal with an intent to harm or intoxicate the animal; gives poison or alcohol to an animal; or exposes a poison with intent that it be taken by an animal. The owner or occupant of property is privileged to use reasonable force to eject a trespassing animal. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2019, c. 237, §10 (AMD).] D-1. Violates paragraph D and, at the time of the offense, has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other jurisdictions. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] D-2. Abandons an animal in violation of paragraph D and that animal dies as a result. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2005, c. 422, §10 (NEW).] E. Deprives an animal that the person owns or possesses of necessary sustenance, necessary medical attention, proper shelter, protection from the weather or humanely clean conditions. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] E-1. Violates paragraph E and, at the time of the offense, has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other jurisdictions. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] F. Keeps or leaves a domestic animal on an uninhabited or barren island lying off the coast of the State during the month of December, January, February or March without providing necessary sustenance and proper shelter. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] F-1. Violates paragraph F and, at the time of the offense, has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other jurisdictions. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] G. Hunts, traps or sells for the purpose of hunting any animal, except as permitted pursuant to Title 7, chapter 202‑A and Title 12, Part 13 , and excluding humane trapping of animals for population control efforts or animal control under Title 7, Part 9 . Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2013, c. 115, §16 (AMD).] G-1. Violates paragraph G and, at the time of the offense, has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other jurisdictions. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] H. Injects, inserts or causes ingestion of any substance used solely to enhance the performance of an animal by altering the animal's metabolism to that animal's detriment, including but not limited to excessive levels of sodium bicarbonate in equines used for competition. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] H-1. Violates paragraph H and, at the time of the offense, has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other jurisdictions. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] I. Commits bestiality on an animal. For purposes of this paragraph, "commits bestiality" means that a person: (1) Engages in a sexual act with an animal for the purpose of that person's sexual gratification; (2) Coerces anyone to engage in a sexual act with an animal; (3) Engages in a sexual act with an animal in the presence of a minor; (4) Uses any part of the person's body or an object to sexually stimulate an animal; (5) Videotapes a person engaging in a sexual act with an animal; or (6) For the purpose of that person's sexual gratification, kills or physically abuses an animal. For purposes of this paragraph, "sexual act" means any act between a person and an animal involving direct physical contact between the genitals of one and the mouth or anus of the other, or direct physical contact between the genitals of one and the genitals of the other. A sexual act may be proved without allegation or proof of penetration. This paragraph may not be construed to prohibit normal and accepted practices of animal husbandry. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] I. (REALLOCATED TO T. 17, §1031, sub-§1, ¶J) [RR 2001, c. 1, §20 (RAL); PL 2001, c. 425, §7 (NEW).] I-1. Violates paragraph I and, at the time of the offense, has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other jurisdictions. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] J. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 17, §1031, sub-§1, ¶I) Kills or tortures an animal to frighten or intimidate a person or forces a person to injure or kill an animal. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2007, c. 702, §45 (AMD).] J-1. Violates paragraph J and, at the time of the offense, has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other jurisdictions. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or [PL 2007, c. 702, §46 (AMD).] K. Confines an animal in a building, enclosure, car, boat, vehicle or vessel of any kind when extreme heat or extreme cold will be harmful to its health. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [PL 2007, c. 702, §47 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 237, §10 (AMD).]

1-A. Animal cruelty. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §14 (RP); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

1-B. Aggravated cruelty to animals. A person is guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals if that person, in a manner manifesting a depraved indifference to animal life or suffering, intentionally, knowingly or recklessly: A. Causes extreme physical pain to an animal; [PL 2001, c. 425, §8 (NEW).] B. Causes the death of an animal; or [PL 2003, c. 405, §24 (AMD).] C. Physically tortures an animal. [PL 2001, c. 425, §8 (NEW).] Violation of this subsection is a Class C crime. Notwithstanding Title 17‑A, sections 1704 and 1705 , the court shall impose a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000 for a first or subsequent violation of this subsection. The sentencing provisions in subsection 3‑B also apply to a person convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §55 (AMD).]

1-C. Cat or dog; exceptions. Except as provided in subsections 1‑D and 1‑E , a person is guilty of cruelty to animals if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly: A. Kills or attempts to kill a cat or dog. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Violates paragraph A and, at the time of the offense, has 2 or more convictions for violations of this section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other jurisdictions. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

1-D. Licensed veterinarian. A licensed veterinarian or a person certified under section 1042 may kill a cat or dog according to the methods of euthanasia under subchapter 4 . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

1-E. Owner or owner's agent. A person who owns a cat or dog, or the owner's agent, may kill that owner's cat or dog by shooting it with a firearm if the following conditions are met: A. The shooting is performed by a person 18 years of age or older using a weapon and ammunition of suitable caliber and other characteristics to produce instantaneous death by a single shot; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Death is instantaneous; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] C. Maximum precaution is taken to protect the general public, employees and other animals; and [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] D. Any restraint of the cat or dog during the shooting does not cause undue suffering. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Affirmative defense. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that: A. The defendant's conduct conformed to accepted veterinary practice or was a part of scientific research governed by accepted standards; [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] B. The defendant's conduct or that of the defendant's agent was designed to control or eliminate rodents, ants or other common pests on the defendant's own property; [PL 2007, c. 702, §48 (AMD).] C. The defendant's conduct involved the use of live animals as bait or in the training of other animals in accordance with the laws of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Title 12, Part 13 ; or [PL 2007, c. 702, §48 (AMD).] D. The animal is kept as part of an agricultural operation and in compliance with best management practices for animal husbandry as determined by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. [PL 2007, c. 702, §48 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).] Evidence of proper care of any animal is not admissible in the defense of alleged cruelty to other animals. [PL 2007, c. 702, §48 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]

3. Penalty for cruelty to animals. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §18 (RP); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

3-A. Penalty for aggravated cruelty to animals. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §19 (RP); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

3-B. Penalties. The following apply to violations of this section. A. In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $500 for each violation of this section. The court may order the defendant to pay the costs of the care, housing and veterinary medical treatment for the animal including the costs of relocating the animal. [PL 2009, c. 573, §2 (AMD).] B. [PL 2019, c. 99, §1 (RP).] C. Title 17‑A, section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence under this subsection. [PL 2019, c. 99, §2 (AMD).] D. The court, as part of the sentence for a violation of this section: (1) May prohibit a defendant convicted of a Class D crime under this section from owning, possessing or having on the defendant's premises an animal for a period of time that the court determines to be reasonable, up to and including permanent relinquishment; (2) Shall prohibit a defendant convicted of a Class C crime under this section from owning, possessing or having on the defendant's premises an animal for a period of at least 5 years, up to and including permanent relinquishment; (3) May impose any other reasonable restrictions on a defendant's future ownership or custody of an animal as determined by the court to be necessary for the protection of animals, including but not limited to reasonable restrictions on future ownership, possession or custody and prohibiting the person from employment that involves the care of animals or any other contact with animals; and (4) May order as a condition of probation that probationer be evaluated to determine the need for psychiatric or psychological counseling and, if it is determined to be appropriate by the court, receive psychiatric or psychological counseling at the defendant's expense. Upon motion by the defendant and upon completion of conditions specified in an order entered under this paragraph, the court may reduce or modify restrictions or conditions imposed under this paragraph. [PL 2019, c. 99, §3 (NEW).] E. Intentional or knowing violation of a court order issued under paragraph D is a Class D crime. An animal owned or possessed by the defendant or on the defendant's premises in violation of a court order under paragraph D is subject to immediate forfeiture as ordered by the court. [PL 2019, c. 99, §3 (NEW).] F. A person placed on probation for a violation of this section with a condition that prohibits owning, possessing or having on the probationer's premises an animal is subject to revocation of probation and removal of the animal at the probationer's expense if this condition is intentionally or knowingly violated. [PL 2019, c. 99, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 99, §§1-3 (AMD).]

3-C. Separate advocate. In any proceeding brought under this section, the court may order, upon its own initiative or upon request of a party or counsel for a party, that a separate advocate be appointed to represent the interests of justice. A decision of the court denying a request to appoint a separate advocate to represent the interests of justice is not subject to appeal. An advocate appointed under this subsection must be appointed from a list provided to the court by the Maine State Bar Association pursuant to paragraph B . A. The advocate may: (1) Monitor the proceeding; (2) Consult any individual with information that could aid the judge or fact finder and review records relating to the condition of the animal and the defendant's actions, including, but not limited to, records from animal control officers, veterinarians and law enforcement officers; (3) Attend hearings; and (4) Present information or recommendations to the court pertinent to determinations that relate to the interests of justice, as long as the information and recommendations are based solely on the duties undertaken pursuant to this subsection. [PL 2019, c. 547, §2 (NEW).] B. The Maine State Bar Association shall maintain a list of attorneys with knowledge of animal issues and the legal system and a list of law schools that have students with an interest in animal issues and the legal system. Attorneys and law students serve on a voluntary basis as advocates under this subsection. [PL 2019, c. 547, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 547, §2 (NEW).]

4. Criminal or civil prosecution. A person may be arrested or detained for the crime of cruelty to animals in accordance with the rules of criminal procedure. A person may not be arrested or detained for the civil violation of cruelty to animals. The attorney for the State shall elect to charge a defendant with the crime of cruelty to animals under this section or the civil violation of cruelty to animals under Title 7, section 4011 . In making this election, the attorney for the State shall consider the severity of the cruelty displayed, the number of animals involved, any prior convictions or adjudications of animal cruelty entered against the defendant and such other factors as may be relevant to a determination of whether criminal or civil sanctions will best accomplish the goals of the animal welfare laws in the particular case before the attorney for the State. The election and determination required by this subsection are not subject to judicial review. The factors involved in such election and determination are not elements of the criminal offense or civil violation of animal cruelty and are not subject to proof or disproof as prerequisites or conditions for conviction under this subsection or adjudication under Title 7, section 4011 . [PL 1999, c. 481, §1 (AMD).]

5. Exception. This section may not be construed to prohibit the shooting of wild game in its wild state. This section may not be construed to prohibit the disposal of farm animals using an acceptable animal husbandry practice. [PL 2001, c. 425, §11 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2006 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2006
17-A §2006. Time and method of restitution
Status: in_force

When restitution is authorized, and the offender is not committed to the Department of Corrections and does not receive a sentence that includes a period of probation, the time and method of payment or of the performance of the services must be specified by the court and restitution must be ordered paid to the office of the attorney for the State who is prosecuting the case. If the offender is committed to the Department of Corrections or receives a sentence that includes a period of probation, monetary compensation must be paid to the Department of Corrections and the time and method of payment must be determined by the Department of Corrections during the term of commitment or the period of probation unless at the time of sentencing the court has specified the time and method of payment. Once any term of commitment to the Department of Corrections or period of probation is completed and if the restitution ordered has not been paid in full, the offender shall continue to pay restitution to the office of the attorney for the State who prosecuted the case and is subject to the provisions of section 2011 and, in the event of a default, the provisions of section 2015 . The state agency receiving the restitution shall deposit any money received in the account maintained by the Treasurer of State for deposit of state agency funds, from which funds are daily transferred to an investment account and invested. Interest accrued on that money is the property of and accrues to the State for deposit in the General Fund. The agency receiving the restitution shall make the disbursement to the victim or other authorized claimant as soon as possible after the agency receives the money. [PL 2023, c. 196, §6 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 1046 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1046
17 §1046. Penalty for violation
Status: in_force

Any person, firm or corporation found in violation of this subchapter is guilty of a Class E crime. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2307 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 2307
17-A §2307. Discretionary deductions for individual who commits crime on or after August 1, 2004, except for certain listed crimes
Status: in_force

1. Application. The provisions of this section apply only to an individual who, on or after August 1, 2004, commits a crime and is sentenced to imprisonment for that crime, except for the following: A. Murder; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. A crime listed under chapter 11 ; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. A crime listed under section 556 ; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. A crime listed under section 854 , excluding subsection 1, paragraph A , subparagraph (1); [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] E. A crime listed under chapter 12 ; or [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] F. A crime against a family or household member or a dating partner listed under chapter 9 or 13 or section 506‑B , 554 , 555 or 758 . [PL 2023, c. 465, §20 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 465, §20 (AMD).]

2. Discretionary 4 days per month deduction based on conduct. For an individual who commits a crime and is subsequently in the custody of the Department of Corrections or a jail in execution of a sentence of imprisonment for that crime, up to 4 days per calendar month may be deducted from that sentence, calculated from the date of its commencement, if that individual's conduct during that calendar month is such that the deduction is determined to be warranted in the discretion of the chief administrative officer of the correctional facility or the jail administrator. Deductions under this subsection must be calculated as follows for partial calendar months: Days of partial month Maximum deduction available 1 to 7 days up to 1 8 to 15 days up to 2 16 to 23 days up to 3 24 to 31 days up to 4 [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Discretionary 3 days per month deduction based on fulfillment of assigned responsibilities for individual in custody of Department of Corrections or jail. For an individual who commits a crime and is subsequently in the custody of the Department of Corrections or a jail in execution of a sentence of imprisonment for that crime, in addition to the days of deduction provided for in subsection 2 , up to 3 days per calendar month may be deducted from that sentence, calculated from the date of its commencement, if that individual's fulfillment of responsibilities assigned in the individual's transition plan for work, education or rehabilitation programs during that calendar month is such that the deduction is determined to be warranted in the discretion of the chief administrative officer of the correctional facility or the jail administrator. Deductions under this subsection must be calculated as follows for partial calendar months: Days of partial month Maximum deduction available 1 to 10 days up to 1 11 to 20 days up to 2 21 to 31 days up to 3 [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Discretionary 2 days per month deduction based on fulfillment of assigned responsibilities only for individual in custody of Department of Corrections. For an individual who commits a crime and is subsequently in the custody of the Department of Corrections in execution of a sentence of imprisonment for that crime, in addition to the days of deduction provided for in subsections 2 and 3 , up to 2 days per calendar month also may be deducted from that sentence, calculated from the date of its commencement, if that individual's fulfillment of responsibilities assigned in the individual's transition plan for community work, education or rehabilitation programs during that calendar month is such that the deduction is determined to be warranted in the discretion of the chief administrative officer of the correctional facility. Deductions under this subsection must be calculated as follows for partial calendar months: Days of partial month Maximum deduction available 1 to 15 days up to 1 16 to 31 days up to 2 [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Withdrawal of discretionary deductions. Any portion of the time deducted from the sentence of an individual pursuant to subsection 2 , 3 or 4 may be withdrawn by the chief administrative officer of the correctional facility for a disciplinary offense or for the violation of any law of the State in accordance with Title 34‑A, section 3032 and the rules adopted under that section or by the jail administrator in accordance with jail disciplinary procedures. Deductions may be withdrawn for months already served or yet to be served by the individual up to and including the maximum authorized for that sentence. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Restoration of discretionary deductions. The chief administrative officer of the correctional facility or the jail administrator may restore any portion of deductions that have been withdrawn under subsection 5 if the individual's later conduct and fulfillment of responsibilities assigned in the individual's transition plan for work, education or rehabilitation programs are such that the restoration is determined to be warranted in the discretion of the chief administrative officer or the jail administrator. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

7. Calculation of deduction for work in excess of 8 hours. The Commissioner of Corrections or the sheriff may establish policy and guidelines for crediting hours of participation in work in excess of 8 hours in a day toward another day for the purpose of calculating deductions from a sentence under subsections 3 and 4 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

8. Calculation of deductions following imposition of new or revised sentence of imprisonment for same offense. When a judgment of conviction involving a term of imprisonment is vacated or a sentence involving a term of imprisonment is revised or reviewed and a new sentence involving a term of imprisonment is thereafter imposed upon the individual for the same offense, the day-for-day deduction must be accorded on the new sentence both for each day the individual served in execution of the initial sentence pursuant to section 2302, subsection 1 and for all previously earned deductions specified in this section and Title 30‑A, section 1606 . Prior to the day-for-day deduction being given on the new sentence, the new sentence must be reduced by any deductions specified in section 2305 previously or subsequently received. The deductions applied to the new sentence must be calculated in accordance with this section. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]